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This week’s episode welcomes back Andy, who returns to the podcast forum bearing cotton mouth, a headache, and clips from this past week's gig in Posh Teckel hosted by "Hawkin' Twang" with special guests "In Case of Crisis." And as a special treat, this week's clips are longer than usual, and if you would like to hear more from "In Case of Crisis" please follow the URL below to their Bandcamp page...

A rare solo session from Ed this week as he guides us through the stream of consciousness that usually makes up his inner monologue. But fear not, all you Get Folked devotees. All of the soothing touch stones you know and love are to be found at your fingertips, just sounding 50 percent less sexy. We’ve got music, we’ve got musings, we’ve got current events, we’ve got life lessons, and we’ve got c...

The newly bestowed "Yuppie" status means that buskers, junkees, chess players, and whores can all now be found rubbing shoulders at Andy's favourite Berlin bridge hang-out. It's all a far cry from the wholesome parties that Ed attends and somehow gets injured at. How can a man with weak ankle joints possibly put his best foot forward? In the realm of music, Hawkin Twang have an upcoming gig on the...

Berlin's temperature turns up the heat on Andrew's wardrobe, as his sleeveless vest takes its rightful place at centre stage for this week's episode. When not hypnotized by Andrew's muscular arms, the guys also trundle through some Irish political history, so house-keeping will presumably be busy next week. And Ed shares another happy memory and an example of what not to do when entrusted with the...

It's a real smorgasbord of an episode this week folks as Andy and Ed take us by the hand and guide us through their obsession with the natural world, specifically the yips and yaps of the Coyote and the under-handed fighting tactics of Grizzly bears. Of course this all neatly intertwines with the most recent musical escapades of Hawkin' Twang in the Posh Teckel Bar in Berlin. I don't want to over-...

In spite of technical issues and far too many swear words Andy and Ed bring you their latest thoughts, hopes, dreams, and recent achievements all set against the musical backdrop of Andy's rendition of "Pretty Polly". It's beautiful. Of course it wouldn't be The Get Folked Podcast without the guys man-handling some of the biggest questions the universe has to offer. Up for grabs this week: What ar...

Would you rather have the mind of your eight year-old self in the body of your fifty eight year-old self? Or, have the mind of your fifty eight year-old self in the body of your eight year-old self? It is with such questions that the minds of tomorrow are moulded and the minutes of podcast episodes are populated. But beware! The "Would-You-Rather?" world is not for the faint of heart. And in the r...

Returned after last week's brief and, as yet, mysterious hiatus, Ed joins Andy on the latest Get Folked episode as they bring their opinions and complete lack of research to bear on the subject of men's health and come to the startling conclusion that not all crotch lumps are good lumps. After this startling revelation some soothing musical exploration is required and Andy introduces us to the lyr...

Apologies to all the listeners out there. We were unable to join forces this week so it’s just a snapshot into Andrew's week as Ed takes a much needed rest to fight off those midlife ailments. It’s a 12min burst incorporating American literature, teenage angst and a look ahead to some gigs involving the guys. Get Folked Ed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub...

As Ireland bakes, Ed and Andrew discuss the inevitable penance we Irish will derive from such a phenomena. Ed talk about his experiences, past and present, in the world renowned juggernaut that is, Wetherspoons. Andrew experiences speed dating in a more formal environment, he attempts to familiarize a large cohort of students with 1950’s America, as well as perils and promise that comes from the m...

Hard times make for hard decisions but if there is one thing Ed and Andy understand, is that looking good needs to be a baseline so, choose your groomer carefully. Ed ventures out to investigate Irelands late night ecosystem and pays homage to the southern fried footmen, protectors of truth, justice and your dining experience. From sucking eggs, to to six pack pecks, Get Folked knows what you want...

Workers day reawakens Andy's love of Techno as Zombie Nation inspires the next generation. Ed gets intimate at a David Gray concert, leaving patrons confused and concerned. The lads almost get their timing right and have a quick dive (the intention is deep dive) into one of the Dubliners more controversial yet successful songs. An episode high on ding doorum, but still need a little falromum. This...

Andy's return to Berlin brings him face to ass with an entrepreneurial journeyman, whose choice of garb and means of income may or may not require explanation and/or payment and/or acceptance and/or respect and/or . . . . . . . ah screw it, we do our best, but we don't really know what the hell was going on in this situation. And as for Ed, "Sorry" seems to be the hardest word this week as he trie...

As Substack's new video publishing rules limit the guys to just one hour of weekly musings, they are left to immediately muse on whether less can ever in fact be more. It's all French songs and forced marches for Andy this week as he beams to us all directly from the comfort of the cosiest looking utility room this side of the Alpine mountain range. Regaling us with his tales of travels while perc...

A fresh approach to the podcast this week as Ed and Andy explore the nuance of language, perspective and love. From seductive spiders to nettles who just like to watch, a carefully curated walk through your back garden can reveal some of the most intimate and imaginative imagery to both delight and disgust. Each to their own! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...

This week's episode is JAM-PACKED! (yes, the capital letters were necessary). Andy and Ed have collected music clips from Uygur Vural's latest "Solo Sessions" in Bavul where he was joined by Ceyhun Kaya and Deniz Mahir Kartal. They also have music from "LACRUSH", last week's Westward-Ho session, and even a new song from Hawkin' Twang. And, if that amount of musical talent is still not enough for y...

Confusion abounds on The Get Folked Podcast this week as Andy and Ed try to decipher certain elaborate signs from strangers in order to distinguish between street-based mating rituals and brief incarceration. FREE THE FRANKFURT ONE!! And, while a comfortable seat at this week's gig may have eluded Andy, there was no shortage of musical talent available in the form of the banjo and mandolin-wieldin...

A maiden bike ride into one of Limerick’s many cultural hubs allows Ed the opportunity to have the preverbial mix grill of experiences in music, art, academics and gastronomy. Sharing is caring. Andrew shares performances from this years Paddy’s day concert as well as his personalised rendition of the story of Tír na Nóg. Don~t touch the ground…this is Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you...

Get Folked returns in full for Paddy’s weekend. Andrew revisits the soundscapes of the Phantom Orchestra while both he and Ed explore their experience and understanding of the genre. The lads compare and contrast this understanding with a enough insight into their personal life to raise a lot of questions while at the same time, not giving enough to allow for answers. With Hawkin Twang hitting the...

Sickness has struck The Get Folked Podcast team! ! ! Fear not, we will survive, but this week’s episode will be ever so slightly delayed by a few days and we will most likely return with even huskier voices, which we know you all love. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Feel free to leave comments here on Substack, or on our Instagram or Facebook pages. This is a public episode. If you would...

Ed shares his own version of "There and Back Again" as he ventured to Dublin city to enjoy a phenomenal performance by Sean Mulrooney for the launch of his debut solo album "This is my Prayer" with an exceptional support performance by Domhan (aka Ciara O'Donnell) in Whelan's music venue. Andy gives Ed some hot tips on how to present a plausible white lie when one finds oneself over-reacting to an...

Antalyalı artist, Uygur Vural, is this month's guest on the Get Folked podcast sharing stories from his time in Berlin, Istanbul and the many adventures his music has brought him on throughout Europe and Asia. From the sounds we hear to the sounds we don’t, Uygur’s knowledge and passion for both traditional and modern interpretations of sound keeps the Get Folked podcast on its current trajectory...

Some local tunes from the snug of the Westward Ho are served up this week, as Ed meets up with the now well established session players. Idea generation takes centre stage in this episode as Ed and Andy explore the many avenues of mourning when saying goodbye to a loved one… “More Cider!” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epis...

Flemish folk takes centre stage on this week's episode of Get Folked as Ed and Andy find themselves exploring the unique prerequisite needed to join a local band of privateers. It might help explain the relatively short history of Flanders ocean conquests. Science meets Art as Andy gate crashes the class of 24’s graduation party at the University of Applied Sciences in Berlin where he enjoys a won...

With the upcoming release of Séan Mulrooney's new solo album “This is my Prayer”, the lead singer of Tau and The Drones of Praise sits down with Ed and Andy, to discuss music, meditation, spirituality, mental health, and a medley of life experiences. A great chat with a man whose passion and talent for his craft are on full display in this week’s episode of The Get Folked Podcast. https://www.inst...