Billy Bragg explains how Skiffle made the British Invasion possible.

Episode 138: Billy Bragg Tells The Story Of Skiffle

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Otis shares stories and anecdotes about the songs and the making of his new album, Hoosier National. Here’s the link to the pre-sale! https://igg.me/at/OtisGibbs/x/17363880#/

Episode 170: Hoosier National

David Grier shares his memories of Bill Monroe including a tour bus full of chickens, fist fights and a ton of great music.

Episode 169: Growing Up Around Bill Monroe

Otis talks abut his dream of starting an Alt Country Retirement Community and returning home.

Episode 168: Back Home Again In Indiana

Jim Rooney talks about riding with John Prine through Paradise, Kentucky in a red 1949 Ford.

Episode 167: When John Prine Drove Through Paradise

Otis talks about visiting the graves or William S. Burroughs, Bob Wills, Sam Kinisin, Gram Parsons, Mozart, Falco and more.

Episode 138: Billy Bragg Tells The Story Of Skiffle

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