Brobdingnagian Bards, Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee

Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

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Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o'Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) were The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they continue to give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily. From 1999 to 2008, the Brobdingnagian Bards performed coast-to-coast, and in a given month could be found at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, o...

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Brobdingnagian Bards, Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee

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Latest episode

Jun 10, 2026

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Episodes

Rare Old Mountain Dew #99 10.06.2026

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.  

Firefly Reboot, I'm Coming Home #98 01.04.2026

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...

New Album Alert! Plus: Why We Don't Perform Haul Away Joe #97 14.02.2026

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...

Brobdingnagian Bards #96: Run Away From Home 20.08.2025

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...

Why Make a Sequel to a Renaissance Faire CD? #95 04.04.2025

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...

Slainte Mhaith #94 18.11.2024

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

Talking Traditional Irish Songs #93 17.11.2024

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 #92 16.11.2024

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...

Love Song to Alcohol #91 15.11.2024

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/

The Irishman Who Doesn't Drink #90 13.11.2024

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

What is an Album Pin? #89 11.11.2024

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...

MUSHROOMS!! #88 10.11.2024

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 !  

Another Kickstarter to Remember #87 07.11.2024

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...

The Unicorn Song #86 09.10.2024

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....

Dragon Con 2024 Bootleg Concert #85 25.09.2024

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....

The Scotsman 14.08.2024

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...

If I Had a Million Ducats 12.06.2024

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...

Satisfied 01.05.2024

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...

Frog Kissin' 15.03.2024

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! 27.01.2024

"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...

Jedi Drinking Song, Dragon Con 2023 27.09.2023

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...

Rattlin' Bog 24.05.2023

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 finance our music entirely through the monthly, financial generosity and support of our fans on Patreon. Sign up to our individual Patreon pages so that you can access behind-the-scenes, Brobdingnagian Bards-exclusive co...

Old Dun Cow, Patreon and Sherwood 03.05.2023

What crazy things happened at Sherwood Forest Faire. Patronage takes a big turn for the better. Why Old Dun Cow still blows audiences minds 20 years after we started playing it. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #76 HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Today's theme: Patreon Song story: Old Dun Cow What's new? Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con Friday night show. Changing the primary merc...

Jedi Mickey, Bards with ChatGPT 01.03.2023

Everyone is talking about AI with sites like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E. What does the future hold? We may be just musicians but we started CompuBards, a musical computer repair business, because Andrew knows a lot about computers and has a curious mind. Marc knows a lot about marketing and follows trends. We're gonna share our take on artificial intelligence. Should you be excited or worried...

Do Virgins Taste Better? 25.01.2023

Do groundhogs taste better than than those that do not? We talk a wee bit bit about the movie. We also dig deep into the "Do Virgins Taste Better Medley". We can't help but compare what is funny now versus what used to be funny. It's all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #74 THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Sco...

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