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Renaissance Festival Podcast

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Renaissance Festivals
Celtic Music
Renaissance Festival
Halloween
Louisiana Renaissance Festival
Folk Music
Crafts and Artisans
Musical Awards
Nordic Daughter
The Bilge Pumps
May Day
Star Wars
Valentine's Day
Ye Banished Privateers
Food Vendors
Acapella Performance
Music Therapy
Ozfair Festival
Whiskey Bay Rovers
Holiday Music

A weekly podcast of Renaissance and Celtic music and Renaissance entertainment for fans of Renaissance Festivals around the world

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Latest Episodes

Music from: Tartanic, Cheeks and Phoenix, Cheeks and Phoenix, Mc Dades, Jim Hancock, Craig O'Farrington, Jackdaws, Pictus, Brian "Tinker" Leo, Cheeks and Phoenix, Angus McHugh, Scottish Pirate, Blame Not the Bard, Better Than Nun, Cast in Bronze, Fid... more

Music from: Axel the Sot, Bard of the South, Village Idiots, Coeur De Lion, Jenneth Tollin, New World Renaissance Band, Jolly Rogues, Celtic Stone, Belles of Bedlam, Lark the Harper, Kerridwynn, Cross Rogues, Owl Morrisson, In Our Cups, The Hooligans... more

Music from: Kaade, Queen's Gambit, Pirates For Sail, Siler and Clarc, Zoe Alexander, Broceliande, Dan The Bard, Kerridwynn, Belles of Bedlam, Erika the Harpist, Raggle Taggle Gypsies, The Captain and Malarky, Boom Pirates, Jon Baade, Bramblebush, Rig... more

Music from: The Bilge Pumps, Bounding Main, The Musical Blades, 3 Pints Gone, Bardy Pardy, Kindred Spirits, The Spice Boys, Pirates For Sail, Jesse Ferguson, Pirates Creed, Fishbones & Scurvy, Crimson Pirates, The Bilge Pumps, Rum Fellows, Ship Shape... more

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Recent Guests

Gregg from The Ren List
Guest introduced as representing The Ren List, a guide to Renaissance fairs
The Ren List
Episode: Archives Show
Craig Luke Key
Member of The Bilge Pumps, discussed as a guest on the episode
The Bilge Pumps
Episode: Bilge Pumps Interview
Piccina Dreamer
Celtic musician, debut album Celtic Reverie, performs Scarborough Faire and Forgotten Sailor
Self/Independent Artist
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
Gus the Bardic Troubadour
Michigan-based musician, album Oak, performs Star of the County Down and Wild Mountain Time
Self/Independent Artist
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
The Druid Drummer
Musician, album Oak, performs title track Oak and a love song to Renaissance Faire patrons
Self/Independent Artist
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
The Naughty Bawdy Brigade
Comedy music group featured with songs like Your Dick Is Too Big, 8 Miles Wide
The Naughty Bawdy Brigade
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
Hob the Troll
Character/artist performing humorous album pieces, Super Sounds of the Seven Seas
Hob the Troll
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
Bardy Pardy
Musical group, initial collaboration at New Jersey Renaissance Faire, multiple festival appearances
Bardy Pardy
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show
Chaste Treasure
Performance group led by Lady Lizzie and Lady Morgan, first place album for 2025
Chaste Treasure
Episode: 2025 Album Awards Show

Hosts

Marc Gunn
Originator and central figure in show; frequent host and interviewer; heavily involved in Renaissance festival music community
Kendra Carr
Lead interviewer and producer with multiple hosting credits across episodes
Matt Letter
Host and producer; regular interviewer and segment contributor

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 95 ratings
  • Semi-recommended

    I skip through the useless chatter to get to the useless music.

    Songs praising alcoholism or modeling mysogyny not recommended for those whose brains have not fully matured (circa age 27).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bob6.022E23
    United States5 years ago
  • this podcast is awful!

    I have listened to this podcasts for a long time, and it just keeps getting worse. the only good thing about this podcast is the music. The hosts have always sounded like they wish they were someplace else. I wish they would try to make more of a show of it. Hearing thick southern accents lacadasically tell me about the next ren thing kills it for me. Or the past hosts badly trying on renniassance accents while speaking in what can only be described as a drug induced cadence was, ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    claxxon
    United States10 years ago
  • Lots of Fun

    Sort of a Celtic version of our American "a Prairie Home Companion". Well done with lots of skits and songs. 1001 thanks and keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reviewers Welcome
    United States11 years ago
  • Great! Please make older shows available!

    I'd like to download older shows, especially the drinking and bawdy shows, but there is something wrong with the server. I can't get any old ones!

    Please fix this!

    It's such a great podcast and collection of songs that I want more!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Velosarahptor
    United States13 years ago
  • Great variety of music

    Love the bawdy songs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kababco
    United States13 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the diverse mix of Celtic and Renaissance music and strong community feel.
Some listeners push back on explicit content and pacing in newer episodes.
Fans value the interviews and discoverability of indie artists and bands.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Whiskey Bay Rovers
Q: Do you have a favorite song from the album?
Eric's favorite song is an instrumental tune, Meant for a Second Wife.
Whiskey Bay Rovers
Q: Can you tell me a little bit about how the band got its start?
Eric Martin describes the band's origin as a small project for a pirate-themed ball that grew into the current group.
Blues
Q: What are some things that people can expect at the festival?
Shopping booths and entertainment, including armored combat and musical acts.
Interview with Nordic Daughter
Q: What is the significance of your music work with children?
Melissa emphasizes the healing power of music and its role in providing emotional expression for children in trauma.
Interview with Nordic Daughter
Q: How does the music creation happen for you guys?
Melissa revealed that their songwriting process is organic, beginning with Jason's guitar riffs, followed by collaborative development with the band.

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A lively music-focused show centered on Renaissance and Celtic tunes, festival culture, and performer interviews. Episodes frequently feature band spotlights, festival news, and audience participation, with a strong emphasis on independent artists and community playlists. A standout aspect is the recurring spotlight on performers across the Renaissance circuit, from sea shanties to bawdy comedy, plus occasional interview-driven episodes that give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at festival life and music production.

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1. Irish & Celtic Music Podcast
2. Scoundrel's Inn Pirate Radio
3. PUB SONGS & STORIES (Atlanta, Georgia)
4. Stuff You Missed in History Class
5. Celt In A Twist

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Recent guests on Renaissance Festival Podcast include:

1. Gregg from The Ren List
2. Craig Luke Key
3. Piccina Dreamer
4. Gus the Bardic Troubadour
5. The Druid Drummer
6. The Naughty Bawdy Brigade
7. Hob the Troll
8. Bardy Pardy

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