Go Folk Yourself

Come join the boys in discussing the ages old question, “Are we alone?” Tonight we cover Project Blue Book at the interstellar intersection of government bureaucracy and galaxy spanning civilizations.

"Grab your Necronomicon and head out to Lovecraft Country with Victor and Brett. In this episode, the boys discuss the first episode of Lovecraft Country as a teaser to a larger discussion on how to deal with the problematic nature of HP Lovecraft and other modern creators. If you haven’t seen everything, no spoilers outside of Episode One will be discussed. Stay tuned for the longer form argument filled episode! JK, we are trying to be Sirius.”

“Have Earth’s problems got you down? The team talks through the utopian future of Star Trek and why this nostalgic American phenomenon has such staying power. Fun fact: Boomer moms helped popularize erotic fan fiction.”

Look, up in the sky! Its a bird! It's a plane! It's a new episode of Go Folk Yourself! Join the team as we examine our modern myths and legends born from the pages of comic books. We discuss where they came from, what their origin was inspired by, and how they shaped our culture.   

“Take a journey to the center of the earth with the team of Go Folk Yourself where science and other wizardry is forbidden. Be blown away like JQA in this thrilling episode including: dinosaurs, UFOs, and mole people waiting to see the light of 19th century capitalism.”

“Happy Fourth of July You Filthy Folkers! With 2020 working overtime to fill our lives with anxiety and existential dread...the Foot Signal in the sky can be ignored no longer. GFY is back, and we’re going to distract you from your worldly woes! So, forget about all the stuff that is weighing on your last shred of humanity, and come enjoy the escapism of... Plagues? Really? We decided to come back with a talk about plagues? That’s actually really rude....okay...well, come join the GFY team as they fervently search for correlations and portends from previous global disasters. GFY is back, baby!

Well howdy there, I almost didn’t see you come in. Well, I’m glad you’re hear because these GFY boys have got quite the yarns to spin for you here, as they tell you all about Southern Charms. In this, the first part of a two-fer, the B-Team shows us around the place and sets the stage for some really unique stories and traditions. I promise, you’ll be sippin’ on sweet tea and listening to the cicadas on the porch with us in no time! Y’all come back for Part 2 now, y’hear!

Grab your Dunkaroos and take a sip of nostalgia soda with Brett and Nick as they discuss the new Disney+ streaming service, in the context of western civilization and folklore themes. They discuss The Little Mermaid, Tangled, and Frozen in comparison to their folkloric counterparts. Have you ever wondered if Hans Christian Anderson was an incel that ruined a personal relationship with Charles Dickens by being a bad house guest? Find out this and more in this thrilling discussion! (I don’t think anyone has ever written that sentence before. We are truly pioneers in our field.) 

Come take a dip in the Great Lakes with Ethan, Nick, and Brett as they explore the mitten better known as Michigan. Grab your corn flakes, Vernor’s ginger pop, and saddle up for a wild ride with Paul Bunyan, a werewolf abduction, and a massive lake monster. Plus, a bonus hoax!

Join the B Team in talking about Brett’s vacation to Gettysburg discussing the finer points of a complicated history, complicated father / son discussions, and the best $10 ghost tour of all time.

Lost beneath the crushing waves of time...and the ocean. Atlantis, fabled land of boundless wisdom, beauty, science, and mystery. Come listen to the Go Folk Yourself team take a big s**t on it. When there world asks why, what, and where... we just make fart jokes. Journey beneath the waves with us, and find yourself no closer to solving one of Earth’s greatest secrets. (Hey, we get it if you don’t care about Atlantis...but at least it isn’t another f**king “Sabrina” episode!)

Come join Nick and Brett in discussing their shared love of the historic Sabrina Spellman Televised Universe (SSTU.) They dive into the first five episodes for new viewers and contrast the original series to the new from the perspectives of characters, settings, and themes. Remember folks, no meddling with mortals.

Join the Go Folk Yourself crew as they take to the sea and sky, where there is always a man...and always a lighthouse. The gang dissects the themes and mythology of the great American cities that might have been. Would you kindly equip your Sky-Hook and inject yourself with whichever Plasmid you please. Spoilers ahead for the Bioshock series. Proceed if you dare.

Welcome to a thrilling episode of Boat Talk with us Splish and Splash the Boat Brothers. In this episode the Go Folk Yourself B Team discusses colonial New England whaling history and bizarre efforts to shore up good luck with our cruelest mistress. (Get it? Shore up? Does anyone read these?)  

 Come join the Go Folk Yourself B Team A Team in discussing the folk horror genre and the masterpiece film The Wicker Man (1973.) We unpack everything from folklore themes, to magic and ritual use, to music and composition in this horror classic. Movie fans and folklore nerds rejoice for this love letter to the genre. Spoiler: Sergeant Howie is awful and here’s why.  

Get ready to Naruto run your way down to Area 51 where the boys of Go Folk Yourself are staking out their storefront of alien merch for the impending rush of memelords. This episode talks about the history of the facility, possibility of discovery, and then bleak outlook on the outcome. “It was an emotional roller coaster I couldn’t put down.” - Our Fans

Grab your saucy captain’s hat and Bermuda shorts, and take a trip on the ocean blue as the Go Folk Yourself B Team discusses the ocean as a setting in folklore and mythology. Shiver me timbers lads, yer’ll give this un two hooks up. (Was that enough pirate joke, Nick?)

Come with us as we journey through the faceless mountains of North Dakota.The state that gave us the Teddy Bear and the Buffalo Monument. In our quest to help you decide which Dakota is #BestDakota.    This episode is sponsored by South Dakota Travel and Tourism.   “Farts and Butts,  Candy and Nuts,   North Dakota really sucks”  - Doctor Professor Ethan of South Dakota University 

Join the boys as they journey through the dark web of cable news. We cover conspiracies like Pizzagate, Gay-Bombs, and many more. This episode will have you longing for the days of more wholesome conspiracies like Roswell and the Moth Man

Come join the boys of Go Folk Yourself as they venture into the uncharted wasteland of Arkansas. Meet a questionably named lake monster, explore the Ozarks, and witness the greatest story ever told about frontier America. 3/10 Arkansans agree this is our best episode yet. Special thanks to Carl Weathers.

“Come join the boys from Go Folk Yourself on a thrilling adventure Into the Woods, A Deep Folking session exploring the setting and themes of the forest in folklore. From Ancient Greece to Colonial America, the team talks through a setting that is both familiar and mysterious.”

Ethan takes us back to Rockstar’s classic game L.A. Noire. This episode is full of murder, mystery, and an empty city to drive around collecting records! Grab your favorite fedora and your handy notepad as we take you on a journey to 1947 Los Angeles. 

The Boys are Back! Join them as they journey to the former capital of the Treasonous Confederate States. So, grab a Virginia Slim, pull out you bunny suit, and enjoy a trip through ghost coal country! If you like what you hear support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/gofolkyourself... Follow us on Twitter! @GoFolkPodcast

Our names are in the Book of the Beast and we’re ready for the witching hour, because new episodes of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina are coming to Netflix this weekend!    In this episode of Deep Folking, Brett and Nick dive into the last episode to discuss where we left off and break down some of the finer points of this spellbinding world.   

Good evening boys and ghouls! It's the last weekend of the month and that means it's time for a state episode! This week, the boys head over to the 38th state in the Union, Colorado! Breathe in deep and enjoy that Rocky Mountain High as we tackle of the most interesting stories of this fascinating state. Colorado is a land of firsts, and land of spooky things, and a land of microbrews. So come in off the slopes, throw your feet up, and enjoy the show.   Don't forget to support the show on Patreon at patreon.com/gofolkyourselfpodcast.

Hello there! In the greatest follow up that no one asked for, Dan takes the gang through another thrilling episode of Destroying Fandoms. This week it’s Star Wars!   Though many say the fandom destroyed itself many moons ago, Dan and company felt that there were a few topics that had not been fully explored. Namely Obi Wan’s choice to hide a baby but not change it’s name, yet change his own name but only enough so that it still rhymes, and of course yiffing.    Alright Victor now translate all of this into whatever the hell Jar Jar speaks.

Happy #FolkloreThursday to our favorite listeners! Yeah, you! On tonight's Deep Folking, Dan K finally gets a chance to talk about witches. Witches have been talked about for literal centuries, and the boys dive right into pop culture, the occult, and historical witches. It's going to be a magical time! Don't forget, you can help keep our show running by supporting us at patreon.com/gofolkyourselfpodcast. We have some cool exclusives for our Patrons, so check them out today!  

Hey There Mister!  You alright bwuoy? Welcome to another “Down To Folk” episode. Today we talk about the rootin-est, tootin-est, cowboy shootin-est game that has ever existed. Red Dead Redemption 2!  Dan, Dan K, Victor and Brett discuss the depths of the story, and lore that pour from this masterpiece. We discuss Easter eggs, side quests, themes, and how bad LA Noire is.    *Requisite Spoiler Warning* If you’d rather not know pretty much every spoiler in the game, maybe skip this episode FOR NOW. Not forever. That’d be messed up.    Get you some stew, sit by the fire, and sing some Ring Dang Doo with the Go Folk Yourself Crew!

The holidays took a lot out of us all, so we figured it would be a great time for some “llight-hearted” discussion about a topic beloved by so many...Harry Potter!  In today's episode, Dan takes us on a journey across some of the lesser spoken of aspects of the story of the Boy Who Lived.  If you love this episode, consider supporting the show by visiting our Patreon page to help us keep the mics powered, and keep Ethan's overalls blueberry free. Patreon.com/gofolkyourselfpodcast

The 2018 Solstice has come and passed, this year seems to have slipped by so fast. On this Christmas season, Victor is visited by three ghosts to show him reason.  His tireless crew working with care, to bring careful crafted episodes to boys and girls from here to there. Will he see the error of his ways? Or will they get fed up, while Victor plays? Thank you all for an amazing 2018! We can't wait to bring you more great content in 2019. Support our show at Patreon.com/gofolkyourselfpodcast!

Our Deep Folking train is rolling while we get ready to reveal our #2018GFYChristmasSpecial and get back to our tour of the US states. In this episode, Dan, Brett, and Nathan explore some of the thrilling gods of Korea! You just might learn a little something about a different way of life, and maybe the God of Toilets. Make sure you're subscribed to Go Folk Yourself so you can get the Christmas Special and every other episode right as they come out. We'd love your support on Patreon.com/gofolkyourselfpodcast to help keep the show rolling!

It's Part II of the Spooky Sabrina Time! In today's Deep Folking, Ethan unwittingly wanders into the supernatural love fest that Nick and Brett are holding for The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. We'll dive into the rest of the show, as promised in Sabrina I, and talk about why we love the themes, the characters, and the imminent cultural significance of this show. Will we post a follow-up for the upcoming Sabrina holiday special? Probably!

It's Thursday, so that can only mean one thing; it's #FolkloreThursday! Okay, well it can mean a lot of things. One of those is that we're going to weasel our way onto your phone to grace your airwaves. Tonight's episode is a thrilling Deep Folking where Dan, Brett, and Nathan gather around the metaphorical campfire to chat about ghosts! When you're done listening, share your thoughts with us! Hit us up on Twitter @GoFolkPodcast, or leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Happy Thanksgiving!  On today's Deep Folking, Dan and Brett are joined by Victor's representative, Nathan while they discuss Haunted Tours and Tragedy Tourism. Download the episode while that turkey is in the oven, and then listen to the episode while you avoid those awkward questions about your job, your love life, and the requisite politics arguments. We're thankful for your support this Thanksgiving. If the spirit moves you, support us on Patreon and receive some exclusive perks, like our Patron-only Discord channel!

We're in the swing of season two, and we're settling down for a nice hot dish of tater tot casserole. So pull up a chair, dig in, and watch out for the wendigo out back, because today, the boys are heading over to Minnesota for some comfort folklore. Don't forget to follow us for free on Apple podcasts and leave a review. As always, you can support the show on Patreon and get cool rewards for your support!

Hot on the heels of The CW's Riverdale, Netflix brings us a totally different version of Sabrina than we're used to on television. Based on the 2014 Archie Comics storyline The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, this new show is a much darker take on the teenage witch than her Melissa Joan Hart counterpart, and boy do we dig it! In this episode of Deep Folking, Brett and Nick fawn over their love of teen tv and popular depictions of Satanism. It's so good, it's...crazy. So download the episode, and sit down with your familiar to listen to the show!  Don't forget to follow us on Apple podcasts and leave us a review!   Music Credit: Blood in the Cut by K.Flay

We hope you're ready for our haunted hayride as we kick off Go Folk Yourself Season 2! In true holiday fashion, Bill sent us some reels of audio in a hollowed out book, so naturally, we had to share them with you. Happy Samhain! Don’t forget to follow us for free on Apple podcasts and leave us a review. If you’d like to financially support our high-brow humor, become a Patron on Patreon and get some cool perks!

It's been a long summer, and the Go Folk Yourself crew has been away for a little vacation. But now, we're creeping up on Halloween, and the boys have another great season of folksy fun across the USA! Tune in on Halloween to catch the Halloween special and to kick off Season 2 with us!

Today is a special day for us! We’re announcing the first ever Go Folk Yourself Summer Vacation! Bill is a reformed citizen and has invited us to his island home for a vacation! While we’re gone, we’re going to work on some amazing new episodes and content for Season 2 of Go Folk Yourself. The best thing you can do in the interim is follow us for free on Apple podcasts and leave a review!

First, Brett and Victor took us on a journey across a few different popular vampires in history. Then, Nick and Dan joined their wives in a Gal Folk Yourself spectacular with some gorgeous vampires. But something is still missing... Now, Dan K is leading us through some of the first vampire stories and movies. So grab your garlic and a wooden stake, it's vampire time!

In a special Deep Folking, the Go Folk Yourself crew sits down for an incredibly polite and civil debate about Ready Player One, the hit novel by Ernest Cline. Dan, Ethan, Victor, and Dan K step up to the figurative podia to weigh-in on what might be the most pop-culture stuffed movie of our generation. ⚠️ Warning: If you liked the movie or the book, we apologize for what Dan K brings to the discussion. Find Ready Player One on iTunes now! (And maybe give us a review and some stars, you know?)

It's the 242nd birthday of God's country, the USA! Listen as the Go Folk Yourself crew tells tales of patriotism and apple pie. Victor and Brett are leading us on a journey of some stellar stories from the American revolution. So grab a beer, bite into your cheeseburger, and blow a few fireworks while you settle into some real American history.

Independence Day is right around the corner, so what better time for Go Folk Yourself crew to take some time to discuss the highest office in God’s country, the presidency! So stop cutting down that cherry tree and come listen!

What state is home to the world’s only nursing home/haunted house combo? The very same one that we visit tonight! We’re heading on over to Utah to see the Legend of Lilian Gray, visit the Hobbitville built for a man with a bird fetish, and learn about one of the most legitimately disturbing men we’ve covered. So put on your special Mormon undergarments and head over to the state of many parks and Arby’s!

In a special preview of our Patreon series, Folking with Monsters, we find out that Nick actually has some useful knowledge about something. This week, it's dragons! Listen as the guys explore the differences between dragons, their history, and Bad Dragons! It's high flying fun for the whole family...If your family listens to our show regularly. “Get ready for some hot boiling drum, my otherkin!” -Brett

Our home and the first episode of this show is Florida. So naturally, that’s the state we decided to take on for our first live show! Live from Austin’s Coffee in Winter Park, FL, the Go Folk Yourself crew brings you laughs, music, and spooky tales about the dick joke of God’s Country. So put on your nondescript mouse ears and listen to the show!