“Think Simon & Garfunkel lost at sea
and you get a sense of the mythic world at play here.”
THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER

“Here’s one for the dreamers.”
WBUR, NPR BOSTON

MADMEN CROSS THE WATER is a comedy-fiction podcast following the exploits of Sons of Town Hall, the Transatlantic folk duo with a mythical origin story. Hosted by a modern day superfan, it unfolds as a music history deep dive charting the pair’s misadventures as they travel the world armed only with their relentless optimism, mesmerizing harmonies and weather-beaten guitars. With witty writing, cinematic production, and a beautiful original score, it is a must-listen for fans of indie folk music and off-kilter storytelling. Think: Dolly Parton’s America if it shared a tour bus with Welcome to Nightvale and Iron & Wine.

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We meet our host, Elias B. Worthington, armchair historian, failed musician, and lifelong bachelor. Elias has dedicated his adult life to studying the Sons of Town Hall and will lead us around the world and back through time describing how the band came to be and what trials and triumphs led to the creation of their magical music.

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The official video for Sons of Town Hall’s latest love song (featuring the great Sara Watkins) is out now.

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Sons of Town Hall’s saga about the sweet singers of the sea is out now.

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Produced and written by Sons of Town Hall

The Sons of Town Hall are David Berkeley and Ben Parker

Elias B. Worthington is played by Oliver Maltman

Animations by Simon Jones

Sons of Town Hall cover photo by Sjoske Buursink

As always the Sons of Town Hall are grateful to Poppa Neutrino for the inspiration.

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