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Dear Balladeer

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by Sadie Gustafson-Zook

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16 episodes
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Ever listen to the right song at the right moment and think, "Man, I want to talk to whoever wrote this song!" Well now you can! Dear Balladeer is here to blend the genres of advice podcast with interviews from up-and-coming folk and folk-adjacent musicians! The premise behind Dear Balladeer is that you write in your anonymous advice submissions and I (songwriter and musician, Sadie Gustafson-Zook) band together with my musician friends to find a song to go with that predicament. I then talk with the songwriter about the context for their song and have them weigh in on your advice submission! My Patreon members also get an exclusive extended cut with a more in-depth chat with the songwriter about their writing process! To submit your own quandary, fill out the anonymous link in the Instagram bio for @dear_balladeer!

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1/2/2023

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Episode thumbnail for Flowers Growing Out of Sh**: Making Art When The World is Falling Apart with Luke Concannon

June 10, 2024

Flowers Growing Out of Sh**: Making Art When The World is Falling Apart with Luke Concannon

<p><strong>S2E5:&nbsp;On this, the 5th episode of the second season (and perhaps the last- we’re taking a TBD break), I have the pleasure of talking with </strong><a href="https://lukeconcannon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Luke Concannon</strong></a><strong>, New England-based, Old England-grown singer-songwriter and community builder. </strong>We talk about spirituality, finding hope in the midst of turmoil, creativity, and meaning-making, framed around his song <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/4z2oKZzUSoALdo5cyyTfhj?si=e57a10c519c9414a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Coventry</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Thanks to everyone who has been on the podcast and everyone who has listened! I’ve had fun, and I’m ready for a break :)&nbsp;</p><p>Check out all the prior episodes at <a href="http://dearballadeer.captivate.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>dearballadeer.captivate.fm/</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>References:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Books:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/349583/free-play-by-stephen-nachmanovitch/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book: “Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art”&nbsp;by Stephen Nachmanovich</a></li><li><a href="https://www.shambhala.com/the-listening-book-925.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book: “The Listening Book” by W.A. Mathieu&nbsp;</a></li><li><a href="https://pemachodronfoundation.org/product/when-things-fall-apart-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Book: “When Things Fall Apart” by Pema Chodron</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p>Music:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/3qxIASPUT9TFl6e0DORhxT?si=LxVEGFeCTRKPFVNfOYDsLg&amp;nd=1&amp;dlsi=b796e16ee3194908" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Album: “Chronicles of the Great Irish Famine” by Declan O’Rourke</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nizlopi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nizlopi&nbsp;</a></li></ul><br/>

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May 6, 2024

Friend break-ups, Pandemic & Climate Catastrophe with Naomi Westwater

<p><strong>S2E4:</strong><a href="https://www.naomiwestwater.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> Naomi Westwater</strong></a><strong> </strong>(they/she) is a<strong> </strong>singer-songwriter and culture curator from Eastern Massachusetts. In this episode we dive into the ways that cataclysmic nature events (like the covid-19 pandemic and climate change) intersect with relational upheaval, as we discuss a question from an immunocompromised person who is feeling isolated by their friends. This episode features Naomi’s recent release <strong>OBNTS (oh, but nothing’s the same), </strong>an ode to friendship breakups.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Do you have a predicament?</strong><a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1eHugi2fYoRtHNi4HTKgwJUB93lEIoE9RcWcvvx1PCgg%2Fedit&amp;e=ATPmMDozJ-BjHRc03VAaLxGcDuBYByLygN9I22jNtWmcSwovC8TFRFw3EI3heYQYAxhT6oaI7WF7fUYPSxsJ7w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Submit it to the show!</strong></a></p><p><strong>For a full-spectrum advice experience listen to the accompanying</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7cbG8L6E24b5vhb5Xehwz6?si=8d302d1ba0e9443a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;DB: S2E5 Playlist</strong>,</a> hand-selected songs to pertain to this letter writer's predicament!</p>

Episode thumbnail for Long Distance Relationships with Andrew Pauls

April 1, 2024

Long Distance Relationships with Andrew Pauls

<p><strong>S2E3: </strong><a href="https://www.andrewpaulsmusic.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Andrew Pauls</strong></a><strong> is many things and one of those is a success story for long-distance relationships. </strong>He is also a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, grant expert, and engaged community member in his town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For this episode Andrew digs into his own life experience as we chat about a question regarding long distance relationships, and Andrew shares his song <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/3P7Rca4icaZ2o2jHWPGQ51?si=7814c50a62544aea" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Can I Be Close To You</strong></a><strong>. </strong>&nbsp;</p><p>Andrew and I happened to be on tour so we got to record this episode live from the comfort of Andrew’s home office in Lancaster.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Do you have a predicament?</strong><a href="https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2F1eHugi2fYoRtHNi4HTKgwJUB93lEIoE9RcWcvvx1PCgg%2Fedit&amp;e=ATPmMDozJ-BjHRc03VAaLxGcDuBYByLygN9I22jNtWmcSwovC8TFRFw3EI3heYQYAxhT6oaI7WF7fUYPSxsJ7w" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;Submit it to the show!</strong></a></p><p><strong>For a full-spectrum advice experience listen to the accompanying</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kBL6yGCQWeKj8iMPeFRIH?si=54b75b357e6546a0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>&nbsp;</strong></a><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xfakJLXwY8fQAJ2C2jrc5?si=a488d9aa66514a08" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>DB: S2E3 Playlist</strong>,</a> hand-selected songs to pertain to this letter writer's predicament!</p>

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What is Dear Balladeer?

Ever listen to the right song at the right moment and think, "Man, I want to talk to whoever wrote this song!" Well now you can! Dear Balladeer is here to blend the genres of advice podcast with interviews from up-and-coming folk and folk-adjacent musicians!

The premise behind Dear Balladeer is that you write in your anonymous advice submissions and I (songwriter and musician, Sadie Gustafson-Zook) band together with my musician friends to find a song to go with that predicament. I then talk with the songwriter about the context for their song and have them weigh in on your advice submission!

My Patreon members also get an exclusive extended cut with a more in-depth chat with the songwriter about their writing process!

To submit your own quandary, fill out the anonymous link in the Instagram bio for @dear_balladeer!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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