Back Catalog Listening Party

Back Catalog Listening Party

Back Catalog Listening Party

Episodes 82
Avg. Duration 1h 5m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (3)
Since Sep 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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100%
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About This Podcast

Join top folk, Americana and roots musicians as they revisit their old albums in front of a live online audience. Hosts Mother Banjo and Anthony Ihrig take you beyond the liner notes with interviews that reveal exclusive stories and commentary from the artist about the process of writing, recording and releasing their music. Pour a beverage, grab a snack, and enjoy a weekly musical happy hour where it's always Friday and old albums never sounded better!

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Recent Episodes

Queen Esther Listens Back to Gild the Black Lily

Apr 03, 2026 1h 6m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter, actor and playwright Queen Esther. She joins us from Harlem with a cup of tea to revisit her 2021 album Gild the…

Josh Cleveland Listens Back to Root of a Man

Mar 27, 2026 1h 3m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with soul/folk songwriter Josh Cleveland who joins us with a Schell's beer and revisits his 2014 album Root of a Man. We laugh and have a…

The Twins of Franklin Listen Back to Low

Mar 20, 2026 1h 4m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk/pop duo The Twins of Franklin and revisit their 2020 debut album Low. They talk about singing and fighting like sisters, writing…

Dáithí Sproule Listens Back to Lost River, Vol. 1

Mar 13, 2026 1h 8m

In this week's special St. Patrick's Day episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with legendary Irish guitarist Dáithí Sproule. He joins us from West St. Paul with some whisky and coffee to…

Heather Maloney Listens Back to Making Me Break

Mar 06, 2026 1h 10m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk artist and self-described word nerd Heather Maloney. She joins us with a finely aged wine, nervously revisits her 2015 album…

The Lonesome Ace Stringband Listens Back to When the Sun Comes Up

Feb 27, 2026 1h 3m

Hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with banjo player and songwriter Chris Coole of The Lonesome Ace Stringband. He joins us from Toronto with a fancy cocktail, revisits their 2018 album When…

Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue Listen Back to Sugar in the Rock

Feb 20, 2026 1h 3m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Minneapolis folk/blues duo Nikki Matteson & Rich Rue, who enjoy some red wine and revisit their 2022 album Sugar in the Rock. They…

Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth

Feb 13, 2026 1h 8m

Grant Peeples Listens Back to Punishing the Myth In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folksinger and poet Grant Peeples, who joins us from his home in Florida with a cup…

Vanessa Lively Listens Back to Return to Waves

Feb 06, 2026 1h 3m

In this week's episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer, songwriter and painter Vanessa Lively, who joins us from her home in Austin, TX with her cat. She revisits her 2014 album…

Winterpills Listen Back to Winterpills

Jan 30, 2026 1h 3m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Philip Price and Flora Reed of the indie/folk band Winterpills, who join us with their cats from western Massachusetts with some wine…

Eli Gardiner Listens Back to The Fire and The Medicine

Jan 23, 2026 1h 2m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Americana songwriter Eli Gardiner, who joins us for lunch to revisit his 2020 album The Fire and The Medicine. He talks about trading…

The Nightingale Trio Listens Back to Izvora

Jan 16, 2026 1h 5m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer Sarah Larsson, who revisits Izvora, the 2016 release by The Nightingale Trio. She talks about her journey into singing Balkan…

Danny Schmidt Listens Back to Little Grey Sheep

Jan 09, 2026 1h 3m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt, who joins us from his home in Nashville, enjoys a tequila, and revisits his 2007 album Little Grey…

Best of the Back Catalog 2025

Jan 02, 2026 54m

In this week’s special episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share their annual Best of Back Catalog clip show, revisiting some of their favorite moments from the past year of conversations. You’ll…

Happy Holidays plus a Sneak Peak of Next Week!

Dec 26, 2025 2m Bonus

This week, hosts Anthony Ihrig and Mother banjo pop-in to wish you a happy holiday season and give a sneak peak of next week's special "Best of 2025" episode. We hope you are enjoying plenty of…

Dan Gaarder Listens Back to Trailer Trash’s All Lit Up

Dec 19, 2025 55m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with veteran country guitarist Dan Gaarder, formerly of the band Trailer Trash, who revisits the band’s 2002 Christmas album All Lit Up. He…

Connie Kaldor Listens Back to Keep Going

Dec 12, 2025 1h 2m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with Canadian folk legend Connie Kaldor, who joins us from Montreal to have a cup of tea and revisit her 2023 album of resilience Keep…

Keith Secola Listens Back to Circle

Dec 05, 2025 1h 4m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with 7-time Native American Music Award winner Keith Secola, who joins us from Sparta Sound Studio in northern Minnesota to revisit the…

Tina Schlieske Listens Back to Slow Burn (ENCORE)

Nov 28, 2025 1h 6m

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of Tina Schlieske's album Slow Burn (2005) and its new vinyl release, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo share this special conversation with Tina, who joined them from…

Connor Garvey Listens Back to Where Ocean Meets Land

Nov 21, 2025 1h 4m

In this week’s episode, Anthony Ihrig and Mother Banjo talk with folk singer/songwriter Connor Garvey who joins us from a green room in Bangor, ME to revisit his 2011 album Where Ocean Meets Land. He…

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Back Catalog Listening Party has published 82 episodes since September 2024, covering topics in Music, Music Commentary.

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