Archives with Bob Brinkman

Step right up and leave the modern world at the gate. The Renaissance Festival Bawdy Podcast's podcast is your direct audio line to the raucous, unscripted heart of the faire. This isn't a polished history lesson; it's a living archive of the music that fuels the festival spirit, recorded right from the stages and taverns where it happens. You'll hear the laughter, the crowd, and the unmistakable sound of musicians and performers who specialize in the clever, the ribald, and the timelessly entertaining. Each episode is a gathering of bawdy songs, comedic bits, and folk tunes that have been passed down and punched up for a contemporary audience that appreciates a good, hearty jest. The Renaissance Festival Podcast curates these recordings to capture the unique atmosphere where a lute meets a limerick, and every chorus is meant to be sung along to, perhaps with a tankard in hand. Tune in to this podcast for an authentic, spirited, and wonderfully irreverent slice of festival life. It’s the perfect companion for veterans who miss the mud and merriment, or for the curious wanting to discover the lively soundtrack behind the turkey legs and velvet doublets. The music here is raw, real, and full of the joy that makes these events so magical.