Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Welcome back to the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast, and to round two of Battle of the Bard Songs! Our first series is hunting for the Best Irish Pub Song, and Marc has already thrown down the gauntlet with "Whiskey in the Jar." Now it's Andrew McKee's turn, The Irish Bard himself. He's not rattled. He's bringing a song that every pub in the world knows by heart. It's the tale of a man who swears he'...

Welcome to the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast! We're kicking off something new: Battle of the Bard Songs! Here's how it works. Each series, we pick a theme, and each of us brings a song to the ring. You decide who wins. For our very first series, we're settling the biggest argument in any Celtic music circle: What is the Best Irish Pub Song? Marc is stepping up first, and he's coming out swinging wi...

This week we're talking about life on the road: how to keep playing without burning out, and what happens when a musician needs a break. We've got upcoming shows, the story behind 'Johnny at the Door,' and a peek at the next Bards album. Grab a pint, settle in, and let's get started! NEWS 0:44 -  How to survive life on the road as a musician to avoid burnout 5:38 - Upcoming Shows Andrew McKee Show...

Join us for the 100th episode of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast. We talk about Andrew's song from Another faire to Remember. Marc reflects on his recent Celtic Invasion of Galicia, Spain. A HUGE thanks to our generous Patreons! NEWS - Brobdingnagian Minute - UPCOMING SHOWS - What Marc Learned by going to Galicia, Spain - Music & Story: "The Irishman Who Doesn't Drink" - CREDITS UPCOMING SHOWS Fi...

Brobdingnagian Bards #99: Rare Old Mountain Dew   NEWS - Brobdingnagian Minute - New Jersey Renaissance Festival vs Georgia Renaissance Festial - UPCOMING SHOWS - Music & Story: "Rare Old Mountain Dew" - CREDITS   Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites. Find out more about Brobdingnagian Bards and follow our newsletter on Patreon.  

Welcome to the Brobdingnagian Bards podcast! Andrew's deep in the magic of Sherwood Forest Faire, and Marc's heading there himself this weekend. We're diving into the Firefly animated series reboot — what has us excited, what has us cautious — plus the story behind "I'm Coming Home" from Another Faire to Remember , a song born from Samwise Gamgee's dream of returning to Rosie. Pull up a chair, Bar...

Set sail with the Brobdingnagian Bards in this maritime adventure! In this episode, Marc and Andrew celebrate the release of their brand new CD "Another Faire to Remember" and reveal why streaming just doesn't cut it for supporting your favorite artists. They dive deep into Brobdingnagian Bards history, share stories from FAWM (February Album Writing Month), and discuss the songs that truly connec...

If you need a change, just run away from home. That's Andrew McKee's advice on the latest Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast. You'll hear more about road trips, vacations, Gen Con and learn what's new at Dragon Con this year.   Dragon Con takes place on Labor Day weekend, August 28-September 1. See our schedule . Find out more about upcoming shows of Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee on our websites. Find out...

Greetings Nagians Another Faire to Remember is officially done. The music is off to the printers. Today, we start talking about the first five songs on the new album. Why are they there? What's the inspiration for them? What cool things happened in the recording process. This album is far more personal than we realized. So we're excited to talk about it and even share a song. Brobdingnagian Bards...

Here's to your good health. That's the title of a fun Renaissance festival drinking song, "Slainte Mhaith". We're singing it for you on our next album ANOTHER FAIRE TO REMEMBER.   Make a pledge to support it on Kickstarter at http://thebards.net/kickstarter Thanks! #renaissancefestivalmusic #renaissancefestival

We may be funny at times, but not all of our music is. Take for instance these not funny at all traditional Celtic songs you might hear at Renaissance festival. Its all on our Kickstarter. Make a pledge to support it. http://thebards.net/kickstarter Slainte!

Another Faire to Remember is our 10th full-length, studio album. We are now funding the album on Kickstarter. Click here to make a pledge . In 2001, we released our fourth album.  A Faire to Remember was a tribute to our love of Renaissance festivals. It featured our pick of the Top 10 most-popular Renaissance festivals that we had seen in the two years since we started playing music. Then it had...

What are your favorite types of alcohol? They could end up on our next album, Another Faire to Remember. It's on Kickstarter. We need your generous support. Make a pledge.  http://thebards.net/kickstarter/

Is there an Irishman who doesn't drink? You too may connect with this funny anti-drinking song on our CD, Another Faire to Remember. Make a pledge on Kickstarter today  http://thebards.net/kickstarter

Do you not play CDs any more? You can also get an Album Pin!   An album pin is an enamel pin themed to a particular album. You get a digital downlaod of the album. Then you can wear your album on your garb.   Album Pins have revolutionized our dwindling CD business. Now you can help us continue to change the way you hear Celtic music.   Make a pledge on Kickstarter at  http://thebards.net/kickstar...

One of our popular new songs is a Hobbit Drinking Songs. It was super popular since we wrote it at Sherwood Forest Faire earlier this year. It's all about MUSHROOMS!!   Watch and let us tell you all about this brand new song on our next Kickstarter for Another Faire to Remember.   The campaign is now in full swing.   Make a pledge right now !  

We launched a new Kickstarter today for next studio album. It's called Another Faire to Remember .  This new album is a continuation of our first hit Faire album, A Faire to Remember. That album featured our pick of the Top 10 Renaissance festival songs, plus some of our found favorites and songs we've written. Another Faire to Remember shares a few new Ren Faire favorite songs. We also share more...

How "The Unicorn Song" became a Brobdingnagian Bards staple while still standing out as 100% unique. Did the unicorns truly die a horrific death? It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #86 HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name. THANK YOU NAGIANS! We run our own record label....

Enjoy an hour-long concert live from Dragon Con 2024. Hilarity may now ensue! It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #85   HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name.    THANK YOU NAGIANS! We run our own record label. It is funded through the generosity of our Nagians on Patreon....

Marc and Andrew share how they found and add the song "The Scotsman" to their muscial repertoire. Plus, there's big news a-coming! It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #84   0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name.    THANK YOU NAGIANS! 1:19 - We run our own record la...

What is a ducat anyway? Brobdingnagian Bards talk about their Barenaked Ladies parody of "If I Had a  Million Dollars". Plus, you'll enjoy the Worst version of the song EVER in this episode. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #82 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter n...

A happy night drinking leads you to reflect on the good and the bad of life. Is it all worth it? Learn more about the song "Satisfied" this week on the show. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #81. 0:02 - Brobdingnagian Bards " Satisfied " from Songs of Ireland   4:45 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any...

Sometimes you have to kiss a bunch of frogs to find true love. Listen to our story behind our song "Frog Kissin'" and get an update about our next CD. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #80 0:02 - NAGIANS ONLY: Bard Specific Content, Where were they? Rant about public domain and arrangements Andrew at Sherwood Marc's new CD Come Adventure With Me 19:48 - Brobdingnagian Bards " Wild Mount...

"Exclamations" is a parody of "Interjections" from Schoolhouse Rock. You'll learn the story behind this fun song. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #79 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard buy any other name… would have a shorter name.  THANK YOU NAGIANS! We finance our music entirely through the monthly f...

May the Bards Be With You! Who slammed what at Dragon Con? Join Brobdingnagian Bards as they share their favorite moments at Dragon Con and throughout the summer. You'll also learn the little known story about their hit song "Jedi Drinking Song" which helped earn them a #1 album on CD Baby back in 2005.  It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #78 0:02 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? B...