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Top 15 Folk Podcasts

Apr 8, 2025

The Best Folk Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

NPR's Mountain Stage

Top 10 Best NPR's Mountain Stage Episodes

359 Episodes

Avg Length 135m

Latest episode 6 days ago

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.

My Classic Album with Mike Norris

Top 10 Best My Classic Album with Mike Norris Episodes

72 Episodes

Avg Length 91m

Latest episode 2 years ago

My Classic Album' is a podcast about the most acclaimed and loved albums of all time! There are many great albums out there but there's an extra special ingredient that makes an album a classic album. Join Mike Norris as he dedicates each episode to one classic album and looks at the history of the album and its impact in the years following its release. 'My Classic Album' celebrates albums from the 1960's right through to the new millennium from musicians as timeless as The Beatles and Bob Dylan, bands who rock as hard as Led Zeppelin and KISS, as well as contemporary performers such as Arctic Monkeys and Radiohead. 'My Classic Album' has been extremely lucky to play host to incredible singers and musicians including Nathan Stephens-Griffin (Martha, ONSIND), Grammy Award winner Bruce Carroll, guitar virtuoso Adrian Nation (Sky Arts' Guitar Star) and rock singer and guitarist Beth Blade (Beth Blade and the Beautiful Disasters). All have chosen their classic album for the show along with future guests including Rob Wylde (Tigertailz) and blues singer Big Boy Bloater (Imelda May, Big Boy Bloater & The Limits) Whether it's an album you personally can't stop playing or one you've never actually heard, 'My Classic Album' is the perfect companion to some of the greatest albums in history!

Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Top 10 Best Irish & Celtic Music Podcast Episodes

713 Episodes

Avg Length 69m

Latest episode 5 days ago

If you love Celtic music, then welcome to Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. Each week, you'll receive an hour-long award-winning Celtic radio show featuring some of the best independent Irish & Celtic music, and all 100% FREE! It is one of the top music podcasts on iTunes and receives over 10,000 downloads of each show each and every week. You can subscribe to have it automatically download through your favorite podcast player. Did I mention, it was FREE? All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyrights holders.

Legends From The Pacific

Top 10 Best Legends From The Pacific Episodes

170 Episodes

Avg Length 12m

Latest episode 4 months ago

A weekly Asian & Pacific folklore podcast. Join Kamuela Kaneshiro as he shares tales of people, traditions, and gods from Pacific Island countries, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. These stories influenced films, Marvel and DC comic books, Disney movies, Netflix series, TV shows, and books. Episodes include a featured song, and Hawaiian word. www.LegendsFromThePacific.com

Americana Podcast

Top 10 Best Americana Podcast Episodes

42 Episodes

Avg Length 59m

Latest episode 13 days ago

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.

Mandolin Secrets Podcast

Top 10 Best Mandolin Secrets Podcast Episodes

39 Episodes

Avg Length 35m

Latest episode 6 hours ago

This podcast is for every mandolin and guitar player who wants an inspiration boost. Hosts Magnus Zetterlund and Hayes Griffin share professional tips, experiences, and stories that will support every music maker on their journey.

Tales From Wyrd Scotland

Top 10 Best Tales From Wyrd Scotland Episodes

28 Episodes

Avg Length 28m

Latest episode 3 months ago

Tales From Wyrd Scotland is a podcast exploring the wyrd, wonderful world of Scotland's supernatural, quirky and frankly terrifying past. Told in the manner of a fireside tale/radio drama, carefully crafted sound design and eldritch, ethereal music work along side masterful narration to weave eerie tales to chill even the darkest heart.

Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto

Top 10 Best Las versiones musicales del amigo secreto Episodes

240 Episodes

Avg Length 8m

Latest episode 3 days ago

Un programa de radio es inconcebible sin su música y, por eso, creemos que cada fin de semana debe tener un papel protagonista y actuar como algo más que un mero pegamento entre nuestros contenidos.

Mostly Folk

Top 10 Best Mostly Folk Episodes

741 Episodes

Avg Length 74m

Latest episode 3 days ago

New and classic music from artists around the world. Indie artists in the Folk, Singer/Songwriter, Americana, Bluegrass and anything else that pleases my ear and hopefully yours.

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The String

Top 10 Best The String Episodes

307 Episodes

Avg Length 59m

Latest episode 5 days ago

The String is weekly think radio featuring conversations and features on culture, media and American music - anchored by veteran journalist and broadcaster Craig Havighurst. Music makers, enablers, instigators and documentarians are featured with enough time to go deep and burrow into issues, while letting the music play too. Music news, previews, Time Machine Tape and 90 Second Spins round out the hour.

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The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast

Top 10 Best The Picky Fingers Banjo Podcast Episodes

168 Episodes

Avg Length 66m

Latest episode 20 days ago

The world's top podcast for banjo players, fans, and enthusiasts! Hosted by Keith Billik; listen to interviews with professional players, playing tips, and equipment discussions. Contact the show at [email protected]

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Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast

Top 10 Best Foot Stompin Free Scottish Music Podcast Episodes

254 Episodes

Avg Length 42m

Latest episode 1 month ago

Our regular free Scottish music podcast from Scotland featuring the very best of Gaelic, Scots, bagpipes, fiddle, harp music, Scottish bands, ceilidh bands, highland Scottish music, pipe band, traditional, folk and celtic. Visit Foot Stompin for all things Scottish. www.handsupfortrad.co.uk

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Songs and Stories

The Mike Harding Folk Show

Top 10 Best The Mike Harding Folk Show Episodes

310 Episodes

Avg Length 91m

Latest episode 2 years ago

THE MIKE HARDING FOLK SHOW
www.mikehardingfolkshow.com will take you into the world of folk – links to artists you hear on the show / folk clubs & session near you / other folk radio sites / folk record labels / folk festivals and much more. The very best in folk, roots and acoustic.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Pitch List

Top 10 Best Pitch List Episodes

89 Episodes

Avg Length 52m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Based in Nashville, TN, #1 songwriter Chris Lindsey (Every Time I Hear That Song" / Blake Shelton, "Poison and Wine" / The Civil Wars) has set out to discover what makes creative people tick. Starting with what he knows - writing - and branching out to various aspects of the music industry, Pitch List dives deep into the heart of why making music is so magical, mysterious and captivating. Join us for organic conversations with some of music's hit songwriters and artists at the top of our Pitch List.

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Kid Vinyl's Podcast

Top 10 Best Kid Vinyl's Podcast Episodes

27 Episodes

Avg Length 21m

Latest episode 2 years ago

kidvinyl.co.uk broadcasts podcasts about the music that we love, whether they are interviews with acts, or showcases for new and exciting tunes

Hard Rain & Slow Trains: Bob Dylan & Fellow Travelers

Top 10 Best Hard Rain & Slow Trains: Bob Dylan & Fellow Travelers Episodes

202 Episodes

Avg Length 70m

Latest episode 6 months ago

A weekly radio program featuring the music of Bob Dylan, his contemporaries, and his antecedents. Broadcast weekly on Thursdays from 8-9 pm PST on KEPW (97.3 FM-LP), available on www.kepw.org. Hosted by Dan. Artwork by Selena Dugan-Fields.

Mississippi Artist to Artist

Top 10 Best Mississippi Artist to Artist Episodes

65 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Welcome to the Mississippi Artist to Artist podcast brought to you by The Little Yellow Building in Brookhaven, Mississippi. We celebrate Mississippi visual artists of all walks of life and provide them with a platform to share all about themselves and their work. I hope you enjoy learning about their fascinating lives as much as I do!

The Six String Variety Hour

Top 10 Best The Six String Variety Hour Episodes

131 Episodes

Latest episode 6 months ago

The Six String Variety Hour is dedicated to guitar music of all genres and styles and an exploration of all things guitar. Bringing you a look at everything from players to maintenance tips to, tunings and beyond it is a weekly sampling of one of the worlds most popular and versatile instruments.

Alternate Routes

Top 10 Best Alternate Routes Episodes

7 Episodes

Avg Length 47m

Latest episode 6 years ago

Independent music not found on major streaming services, all tracks approved by artists/labels.

A Picker's Paradise Podcast

Top 10 Best A Picker's Paradise Podcast Episodes

10 Episodes

Latest episode 13 years ago

None

Answer Me Ten with Barbara Dickson

Top 10 Best Answer Me Ten with Barbara Dickson Episodes

17 Episodes

Avg Length 37m

Latest episode 3 years ago

Join legendary singer Barbara Dickson as she poses ten questions to different women in the world of music.

The Lost World

Top 10 Best The Lost World Episodes

64 Episodes

Avg Length 60m

Latest episode 2 years ago

Journey into a dark and primeval world of post rock, math-rock, and post-metal, as host Sean Willett guides you through your brooding Tuesday nights. Every show features a new discovery from the forefront of paleontological science, from the skeletons of colossal dinosaurs to the pint-sized remains of Burgess Shale predators. So sit back, relax, and welcome to The Lost World.

Podwireless

Top 10 Best Podwireless Episodes

33 Episodes

Avg Length 114m

Latest episode 8 days ago

The monthly podcast from the world of folk, roots and unpop.
http://www.podwireless.com
http://www.ianaanderson.com

Irish Nights Party

Top 10 Best Irish Nights Party Episodes

4 Episodes

Avg Length 60m

Latest episode 12 years ago

Country & Irish artist show

Rock podcast from Magnatune.com

Top 10 Best Rock podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

Avg Length 57m

Latest episode 2 years ago

60 minutes of Rock, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com

Eclectic Bliss

Top 10 Best Eclectic Bliss Episodes

7 Episodes

Avg Length 37m

Latest episode 11 years ago

Eclectic Bliss: Submerge In Delicious Music. Breathe in the future...Independence is Bliss. The Eclectic Bliss podcast presents an international fusion of the best indie and unsigned artists from around the world. Visit EclecticBliss.com for more information about music featured in this podcast.

The Haute Garbage Podcast

Top 10 Best The Haute Garbage Podcast Episodes

259 Episodes

Avg Length 82m

Latest episode 8 days ago

A weekly music podcast from Portland Oregon. Poorly researched, awkwardly discussed.

Under The Mason's Apron Folk Show

Top 10 Best Under The Mason's Apron Folk Show Episodes

50 Episodes

Latest episode 6 years ago

A monthly-ish podcast featuring folk music old and new for aficionados and the uninitiated alike. From the famous to the obscure, signed or unsigned, live or dead, good or ...erm... whatever. Join Mal and Gramie for an hour of heart-warming songs and tunes and infantile wit. If we like it, we'll play it. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Classical podcast from Magnatune.com

Top 10 Best Classical podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

Avg Length 57m

Latest episode 8 years ago

60 minutes of Classical, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com

Massey's Music Productions

Top 10 Best Massey's Music Productions Episodes

16 Episodes

Avg Length 28m

Latest episode 17 years ago

You know with the music industry the way it is today, you will hear a musician on a nationwide broadcast that is just average at best. They use their looks or some gimmick to market them, but it is defiantly not about the music. Then you go down to "the Corner Church" and there will be a musician that just blows you away, playing for 50 people. It is just not right! This Pod-cast is in protest of the music industry and tries to give the "up and coming" Christian Artists a voice. It's not much but it is the best I can do. God Bless Let me know what you think of the Podcast, with a voice comment!

The Folk Song Hour

Top 10 Best The Folk Song Hour Episodes

6 Episodes

Latest episode 6 years ago

This program is dedicated to the education and exploration of early 1900s folk musics, primarily from North America. For one hour every week we listen to the best in folklorique musics, including blues, ballads, and bluegrass, that all fall under the big umbrella of "folk" music.

Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast

Top 10 Best Record Roulette: A Music Appreciation Podcast Episodes

111 Episodes

Avg Length 30m

Latest episode 10 months ago

This is a podcast about the greatest music of all time. Every two weeks we choose an album from the Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums to discuss with a rotating cast of guests - everything from physicists and journalists to politicians and musicians.

Art of the Underground Podcast

Top 10 Best Art of the Underground Podcast Episodes

7 Episodes

Latest episode 16 years ago

None

Indian Influenced podcast from Magnatune.com

Top 10 Best Indian Influenced podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

3 Episodes

Avg Length 61m

Latest episode 2 years ago

60 minutes of Indian Influenced, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com

My Brain is Hanging Upside Down

Top 10 Best My Brain is Hanging Upside Down Episodes

5 Episodes

Avg Length 70m

Latest episode 1 year ago

Welcome back Josh, Max Murder, Taylor, and CrookIrish for this episode on the illustrious, ground breaking, funny as fucking hell (RIP MCA and Nathanial Hörnblowér) BEASTIE BOYS! Join Maxwell "Murder", Josh, Taylor and CrookIrish as they discuss music from a variety of genres and cultures! Got opinions, questions, or feedback? Come join the discussion on our twitch stream and YouTube channels! --- https://www.twitch.tv/crookirish / --- --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRnKl7hZEIUNKQ9N5A9QrBw ---

Tim and Laurie Thornton's Podcast

Top 10 Best Tim and Laurie Thornton's Podcast Episodes

9 Episodes

Latest episode 8 years ago

Teachings, conversations, and maybe some music from Tim and Laurie Thornton of The Blackthorn Project.

Sound Of The Kootenays

Top 10 Best Sound Of The Kootenays Episodes

10 Episodes

Avg Length 93m

Latest episode 4 years ago

The Kootenays is a diverse region in the South East corner of British Columbia, Canada. Dense forests, rich farmland, high mountain peaks, and fresh clean rivers and lakes surround people from all walks of life who live, work and play here. Some of them also make a lot of really great music! This show is dedicated to the musicians and people who work alongside them to create a music scene that is as diverse and unique as the region they call home. This is the Sound Of The Kootenays!

Myths of the Moor

Top 10 Best Myths of the Moor Episodes

10 Episodes

Avg Length 46m

Latest episode 4 years ago

Father and son team, David and Simon Hawkings discuss amazing and mysterious stories of the supernatural, all from Dartmoor National Park in Devon, England.

The Irish Sound

Top 10 Best The Irish Sound Episodes

43 Episodes

Avg Length 55m

Latest episode 23 days ago

Welcome along to my weekly show. I play some great Irish rebel & folk music every week & I also get to chat to many of the artists who write/perform the songs of our history.

Experiencing a Significant Gravitas Shortfall Podcast

Top 10 Best Experiencing a Significant Gravitas Shortfall Podcast Episodes

25 Episodes

Latest episode 11 years ago

only the podcasts and playlists for the Radio CPR program currently residing at http://asignificantgravitasshortfall.tumblr.com

Pierwsze kroki

Top 10 Best Pierwsze kroki Episodes

29 Episodes

Avg Length 6m

Latest episode 4 years ago

Każdy z odcinków jest monografią jednego z polskich tańców - opowieścią o jego pochodzeniu, umiejscowieniu na etnograficznej mapie Polski. Tańce przybliża Mariusz Żwierko - tancerz i choreograf, kierownik artystyczny Zespołu Pieśni i Tańca "Kurpie Zielone". Jak tańczyć - pokazuje zespół Woda na Młyn. Audycję przygotowuje Piotr Dorosz.

Threevue.com's "You Should Know"

Top 10 Best Threevue.com's "You Should Know" Episodes

25 Episodes

Latest episode 15 years ago

A weekly feature, as found on Threevue.com, where we talk about an essential artist or album.

Women in Music with gfire podcast

Top 10 Best Women in Music with gfire podcast Episodes

69 Episodes

Avg Length 40m

Latest episode 29 days ago

gfire presents Interviews and songs with great indie women in music!! featuring podsafe music.

Refolkus

Top 10 Best Refolkus Episodes

61 Episodes

Avg Length 34m

Latest episode 6 days ago

Refolkus is an original podcast by Folk Canada. Each episode features informative and real conversations with guests from all corners of the music industry, with a focus on folk.

April Eight Songs and Stories

Top 10 Best April Eight Songs and Stories Episodes

70 Episodes

Avg Length 14m

Latest episode 24 days ago

Hooray! Your family is heading for delight. April Eight Songs & Stories is a charming original fairytale podcast series for the whole family. Listen together as a lovely green world of wonder full of humble gnomes, sparkling fairies and grouchy trolls, mischievous woodland creatures and magical butterflies who are more than they appear to be, take you on adventures where everyday kids, tricky witches, lost crowns and fearless queens encounter magical potions and wondrous journeys. Giggle, laugh out loud, think a little deeper, hold your breath, smile – and get ready for your kids to say, “Play it again!” For on the April Eight Songs & Stories Podcast, unexpected heroes take the day in pursuit of life’s simple truth: Love conquers all and will always find a way. Start with Episode 1, and let the fun roll on from there. Subscribe today and never miss a story!

IndieFeed: Indie Pop Music

Top 10 Best IndieFeed: Indie Pop Music Episodes

624 Episodes

Avg Length 5m

Latest episode 12 years ago

None

This Folk Machine

Top 10 Best This Folk Machine Episodes

3 Episodes

Avg Length 29m

Latest episode 1 month ago

This Folk Machine: Where Legacies Live is a podcast devoted to the music and legacies of Folk musicians from the Folk Revivals and beyond. Roots, traditional, Appalachian, Folk/Blues, Bluegrass, Singer-Songwriter will all be covered in depth from their music to their history.

You Are Hear: New Live Music Sessions and Specials - From the Outer Edges

Top 10 Best You Are Hear: New Live Music Sessions and Specials - From the Outer Edges Episodes

159 Episodes

Avg Length 61m

Latest episode 12 years ago

You Are Hear is a podcast and online radio show brought to you by Magz Hall ( Radio Arts, Totally Radio, Resonance FM ) bringing you live sessions, new music, festival specials and interviews. Since May 2002 we've been exploring the outer edges of music. Hear the best cutting edge artists and bands. File under experimental alternative new music of all genres. Folk, Rock, Noise, Pop, electronic, dance, grime, electro http://www.youarehear.co.uk

Pop podcast from Magnatune.com

Top 10 Best Pop podcast from Magnatune.com Episodes

73 Episodes

Avg Length 57m

Latest episode 2 years ago

60 minutes of Pop, all commercial free, with no talking DJ between songs. All songs Creative Commons by-nc-sa 1.0 licensed from the record label that isn't evil: magnatune.com