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Hosted by Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin · music · EN-IE · 17 episodes
Looking for the best Irish music podcast? Welcome to The Ballad Lounge! Join musicians Rory Makem and Máirtín de Cógáin as they explore the stories behind traditional Irish ballads and Celtic folk songs. Each episode blends Irish history with musicology, tracking a single song's journey through time. Featuring deep dives into Irish folklore and interviews with legendary folk troubadours. If you love traditional Irish music and Celtic history, grab a cupán tae, pull up a chair, and subscribe to join the session!
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Signup to Generate a PitchLooking for the best Irish music podcast? Welcome to The Ballad Lounge! Join musicians Rory Makem and Máirtín de Cógáin as they explore the stories behind traditional Irish ballads and Celtic folk songs. Each episode blends Irish history with musicology, tracking a single song's journey through time. Featuring deep dives into Irish folklore and interviews with legendary folk troubadours.
The Ballad Lounge Podcast is hosted by Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin. The show has published 17 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Amazing Grace" (14 August 2026, 42 minutes), "An Poc ar Buile" (1 May 2026, 41 minutes), and "Interview with Bryan Murphy - the Voice of North Kerry live from the Joanie Madden Folk 'n' Irish Cruise" (9 April 2026, 28 minutes).
The Ballad Lounge Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 17 episodes.
Booking probability for The Ballad Lounge Podcast is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Ballad Lounge Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Ballad Lounge Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Rory Makem; Máirtín de Cógáin hosts The Ballad Lounge Podcast, a music show with 17 episodes published.
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Episode #18
Amazing Grace This episode is about one of the most well know songs in the english languge. A hymn by John Newton called Amazing Grace . Rory has done a deep dive finding an amazing connection to Ireland in this ballad...
Episode #16
<p>Welcome back to The Ballad Lounge! This week, we are diving deep into the spirited and legendary tale of "An Poc ar Buile" (The Mad Puck Goat). Join us as we explore the rich history of this beloved song—from its...
Episode #16
<p>While we were sail on the Joanie Madden Folk 'n' Irish Cruise we had the wonderful opportunity to chat with the dashing Kerryman Bryan Murphy of the Gallivanters. He even kept his shirt on for the whole interview...
Episode #15
<p>The life and times of one of the balladeers who blazed the trail in America for the rest of us to follow. We tried to have the interview live on the Joanie Madden FOlk 'n' Irish Cruise but the file didn't survive the...
Episode #14
<p>This week we have a rare interview with the Roscommon rambler Cathy Jordan. A voice full of colour and warmth and a life story that is worth a book in itself. Rory & Máirtín caught up with the Dervish singer on the...
Episode #13
<p>This week we look into the well known Rebel song, "God Save Ireland,' by T.D. Sullivan. A song that became the unoffical Irish National Anthem for a many years.</p><p>The Smashing of the Van and the subsequent public...
Episode #12
<p>Song from the Backwoods, a.k.a. Ireland Boys Hurrah!, a.k.a. Dear Old Ireland!</p><p>This week Rory & Máirtín venture off to invade Canada 🇨🇦 with the Fenian Brotherhood. </p><p>T.D. Sullivan’s 19th century ballad...
Episode #11
<p>Welcome to "The Ballad Lounge" with your hosts, Máirtín de Cógáin and Rory Makem. Pull up a cozy chair, pour yourself a warm cup of cheer, and join us as we dive into the heart of the holiday season. Today, we're...
Episode #10
<p>Welcome to The Ballad Lounge</p><p>Join your hosts, Máirtín de Cógáin and Rory Makem, as they take you on a melodic journey through the heart and soul of Irish music. Each week, we dive deep into the stories...
Episode #9
<p>Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where stories meet song and voices carry tales from near and far. Rory and Máirtín are your hosts as they dive deep into the heart and soul of the song tradition. </p><p>In today's...
Episode #9
<p>Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where stories meet song and voices carry tales from near and far. Rory and Máirtin are your hosts as they dive deep into the heart and soul of the song</p><p>tradition. In today's...
Episode #8
<p>Come to Máirtín's home town of Carrigaline, Co. Cork as we interrogate Carrigdhoun by Denny Lane. A song from 1845, part of the Young Islanders' collection. Rory gives us a good run down of the uprisings from 1803 to...
Episode #7
<p>Today we're exploring "The Rising of the Moon," a stirring Irish ballad</p><p>that echoes the spirit of rebellion, resilience, and hope. In this episode, we'll unravel the historical backdrop of the song, born from...
Episode #6
<p>We are moving away from the Pot Boilers and roaming o'er the roads of Rebellion. Starting with a song made famous from the singing of Sarah Makem, Rory's Granny. The Wind that Shakes the Barley brings us back to 1798...
Episode #5
<p>The Rattlin’ Bog</p><p><br></p><p>Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where we uncover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and stories woven into the world’s most iconic ballads. In this episode, we delve into one of...
Episode #4
<p>Welcome to The Ballad Lounge, where we uncover the rich tapestry of history, culture, and stories woven into the world’s most iconic ballads. In this episode, we delve into the timeless song, "Whiskey in the...
Episode #3
<p>Welcome to the latest episode from The Ballad Lounge, where we dive into the rich history and cultural significance of the beloved folk song, "I'll Tell My Ma." This timeless tune, also known as "The Belle of Belfast...
Episode #2
<p>This week we look at the ballad The Moonshiner. Is it Irish? Which side of the Atlantic does it come from? Or indeed the word Moonshiner, is it uniquely American? </p><p>Come sit with Rory & Máirtín as they dive into...
Episode #1
<p>Is the Black Velvet Band an Irish song? Was it based in Belfast or Tralee? Does it matter? Where is Van Diemen's Land? Should we still be singing it today? Join us as we explore the origins of one of Ireland's most...
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