Toy Heart with Tom Power (A Podcast About Bluegrass)
Tom PowerCBC radio host Tom Power ("q") and BGS (The Bluegrass Situation) bring you the most in-depth podcast about the origins of bluegrass ever created.
Power sits down with luminaries of the genre such as Del McCoury, Ricky Skaggs, Alice Gerrard, Jesse McReynolds, Jerry Douglas and more for an intimate conversation about their origins within the world of bluegrass music. Episodes will be released bi-we... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusicMusic History | |||
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Billy Strings sits down with Tom Power for a special live episode of Toy Heart recorded at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World of Bluegrass conference in Chattanooga, Tennessee, back in the fall of 2025.
Billy traces his journey fr... more
We could hardly think of a better guest with whom we’d conclude our second season of Toy Heart than 27-time Grammy Award winner, Alison Krauss. Arguably the most prominent bluegrass musician in the genre’s nearly one hundred year history – certainly ... more
For the latest episode of Toy Heart, we embark on a journey through the primordial, musical ooze that birthed bluegrass, old-time, and country music with the incredible Jody Stecher. A multi-instrumentalist adept in many styles and traditions – he ev... more
Our latest guest on Toy Heart is bluegrasser, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Tim O’Brien. His conversation with host Tom Power begins by remembering the music of his childhood, growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia listening to Chubby Checker ... more
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- Love this podcast!
I came to this podcast when it first began knowing very little about bluegrass. But my knowledge and appreciation has expanded exponentially thanks to the Toy Heart podcast and Tom’s amazing interview style and his conversations with bluegrass legends.
Apple Podcasts5Biomom3
Canada2 years ago - Incredible Insights Into Bluegrass & Old Time
Tom is doing a great service to bluegrass and old time fans with this podcast. Really amazing stuff. Keep it up!
Apple Podcasts5NorthernBluegrassCanada2 years ago - Great Interviews with Soul
This is my new favorite podcast. I love the guests and interviews as they delve into the art and soul of bluegrass music. I’m an old time and bluegrass musician and appreciate the range of artists and discussions Tom Power is able to facilitate. He is a great interviewer, sensitive and thoughtful. I appreciate his heartfelt approach and love for the music.
Apple Podcasts5Andrew Behla
United States2 years ago - Extraordinary podcast
I follow just about every bluegrass podcast that I can find. This one is not only my favorite bluegrass podcast, it’s one of the best music podcasts I’ve heard.
Tom is such a great interviewer. He obviously knows his subjects, he’ll ask a question and then he sits back while his subjects tell amazing stories with information that even the most hardcore fans haven’t heard before. Every single episode I’ve heard is a treasure. He is capturing important audio biographies that are sure to provide a... more
Apple Podcasts5RCCpudgeUnited States2 years ago - Laurie Lewis
Enjoyed so much! Been a Laurie Lewis fan for years. Loved hearing her story.
Apple Podcasts5Susiekay49United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #89 | United States/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #72 | Canada/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #145 |  Sweden/Music/Music Interviews |
Apple Podcasts | #248 |  Japan/Music/Music Interviews |
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