This week finds Ed and Andy sitting at the same table in the wild countryside of North Tipperary. Despite the lack of podding equipment, there is no lacking in professionalism when it comes to getting folked. Well...Airplane etiquette, bomb scares, golden wedding anniversaries and the showband era all gets washed down with a splash of Midleton whiskey as Ed and Andy share the stage for Episode 49 of Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

When does help become a hindrance? This week, Ed and Andy investigate various levels of public decorum regarding one's appearance, chat about Thanksgiving and if a film crew simply adds to the solemnity of the event, The Breath, BRÍDÍN, housekeeping,  giant worms and a full box of festive sweets to be shared with the whole family. Oh wait...they're all gone! Ed!!!!!!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

In this latest installment of The Get Folked Podcast Andy makes full use of his place in the capital of culture that is Berlin as he recounts his experience this past week at one of the greatest live performances he has ever attended. "Songs From The Holy Well" performed by Dee Mulrooney at The English Theatre Berlin and featuring Damien Dempsey, Wallis Bird, Nina Hynes, Sean Mulrooney and, of course, Growler, provides the central topic for the guys this week.So, what did Ed do on this episode? The same thing anyone else would do when presented with this amount of insanely talented people, he sat back and listened. Well, mostly. He finds it difficult to stop talking for any extended period of time. For your further cultural indoctrination you will find the links to the artists discussed during this week's podcast below.- https://www.instagram.com/deemulrooney- https://www.instagram.com/damiendempseymusic- https://www.instagram.com/wallisbirdofficial- https://www.instagram.com/seanmulrooneymusic- https://www.instagram.com/growlerspeaks- https://www.instagram.com/nina_hynes_ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed discovers that he has become an old man as he questions the morality of using full-beam headlights around other drivers now that the evenings have closed in. This is serious old-man stuff. But his journey to old age has also been one of artistic discovery involving disappointing revelations about his facial features and at least one enthusiastically naked man.Andy recounts being offered cosmetic surgery as a means to stave off being mistaken for a woman and fills the vacuum left by this week’s lack of music clips with some good old fashioned Riddles and a curated collection of "Would you Rather" scenarios to confound us all.Also, a big shout out to Bird Alone Music this week whose music can be found at the following link:https://www.instagram.com/birdalonemusic?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Join us for the latest episode of The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

You'll be happy to know that this week's episode thankfully contains no talk of Arnold Schwarzenegger (well, maybe just a teeny tiny little bit), and it also has a brand new song from singer-songwriter Al Reddan which, for the first time on The Get Folked Podcast, is played in full.This past week has also led Andrew to explore his recent attraction to old men while Ed's family cinema experience leaves something to be desired. And, while it may come as a shocking revelation to discover that Andy and Ed were naughty boys in school, it might not surprise you to be told that a flatulating friend is something that a teenage boy will always find to be very funny.Al Reddan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/al_reddan/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Another look at Numerology is on the cards this week as Andy and Ed speculate on whether or not the universe sits in judgement of us mere mortals. Does she know? Does she care? And sticking with the theme of tackling the big questions: What do you get when you remove the crotch from a Unitard? Avant-garde fashion immortality? Possibly. Frost bite . . . down there? Probably. A criminal record? Most likely. As usual, the guys also compare notes on who did the worst job at explaining something complicated to their kids this past week (all while providing fresh mental scars of course). It's close, so we'll leave it to our infinitely fair-minded audience to call it. And though it comes in the latter half of the episode, Andy treats us all to his alluring rendition of Katie Daly.This episode truly has it all*.*Note: Episode 44 of the Get Folked Podcast may not, in fact, have it all. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

As autumn colours scatter the floor and lay bare the coming darkness of Winter, Ed and Andy discuss the inevitable conclusion of their own seasonal cycle and plan accordingly. Question is, can a five part harmony truly capture the essence of the subject. We're willing to find out.Join us as we meander through one of Berlin's oldest churches but not before seducing you with fresh word smut, hot off the presses, involving some overly viscous sunscreen, a tiny hat and a waiter who can't wait to be tipped. Mmmmmmmm  - Get Folked This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Blatant banditry meets its match on the streets of Berlin as Andy's detective skills and knowledge of the criminal underworld, honed over the years in the bowl of Gorlitzer Park, bring him face to face with the face of crime. Enemies confronted, dangers abound. Avengers assemble!! And while Ed can only listen in awe at Andy's crime fighting exploits, his interactions this past week with Parkside precision engineering inform his creativity as he attempts to help Andy solve the constant conundrum of Berlin bicycle security, and in doing so, brings forth a solution which begs the question: What happens when the cure for what ails society is far more terrifying than the sickness itself? All this and more in the latest episode of the Get Folked podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Close your eyes and let Ed and Andy engulf you in some word wizardry, taking you back over 100 years to to tread the boards of the Berlin stage. In those simpler times, a bisexual occultist would have been the exception rather than the rule but time’s arrow marches forward and Berlin, thankfully, welcomes all. Even those who eat all the tart!Creative freedom is a double edged chainsaw. We carve open the fruit of possibility and feast on the flesh of hope before violently stabbing ourselves in the leg and bleed out in the shadows of obscurity. Life imitates Podcast.This is Get Folked.https://www.instagram.com/xxcamerapicturexx/?hl=enLANKUM (@lankumdublin) • Instagram-Fotos und -Videos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Hawkin' Twang, formerly known as The Nancy Boys, formally known as Nancy Boys, formally known as Nancy and very briefly known as Woof said Faherty, make their long awaited rebrand at Madonna fest 2024.Some jaw dropping statistics around the survival rates of baby turtles give Ed and Andy pause for reflection, they challenge the common misconception surrounding Hitler's footballing prowess and they discuss how wood chippers can often bring the best, and the worst, out of mankind. Let’s Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

The Western Ho bids a fond farewell to one of its Thursday night session stalwarts with an evening of mourning and music. Andy continues to do battle with his young padawan who pushes him towards the dark side. A brief introduction to Mazurka music, some classic Irish trad tunes, house keeping and the usual risqué rhetoric await you on another episode of Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed returns to work this week and, for the first time in a long time, does not mention the treehouse on the podcast (except for in this blurb which totally doesn't count). In one of their many digressions Andy and Ed hypothesize about how many 9-year-olds would be needed to take each of them down in, what would be for a little while at least, the world's cutest fight to the death. Andy's week was objectively cooler than Ed's with some daytime clubbing, a visit to the party bridge, and some bean stew being just some of the highlights as he plugs an upcoming gig for "Nancy Boys" to mark Madonna Bar's 40th Birthday on Friday the 20th.Come join us for episode 38 of the Get Folked podcast where you are sure to learn strange and wonderful mistruths. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

What's in a name? There seems to be a lot as Andy and Ed revisit the subject of band names, displaying what might worryingly be considered, at least for two song writers, a distinct lack of imagination. But this isn't all that's going on with your two favourite podcasters.Ed reminisces about a memorable Sunday afternoon from his adolescence when a blunder by the censors at Ireland's national broadcaster allowed 1970s Barbara Bach into the unsuspecting and pleasantly surprised kitchens of Ireland in all her glory. Also dominating Ed's week in a way that nothing else can, the treehouse . . . . always the treehouse.Andy finds ever more musicians to rub shoulders with in the artistic milieu of Berlin including Irish band The Murder Capital, but he also takes the opportunity (on two occasions) to mix it up with the young people of the city and see if he still has what it takes. These efforts result in a bad back and a suspiciously empty dance floor. Damn those pesky kids!Links- The Murder Capital Website: https://themurdercapital.com/- The Murder Capital Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themurdercapital/ - DJ Tomoki Tamura Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/tomoooooki__tamura/?hl=en- DJ Soela Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/soelaela/?hl=en- Al Reddan Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/al_reddan/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

What do Chat GPT, Croatian Kayaking, Swing Dancing, and Man-Eating Donkeys have in common? Join us for Episode 36 of the Get Folked Podcast and find out.Car trouble can't stop Ed from exploring the delights on offer in The Bodhrán pub in Mitchelstown where he finds the folk generous in their offers of drink, urinal chats, and even flamenco dancing (sort of), while offers of cheese are conspicuously absent. He even gets to see his potential future self in that night's musical act but was so mesmerised that he forgot to get music clips or the band's name (insert eye-roll here).Thankfully, Andy brings music clips of "George and His New Heartaches" from his visit to a Swing Dance event in Berlin's Templehofer Feld to keep the Podcast's tether to music intact. He also employs Chat GPT for some help in his house-keeping with results that are . . . . ambiguous at best, but don't take my written word for it, press that play button and take my spoken word for it instead.Plugs:- George and His New Heartaches Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/george_and_his_new_heartaches/?locale=de-DE- George and His New Heartaches Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/people/George-his-New-Heartaches/61560473317697/?_rdr- Red Adventures Kayaking in Croatia URL: https://red-adventures.com/offer/self-guided-sea-kayaking-trips/- The Bodhrán Pub Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/p/An-Bodhr%C3%A1n-Mitchelstown-100063578261930/- Ignacio Martin Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/ignacio.martin.art/reels/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

And so, after logging over 3000 minutes of untethered rambling, Ed and Andy put on their professional boots and thread the boards with heads held high.Housekeeping is researched and shared between the pair with a few more factual insights into the carnal comings and goings of crows, basic Math get's explained to both gentlemen and Matthias Hohner is given the credit he deserves for blessing the earth with melodic wonders and giving lost 80'S kids a voiceLive folk music from a van parked at the top of O'Connell street sees Ed entertained in Limerick... and that's even before he hears what Snuggles and the Sandbox have to offer, while Andrew happens upon a Spati concert and the release of some new fat beats from the Hip Hop scene.An altogether well packaged episode, complete with secret track for those who stick around to the bitter end. We were so close!https://www.breakingtunes.com/elikyahttps://www.matthewnoone.com/https://www.lauraduffband.com/abouthttps://rausgegangen.de/en/events/rgb-friends-0/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy's whirlwind tour of Europe continues as he broadcasts this week from Poland. A brief stop-off in Berlin beforehand allows him time to bring us all a sample of some musical talent which caught his ear in the form of Italian folk singer Johnny Ursi (Link to his Instagram below), whose version of a well loved Irish ballad draws admiration from Andy and Ed. Rounding out the episode the animal kingdom provides the guys with ever more fodder for wonderment and discussion as Ed brings house-keeping to the centre stage with an awful lot of mostly useless information. Not falling into the category of useless information however; a compare and contrast on Mosquitos and Midges, the results might surprise you.Other than that, an upcoming cultural experience for Ed will, alas, have happened in the past for you dear listener by the time you hear this episode as he can't quite get the hang of what it means to promote an event with the Festival in a Van visiting Limerick on Sunday the 11th of August. He tries to make up for this fumble with a new music clip from the band's latest song as they work their way towards album completion one percent at a time. Join us for another episode of "Get Folked".Johnny Ursi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnnyursi/Festival in a Van website: https://festivalinavan.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Get Folked finds its spiritual home in a half-built bungalow as Andy and Ed record this week’s episode, along with their first ever very special guests, in and among the high art, fine stud-work, and academic records of Andy’s family.The guests shirk off their alter-egos and flex their intellectual muscles on topics such as the "Sacred Heart" and how it can be used to win the love of a lady, the bogs of Ireland and what the f*%k we are doing there, the dangers of teaching children how to read, and the mating rituals of crows.Andrew's time in Ireland continues and his recent days of treasure hunting at home net him memories of heart-felt mis-spellings from past pupils, a confrontation with what a bold boy 14-year-old Andrew was, and some good advice from mischievous puppets on what not to stick into a cup of tea.And Ed offers up the definitive telling of the infamous "Great Trumpet Larceny of 2003" and, in true tragic style, uses it as a moral tale on why some mothers cannot be trusted.It's all in Episode 33 of the Get Folked podcast. Come have a listen. What's the worst that can happen.P.S: This episode also includes a graphic audio clip of crows getting it on quite loudly. Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed's Berlin return continues with a week-long food-eating fiesta. It's far from avocados he was raised, but embracing the culinary as well as the musical delights Berlin has to offer is what he does. Ed also visits one of Andrew's regular folk nights in Bavul while sharing some of the more sad observations of his former Kiez (a pretentious way of saying “neighbourhood”).Andrew returns to Ireland for the first time in a year and is lifted by the Irish people's love of small talk. He drags the sun kicking and screaming with him as he wanders the town of Navan and the hills of Howth, managing to find a musician or two along the way.Join us for all this and more in the latest episode of Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy and Ed give David Attenborough something to worry about as they take this week's podcast outdoors and into the wild. Observing the bounty which nature has put on display they record from Berlin's Gorlitzer Park on a warm Summer Sunday afternoon.Attracting glances from the natives, some curious, some sultry, some seductive(?), the guys bring you the latest episode of Get Folked and with it music from the Berlin clubs, some rap/country-western mash-up, and even a little of their own music. This week, dear listener, you are being spoiled. The sun is out, the heat is hot, the park is the place to be. Is it pretty? Yes. Is it risqué? Yes. Is it smelly? Sometimes. But, that's Gorli baby!Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed's week fails to penetrate beyond his Covid quarantine, but he still finds time for some backfiring parental guidance and also some real-world house-keeping (God bless those rods).Gorlitzer Park offers up it's wonders and mysteries for Andrew's consideration and delight as he lets the summer vibes wash over his sleeveless arms for the 3rd week in a row, but who's counting?Join us for the latest episode of Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

And the beat goes on. Ed finds himself in unfamiliar territory this week as the marching season kicks off early, or right on time depending on what calendar you use, and some locals bring him up to date.Andrew cleanses his spirit with an afternoon of Maori folk singing, navigating all the melodies with his own personal understanding of precision. Farewell to the roaring twenties on Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

From the flax fields of France to the seductive streets of Coventry, forged in the mountains of Hokkaido while invoking the ancestral spirits of Saigon comes a podcast as old as time. He never expected to find love on a plane, but jumping out of one set in motion a series of events that would mildly inconvienance his life...FOREVER!The people who brought you "Donkey Safari -A Journey from A to B" bring a tale of forbidden love, broken trust and legs.This July 1st - Strap on...He's Behind You This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andrew takes a break from maths this week and immerses himself in all things musical, from a classically trained Japanese guitarist on the outskirts of Berlin to the expressive notes of some avant-garde ping-pong balls closer to home.Meanwhile, a slightly hungover Ed ponders aloud some of the big mysteries of our time; Why does online shopping so often result in the unintentional purchase of "clown pants"? and, If one's underpants can mistakenly be considered to be invisible, are potential "Peeping Toms" happy or sad?Join us for another wondrous wander. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy and Ed's attempt to hold each other to account for their verbal ticks takes a decidedly abrupt turn towards BDSM in the latest episode of the Get Folked podcast. Reflections on Father's Day cause Andy to bemoan the fact that he gets scammed twice a year. Why does the EU fail to pass legislation synchronizing each nation's celebration of their Patriarchs? Could this be the issue that gets Andy and Ed elected to the next EU Parliament? (Actually, these last two sentences weren't discussed during the podcast, but sometimes these blurbs are hard to write and I need to add some filler).A Berlin camping trip provides a strong case for why mosquitos need to f#@koff and find their own god-damn tent, while the ideas stay coming thick and fast as the guys float the concept for what sounds like a perfect movie sequel and somehow, inexplicably, the subject of sexy Yetis comes up. Finally, someone had the guts to say it! It's all in Episode 26 of the Get Folked podcast (except the EU Parliament stuff). Enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Join us for the 25th Episode of the Get Folked podcast as the silver jubilee descends upon us. Andy and Ed use this auspicious occasion to bid farewell to the world they once knew, in which the hardest thing about mathematics was long division, and step tentatively into a world where numbers define not just your name and the essence of your character, but the direction in which you should urinate. And for all you music lovers out there, if earth-shattering mathematics isn't your thing, fear not, clips from singer-songwriter Niamh Regan's recent pop-up session at Steamboat music store in Limerick are on hand as she promotes her latest album "Come as you are". This episode will leave you asking yourself two things: 1) Do I have what it takes to join the Pythagorean Brotherhood? and 2) Where can I find more Niamh Regan music? The answer to the first question, dear listener, is "Probably not". The answer to the second question can be found in the links below to Niamh Regan's Website, Instagram, and Spotify. But first, have a listen to Episode 25 of Get Folked and leave the world where 1+1=2 behind you forever.- Niamh Regan's Website: http://www.niamhregan.com/- Niamh Regan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/niamhreganmusic/- Niamh Regan's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5vQdYaBacVe00yHMbpnRVa- Steamboat Music Store in Limerick: https://steamboat.ie/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Where once there was but darkness and ignorance in the world Andy and Ed come forth in the latest instalment of your favourite podcast and bequeath knowledge unto the masses through their illuminating discourse on literature, history, musical theory, mathematics, theology, and the deceptive ways of a very observational horse. All of this is, of course, set against the back-drop of Andy's most recent excursion into the world of Albanian Folk Music (this link will take you to the site of that excursion on instagram).Honestly, this episode belongs in the lecture halls of prestigious universities, or should be beamed into outer space as an indication to all alien life of the high water mark in learning which has been reached by modern human civilization, failing those two mediums we'll also settle for your podcast app of choice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Theology and Theme Parks make surprising conversational bed-fellows as Andy and Ed reminisce and compare notes on the pros and cons of being alter boys in their respective parishes back in the day (yes that day was the 80s). This subject causes the unexpected need for deep questions to be tackled head-on: Communism Vs Capitalism. Individual Enrichment Vs the Common Good. Should those who serve be paid for their service or should the wealth of the few be shared by the many? And just how old is too old before you should really stop getting on those tiny amusement rides meant for small babies? So many questions! What are we to make of it all? Listen to this week’s episode of "Get Folked" to find out more, while not necessarily finding any answers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

BOOM! Another Get Folked episode makes it to the editor's desk before deadline. Tactics on how to make friends are discussed as well as the chronic shortage of Bouncy Castles. Is this an indication of the decline of western civilization or merely a minor inconvenience to too many stressed out parents as they cram themselves into one small urban location? And, in a rare melancholy moment for the podcast, daylight robbery strikes in Berlin! This one is an emotional roller coaster. Also, Ed is wearing a peaked hat and sunglasses during this episode and possibly from now on. No big deal. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy asks Ed to write the podcast blurb for the first time. Ed panics and, due to a lack of any better ideas, decides to “go meta” and reference the act of writing the blurb within the blurb itself. I think it’s safe to say that Ed will never be asked to write the blurb again.In this episode the guys talk about the fantastic physical feats of the O’Donovan’s of old down in West Cork and how they led directly to Ed’s clumsy behaviour as a tourist. Andy is doing some child-rearing with the help of electronic music, beat-boxing, and science. The Aurora Borealis making a rare appearance over Limerick and the merits of mercy killings for rodents in Berlin all serve to provide a veritable treasure trove of talking points ranging in scale from the truly cosmic to the down and dirty. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed wanders the south west of Ireland in search of a session or two. Andrew wanders the canals and parks on May day as the bright sunshine and warm temperatures brings thousands out onto the streets of Berlin to celebrate a range of music. We're proud to have made it to 20 episodes, thanks for being with us. Here's to another 20! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed talks astronomy as two star crossed lovers have themselves a lunar landing. Andrew meets the one and only Edgeman who gives us an insight into Manchester’s local culture. Dave Haslam shares life lessons while Ed shares an early draft of his newest song “Morally Superior” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy returns to the competitive sports arena but isn’t ready for the intimacy involved in being part of a team. Ed cleans up some of last week's rambling with a few added tidbits. 80’s TV culture still guides them in the modern world of communication. Trips back memory lane bring stories of rural whistling techniques and sound engineers lacking visual, but more importantly, audio understanding of sound equipment, and that’s coming from us! It’s episode 18 and Getfolked is all grown up…sort of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed and Andy reflect on the joys of medieval folk music. Ireland's rain plays havoc on the small plane industry. Faherty and the gang have some of life's deeper meanings hidden in the garden, just waiting to be dug up. Bill Bailey, Victorian instruments of pain (or pleasure) and all the flagellants with none of smell are discussed in this week’s episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Brassless Balls. “Better the lie that draws a smile, than a truth that draws a tear!” Ed keeps it real in housekeeping, The LouvRe, it’s pyramid (glorious!) and teachers explaining abstinence while touring the wonders of Paris are barely mentioned.  Andrew segues neatly into his marathon running days and waddles around EuroDisney in search of stormtroopers. Along with Beyonce, Eastern Folk and a touch of genocide… these are the topics of this week's edition. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

A day late (Clocks went forward!) but Ed and Andrew took to the stage once more. Rebranding the band is given a game show veneer, Napoleon's exploits in both Italy and Germany are discussed with Andrew wandering the famous monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. Bessie Smyths rise and untimely end are discussed. It may or may not be groundhog day in terms of storytelling but as always, Ed and Andy bite the bullet, grow some brass balls and get poetic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

A comedic education into the world kink expands Ed and Andrew’s horizons. Rebranding the band, Belter boy sambos, Bobby Gentry and a look back over a lovely weekend in Berlin as well as a small look forward come into focus. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Another wonderful Paddys weekend in Berlin comes to an end and Andrew and Ed have learned some valuable lessons on their live podcast adventures. Mainly to do with on/off buttons. An great set by Berlin based trio Hoomyin settles any doubts as to whether this was all worth it by giving everyone at the event a unique performance and finally, Ed, Andrew, Pauline, Kyle and Alex take to the stage to perform a few of their own songs to round off a perfect Paddy’s day. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Nominating themselves as poster boys for rip.ie, Ed and Andy are willing to seize on the website's potential for expansion. Stereotypes and outdated children's rhymes are navigated with caution. Sounds from the 5th edition of the Get Folked live event are shared and a few lovely ditties reveal themselves during an amazing evening of music at Madonna bar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Etiquette is given some air time in this week's episode of Get Folked. Whether it’s queuing for a haircut or letting it all hang out in the sauna, Ed and Andrew find themselves battling their internal demons and come out both sweaty and sexy. Get Folked wanders into Georgian territory when Andrew visits a folksong Workshop in Berlin while Ed discovers a sweet singing session at the White House in Limerick city. Proud to have made it to episode 10 and here’s a health to many more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andrew and Ed burn the midnight oil to bring you episode 8 of Get Folked. Andrew shares stories of his cultural, as well as professional exploits in Berlin this week. He finds himself coming face to face with teenage angst as well as South American hat shops. They reflect on Blind Boy’s discussions with Dee Mulrooney and her alter ego - Growler... the shamanic vulva (Not Vagina!). Ed grows nostalgic for high school education, STD’s and the subsequent joys of celibacy as well as pondering the ethical dilemma of whether he would prefer to be considered a tyrant or a wimp. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Fatigue and the common cold won't stop Ed and Andy bringing you chapter 7 of Get Folked. They're too damn committed. Witnness festival, the power of the harmony, serendipitous situations, music plans for March, cows and humankind’s assumed preference for an older gent, but a younger lady are discussed. And if the stories written by Woodward and Bernstein, whose groundbreaking investigative work would eventually lead to President Richard M. Nixon’s resignation interests you, then you are listening to the wrong podcast.Sign up to our Substack for updates on new podcasts, upcoming gigs and folky stuff. https://substack.com/@getfolked?utm_source=profile-page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Twin Peaks meets Flann O' Brien as Ed travels to Castleconnell in search of folk. The Irish affinity with an apology, bathroom etiquette in genderless bathrooms, top tips for those looking to impress their boss and the art of making a good joke are, among other topics discussed in this week's episode. All neatly peppered with the uncut sounds of Limerick, Berlin and Ed's Banjo.Sign up to our Substack for updates on new podcasts, upcoming gigs and folky stuff.  You can also watch the Podcast via Youtube with Ed and Andy. Links lie within...all hail the Substack.https://substack.com/@getfolked?utm_source=profile-page This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Get Folked wanders into the realm of Arabic folk music. Andy is joined on stage by Razan, Hazem and Romeo who enchant the Berlin audience to the point where people are choking on their own tears in the toilets (audio included). Ed shares night shift routines and vampiresque fantasies. Fairy Tales, Stephen King and failed dreams of Broadway make for a fun Saturday afternoon chat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed and Andy resume online relations in episode 4 after ringing in the new year in Berlin. They share stories of their respective fashion disasters at music events.  We learn a little about the aircraft maintenance world in light of doors literally flying off their hinges in the US. Westside Story, Rhapsody in Blue and the music/political affiliations of Ewan MacColl get discussed. And finally,  insecurities around weight are brought to the fore when Andy discovers that KFC have some load bearing issues that need addressing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com