Podcasts about Celtic

These are the songs you loved most in 2025. The votes are in. The stories are written. From powerful folk anthems to driving reels and unforgettable voices, these tracks defined the year in Irish & Celtic music. Welcome to the Top 20 Irish & Celtic Songs and Tunes of 2025 as chosen by fans, fueled by community, and celebrating Celtic culture through music on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #740  -  -  Subscribe now! Kinnfolk, Niamh Dunne, Natalie Padilla, Socks in the Frying Pan, Scottish Fish, Kyle Carey, The Drowsy Lads, Heather Dale, Sheridan Rúitín, The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery, The Gothard Sisters, Screaming Orphans, Doolin', Fialla, Jigjam, Eimear Arkins, Austral, Ed Miller, Arise & Go, Willowgreen GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Kinnfolk "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain 5:10 - WELCOME 10:08 - Niamh Dunne "Ballyneety's Walls" from Portraits 13:27 - Natalie Padilla "Balsamroot" from Montana Wildflower 17:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Irelands Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 21:47 - Scottish Fish "Annie's" from Currently 26:37 - FEEDBACK 30:35 - Kyle Carey "Nach Muladach, Muladach Duine Leis Fhèin" from The Last Bough 33:32 - The Drowsy Lads "Lost and Found Hooley" from Time Flies 38:56 - Heather Dale "Weaver" from The Green Knight 42:20 - Sheridan Rúitín "Dean McLeod" from Only Savage 45:52 - The Ciderhouse Rebellion with Molly Donnery "Murphy's Running Dog" from A Little Bit Slanted 50:43 - FEEDBACK 53:47 - The Gothard Sisters "Adventurer" from Moment in Time 56:56 - Screaming Orphans "This Is the Life" from Paper Daisies 59:31 - Doolin' "Mary's Jigs" from Doolin' 1:03:56 - Fialla "The Road to Drumleman" from A Rare Thing 1:08:48 - THANKS 1:11:53 - Jigjam "Red Paddy on the Ridge" from Phoenix 1:16:30 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 1:20:03 - Austral "Woodford Nights" from Thylacine 1:26:55 - Ed Miller "The Wide Rio Grand" from Many's The Fine Tale 1:31:26 - Arise & Go "The Dirty Bee: La Grondeuse / Mutt's Favourite / Break Yer Bass Drone / The Dirty Bee" from Meeting Place 1:36:36 - CLOSING 1:38:25 - Willowgreen "Walking on the Waves" from Sheila's Brush 1:42:40 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

Darren hosts Danny and Tony on a bruising episode of 4 Tims and a Podcast as the lads dissect a disastrous night in Lanarkshire, where Celtic slumped to a 2–0 defeat against Motherwell at Fir Park. The result leaves new manager Wilfried Nancy with five losses in his opening seven matches, and the pressure is rapidly mounting amid growing belief that his time in the dugout may be running out.We dig into where it has all gone so badly wrong, asking whether the situation is still salvageable or if the damage has already been done. The discussion turns to the alarming lack of desire, confidence, and quality being shown by the players, and how years of incompetence at boardroom level have left Celtic sleepwalking into this perilous position.The focus then shifts to a massive derby weekend, with Rangers heading to Celtic Park just three points behind the champions. With so much at stake, we debate whether defeat would spell the inevitable end of Nancy's tenure. Finally, with the transfer window now open, we examine how Celtic's current instability could see the club taken advantage of, and what—if anything—can realistically be done to turn things around. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

• Explores in depth the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season• Looks at the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus, as well as female gift bringers, holiday Spirits, and Yuletide animals• Shares crafts such as how to make a Yule Log, practices such as Winter Solstice divinations, and recipes for traditional foods and drinksFor millennia cultures have taken time out to honor the darkest days of the year with lights, foods, and festivities.In ancient Egypt, people decorated their homes with greenery at the festival of the rebirth of the God Horus. The ancient Romans shared gifts, especially candles, at the midwinter festival of Saturnalia. In Scandinavian and Germanic cultures, the Yule Log was burned in the hearth, fruit orchards were wassailed, and sheaves of wheat were displayed to carry luck into the New Year. In Celtic cultures, mummers and guisers went door to door, and European mistletoe (Viscum album) was gathered by Druids as a medicinal and magical aid.Ellen Evert Hopman shares folklore, recipes, rituals, and crafts to enliven your Yuletide observance. She explores the origins of the Christmas tree and Santa Claus as well as holiday Spirits and Yuletide animals. She explains how to perform Winter Solstice divinations and make traditional foods and drinks such as Elizabethan gingerbread cookies and Wassail. And she looks in depth at the medicinal and magical properties of the many herbs, barks, and berries associated with the Christmas and Yuletide season such as Frankincense and Myrrh, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Hibiscus, Bayberry, and many more. This guide offers practical and magical ways to celebrate and honor the darkest days of the year.Ellen Evert Hopman is a master herbalist and lay homeopath, who has been a Druidic initiate since 1984. She is a founding member of the Order of the White Oak, the Archdruidess and founder of Tribe of the Oak, a former professor at the Grey School of Wizardry, and a member of the Grey Council of Mages and Sages. She is the author of Celtic herbals and Druid novels, including Secret Medicines from Your Garden, The Sacred Herbs of Samhain, and Once Around the Sun: Stories, Crafts, and Recipes to Celebrate the Sacred Earth Year. She lives in Massachusetts.https://elleneverthopman.com/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

2 January 2026 will mark the 55th anniversary of the Ibrox Disaster.This 1971 tragedy claimed the lives of 66 football fans, a catastrophe that affected families and communities across Scotland.This podcast tells the story of Celtic and the Ibrox Disaster.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic's past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys' history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.comEnjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode #457 of TMT•Chaos reigns in a win over Livingston•We urgently need upgrades now•Two massive games this week for Celtic•The best and worst of 2025and much moreTreat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/You can help support the production of these podcasts, get AD FREE content as well as gaining access to over 1100 extra episodes at patreon.com/20MinuteTimsSign up for Celtic's Youth Development Lottery The Celtic Pools and help shape Celtic's future here - https://celticpools.securecollections.net/index.aspx?Agent=353920MT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The AFCON knockout picture is coming into focus as Groups A and B close and the rest of the field fights for position. We break down Morocco's surge, Egypt's control, Sudan and Mozambique's historic runs, and what to watch as the group stage continues.Then we head to London for a massive Premier League showdown with **Arsenal hosting **Aston Villa in a title-race swing game.We also dive into the Columbus Crew's managerial search with strong Scottish ties, Wilfried Nancy's turnaround at Celtic, and finish in Brazil with John Textor making another bold move at Botafogo.Plus, Picks of the Week from around the global game.

In this episode, Sherrod Blakely, Gary Washburn, and Kwani Lunis dive into Jaylen Brown's legacy as a Celtic following another 30+ point performance. They also debate how far the Celtics can go this season and what they want to see from this team in 2026. The Big 3 NBA Podcast is Powered by: 

We look forward to the last games of 2025 with Celtic facing a tricky trip to Motherwell, Hibs and Aberdeen both seeking a confidence-building win and Dundee facing Kilmarnock in a six-pointer in the bottom six. With Iona Ballantyne, Cillian Sheridan and Rory Loy.

The final fixtures of 2025 in the Scottish Premiership saw a huge result for Motherwell who beat Celtic, plus wins for Rangers, Hibernian, Dundee and Dundee Utd.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Gordon Dalziel & Jim Duffy for the last show of the year! There's a topflight action as St. Mirren travel to Ibrox as Rangers aim to cut the points gap on Hearts and Celtic face Motherwell as they look to keep their winning form. We discus Gordon Dalziel's viral moment from today and bring you all the build up to tonight's action with our reporters around the grounds.Plus Beat The Pundit & The Full Time Teaser

In this episode of The Huddle Breakdown, we react to the chaotic 4-2 victory over Livingston and ask the big question: Is Wilfried Nancy's “basketball match” style of football sustainable for a title race? James and Alan debate whether the defensive frailties are a necessary price to pay for the “peak Ange-ball” levels of chance creation, while dissecting the glaring imbalance between the lethal left side (Tierney/Maeda) and the struggling right side (Ralston/Yang). Plus, we look ahead to the midweek clash with Motherwell—will their “smart” pressing trap Nancy's side? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Go Radio Football Show: 30th of December, 2025. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Join Rob MacLean, Billy Dodds and Mark Guidi as they preview a big night of games in the Scottish Premiership. On the penultimate day of 2025, Rob McLean is joined by Billy Dodds and Mark Guidi for a lively two-hour football debate. With the January transfer window about to open, the stakes couldn't be higher for Celtic and Rangers. Hearts remain top, but can they hold off the big two? Expect candid insights, bold predictions, and a few laughs as the panel tackles everything from tactical gambles to recruitment blunders. Wilfried Nancy under the microscope: Is Celtic's 3-4-3 system a masterstroke or a ticking time bomb? Transfer window pressure: Why this January could define the Scottish Premiership title race. Striker crisis: The brutal truth about Celtic and Rangers' lack of a proper No. 9. Hearts' rise: Can Derek McInnes' men really go all the way? Listener calls: Passionate fans weigh in on Celtic's defensive frailties and Rangers' rebuild. Predictions & drama: Motherwell v Celtic, Rangers v St Mirren, and the relegation dogfight dissected. Moment of the Year: Scotland's unforgettable night at Hampden to seal World Cup qualification. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Gordon Duncan, Roger Hannah and Andy Halliday are taking your calls in the studio. They look forward to the last set of Scottish football league games of 2025. The panel talk about the January window and who they think would come to the big Glasgow two as callers put names forward. Andy was feeling very confident about his side Motherwell taking on Celtic and thinks it will be a great game. Plus Beat The Pundit and one of the hardest Full Time Teasers to date for Roger and Andy

The Go Radio Football Show: 29th of December, 2025. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  Don't miss it – PLAY and HIT SUBSCRIBE, and NEVER miss an episode! Rob MacLean is joined by Rangers Legend Barry Ferguson and Celtic Hero Charlie Mulgrew for analysis, big opinions, transfer window predictions to title talk. The team dives into the festive fixtures of the Scottish Premiership as we gear up for the last games of 2025 and the first of 2026. Download for a lively discussion on Christmas celebrations, tactical headaches, and the drama ahead. Festive Catch-Up: The team shares how they spent Christmas—family time, Santa questions, and even a birthday twist! Fixture Focus: Five big matches tomorrow night, including the headline clash: Motherwell vs Celtic. Celtic's Defensive Dilemma: Why the Hoops are leaking goals and what needs to change. Tactical Talk: Counter-attacks, shaky structures, and why every opponent now fancies their chances. Predictions & Pressure: Can Celtic keep pace with Hearts? Will Motherwell spring a surprise? Can Rangers close the gap? The Scottish Football Moment Of The Year! The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Iain hosts Hef & Tommy as they look back on Saturday's victory over Motherwell in the Scottish Premier League, and how things look going into St Mirren on Tuesday night and Celtic next weekend. They'll look at what went well, and who played well, against Motherwell and maybe touch on one or two negatives as well. This Is Ibrox - Your number one Rangers Podcast for daily news, transfer updates, match previews, reaction, and exclusive interviews. Whether it's breaking stories or deep analysis, we deliver trusted, up-to-date coverage of everything happening at Rangers Football Club.

Our 574th episode, which aired on December 21, 2025, and featured our annual holiday episode of Christmas and winter-themed Celtic music. Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy – St. Nick's, One Boiled in Lead – Apple Tree Wassail, Silver Blackwater Ceili Band – Apples in Winter/The Green Fields of Woodford/James McMahon's, Music in the Valley Touchstone – White Snow, Jealousy Countercurrent – Her Bright Smile/Skating on the Harborfront, Not So But Far Otherwise Aisling Brendan Conal – Snow on the Tracks/Miss Ramsay's, Jump Out of It Damien O'Kane & Ron Block – Two Metre Gossip/The Icy Skid, Banjovial Christine Primrose – Last Night My Mind Was.../The Drunkenness That Christmas Brought Us, Celtic Mouth Music Greenfire – The Ice Castle/Old Rag, Greenfire The Glencoe Lads – Shetland: Christmas Day I'da Mornin', Home Port Bohola – Christmas Concerto, Bo-Ho-Ho-Hola The Chieftains – The Dingle Set Dance, The Bells of Dublin John McCutcheon – For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Water from Another Time

Andrew Maclean is joined by Simon Donnelly and Marvin Bartley in the studio as they bring you a review of the last weekend of Scottish football in 2025. They take the listeners' calls and reactions to their team's performances.The panel also review controversial refereeing calls, a Hoops fan wants to sign Livingston's left-back as a STRIKER and Marvin Bartley tries Scottish tablet for the first time...The pair also dish out their half season awards!

All the reaction after a huge win for Hibs in the derby, victories for Celtic, Rangers and Dundee and draws in Paisley and Aberdeen.

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins, Cammy Bell & Kenny Mill taking your calls on the Openline reacting to Celtic's victory away at Livingston and Rangers battling to a 1-0 at home to Motherwell

Andrew Maclean is joined by Hugh Keevins, Cammy Bell & Kenny Mill as we take you through a festive football card as Celtic travel to Livingston and Rangers host Motherwell

Celtic polka that fits well in an old time playlist.

Gaea Star Crystal Radio Hour #650 is an hour of dynamic, inspired, visionary acoustic improvised music played by The Gaea Star Band with Mariam Massaro on vocals, Native flute, Celtic harp, double flute, acoustic guitar, mandolin and 4- and 8-string ukulele, Bob Sherwood on piano and Craig Harris on Native drum and congas. Recorded live at Singing Brook Studio in Worthington, Massachusetts in mid-December of 2025, today's show begins with the meditative, impressionistic “Living In The Bliss”, a tone poem with soaring Native flute and fundamental, earthy accompaniment before we move into the upbeat, joyful, spacious “Rising”, a fine folk air with a gorgeous vocal from Mariam above an effervescent accompaniment of galloping congas, chiming ukulele and rich, burnished piano chords that unhurriedly explores and inspires. “To The Crystalline Temples Of Light” is a deeply emotional, mystical air driven along by Mariam's chiming, eldritch mandolin, overtone-soaked double flute and Bob's romantic, Prokofiev-like circular minor figure that lingers after the music ends. “Gather Together” is a prayer of peace and unity from the “Gaea Star Crystal” album that the ensemble portrays as a staid, formal opera aria with tight acoustic guitar work, imaginative piano and a foundational conga groove. “Jophy” is a character to whom Mariam has turned to during several episodes, a monkey who finds a purple flower in a “Jabarandi” tree and the ensemble illustrate the tale in yet another Prokofiev homage, this time to the narrative, onomatopoetic embodiment of characters through music. Learn more about Mariam here: http://www.mariammassaro.com

It's a look and listen back to our favorite picks of 2025! Join Patricia Fraser for a reprise of the best in contemporary Celtic music counted down in chronological order. Happy New Year (Bliadhna Mhath Ur) from Celt In A Twist!   Flook - Koady/The Burning Lion  Frigg - Game Of Frigg  Gnoss - Keefa Hill  The Rumjacks - Pulled From The Shore  Langan Band - I'm Alive  Willos - Vallely's Treat  Grumpy O Sheep - Jesse James Theme Dropkick Murphys - Chesterfields and Aftershave  Brogeal - Stuck Inside  Haggis X-1 - Down In The Valley  Woodlands Backfall - Wild Mountain Thyme   Basco - The Huntress/Twenty Thousand Stars  Cassie And Maggie - Dougie's Set (ft. Dougie MacDonald) CANCON   ​59:35

Celtic Christmas is here. Carols, reels, and winter warmth from Belfast to Pittsburgh. Turn it up and deck the halls...Celtic style. Do you need a soundtrack for lights, baking, or a snowy drive? This week's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast is packed with festive favorites and fresh Celtic Christmas cheer. The Gothard Sisters, Kinnfolk, Irish Christmas in America, Ritchie Remo, The Chivalrous Crickets, Boston Blackthorne, The Shamrocks, The Rogues, Terry McDade & The McDades, Plunk Murray, Kathleen MacInnes, The Irish Rovers, Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin, Seán Heely On the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #739  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:13 - The Gothard Sisters "Here We Come a Caroling" from A Celtic Christmas 3:27 - WELCOME 6:12 - Kinnfolk "A Wintertime Feast" from A Wintertime Feast 10:58 - Irish Christmas in America "Set Dances_Single Jig  -  An Suisin Ban, The Hunt, Clancy's" from A Long Way From Home 15:42 - Ritchie Remo "Christmas Family" from Home For Christmas 18:52 - The Chivalrous Crickets "Carol Set  -  Sussex Carol / Bring a Torch Isabella / In dulci jubilo / Ding Dong Merrily on High" from A Chivalrous Christmas 24:23 - FEEDBACK 28:41 - Boston Blackthorne "Christmas in Pittsburgh 1943" from A Celtic Christmas 33:37 - The Shamrocks "Christmas in Belfast" from Single 36:56 - The Rogues "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" from Hellbound Sleigh 38:13 - Terry McDade & The McDades "Maybe This Christmas" from Winter Rose 40:44 - THANK YOU 42:59 - Plunk Murray "I Saw Three Ships" from Christmas in the Pub 45:52 - Kathleen MacInnes "Santa Take Me Home" from Single 48:48 - The Irish Rovers "Bells Over Belfast" from An Irish Christmas 51:54 - Celtic Woman, Sean Griffin "I'm in Love for Christmas" from Nollaig – A Christmas Journey 55:34 - CLOSING 57:17 - Seán Heely "Silent Night" from So Merry as We Have Been 1:02:15 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, as we celebrate Celtic Christmas, remember this: caring for the earth is part of the old traditions. It's stewardship. It's community. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet. It's a gift to our families and our neighbors. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history, yet too many politicians would rather toast billionaires by the fire than help working families keep their homes warm and their bills low. Real change begins when we stop letting the ultra - rich write our energy policy and run our government. Choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, greater freedom, and a world that can still sing for future generations. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic WANT MORE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC? I host multiple podcasts, but the other big show of the year is Celtic Christmas Music. It's a free podcast highlighting Christmas music by Celtic musicians. The show is nearly as old as this podcast. You can enjoy 6 new episodes every year, all supported by folks like you. In fact, head on over to the Celtic Christmas Music Patreon page so you can listen to the show for free and follow it as well. IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODFEST Today's show is brought to you by Irish & Celtic Music PodFest. Our first ever festival will feature three Celtic bands, including yours truly, Marc Gunn. It's happening Sunday, March 8, 2026 at The Lost Druid Brewery in Avondale Estates, GA. Follow our event page on Facebook for more details. Or even better, Follow us for Free on our Patreon page. While you're there, you'll also find out about the Kickstarter we're launching for an album of the Best Celtic Music of 2025. And you can find out how You can get involved. ALBUM PINS ARE CHANGING THE WAY WE HEAR CELTIC MUSIC I got an email from Discmakers, my CD manufacturer, saying they were forced to raise their prices because of tariffs by our president. This is a tax on Americans. So if you love CDs, remember that the prices will go up. So please support those higher priced CDs. But there is an option for those who don't want to buy CDs and for those who want a better alternative for the environment. It's the Album Pin. Album Pins are lapel pins themed to a particular album. You get a digital download of the album. Then you can wear your album. All of my latest Album Pins are wood - burned and locally produced. This makes them better for the environment. And they are fun and fashionable. If you want to learn more about Album Pins, you can read more about them on my celtfather.Substack.com or just buy one at magerecords.com THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

(00:00) Felger and Mazz, with Alex Barth, Matt Dolloff and Jake Seymour filling in, debate what each Boston sports team is wishing for Christmas. (11:34) Dolloff's tiers: Best Christmas movies.(21:43) We take your lovely phone calls. (30:47) Hour No. 3 finishes with a Celtics thought from Jake. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tomorrow, Celtic fans around the world will celebrate Christmas. In the past, they could also have gone to watch the Bhoys in action.This podcast tells the story of Celtic's last Christmas Day game.Every week, you can listen for free to more tales from Celtic's past, as told by Matthew Marr (Hail Hail History).You can also take part in free walking tours which visit the sites that have shaped the Bhoys' history. To find out more, visit: www.celticwalkingtours.wordpress.comEnjoy…(and Merry Christmas)Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode #456 of TMT•Wilfried Nancy gets his first win as Celtic manager•What does it mean going forward?•What is our January shopping list?•Time for presentsand much moreTreat yourself or the 20MT listener in your life, as well as supporting the podcast with some 20MT merch at 20mt.bigcartel.com/You can help support the production of these podcasts, get AD FREE content as well as gaining access to over 1100 extra episodes at patreon.com/20MinuteTimsSign up for Celtic's Youth Development Lottery The Celtic Pools and help shape Celtic's future here - https://celticpools.securecollections.net/index.aspx?Agent=353920MT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom & Dunny are back after a week break to discuss Aston Villa's win over Manchester United, Morgan Rogers' rise to stardom, how Unai Emery has turned Villa into a title contender, the issue with the xG argument, Alexander Isak's worrying injury for Liverpool, why van de Ven wasn't sent off for the challenge, another wild game from Cristian Romero, the bottom three being destined for relegation, West Ham's horrendous recruiting record, Wilfried Nancy finally getting a win at Celtic and Dunny's cruise line adventures. Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celtics fans won't get to watch their beloved team on Christmas Day, but they got the next best thing--a 3-game winning streak! Cap and Guillermo discuss the latest string of gritty W's for the C's, sparked by the play of their energy players. Plus, who are their favorite all-time Celtic 5-man lineups? #NBAXmas #NBA #NBAChristmas #Celtics #DifferentHere #JoeMazzulla #JaysonTatum #HugoGonzalez #LukaGarza #Pacers #RickCarlisle

AFCON wasted no time reminding us how unforgiving tournament soccer can be. On tonight's Soccer Over There, we break down the first two days of action, including late drama in Group A, hard-earned wins for Egypt and South Africa, and what these early results tell us about the road ahead.We then zoom out to the global game as CAF and AFC move toward launching their own Nations League competitions. What are the benefits, the drawbacks, and how could these tournaments reshape international soccer calendars already under strain? Jarrett Smith also helps the show go off the rails as Celtic, USMNT, and ShamWow all make appearances to close out the first hour of the show. Hour two is all about Picks of the Week, highlighting the matches and stories you need to have on your radar.Presented by the Brewhouse Cafe and Around the Corner Lager, powered by NoFo Brewing.

It's the final Keeping The Ball On The Ground of 2025!Hearts proved the worth of their title-chasing status once again as they beat Rangers at Tynecastle to move 12 points clear of Danny Rohl's side. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ian McCall discuss the significance of such a big win for Derek McInnes and his team and whether we can now view them as title favourites...Their closest challengers, Celtic, finally got their first win under new boss Wilfried Nancy in a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen. Can the Frenchman turn his disastrous start around and prove the doubters wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This podcast starts with Harry asking Andrew & Matthew about the Aberdeen game and discussions around the game last for about 10 minutes before, in our usual way, they meander into a completely different topic where we discuss the squad Nancy inherited, the fan anger and whether it's justified and the inherent causes. Someone once described our podcast as a Celtic fan equivalent of TMS. I think in this episode you can see why.Oh and then the bhoys are asked - if you could have one Celtic present from Santa, what would it be.Ho Ho Ho - Merry Christmas to you and yours from all here at Celtic Underground.Enjoy…Apple podcastsSpotifyAmazonPlayer.fmSpreakerAudioboomYoutube This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecelticunderground.substack.com/subscribe

This week Sam & Natalie are joined by former Everton & Celtic defender...ALAN STUBBS!Alan Stubbs sits down alongside Sam Allardyce and Natalie Pike to discuss all things football from Celtic's turbulent start to the season to Everton's impressive performances with David Moyes.They start the pod by talking about Everton's recent results and whether they should've had a penalty against Arsenal before Alan tells the story of how he looked after a young Wayne Rooney including hiding him in his back seat away from paparazzi. The trio then chat in detail about Celtic's turbulent start to the season, Martin O'Neill's return to the club bringing stability and why Wilfried Nancy needs to get things right quickly in order to keep his job.Alan & Sam then discuss winning the Scottish Cup with Hibs, who wins the Scottish Premiership & could we see familiar faces returning to Celtic this season?Alan, Sam & Natalie then talk about Everton's season, how Alan convinced Grealish to join the club in Marbella & the one thing that Everton are missing.Finally we end the pod discussing Alan's toughest opponents and some of his more memorable teammates including why Paolo Di Canio loves karaoke.

It's the final Keeping The Ball On The Ground of 2025!Hearts proved the worth of their title-chasing status once again as they beat Rangers at Tynecastle to move 12 points clear of Danny Rohl's side. Si Ferry, Slaney, Andy Halliday and Ian McCall discuss the significance of such a big win for Derek McInnes and his team and whether we can now view them as title favourites...Their closest challengers, Celtic, finally got their first win under new boss Wilfried Nancy in a 3-1 victory over Aberdeen. Can the Frenchman turn his disastrous start around and prove the doubters wrong? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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It's a Reaction Monday on SDH AMWe keep an eye on AFCON Day 2 and look back at the openerWilfried Nancy wins his first match at Celtic- we look at what he has to say afterSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler stops by in hour 2 for cards and calls from the weekend and a look at Yanks Abroad

Morocco opened the Africa Cup of Nations with a composed win in Rabat, setting the tone for a tournament carrying enormous expectations — and signaling how quickly the global game is evolving. Today's Morning Espresso breaks down Morocco's opener, the standout moments, and what it tells us about the hosts' path forward.We also look at a major shift in international soccer as Africa and Asia move toward Nations League formats, reshaping the calendar and the balance between club and country. What does this mean for players, federations, and the future rhythm of the game?Plus, relief at Celtic as Wilfried Nancy finally earns his first win, injury updates that could ripple across Europe and international play, and a full Refill of headlines from around the world.The game never stops — and neither do we.

We look back on a huge win over Celtic, a battling draw with Hibs and a week that finally felt like progress for Dundee United.

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This week Jason, Joe, Marty, Liam and Scott gather to draw the Christmas raffle and talk about Wilfried Nancy's first win as Celtic manager. Hail Hail!!

We round up all the talking points of the weekend action as Wilfried Nancy's Celtic finally win and Hearts beat Rangers to stay six points clear at the top of the table. With Andrew Petrie, Stephen McGowan and Cillian Sheridan.

Gordon Duncan, Andy Halliday and Roger Hannah take your calls after Celtic's victory over Aberdeen, a first win for new manager Wilfried Nancy.There's more reaction to Rangers' defeat at Tynecastle, and the panel discuss if Hearts are now favourites for the title?And Andy Halliday gets absolutely slaughtered by one caller!

The Go Radio Football Show: 22nd of December, 2025. This is a catch-up version of the live, daily Go Radio Football show.  It's beginning to look a lot like the Jambos! Hearts stun Rangers at Ibrox and tighten their grip on the top spot, leaving Celtic scrambling to regain momentum after a much-needed win over Aberdeen. Paul Cooney is joined by Barry Ferguson and Andy Walker for a festive football feast of analysis, big opinions, and transfer window predictions. From VAR controversies to title talk. Hearts on Fire: How Derek McInnes turned Hearts from bottom last season to title contenders. Reality Check for Rangers: Danny Röhl admits the gap is widening—what's next for Ibrox? Celtic's Turning Point? Wilfried Nancy gets his first win after four straight defeats, but fans remain unconvinced. James Forrest's Incredible Record: 17 seasons scoring for Celtic—will we ever see that again? VAR Madness: The baffling decision that left fans fuming. Transfer Window Buzz: Who should Celtic and Rangers sign in January? Motherwell's Rise: Third in the table and playing some of the best football in Scotland. The Go Radio Football Show, weeknights from 5pm-7pm across Scotland on DAB, Online, Smart Speaker and on the Go Radio App. IOS: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/go-radio/id1510971202  Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.thisisgo.goradio&pcampaignid=web_share  In Association with Burger King. Home of the Whopper, home delivery half time or full time, exclusively on the Burger King App  https://www.burgerking.co.uk/download-bk-app. Follow us @thisisgoradio on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Tik Tok  Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbsfwnlMFeI&list=PLBoA8NYTpHtcqoS3M5IrA0C7K-iCmvg-F For more Podcasts from Go Studios, head to: https://thisisgo.co.uk/podcasts/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1ATeQD... 

Richard Gordon and the team react to Hearts 2-1 Rangers and Celtic 3-1 Aberdeen

Christina Alexander, Shaka Hislop and Alejandro Moreno react to PSG defeating Flamengo on penalties to win the Intercontinental Cup. Then, a discussion about Luis Suárez's contract extension. Plus, Derek Rae joins the show to discuss Wilfried Nancy's future as Celtic manager and preview Gio Reyna's return against his former team, Borussia Dortmund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Sam Dalling, Jordan Jarrett-Bryan and BarcaJim to discuss Celtic's alarming start under Wilfried Nancy, late drama in the Carabao Cup and look ahead to the weekend's Premier League fixtures.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

It's a Caught Offside Red Card-Man of the Match special! The boys dive into topics such as the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations tournament, the cost of attending this summer's World Cup, Wilfried Nancy's brutal start at Celtic and much much more!Plus, Andrew is forced to cope with the unfortunate reality that he's not even the "#1 Dad" in his own house... where he is in fact the only dad to speak of.For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! We've got a great Mailbag special up on the PLUS side now with questions on MLS' potential new divisions, the best holiday gifts we've ever received, if NYE is overrated and what entertainment we're consuming to help get ready for the World Cup.To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brother Richard joins Timothy for a discussion of King Arthur. We cover the themes explored in Arthurian legends, the Celtic origins of some of the stories, and the historic King Arthur. If you would like to help us continue to make Strange Familiars, get bonus content, t-shirts, stickers, and more rewards, you can become a patron: http://www.patreon.com/StrangeFamiliars SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring the anomalous, the luminous and numinous. We're a community for creators and fans vibrating around common curiosities, shared interests and persistent passions. spectrevisionradio.com linktr.ee/spectrevisionsocial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, it's raw, real, and straight from the crowd. I'm sharing live recordings from IrishFest Atlanta, plus a couple gems listeners sent in. You'll hear chatter, claps, and the kind of energy you only get in the moment. Hit play and come hang out at the festival with me. Sundials, Heather Dale, Celtic Brew, Olivia Bradley, Kira Doppel, Sarah Ling, Kathleen O'Donohoe, May Will Bloom, Irish Brothers, The Muckers, Fialla This week on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #738  -  -  Subscribe now! GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items with what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have until December 4 to vote for this episode. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:12 - Sundials "Star of the County Down" from Live Recording 3:52 - Heather Dale STORY OF LISTENING 6:09 - WELCOME 8:39 - Celtic Brew "Dominic's Farewell to Cashel / Contentment is Wealth" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 10:25 - Olivia Bradley "My Match It Is Made" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 14:19 - Kira Doppel and Sarah Ling "Broken Pledge Set" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 18:43 - Kathleen O'Donohoe "Castle Dromore" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 21:39 - FEEDBACK 21:57 - HEATHER DALE ON FEEDBACK That was part of an interview that I did with Heather Dale a while back. Suffice it to say… I want your feedback for the new year. If you have questions or comments. If you have your own story to share, I'd love to hear it and share it with our listeners. Feel free to send an audio file, if you like. Or just email me follow@bestcelticmusic 27:19 - May Will Bloom "Gypsy Rover" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 30:25 - Irish Brothers "Brennan on the Moor" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 33:03 - The Muckers "The Crash" from live recording at IrishFest Atlanta 36:40 - THANKS 38:26 - STORY OF HEROES OF OUR TIME and ONE OF US One of my family's favorite songs by Heather Dale is the song "One of Us". She talks about it. 45:12 - Heather Dale "One of Us" from Imagineer 48:32 - STORY OF LEAF 53:02 - Heather Dale "Leaf" from Sphere 56:54 - CLOSING 57:48 - Fialla "Not a Doctor" from live recording 1:02:42 - CREDITS Support for this program comes from Cascadia Cross Border Law Group, Creating Transparent Borders for more than twenty five years, serving Alaska and the world. Find out more at   www.CascadiaLawAlaska.com Support for this program comes from Hank Woodward. Support for this program comes from Dr. Annie Lorkowski of Centennial Animal Hospital in Corona, California. Support for this program comes from International speaker, Joseph Dumond, teaching the ancient roots of the Gaelic people. Learn more about their origins at Sightedmoon.com The Irish & Celtic Music Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather and our Patrons on Patreon. The show was edited by Mitchell Petersen with Graphics by Miranda Nelson Designs. Visit our website to follow the show. You'll find links to all of the artists played in this episode. Todd Wiley is the editor of the Celtic Music Magazine. Subscribe to get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. Plus, you'll get 7 weekly news items about what's happening with Celtic music and culture online. Best of all, you will connect with your Celtic heritage. Please tell one friend about this podcast. Word of mouth is the absolute best way to support any creative endeavor. Finally, remember. Clean energy isn't just good for the planet, it's good for your wallet. Solar and wind are now the cheapest power sources in history. But too many politicians would rather protect billionaires than help working families save on their bills. Real change starts when we stop allowing the ultra - rich to write our energy policy and run our government. Let's choose affordable, renewable power. Clean energy means lower costs, more freedom, and a planet that can actually breathe. Promote Celtic culture through music at http://celticmusicpodcast.com/. WELCOME THE IRISH & CELTIC MUSIC PODCAST * Helping you celebrate Celtic culture through music. I am Marc Gunn. I'm a Celtic musician and also host of Pub Songs & Stories. Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This podcast is for fans of all kinds of Celtic music. We are here to build a diverse Celtic community and help the incredible artists who so generously share their music with you. If you hear music you love, please email artists to let them know you heard them on the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast. Musicians depend on your generosity to release new music. So please find a way to support them. Buy a CD, Album Pin, Shirt, Digital Download, or join their community on Patreon. You can find a link to all of the artists in the shownotes, along with show times, when you visit our website at celticmusicpodcast.com. Email follow@bestcelticmusic to learn how to subscribe to the podcast and you will get a free music - only episode. You'll also learn how to get your band played on the podcast. Bands don't need to send in music, and you will get a free eBook called Celtic Musicians Guide to Digital Music. It's 100% free. Again email follow@bestcelticmusic I have an interesting show for you today as we wait for the results of the Celtic Top 20 and we finish our annual Celtic Christmas episode. First, I reached out to Celtic musicians on the show and asked for them to email audio recordings of live performances they did. I had only a couple responses. In fact, the first artist you heard today was… But I also recorded a bunch of performances at IrishFest Atlanta this year. I got permission to use many of those recordings for this special episode. These are live, raw recordings that I made in the audience. So you'll hear people chatting and weird sounds throughout. But we did our best to get you some of the best recordings from this show. If you have a live recording you made, send it to me. Because I would like to do this again next year. Finally, I found pieces of an interview I did with Heather Dale a couple years back. I'm slipping those recordings, along with some of her music and the stories behind the songs. THANK YOU PATRONS OF THE PODCAST! Because of generous patrons like you, the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast releases new episodes nearly every single week. Your support doesn't just fund the show—it fuels a movement. It helps us share the magic of Celtic music with thousands of new listeners and grow a global community of music lovers. Your contributions pay for everything behind the scenes: audio engineering, stunning graphics, weekly issues of the Celtic Music Magazine, show promotion, and—most importantly—buying the music we feature from indie Celtic artists. And if you're not yet a patron? You're missing out! Patrons get: Early access to episodes Music - only editions Free MP3 downloads Exclusive stories and artist interviews A vote in the Celtic Top 20 Join us today and help keep the music alive, vibrant, and independent.

It's a busy one on the pod as we are at Tannadice Park, St James' Park and the Etihad – as Steve Crossman gets the latest from the EFL Cup quarter-finals and asks what's next for Celtic as they suffer another defeat.The pod starts in Scotland after Wilfried Nancy has now lost all of his first four matches as Celtic manager. It's the first time since January 1978 that the club have had a run like that, that's after Dundee United came from behind to win 2-1. We hear from Nancy himself and Scottish football reporter Kenny Crawford who watched the action unfold. Steve is joined by John Murray and Clinton Morrison as they witnessed Newcastle beat Fulham – in a game that nearly went to penalties! They also hear from Yoane Wissa after he scored his first goal for Newcastle. And not only that, Ian Dennis and Leon Osman join the pod from a very wet Etihad Stadium after they saw Manchester City beat Brentford 2-0 – even Pep Guardiola makes a cameo!And we find out the state of play for the British teams in Women's Champions League action on Wednesday night, after the final round of league phase fixtures.Timecodes:01:20 – Celtic section. 07:27 – Wilfried Nancy interview. 13:13 – Newcastle v Fulham analysis. 15:00 – Yoane Wissa interview. 1620 – Eddie Howe interview 18:40 – Marco Silva interview. 24:!5 – Manchester City v Brentford chat. 29:20 - Pep Guardiola interview. 33:20 - Keith Andrews audio. 35:00 – Women's Champions League.