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Blues with a Feeling - The Official Podcast

Shaun Bindley
Blues
Blues Music
Charlie Musselwhite
Ruthie Foster
Alligator Records
Muddy Waters
ZZ Top
James Cotton
Taj Mahal
John Lee Hooker
Eric Bibb
Chicago
Grammy Awards
Chris Cain
Dave Hole
Shemekia Copeland
Stevie Ray Vaughan
Albert Collins
The Paladins
BB King

Shaun Bindley’s Blues with a Feeling has been playing the latest and greatest blues releases, album features and interviews from Australia and across the world for almost 30 years.

With a dedicated following both locally and internationally as a radio show of 27 years, Shaun is now working on producing Blues with a Feeling as a Podcast.

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G’day there my friends, and welcome to another week of Blues With A Feeling This week, we’re tipping our hats to a man whose shadow stretches from Linden, Texas all the way to Paris, France — the great T‑Bone Walker — and his 1969 Grammy‑winning mast... more

This week on Blues With A Feeling we’re taking a long, winding drive through the heart of the blues — from the red dirt roads of Texas to the electric back‑alleys of Chicago — and the whole night’s got that slow‑burning, wide‑sky feel about it.

We ... more

This week on Blues With A Feeling, we’re heading straight to Memphis for a full‑blown celebration of the 2026 Blues Music Awards — the biggest night in the blues world. The BMAs are where legends, lifers, innovators, and rising voices all gather unde... more

This week on Blues With A Feeling, we’re coming home.

Our classic album feature shines a warm spotlight on John Lee Hooker’s 1995 masterpiece Chill Out — a late‑career triumph from the patron saint of this program. For thirty years, BWAF opened wit... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Gonzalez
Guitarist from The Paladins
The Paladins
Episode: John Lee Hooker - Classic Album Feature – Chill Out”
Larry Fulcher
Musician from The Phantom Blues Band
The Phantom Blues Band
Episode: John Lee Hooker - Classic Album Feature – Chill Out”
Thomas Shearsley
With the Paladins, introduced as a guest
Episode: SE 6 Ep - 14 Classic Album Double Feature – Muddy Waters “Folk Singer" + Son House “Forever On My Mind”
Eric Bibb
Blues musician and album feature guest
Self / One Mississippi project
Episode: SE 6 Ep 13 - Eric Bibb interview and album feature – One Mississippi
Ruthie Foster
Grammy-winning blues singer
Self
Episode: SE 6 Ep 12 - Ruthie Foster Interview and album feature - Mileage
Oscar Wilson
Guest (recognised blues singer/musician)
Episode: SE 6 Ep 9 Classic Album Feature – Black Magic – Magic Sam
Joe Noska
Guest (Cashbox Kings member)
Cashbox Kings
Episode: SE 6 Ep 9 Classic Album Feature – Black Magic – Magic Sam
Billy Branch
Guest (Sons of Blues)
The Sons of Blues / Delmark artist
Episode: SE 6 Ep 9 Classic Album Feature – Black Magic – Magic Sam
Elvin Bishop
Guest (blues guitarist)
Episode: SE 6 Ep 9 Classic Album Feature – Black Magic – Magic Sam

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Shaun Bindley
Host of Blues with a Feeling

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
  • Great music/ highly recommend

    Wow- great show! Excellent selection of the blues with interesting insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kc learnjng
    Australia9 months ago

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Guest highlights and album deep-dives feel authentic and rewarding for collectors and casual listeners alike.
The host has a warm, knowledgeable presence that makes deep dives approachable.
Great show for blues fans—insightful and well-curated selections.

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#237
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SE 6 ep 17 - 2026 Blue Music Awards Winners and Album Feature – Robert Finley – Sharecroppers Son
Q: This is Blues with a Feeling. Mr. Finley, can you tell me a story?
The host invites Robert Finley to share his life experience, leading into a narrative about his upbringing, military service, career shifts, and the pivotal rediscovery of music with the support of the Music Maker Foundation, setting the stage for his comeback and artistic evolution.
SE 6 Ep 13 - Eric Bibb interview and album feature – One Mississippi
Q: Can you talk about the inspiration behind Cross Road's Marilyn Monroe?
Eric Bibb discusses how the song extends themes from his earlier work on Emmett Till, addressing historical injustice and truth-telling in a way that connects personal storytelling with broader social issues.
SE 6 Ep 13 - Eric Bibb interview and album feature – One Mississippi
Q: Tell me about the title track and its relationship to Janice Ian.
Eric Bibb describes reconnecting with his high school classmate Janice Ian, selecting her song One Mississippi for the album, and how its imagery and themes fit the record's message of unity and history, while also highlighting the personal journey of making it his own.
SE 6 Ep 11 - Sue Foley Album Feature and Interview - Pinky's Blues
Q: Sue, tell me about the origin of this year's Pinky's Blues and how the recording came together.
Sue describes the choice to record Pinky's Blues live over three days with a small, tightly knit band and the inspiration drawn from Texas blues masters and the Austin sound.
SE 6 Ep 11 - Sue Foley Album Feature and Interview - Pinky's Blues
Q: Talk to me about Austin, tell me about how it was returning after some years away.
Sue explains returning to Austin after two decades, reconnecting with the community, and reflecting on the era that shaped her as part of the Antone's scene.

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A blues-focused interview and album-spotlight show that blends deep dives into classic and contemporary records with host-led storytelling and artist anecdotes. Episodes center on landmark albums, live performances, and touring news, often tying historical context to current releases and Australian tours. Notable strengths include a long-running radio-to-podcast format, strong lineage with veteran artists, and a tight ecosystem that foregrounds intimate artist memories, production detail, and live performance culture. Potential listeners will likely enjoy thoughtful liner-notes-style explorations, playful banter, and a curated mix of archival and modern blues across both traditional and contemporary scenes.

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Recent guests on Blues with a Feeling include:

1. Dave Gonzalez
2. Larry Fulcher
3. Thomas Shearsley
4. Eric Bibb
5. Ruthie Foster
6. Oscar Wilson
7. Joe Noska
8. Billy Branch

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