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Ian McKenzie's Blues Podcasts

Ian McKenzie
Blues Music
Blues
Acoustic Blues
Christmas Music
Christmas
Blind Willie Johnson
Rock and Roll
Podomatic
Tunein
Itunes
Doug Macleod
Chuck Berry
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
Lightnin Hopkins
Catfish Keith
Half-Deaf Clutch
Acoustic Blues Club
Gospel Music
Reverend Gary Davis
Blind Blake

Blues old and new

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Latest Episodes

| Artist | Title | Album Name | Album Copyright

* | Smokey Hogg & His Guitar | Born On The 13th | Unlucky 13 Blues ~ Spells, Charms and Superstitions in the Blue

* | Jo Carley & The Old Dry Skulls | When The Dead Start Walking | Boneyard Ritu... more

| Artist | Title | Album Name | Album Copyright

* | Half Deaf Clatch | Preachin' Blues (Son House) | Borrowed Blues |

* | Máté Blues | Crab Creek Blues | No One Cares |

* | Victoria's Big Easy | Take Me Down (Freedom) | What The Tide To... more

| Artist | Title | Album Name | Album Copyright

* | BB & The Bullets | Wild Honey | Wrong Side of the River

* | Christopher Wyze & The Tellers | Tired Of Your Low Down Ways | Naptown Blues |

* | B. B. Cunningham Jr. | Scratchin' | Great ... more

| Artist | Title | Album Name | Album Copyright

* | Big Bill Broonzy | Police Station Blues | Complete Recorded Works in Chronological Order Vol. 1

* | Geiger von Muller | Bottleneck Blue | Neocubist Blues |

* | Big Joe Williams | Don’t ... more

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Recent Guests

Val Cowell
Lead singer and rhythm guitarist of Bad Influence
Bad Influence
Episode: Episode 850: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE, #777 OCTOBER 07, 2026
Herbie Goins
Singer introduced as a guest who can sing
Episode: Episode 849: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB, #711 OCTOBER 02, 2026
The McCrary Sisters
Special guest for the episode
Episode: Episode 848: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE, #776 SEPTEMBER 30, 2026
Alvin Youngblood Hart
Blues guitarist and performer
Episode: Episode 844: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB, #709 SEPTEMBER 18, 2026
Deborah Susan
Episode: Episode 838: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE, #771 AUGUST 26, 2026
Richie Dave Porter
British blues guitarist
Episode: Episode 838: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE, #771 AUGUST 26, 2026
Steve Burkett
From the Rebecca Downs Band
Rebecca Downs Band
Episode: Episode 835: WEDNESDAY'S EVEN WORSE, #769 AUGUST 12, 2026
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
A great artist introduced as the star of the show
Episode: Episode 832: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB, #703 AUGUST 07, 2026
Mitch Woods
Blues musician performing on the show
Album: Night in New Orleans
Episode: Episode 827: ACOUSTIC BLUES CLUB, #701 JULY 24, 2026

Host

Ian McKenzie
Primary host; presents hosted sets, provides historical context, and guides listener engagement across episodes. Often features archival notes and guest appearances.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Terrific stuff

    A fantastic podcast (along with others by Ian) that provides a fabulous insight into music and musicians old and and new!!

    The only downside is I find myself constantly buying vinyl and CDs of the wonderful music and based on the wonderful music I’ve discovered here.

    It’s a great way to find out things and inspired me to finally go and get guitar lessons. I’m probably their oldest student but I reckon I’m one of the most motivated… I will never become a master but maybe I’ll be able to bang o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    you're kidding, surely
    Australia4 years ago
  • Podcast Addict
    Gitaarfreak
    6 years ago

Listeners Say

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Appeal is strong for guitar-driven tracks and international blues influences, broadening appeal beyond US artists.
The live guest moments and artist spotlights are highlighted as engaging and novel.
Prominent praise for the intimate, radio-host vibe and for encouraging catalog exploration.
Fans appreciate the host's storytelling and educational notes that connect songs to origins.
Listeners value the deep blues history and archival context that informs each set.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#219
Australia/Music

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This blues-focused show blends a wide playlist of classic and contemporary tracks with deep-dive context from the host, weaving in archival notes, artist histories, and occasional live guests. Episodes frequently feature international artists, cross-genre tie-ins, and storytelling that highlights blues heritage while guiding listeners to explore the catalog and related platforms. A standout trait is the host's personable narration and crowd-engagement prompts, which help sustain an intimate, educator-friendly listening experience for serious blues fans and newcomers alike.

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Recent guests on Ian McKenzie's Blues Podcasts include:

1. Val Cowell
2. Herbie Goins
3. The McCrary Sisters
4. Alvin Youngblood Hart
5. Deborah Susan
6. Richie Dave Porter
7. Steve Burkett
8. Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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