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The Freight Train Boogie podcasts are all about Americana and roots music. Most shows feature new songs from great independent artists. All of the songs featured on the show were written and published by the artists and they have given us permission to use their tunes on these podcasts. Enjoy!

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Freight Train Boogie Show #574

2026/06/06

FTB podcast #574 features a grab bag of great recent releases! New songs from Colby Acuff, India Ramey, Yarn, Bill Kirchen, Breakfield, Joshua Ray Walker, The Two Tracks and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9790

Freight Train Boogie Show #573

2026/05/13

FTB podcast #573 features a grab bag of great recent releases! New songs from Vincent Neil Emerson, Poi Rogers, Emily Nenni, Ryan Dart, Tenille Townes, Old Crow Medicine Show and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9774

Freight Train Boogie Show #572

2026/04/24

FTB podcast #572 features two great new albums by Wake by Dirk Powell and Queen Esther's Blackbirding. Also new tunes from Charley Crockett, Benjamin Tod, Rachel Brooke, Bobby Dove and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9757

Freight Train Boogie Show #571

2026/03/15

FTB podcast #571 features the new album by The Band of Heathens called Country Sides. Also new tunes from Eric Bibb, Della Mae, Garrett Boys, Rick Shea, Trey Hensley, The Waymores and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9741

Freight Train Boogie Show #570

2026/02/16

FTB podcast #570 features the new album John Craigie entitled I Swam Here. Also new music from Steve Poltz, Emily Scott Robinson, Clay Street Unit and Big Richard. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9729

Freight Train Boogie Show #569

2026/01/23

FTB podcast #569 features the album Circle and Square by Eric Brace & Thomm Jutz. Also new music from Tommy Womack, Lucinda Williams, Cordovas, the Sam Grisman Project and more. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9718

Freight Train Boogie #568 (Best of 2025 Show)

2026/01/09

FTB podcast #568 features my favorite album from 2025 including James McMurtry, Jesse Welles, Margo Price, The Shootouts, Jason Isbell, Suzy Thompson and the late Joe Ely. Full playlist : http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9701

Freight Train Boogie #567 (2025 Christmas Show)

2025/12/14

FTB podcast #567 features mostly new holiday songs from recent releases from artists like Wild Earp, Melissa Carper, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Doohickeys, and the late Raul Malo. Here's the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9685

Freight Train Boogie Show #566

2025/11/23

FTB podcast #566 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Shawn Camp, Meredith Moon, John Gorka, William Prince, Colter Wall and the late Todd Snider. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9671

Freight Train Boogie Show #565

2025/10/31

FTB podcast #565 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Josh Ritter, Nicki Bluhm, Robbie Fulks, West Texas Exiles, Paul Burch, Margo Price and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9651

Freight Train Boogie Show #564

2025/08/18

FTB podcast #564 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Hayes Carll, Briscoe, Carla Gover, Jubal Lee Young, The Wood Brothers and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9623

Freight Train Boogie Show #563

2025/07/24

FTB podcast #563 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Tami Neilson, Vincent Cross, BettySoo, Ketch Secor, The Wildmans and more! Here's the iTunes link to subscribe to the FTB podcasts. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9610

Freight Train Boogie Show #562

2025/06/19

FTB podcast #562 features songs from great recent releases from artists like Jesse Daniel, Jim Lauderdale, Kelsey Waldon, James McMurtry, Silverada and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9598

Freight Train Boogie Show #561

2025/05/13

FTB podcast #561 features single songs from great recent releases from artists like Eliza Gilkyson, Chaparelle, Eric Schmitt, Leftover Salmon, The Faux Paws and more! Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9579

Freight Train Boogie Show #560

2025/04/07

FTB podcast #560 features two great new releases, Suzy Thompson's Suzy Sings Siebel and Why The Worry by Seth Walker. Also new music from Patterson Hood, Cristina Vane, Ashleigh Flynn & The Riveters and the late Michael Hurley. Full playlist: http://ftbpodcasts.com/?p=9562

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4.8 out of 5

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★★★★★

Bubba405 2024/06/30

So glad you are back!

This show has been one of my favorite podcasts for over 10 years now. I have found (and bought) so much great music discovered on this awesome America...

★★★★★

Ret@65 2020/08/28

Thanks Bill

for the hours you spend “auditioning’ tracks for your show. I used to spend hours putting together a mixed tape (cassette) for road trips from my LP’s...

★★★★★

LVPins 2019/05/22

great podcast

i ran across this podcast 435 episodes to late. oh, well, plenty of back episodes to catch up on. this is a great place to find new music, and widen ...

★★★★★

CABandit 2018/08/19

Such a treasure!

I am late to the party, I just discovered this fantastic podcasts only after Bill had already put 400+ in the can. So I have a lot of listening to do....

★★★★★

ericlj 2017/05/30

Music Discovery Made Easy

I love listening to Bill to discover new music and artists. So glad I found it. Please support him to keep it coming.

★★★★★

ATL ball fan 2016/04/08

Best music podcast!

Thanks for the great music.

★★★★★

CSBirney 2014/06/20

AWESOME music, fantastic commentary

I have been listening for quite a while now, and I ALWAYS hear something I absolutely love. THANK YOU Bill Frater!

★★★★★

Daddio 2 2013/09/01

Great!

Awesome selections of bands and music!

★★★★★

benfishbus 2013/07/19

Still loving it

Been listening for a long time now, I guess. One of the things I appreciate about the show is that - at least to my ear - the songs picked for each ep...

★★★★★

zim zim 2013/01/30

Great Podcast!

Bill Frater is just a great supporter of new and established americana musicians' work. Always an interesting selection of tunes. Subscribe!

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