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Top Folk Music Podcasts

Apr 7, 2025

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

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Pitch List

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Pitch List
Top 10 Best Pitch List Episodes

89 Episodes

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Avg Length 52m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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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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Truettes
Top 10 Best Truettes Episodes

36 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Australian folk music troubadours, Tuck Shop Ladies get down to the nitty gritty of what makes us tick. There are deeply exposing games, light refreshments, and the odd appearance from Ruby the dog. They even squeeze in a good ol' sing-a-long before they leave the tuck shop.
World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home
Top 10 Best World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home Episodes

23 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 21 days ago

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WMI Plus At Home brings you into the personal environments of renowned artists from around the world as they share stories and music in an intimate conversation with a fellow musician, journalist, or ethnomusicologist.These talks were originally presented as live webinars, and you can watch videos of all of our past At Home sessions on our website and YouTube channel. WMI Plus At Home events are supported by donations from world music lovers like you. We thank you! Podcast artwork courtesy of Cody Hudson - https://www.struggleinc.com

Deep River Podcast
Top 10 Best Deep River Podcast Episodes

1 Episodes

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Avg Length 1m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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In 1619 the first enslaved Africans were brought to Jamestown, Virginia. In the time since then the world has borne witness to numerous musical art forms created by them and their descendants. At the heart of this indelible musical footprint are the songs called Afro-American folk music, slave songs, Negro spirituals or simply, the Spirituals. Where did they begin? How were they created in the souls of an oppressed and suffering people? What did they mean then and what do they mean today? Join host, Paul Anderson II as we explore the history, origin and meaning behind the Spirituals. Welcome to the Deep River Podcast.
Since You've Asked
Top 10 Best Since You've Asked Episodes

9 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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In the 1960s, Collins evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her luminescent presence shines brightly as new generations bask in the glow of her iconic 60-album body of work, thriving in the music industry for over a half a century. Her latest project, SINCE YOU`VE ASKED is an audio podcast series focusing on some of Collins` favorite musicians, artists and luminaries from her colorful life. A perfect platform for Collins, as her recordings of musical greats like Randy Newman, Jimmy Webb, Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen helped launch their careers and create the foundation of our current pop history. The format of the show is conversation between Collins and a fellow musicians, songwriters, poets, authors, and creative thinkers. The project will launch July 2021 and will feature two studio podcasts a month. Future guests will be Jeff Daniels, Julia Cameron, Ben Harper, Pat Allerton and more... At age 82, Collins defies all preconceived notions of what an octogenarian life should be. She maintains a vigorous tour schedule and consistently strives to learn new things, delves into the important questions and forges new paths like creating a Podcast series – SINCE YOU’VE ASKED.
Folk-a-Dilly Tales
Top 10 Best Folk-a-Dilly Tales Episodes

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 16m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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Here we tell folk tales in three different ways, based mostly on stories we have found over the years. These can be true tales or legends from the past. Some are murder stories, some are ghost stories and some relate to historic characters with intriguing tales.
Told verbally as a story, with poems and music to enhance the story telling experience. This is an epic podcast!

World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home
Top 10 Best World Music Institute - WMI Plus at Home Episodes

23 Episodes

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Avg Length 57m

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Latest episode 21 days ago

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WMI Plus At Home brings you into the personal environments of renowned artists from around the world as they share stories and music in an intimate conversation with a fellow musician, journalist, or ethnomusicologist.These talks were originally presented as live webinars, and you can watch videos of all of our past At Home sessions on our website and YouTube channel. WMI Plus At Home events are supported by donations from world music lovers like you. We thank you! Podcast artwork courtesy of Cody Hudson - https://www.struggleinc.com

Root of the Boot
Top 10 Best Root of the Boot Episodes

3 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Root of the Boot is a deep dive into country music history with a twist. Host and Country Singer uses his unique personality and humor to tell of moments, songs, and people that helped build America's favorite genre of music.
The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence
Top 10 Best The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence Episodes

66 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 25 days ago

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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episodes, she'll break down big, inspired ideas into practical steps that are simple to action. In addition, you'll hear insightful and magical long-form interviews with other prolific songwriters in the conversation episodes. So whether you're a budding songwriter, touring the world, or simply want to write amazing songs week after week, each episode will help you take action to make your songwriting dreams a reality.
TradFest The Podcast
Top 10 Best TradFest The Podcast Episodes

102 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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Hallways
Top 10 Best Hallways Episodes

38 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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Hallways is the official podcast of the Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame, located at The Boch Center in Boston, MA. A production of Above The Basement - Boston Music and Conversation, hosts Chuck Clough and Ronnie Hirschberg will to bring you artists from all over the world through conversation and live performance. We will lead you down each musical hallway to experience The Hall and the music it celebrates wherever you are. This is your Hall of Fame, and the doors of The Hall are always open.
The Indie Music Podcast by alexrainbirdMusic
Top 10 Best The Indie Music Podcast by alexrainbirdMusic Episodes

16 Episodes

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Avg Length 59m

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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Interviews with the best independent artists, exclusive live performances and much more! Hosted by Alex and Beth from alexrainbirdMusic, an indie music YouTube channel with over 1 million subscribers. You can also find VIDEO versions of every episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/alexrainbirdMusic.

Wilco the Podcast
Top 10 Best Wilco the Podcast Episodes

49 Episodes

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Avg Length 53m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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Join hosts Lance Hill and Matt Morgan as they take a deep dive into Wilco's extensive catalog of songs. Along the way recurring themes from Wilco songs will be explored (death, religion, addiction, etc. - you know, just your casual everyday conversation topics). Lance and Matt will each select two songs that highlight that episode's theme and then discuss behind the scenes info as well as their own reactions to the songs. Laughs and insights will be had by all.

Refolkus
Top 10 Best Refolkus Episodes

61 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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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.
Traditional folk music forms, acoustic blues, acoustic alt country, and contemporary folk by Independent musicians from Indieheart.com with an occasional acoustic tune in other genres. Hosted by Sam Salter (UK) and jill no jack (US) from the IndieHeart.com Independent Music Showcase.
Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast
Top 10 Best Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast Episodes

23 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

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Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.