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PODCAST

Nathans & Roncast

Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

Each episode of the Nathans & Roncast features a deep dive into a single song. Hosted by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, this podcast includes conversations with the artists, as well as subject matter experts about the real-life stories behind story songs you know and love.

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00:46:13

Vance Gilbert on cancer, paying bills, and leaving space

Nathans & Roncast ·

2026/02/06

We were honored to speak with the great Vance Gilbert, a master songwriter, performer, and teacher whom we have long admired. He’s funny as heck, and it’s common to see him headlining folk festivals around the country as he cracks up his audience, makes them think, and leaves them moved. We cover the full range of emotion in this poignant conversation about his recent struggles with cancer, his origins moving from a violent home to homelessness, and how

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00:44:36

James McMurtry never runs out of road

Nathans & Roncast ·

2026/01/21

For our Season 3 premiere, we are honored to present our interview with the great James McMurtry, the Texas songwriter who paints vivid portraits in song with sly and smart observations. In our conversation, we cover what motivates him to write; his memories of participating in the Kerrville Folk Festival song contest; his thoughts on international touring and his memories of Guy Clark. His most recent release is The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy.

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00:44:36

James McMurtry never runs out of road

Nathans & Roncast ·

2026/01/21

For our Season 3 premiere, we are honored to present our interview with the great James McMurtry, the Texas songwriter who paints vivid portraits in song with sly and smart observations. In our conversation, we cover what motivates him to write; his memories of participating in the Kerrville Folk Festival song contest; his thoughts on international touring and his memories of Guy Clark. His most recent release is The Black Dog and the Wandering Boy.

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00:02:10

Season 3: And so it begins

Nathans & Roncast ·

2026/01/11

We’re back, and with a twist: We now have a video edition of this podcast as well! You can finally see us at our YouTube channel, @nathansronstadt. Or, stick to audio and hear us as nature intended. We’ve got some great guests this season. We can’t wait to share a few details with you.

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00:02:10

Season 3: And so it begins

Nathans & Roncast ·

2026/01/11

We’re back, and with a twist: We now have a video edition of this podcast as well! You can finally see us at our YouTube channel, @nathansronstadt. Or, stick to audio and hear us as nature intended. We’ve got some great guests this season. We can’t wait to share a few details with you.

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00:18:30

The Fire Within: Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/11/14

We continue Michael’s “Ronstadt Radio” series, beginning with “Riders In The Sky,” which contains a fiddle tune in the middle by Ronstadt Generations in 2012. John Ronstadt is back with Miles Davis’ “All Blues” with lyrics. We finish the set with a “The Fire Within” featuring Will Clipman on percussion and Michael on cello.

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00:18:30

The Fire Within: Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/11/14

We continue Michael’s “Ronstadt Radio” series, beginning with “Riders In The Sky,” which contains a fiddle tune in the middle by Ronstadt Generations in 2012. John Ronstadt is back with Miles Davis’ “All Blues” with lyrics. We finish the set with a “The Fire Within” featuring Will Clipman on percussion and Michael on cello.

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00:21:09

Round Midnight: Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/31

We have three more fun tracks from the family vault! First up is Round Midnight sung by John Ronstadt in 1994 from the album Maiden Voyage. We then here my dad Michael J. Ronstadt lead on John Prine’s Paradise in 1998. The last one is Wildly Ethereal featuring Will Clipman on percussion.

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00:21:09

Round Midnight: Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/31

We have three more fun tracks from the family vault! First up is Round Midnight sung by John Ronstadt in 1994 from the album Maiden Voyage. We then here my dad Michael J. Ronstadt lead on John Prine’s Paradise in 1998. The last one is Wildly Ethereal featuring Will Clipman on percussion.

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00:17:44

Papa Mike Ronstadt's "La Barca De Oro": Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/24

In Episode 3, we have three more tracks from the Ronstadt family. We start out with “My Walking Stick” performed by the Ronstadt cousins, which is a song by Irving Berlin. We next go into the beautiful Mexican song “La Barca De Oro” sung by Michael’s dad, which was a favorite song of his grandfather, Gilbert Ronstadt. (Papa Mike is backed by the full Ronstadt Generations band.) We finish up the set with Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” performed by Round

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00:17:44

Papa Mike Ronstadt's "La Barca De Oro": Ronstadt Radio

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/24

In Episode 3, we have three more tracks from the Ronstadt family. We start out with “My Walking Stick” performed by the Ronstadt cousins, which is a song by Irving Berlin. We next go into the beautiful Mexican song “La Barca De Oro” sung by Michael’s dad, which was a favorite song of his grandfather, Gilbert Ronstadt. (Papa Mike is backed by the full Ronstadt Generations band.) We finish up the set with Herbie Hancock’s “Maiden Voyage” performed by Round

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00:17:30

Ronstadt Cousins play Wild Mountain Thyme: More...

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/16

This week we introduce three songs from the Ronstadt Family vault, first featuring Michael’s dad’s long-time trio, the Ronstadt Cousins and their recording of Wild Mountain Thyme (live in Canelo). He also features his instrumental recording of the fiddle tune Arizona into Wayfaring Stranger from his 2020 instrumental album Nine Stories. It finishes with Ronstadt Generations’ recording of Papa Mike’s song, The Mill of Oracle. Enjoy!

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00:17:30

Ronstadt Cousins play Wild Mountain Thyme: More...

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/16

This week we introduce three songs from the Ronstadt Family vault, first featuring Michael’s dad’s long-time trio, the Ronstadt Cousins and their recording of Wild Mountain Thyme (live in Canelo). He also features his instrumental recording of the fiddle tune Arizona into Wayfaring Stranger from his 2020 instrumental album Nine Stories. It finishes with Ronstadt Generations’ recording of Papa Mike’s song, The Mill of Oracle. Enjoy!

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00:11:57

Ronstadt Radio!

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/08

For our third season premiere, we introduce several episodes we are calling the Ronstadt Radio Podcast, featuring music from the Ronstadt family vault! This one starts out with Petie Ronstadt’s instrumental banjo piece, Chicago Bar Stomp, performed by Ronstadt Generations. Next, enjoy The Ronstadt Cousin’s Solamente Una Vez, a group my dad had for years with two of his first cousins. Finally we finish with the song Run Run Run Away originally recorded by

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00:11:57

Ronstadt Radio!

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/10/08

For our third season premiere, we introduce several episodes we are calling the Ronstadt Radio Podcast, featuring music from the Ronstadt family vault! This one starts out with Petie Ronstadt’s instrumental banjo piece, Chicago Bar Stomp, performed by Ronstadt Generations. Next, enjoy The Ronstadt Cousin’s Solamente Una Vez, a group my dad had for years with two of his first cousins. Finally we finish with the song Run Run Run Away originally recorded by

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00:37:40

Professor Louie remembers Garth Hudson

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/06/27

In our Season 2 finale, we speak with Professor Louie about his memories of working with The Band for over 16 years. He produced their three comeback CD’s in the 90’s: “Jericho,” “High On The Hog” and “Jubilation.” Louie played on and produced their hit song Atlantic City. He talks at length about his time working with the great Garth Hudson. He also talks about his recording engineer work with other clients.

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00:37:40

Professor Louie remembers Garth Hudson

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/06/27

In our Season 2 finale, we speak with Professor Louie about his memories of working with The Band for over 16 years. He produced their three comeback CD’s in the 90’s: “Jericho,” “High On The Hog” and “Jubilation.” Louie played on and produced their hit song Atlantic City. He talks at length about his time working with the great Garth Hudson. He also talks about his recording engineer work with other clients.

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00:31:32

Livingston Taylor: Life without a rear view mirror

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/06/20

In the saucy second half of our interview with Livingston Taylor, the legendary folk musician gets philosophical about life, electricity and fire, performing, teaching, and hope. Notably, he discusses why he doesn’t want to dwell too much on his past. He said he sees more patterns as he works with more students over time. “I learn from them what they learn from me.” And he takes out his guitar again to show us how standards inform his own creations.

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00:31:32

Livingston Taylor: Life without a rear view mirror

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/06/20

In the saucy second half of our interview with Livingston Taylor, the legendary folk musician gets philosophical about life, electricity and fire, performing, teaching, and hope. Notably, he discusses why he doesn’t want to dwell too much on his past. He said he sees more patterns as he works with more students over time. “I learn from them what they learn from me.” And he takes out his guitar again to show us how standards inform his own creations.

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00:38:25

Crowin' around with Professor Louie

Nathans & Roncast ·

2025/06/12

We speak with the great Professor Louie of Professor Louie and the Crowmatix, taking a dive into his formative years and musical education. He spoke about how he found his voice in a tough business. “You’ve got to elevate yourself” and be happy for your friends when they are successful, he said, echoing one of the band’s new songs. He spoke about how he learned about healthy competition from gospel groups. The band, from Woodstock, New York, has been

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