Show overview
The Great American Folk Show launched in 2025 and has put out 23 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 59 min and 59 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 11 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Prairie Public.
From the publisher
Hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom Brosseau, The Great American Folk Show Podcast features interviews, music, poetry, and more, curated from the show's beloved radio broadcast.
Latest Episodes
View all 23 episodesEpisode 68 | Magic Tuber Stringband, Jonas Brehm, Lilla Shy, Sean Sexton, Molly Brandt, and Andru Bemis
Episode 67 | Andy Hedges, Tanasi, Crys Matthews, Tamara Barschak, and GAFS 6th Anniversary!
Episode 66 | Avery Hellman, Empty Melon, Gracie + Rachel, and Cynthia Berget
Episode 65 | Adam Gaffney, Pressgang Mutiny, Florence Dore, Andy Thomas, Susie Philipsen
Episode 65 features singer-songwriter Adam Gaffney, sea chanty group Pressgang Mutiny, musician and English professor Florence Dore, rock and honky tonk music from Andy Thomas, and Seattle musician Susie Philipsen.
Episode 64 | Steep Canyon Rangers, Infamous Stringdusters, John Muirhead, Malia Rogers, and Dash Hammerstein
Episode 64 features an interview with Steep Canyon Rangers, music from Grammy Award-winning bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters, indie-folk musician John Muirhead, singer-songwriter Malia Rogers, and film composer Dash Hammerstein.
Episode 63 | Cat Clyde, Ben Musser, Marcus Amaker, Grant Nelson, The Waddington Brothers
Episode 63 features Ontario singer-songwriter Cat Clyde, folk singer/songwriter Ben Musser, poet Marcus Amaker, musician Grant Nelson, and North Dakota bluegrass quartet The Waddington Brothers.
Episode 62 | Sweet Petunia, Julian Taylor, Thomm Jutz, Connor Daly, and English teacher Mrs. Heisler
Episode 62 features alt-folk duo Sweet Petunia, Canadian folk singer Julian Taylor, Grammy Award-winning songwriter Thomm Jutz, and singer Connor Daly. Plus, Tom interviews his former high school English teacher, Mrs. Heisler, about The Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters.
Episode 61 | Allen Dobb, Setting, JT Woodhouse & The Leaves of Grass, and Greg Boyer
Episode 61 features Canadian country musician Allen Dobb, North Carolina instrumental band Setting, poems set to music from JT Woodhouse & The Leaves of Grass, and storytelling singer-songwriter Greg Boyer. Plus, Tom previews his summer residency in Medora, North Dakota.
Episode 60 | Pert Near Sandstone, Sebastian Steinberg, Jim White, and The Hip Snacks
Episode 60 features Minneapolis band Pert Near Sandstone, a poem from Soul Coughing bassist Sebastian Steinberg, an unreleased song from singer-songwriter Jim White, and Denver band The Hip Snacks. Plus, we pay tribute to the late comedian Catherine O’Hara.
Episode 59 | David Huckfelt, Brit Taylor, Alex Francis, Tom and Radie, and Spiritwood Homesteaders
Episode 59 features Midwest folk musician David Huckfelt, Kentucky singer-songwriter Brit Taylor, London musician Alex Francis, rural North Dakota folk duo Tom and Radie, and Jamestown duo Spiritwood Homesteaders. Plus, host Tom Brosseau shares a song.
Episode 58 | Kim Moberg, Diane Coll, Barry Walker Jr., The Amber Grove, and Terry Dullum
Episode 58 features Alaska singer-songwriter Kim Moberg, singer and therapist Diane Coll, experimental jazz/ambient musician Barry Walker Jr., and soulful acoustic collective The Amber Grove. Plus, Tom talks with retired Grand Forks news anchor Terry Dullum about his 40-year career.
Episode 57 | Chamomile and Whiskey, Mimi Pallette, Lillian King, Daniel Stepp, and Seth Lakeman featuring Ian Anderson
Episode 57 features Celtic rockers Chamomile and Whiskey, Argentinian singer Mimi Pallette, Chicago singer-songwriter Lillian King, and songwriter Daniel Stepp. Plus, a Christmas tune from Seth Lakeman featuring Ian Anderson.
Episode 56 | Sofia Talvik, Robert Randall, Richard Lofgren, Korby Lenker, Sara Watkins, and Ely's Ivy in Grand Forks
Episode 56 features Swedish singer-songwriter Sofia Talvik, a Christmas tune from guitarist Robert Randall, North Dakota songwriter Richard Lofgren, songwriter Korby Lenker, and musician Sara Watkins. Plus, in a new Dakota Diners segment, Tom visits Ely’s Ivy in Grand Forks.
Episode 55 | Memory Phase, Melanie Crew and Ross Palmer, The Paranoid Style, Bird, Herman Dune
Episode 55 features alt-pop group Memory Phase, London duo Melanie Crew and Ross Palmer, garage band The Paranoid Style, Irish singer-songwriter Bird, and folk-rock musician Herman Dune.
Episode 54 | Jeff Hanna, Rosy Nolan, Tom Brosseau, and a tribute to Raul Malo
Episode 54 features Jeff Hanna of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, L.A. country musician Rosy Nolan, and commentary from Tom Brosseau about directing a high school play. Plus, Erik Deatherage pays a living tribute to Raul Malo, lead singer of The Mavericks, who is battling stage 4 cancer.
Episode 53 | Josh Fortenbery, Jack & Daisy, Andy Hedges, Andra Suchy
Episode 53 features Alaska singer-songwriter Josh Fortenbery, British indie-folk duo Jack & Daisy, cowboy poet Andy Hedges, and musician Andra Suchy from Mandan, ND. Plus, Tom Brosseau shares some thoughts and songs.
Episode 52 | Courtney Hartman, Erika Kulnys, Damn Tall Buildings, Karla Hutton, and Marilyn Hagerty
Episode 52 features bluegrass guitarist Courtney Hartman, Canadian songwriter Erika Kulnys, swing and bluegrass trio Damn Tall Buildings, and Americana artist Karla Hutton. Plus, Tom’s last interview with the legendary Grand Forks Herald columnist Marilyn Hagerty, who died this year at age 99.
Episode 51 | David Wilcox, Max Gomez, Ross Thorn, Garrett Hendricks, and Jared Dustin Griffin
Episode 51 features folk musician David Wilcox, New Mexico guitarist Max Gomez, midwest singer-songwriter Ross Thorn, country singer Garrett Hendricks, and Portland-based Americana artist Jared Dustin Griffin.
Episode 50 | Rajah Bose, Prickly Pair, Remi Goode, Trevor Hansbury, and Lee Barnes
Episode 154 features singer-songwriter Rajah Bose, acoustic duo Prickly Pair, indie-folk musician Remi Goode, and Irish songwriter Trevor Hansbury. Plus, novelist Lee Barnes reads from his new book, “Emerald City Blues."
Episode 49 | Denison Witmer, Greta Gaines, Ramona and the Holy Smokes, 49th Parallel, and Marshall Crenshaw
Episode 49 features neo-folk singer Denison Witmer, musician and activist Greta Gaines, country band Ramona and the Holy Smokes, and 49th Parallel from Minot, North Dakota. Plus, singer-songwriter Marshall Crenshaw talks about his new album, "From the Hellhole."