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Who am I?
I'm the co-host of Roots Music Rambler with Francesca Folinazzo. We interview artists, songwriters, producers, journalists and fans of Americana, bluegrass, country, roots, folk, blues and related genres of music with a deeper focus on the person's musical roots. We look at place, time, environment, family and more to see what influenced the music we love so. I grew up in Eastern Kentucky with regular Friday night visits to a pickin' and grinnin' session my parents participated in. By the time I was in high school, I was a country music disc jockey and had seen John Prine live 3-4 times. While I migrated away from what we now call Americana music in my teens and 20s, I've spent most of my adult life returning to my own musical roots and exploring good songs and good musicians at every turn.
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What is my podcast about and/or how does it relate to the playlist topic you chose?
Roots Music Rambler started in 2017 as a blog and eventually became three podcast episodes hosted by Francesca Folinazzo. Then the pandemic hit and the blog and podcast evaporated along with our "normal." In 2023 while pondering Tyler Childers' latest album, I thought it would be fun to talk about his evolution as an artist on a podcast. I messaged her and said, "Let's bring Roots Music Rambler back as a podcast!" And so we did. We interview artists, songwriters, producers, journalists and fans of Americana, bluegrass, country, roots, folk, blues and related genres of music with a deeper focus on the person's musical roots. We look at place, time, environment, family and more to see what influenced the music we love so.
What is my podcast playlist about?
To get inspired to co-host Roots Music Rambler, I like to listen to other Americana-focused shows to know what's going on in the industry, discover new artists, hear other perspectives on the artists we talk about and the like. So I started searching and never really found a good, curated list of shows that meet that standard. Thanks to GoodPods, I can curate my own, so I am and share it here with you!
1. Americana Podcast
Why this podcast?
Who better to talk about Americana music than Robert Earl Keen? Not only does he bring the artists perspective to the table, but lets them tell their stories while weaving in their perspective on the creative process, careers and more. Great show!
Americana Podcast
American Songwriter, Robert Earl Keen
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Americana Podcast: The 51st State is a platform dedicated to sharing and expanding on the Americana genre's roots, reach, and definition. Each episode is told from the point of view of the musicians that have dedicated their lives to it. Robert Earl Keen, Americana pioneer and host, interviews musicians, exploring their unique histories, creative processes, successes, failures, and everything in between.
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How many episodes does Americana Podcast have?
Americana Podcast currently has 41 episodes available.
What topics does Americana Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Culture, Americana, Live Music, Artist, Career, History, Country, Interview, Music, Creative, Band, Music Business, Entertainment, Podcast, Folk, Podcasts, America, Tour, Music Interviews, Musician, Music Commentary, Network and Guitar.
What is the average episode length on Americana Podcast?
The average episode length on Americana Podcast is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of Americana Podcast released?
Episodes of Americana Podcast are typically released every 34 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Americana Podcast?
The first episode of Americana Podcast was released on Apr 22, 2019.
2. Southern Americana
Why this podcast?
Love Southern Americana because it's bigger than just music. They talk a lot about the Americana "lifestyle" but are certainly heavy on the music and certainly very focused on the South, which makes sense. Good listen.
Southern Americana
OneSouthernMedia
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Americana means many things to many people. For some, it's music; for others, it's a way of life. The goal is to take you on a journey of Americana's music, people and places, especially as it relates to the South. Recorded in the scenic community of Leiper's Fork, TN, we'll bring you in-depth interviews that help you better connect to the Americana lifestyle.
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How many episodes does Southern Americana have?
Southern Americana currently has 62 episodes available.
What topics does Southern Americana cover?
The podcast is about Americana, Places & Travel, Society & Culture, Music, Podcasts and Music Interviews.
What is the average episode length on Southern Americana?
The average episode length on Southern Americana is 56 minutes.
How often are episodes of Southern Americana released?
Episodes of Southern Americana are typically released every 12 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Southern Americana?
The first episode of Southern Americana was released on Mar 4, 2020.
3. NPR's Mountain Stage
Why this podcast?
At first, I didn't want to include NPR or other terrestrial radio driven podcasts to highlight more independent podcasters, but I continually come back to Mountain Stage to find new artists and listen to good tunes. So I did away with that requirement.
NPR's Mountain Stage
West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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The Mountain Stage Podcast is the complete recording of the entire live show. It features songs that were cut from the radio broadcast, and it is the only place you can hear the full finale song. New episodes become available about 10 days after the premiere broadcast date. We have Spring and Fall seasons of new broadcasts, so if you heard a recent show but don’t see it at the top of the feed, just scroll back a few weeks or use the search function to find a specific artist.
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How many episodes does NPR's Mountain Stage have?
NPR's Mountain Stage currently has 356 episodes available.
What topics does NPR's Mountain Stage cover?
The podcast is about Americana, Live Music, Music, Live, Indie, Folk, Podcasts, Npr and Rock.
What is the average episode length on NPR's Mountain Stage?
The average episode length on NPR's Mountain Stage is 135 minutes.
How often are episodes of NPR's Mountain Stage released?
Episodes of NPR's Mountain Stage are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of NPR's Mountain Stage?
The first episode of NPR's Mountain Stage was released on Jul 29, 2013.
4. Folk on Foot
Why this podcast?
Artists talking about where they're from and how they came to celebrate the music they learned there? Sounds a lot like what we do at Roots Music Rambler and Matthew Bannister does a great job of it! I'm not huge into folk music, but feel like I stay somewhat informed here.
Folk on Foot
Matthew Bannister
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“Modest people, playing gorgeous music, speaking articulately about areas they love. Fabulously calming” – one listener’s description of this multi-award-winning podcast in which Matthew Bannister goes walking with top folk musicians in the landscapes that have inspired them. “A restorative breathing space in sound” – The Telegraph. “Immaculately produced” – The Times
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How many episodes does Folk on Foot have?
Folk on Foot currently has 162 episodes available.
What topics does Folk on Foot cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts, Arts, Music Interviews and Performing Arts.
What is the average episode length on Folk on Foot?
The average episode length on Folk on Foot is 55 minutes.
How often are episodes of Folk on Foot released?
Episodes of Folk on Foot are typically released every 10 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Folk on Foot?
The first episode of Folk on Foot was released on Jul 29, 2018.
5. Pacific Street Blues & Americana
Why this podcast?
A little more classic rock and blues oriented, but a fun exploration of the influence of various artists of old on the music we know and the music of today. Rick Galusha is fun to listen to.
Pacific Street Blues & Americana
Rick Galusha
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Founded in 1991 - now in our fourth decade
Nebraska Music Hall of Fame, inducted,
Iowa Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, inducted,
Blues Foundation, Keeping the Blues Alive, recipient
Omaha Blues Society Award., recipient
Heard in England and across the High Plains
Musical Ecclectrity - Pacific Street Blues & Americana exploring the blues through the familiarity of Archival Classic Rock
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How many episodes does Pacific Street Blues & Americana have?
Pacific Street Blues & Americana currently has 404 episodes available.
What topics does Pacific Street Blues & Americana cover?
The podcast is about Americana, Joe, Music, Classic, Podcasts and Rock.
What is the average episode length on Pacific Street Blues & Americana?
The average episode length on Pacific Street Blues & Americana is 80 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pacific Street Blues & Americana released?
Episodes of Pacific Street Blues & Americana are typically released every 2 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Pacific Street Blues & Americana?
The first episode of Pacific Street Blues & Americana was released on Oct 29, 2020.
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