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FOLK SONGS & STORIES

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Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician

Folk Songs & Stories shares the heart of indie Celtic and folk music. Host Marc Gunn uncovers the stories behind songs and offers tips for sustainable living—perfect for fans of authentic, grassroots tales. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.

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Celtic Spring Challenge #298

The Celtic Spring Challenge is underway. I will tell you all about it. I’m heading back to... more

08 Apr 2025

47 MINS

47:14

08 Apr 2025

#294

Irish Songs for St. Patrick's Day #297

St Patrick’s Day is a week away. Listen to a fun concert of St Patrick’s Day music. Irish ... more

12 Mar 2025

40 MINS

40:41

12 Mar 2025

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St. Paddy's Day or St. Patty's Day? #296

St. Patrick’s Day is almost here. So it’s time to definitively answer the old question. Is... more

04 Mar 2025

29 MINS

29:24

04 Mar 2025

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17 Things To See & Do in Wicklow, Ireland #295

Today, you’ll learn about 17 things you can see and do in Wicklow, Ireland. Plus you’ll he... more

18 Feb 2025

32 MINS

32:28

18 Feb 2025

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17 Things to See and Do in Wexford, Ireland

Today, you’ll learn about 17 things to see and do in Wexford, Ireland. Just in time for my... more

04 Feb 2025

36 MINS

36:14

04 Feb 2025

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Top Celtic Folk Bands of 2025 to Watch #293

Today, I’m talking about… 9 Celtic Folk bands you want to watch in 2025. We also talk abou... more

14 Jan 2025

31 MINS

31:46

14 Jan 2025

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Live Pub Songs from Dragon Con 2024 #292

Here's a holiday gift. It’s a live concert from Dragon Con 2024. This is Pub Songs & Stori... more

23 Dec 2024

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:57

23 Dec 2024

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Can Album Pins Save the Music Business? #291

Can album pins save the music business? I’ll tell you what they’re all about, why all musi... more

19 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:56

19 Nov 2024

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17 Things to Do on the Isle of Man #290

So you want to go to the Isle of Man? Can you spend a full week there and find enough to d... more

05 Nov 2024

33 MINS

33:18

05 Nov 2024

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Happy Birthday from Ireland, Laughter Yoga #289

Is there an Irish birthday song? There is now. It’s by Marc Gunn with the song “Happy Birt... more

09 Jul 2024

1 HR 35 MINS

1:35:34

09 Jul 2024

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Princess Bride's Big Adventure #288

True love lost at sea. I share the story behind “Buttercup’s Lament” inspired by Princess ... more

02 Jul 2024

1 HR 14 MINS

1:14:05

02 Jul 2024

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Middle Earth Bragging, Greatest Women Composers in History w/ Apryl Knight #287

Have you ever read Lord of the Rings and noticed that each time the hobbits meet a new rac... more

25 Jun 2024

41 MINS

41:14

25 Jun 2024

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The Leprechaun, Building Sherwood Forest Faire Castle #286

The modern image of the leprechaun is very different from the leprechaun of Irish legends.... more

18 Jun 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:32

18 Jun 2024

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The Bridge & Best Travel Tips With Vince Conaway #285

Vince Conaway shares his top 3 places to see in Italy along with some travel tips, and sto... more

11 Jun 2024

54 MINS

54:45

11 Jun 2024

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Sci Fi Drinking Songs at Gen Con 2023 #284

We’re taking a journey today as I share the story of how I found myself playing Sci Fi Dri... more

30 Apr 2024