Best Folky Podcasts (2024)

Cover of Nirvana's song minus the vocals, obviously, cuz Kurt was a legend and I'm not about even try to think I could re-create his vocals.By Big Tunes Matthews

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The Making of Classified Personal 1:05:50

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As The 4 of Us gear up to unveil our latest album, Crescent Nights, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit the records that shaped our journey to this moment. In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and co-host, Greg Canty, host of the WinHappy podcast, to explore one of the most pivotal chapters in our story—Classified Personal, our…

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Pop Goes The Weasel 2:58

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Pop Goes The Weasel by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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The Whaler by Thrice.m4a 3:31

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#coversongBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Goo(f) 2:34

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Goo(f) by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Jim Jones At Botany Bay {version 2} 4:38

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Rendition of an Australian folk song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Mary And Big Salty Tears by Sublime/ the Ziggens 4:16

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Mary And Big Salty Tears by Sublime/ the Ziggens by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Fare Thee Well {Oscar Isaac Cover} 3:16

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Cover of Oscar Isaac's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Purple Acid Ocean; Crystal Island 5:00

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Purple Acid Ocean; Crystal Island by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Funky Punky Monkey 2:50

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noBy Big Tunes Matthews

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The Making of Amplifier (the one you may have never heard of!) 45:21

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Welcome back to another episode of the Please Do Something Podcast, where we dive deep into the stories behind the music. Today, we’re talking about “the one that got away” – our elusive, unreleased, third album, Amplifier. With no time constraints, no budgetary constraints, and our very own home studio, we thought we had everything we needed to cr…

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The Making of Man Alive 51:39

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As The 4 of Us prepare to release our latest album, 'Crescent Nights', I thought it would be fun to explore the albums that have led us to this moment. Joining me for this journey is my good friend and co-host, Greg Canty (host of the WinHappy podcast). In today’s episode, we dive into the making of our second album, 'Man Alive'. Did we suffer from…

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The Making of Songs for the Tempted 1:10:32

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Making an album is always an exciting challenge and adventure. As The 4 of Us gear up to release our latest album, Crescent Nights, I thought it would be fun to chat about the albums that got us here and the lessons we've learned along the way. Joining me for this series is my good friend and co-host, Greg Canty. First up, let's talk about Songs Fo…

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Love Song {the Cure Cover} 3:50

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Cover of the Cure's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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My, My, Hey, Hey {Neil Young Cover} 3:36

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Cover of Neil Young's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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He Had A Map 4:32

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By Big Tune MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Mountaintop 4:07

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Written by Blake in collaboration with MikeBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Untitled Song 3:08

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Untitled Song by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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The Man Who Sold The World {David Bowie Nirvana Cover} 3:14

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Rendition of David Bowies songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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It's Okay Today {remixed 3 17 24} 5:28

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Written by me with help from MikeBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Where Is My Mind {Pixies Cover} 3:54

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Cover of Pixies songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Close Your Eyes And Count To Ten {Grouplove Cover} 4:48

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Cover of Grouplove's songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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Hold My Hand: Reflecting, Reframing, and Reigniting Creativity in Menopause 40:15

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Calling all songwriters in midlife! This episode of Beyond the Chord marks the end of Season 1, and to celebrate, we're taking a deep dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of being a creative force during menopause. Join us as we reflect on our journeys since our first inspiring conversations that kick-started this whole thing! We'll discuss…

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Jim Jones At Botany Bay 4:50

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Cover song. Artist unknown.By Big Tunes Matthews

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House Of The Risin' Sun {Bob Dylan Animals Cover} 4:22

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Cover/ rendition of Bob Dylan/ the Animals' song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Be More Gillian: Hope & hilarity for the Menopausal Mischief-Makers! 41:14

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Calling all menopause warriors! There's hope on the horizon, and it might just involve epic goodie bags and killer menopause policies (because let's face it, sometimes this feels like joining a club with a hazing ritual involving serious brain fog). This week, The Calamity Janes are on a mission to change the menopause narrative – and maybe even sn…

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Goodbye To The Old Me: Educating Malba Through Menopause Mayhem! 36:20

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This week's episode throws Malba a hilarious education! We're diving headfirst into American politics, Royal Family meltdowns, and the joys (ahem, challenges) of navigating online shaming. But buckle up, because we're also exploring the four cycles of womanhood – is it just us, or does menopause feel like a creativity superpower with a side of hot …

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Crazy Fool {Sublime Cover} 2:30

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Please don't sue me, lol.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Transform Your Life! Menopause, Mythical Makeovers & Our New Song! 39:05

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This week on the show, Malba and Caragh are all about transformation! Menopause might feel like a plot twist, but it's also your chance to become the fabulous, phoenix-rising-from-the-ashes version of yourself you've always dreamed of (complete with optional hot flushes, of course). We'll be diving deep into the weird world of historical menopause …

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I Remember Everything {Zach Bryan cover} 4:16

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Cover of Zach Bryan's song.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Karate {Tenacious D Cover} 1:23

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Cover of Tenacious D's songBy Big Tunes Matthews

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You're Not Getting Older, You're Leveling Up! 33:52

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This week, The Calamity Janes are getting real about gut health, identity theft, and even Shia LaBeouf! (Yes, you read that right.) Buckle up as we explore how these seemingly unrelated topics can actually help you unlock your creative purpose and positively impact the world around you. Plus, we'll debunk the myth of "getting older" and reveal the …

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For What It's Worth {Buffalo Springfield Cover} 2:42

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Please don't sue me.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Planetary Alignments, Primal Screams & Bee Wisdom: It's Game Time! 34:19

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This week The Calamity Janes are getting cosmic with the lowdown on Pluto conjunctions! Feeling like you're in a screaming match with the universe? We get it (hello, menopause!). But before you unleash your inner banshee, we'll also be buzzing about the wisdom of bees and how they can teach us valuable life lessons. Plus, we've got a brand new song…

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The Man In Me {Bob Dylan Cover} Live On Zoom Mic 2 5 24 1:56

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Please don't sue me, lol.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Filling Your Cup: From Phones to Horses, and The Jar Song is Born! 46:29

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This week, The Calamity Janes tackle tech troubles, equestrian escapades, and the messy heads we all share. But fear not, because we're also on a mission to help you fill your creative cup! We'll explore how making space in your life can unleash hidden talents, even if it feels like your brain is experiencing its own personal menopause (think hot f…

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Patchwork Perfect: Owning Your Messy Masterpiece with The Calamity Janes 36:15

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This week, The Calamity Janes get real about vulnerability! We'll be diving into the hilarious (and sometimes frustrating) world of sibling rivalry, deciphering the universe's "signs" (even if they're coming from your disgruntled teddy bear), and revealing the origin story of The Calamity Janes themselves. Remember, everyone has something unique to…

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Fragile Heart & Finding Faith: The Calamity Janes Get Folky! 36:43

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This week, The Calamity Janes are hanging with the folk music glitterati! We'll be exploring the power of self-belief (because sometimes, having faith feels like navigating menopause with a smile - it's possible, but requires a certain level of… creativity). Plus, we've got a whale of a time digging up this week's unverified menopause fact and to t…

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Get Weird 2:54

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Get Weird by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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U Smell Like Uhh 2:12

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U Smell Like Uhh by Big Tunes MatthewsBy Big Tunes Matthews

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who knows 🤔 1:24

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Foolin' around on a teenage engineering K.O. II ep-133By Big Tunes Matthews

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Khar -Shabi By T. Fazylova 2:54

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"Khar-Shabi" by T. Fazylova remixed in Studio One 6 Professional version using UAD plug-ins to create the reverb effect.By Big Tunes Matthews

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Bad Blake 3:36

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This is probably terrible. It's me just "going for it" after primarily just having written the main riff. The breakdown was improvised, for example.By Big Tunes Matthews

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