Apologies to all the listeners out there. We were unable to join forces this week so it’s just a snapshot into Andrew's week as Ed takes a much needed rest to fight off those midlife ailments. It’s a 12min burst incorporating American literature, teenage angst and a look ahead to some gigs involving the guys. Get Folked Ed! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com
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Episode 73 - Deep Dive
As Ireland bakes, Ed and Andrew discuss the inevitable penance we Irish will derive from such a phenomena. Ed talk about his experiences, past and present, in the world renowned juggernaut that is, Wetherspoons.Andrew experiences speed dating in a more formal environment, he attempts to familiarize a large cohort of students with 1950’s America, as well as perils and promise that comes from the mining industry. It’s Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com
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Episode 72 - The Package
Hard times make for hard decisions but if there is one thing Ed and Andy understand, is that looking good needs to be a baseline so, choose your groomer carefully. Ed ventures out to investigate Irelands late night ecosystem and pays homage to the southern fried footmen, protectors of truth, justice and your dining experience. From sucking eggs, to to six pack pecks, Get Folked knows what you want and….what you need. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com
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Episode 71 - Hugsy Malone
Workers day reawakens Andy's love of Techno as Zombie Nation inspires the next generation. Ed gets intimate at a David Gray concert, leaving patrons confused and concerned. The lads almost get their timing right and have a quick dive (the intention is deep dive) into one of the Dubliners more controversial yet successful songs. An episode high on ding doorum, but still need a little falromum. This is Get Folked! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com
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Episode 70 - The Conclave of Chaps
Andy's return to Berlin brings him face to ass with an entrepreneurial journeyman, whose choice of garb and means of income may or may not require explanation and/or payment and/or acceptance and/or respect and/or . . . . . . . ah screw it, we do our best, but we don't really know what the hell was going on in this situation. And as for Ed, "Sorry" seems to be the hardest word this week as he tries (and fails) to expand on last week's obsessive compulsion to dislike people based entirely on their headwear.Welcome back to The Get Folked Podcast.P.S.Check out the amazing music on our friend Ronan’s Bandcamp via the URL below. Ronan featured on last week’s show with one of the most memorable versions of “Whiskey in the Jar” in existance. You will not be dissappointed.https://pimpanicaille.bandcamp.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit getfolked.substack.com
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