Best Steve Bragg Podcasts (2025)

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ABP #373 - Accounting Training for the CFO 8:36

5d ago8:36

8:36

How much accounting training does a CFO need?

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Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299 1:17:04

33m ago1:17:04

1:17:04

You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of roots rock, alt-country, and Americana. Whatever you wanna call it, they’ve been making records where rock, pop, country, and other forms of American roots music overlap since the mid-1980s. But Louris’…

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Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297 44:50

1d ago44:50

44:50

Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she sees the world. All of her albums have cool, crunchy guitar parts that take folk songwriting to a new rockin' level. On her new album 'Forever,' Hiatt's diverse influences are woven into songs that tou…

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Bonus Mary Sue Twohy: From Folk Roots to Radio Waves 41:12

3d ago41:12

41:12

SiriusXM's folk radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has not had a straight career path, but it's certainly been adventurous. Mary Sue, who is about to be inducted into the Folk DJ Hall of Fame, has held many different jobs over her life, most notably as a touring singer songwriter and as a beloved folk radio programmer, host and active community member…

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Sam Moss: Gentle Folk Sounds and Woodworking Bounds, ep. 296 58:25

8d ago58:25

58:25

Although the ever-enigmatic Sam Moss is not a great swimmer, he named his latest album 'Swimming.' The folk singer with a gentle demeanor is back with thoughtful songs and captivating melodies. Hailing from New England, Sam has carved out a unique niche in the folk world, blending naturalistic themes with an introspective approach to songwriting. W…

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Covered in Moss: Anna B Savage's World of Folk, Birds and Ireland, ep. 295 57:32

15d ago57:32

57:32

Anna B Savage is down to earth and witchy as hell at the same time. Over her three albums, she's cultivated a memorizing sound and epic image – like David Bowie, Bjork, Kate Bush, etc. – that's gained her a god-like reputation. A reputation which preceded the actual human being behind the art, leaving some to wonder what it would be like to speak t…

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Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour: Satan's Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red, ep. 294 1:07:30

22d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Carolyn Kendrick's latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, 'Each Machine,' which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the co…

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ABP #372 - The CPA Firm Business Model 8:22

26d ago8:22

8:22

Why the CPA firm business model causes so much employee turnover

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Kiley McMurtrey 40:41

1M ago40:41

40:41

From Setbacks to Success: Kiley McMurtrey’s Inspiring Journey from Bonneville to the University of Utah This week on the podcast, Lori sat down with Kiley McMurtrey, a former Bonneville volleyball standout whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. Kiley overcame back-to-back major knee injuries during high school—one on each leg—and went on to a…

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Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks, ep. 293 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny Light Horseman. I've known Josh for many years, after meeting him in Pittsburgh while he was on tour with Dawn Landes. I felt instant friendship with him (and honestly with the entire Dawn Landes band that day). We haven't seen…

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Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s), ep. 292 50:22

1M ago50:22

50:22

In 2024, Vermont's Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound influence of their father, whose deep love for artistry and creativity laid the foundation for Lutalo's musical path. We delve into the broad variety of their influences, from underground hip-hop to African drumming classes, eac…

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ABP #371 - The Differences Between US GAAP and UK GAAP 5:46

1M ago5:46

5:46

A summary of the key differences between US and UK GAAP

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Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills, ep. 291 57:50

1M ago57:50

57:50

Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor are counted among his many collaborators and his four-decade career has earned him 16 GRAMMY Awards and numerous other accolades. In our Basic Folk conversation, he shares stories about his upbringing in Warren, Ohio, where his fa…

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Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning…

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ABP #370 - A New Year's Resolution 8:09

2M ago8:09

8:09

A new year's resolution that might actually work.

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Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride, ep. 290 1:11:13

2M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

It's 2024 recap time on Basic Folk! Cindy & Lizzie dive into a most special year-end reflection, featuring highlights from our honest conversations with folk musicians. We revisit THE top episode of the year, Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin's insightful discussion on navigating artistic challenges and living a simple life. Cindy shares her favorite epi…

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Steve Belnap 49:03

3M ago49:03

49:03

🏀🎙️ We Are D93 Podcast: This week, Lori catches up with Steve Belnap, a proud D93 graduate from the early '90s who has risen to become one of the top college basketball referees in the nation! Hear his journey from the courts of D93 to officiating on some of the biggest stages in college basketball. 🏆✨ Don't miss this inspiring story of perseveranc…

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Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home, ep. 289 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the bluegrass-adjacent Trampled by Turtles, is a talented musician AND a great outdoorsman. From the small town of Mankato, Minnesota, to the vibrant music scenes of Duluth and Minneapolis, Simonett shares his upbringing in a musically-inclined, nature-loving family, shaped by the sounds of church hymns …

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ABP #369 - Accounting for Crypto Assets 5:04

3M ago5:04

5:04

Changes in the accounting for crypto assets

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Becca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection, ep. 288 58:17

3M ago58:17

58:17

I (lizzie) first came across Becca Stevens via her collaboration with string group The Attica Quartet. Her new album, Maple to Paper, is really different from her previous releases. If you think you know everything that there is to know about Becca Stevens as a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, you are wrong. And you are going to be so am…

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Twisted Pines' Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past, ep. 287 1:19:48

3M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines' latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her uncelebrated polka origins. Daughter of renowned trumpetist Eric Parks, the younger Parks grew up in New York's Hudson Valley in a very creative family (her mother was also a dancer and the one who made Kathleen practice all the time). She sta…

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John Murdoch 37:57

4M ago37:57

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On this week’s episode of the We Are D93 podcast, Lori sits down with Ucon Elementary Principal John Murdoch, a true community hero and longtime member of the Idaho National Guard. 🇺🇸 John joined the Guard back in 1991 and has been faithfully serving our country ever since. Listen in as he shares insights on balancing his role as a principal with h…

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ABP #368 - Accounting for Carbon Credits 8:13

4M ago8:13

8:13

How to account for carbon credits

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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers, ep. 286 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

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Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies and Songs of Comfort. The pair both had babies and were wanting to do a project that centered around calming music for both children and adults. They were shocked at the album's reception by adults (aka non-babies) who listened af…

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Shawna Bragg 40:00

4M ago40:00

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🎙️ This week on the We Are D93 Podcast, Lori sits down with Shawna Bragg, a true pageant extraordinaire and community powerhouse! 🌟 Tune in as Shawna shares insights from her journey in the pageant world, her commitment to empowering young people, and the unforgettable stories that have shaped her career. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! #We…

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The Sound of Women's Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day 16:34

4M ago16:34

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I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and found myself thinking about We Shall Overcome and singing it by myself surrounded by fallen leaves and pine trees. I put on Dawn Landes’ new album: The Liberated Woman’s Songbook, I thought about women of the past and how they found their strength. I started posting cl…

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From Songwriting to Sobriety: Kasey Anderson's Journey to His Final Album, ep. 285 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

We're starting with the end in our conversation with Kasey Anderson. On the pod, we've covered a lot of firsts; debut album, origin stories and the beginnings. Ever since I (lizzie) have known Kasey, his social media bio has been "gradually retiring songwriter." I'm always teasing him about "What does that mean? When are you going to retire?" Offic…

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Riffing on Life: Chuck Prophet talks Music, Surfing, and Storytelling with Mark Erelli, EP. 284 1:16:09

4M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Editor’s note: For this episode, we invited our friend Mark Erelli to interview Chuck Prophet. The two are familiar with each other's work through songwriting together for Mark's latest album Lay Your Darkness Down (2023). We're thrilled to welcome Mark back as guest host! Chuck Prophet has been a mainstay on the indie and Americana music scenes si…

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ABP #367 - Accounting for Trade Spend 7:48

5M ago7:48

7:48

The options for how to account for trade spend

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Liv Greene on Finding her Tender Little Queer Heart, ep. 283 55:32

4M ago55:32

55:32

Oh how I've longed to talk to Liv Greene. Every once in a while you come across a young artist that seems older and wiser than her 26 years. Liv's been giving me that impression since I met her in 2019 when she was at Club Passim waiting tables and breaking hearts on the stage at just 21 years. Ok enough about being young. Liv's been writing, study…

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Jalen Fuhriman 46:58

5M ago46:58

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This week on the We Are D93 podcast, Lori sits down with Jalen Fuhriman, a 2013 graduate of Bonneville High School and co-owner of Spitfire Pickleball. Jalen shares how Spitfire Pickleball is giving people the opportunity to enjoy the sport year-round. Tune in to hear about his journey from D93 to entrepreneur and his passion for the growing pickle…

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Exploring Ancestral Roots with Blind Pilot, ep. 282 56:02

4M ago56:02

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The Oregon-bred indie folk music outfit Blind Pilot goes on a deep spiritual journey on their new album In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain (produced by Josh Kaufman). The music inspiration for frontman Israel Nebeker lay in his songwriting process. After struggling with writing for years (this is the first Blind Pilot album in 8 years), he set asid…

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Amy Helm: Letters to Women and the Legacy of The Barn, ep. 281 1:14:03

5M ago1:14:03

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Amy Helm has had one of the most fascinating lives that any person can have. As you might have guessed from her famous last name, she comes from roots music royalty. Amy Helm is the daughter of Levon Helm, the beloved late drummer for the incredible groundbreaking Canadian American group The Band. She also continues to run and uphold the musical le…

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ABP #366 - How to Recognize Revenue from Non-Monetary Gifts 5:29

5M ago5:29

5:29

How to recognize revenue from non-monetary gifts

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Episode 31, Alexis Tucker 39:58

5M ago39:58

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This week on the podcast, Lori sits down with Alexis Tucker, College and Career Advisor at Bonneville High School. Tune in as they explore the many opportunities available for students in D93, from college prep to career readiness. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation designed to help students take the next step toward their futures!…

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From Reality Bites to Nursery Rhymes: Lisa Loeb's Unconventional Journey, ep. 280 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

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Looking back at her wildly successful and always adventurous career up to this point, it feels inevitable that Lisa Loeb was always going to be a songwriter and have a music career. But young Lisa probably could have done any creative job well. She grew up surrounded by music, yes, but she also had a passion for theater, and got her degree in compa…

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Episode 30, Darren Guthrie 36:11

5M ago36:11

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🎙️ This week on the We Are D93 podcast, Lori catches up with Darren Guthrie, also known as "Papa Bear," the camp director at Pine Basin. 🏕️ Darren dives deep into the rich history of this D93 treasure and shares stories from his time at the beloved camp. Don't miss this special episode to learn more about Pine Basin’s legacy! #WeAreD93 #PineBasin…

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Folk Music, Friendship, and Fountain Pens: Nerding out with Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger, ep. 29 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

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The names Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger have come up more often than not when talking to fiddlers on Basic Folk. The pair have single handedly mentored hundreds of our favorites in fiddle music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Darol's online music school, music camps, festivals and more. Darol and Bruce joined us on the occasion of their newes…

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Basic Folk Presents: American Masters: Creative Spark feat. Jewel 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Do you ever find yourself watching, reading, or listening to something truly amazing and wondering, “How did they do it?”. That's why we wanted to share an episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, the award-winning …

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Balancing Dreams and Reality: A Folk Debate on Ambition, ep. 278 1:10:27

6M ago1:10:27

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Welcome to another edition of Folk Debate Club, our occasional debate series! To discuss Ambition vs Acceptance, we welcome our panel: music journalist Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk boss Cindy Howes, and yours truly Lizzie No. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our special guests singer-songwriter Michaela Anne & producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss, al…

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Episode 29: Ryan Leonard 36:10

6M ago36:10

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This week, Lori Biggs sits down with Ryan Leonard, who played nearly every down of the very first Civil War game between Bonneville and Hillcrest. Hear Ryan's firsthand account of that unforgettable matchup, the intense rivalry, and the moments that defined the game. You won't want to miss this trip down memory lane with a player who experienced it…