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This week Andy (it is Andy, right?) guides us through his musical wanderings of the past few days in Berlin. He saw and heard a talented person perform dressed as an Orca. He saw regular folk music singers play regular folk music songs. He saw drummers who had never drummed before and who somehow managed to be awesome at it. He saw dogs wanting to be in bands and people barking like dogs. He even found time to perform on stage himself and got complemented by a member of The Murder Capital. Wow!And Ed . . . . , well Ed had a quiet week. Welcome to The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

There’s no getting around it. The second take of this week’s episode evokes imagery of a straight-up lustful nature. I don’t think Andy and Ed have quite achieved “smut” status, but between the silk tights and water-filled sex dolls (that’s warm water, just in case you’re wondering), the guys have definitely wandered into “taboo” territory. But, as usual, these delicate subject matters are handled with the greatest of respect and in the sombre tones which can only be borne by the well-informed. Trust me dear listener, you will depart this week’s episode entertained, enlightened, and if you have the predilections of a middle-aged man living in the highlands during the 1950s, possibly aroused. I give you The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

SPOILER ALERT! If you haven’t seen Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985), two things: Firstly, Ed speaks extensively, lovingly, obsessively, about this movie during this week’s episode, so get ready for that. Secondly, if you haven’t yet seen this movie, please get your life together. It’s 40 years old for goodness’ sake. What have you been doing all these years?And keeping with the movie theme of the week, Andy and Ed get the creative juices flowing and, through sheer force of will, produce absolute screenplay gold. It’s very hard to describe what happened this week as anything other than the birth of a franchise. Invest Now . . . . . . somehow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

As Ed fights his way through the fog, Andrew shares memories of another great night in Posh Teckel. Joined by Aleksai, the crowd are treated to the usual Hawkin Twang favourites and enchanted by Piano Ribero’s Latin American medley.Lots of music to enjoy and the usual laughs…Get Folked. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

In this weeks episode, thanks to our freelance research team, Ed uncovers one of Quantum Leap’s lazier moments in terms of video editing and Andrew, given his understanding of the show’s premise, is both concerned and a little confused by storyline.Tales of lone busking, movie screenings and forest stadiums are shared. Hawkin Twang look forward to the opening night of the Get Folked Sessions, Season 3.Jeopardy style ending to this weeks episode - “Is it - a famous Berlin sausage that is only eclipsed by it’s pulverised lamb flesh friend”Get Folked my Friends!! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

A short hop, skip and jump to this weeks episode as the lads rearrange their schedule and record early for the sake of friendships, marriages and their jobs. They dive deep into the world of A.I, dissecting the mainframe, searching for rogue code to ensure you, and more importantly they, get a better sense of what this podcast is all about!Get Folked Ya’ll! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

We’ve got some lovely music from a Berlin based Open Mic this week. With acts as varied as they are wonderful. And as if musical culture wasn’t enough, the guys role the dice in real time on how best to use the language of today’s youth. Spoiler alert! It’s totally slay. Like, really really slay.And at the very end of the episode, Ed finally gets confronted about his poor communication skills. But he handles it very well. No, he’s not just saying that because he is the one writing this blurb. I’m not getting angry. You are! No, you shut up!It’s the Get Folked podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy puts the "war" into wardrobe discussions this week as he savagely attacks Ed's choice of jumper for the Podcast. Spoiler alert: Andy forgot that he gave Ed said jumper.Fashion faux pas aside, the guys also keep you up to date on their embarrassing stories as a way of making you all feel better about yourselves. It really should be considered a public service broadcast for this section.And this week, music makes a comeback as Andy brings us all the latest sounds from the streets of Berlin. Even some sounds we don't necessarily want. Come join The Get Folked frolicking. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Music gets pride of place on this week's episode of The Get Folked Podcast (well, to begin with anyway) as Andy and Ed talk about the album "Not For The Gallery" from Rufus Coates and Jess Smith. Andy met them in Berlin. How cool is that? That's right, it's very cool. You can catch the album via the URL below. It's very very very good. And while the guys do a better job with the music this week, they would be remiss if they didn't share some of this week's musings with us. And what musings they are: Andy flouts one of capitalism's central tenets and adopts a "buy high and sell low" approach at his jumble sale; somewhere a stock exchange is in freefall and nobody knows why. Also up for discussion: How to escape justice in a very specific way.And last, but not least, Year 2 of The Broad Majestic Shannon music Festival took place in in Kilbarron village in North Tipperary this weekend. Ed was there and it was awesome. Come join us for a listen.https://rufuscoates.bandcamp.com/album/not-for-the-gallery This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Folk music takes another hit this week as it moves to the backseat in place of some very important topics including, but not limited to, some pretty liberal suggestion changes to official Catholic Liturgy, driving test reminiscences, and the details of picking the right military portrait of yourself if you are an Irish nationalist hero.The guys also catch up on house keeping and give Dominic Beehan his fair dues and explore some of his best known song titles. And finally, finally, we find out what Ed did with his confirmation money. Did he invest it? . . . Kind of. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Ed puts in some serious hours rounding off a few of the rough edges from last weeks episode. Andrew continues to struggle with basic pronunciation while over egging the alliteration pudding. The lads discuss the relentless struggle of sculpting young minds and Andy signs off with a rather in-depth review of the importance of thighs that will surely be revisited when the lads bang out next week’s bingo classic. Get Folked...you know you know you want to! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

And the stew of ignorance simmers on this week as Andy and Ed somehow manage to put themselves through their own paces as they share a "wealth" of Irish History and Geography "knowledge" while also increasing the word-count of next week's housekeeping section. Andy's travels around Ireland continue, and bring him into contact with that awesome spectacle of Irish pride; The GIANT Avondale Slide. While Ed takes care of matters closer to home and, in the spirit of the Bull McCabe, attempts to reclaim the land, nettle stings be damned. "But wait." I hear you say. "That's too much light and fluffy stuff for my taste. I want some serious stuff too. Would it be too much to also expect the guys to deal with the weighty subject of the intrinsic value of human life during this episode?" Not at all! They covered that as well, specifically from the perspective of a vampire though. Hope that helps.Join us for this week's episode of The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

The final instalment of Ed and Andy's travelling podcast trilogy (next week, no traveling) sees the hosts share the dinner table in rural confines of the Borrisokane burbs.Snake straw hats, the psychology of the the urban wasp, Berlin boat life and an introduction to Gabber techno has left the lads feeling the love for Berlin and enough oxalates in their system that their kids now have gout!Get Folked warning: no more than a single half-cup serving of beets per day.https://www.instagram.com/al_reddan/?hl=enhttps://alreddan.bandcamp.com/music This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

This weeks episode is firmly rooted in the title as the lads discuss one of Andy’s fathers late night favourite tunes written in 1946 but stands the test of time in terms of the products ability to go everywhere. The lads are still together and while last weeks episode was hijacked by the audio Gods, this week’s hex focuses on the video so close your eyes and create the setting through the magic of mind cinema. Andy apologises, Ed explains the concept of walking football and both men bathe in another stew of ignorance when it comes to the modern day orgy. All this and more (so much more) on the weeks episode of Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Together again! Ed and Andy’s excitement clouds their judgement as the hosts share floor space for the first time in 2025. Both hosts struggle with nature’s unwanted offspring as the the mosquitos lay claim to the most beautiful of backdrops. Old and new wounds are opened from the hurling world. Storks, voodoo and vocab are some of the highlights of an episode that will leave you just the right amount of catawampus to kickstart your week. Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Andy and Ed take a good long stew in the juice of their own ignorance this week and what a heady broth this stew doth provide. From tales of a wasp's fight to the death in its pursuit of the holy grail inside Andy's pants, to the fantastical (and ultimately non-sensical) tales of cooking frogs and exploding cactus brought to us by Ed's now truly questionable state-provided education. Whether you, dear listener, will be smarter or dumber after listening to this weeks episode is anybody's guess, but one thing is sure and certain, you will be entertained. More stew anyone? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

This week’s episode welcomes back Andy, who returns to the podcast forum bearing cotton mouth, a headache, and clips from this past week's gig in Posh Teckel hosted by "Hawkin' Twang" with special guests "In Case of Crisis." And as a special treat, this week's clips are longer than usual, and if you would like to hear more from "In Case of Crisis" please follow the URL below to their Bandcamp page where you can enjoy their wonderful songs and support the band by purchasing their music. In Case of Crisis Bandcamp URL: https://incaseofcrisis.bandcamp.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

A rare solo session from Ed this week as he guides us through the stream of consciousness that usually makes up his inner monologue. But fear not, all you Get Folked devotees. All of the soothing touch stones you know and love are to be found at your fingertips, just sounding 50 percent less sexy. We’ve got music, we’ve got musings, we’ve got current events, we’ve got life lessons, and we’ve got conclusions reached based on absolutely no insight whatsoever. So, without further ado, ladies and gentlemen, welcome to The Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

The newly bestowed "Yuppie" status means that buskers, junkees, chess players, and whores can all now be found rubbing shoulders at Andy's favourite Berlin bridge hang-out. It's all a far cry from the wholesome parties that Ed attends and somehow gets injured at. How can a man with weak ankle joints possibly put his best foot forward? In the realm of music, Hawkin Twang have an upcoming gig on the 16th of July in Posh Teckel. The only thing more anticipated than the tunes is the promotional poster that Andy is working on. It's gonna be awesome. And this week we also have a short audio clip from Clara Spelberg (Instagram URL below) singing on the afore mentioned bridge. Come have a gander with your ears at this weeks episode of The Get Folked Podcast.* Clara Spelberg Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/claraspelsb This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com

Berlin's temperature turns up the heat on Andrew's wardrobe, as his sleeveless vest takes its rightful place at centre stage for this week's episode. When not hypnotized by Andrew's muscular arms, the guys also trundle through some Irish political history, so house-keeping will presumably be busy next week. And Ed shares another happy memory and an example of what not to do when entrusted with the deciding vote at an Annual General Meeting.Welcome to the Get Folked Podcast. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com