Best Billy Surf Martin Podcasts (2025)

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Gary Louris talks to Mark Erelli on Songwriting, Late in Life Love, and Technology, ep. 299 1:17:04

33m ago1:17:04

1:17:04

You probably know Gary Louris as the leader of The Jayhawks – or as they refer to themselves, “a band from Minnesota.” The Jayhawks are pioneers of roots rock, alt-country, and Americana. Whatever you wanna call it, they’ve been making records where rock, pop, country, and other forms of American roots music overlap since the mid-1980s. But Louris’…

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Lilly Hiatt: Driving Tunes and Life Lessons, ep. 297 44:50

1d ago44:50

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Singer-songwriter Lilly Hiatt has an interesting way of working melodies and a down to earth way of telling stories about her life and about how she sees the world. All of her albums have cool, crunchy guitar parts that take folk songwriting to a new rockin' level. On her new album 'Forever,' Hiatt's diverse influences are woven into songs that tou…

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Bonus Mary Sue Twohy: From Folk Roots to Radio Waves 41:12

3d ago41:12

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SiriusXM's folk radio programmer Mary Sue Twohy has not had a straight career path, but it's certainly been adventurous. Mary Sue, who is about to be inducted into the Folk DJ Hall of Fame, has held many different jobs over her life, most notably as a touring singer songwriter and as a beloved folk radio programmer, host and active community member…

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Taste Of The Race (pt. 2) + RandeVu 6:14

7d ago6:14

6:14

Taste Of The Race - Seaside RandeVu - DestinBy Billy Surf Martin

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Sam Moss: Gentle Folk Sounds and Woodworking Bounds, ep. 296 58:25

8d ago58:25

58:25

Although the ever-enigmatic Sam Moss is not a great swimmer, he named his latest album 'Swimming.' The folk singer with a gentle demeanor is back with thoughtful songs and captivating melodies. Hailing from New England, Sam has carved out a unique niche in the folk world, blending naturalistic themes with an introspective approach to songwriting. W…

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Taste Of The Race + Tehillah Coffee & Co. + Motto Asian Cuisine 7:03

14d ago7:03

7:03

Taste Of The Race - Seaside Tehillah Coffee & Co. - Ft. Walton Beach Motto Asian Cuisine - Ft. Walton BeachBy Billy Surf Martin

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Covered in Moss: Anna B Savage's World of Folk, Birds and Ireland, ep. 295 57:32

15d ago57:32

57:32

Anna B Savage is down to earth and witchy as hell at the same time. Over her three albums, she's cultivated a memorizing sound and epic image – like David Bowie, Bjork, Kate Bush, etc. – that's gained her a god-like reputation. A reputation which preceded the actual human being behind the art, leaving some to wonder what it would be like to speak t…

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Emerald Coast Restaurant Week 6:06

21d ago6:06

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Emerald Coast Restaurant WeekBy Billy Surf Martin

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Carolyn Kendrick's Devilish Detour: Satan's Folk Music, Moral Panic and the Color Red, ep. 294 1:07:30

22d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Carolyn Kendrick's latest project explores complex themes of moral panic, tradition, and the figure of the devil (AKA Satan, AKA Lucifer). The LA-based songwriter opens up about the inspiration behind her album, 'Each Machine,' which is accompanied by a thought-provoking zine. In our Basic Folk conversation, she discusses the significance of the co…

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Domo Cafe + Restaurant Iron 5:54

25d ago5:54

5:54

Domo Cafe - Ft. Walton Beach Restaurant Iron - PensacolaBy Billy Surf Martin

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Grayton Seafood Co. + Tacos Mexicanos 5:47

25d ago5:47

5:47

Grayton Seafood Co. - Grayton Beach Tacos Mexicanos - PensacolaBy Billy Surf Martin

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Josh Kaufman: Imperfect Folk Music & Backstage Snacks, ep. 293 1:02:56

1M ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Multi-talented musician and producer Josh Kaufman is known for his work with Josh Ritter, The National, and his band Bonny Light Horseman. I've known Josh for many years, after meeting him in Pittsburgh while he was on tour with Dawn Landes. I felt instant friendship with him (and honestly with the entire Dawn Landes band that day). We haven't seen…

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Lutalo: Hip Hop Roots and Folk Future(s), ep. 292 50:22

1M ago50:22

50:22

In 2024, Vermont's Lutalo released their debut album, The Academy. In this episode of Basic Folk, they share the profound influence of their father, whose deep love for artistry and creativity laid the foundation for Lutalo's musical path. We delve into the broad variety of their influences, from underground hip-hop to African drumming classes, eac…

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Jerry Douglas: From Steel Mills to Dobro Thrills, ep. 291 57:50

1M ago57:50

57:50

Jerry Douglas is widely regarded as the best Dobro player in the world. Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, and James Taylor are counted among his many collaborators and his four-decade career has earned him 16 GRAMMY Awards and numerous other accolades. In our Basic Folk conversation, he shares stories about his upbringing in Warren, Ohio, where his fa…

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Basic Folk: An Official Bluegrass Situation Production 5:06

2M ago5:06

5:06

Basic Folk features honest conversations with folk musicians hosted by Cindy Howes and Lizzie No. We approach interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions. Since 2018, this podcast has dignified under the radar roots musicians by providing a platform that they might not otherwise have. You’ll hear interviews from Three-time Grammy-winning…

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Year-End Reflections with Cindy & Lizzie: A Wild 2024 Ride, ep. 290 1:11:13

2M ago1:11:13

1:11:13

It's 2024 recap time on Basic Folk! Cindy & Lizzie dive into a most special year-end reflection, featuring highlights from our honest conversations with folk musicians. We revisit THE top episode of the year, Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin's insightful discussion on navigating artistic challenges and living a simple life. Cindy shares her favorite epi…

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Nature Calls for Trampled by Turtles' Dave Simonett: Music, Hunting and Home, ep. 289 1:00:14

3M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Dave Simonett, lead singer and songwriter of the bluegrass-adjacent Trampled by Turtles, is a talented musician AND a great outdoorsman. From the small town of Mankato, Minnesota, to the vibrant music scenes of Duluth and Minneapolis, Simonett shares his upbringing in a musically-inclined, nature-loving family, shaped by the sounds of church hymns …

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Surf Hut + Echo Coffee 6:41

3M ago6:41

6:41

Surf Hut - Miramar Beach Echo Coffee - PensacolaBy Billy Surf Martin

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Becca Stevens on Grief, Spiritual Co-Writing and Connection, ep. 288 58:17

3M ago58:17

58:17

I (lizzie) first came across Becca Stevens via her collaboration with string group The Attica Quartet. Her new album, Maple to Paper, is really different from her previous releases. If you think you know everything that there is to know about Becca Stevens as a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer, you are wrong. And you are going to be so am…

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Twisted Pines' Kathleen Parks Secret Polka Past, ep. 287 1:19:48

3M ago1:19:48

1:19:48

Hot off the heels of Twisted Pines' latest release, Love Your Mind, Kathleen Parks is here to dig into her uncelebrated polka origins. Daughter of renowned trumpetist Eric Parks, the younger Parks grew up in New York's Hudson Valley in a very creative family (her mother was also a dancer and the one who made Kathleen practice all the time). She sta…

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Louie Louie + bread.butter 7:02

3M ago7:02

7:02

Louis Louie - Santa Rosa Beach bread.butter - ValparaisoBy Billy Surf Martin

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Bayou Bill's Crab House + Rodizio Grill 6:21

3M ago6:21

6:21

Bayou Bill's Crab House - Santa Rosa Beach Rodizio Grill - PensacolaBy Billy Surf Martin

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Edie Carey & Sarah Sample: remain Cool despite Comfort, Cajons and Dream Catchers, ep. 286 1:08:26

4M ago1:08:26

1:08:26

Friends and collaborators, Edie Carey & Sarah Sample teamed up in 2014 for their first album Til the Morning: Lullabies and Songs of Comfort. The pair both had babies and were wanting to do a project that centered around calming music for both children and adults. They were shocked at the album's reception by adults (aka non-babies) who listened af…

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The Sound of Women's Voices: A Shorty Bonus on a Weird Ass Day 16:34

4M ago16:34

16:34

I woke up today and my wife told me the news. I went for a walk in the woods and found myself thinking about We Shall Overcome and singing it by myself surrounded by fallen leaves and pine trees. I put on Dawn Landes’ new album: The Liberated Woman’s Songbook, I thought about women of the past and how they found their strength. I started posting cl…

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From Songwriting to Sobriety: Kasey Anderson's Journey to His Final Album, ep. 285 1:11:41

4M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

We're starting with the end in our conversation with Kasey Anderson. On the pod, we've covered a lot of firsts; debut album, origin stories and the beginnings. Ever since I (lizzie) have known Kasey, his social media bio has been "gradually retiring songwriter." I'm always teasing him about "What does that mean? When are you going to retire?" Offic…

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Beach Camp + Seagar's 5:13

4M ago5:13

5:13

Beach Camp - Destin Seagar's - Miramar BeachBy Billy Surf Martin

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BrunchFest + Vincenzo's + Native's Cove 6:59

4M ago6:59

6:59

BrunchFest - Pensacola Vincenzo's - Ft. Walton Beach Native's Cove - Mary EstherBy Billy Surf Martin

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Riffing on Life: Chuck Prophet talks Music, Surfing, and Storytelling with Mark Erelli, EP. 284 1:16:09

4M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

Editor’s note: For this episode, we invited our friend Mark Erelli to interview Chuck Prophet. The two are familiar with each other's work through songwriting together for Mark's latest album Lay Your Darkness Down (2023). We're thrilled to welcome Mark back as guest host! Chuck Prophet has been a mainstay on the indie and Americana music scenes si…

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Liv Greene on Finding her Tender Little Queer Heart, ep. 283 55:32

4M ago55:32

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Oh how I've longed to talk to Liv Greene. Every once in a while you come across a young artist that seems older and wiser than her 26 years. Liv's been giving me that impression since I met her in 2019 when she was at Club Passim waiting tables and breaking hearts on the stage at just 21 years. Ok enough about being young. Liv's been writing, study…

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Best Of The Emerald Coast + Los Rancheros + Char 51 6:17

5M ago6:17

6:17

Los Rancheros - Santa Rosa Beach Char 51 - Mary EstherBy Billy Surf Martin

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Bloody Mary Festival + BrickTops +Ivy & Ale 5:21

5M ago5:21

5:21

BrickTops - Miramar Beach Ivy & Ale - Ft. Walton BeachBy Billy Surf Martin

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Exploring Ancestral Roots with Blind Pilot, ep. 282 56:02

4M ago56:02

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The Oregon-bred indie folk music outfit Blind Pilot goes on a deep spiritual journey on their new album In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain (produced by Josh Kaufman). The music inspiration for frontman Israel Nebeker lay in his songwriting process. After struggling with writing for years (this is the first Blind Pilot album in 8 years), he set asid…

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Amy Helm: Letters to Women and the Legacy of The Barn, ep. 281 1:14:03

5M ago1:14:03

1:14:03

Amy Helm has had one of the most fascinating lives that any person can have. As you might have guessed from her famous last name, she comes from roots music royalty. Amy Helm is the daughter of Levon Helm, the beloved late drummer for the incredible groundbreaking Canadian American group The Band. She also continues to run and uphold the musical le…

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Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill + Smalls Sliders 6:35

5M ago6:35

6:35

Chapala Authentic Mexican Restaurant and Grill - Niceville Smalls Sliders - PensacolaBy Billy Surf Martin

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From Reality Bites to Nursery Rhymes: Lisa Loeb's Unconventional Journey, ep. 280 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Looking back at her wildly successful and always adventurous career up to this point, it feels inevitable that Lisa Loeb was always going to be a songwriter and have a music career. But young Lisa probably could have done any creative job well. She grew up surrounded by music, yes, but she also had a passion for theater, and got her degree in compa…

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Folk Music, Friendship, and Fountain Pens: Nerding out with Bruce Molsky & Darol Anger, ep. 29 1:07:23

5M ago1:07:23

1:07:23

The names Bruce Molsky and Darol Anger have come up more often than not when talking to fiddlers on Basic Folk. The pair have single handedly mentored hundreds of our favorites in fiddle music at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Darol's online music school, music camps, festivals and more. Darol and Bruce joined us on the occasion of their newes…

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Basic Folk Presents: American Masters: Creative Spark feat. Jewel 38:37

5M ago38:37

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! Do you ever find yourself watching, reading, or listening to something truly amazing and wondering, “How did they do it?”. That's why we wanted to share an episode of American Masters: Creative Spark, the award-winning …

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The Muse + Beachview Breakfast and Grill 5:56

6M ago5:56

5:56

The Muse - Ft. Walton Beach Beachview Breakfast and Grill - Okaloosa IslandBy Billy Surf Martin

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Balancing Dreams and Reality: A Folk Debate on Ambition, ep. 278 1:10:27

6M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Welcome to another edition of Folk Debate Club, our occasional debate series! To discuss Ambition vs Acceptance, we welcome our panel: music journalist Kim Ruehl, Basic Folk boss Cindy Howes, and yours truly Lizzie No. We would like to extend a very warm welcome to our special guests singer-songwriter Michaela Anne & producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss, al…

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The Wine Bar + Sushimoto 5:26

6M ago5:26

5:26

The Wine Bar - Destin Sushimoto - MirimarBy Billy Surf Martin

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Jeffrey Foucault remembers Billy Conway with Universal Fire, ep. 277 1:15:02

6M ago1:15:02

1:15:02

In our episode with Wisconsin-born, New England based Jeffrey Foucault, we had a handful of questions for the singer-songwriter about his background: coffee, the midwest and Mark Twain wisdom. Then we talked about Billy Conway for more than an hour. Conway was Foucault's long-time partner in music, drummer and best friend who died from cancer in 20…

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PB&J Bistro & Cafe 6:24

6M ago6:24

6:24

PB&J Bistro & Cafe - Niceville Evie Mae's Pit BBQ - Miramar BeachBy Billy Surf Martin

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Amos Lee on Friends, Femininity and Folk Roots, ep. 276 1:05:35

6M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Throughout his music career, singer-songwriter Amos Lee has cultivated a large female fanbase and also owes a lot of his early start to Norah Jones (a female!). He's about to hit the road co-headlining with folk music and queer icons, The Indigo Girls. In our conversation, he talks about the atmosphere he's going for in concert and it's not a very …

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Chicago Style Dogs & Beefs + 331 Noodles 5:49

6M ago5:49

5:49

Chicago Style Dogs & Beefs - Ft. Walton Beach 331 Noodles - FreeportBy Billy Surf Martin

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From Lancaster to the Limelight: The de Vitry Sibling Soundtrack, ep. 275 1:10:35

6M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Maya, Nina and Lyle de Vitry's life, beginning in Lancaster PA, has been music and family, music festivals with old-time music, songwriting and folk music. The de Vitry siblings (including sister Monica, currently teaching art in Western Mass) grew up amongst music and nature in their rural home and even had a family band called Old-Time Liberation…

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Sura Korean Steakhouse + Sabina's Europa 6:36

6M ago6:36

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Sura Korean Steakhouse - Ft. Walton Beach Sabina's Europa - NicevilleBy Billy Surf Martin

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Bamboo Sushi + Formula Fresh 6:16

6M ago6:16

6:16

Bamboo Sushi - Ft. Walton Beach Formula Fresh - DestinBy Billy Surf Martin

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Basic Folk Presents: The Other 22 Hours - Mary Chapin Carpenter 49:49

6M ago49:49

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Editor’s note: Basic Folk is pleased to introduce our listeners to one of our favorite podcasts by sharing an episode in our feed! The Other 22 hours, hosted by singer/songwriter Michaela Ann and producer Aaron Shafer-Haisse, talks to fellow musicians about the helpful tools and routines the use to stay creative, inspired, and …

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Denitia’s Musical Journey: From NYC Streetwear to Nashville’s Vintage Vibes, ep. 274 57:11

7M ago57:11

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Sometimes it strikes me just how much power can emanate from a creative mind. Speaking with Denitia was one of those times. When the indie music artist comes across an unfamiliar musical concept, she goes “sponge mode” until she understands it. Then she seamlessly integrates it into her artistic vocabulary. This relentless curiosity and sense of pl…

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Anna Tivel & Jeffrey Martin: Eyeballs, Ice Cream, and Portland, Oregon, ep. 273 1:15:51

7M ago1:15:51

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Anna Tivel and Jeffrey Martin have both released new albums in the past year that have knocked us right over. Living Thing is the most recent Anna Tivel singer-songwriter record and Thank God We Left the Garden being the Jeffrey Martin new album. Of all the singer-songwriter interviews and musician conversations we've done over the course of the po…

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