The Great American Folk Show is a little place on the radio where we commune with you to share stories, sing songs, and talk to some good people with great voices.
The show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, produced by Prairie Public Broadcasting. Original instrumentation by Burkum Boys. Additional music by Sean Watkins. Special flyer design by DLT.
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How to Listen
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Podcast
The Great American Folk Show podcast features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
What's Tom Listening To?
Check out Tom Brosseau's frequently updated playlist of some of his favorite music.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
Email Mary Jones at maryjonesmjm@gmail.com.
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Episode 102 features musicians Rachel Drew, Tyler Curtis Rougeux, Hubby Jenkins, and a conversation with Jesse Lynn Madera and Dan Navarro. Plus, a Throwing Rocks segment features the Capital Curling Club in Bismarck.
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Episode 101 features music from Frontier Ruckus, Lunar Ash, and Matt Blake. Plus, Ed O’Keefe on his new book, "The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt," and historian Tom Isern shares the origins of the song, "Red River Valley."
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Hey kids! This spring, a friendly bear will be moseying across the state. It goes by the name of Sheriff Bear, the mascot of Medora, and he's traveling across North Dakota in search for a new furry friend who will join him at the Medora musical.
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The Great American Folk Show celebrates its 100th episode with features from Chatham County Line, Lisa Akuah, Elizabeth Moen, and poetry from L.A. poet Susan Hayden. Plus, legendary Grand Forks columnist Marilyn Hagerty reads her review of Taco Bell.
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Episode 99 features music from Jenna Clark, Helena Deland, Stoll Vaughan, and Emmy Woods. Plus, an interview with luthier Joel Teel of Two Hands Guitar Co.
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Episode 98 features music from Dylan LeBlanc, Sarah McQuaid, Shawn Supra, and Christine Sako. Plus, North Dakota cowboy poet Jonathan Odermann.
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Episode 97 features music from Nat Vazer, Cary Morin, The Montvales, and Grand Forks duo The Heatseekers. Plus, an interview with Linda Donlin on her new children’s book, “The Magic of Medora.”
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Episode 96 features music from Stephen Clair, South Dakota singer-songwriter Clayton Ryan, western North Dakota poet Carson Houser, and Grand Forks poet Madelyn Camrud. Plus, an interview with Danish folk duo Gangspil.
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Associate Poet Laureate of North Dakota Madelyn Camrud returns to The Great American Folk Show to share two news poems and talk to Tom about her creative process.
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Episode 95 features music from Nina Nastasia, Jeremie Albino, Rambler Kane, Quincy Allen Flint, and Ismay.