A comedic education into the world kink expands Ed and Andrew’s horizons. Rebranding the band, Belter boy sambos, Bobby Gentry and a look back over a lovely weekend in Berlin as well as a small look forward come into focus.

Another wonderful Paddys weekend in Berlin comes to an end and Andrew and Ed have learned some valuable lessons on their live podcast adventures. Mainly to do with on/off buttons. An great set by Berlin based trio Hoomyin settles any doubts as to whether this was all worth it by giving everyone at the event a unique performance and finally, Ed, Andrew, Pauline, Kyle and Alex take to the stage to perform a few of their own songs to round off a perfect Paddy’s day.

Nominating themselves as poster boys for rip.ie, Ed and Andy are willing to seize on the website's potential for expansion. Stereotypes and outdated children's rhymes are navigated with caution. Sounds from the 5th edition of the Get Folked live event are shared and a few lovely ditties reveal themselves during an amazing evening of music at Madonna bar.

Etiquette is given some air time in this week's episode of Get Folked. Whether it’s queuing for a haircut or letting it all hang out in the sauna, Ed and Andrew find themselves battling their internal demons and come out both sweaty and sexy. Get Folked wanders into Georgian territory when Andrew visits a folksong Workshop in Berlin while Ed discovers a sweet singing session at the White House in Limerick city. Proud to have made it to episode 10 and here’s a health to many more!

Andrew and Ed burn the midnight oil to bring you episode 8 of Get Folked. Andrew shares stories of his cultural, as well as professional exploits in Berlin this week. He finds himself coming face to face with teenage angst as well as South American hat shops. They reflect on Blind Boy’s discussions with Dee Mulrooney and her alter ego - Growler... the shamanic vulva (Not Vagina!). Ed grows nostalgic for high school education, STD’s and the subsequent joys of celibacy as well as pondering the ethical dilemma of whether he would prefer to be considered a tyrant or a wimp.

Fatigue and the common cold won't stop Ed and Andy bringing you chapter 7 of Get Folked. They're too damn committed. Witnness festival, the power of the harmony, serendipitous situations, music plans for March, cows and humankind’s assumed preference for an older gent, but a younger lady are discussed. And if the stories written by Woodward and Bernstein, whose groundbreaking investigative work would eventually lead to President Richard M. Nixon’s resignation interests you, then you are listening to the wrong podcast.

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Twin Peaks meets Flann O' Brien as Ed travels to Castleconnell in search of folk. The Irish affinity with an apology, bathroom etiquette in genderless bathrooms, top tips for those looking to impress their boss and the art of making a good joke are, among other topics discussed in this week's episode. All neatly peppered with the uncut sounds of Limerick, Berlin and Ed's Banjo.

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Get Folked wanders into the realm of Arabic folk music. Andy is joined on stage by Razan, Hazem and Romeo who enchant the Berlin audience to the point where people are choking on their own tears in the toilets (audio included). Ed shares night shift routines and vampiresque fantasies. Fairy Tales, Stephen King and failed dreams of Broadway make for a fun Saturday afternoon chat.

Ed and Andy resume online relations in episode 4 after ringing in the new year in Berlin. They share stories of their respective fashion disasters at music events.  We learn a little about the aircraft maintenance world in light of doors literally flying off their hinges in the US. Westside Story, Rhapsody in Blue and the music/political affiliations of Ewan MacColl get discussed. And finally,  insecurities around weight are brought to the fore when Andy discovers that KFC have some load bearing issues that need addressing.

One hit wonders? No Sir! Ed and Andrew are back with a post Christmas reflection. Ed recounts his travels on the back roads of Lower Ormond in search of the famous Wren. Andrew gets a haircut, experiences one final special moment in his teaching career and finds a rare culinary gem in the heart of Berlin's infamous Gorlitzer park. Spicy!