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FOLK SONGS & STORIES

Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician

Folk Songs & Stories shares the heart of indie Celtic and folk music. Host Marc Gunn uncovers the stories behind songs and offers tips for sustainable living—perfect for fans of authentic, grassroots tales. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.

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24:55

Quest & Chorus #5: Crossing the Waves to Skellig...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/10/21

The sea around Skellig Michael never rests. Waves slam the cliffs like a heartbeat, and mist rises from the rocks like breath from some sleeping giant. Eight miles off the Kerry coast, this jagged island looks less like a piece of earth and more like a fragment of another world. More than a thousand years ago, monks climbed 600 stone steps to live here, chasing silence, prayer, and the edge of heaven. Today, visitors come for the same reason, though they may not know it. Whether you’re drawn by

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34:50

Quest & Chorus Ep. 4: Come Adventure to The Quiraing...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/10/07

The Quiraing is not a gentle place. Stone spires jut skyward, cliffs crumble toward the sea, and paths twist like they’re still being carved by giants. It’s a landscape that doesn’t promise safety—it dares you to take another step. On Skye, they say even dragons once hid in these folds, rising to defend the island from invaders. And standing here, staring into that mist and stone, you can feel it: adventure isn’t slaying dragons. It’s choosing to face the one within. Music from Kinnfolk, Ed Miller,

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27:47

Quest & Chorus #3: Tintagel - History, Shipwrecks &...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/09/22

Welcome to Quest & Chorus, where songs remember what history forgets. I’m your bard, and today, we climb a legendary cliff—where myth and memory blur. To Tintagel. Some say King Arthur was born here. Others say he died here. And whether that’s true or not doesn’t really matter… Because this place feels like the kind of place where someone says goodbye. Today, we raise a glass—to stories that fade, and the people who carry them. This is Quest & Chorus #307 0:30 - Heather Dale “Mordred's Lullaby”

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21:29

Quest & Chorus #2: A Lonely Shore on the Calf of Man...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/09/09

The Calf of Man, just off the southern tip of the Isle of Man. There’s a decayed building there. And on its wall hangs a strange thing. A life preserver—round, red and white, worn by time. It made me wonder: What do we leave behind to save the ones who come after us?” This is Quest & Chorus #306 0:21 - We Banjo 3 "Alive With You" from Open The Road 3:14 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Where every place has a story, every story has a song, and every song is a step in the quest. I’m your bard, Marc Gunn,

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26:52

Quest & Chorus #1: Don’t Blink at Kilmartin (special...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/08/26

Quest & Chorus is a six-part series where I share songs, stories, and places along with a game to make the adventure even more fun. This is the first episode in your quest. A reminder to be present with those who you love, while we travel through time to Kilmartin Glen in Scotland. This is Quest & Chorus on Folk Songs & Stories #305 0:12 - Tan and Sober Gentlemen “All the Time” from Regressive Folk Music 4:18 - WELCOME TO QUEST & CHORUS Where legends meet lyrics, and every place sings a story. I’m

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28:39

Harry Potter Rising of the Moon: The Cat Who Lived...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/07/01

Wanna hear a Harry Potter inspired cat song? Plus learn some facts about whether you should declaw your cat. Celebrate Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers’ 20th anniversary with this special podcast of the new and the old. This is Folk Songs & Stories #304 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Rising of the Moon” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion 2:40 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

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25:40

Lord of the Pounce: A Feline Folk Fantasy #303

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/06/24

Make sure your cat is drinking water. Cats love to pounce. It’s another 20th anniversary celebration of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers as I share the story behind “Lord of the Pounce”. This is Folk Songs & Stories #303 0:29 - Marc Gunn “Lord of the Dance” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion 3:05 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. I’m also a cat lover as you’ll

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27:18

Catnipping Green: Where Good Kitties Go #302

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/06/10

What happens when a kitty passes from this life to the next? It’s filled with milk and catnip and all the luxuries a cat could possibly enjoy. Hear the story of “Catnipping Green” as we celebrate 20 years of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. This is Folk Songs & Stories #302 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Fiddler’s Green” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion 4:38 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia and host of the Irish &

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25:00

Folk Songs & Stories #301: Furagone's Wake: Zombie...

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/06/03

Can cats become zombies, outside of Stephen King’s Pet Sematary? Apparently, it happens in songs too. I’ll share the story behind “Furagone’s Wake” and another Cat Lovers Podcast episode. We’re celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. This is Folk Songs & Stories #301 0:34 - Marc Gunn “Finnegan’s Wake” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion 3:16 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician living in Atlanta, Georgia

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28:19

When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling #300

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/05/31

We’re celebrating the 20 year anniversary of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. I’ll share a story about “When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling”. You’ll find out how about how my first Kickstarter did 4 years before Kickstarter existed. Plus, you’ll enjoy rockin 'traditional music from High Octane out of France. This is Folk Songs & Stories #300 0:45 - Marc Gunn “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion 2:37 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a

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27:32

Wild Kitty Turns 20: Paws, Pints, & Parodies #299

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/05/28

2025 is the 20 year anniversary of the release of Irish Drinking Songs for Cat Lovers. We’re resharing the Cat Lovers Podcast along with stories about the song that launched that album, “Wild Kitty”. You’ll also enjoy the music of Jesse Ferguson in this week’s show. This is Folk Songs & Stories #299 WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES 0:35 - Marc Gunn “Wild Rover” from Irish Drinking Songs: The Cat Lover’s Companion I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia

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47:14

Celtic Spring Challenge #298

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/04/08

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I’m heading back to Texas for Sherwood Forest Faire. Buy local and buy sustainable. Music from Tami Curtis, Sassenach, Charlie O’Brien, Toby Bresnahan, Brobdingnagian Bards, plus Screeched Inn with yours truly. This is Folk Songs & Stories #298 0:39 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort 4:43 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music

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40:41

Irish Songs for St. Patrick's Day #297

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/03/12

St Patrick’s Day is a week away. Listen to a fun concert of St Patrick’s Day music. Irish songs with my own unique twist. This is Folk Songs & Stories #297 WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you’re new to this show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. SET LIST 0:10 -

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29:24

St. Paddy's Day or St. Patty's Day? #296

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/03/04

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. So it’s time to definitively answer the old question. Is it Saint Paddy‘s day or Saint Patty‘s day? Plus, I’ll give you 17 amazing Celtic bands that you should listen to for St. Patrick’s Day. Music from Socks in the Frying Pan, Marc Gunn & Jesse Ferguson, and Blackwillow Starling. This is Folk Songs & Stories #296 0:25 - Socks in the Frying Pan "Ireland's Struggle" from Waiting for Inspiration 4:47 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and

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32:28

17 Things To See & Do in Wicklow, Ireland #295

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/02/18

Today, you’ll learn about 17 things you can see and do in Wicklow, Ireland. Plus you’ll hear music from Eimear Arkins, The Ciderhouse Rebellion and Kyle Carey. This is Folk Songs & Stories #295 0:14 - Eimear Arkins "Téir Abhaile Riú (Song)" from Here & There 3:47 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast, an hour-long radio show of some of the best indie Celtic music online. That was… If you’re new to this

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36:14

17 Things to See and Do in Wexford, Ireland

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/02/04

Today, you’ll learn about 17 things to see and do in Wexford, Ireland. Just in time for my Celtic Invasion of Wexford that happens in June. I share one of the best ways to make effective climate change happen along with an easy personal change. And you’ll hear music from Kinnfolk, Tarren, and Erin Ruth. This is Folk Songs & Stories #294 0:22 - Tarren “Sunk” from Outside Time 4:54 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and also host of the Irish & Celtic

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31:46

Top Celtic Folk Bands of 2025 to Watch #293

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2025/01/14

Today, I’m talking about… 9 Celtic Folk bands you want to watch in 2025. We also talk about simple actions we can take to combat climate change and improve our local community. This is Folk Songs & Stories #293 0:17 - WELCOME TO FOLK SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send an email to follow@celtfather. Happy New Year! Climate change is a real

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01:12:57

Live Pub Songs from Dragon Con 2024 #292

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2024/12/23

Here's a holiday gift. It’s a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. This is Pub Songs & Stories #292 0:09 - Marc Gunn & Mikey Mason “Hero of Christmas” from Browncoat Christmas 2:26 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic and Folk musician and host of the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. If you’re new to the show, please subscribe. You can do that PubSong.com or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather. Today, I’m sharing a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. Each episode has a

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33:56

Can Album Pins Save the Music Business? #291

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2024/11/19

Can album pins save the music business? I’ll tell you what they’re all about, why all musicians should be selling them, and how to get started with them. This is Pub Songs & Stories #291 0:13 - Marc Gunn “Blink” from Come Adventure With Me Listen to #277 Blink to learn more about the song Listen to In the Verse #2.1 Blink for more about the song 3:45 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Sci F’ Irish musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. If you’re new to the show,

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33:18

17 Things to Do on the Isle of Man #290

FOLK SONGS & STORIES ·

2024/11/05

So you want to go to the Isle of Man? Can you spend a full week there and find enough to do? I’ll share with you 17 things you will enjoy on the Isle of Man. Plus, you’ll get some music from Ruth Keggin & Rachel Hair. This is Pub Songs & Stories #290 0:14 - Marc Gunn “By Amazing Grace” from Come Adventure With Me 4:22 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES I am Marc Gunn. I’m a Celtic folk musician and podcaster living in Atlanta, Georgia. This podcast is primarily for fans of my music in particular and

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