Best Ceilidh Podcasts (2025)

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KPC_2025_09_21_Podcast 59:03

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Our 563rd episode, which aired on September 21, 2025, and kicked off our Celtic Colours preview with historic Cape Breton music.Winnie Chafe – The Kitchen Session, Legacy Sons of Skye – Trois Soirees (Three Nights Out), Both Sides of the WaterThe MacLellan Trio – Bog an Lochan/Flora MacDonald/Charlie’s Brother, The MacLellan Trio Play the Music of …

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Our Wish, Celtic Music for a Bright Christmas #86 30:54

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From the timeless Cherry - Tree Carol to the shimmering Silver Lights of winter, Celtic musicians bring their heart and heritage to the season. Discover new holiday favorites and old traditions wrapped in music… on Celtic Christmas Music #86 WELCOME TO THE CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting C…

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KPC_2025_09_14_Podcast 59:27

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Our 562nd episode, which aired on September 14, 2025.Enda Scahill & Joel Andersson – Sail Away Ladies, The Dark WellGadan – Across the Western Ocean, May the Divil Tune Your BanjosNathan Gourley, Joey Abarta & Owen Marshall – The Primrose Road/The Tramp/Martin Wynne's, Copley Street 2John Jenkins – I Didn’t Want to Change the World, Restless Hearts…

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Grief Matters: Disrupting Death with Susan Cadell & Mary Ellen Macdonald 49:53

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Grief matters because it happens to all of us. In this episode, Kathy and Keri-Lyn are fortunate to converse with Drs. Susan Cadell and Mary Ellen Macdonald, co-creators of Grief Matters, a Canadian organization that aims to improve how people understand and make room for grief, using creative, community-based activities. They use the framework of…

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Celtic Christmas Reels, Carols, and Winter Magic #85 34:18

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Imagine snow falling on a highland glen, where fiddles join the winter wind and harps weave the magic of the season. That’s what you’ll hear this week—on the Celtic Christmas Music #85 Cedar Dobson, Band O'Brothers, Anne Roos & David Blonski, Dublin Gulch, Mary-Kate Spring Lee, We Banjo 3, The Fire, Ashley Davis 0:11 - Cedar Dobson "We Wish You a M…

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Both Sides of the MAiD Bed: Disrupting Death with Kim Carlson 48:04

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“ She's in her favourite chair. She's surrounded by loved ones. She's got a supportive GP. There's love and laughter, and I can't imagine anything better for the very final moments of your life. And I have to just say I'm just really thankful, one, to be a Canadian and that she has this option, but also that I had the opportunity to be there and th…

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KPC_2025_07_20_Podcast 58:50

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Our 561st episode, in which we celebrated our twelfth anniversary with music and conversation with J.P. Cormier.J.P. Cormier – Thompson’s Reel, 50 Years of GuitarJ.P. Cormier – The Duke of Fife Medley, 50 Years of GuitarJ.P. Cormier – Foxglove, 50 Years of GuitarJ.P. Cormier – Bitter Creek, 50 Years of GuitarJ.P. Cormier – The Earl of Hyndford, 50 …

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KPC_2025_07_13_Podcast 58:38

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Our 560th episode, which aired on July 13, 2025, and featured our celebration of the Indianapolis Ceili Band's upcoming trip to Ireland.Indianapolis Ceili Band – Jim Donoghue's/Baltimore Salute/Jackie Coleman’s, Emotional VelocityIndianapolis Ceili Band – The Old Kilfenora/The Old Favorite/Jim Ward’s, Every Wednesday NightIndianapolis Ceili Band – …

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Statistics and Safeguards: Disrupting Death with Dr. James Downar 45:20

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“ Ignorance is not a safeguard.” In this episode, a very fortunate Kathy and Keri-Lyn sit down with Dr. James Downar, a Critical Care and Palliative Care physician in Ottawa, for a conversation about the data around MAiD and access to palliative care. Dr. Downar graduated from McGill Medical School and completed residency training in Internal Medic…

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KPC_2025_07_06_Podcast 58:41

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Our 559th episode, which aired on July 6, 2025, in which we celebrated America's independence.Tom Delany – The Eavesdropper/The Morning Star/My Love is in America, The Lark’s CallAshley MacIsaac with Mary Jane Lamond – To America We Go, Ashley MacIsaacJohn Williams – The New Custom House/Le Set De Americain/Harris Dance Tune, SteamChristy Moore – A…

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KPC_2025_06_29_Podcast 58:44

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Our 558th episode, which aired on June 29, 2025, and celebrated Canada Day.The Fables – Down East Day, A TimeBuddy MacMaster – Kenloch Jig Medley, Judique on the FloorInn Echo – Summers with Nan, Inn EchoRay Legere – The Mathematician/Blindman’s Reel/Mountain Road, Squirrely MovesOrealis – Highland Ways, Musique CeltiquePoor Angus – How Many Are th…

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KPC_2025_06_22_Podcast 58:45

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our 557th episode, which aired on June 22, 2025.TRIP – The 50 Reels, In Terra’s KeepLief Sorbye & Friends – The Midnight Sun, Lief’s Birthday BashTraditional Fare – With Ourselves/The Scholar/Frank’s Reel, Traditional FareFairport Convention – Poor Will & The Jolly Hangman, Live on the BBCGerry O’Connor – Tatter Jack Walsh/The Connaughtman’s Ramble…

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KPC_2025_06_15_Podcast 58:33

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Our 556th episode, which aired on June 15, 2025.Tom Delany – Jim O'Connor's/My Former Wife/Kilglass Lake, The Lark’s CallMerry Hell – Pick Yourself Up and Dance, The Rising of the BoldCLOSET CLASSIC: James Kelly, Paddy O’Brien & Daithi Sproule – Man of the House/NEW TO YOU: Without Willow – The Way Back, single releaseGnoss – Alister & Katrina's, T…

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A Child Life Specialist Talks Dying, Death, and MAiD: Disrupting Death with Ceilidh Eaton Russell 1:08:26

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In the context of any kind of illness, whether it's the child's illness, a family member's illness, somebody's sudden death or MAiD, if we recognise that children have these rights to access information and to express themselves, it's very hard to justify not giving them a choice about having information. In this episode, Kathy and Keri-Lyn have t…

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KPC_2025_06_08_Podcast 58:42

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Our 555th episode, which aired on June 8, 2025.Flook – Kalamantinos/Larry Get Out of the Bin/Elzic's Farewell, RubaiDaimh – Còta Mòr, single releaseClub Debris – Reel du Combat, RicochetMary Beth Carty – Driver MacIvor/The Fashion that the Ladies Have, Crossing the CausewayDordan – The Boys of the Lough/Over the Bog Road/The Merry Harriers, Celtic …

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KPC_2025_05_25_Podcast 59:12

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Our 554th episode, which aired on May 25, 2025, and featured music and conversation with Lief Sorbye of Tempest.Tempest – Top of the Hill, Surfing to MeccaTempest – Hal-An-Tow, Serrated EdgeTempest – The Ballydesmond Set, 15th Anniversary CollectionTempest – Captain Morgan, 15th Anniversary CollectionInterview with Lief Sorbye, part oneTempest – To…

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KPC_2025_05_18_Podcast 58:51

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Our 553rd episode, which aired on May 18, 2025, and featured music and conversation with Matthew Byrne.By Dave Bagdade

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KPC_2025_05_11_Podcast 59:12

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Our 552nd episode, which aired on May 11, 2025, and featured music and conversation with Heather MacIsaac.Danu – Scartaglen/The Hunter’s Purse/The Reconciliation, The Pearl AlbumSome One’s Sons – Day 2, single releaseThe Townhouse Session Players – The Rolling Waves/Humours Of Ennistymon, A Sunday SessionThe Townhouse Session Players – Smile In You…

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MAiD in Canada: Disrupting Death with Paul Magennis 55:18

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This month’s episode of Disrupting Death has Kathy and Keri-Lyn have the pleasure of speaking with Paul Magennis, a Registered Nurse and educator on Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) in British Columbia and co-creator of MAiD in Canada, a Substack newsletter that tackles misinformation and promotes education about medical assistance in dying. With…

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KPC_2025_05_04_Podcast 58:48

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Our 551st episode, which aired on May 4, 2025.Aaron Collis – Before Daylight in the Morning/Bren Tobin's Jigs, Before Daylight in the MorningBillow Wood – Cherry Blossom Tree, single releaseHeather MacIsaac – Queen of Make Do/Solitude/The Celebratory Cookie, The Moon’s DaughterMatthew Byrne – The Calton Weaver, Stealing TimePride of New York – King…

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KPC_2025_04_20_Podcast 58:48

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Our 550th episode, which aired on April 20, 2025, in which we celebrated part two of Halfway to Celtic Colours.Troy MacGillivray, Caitlin Warbelow & Jake Charron – Opening Set, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 12Julie Fowlis – Fear a’ Bhrochain, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 12Genticorum – Le Petite Marche/Byrn’s Marche, Celtic Colours Live Vol. 12J.P. Cormier …

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KPC_2025_04_13_Podcast 59:21

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Our 549th episode, which aired on April 13, 2025, and featured part one of our Halfway to Celtic Colours celebration.Colin Grant – Drive‘er Like Ya Stole’er, Festival Volunteer Drive’ers Association Vol. 1Jason Roach – Toothbrush Island, Festival Volunteer Drive’ers Association Vol. 1Dawn & Margie Beaton – Thanks for the Drive, Festival Volunteer D…

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MAiD Rites & Ceremonies: Disrupting Death with Kelley Korbin 52:16

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”I think we need to know that the possibilities are out there, that MAiD's not just a medical procedure, that even though this healthcare professional is coming with their kit and their medications and all of their social authority that they bring with them, that we get to slow it down and do some important things to remember our person.” This mon…

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KPC_2025_04_06_Podcast 59:17

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Our 548th episode, which aired on April 6, 2025.Danu – Old Peter Street/The Dispute at the Crossroads/Within a Mile of Clonbur, The Pearl AlbumMiscellany of Folk – When the Moon is Full, Atlantic SoundsRobert Zielinski – Andy McGann's/Humours of Scarriff, The Day DawnDolores Keane & John Faulkner – Green Grows The Laurel, Sail Og RuaJames Cullinan …

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KPC_2025_03_30_Podcast 58:55

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Our 547th episode, which aired on March 30, 2025, and featured music and conversation with Padraig Rynne.Danu -- Tuamgraney Castle/Broken Pledge/Braes of Busby, The Pearl AlbumRuna -- Indiana, When the Light Gets InSean Gavin & Colm Gannon -- The Leitrim Reel/Maud Miller's, The Boys of '25Becky Tracy & Keith Murphy -- Brave Marin, GoldenBreen Rynne…

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KPC_2025_03_23_Podcast 58:58

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Our 546th episode, which aired on March 23, 2025.Breen Rynne Murray – Finbarr Dwyer’s/The Mill of Kylemore/Pretty Molly, OdysseyCuas – Dusty Little Wings, CuasTern – Shetland Reels, FlywayNEW TO YOU: Jenn Butterworth – The Housewife's Lament, Her By DesignKen Perlman – Cape Breton Johnny Cope/Miss Lyle/The Black Mill, Devil in the KitchenCLOSET CLA…

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KPC_2025_03_09_Podcast 58:54

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Our 546th episode, which aired on March 9, 2025.By Dave Bagdade

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MAiD Times Two: Disrupting Death with Chris Reid 50:17

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“When we're brought into this world more often than not … there's all this love coming for birthing in a human being to this world, right? And I felt like that same kind of energy was given to them on their way out.” This month, your hosts of Disrupting Death sit down with Chris Reid, a storyteller, military veteran, and founder of Stretch Creative…

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St. Patrick's Day for Christmas #84 41:05

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Some of this music might work just great for your St Patrick's Day celebrations. It’s Celtic Christmas Music #84 Keltricity, Jesse Ferguson, Seán Heely, Screaming Orphans, Irish Christmas in America, Scythian, Mary-Kate Spring Lee, Dublin Gulch, Alisa Marie, Peat in the Creel 0:06 - Keltricity "On A Cold Winter's Day - Christmas Eve" from A Celtic …

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KPC_2025_03_02_Podcast 58:52

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Our 544th episode, which aired on March 2, 2025.By Dave Bagdade

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Foot Stompin' Free Scottish Music Podcast No 258 42:47

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Hello! Here is our March edition of the Foot Stompin Scottish Music Podcast featuring lots of great music from our wonderful scene. Any questions please get in touch! If you would like to support this podcast please visit www.patreon.com/handsupfortrad The Drunken Man from Kalabakan by Ross Miller Band https://rossmiller.bandcamp.com Her by Design …

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KPC_2025_02_23_Podcast 58:54

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Our 543rd episode, which aired on February 23, 2025.By Dave Bagdade

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KPC_2025_02_09_Podcast 58:37

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Our 542nd episode, which aired on February 9, 2025.Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle – Dawn & Dusk, single releaseNEW TO YOU: Niall McCabe – Valentines Day 1981, single releaseThe Drowsy Lads – Peggy Nettles, Time FliesThe Drowsy Lads – Welcome Poor Paddy, Time FliesInterview with Phil Franck of The Drowsy LadsThe Drowsy Lads – Barn Burner …

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MAiD and Mature Minors: Disrupting Death with Dr. Sydney Campbell 44:26

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This month, Kathy and Keri-Lyn are very excited and privileged to explore the issue of mature minors in relation to MAiD legislation with Dr. Sydney Campbell, PhD. Sydney Campbell is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Faculty of Medicine at Dalhousie University, having recently completed her PhD in the Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluatio…

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KPC 2025 02 02 Podcast 58:40

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Our 541st episode, which aired on February 2, 2025.Sean Gavin & Colm Gannon – The Ash Plant/The Woman Of The House, The Boys of ‘25The Freels – West Moon, The FreelsOpen the Door for Three – The Drunken Gauger. The Prosperous GalePatrick Street – Brackagh Hill, Irish TimesLane to the Glen – Crotty’s Glory/Reel No. 295, Lane to the GlenSimon Mayor –…

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KPC 2025 01 26 Podcast 58:42

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Our 540th episode, which aired on January 26, 2025.Fourwinds – Mighty Keith, AlltaFourwinds – The Great Big Roaming Ass, AlltaDe Dannan – Haley’s Favourite/Kitty Come Over/Mullins Fancy/Opera Reel, BallroomJohn Doyle – Valentine O’Hara, HavenCLOSET CLASSIC: Arthur Robertson – Maclean Of Pennycross/Maggie Of Cameron/Duntroon, Scottish Fiddlers to th…

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KPC 2025 01 19 Podcast 58:54

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Our 539th episode, which aired on January 19, 2025, and featured our annual exploration of the Outer Reaches.Droichead – The Humours of Castlefinn/Sporting Paddy/Cregg’s Pipes, The Banks of TuiraRapalje – Johnnie Cope/The Geese in the Bog/Turf Lodge, Diamonds (EP)Crasdant – Cwrw da '/Pibddawns Owen Huw, Welsh Traditional MusicKornog – Helen of Kirk…

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KPC 2025 01 12 Podcast 58:43

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Our 538th episode, which aired on January 12, 2025.Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe & Daniel Quayle – Revival of the Fittest, single releaseRachel Davis & Darren McMullen – Dancing On My Own Ground, HomeKevin Henderson & Neil Pearlman – Tune for Lukas/Talon's Trip to Thompson Island, Burden LakeGnoss – The River, The Light of the MoonAnna Massie – Out on …

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MAiD and The Modern Trauma Toolkit: Disrupting Death with Dr. Christine Gibson 39:54

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This month’s episode of Disrupting Death has Kathy and Keri-Lyn speaking with Dr. Christine Gibson, aka TikTokTraumaDoc, about her experiences with MAiD and her book, The Modern Trauma Tool Kit. A Family Medicine physician with academic expertise in medical education and holistic care, with twenty years of clinical experience. Through extensive add…

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KPC 2025 01 05 Podcast 58:33

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Our 537th episode, which aired on January 5, 2025.Alex Sturbaum with Jesse Partridge – Humours of Kinvara/The New Custom House/The Bunch of Green Rushes, SlashMary Black – Brand New Star, Babes in the WoodBrid Harper – Jig for Yvette/Lad O’Bierne’s No. 2/The New Whistle, Brid HarperThe Celtic Fiddlers – The New World, PassageDonald Angus and Elizab…

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It's a Celtic Christmas All Year Long #83 43:02

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Celtic Christmas music is all year long. It’s Celtic Christmas Music #83 0:06 - Cedar Dobson "Wexford Carol" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 5:19 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and podcaster. We are promoting Celtic culture through Christmas cheer. We want to bring a little m…

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KPC 2024 12 29 Podcast 59:02

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Our 536th episode, which aired on December 29, 2024, and featured our year-end wrap-up.Pine Tree Flyers – Opera Reel/Golden Wedding Reel, Pine Tree FlyersAlan Doyle – Welcome Home, Welcome HomeLane to the Glen – Galloping O'Hogan/The Magpie in the Tree, Lane to the GlenAltan – The Barley and the Rye, DonegalMatt & Shannon Heaton – In Tune with Real…

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KPC 2024 12 22 Podcast 58:49

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Our 535th episode, which aired on December 22, 2024, and featuring our annual holiday episode of Christmas and winter-themed Celtic music.Reverie Road – Snowy Drifts, Reverie RoadMatthew Byrne – Serving Girl’s Holiday, Sing Through the Earth & SkiesAndy Irvine – Longford Weaver/Christmas Eve, Old Dog Long Road Vol. 1The McDades – The Huron Carol, A…

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KPC 2024 12 08 Podcast 58:43

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Our 534th episode, which aired on December 8, 2024.Anna Mhoireach – Slieve Russell/Donald Camerons Powder Horn, Out of the BlueCrossroads – The Border Widow's Lament, De Partir C'est Mon PlaisirPennybrook – The Edge Of Waiting, The Edge Of WaitingHannah James & Sam Sweeney – The Farmer's Cursed Wife, State and AncientryGiveWay – Callum’s Road/Para …

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Wrapping Up Celtic Christmas Music 2024 #82 42:33

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We're wrapping up the holiday season with one final episode of Celtic Christmas Music #82 0:09 - Cedar Dobson "We Wish You a Merry Christmas/Trepak (The Nutcracker)/Jingle Bells/Auld Lang Syne" from A Whistle Wonderland: Christmas Melodies in a Celtic Style 4:27 - WELCOME TO CELTIC CHRISTMAS MUSIC I am Marc Gunn. I am Celtic musician and host of th…