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    • Aug 27, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 30m AVG DURATION
    • 133 EPISODES

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    133 | What We're Listening To: August 27, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 35:22


    WWLT is back! This week we're Talkin': 'Cold Love' Rainbow Kitten Surprise 'Paul Newman Daytona Rolex' Brett Dennen 'Resentment' Madi Diaz 'Pins and Needles' Natalie Hemby 'Worry No More' Amos Lee 'Survivor' Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats

    132 | Special Guest: Dave Hause!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 75:20


    You probably know Dave Hause from The Loved Ones or The Falcon, both legendary bands in the punk-rock genre...but if you haven't been paying attention, his solo work has been moving and more into folk-rock. He checked into the show to chat about his songwriting, career, and upcoming LP 'Blood Harmony'

    131 | Special Guest: Chelsea Gilliland (CHLSY)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 35:20


    This week we welcome Chelsea Gilliland aka CHLSY to the show! CHLSY just released a new EP title 'in love in hell' - we cover that, ghost stories, and more... Enjoy!  

    130 | Special Guest: Dillon Warnek!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 48:31


    This week, Dillon Warnek stopped by to talk his debut album 'Now That It's All Over', where he's headed from here, and of course...his wild Spotify bio. Thanks for tuning, if you like what we're doing, like listen and subscribe - and don't forget to support our artists in any way you can.

    129 | What We're Listening To: May 21, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 35:26


    Nobody panic, but we've got new music! This week we're Talkin':  'Any Man of Mine' by Bahamas, Scary Pockets 'Seems Impossible' by Bowerbirds 'Never Want to Be In Love' by Savannah Conley 'This Solemn Day' by Iron & Wine 'Nightflyer' by Allison Russell

    128 | What We're Listening To: May 7, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 31:31


    What. a. week. of. music.  This week we're talkin': 'Long Way From Home' by the Wonderfool 'Shark Tank' by Marty O'Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra 'sorry isn't good enough' by Joy Oladokun 'Better Way' by Watchhouse 'Step In' by Cedric Burnside

    127 | Discovering Guy Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 22:56


    Pull up a chair and find out how Nick didn't really know Guy Clark, but got a little nudge from Todd Snider to get on board with this great artist! It starts with Todd, but ends with Guy - tune in to find out how this went.

    126 | What We're Listening To: April 16, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 32:53


    Come on down to our little show! We've got some new music in store for you... This week we're Talkin':  'Bloodshot Eyes' by The California Honeydrops 'No No' by GA-20 'Saving Face' by Shakey Graves 'Take Me Away' by Morgan Wade 'The Melting of the Sun' by St. Vincent

    125 | What We're Listening To: March 26, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 35:50


    We took a little break for the Bittys, but now we're back! We've got a nice haul of new music for y'all...enjoy! 'The Medicine Man' 'Keb Mo, Old Crow Medicine Show 'Souled Out On You' by Robert Finley 'Bubba Jones' by Tony Joe White 'Farther Along' by Leslie Jordan 'Astronaut' by Katie Toupin  

    124 | Special Guest: Logan Ledger!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 37:23


    In early 2020, Nick and Ryan discussed Logan Ledger's debut LP on Talkin' Folk...this week Logan joined the show to talk about his album, his process, and where he's heading next! Thanks for tuning in, if you dig what we're doing, please like, listen, and subscribe.

    123 | What We're Listening To: February 19, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 30:12


    Another week, another batch of new music! We're all over the place this week with: 'Bad Guy' by The Weeks 'Dear August' by Noah Cyrus, PJ Harding 'Hypotheticals' by Lake Street Dive 'The Great Divide' by Luke Combs, Billy Strings 'Tomorrow' by Shovels & Rope, The War and Treaty

    122 | Joseph the Spouse 'Six Feet From Under' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 41:32


    Thanks for tuning in!  Joseph the Spouse (led by Chris Sullivan and co-written/produced by Taylor Goldsmith) put out an amazing album called 'Six Feet From Under' to end 2020 so we just had to talk about it and show you why we think it's so great. Songs covered:  'Laughing As Hard As I Can' 'Let Me Go' 'Deaf Ears' 'Halfway To Scappoose' 'Razing The Bar'

    121 | What We're Listening To: January 29, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 28:40


    Thanks for tuning in for this weeks episode of WWLT! Today we're Talkin':  'Sugar Man' by Black Pumas 'Citizen' by Sir Sly, Gary Clark, Jr. 'The Real Thing' by Parker Millsap 'Sanctuary' by Hiss Golden Messenger

    120 | What We're Listening To: Jan 8, 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 40:56


    Welcome to 2021! Here's some new music for ya! Today we're Talkin': 'Harlem River Blues' by Steve Earle 'All the Lies About Me' by Amy Shark 'Feminine Walk' by Aaron Lee Tasjan 'On Your Level' by Motenko 'Razing the Bar' by Joseph the Spouse

    119 | What We're Listening To: December 18, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 38:48


    Thanks for tuning in for this weeks episode of WWLT! This week we're saying a heartfelt goodbye to Charley Pride before getting into the rest of our show. RIP to an industry changing legend. We're Talkin':  'Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone' by Charley Pride 'Satisfied' by The Staves 'Space Captain' by Matthew Moore / Joe Cocker 'The Captain is Drunk' by Jack Johnson 'Hobo Cartoon' by Sturgill Simpson

    118 | Sturgill Simpson's 'Cuttin' Grass: Vol 1'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 59:35


    Thanks for checking out Talkin' Folk!  Sturgill put out a big album, so we put out a big show. We've got the whole crew together for this one...Nick, Ryan, Courtney, and Joe all sat down to discuss the latest from Sturgill Simpson; 'Cuttin' Grass: Vol. 1'  Each of us picked our favorites and more!

    117 | WWLT Special: The Caamp Side Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 33:34


    A special WWLT?? You bet. Today we're Talkin' all the side projects from the band Caamp! Taylor, Evan, and Matt all have other bands or alias' they work under...little did we know they'd all be so great.  Listen. Subscribe. Tell your friends. Tell your enemies. All are welcome here.

    116 | Dawes 'Good Luck With Whatever' Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 52:07


    Greetings Folk! Dawes has a new album and we just had to talk about it... Nick and Joe sat down to discuss their favorites from the latest LP from the group. Spoiler alert: they loved it. Tracks included:  'Good Luck With Whatever' 'Still Feel Like A Kid' 'St. Augustine At Night' 'Who Do You Think You're Talking To?' 'Me Especially'

    115 | What We're Listening To: November 6, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 35:52


    Hey Folk! Hope you're doing well considering everything that's happening this week, we'll get through this. We've got a great show for you to take your mind off things. Enjoy. This week we're Talkin':  'Under Pressure' by Willie Nelson, Karen O 'Making Do' by Lake Street Dive 'Don't Let 'Em Get You' by Goodnight, Texas 'Hey Pretty Moon' by The War and Treaty 'There Is A War' by Nathaniel Rateliff, Kevin Morby & Sam Cohen

    114 | What We're Listening To: October 30, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 38:38


    Thanks for tuning in for this week's episode of WWLT! Today we've got some fun and some serious and some other stuff in between...hope you enjoy. Don't forget to vote! This week we're Talkin': 'Kenni and the Jets' by The Fearless Flyers 'Mighty Soul' by Langhorne Slim 'Thinking 'Bout Myself' by Josh Tesky, Ash Grunwald 'Voices' by Sturgill Simpson 'Is It Just Me?' by Sasha Sloan

    113 | What We're Listening To: October 15, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 33:58


    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

    112 | 'Down in the Weeds' Review, Bright Eyes Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 46:28


    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!

    111 | What We're Listening To: September 25, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 37:13


    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

    110 | What We're Listening To: Sept 18, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 34:36


    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

    Special Episode: Celebrating Justin Townes Earle

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 64:51


    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.

    108 | What We're Listening To: September 4, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 40:02


    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

    107 | The History, Bright Eyes Part I

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2020 81:01


    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.

    106 | What We're Listening To: August 21, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 30:27


    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

    105 | Gillian Welch 'Boots No. 2' Collection

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2020 32:36


    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!

    104 | Who is (Saint) Cecilia?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 19:14


    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! 

    103 | What We're Listening To: August 7, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 36:52


    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

    102 | Artist Interview: Nathan Kalish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 26:22


    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! 

    101 | What We're Listening To: July 31, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 36:48


    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

    100 | What We're Listening To: July 24, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 31:00


    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

    99 | 'Reunions' by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2020 59:15


    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"

    98 | What We're Listening To: July 17, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 30:46


    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

    97 | Who is John Henry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 34:33


    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.

    96 | What We're Listening To: July 10, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 29:59


    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.

    95 | Zach Bryan's 'Elisabeth'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2020 38:59


    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"

    94 | What We're Listening To: July 3, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 31:46


    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

    93 | Christian Lee Hutson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2020 39:23


    Nick and Jimmy sat down to talk about Christian Lee Hutson's excellent debut album "Beginners"! Song covered: "Northsiders" "Get The Old Band Back Together" "Keep You Down"  

    92 | What We're Listening To: June 26, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 27:36


    Ever wonder what happens when you mix up Lou Reed, Suzanne Vega, and Annie Lennox? Turns out you get a great HAIM song off their new album out today! Thanks to Jay Sweet for pointing it out.  Today we're Talkin':  "Pelota" by Khruangbin "The Ridge" by Julian Taylor "Love is a Fire" by Brandy Clark "Summer Girl" by HAIM

    91 | John Prine ...On Getting Old

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 31:16


    John Prine, who passed in April 2020, left his fans one final songwriting gem on a subject he's touched on before...getting old. On this week's show, Nick looks at the 1971 masterpiece "Hello In There" and compares it to how he felt in 2020 with "I Remember Everything"... John, thanks for everything, including this one last surprise.

    90 | What We're Listening To: June 19, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 39:19


    Happy 78th Birthday Sir Paul McCartney! Hope you enjoy this week's episode of WWLT, we're Talkin':  The Gourds, "Gin and Juice" Son Little, "hey rose" Arlo McKinley, "Walking Shoes" Sean W Spellman, "Baby Blue" Neil Young, "Vacancy" PLUS a bonus McCartney track

    89 | Mac Miller & Rayland Baxter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 36:18


    Mac Miller on Talkin' Folk?? Yep. This episode Joe tuned in to take Nick through some of his favorites from the Rayland Baxter album "Good Mmornin"... Baxter's album is a collection of covers from the late Mac Miller. As a bonus, we'll feature both the Rayland covers and Mac Miller originals of: "Small Worlds" "Come Back to Earth"

    88 | What We're Listening To: June 12, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 29:48


    Hello out there! Hope you like music, here's a show all about it. This week on WWLT, we're Talkin': Richie Havens, "Here Comes The Sun" Courtney Marie Andrews, "It Must Be Someone Else's Fault" Bowerbirds, "Thrift Store" Father John Misty, "Mr. Tillman - Live"

    87 | This Land Is Your Land

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 16:41


    This week on Talkin' Folk we're talking about the song "This Land is Your Land" by Woody Guthrie. His song was a response to another patriotic song of the time, tune in to check it out.  Don't forget we're also selling This Land shirts on https://shop.jomboymedia.com that benefit the NMAAHC, details on our website!

    86 | What We're Listening To: June 5, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 31:37


    This week's episode isn't about new music, because we haven't been listening to new music this week. We've been focused on listening and learning about the issues at hand in the Black Lives Matter movement. So this week, we've decided to tip our caps to the influential black folk artists both new and old. Odetta, "Hit or Miss" Carolina Chocolate Drops, "Leaving Eden" Leon Bridges, "River" Keb' Mo', "Life is Beautiful" Lead Belly, "Irene (Goodnight Irene)"

    85 | The Times They Are (Hopefully) A-Changin'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 26:28


    This weeks episode is for George Floyd and everyone else who has been treated wrongly because of the color of their skin.  On this episode, we're Talkin' about the social issues at hand and how they still haven't changed...but hopefully the times will indeed be changing. We're also thanking any artist or public figure who is using their platform to speak out against prejudice and inequality; including looking back to thank Bob Dylan for his courage during the 60s and 70s. Songs covered: Bob Dylan, "Hurricane" "The Lonesome Death of Hattie Carroll" "The Times They Are A-Changin'"

    84 | What We're Listening To: May 29, 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 29:28


    Happy Friday you wild and crazy people! Thanks for tuning in for WWLT, this week we're Talkin': The Fearless Flyers, "Nate Smith is the Ace of Aces" Eric Clapton & BB King, "Rollin' and Tumblin'" BONUS: Rollin' and Tumblin' history lesson Gin Wigmore, "Hangover Halo" Christian Lee Huston, "Get The Old Band Back Together"

    83 | Chris Stapleton

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2020 31:10


    The great Chris Stapleton! Do we need to say much more than that? Hope you enjoy this episode hosted by Nick and Ryan. Songs covered: "Nobody to Blame" "Either Way"

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