by Marc Gunn, Celtic & Folk musician
Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. This is Pub Songs & Stories by Marc Gunn, The Celtfather. All songs are used with permission of the artists and copyright holders.
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June 9, 2026
Host Marc Gunn interviews musicians about Celtic folk music and stories from the Georgia Renaissance Festival, offering insights into the heart of the Celtic pub scene.
May 12, 2026
Host Marc Gunn interviews Danielle DuPont of Washer Well Wenches about making music matter and explores Thorin's eulogy and Celtic folk songs.
April 2, 2026
<p>A month without a voice. A question about Firefly Drinking Songs. And a highwayman riding the moor. Pub Songs & Stories returns with stories to tell, from the Celtic folk tradition to the far reaches of the 'verse. Music from Marc Gunn, Faoileán, CaliCeltic, Whiskey Bay Rovers, May Will Bloom.</p> <p>This is Pub Songs & Stories #314</p> <p><img src= "//assets.libsyn.com/show/38118/PSS_314_Firefly_Drinking_Songs_Wide_1920__1080_px.jpg" alt="" width="640" height="360" /></p> <p>0:20 - <a href="https://faoilean.com/">Faoileán</a> "Brennan on the Moor" from Why Should I Not</p> <p>3:52 - WELCOME TO PUB SONGS & STORIES</p> <p>Every song has a story, every episode is a toast to Celtic and folk songwriters. Discover the stories behind the songs from the heart of the Celtic pub scene. I am your bard, Marc Gunn, also host of the <a href="https://celticmusicpodcast.com/">Irish & Celtic Music Podcast</a>.</p> <p>If you're new to the show, please follow us. You can do that <a href="http://pubsong.com/free">PubSong.com</a> or Just send me an email to follow@celtfather.</p> <p>NEWS</p> <ul> <li>What's the Secret Word? <a href= "http://celtfather.net/quest/">Unlock your secret reward now</a>.</li> <li>May Will Bloom new single available</li> <li>A month with no voice</li> <li>How Irish & Celtic Music PodFest went</li> </ul> <p>UPCOMING SHOWS</p> <ul> <li>Apr 4-5: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX</li> <li>Apr 8: Bards Internet Concert @ 6:30 PM or 7:00 PM</li> <li>Apr 10-11: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX</li> <li>Apr 17-19: JordanCon, Atlanta, Ga</li> <li>Apr 24-26: StellarFest, Duluth, Ga</li> <li>Apr 25: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, Ga</li> <li>Weekends May 9-31: Georgia Renaissance Festival, Fairburn, Ga</li> <li>Jul 30-Aug 2: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN</li> </ul> <p>11:16 - <a href="https://caliceltic.com/home">CaliCeltic</a> "A Pub With No Tunes" from West of Shannon</p> <p>15:38 - FIREFLY ANIMATED SERIES? WHAT'S UP WITH SONGWRITING?</p> <ul> <li>What direction shall I go with writing songs?</li> <li>Firefly animated series or Doctor Who Drinking Songs</li> </ul> <p>24:36 - <a href="https://marcgunn.com/">Marc Gunn</a> "Run Away With Me" from Patreon</p> <p>27:17 - TODAY'S SHOW IS BROUGHT TO BY CELTIC INVASION VACATIONS</p> <p>Every year, I take a small group of people on a relaxing adventure to one of the Celtic nations. We don't see everything. Instead we stay in one area. We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join me with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts, blogs, videos, and photos.</p> <p>Sign to the Celtic Invasion Vacations mailing list at <a href= "http://celticinvasion.com/">CelticInvasion.com</a>.</p> <p>Come hike with me on the Isle of Skye in 2027.</p> <p>The ads on this podcast pay for some of the hosting and podcast editing. My time producing the show is paid for by my…</p> <p>THANK YOU GUNN RUNNERS ON PATREON</p> <p>Thank you. Truly. Your support is the reason I'm still making music, telling stories, and showing up month after month.</p> <p>Patreon is how modern, independent musicians survive and thrive. Album Pins and CDs help get me on the road and in front of live audiences, but my day-to-day livelihood—the time it takes to write, record, podcast, film, and share—comes directly from Patrons of the Arts.</p> <p>As we continue into a new year, Patreon is where everything comes together.</p> <p>Patrons receive a brand-new song download every month. These are exclusive tracks you won't find anywhere else—works in progress, experiments, and finished songs that come straight from my creative desk to you. You'll also get regular updates when there's news to share, behind-the-scenes blogs, short and long-form videos, and access to a growing archive of bootleg concert recordings and special performances.</p> <p>You can join for as little as $5 a month. That small commitment adds up to real stability. It buys time to write songs. It funds recording and production. It keeps the creative engine running without chasing algorithms or trends.</p> <p>And if supporting financially isn't possible right now, that's okay. You can still join Patreon for free and receive regular updates, thoughts, and stories as they happen. Being part of the community matters, whether you're pledging or simply listening along.</p> <p>Patreon isn't just support—it's collaboration. It's how these songs, podcasts, and ideas exist at all.</p> <p>If you'd like more details, just email follow@celtfather. I'd love to have you along for the journey this year.</p> <p>30:33 - <a href="https://whiskeybayrovers.com/">Whiskey Bay Rovers</a> "Away Rio" from Taverns and Tides</p> <p>33:47 - STORY OF "REAVERS MALCOLM REAVERS</p> <p>38:56 - <a href="https://marcgunn.com/">Marc Gunn</a> "Reavers Malcolm Reavers" from Sci Fi Drinking Songs</p> <p>42:25 - CLOSING</p> <ul> <li>Complete the Quest to <a href= "http://celtfather.net/quest/">Unlock your secret reward now</a>.</li> </ul> <p>46:59 - <a href="http://maywillbloom.com/">May Will Bloom</a> "I'll Tell My Ma" from Single</p> <p>49:17 - CREDITS</p> <p>Thanks for listening to Pub Songs & Stories. This episode was edited by Mitchell Petersen.</p> <p>You can follow and listen to the show on my Patreon or wherever you find podcasts. Sign up to my mailing list to learn more about songs featured in this podcast and discover where I'm performing.</p> <p>Before we go, a quick reminder: caring about Celtic culture also means caring about the land that shaped it. The songs we love were born from fields, coasts, forests, and villages that depend on a healthy planet.</p> <p>Climate action doesn't have to be loud or perfect. It starts small. Walk when you can. Choose renewable energy if it's available to you. Support artists, farmers, and local businesses who care about the earth. Reduce waste. Reuse what you can. Leave a place better than you found it.</p> <p>When we protect the land, we protect the music, the stories, and the generations yet to sing them.</p> <p>Join the Spring Celtic Challenge!</p> <p>Sláinte—and thank you for listening.</p> <p>Join the Quest and Sing Along at <a href= "http://www.pubsong.com/">www.pubsong.com</a>!</p> <p>#pubstories</p> <p> </p>
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