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The Great American Folk Show
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Hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, The Great American Folk Show Podcast features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast.

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Latest Episodes
  • Episode 12 features alternative rock band The Dandy Warhols, Chicago singer Nathan Graham, and Grand Forks poet Madelyn Camrud.
  • Tom Brosseau chats with incomparable Celtic music star Loreena McKennitt — she hails from Morden, Manitoba, just across the border from North Dakota. We'll sample some songs about borders and boundaries, and Australians with Aussie singing voices. Plus, a set from rising star Nat Vazer, and a performance by Hubby Jenkins, former Carolina Chocolate Drops multi-instrumentalist, recorded at the Grand Forks Public Library.
  • Celebrate Women's History month with legendary folk artist Judy Collins and singer-songwriter Dawn Landes, who is releasing a reimagining of "The Liberated Women's Songbook from 1971" later this month. Plus, author and former North Dakota oil worker Micahel Patrick F. Smith reads from his New York Times Op-Ed, an appreciation of the late Toby Keith and shares an original song. And Tom performs a new tune inspired by the Magic City.
  • Episode 9 features singer-songwriter and visual artist Jim White, Chicago indie-rock music from Fran, and UK folk band Flyte.
  • Episode 8 features Minneapolis hip-hop artist Nur-D, harmonica player Jake Groves, and singer-songwriter Dylan LeBlanc. Plus, we break down the highlights of the Grammys including Taylor Swift, Joni Mitchell and Tracy Chapman; and Tom dusts off a favorite from his back catalogue and performs it live.
  • Episode 7 features singer-songwriter Alela Diane, North Dakota troubadour Chuck Suchy, and South Carolina poet laureate Marcus Amaker.
  • Episode 6 features folk legend Alice Gerrard, LA poet Bridgette Bianca, and singer-songwriter Cary Morin.
  • Episode 5 features John Doe of punk band X, folk duo Blue Cactus, and Scottish singer-songwriter Pauline Alexander. Plus, Tom Brosseau and Heidi Gluck sing their rendition of "Silent Night."
  • Episode 4 features Irish singer-songwriter Paul Brady, instrumental duo Mikki & Elvis, and country singer Brennen Leigh. Plus, Tom and Erik share their favorite underrated Irish musicians, and pay tribute to the late Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.
  • Episode 3 features acclaimed singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston performing a touching live song for a veteran, El Paso country artist Abe Mac, and the California coastal folk of Suzanne Vallie. Plus, Tom debuts a live holiday tune, and reveals the alt-rock cover he used to warm up a crowd, and talks about a surprising artist he once opened for.