The Great American Folk Show is a little place 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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On the radio
Hear a new episode The Great American Folk Show every Saturday at 5pm on Prairie Public, or stream anytime.
Podcast
The Great American Folk Show podcast, released biweekly, features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast.
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What's Tom Listening To?
Check out Tom Brosseau's frequently updated playlist of some of his favorite music.
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
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Listen to The Great American Folk Show's latest weekly radio episodes below.
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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. -
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. -
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.”
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.
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Episode 63 features Ontario singer-songwriter Cat Clyde, folk singer/songwriter Ben Musser, poet Marcus Amaker, musician Grant Nelson, and North Dakota bluegrass quartet The Waddington Brothers. -
Episode 62 | Sweet Petunia, Julian Taylor, Thomm Jutz, Connor Daly, and English teacher Mrs. HeislerEpisode 62 features alt-folk duo Sweet Petunia, Canadian folk singer Julian Taylor, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Thomm Jutz, and singer Connor Daly. Plus, Tom interviews his former high school English teacher, Mrs. Heisler, about The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters.
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Episode 61 features Canadian country musician Allen Dobb, North Carolina instrumental band Setting, poems set to music from JT Woodhouse & The Leaves of Grass, and storytelling singer-songwriter Greg Boyer. Plus, Tom previews his summer residency in Medora, North Dakota.
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Episode 60 features Minneapolis band Pert Near Sandstone, a poem from Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, an unreleased song from singer-songwriter Jim White, and Denver band The Hip Snacks. Plus, we pay tribute to the late comedian Catherine O’Hara.
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Episode 59 features Midwest folk musician David Huckfelt, Kentucky singer-songwriter Brit Taylor, London musician Alex Francis, rural North Dakota folk duo Tom and Radie, and Jamestown duo Spiritwood Homesteaders. Plus, host Tom Brosseau shares a song.
Join Tom Brosseau in Dakota Diners as he visits some fantastic places to eat in North Dakota.
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Rockin’ Relics in downtown Rugby, North Dakota, is decked out with old signage, checkered tablecloths, golden oldies on the jukebox, and even an authentic 1940s soda fountain. In this Dakota Diners feature, Tom Brosseau visits Rockin' Relics and sits down with the restaurant owner, Bonnie Berginski. -
In this Dakota Diners feature, Tom Brosseau visits the Medina Café in Medina, North Dakota, and talks with a fellow diner about the necessity of cafés in small communities. -
In this Dakota Diners segment, Tom Brosseau visits with Darcy's Café owner Michelle “Mick” Hajicek and Grand Forks Herald columnist Marilyn Hagerty. -
In this Dakota Diners segment, Tom visits Due North GF Bakery in Hatton, North Dakota — A bakery with a gluten-free menu of pies, cakes, pastries, and more. -
In this Dakota Diners segment, Tom Brosseau speaks with Hunter Café & Bakery owner Deb Tarvestad about how she started the café with her husband, Jim. Tom also enjoys a homemade donut and a cup of hot coffee from the café.
Throwing Rocks: The Curling Clubs of North Dakota is an ongoing segment on The Great American Folk Show.
Host Tom Brosseau is on a mission to interview every curling club in North Dakota — he wants to learn how the sport came to the United States, the rules of the game, and the history of curling clubs in our state.
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Tom Brosseau is on a mission to interview every curling club in North Dakota. Today, he visits the Lake Region Curling Club in Devils Lake to visit with club member Jeffrey Kitchens.
