Where once there was but darkness and ignorance in the world Andy and Ed come forth in the latest instalment of your favourite podcast and bequeath knowledge unto the masses through their illuminating discourse on literature, history, musical theory, mathematics, theology, and the deceptive ways of a very observational horse. All of this is, of course, set against the back-drop of Andy's most recent excursion into the world of Albanian Folk Music (this link will take you to the site of that...

Theology and Theme Parks make surprising conversational bed-fellows as Andy and Ed reminisce and compare notes on the pros and cons of being alter boys in their respective parishes back in the day (yes that day was the 80s). This subject causes the unexpected need for deep questions to be tackled head-on: Communism Vs Capitalism. Individual Enrichment Vs the Common Good. Should those who serve be paid for their service or should the wealth of the few be shared by the many? And just how old is...

BOOM! Another Get Folked episode makes it to the editor's desk before deadline. Tactics on how to make friends are discussed as well as the chronic shortage of Bouncy Castles. Is this an indication of the decline of western civilization or merely a minor inconvenience to too many stressed out parents as they cram themselves into one small urban location? And, in a rare melancholy moment for the podcast, daylight robbery strikes in Berlin! This one is an emotional roller coaster. Also, Ed is...

Andy asks Ed to write the podcast blurb for the first time. Ed panics and, due to a lack of any better ideas, decides to “go meta” and reference the act of writing the blurb within the blurb itself. I think it’s safe to say that Ed will never be asked to write the blurb again. In this episode the guys talk about the fantastic physical feats of the O’Donovan’s of old down in West Cork and how they led directly to Ed’s clumsy behaviour as a tourist. Andy is doing some child-rearing with the...

Ed wanders the south west of Ireland in search of a session or two. Andrew wanders the canals and parks on May day as the bright sunshine and warm temperatures brings thousands out onto the streets of Berlin to celebrate a range of music. We're proud to have made it to 20 episodes, thanks for being with us. Here's to another 20! 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 talks astronomy as two star crossed lovers have themselves a lunar landing. Andrew meets the one and only Edgeman who gives us an insight into Manchester’s local culture. Dave Haslam shares life lessons while Ed shares an early draft of his newest song “Morally Superior” 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

Andy returns to the competitive sports arena but isn’t ready for the intimacy involved in being part of a team. Ed cleans up some of last week's rambling with a few added tidbits. 80’s TV culture still guides them in the modern world of communication. Trips back memory lane bring stories of rural whistling techniques and sound engineers lacking visual, but more importantly, audio understanding of sound equipment, and that’s coming from us! It’s episode 18 and Getfolked is all grown up…sort...

Ed and Andy reflect on the joys of medieval folk music. Ireland's rain plays havoc on the small plane industry. Faherty and the gang have some of life's deeper meanings hidden in the garden, just waiting to be dug up. Bill Bailey, Victorian instruments of pain (or pleasure) and all the flagellants with none of smell are discussed in this week’s episode. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Brassless Balls. “Better the lie that draws a smile, than a truth that draws a tear!” Ed keeps it real in housekeeping, The LouvRe, it’s pyramid (glorious!) and teachers explaining abstinence while touring the wonders of Paris are barely mentioned.  Andrew segues neatly into his marathon running days and waddles around EuroDisney in search of stormtroopers. Along with Beyonce, Eastern Folk and a touch of genocide… these are the topics of this week's edition. This is a public episode. If...

A day late (Clocks went forward!) but Ed and Andrew took to the stage once more. Rebranding the band is given a game show veneer, Napoleon's exploits in both Italy and Germany are discussed with Andrew wandering the famous monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig. Bessie Smyths rise and untimely end are discussed. It may or may not be groundhog day in terms of storytelling but as always, Ed and Andy bite the bullet, grow some brass balls and get poetic. This is a public episode. If...

A comedic education into the world kink expands Ed and Andrew’s horizons. Rebranding the band, Belter boy sambos, Bobby Gentry and a look back over a lovely weekend in Berlin as well as a small look forward come into focus. 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

Another wonderful Paddys weekend in Berlin comes to an end and Andrew and Ed have learned some valuable lessons on their live podcast adventures. Mainly to do with on/off buttons. An great set by Berlin based trio Hoomyin settles any doubts as to whether this was all worth it by giving everyone at the event a unique performance and finally, Ed, Andrew, Pauline, Kyle and Alex take to the stage to perform a few of their own songs to round off a perfect Paddy’s day. This is a public episode....

It’s a pre-paddy's Get Folked bonanza. Mungret gets treated to a few new players, tunes and songs along with a fine spread of sambo’s to keep patrons locked in for the evening. Andrew visits two sessions in Berlin where he finally comes face to face with Growler, the 78 year old Vulva from Dublin and, while a table spontaneously collapsing in front of him can’t truly be attributed to any kind of weight issues, we’re sure he’s not completely innocent in that regard. Short note - We’ll both be...

Nominating themselves as poster boys for rip.ie, Ed and Andy are willing to seize on the website's potential for expansion. Stereotypes and outdated children's rhymes are navigated with caution. Sounds from the 5th edition of the Get Folked live event are shared and a few lovely ditties reveal themselves during an amazing evening of music at Madonna bar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Nominating themselves as poster boys for rip.ie, Ed and Andy are willing to seize on the website's potential for expansion. Stereotypes and outdated children's rhymes are navigated with caution. Sounds from the 5th edition of the Get Folked live event are shared and a few lovely ditties reveal themselves during an amazing evening of music at Madonna bar. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

Etiquette is given some air time in this week's episode of Get Folked. Whether it’s queuing for a haircut or letting it all hang out in the sauna, Ed and Andrew find themselves battling their internal demons and come out both sweaty and sexy. Get Folked wanders into Georgian territory when Andrew visits a folksong Workshop in Berlin while Ed discovers a sweet singing session at the White House in Limerick city. Proud to have made it to episode 10 and here’s a health to many more! This is a...

It’s Episode 9 and Get Folked explores the art of storytelling, its power to end homelessness while simultaneously ending war…well it might. You don’t know! Discussions around the  creative aspirations of the Behan family and extended family are opened up, amazing folk artists perform in Berlin’s local bar scene and Andrew once again fixates on how bodily fluids somehow add unnecessary spark to melancholic moments of music.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with...

Andrew and Ed burn the midnight oil to bring you episode 8 of Get Folked. Andrew shares stories of his cultural, as well as professional exploits in Berlin this week. He finds himself coming face to face with teenage angst as well as South American hat shops. They reflect on Blind Boy’s discussions with Dee Mulrooney and her alter ego - Growler... the shamanic vulva (Not Vagina!). Ed grows nostalgic for high school education, STD’s and the subsequent joys of celibacy as well as pondering the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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