On this episode we welcome Ken and Austin Tilley of the Aqua String Band. We talk about Ken's history as a mummer, Austin's first parade as Captain and so much more!

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On this episode we welcome Mummer Hall of Famer Tom Loomis. We discuss 100 years of the Woodland String Band. Tom’s time as president of the band and winning 1st prize as well as the many times Woodland has traveled to Ireland.

In this episode we welcome Louis Speziale, a longtime member of the Joseph A. Ferko String Band and new Hall of Fame member of the ​Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association. We talk about his days dancing for Ferko as well as following in his father’s shadow. The conversation continues as we talk about his current position with the String Band Association.

☂️Episode 22 (She’s The Drummer Of The Family)☂️

On this episode we welcome Megan Flaherty of the Duffy String Band. We talk about the dynamics of different family members in separate bands as well as the impact that late captain Teddy Kudrick has had on her.

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On this episode we welcome Mike "Crash" Riddle. We talk about his recent induction into the string band hall of fame, the brotherhood within the Aqua String Band and much more.

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On this episode we welcome Michael Luciany former captain and current member of South Philadelphia String Band. We talk his experiences as captain, his time with Golden Crown Fancy Brigade, and given nickname.

On this episode we welcome "Captain" Kelliann Gallagher of the Hegaman String Band. We talk the rebuild of the Hegaman String Band, the importance of inclusion in the Mummers and much more.

"When’s the podcast coming back?" We’re officially back for season 2!

On our season 2 premiere episode we’ll welcome Uptown’s Tim Burns. We talk Uptown’s recent 2025 show, the challenges of being a snare drummer in a string band and much more. Tim also pulled out an Uno Reverse card on our own Alex Walton. So listen to find out what that means.

We welcome Sam Regalbuto President of the Philadelphia Mummers String Band Association and long time member of the Quaker City String Band. We discuss his start in mummery, the positive upward trajectory of the mummers as a whole, prop building, Bob Shannon's influence, he shares some stories about past Quaker City shows from behind the scenes, what New Year’s Day looks like from his perspective and much more. ‪

In this episode we welcome Nick Magenta, captain of the Polish American String Band. We talk PA’s perennial finishes in the top five, the deep roots of Nick’s family in the band, of course Kielbasa and much more!