Travel Ireland, Scotland and Beyond with Celtic Invasion Vacations

Travel Ireland, Scotland and Beyond with Celtic Invasion Vacations

Author: Marc Gunn, The Celtfather Language: English Episodes: 50
Join musician and storyteller Marc Gunn, known to many as The Celtfather, as he extends the journey beyond his popular music show. This companion Travel Ireland, Scotland and Beyond with Celtic Invasion Vacations podcast is an audio postcard from the road, directly from the small-group tours he leads annually. Rather than a checklist of tourist sites, each episode immerses you in the texture of a place. You’ll hear from local guides sharing histories you won’t find in textbooks, catch snippets of spontaneous music sessions in a cozy pub, and listen to travelers’ reflections as they connect with a landscape steeped in legend. The recordings are intimate and immediate, capturing the crackle of a peat fire, the rhythm of a weaving loom, or the wind across a remote headland. It’s about depth over distance, offering a sense of what it truly feels like to wander these regions with someone who knows their soul. Through this podcast, Marc provides a genuine auditory layer to the travel experience-a blend of personal narrative, casual interview, and ambient sound that makes each destination feel vividly alive. It’s for anyone who dreams of a more meaningful connection with Celtic lands, whether they’re planning their own invasion or simply wishing to escape from their armchair.
Episodes
Jef Murray Interview at ALEP 3 - CG056 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:12
Jef Murray is a fantasy artist best known for his illustrations inspired by JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis. He's been a regular guest of ALEP these past few years. I had the overwhelming pleasure of sitting down with him to ta…
Bilbo Baggins Interview at ALEP 3 - CG055 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:48
Every three years, much like Brigadoon, a small hobbit village arises from the mist in central Kentucky. I just got back and was able to snag an interview with one of the founders of ALEP, A Long Expected Party, the ulti…
Andrew McKee Interview of Brobdingnagian Bards - CG048 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:34
Andrew and I started Brobdingnagian Bards 15 years ago in 1999. We've been friends since 1993. You will hear a little bit if the Bards story in today's Celtic Geek. http://andrewmckee.com/
Jessica Brawner Interview, author of Charisma 1 - CG047 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:07
I've know Jessica Brawner for years when we first met her on the South Mall of UT Austin. She's gone to DragonCon as long as we've been there. She was back helping is sell CDs, but she also a new book for Con-goers. It's…
Blibbering Humdingers Interview - CG046 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:53
I was racing to a panel at DragonCon when I heard a song about Dobby the House Elf. I had to stop and interview Wizard Rock band, the Blibbering Humdingers. http://camelot-treasures.com/humdingers.htm Enjoy this intervie…
Mikey Mason Interview Comedy Geek Rock - CG045 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:51
Mikey Mason does comedy geek rock. I've had his song "So You Don't Like Firefly" stuck in my head all day and I haven't heard it since GenCon. So what does that tell you? But if you're a fan of D&D, then you don't want t…
Emerald Rose Interview about their new CD, Sunwise - CG044 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:46
I had a break at Dragon Con. I thought I'd take a moment to chat with Emerald Rose, the Celtic Geek band that inspired me to perform at Sci Fi conventions. They have a new cd out called Sunwise. Find them at http://emera…
Autoharp Pickup Repair Made Failure - CG040 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:45
I am in Indianapolis once again for GenCon. I added a new Wednesday evening show that went well despite Autoharp and location problems. Now it's time to rock out the rest of the con. Sponsored by Lunarpages http://marcgu…
Creating the Ultimate Autoharp - CG039 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:33
I'm back after a week off from vacation on the beach with the family. Kenzie's school started back up so I'm also back to a regular work schedule. Today, I'm pleased to share all of the news I missed this past couple wee…