Talkin' Songs

Woah woah woah! How about some new music?  This week we're Talkin': 'Afraid No More' by Cordovas 'What's the Deal?' by The Nude Party 'Not Cool Anymore' by Bahamas 'Guess Again' by Jeff Tweedy 'Hold On' by Yola, The Highwomen

Thanks for tuning in for the second half of our Bright Eyes special!  This episode is a review of the latest album from Bright Eyes, 'Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was'..  This release marks the first studio album in 9 years from the band, their first since 2011's 'The People's Key'...check out Nick's favorites from this reprisal 14-song effort!

Well hello! Thanks for tuning in, we've got some new music for you! Fair warning: emotions to be had. Today we're Talkin': 'I Must Be In a Good Place Now' by Robert Ellis 'Dandelion' by Carolina Story 'Sing Me No Sad Songs' by Elton John 'Didn't Fix Me' by Dawes 'Long Violent History' by Tyler Childers

Hello hello hello! We've got a slew of fun music for you this week! Thanks for tuning in... This week we're Talkin':  'Rainy Taxi (Big Beat)' by Spoon 'You' by Laura Jean Anderson 'Time to Go Home' by Lucero 'East St.' by The Texas Gentlemen 'Shame' by The Weeks, John McCauley

This is a special episode celebrating the music of the late Justin Townes Earle. Nick and Joe sat down to discuss the great career of the musician who just passed earlier this month. Justin was a great songwriter in the midst of a stellar career.  We're sad that we won't see more art coming from Justin, but lucky we have what we have. RIP Justin, you'll be missed.

Hope you didn't miss us too bad on our week off, but now we're recharged and ready to share some new music with y'all! Today we're Talkin': 'Roll It Back (Live)' by LUTHI 'Starting Over' by Chris Stapleton 'Untitled #4' by The Avett Brothers 'Don't Call Me Names' by Rhiannon Giddens 'Big Iron' by Colter Wall 'Fall, Fall, Fall' by Caamp

Bright Eyes just released an album for the first time in 9 years?!? You bet! If you're a big fan of the band, then you'll know exactly where we left off and the storied history of the group...if you're not, you might need a little (or not so little) refresher on their history! Not to worry, this episode is a crash course on some of the best songs they've released from 1999 to 2011, which will catch you up for their latest album 'Down in the Weeds, Where the World Once Was'... Nick took the time to sit down and document his favorites from 'a Perfect Sonnet' to 'Poison Oak' to 'One for You, One for Me'...enjoy.

After a week off, we're back! Thanks for tuning in, we've got some great new music for you... This week we're Talkin':  'On The Road Again' by First Aid Kit 'Strange Fascination' by Chatham County Line 'Own Alone' by Bahamas 'Bones' by Paul Cauthen 'Take Me Home, Country Roads' by Whitney ft. Waxahatchee

Gillian Welch has blessed us with a LONG lost collection of songs called 'Boots No. 2: The Long Lost Songs, Vol. 1' - this is the first of 3 volumes coming this year which were recorded back in 2002. These were written and recorded in one weekend between her and David Rawlings, and in spite of the speed, they're still a strong example of excellent songwriting. Today's episode chronicles the story and a few favorites from Vol. 1!

If you hear the name 'Cecilia' there's a good chance you might think of the Simon & Garfunkel song by the same name... But who is she and why was Paul Simon obsessed with her?? This story starts with the Barr Brothers song 'Saint Cecilia' to find out who she was! 

It's been 55 years since the Beatles 'Help' album?? No way, everyone is old. Today we had a SLEW of great music, hope you enjoy. Today we're Talkin':  'Help' by The Beatles 'Olympia, WA' by Molly Tuttle (Rancid cover) 'The Balladeer' by Lori McKenna 'Brother John' by Daniel Rodriguez 'You and Islands' by Zac Brown Band

Thanks for tuning in for this week's episode of Talkin' Folk! This week, we had Nathan Kalish dial in to talk about his latest album 'Songs for Nobody' and as a bonus played a few live songs for us!  Nathan Kalish is a touring singer-songwriter and band leader from the American Midwest, currently calling Nashville home after having spent most of the last decade on the road. 'Songs for Nobody' is available now on all platforms! 

Is this a bird pod now or what? Maybe! Thanks for tuning in for this week's episode, this week we had a special guest to talk about one of the songs on the show...our good friend Ryan Sheedy! This week we're Talkin':  "Good Times" by The Lone Bellow "Don't Cry" by Charley Crockett "It Ain't Easy" by Delta Spirit "Expectations" by Katie Pruitt "exile (feat. Bon Iver)" by Taylor Swift, Bon Iver

It's episode 100 and we have so many special things in store for you! Too bad we didn't realize until after we recorded! It's a fun episode with a lot of great new music, so that's celebration enough! Enjoy and thanks for the continued support. This week we're Talkin': "Bad Blood" Joy Oladokun "Shine on Me" David Ramirez "Let It Roll" Sam Doores "Rattlesnake Girl" Jaime Wyatt "Who Do You Think You're Talking To?" Dawes

This week Nick, Joe, and Ryan (!) sat down to talk about the latest release from Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 'Reunions'!  Jason continues to show why he's the current king of singer-songwriting with this album. Today we're Talkin': "Dreamsicle" "River" "Only Children" "Overseas"

Greetings Earthlings! Need some new jams to head into the weekend? Then this is for you. This week we're Talkin':  "Jackson" by Gillian Welch, David Rawlings "The World is Ending" by Brent Cobb "Cowboy" by Chlsy "Run It" by My Morning Jacket

Who is John Henry and why is he referenced in so many songs throughout folk and blues history?? Well, turns out it was driving Nick crazy after he heard a cover of Gillian Welch's "Elvis Presley Blues" by Los Coast. To get that answer, today's story starts with Welch and the King before going back to the 1870's to find out.

Need some new ear candy? You're in luck. Today we're Talkin': "Kokomo" by The Beach Boys "Waste of Lime" by Ingrid Andress "I'll Break Out Again Tonight" by Willie Nelson "What Good" by Tre Burt "A Change Is Gonna Come" by Los Coast, Gary Clark Jr.

We love Zach Bryan on this show and you should too! Today, Nick and Ryan talked about his latest LP, 'Elisabeth' Songs covered: "Revival" "Codeine Pills (Part One)" "Anita (Part Two)" "Come As You Are"

It's 4th of July Weekend! Here's some music to take you into your summer holiday! Today we're Talkin':  "So We Won't Forget" by Khruangbin "Summertime" by The Sweet Water Warblers "Come As You Are" by Tenille Townes "Pocket Chicken" by The California Honeydrops "March March" by The Chicks