Episode 311: Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne Showcase Wooden Boats

Sounds Atlantic

Friday, December 6, 2024 - 1 hour 51 minutes

Spotlight on Jim Payne and Fergus O’Byrne’s new collaborative release “Wooden Boats”. The project both commemorates their role in the development of the Newfoundland and Labrador fishery, and laments that people are losing sight of the need to acknowledge and celebrate the provinces seafaring industry. “Wooden Boats” also shares rich tales, stories and music from the people who pioneered the country in days gone by.

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August 7, 2025:

"Sounds Atlantic" is a highly regarded podcast specializing in roots and acoustic music from Atlantic Canada. It's praised for its focus on down-home music from the region. While it's not rated against all music podcasts, it receives positive feedback, particularly from artists and listeners interested in this specific genre and geographic area. Anita Best, a renowned Newfoundland singer, calls it "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada" according to the Apple Podcasts description of the podcast. The podcast is updated weekly and is available on Apple Podcasts.

Note: In July2025, "Sounds Atlantic" was rated ...

#10 Among the Top Best Canadian Music Podcasts...see:
https://podcast.feedspot.com/canadian_music_podcasts/

And, #18 among both the “Top 70 Maritime Podcasts and Top 20 Acoustic Music Podcasts list”…where it currently rates #12

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