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“Thank you for this! The excitement you have for music is contagious.”
Kara K. B via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/11/24
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“Ian shares the songs that influence One Leg One Eye and Lankum and continues the work of past collectors. The deep dives into a song are fascinating but the mixtapes of whatever’s caught Ian’s attention are my favourites. Great scholarship, musicianship and chat, and a great listen.”
Gwŷll via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/16/23
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“I came across this fantastic podcast through a review of Lankum in the Guardian. A treat for anyone interested in trad. Maith thú!”
Just another music nerd via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/09/23
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“Discovered this show today when listening to an old episode of The Slip on NTS and then listened to the Willie O’Winsbury bonus and immediately shared it with my brother, my dad, my best friend and anyone who made the mistake of letting me work it into the conversation. I’ve listened to three (!)...”Read full review »
Helen @booksrecorded via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/22/23
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“This is a fantastic podcast. I thought I knew something about the ballad tradition, but I've learned so much more from listening to Fire Draw Near, including new versions of well-known ballads and some I’d never heard before. Ian Lynch has an astonishing breadth and depth of knowledge about...”Read full review »
AmicaSpindrift via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/11/23
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“A modern and eclectic exploration of traditional ballads and songs and their migration from Ireland, Scotland and England. Essential listening. The bonus episodes are a great perk if you support the project.”
Niall.Munnelly via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/23
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“I’ve been listening to FDR since 2020 and by now it feels like I took a college elective in traditional song/singing but with pints instead of papers - funny, informative, and covers a lot of history that gets overlooked in the States even as we so often share it. Superb podcast.”
Hipsteresque via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
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“Love this eclectic mix, I go back and relisten to some episodes a few times, music that you just don’t hear anywhere else”
Ruth Fortune via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/23/23
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“A treasure trove of information on ballads, with lots of surprising versions included.
A portal into a dark world of musical diamonds and delights .
G’wan ya heathens, what are you waiting for?”
Nothing12345678910 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/23
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“If you want a podcast to give you the knowledge required to be the bloke in the corner of the pub that can chew your ear off for hours about all the good trad; then this be the one.
Never a dull episode, always a pleasure.”
Dog1312 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/23/23
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“Just a really great podcast. By a truly exceptional human. Love the music, and thank you for this.”
Matthew Gronholm (Moose) via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/23
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“I am absolutely smitten by this podcast So many versions of songs I have downloaded Love it x”
The Leviceptra via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/07/23
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“I have learned so much about music and songs that I have heard my whole life and found so much amazing new artists and music as well. Ian’s approach is not from a stiff, academic know it all place. Instead it’s akin to hanging out with a friend as he plays records and shares his deep, researched...”Read full review »
Liam The $100 Dollar Doorman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/30/22
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“Ian does an incredible job of selecting tracks that deepen your musical appreciation, expand your historical knowledge, and really just brings a lot of joy that he shares with us. If you’re interested in traditional music, look no further, I wouldn’t miss any episodes!”
Tim Donner via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/22
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“This is my favourite podcast, ever (so far). Love the narration, the remarks, the structure of the episodes. The passion and joy for the discoveries made really shine through. I love to hear your the research process, with all the suprises, disappointments maybe, the connections between melodies...”Read full review »
bjorb via Apple Podcasts ·
Netherlands ·
05/22/22
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“I don’t know a whole lot about what’s talked about on this podcast but between the magical music and the no frills straight forward histories and speculationsI’m really happy I stumbled across this. I love to hear ancient folk songs and the oldest possible recordings I can find, this podcast is...”Read full review »
Henry Lee MC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/22
“Wish I could do what this guy does. It’s been said here, but I love how he de-academizes the study of this music while still putting in insanely rigorous research. Amazing amazing stuff. Please keep it up.”
harddickwarrior via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/10/21
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“This show is genius. The history is fascinating, and the music is all beautiful. Put into historical context and made human, the delivery is not at all “academic” (using that term as a pejorative) but is coming from a place of love and passion (and is still well researched and thoughtfully...”Read full review »
TimJr.5678 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/21
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“brilliant show. full of gems in terms of the recordings played and well produced with a lovely style. fantastic listening”
elijahfairfax via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
03/09/21
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“This podcast is brilliant. Can’t recommend enough”
mickmaccana via Apple Podcasts ·
Ireland ·
01/07/21
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“Very interesting background and history! Also highly recommend Lankum’s music! Cheers!”
Milwaukee Zach via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“A really fun and interesting voyage through the history of Irish tunes”
St. Judas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/05/20
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“Unreal podcast - please please keep these going , they are fantastic to say the least. Straight to the pool room with this one !”
Coco007555 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
09/22/20
“Beautiful gem of a podcast this.
Ian Lynch (of Lankum) digs into some great material, songs, info and more.
If you’re at all into trad or folk it’ll be right up your alley I’m sure”
cuchullain88 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/21/20
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