Get Folked

Fatigue and the common cold won't stop Ed and Andy bringing you chapter 7 of Get Folked. They're too damn committed. Witnness festival, the power of the harmony, serendipitous situations, music plans for March, cows and humankind’s assumed preference for an older gent, but a younger lady are discussed. And if the stories written by Woodward and Bernstein, whose groundbreaking investigative work would eventually lead to President Richard M. Nixon’s resignation interests you, then you are listening to

Twin Peaks meets Flann O' Brien as Ed travels to Castleconnell in search of folk. The Irish affinity with an apology, bathroom etiquette in genderless bathrooms, top tips for those looking to impress their boss and the art of making a good joke are, among other topics discussed in this week's episode. All neatly peppered with the uncut sounds of Limerick, Berlin and Ed's Banjo.Sign up to our Substack for updates on new podcasts, upcoming gigs and folky stuff.  You can also watch the Podcast via

Get Folked wanders into the realm of Arabic folk music. Andy is joined on stage by Razan, Hazem and Romeo who enchant the Berlin audience to the point where people are choking on their own tears in the toilets (audio included). Ed shares night shift routines and vampiresque fantasies. Fairy Tales, Stephen King and failed dreams of Broadway make for a fun Saturday afternoon chat. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

Ed and Andy resume online relations in episode 4 after ringing in the new year in Berlin. They share stories of their respective fashion disasters at music events.  We learn a little about the aircraft maintenance world in light of doors literally flying off their hinges in the US. Westside Story, Rhapsody in Blue and the music/political affiliations of Ewan MacColl get discussed. And finally,  insecurities around weight are brought to the fore when Andy discovers that KFC have some load bearing

One hit wonders? No Sir! Ed and Andrew are back with a post Christmas reflection. Ed recounts his travels on the back roads of Lower Ormond in search of the famous Wren. Andrew gets a haircut, experiences one final special moment in his teaching career and finds a rare culinary gem in the heart of Berlin's infamous Gorlitzer park. Spicy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrewcomerford.substack.com

Ed and Andy go public and begin their journey into the world of Pod. Sharing a little about who they are, what happens at their respective folk session's in Berlin/Mungret and, what to expect over the coming weeks, months and beyond. Damn they're fancy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit andrewcomerford.substack.com