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.
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Listen to The Great American Folk Show's latest weekly radio episodes below.
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Episode 122 features Tennessee guitarist Joy Clark, London singer-songwriter Art Block, Chicago musician Steve Slagg, and a remembrance of the late Kris Kristofferson. Plus, singer-songwriter Michelle Malone’s new album, Southern Comfort, was released October 4. She joins us for a live session. -
Episode 121 features Americana musician Jade Jackson, literary songwriter Anna May, country singer Mindy Smith, and Tom Brosseau shares a new song, “The Great Hot Air Balloon Rally.” Plus, Tom talks to Steve Weil, CEO of Rockmount Ranch Wear in Denver, whose shop has provided Western wear for Barbie (2023), Saturday Night Live, and more.
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Episode 120 features a live session with Steve Forbert, multi-instrumentalists Nathan Bowles Trio, singer-songwriter Bella White, musician Josh Lovelace, and acoustic duo Tom and Radie.
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Episode 119 features Juno Award-winning musician Donovan Woods, acoustic duo Bridges Home, country singer-songwriter Bob Sumner, violinist Tamara Bertram, and Minnesota singer Pamela McNeil.
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Episode 118 features French singer-songwriter Annika Jayne, singer and storyteller Doug Wintch, musician Jonny Polonsky, and “Queen of the West” Emily Walter performs two North Dakota songs. Plus, a live set from The Western Flyers at the Harold Schafer Heritage Center in Medora, North Dakota.
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 47 features Toronto singer Rosanne Baker Thornley, musician Christian Motos, true-crime podcaster and singer Chris Lambert, Medora rancher Clay Schaeffer, and North Dakota columnist Jessie Veeder. -
Episode 46 features songwriter Nate Currin, folk musician Andrew Marczak, poet and songwriter Patty Clayton, and musician Samuel Aaron. Plus, a tribute to the Sons of the Pioneers.
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Episode 45 features Grammy Award-winning bluegrass musician Shelby Means, singer Leanne Surace, pianist Revere Rivers, singer-songwriter Michael Todd. Plus, Americana band Moon Cats from Pick City, North Dakota.
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Episode 44 features singer-songwriter and poet Willi Carlisle, songwriter Deb Talan, alt-country musician Olivia Ellen Lloyd, and Irish singer Niall McNamee. Plus, a check-in with Glenn Gullickson, the visitors services assistant at the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, which opens next summer.
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Episode 43 features Seattle singer-songwriter Shelby Earl, fiddle player Josie Tompkins, Dublin musician Eoin Glackin, violinist and teacher Ellie MacPhee, and 16-year old folk musician Ned Swarbrick.
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.
