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Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast

Scottish and Irish folk songs combined with the Lord of the Rings music and a wee bit o’Celtic fun. The Brobdingnagian Bards (pronounced brob-din-nahg-EE-en) were The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo from Austin, Texas. Their unique brand of folk music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin made them one of the most-popular Celtic music groups online where they continue to give away thousands of free Celtic MP3 downloads daily.



From 1999 to 2008, the Brobdingnagian Bards performed coast-to-coast, and in a given month could be found at a Lord of the Rings Oscar Party, a Celtic festival, or a Science Fiction Convention. However, they were an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they added high-energy and wit to make every show a memorable experience.



Thanks in part to this podcast, their shows are never done!

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Update frequency
every 47 days
Average duration
34 minutes
Episodes
89
Years Active
2005 - 2025
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Jedi Mickey, Bards with ChatGPT

Jedi Mickey, Bards with ChatGPT

Everyone is talking about AI with sites like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E. What does the future hold?

We may be just musicians but we started CompuBards, a musical computer repair business, becaus…

00:57:46  |   Wed 01 Mar 2023
Do Virgins Taste Better?

Do Virgins Taste Better?

Do groundhogs taste better than than those that do not? We talk a wee bit bit about the movie. We also dig deep into the "Do Virgins Taste Better Medley". We can't help but compare what is funny now …

00:38:34  |   Wed 25 Jan 2023
Christmas Time in Texas

Christmas Time in Texas

Christmas time in Texas is a very different experience from traditional motifs. Perhaps you too can relate to some of these things. We talk about the song from our Christmas EP.

It’s all on the Brobd…

00:35:53  |   Wed 07 Dec 2022
Top 5 Bards Songs for Dungeons & Dragons

Top 5 Bards Songs for Dungeons & Dragons

What are your Top 5 Brobdingnagian Bards songs that you play during your Dunegons & Dragons Campaign? We conducted a ranked-choice voting poll. We also discuss Andrew’s new CD, The Irish Bard. 

It’s …

00:36:05  |   Tue 15 Nov 2022
Happily Ever After...with Banned Books

Happily Ever After...with Banned Books

It’s a modern fairy tale based on a great book by Robert Munsch. The Paperbag Princess turns the classic knight saves the princess story on its end. Find out how the song was written on the next Brob…

00:26:42  |   Wed 21 Sep 2022
A Fairy Story

A Fairy Story

We're taking a flashback look and listen to A Fairy Story" on this new episode of the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast show #70. Is this song still PC?

WELCOME

00:30:53  |   Wed 24 Aug 2022
Seven Sisters

Seven Sisters

Seven sisters turn to stone in solidarity for true love. It’s a new song in the works on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #69.

BARDIC CHAT CIRCLE
  • Discussion of Album Pins
  • Gen Con confirmed
  • Andrew’s …
00:21:56  |   Sat 30 Jul 2022
Writing Another Faire to Remember

Writing Another Faire to Remember

We were considering what songs we should include on our next album, Another Faire to Remember. Our most-popular songs are our originals. In this show, we brainstorm ideas for two new songs that we wi…
00:13:39  |   Wed 20 Apr 2022
Even Sean Connery Can't Save it!

Even Sean Connery Can't Save it!

How long is a Brobdingnagian Minute? It's between here aaaaand here... You'll have watch and listen to find out for sure.

Get an ETD for Andrew's, not one but two, CDs. Find out why Marc is so happy …

00:39:45  |   Wed 02 Mar 2022
Clawing Up from Obscurity #66

Clawing Up from Obscurity #66

What does it take to go from a no name band to a “legend”? You probably won’t find out in this episode. But you will hear about the Bards new CD, catch up on how Dragon Con and Gen Con went. Learn ab…

00:40:16  |   Wed 20 Oct 2021
Songs that Get Stuck in Your Head

Songs that Get Stuck in Your Head

Some songs just get stuck in your head. It can be a joyous experience or torture. Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee explore some of those songs. We also announce the next CD that is coming. We talk about re…

00:26:35  |   Thu 05 Aug 2021
A Very Cunning Plan with Bard Coins... or Ducats

A Very Cunning Plan with Bard Coins... or Ducats

Marc and Andrew catch up with each other in Texas where they performed together at Sherwood Forest Faire. They talk about the faire, masks, and vinyl records. Andrew explains what cryptocurrency is a…

00:36:50  |   Wed 19 May 2021
Banned at Renaissance Faires

Banned at Renaissance Faires

Marc grills Andrew about what kind of precautions Sherwood Forest Faire is taking during the continued spread of COVID-19. Learn what's new with the Bards. And we pick some fun show titles.

Are you m…

00:38:58  |   Thu 15 Apr 2021
Old Dun Cow Radio #62

Old Dun Cow Radio #62

Enjoy some of your favorite Brobdingnagian Bards songs from Jedi to burning pubs and virgins. It's all right here, on show #62.

If you're not already subscribed, you can do so at Bardbootlegs.com. Yo…

00:30:04  |   Mon 15 Mar 2021
Bards on Bards (But Not in a Sexual Way)

Bards on Bards (But Not in a Sexual Way)

Andrew and Marc are back to talk about the Sherwood Forest Faire, Dragon Con, an online internet concert, plus individual podcasts, upcoming shows, and lots more. It's on the Brobdingnagian Bards Pod…

00:45:16  |   Wed 10 Feb 2021
Bards talk about their Year!

Bards talk about their Year!

We talk about our ups and downs from the year as well as our methods of adjusting to the changing climate of music and performance.

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This is Patreon Episode number 20 and overall Episode 60.

AND…

00:43:42  |   Wed 09 Dec 2020
Bards at Dragon Con 2020

Bards at Dragon Con 2020

Dragon Con 2020 is virtual this year. We have lots of shows and workshops we will do this weekend. But it also starts on Wednesday, September 2 with the Filk Music Track Pre-Show.

You can find our co…

00:42:00  |   Wed 02 Sep 2020
Bog Off!

Bog Off!

“Bog Down in the Valley” aka “Rattlin' Bog” is a musical staple of the Brobdingnagian Bards. The Bards also perform it separately. In April, Marc Gunn challenged Andrew McKee to a Bog Off! Andrew nar…

00:39:59  |   Thu 07 May 2020
Facing Crisis with Change...the Bardic Way

Facing Crisis with Change...the Bardic Way

We talk about what's going on with music in this crisis, what gigs we still have, and what are new projects are!  In this episode.... What we are going to do to keep getting music to you, how we are …

00:28:58  |   Wed 01 Apr 2020
Back to Sherwood Forest Faire 2020

Back to Sherwood Forest Faire 2020

We have projects new and old, upcoming gigs together, and new equipment! In this episode.... We talk about Sherwood Forest Faire, Marc's Kickstarter, New instruments, Our views on songwriting, and a …

00:19:56  |   Fri 28 Feb 2020
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