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Chris Thile:  Calvin and Hobbes, Classical Music, and Curiosity (REISSUE)

June 19, 2025

(Editor’s Note: Welcome to our Reissue series! For the next several weeks, Basic Folk is digging back into the archives and reposting some of our favorite episodes alongside new introductions commenting on what it’s like to listen back. Enjoy! This episode featuring Cindy Howes interviewing Chris Thile was originally posted on September 9, 2021 after Chris released his solo album, ‘Laysongs.’ Chris Thile (Nickel Creek, Punch Brothers) has been making music nonstop since he was 5 years old. His musical…

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Bonnie “Prince” Billy On Making Nashville Musical Magic

March 20, 2025

Will Oldham, also known as Bonnie “Prince” Billy, has led an illustrious, sometimes mysterious career which has spanned decades and…

Rose Cousins & Edie Carey: Bast Friendship, Music, and the Art of Spatula-ing Life

March 13, 2025

Rose Cousins and Edie Carey’s friendship has blossomed for over two decades. On the occasion of Rose releasing her new…

Sierra Hull: Mandolin Magic and Small Town Roots

March 6, 2025

When mandolinist Sierra Hull was little, her dad told her she was really good “for a ten year old.” The…

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Our definition of “folk” is extremely broad, so you’ll hear interviews from

KT Tunstall,

John Hiatt,

Amythyst Kiah,

Kishi Bashi,

... and many more. Cindy and Lizzie approach their interviews with warmth, humor and insightful questions.