Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast Marc Gunn, Andrew McKee

HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. A Bard by any other name… would have a shorter name.
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WHAT’S COMING? Andrew McKee
May 20-21, 27-29, and June 10-11: New Jersey Ren Faire AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Marc Gunn
JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland JUN 24: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ TBD JUL 22: Burnt Hickory Brewery, Kennesaw, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN Coffee and Pub Songs & Stories paused for summer. Back in August TODAY’S SONG STORY Bog Down in the Valley Recorded for Songs of Ireland
words and music Traditional
O-ro the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o
O-ro the rattlin' bog, the bog down in the valley-o
And in that bog there was a tree, a rare tree, a rattlin' tree
With the tree in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o.
Now on that tree there was a limb, a rare limb, a rattlin' limb
With the limb on the tree and the tree in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o.
Now on that limb there was a branch, a rare branch, a rattlin' branch
With the branch on the limb and the limb on the tree and the tree in the bog
And the bog down in the valley-o.
(Repeat, adding a line each time)
Now on that branch there was a twig, a rare twig, a rattlin' twig.....
Now on that twig there was a nest, a rare nest, a rattlin' nest.....
Now in that nest there was an egg , a rare egg, a rattlin' egg.....
Now in that egg there was a bird, a rare bird, a rattlin' bird.....
Now on that bird there was a feather, a rare feather, a rattlin' feather .....
Now on that feather there was a flea, a rare flea, a rattlin' flea .....
CLOSING Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net

What crazy things happened at Sherwood Forest Faire. Patronage takes a big turn for the better. Why Old Dun Cow still blows audiences minds 20 years after we started playing it.
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #76

HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE? Today’s theme: Patreon Song story: Old Dun Cow What’s new? Sherwood Forest Faire Jordan Con Friday night show. Changing the primary merch category THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map.
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UPCOMING SHOWS Andrew McKee MAY 6-7: Scarborough Faire, Waxahachie, TX MAY 20-JUN 4, New Jersey Renaissance Festival, Southampton, NJ JUN 10-11, South Jersey Celtic Festival, Southampton, NJ Marc Gunn MAY 13: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 12-3 PM JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland JUN 24: The Lost Druid Brewery, Avondale Estates, GA @ TBD JUL 22: Burnt Hickory Brewery, Kennesaw, GA @ 6:30 - 9:30 PM AUG 3-6: Gen Con, Indianapolis, IN The Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net
 

Everyone is talking about AI with sites like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and DALL-E. What does the future hold?
We may be just musicians but we started CompuBards, a musical computer repair business, because Andrew knows a lot about computers and has a curious mind. Marc knows a lot about marketing and follows trends. We’re gonna share our take on artificial intelligence. Should you be excited or worried?
And of course, we’ll also break down our song “Jedi Mickey” and for patrons you’ll hear us talk about our performance of “The Orange and The Green”.
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #75
THANK YOU NAGIANS!
Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map.
Brobdingnagian Bards music is financed entirely by their fans in the Nagians Only Club. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs.
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HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE?
What’s new? Seth Godin wrote a blog about some of the challenges going forward: Checking the date. 2:18 - UPCOMING SHOWS
APR 1-9: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 6: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert with Brobdingnagian Bards @ 7 PM CST ANDREW’S UPCOMING SHOWS
Mar 4 - Apr 23, 2023: Sherwood Forest Faire, McDade, TX Mar 17: Old Town Restaurant and Bar, Bastrop, TX @ 8:30 PM CST May 20 - Jun 4, 2023: New Jersey Ren Faire, Southampton Township, NJ MARC’S UPCOMING SHOWS
MAR 10: Tucker Brewing Company, Tucker, Ga @ 6:30-9:30 PM MAR 11: Pontoon Brewing, Tucker, Ga @ 3-6 PM MAR 15: St Patrick’s Day Concert on Bandcamp @ 7 PM EST MAR 18: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, Ga @ 12-3 PM MAR 18: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, Ga @ 7-10 PM 9:28 - AI DISCUSSIONS
46:00 - TODAY’S STORY:
54:41 - SONG: “Jedi Mickey” from I Will Not Sing Along
The Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn, and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net.
SONG LYRICS
Jedi Mickey by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee
A long time ago, a tugboat faraway.
Mickey whistled out a tune while bouncing away
He turned color after one too many drinks
Then called up Lucas saying, “Haha!  Dude... your writing stinks!”
When Mickey sobered up, he called the board to plan,
"I've had a vision, a lightsaber in my hand
We'll make Star Wars as we wish upon a star
And will do it far better with a story by Pixar. Haha!"
[to the tune When you Wish upon a Star]
When the mouse wants your franchise
He'll start off licensing for rides.
If you're tired and you need some cash
He'll buy from you......
One part mouse and one part duck
One part Jedi and formulaic luck
A Wookie on my right and a Goofy one on my left
Merging these two companies... is the big test
There's a star destroyer shaped like a mushroom house
The Beagle boys stand before a Sith Lord mouse
While far away a Jedi Mouse stares into space
The three moons of Tatooine replaced... by Mickey's face
Mickey meets Minnie. The force is strong with her.
He lays a kiss on her, and the fans all hurl
Minnie is his sister and that folks is a shame
Our love for those mice will never... be the same
Mickey stabs the Sith. The dark mouse disappears
Wherever there's one Sith Lord, another will appear
A duck steps forward with a cloak as black as ink
With Jedi mice and ducks, I'll need... a stronger drink.
 

Do groundhogs taste better than than those that do not? We talk a wee bit bit about the movie. We also dig deep into the "Do Virgins Taste Better Medley". We can't help but compare what is funny now versus what used to be funny.
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #74

THANK YOU NAGIANS! Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map.
Brobdingnagian Bards music is financed entirely by their fans in the Nagians Only Club. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs.
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0:02 - NAGIANS ONLY:
Zingers Recording and editing shows Running your mouth Life’s A Faire Faire drama… That 90’s show 20:14 - SONG: “Auld Lang Syne” from Real Men Wear Kilts
24:34 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE?
Today’s theme: Groundhog Day What’s new? What song would you like to hear us talk about? 31:55 - UPCOMING SHOWS
APR 1-2, 8-9: Sherwood Forest Faire, Paige, TX APR 6: Dragon Con Filk Music Concert with Brobdingnagian Bards @ 7 PM CST MARC
FEB 9: Cat Drinking Songs Concert on Bandcamp @ 7 PM ET MAR 15: St Patrick's Day Internet Concert @ 7 PM ET JUN 3-10: Celtic Invasion Vacations, County Mayo, Ireland ANDREW
MONDAYS: Faire Life @ 7 PM CT, Back on Jan 30 39:48 - TODAY’S STORY:
58:03 - SONG: “Do Virgins Taste Better Medley” from A Faire to Remember

SONG LYRICS Do Virgins Taste Better words by Randy Farran, music Traditional
A dragon has come to our village today.
We've asked him to leave, but he won't go away.
Now he's talked to our king and they worked out a deal.
No homes will he burn and no crops will he steal.
Now there is but one catch, we dislike it a bunch.
Twice a year he invites him a virgin to lunch.
Well, we've no other choice, so the deal we'll respect.
But we can't help but wonder and pause to reflect.
* Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Are they salty, or sweeter, more juicy or what?
Do you savor them slowly? Gulp them down on the spot?
Do virgins taste better than those who are not?
Now we'd like to be shed you, and many have tried.
But no one can get through your thick scaly hide.
We hope that some day, some brave knight will come by.
'Cause we can't wait around 'til you're too fat to fly.
Now you have such good taste in your women for sure,
They always are pretty, they always are pure.
But your notion of dining, it makes us all flinch,
For your favorite entree is barbecued wench.
Now we've found a solution, it works out so neat,
If you insist on nothing but virgins to eat.
No more will our number ever grow small,
We'll simply make sure there's no virgins at all!
The Dragon's Retort words by Claire Stephens, music traditional
Now, I am a dragon. Please listen to me.
For I'm misunderstood to a dreadful degree.
This ecology needs my and I know my place.
But I'm fighting extinction with all of my race.
Well, I came to this village to better my health
Which is ever so poor, despite all my wealth.
But I get no assistance and no sympathy,
Just impertinent questioning shouted at me.
* Yes, virgins taste better than those who are not.
But my favorite snack mixed with peril is fraught.
For my teeth will decay and my trim go to pot.
Yes, virgins taste better than those who are not.
Well, I'm really quite kind almost all through the year.
Vegetarian ways are now mine out of fear.
But a birthday needs sweets as I'm sure you'll agree.
And barbecued wench tastes like candy to me
As it happens our interests are almost the same.
You see I'm really quite skillful at managing game.
If I ate just your men, would your excess decline?
Of course not, the rest would just m

Christmas time in Texas is a very different experience from traditional motifs. Perhaps you too can relate to some of these things. We talk about the song from our Christmas EP.
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #73
THANK YOU NAGIANS!
Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map.
Brobdingnagian Bards music is financed entirely by their fans in the Nagians Only Club. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs.
Join the Nagians Only Club on Patreon today!
0:02 - NAGIANS ONLY: Live Brobdingnagian Bards Bootleg Concert in Rome, Italy!
13:59 - SONG: “Little Drummer Boy” from Christmas in Brobdingnag, Vol. 1
17:21 - NAGIANS ONLY: CLOSING REMARKS
20:05 - HOW LONG IS A BROBDINGNAGIAN MINUTE?
Today’s theme… What’s new? Marc: Show at The Lost Druid. Andrew: Louisiana Ren Faire review What song would you like to hear us talk about? 22:41 - UPCOMING SHOWS
Dec 10: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 2:00 - 5:00 PM Dec 17: Three Taverns Craft Brewery, Decatur, GA @ 12:30 - 3:00 PM 2023
Jan 6-8: GaFilk, Atlanta, GA Jan 21: Maggie McGuinness Pub, Huntsville, AL @ 7 PM Jan 28: The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30-9:30 PM 23:14 - WHAT’S NEW?
36:26 - TODAY’S STORY: How do Bards Celebrate Christmas Time in Texas?
50:10 - SONG: “Christmas Time in Texas” from Christmas in Brobdingnag, Vol. 1
The Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by Marc Gunn and Andrew McKee. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net
SONG LYRICS
Christmas Time in Texas
by Marc Gunn & Andrew McKee
There's no white Christmas day
less you drive a white Chevrolet
You won't hear sleigh bells ringing
less the Salvation Army is Santa-ing
In your...Christmas time in Texas.
And if you feel the holiday blues,
Go outside with no shoes
And when Santa Claus arrives,
He’ll be wearing SPF 45
In your...Christmas time in Texas.
O The sun is shining bright.
Don't expect snowflakes tonight.
And if you hear Kris Kringle outside
His sleigh won't get stuck,
He's flying in style In his monster truck
During Christmas time in Texas.
So don't bother with Christmas lights.
Buy your cold winter clothing half-price.
Then the presents beneath your tree,
Will all smell just like mesquite.
In your... Christmas time in Texas.
O The sun is shining bright.
Don't expect snowflakes tonight.
Santa, won’t come down your chimney
That’s not what their for,
In Texas we're friendly. He'll use the front door.
During Christmas time in Texas.
Christmas morning, you will hope
In your stocking, there's a new rope
Forget eggnog. Drink lite beer
As you wrastle your new steer
In your...Christmas time in Texas.
O The sun is shining bright.
Don't expect snowflakes tonight.
And if you hear in your chimney,
A man that is stuck.
Load up your shotgun. This stranger is Fu… in trouble.
During Christmas time in Texas.

What are your Top 5 Brobdingnagian Bards songs that you play during your Dunegons & Dragons Campaign? We conducted a ranked-choice voting poll. We also discuss Andrew’s new CD, The Irish Bard. 
It’s all on the Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast #72.
THANK YOU NAGIANS!
Brobdingnagian Bards are The Original Celtic Renaissance music duo. They take traditional Irish and Scottish songs and give them a comedic twist. Their unique brand of music on the autoharp, recorder, and mandolin put Austin, Texas on the Celtic music map. 
Brobdingnagian Bards music is financed entirely by their fans in the Nagians Only Club. For just $5 per month, you can support the Brobdingnagian Bards and help them create new music while enjoying bootleg concerts, videos, and first access to new songs.
Join the Nagians Only Club on Patreon today!
NAGIANS ONLY: Most-Influential Non-Ren Faire Song that Influenced Us at Ren Faire
WELCOME
Rank Choice Voting TOP 5 BARD SONGS FOR YOUR D&D CAMPAIGN
Exclamations Ring of Hope Mermaid Song Whiskey in the Jar A Prudent Thief UPCOMING SHOWS
Andrew at Louisiana Renaissance Festival NOV 16: Celtfather Live on Bandcamp @ 7 PM  NOV 19: Three Taverns Brewery, Decatur, GA @ 12:00-1:30 PM NOV 19: Ironshield Brewing, Lawrenceville, GA @ 7:00-10:00 PM DEC 2: The Lost Druid, Avondale Estates, GA @ 6:30 – 9:30 PM DEC 10: Pontoon Brewing, Sandy Springs, GA @ 2:00 – 5:00 PM DEC 17: Three Taverns Craft Brewery, Decatur, GA @ 12:30 – 3:00 PM  
ANDREW’S NEW CD
Andrew’s New CD, The Irish Bard
The Brobdingnagian Bards Podcast was produced by The Celtfather, Marc Gunn, and Andrew McKee, The Irish Bard. Sign up to our mailing list to download free MP3s and get monthly updates of what's new. Find it all at thebards.net