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A history of folk, roots, and americana music--one record at a time. Written, produced, & hosted by Matt Watroba.
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What if the government knows more about UFOs than they're telling us? Join us on Paranormal Yakker as we dive into this tantalizing possibility with our returning guest, renowned ufologist and bestselling author Kevin Randall. This episode takes an in-depth look at the mysterious events of 1973, a year notorious for its surge in UFO sightings, land…
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Alien Messages, Matriarchy & Human Civilization with Dr Irena Scott
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Are we living in the end times, or are we misunderstanding the messages from beyond? Join us on Paranormal Yakker as we welcome Dr. Irina Scott, the acclaimed researcher and author of "Aliens and the Apocalypse: The Meaning of Alien Messages." In this compelling episode, we challenge long-held beliefs about human civilization, questioning the narra…
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The Profound Impact of Alien Abductions & ET Encounters with Kathleen Marden
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What if you discovered that alien abductions could unlock hidden potentials and transform lives? In this stirring episode of Paranormal Yakker, we feature Kathleen Marden, a luminary in UFO and alien abduction research, who takes us through the harrowing yet enlightening experiences of Denise Stoner and Jenny Henderson. Their bizarre encounter in C…
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Mass UFO Sightings, ET Contacts & Human-Alien interaction with Preston Dennett
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Prepare yourself for an electrifying journey into the unknown as UFO and paranormal researcher Preston Dennett returns to Paranormal Yakker! Discover the mind-boggling details of the mass UFO sightings in Farmington, New Mexico, where an entire town observed hundreds of crafts. Preston suggests these events might be part of an extraterrestrial publ…
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Past Lives, Future Lives Revealed with Dr Bruce Goldberg
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Past life regression & future life progression hypnotherapist Dr Bruce Goldberg talks about karma, reincarnation & how hypnosis can reveal our past lives & our futures in his interview with Stan. Send us a textBy Stan Mallow
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Anthology of American Folk Music wsg Jeff Place & Peter Stampfel
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It wasn't a big seller when it was released in 1952, but the music on the Anthology of American Folk Music continues to inspire and influence roots music to this day. Join me for a chat with Jeff Place from Smithsonian Folkways Records and Peter Stampfel--one of the founding members of the the Holy Modal Rounders.…
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Dave Carter with Tracy Grammer When I Go WSG Tracy Grammer
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Their career together lasted a brief 5 years before Dave Carter's sudden death in 2002, but the impact of Dave's songs continue to influence and inspire to this day. When I Go was their first record together. Recorded in Tracy's kitchen/ living room, When I go was an introduction to one of America's finest songwriters. Thanks to Tracy for joining m…
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Library Of Congress Recordings With Stephen Winick & Si Kahn
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This episode is not about a single recording. Instead, I bring in Library of Congress Folklife Specialist, Stephen Winick, and Songwriter and community organizer Si Kahn to talk about the historic recordings of the Library Of Congress dating back to the 1920s. These recordings have, in many ways, kept folk music alive through the decades. They cont…
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So this happened. I was doing research on the last episode about Richie Havens and his record Mixed Bag. I decided to take a chance and reach out to the great American actor Louis Gossett Jr to see if he would like to talk about his old friend Richie. If you heard episode 9, you know he co-wrote the song Handsome Johnny with him. The day after the …
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Richie Havens Mixed Bag WSGs John Platt & Cliff Eberhardt
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Mixed Bag came out late in 1966 and introduced the world to the soulful interpreter of great songs, Richie Havens. His performance as the opening act at Woodstock cemented his fame, but he continued performing and recording for decades after. He was a beloved figure on the music scene. My guests for this episode are radio veteran John Platt, and Ri…
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John Hartford Aereo Plain with Art Menius
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This record changed the landscape of bluegrass music. Sam Bush said there would be no New Grass without Aereo Plain and the Aereo Plain band.By John Hartford Aereo Plain
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This amazing song has traveled the world. Often mistaken for a traditional song (the highest compliment in my opinion) it was written by the late Chicago songwriter, Michael Peter Smith. We lost Michael in the Summer of 2020. I was able to have a long chat about the tune with him in the green room at the Ark in Ann Arbor, MI a few years before he d…
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Stan Rogers Between the Breaks Live With John Gorka & Garnet Rogers
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Let's go behind the scenes of one of the best live recordings in folk, roots, & americana history. Great songs, amazing energy, and all from an artist who left this world way too soon. Stan's brother Garnet and John Gorka are my guests!By Stan Rogers
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John Prine With special guests, Don White & Andrew Calhoun
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Released in October of 1971, John Prine's debut, self-titled recored was a game changer. It really was the blueprint for a decades long career that continues to inspire song writers and camp fire singers to this day. I am joined by Andrew Calhoun and Don White.By John Prine
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Kate & Anna McGarrigle with Eve Goldberg, Joe Boyd, and Chaim Tannenbaum
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When Kate & Anna McGarrigle's self-titled, debut record was released in January of 1976 it sounded like nothing else of the time. Inventive harmonies, Innovative arrangements, and fresh writing combined to create 35 minutes and 6 seconds of sonic perfection. It's a recording that continues to inspire and influence to this day. With special guests E…
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Mississippi John Hurt Today With Garnet Rogers
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Mississippi John Hurt made his first recordings in 1928. He didn't record again until 1963. His guitar playing has influenced thousands. He recorded "Today" for Vanguard Records in 1966. Let's dive into what made this sweet, gentle and talented man so influential. My friend Rev. Robert Jones helps me go track by track, and Canadian singer songwrite…
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These are excerpts from an interview I did with Townes Van Zandt on December 12, 1992 in Detroit, MI. It includes two live performances. This stuff has not been heard by anyone in over 30 years! I got the date of the interview wrong in the podcast.By Matt Watroba
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Townes Van Zandt Live at the Old Quarter with special guest Don Gonyea
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Explore with me the almost mythical life of one of our greatest songwriters, Townes Van Zandt. His Live at the Old Quarter is the perfect introduction to a songwriter who, many believe, set the bar for all of the others. My guest is National Public Radio's Don Gonyea.By Townes Van Zandt
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Skaggs & Rice With special guest, Kari Estrin
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Two outstanding musicians converge in 1980 to record a tribute to the old-time duets of the 40s, 50s & 60s. A mandolin, a guitar, and 2 vocalists. That's it. The result is simplicity, goodness, and truth. Oh, and a record that is still inspiring decades after its release.By Skaggs & Rice with Kari Estrin
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It was the second album and the debut major label release for this duo from Georgia, and it changed lives. Mary Gauthier is my guest as well as Laura Jones and Cara Valenti.By Indigo Girls with Mary Gauthier
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Season 1 is complete and season 2 will start on November 14. But first, a little business...By Matt Watroba
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Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie Together In Concert WSG/ Joe Jencks
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This iconic 2 record set bringing together 2 generations of folk singers turned a new audience on to the genre in 1975. With special guest, Joe Jencks.By Matt Watroba
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Released in 1996, Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, along with producer T-Bone Burnett, created a timeless album of original songs that continues to inspire and influence americana music to this day. My special guest is singer and songwriter, Danny Schmidt.By Gillian Welch Revival wsg/ Danny Schmidt
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The Golden Ring 5 Days Singing, A Gathering Of Friends
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Sometimes we make music for the sheer joy of community and song--that is the spirit of the Golden Ring. More of a concept than a group, the Golden Ring introduced so many folks to the sound of traditional music and the joy of making it with friends, This episode focuses on three records: A Gathering Of Friends For Making Music (1964) and Five Days …
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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band-- Will the Circle Be Unbroken
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This iconic triple album was recorded in 1971 and released in 1972. It's both a celebration of roots music, and a bridge between generations of players, singers and pickers. Doc Watson, Roy Acuff, Mother Maybelle Carter, Jimmy Martin...the list goes on. My special guest for this episode is Joe Newberry.…
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He is the Godfather of acoustic guitar players, an amazing singer, and a man who devoted his life to the preservation and presentation of American roots music. His 1965 Vanguard Records release, Doc Watson and Son, is a perfect snapshot of Doc as a musician and as an entertainer. My special guest is multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer, …
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This episode will focus on Tom Paxton's first major label recording, Ramblin' Boy. I will use some archive tape from an interview I did with Tom in 2007, and my special guest will be New York folk D.J, Wanda Fisher.By Matt Watroba
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Marty Robbins, Gunfighter Ballads & Trail Songs
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With special guest, Ranger Doug Recorded in 1959 on Columbia Records, this collection of western songs continues to inspire into the 21st century.By Matt Watroba
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This amazing collection of songs was recorded and released in 1940. This is, what many consider to be, one of the first concept albums. My special guest will be Wood Guthrie scholar, Mark Fernandez.By Matt Watroba
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Harry Belafonte At Carnegie Hall: With James Keelaghan
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This historic concert was significant for so many reasons, you'll just have to listen to find out what they are. Canadian singer songwriter James Keelaghan discovered this record as a young boy and it changed his life.By Matt Watroba
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Hazel Dickens & Alice Gerrard Hazel & Alice
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A stunning recording by two pioneers of bluegrass & country music. Special guest, Cathy FinkBy Cathy Fink
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One of America's best songwriters releases a perfect album of songs. With special guest, Jeff Daniels.By Jeff Daniels
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This iconic concert was recorded at Carnegie Hall in 1963. It changed lives. With special guest, John McCutcheonBy John McCutcheon
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Full episodes will launch on May 11, 2022By Matt Watroba
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