Nathans & Roncast

About Nathans & Roncast

Each episode of the Nathans & Roncast features a deep dive into a single song. Hosted by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt, this podcast includes conversations with the artists, as well as subject matter experts about the real-life stories behind story songs you know and love.

Publisher

Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt

Category

history · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Sept 2023

Latest episode

4 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

88 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Jun 2026

   All about "Esperanza," Aaron & Michael's new album

   In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new Nathans & Ronstadt album, “Esperanza.” The title is a reference to the Spanish word for “hope.” This episode includes preview clips from songs on the album. Singles are beginning to drop, and the full album will be released in July 2026. Enjoy this sneak peak at “Esperanza”!

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   Connie Kaldor: All in the family

   In part two of our conversation, Connie Kaldor talks about the experience of making music with her family; preparing her voice for shows; and the allure of writing songs about cars. The Boston Globe has described Connie Kaldor as, “a masterful performer, wildly funny one moment, deeply personal the next.” A three-time Juno Award winner, Connie is a member of the Order of Canada, a Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal recipient, holds an honorary doctorate from the University of Regina, and is the first songwriter to receive a Western Literature Association Award of Merit.

3. 

   16 Mar 2026

   Connie Kaldor on the power of live music

   Connie Kaldor began her career in folk music as part of the Canadian wave alongside artists like Stan Rogers and Valdy. Armed with her enormous stage presence, her unforgettable melodies, and her emotional depth as a songwriter, she became a headline act on the festival circuit. She talks about touring with her family; what it’s like to cross the border from Canada into the United States in this day and age; and her 19th album, “Wide Open Spaces.” This is the first half of our conversation with Connie Kaldor.

Who has been a guest on Nathans & Roncast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Professor Louie
• Livingston Taylor
• Z Mulls
• Neysa Ricciardi

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

17 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

86

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

71

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Books guests

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