The Way Forward Podcast exists to distill big ideas into bite size pieces for busy folks who want to go deeper on the topics of the day.
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Two lesbian best friends Rhi Rhi and Helen present Femme & Futch where they talk about all things lesbian, queer culture, identity and coming out when you're older. Get in touch with us at femmefutchpodcast@gmail.com
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Since 2007, Americana singer/songwriter Bing Futch has hosted this program focused on the Appalachian mountain dulcimer. Features workshops, song demos, travelogs, interviews and road trips into the heart of Dulcimerica!
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2025 Legislative Priorities
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Brice and Spencer discuss possible legislative priorities for 2025.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download Going the next step, Bing writes a longer, more complex melody using open and closed cadences, demonstrating how to play “keep away” with the key. Download the exercise material from: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115503512 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consi…
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Halloween, the Gay Christmas | Ep. 10
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It's Halloween!! In this episode we talk about all things spooky (and queer) including our favourite halloween costumes over the years, our favourite (and least favourite) scary films and our fears and phobias. Follow us @femmefutchpodcast Email us at femmefutchpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram Follow us on TikTok Watch the podcast on YouTub…
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Election Night Recap
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Brice Futch is joined by Eric Teetsel from The Center for Renewing America to discuss the recent election and what's next for the conservative movement.Von Brice Futch
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Today we discuss our rights, where they come from, what they mean, and how that impacts our daily lives.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download Bing takes the melody from the last episode and harmonizes it using cadences, while also going a step further into song arranging options. Download the exercise resources at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115095568 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider suppo…
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School Choice: Virtue or Vice?
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In this episode Spencer and Brice dive into school choice and make the argument that it is not only good for students, but also good for teachers, and a fundamental parental.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download Bing demonstrates the use of melodic cadences with the beginnings of a tune on the mountain dulcimer. Download the exercise from this episode for free at: https://www.patreon.com/posts/114658415 Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by…
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Direct Download The finale, and encore, from Bing's set at the Old Jail in Statesville, North Carolina for Piedmont Folkways, presented by the Iredell Arts Council. After ending his set with “Don't Stop Believing”, Bing performs “My Heart Will Go On”, using the guitar synthesizer to add live strings. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments,…
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Direct Download Bing describes and demonstrates four types of musical cadences for tune writing, using melodies and harmonies on the mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Bing and Abby the Spoon Lady get after some “Old Joe Clark” at the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival after they perform onstage during the fest. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Bing arrives in Winfield, Kansas for the 52nd Walnut Valley Festival and immediately dives into the music, and the lifestyle. Features a premiere performance of “Going To Winfield”, with Kara Barnard and Troy Johnson. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider su…
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An America First Foreign Policy
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Today we discuss foreign intervention and what an America First foreign policy could and should entail.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download An excerpt from the September session of The Ionian Institute, a free monthly online workshop available through Bing Futch's Patreon (which is free to join at www.Patreon.com/BingFutch Basic note durations are covered, along with a special practice cadence for developing your strum. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V…
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Direct Download Garryowen Irish Pub co- owner Joanne McCready captured this cel phone footage of Bing jamming U2's “With Or Without You” on mountain dulcimer with Gerry Muldoon, a longtime friend of Kevin McCready's from Ireland, on cajon. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consi…
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Direct Download Back home from summer tour, Bing shares a mountain dulcimer exercise that he taught over the summer using melodies and chords. The basic chord shapes in DAD are covered, and “I Think We're Alone Now” makes a cameo. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider suppo…
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Direct Download Bing's encore from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “Hallelujah” on mountain dulcimer. Bob Warner, owner of Bob's Barn Jams, also makes an appearance. Check out Bob's YouTube Channel at: youtube.com/BobWarnerBarn Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodwo…
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Our Republican Form of Government
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Today we discuss our Republican form of government in its current form, what the founders intended, and how our republic has eroded over time.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download Bing's actual opening song from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “The Ballad of John Henry” on mountain dulcimer. This month's episodes have all been from the livestream recording. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Cons…
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Sponsor Spotlight - Stand for Georgia Values
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Spencer interviews Brice about his new PAC, Stand for Georgia Values. Pro-Family, Pro-Business, Pro-Public Safety.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download Bing's closing number from the July 11th show at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan. This is “Promentory” from “The Last of the Mohicans” with mountain dulcimer and looper. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a…
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Direct Download More from the Bob's Barn Jamborees show in Lake Odessa, Michigan, on July 11th. Bing performs his original song, “Birds of a Feather”, on mountain dulcimer. Natch! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download On July 11th at Bob's Barn Jamborees in Lake Odessa, Michigan, Bing performs three original blues songs; "The Flip Side", "That's What You Done To Me", and "Red Headed Lover." Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Picking up where the last episode left off, Bing continues a grand circle tour of Michigan state, including the Grand Traverse Bay, before winding up in Lake Odessa at Bob's Barn Jamborees for M.O.D.E. Workshops and a concert. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Co…
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This is the first of some regular content on thew way from us. This episode we discuss the assassination attempt, Biden's withdrawal, and where do we go from here with conservative principles.Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download From a house concert in Columbus, Ohio to Mackinac Island, Michigan, this episode takes a look at Bing's adventures on summer tour in the first part of July. Includes a live rendition of “Hallelujah” and “Can't Help Falling In Love”. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimeri…
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Season 2 Episode 10 - The Institutions and The Way Forward
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Our final Episode of season 2 provides a review and wrap up of our institutions what is required for a flourishing society.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 9 - Government Revisited II
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In this episode we revisit the institution of Government and the role it plays in society.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 8 - Government Revisited
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In this episode we revisit the institution of Government and the role it plays in society.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 7 - The Church Revisited
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In episode 7 we revisit the role of the Church.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 6 - The Family Revisited II
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In this episode we continue our conversation on the family.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 5 - The Family Revisited
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In this episode we revisit the family in the context of the Government and the Church.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 4 - Government
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Government was instituted by God to restrain evil and create a framework of governance that promotes a flourishing society. In this episode we dive into the right role of government and how it connects with the family and the Church.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 3 - The Church
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The Church exists to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world. In this episode we dive into the institution of the Church and it's role in society.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 2 - The Family
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The family is the cornerstone of society and has been under attack since the beginning. In this episode we dive into the role, responsibility, and the future of the family.Von Brice Futch
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Season 2 Episode 1 - Introductions
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Season two is live! Episode 1 provides a preview for this new season, 10 New episodes coming up!Von Brice Futch
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Direct Download From Sharonville, Ohio, Bing takes us inside the American Folk Music School & National Mountain Dulcimer Museum with director Vickey Sasser. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Bing offers a brief glimpse into his time at Kentucky Music Week through video and music, including a performance of “ADHD Blues” on mountain dulcimer. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Back at White Acres Campground, Bing brings some of his teachings from Kentucky Music Week in an episode focused on rhythms and strum-building for songs. A demo of a 3-measure cadence for muscle memory, the palm mute, and turning drums into strums gets applied to “Boil Dem Cabbage Down” Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instrument…
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Direct Download Bing takes a no-frills approach to getting started with mountain dulcimer. Here he demonstrates how to 1) figure out tunes you know, 2) make up your own tunes, 3) noodle around, all after a quick tutorial on how to play the drone melody style. A great beginners resource, or for the passing curious. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraf…
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Direct Download Bing arrives at Folkcraft Instruments in Woodburn, Indiana, and gets a behind-the-scenes look at production of the new DulciVox mountain dulcimers. He also takes his new DulciVox Pro for a test-drive through some fiddle tunes, O'Carolan, and Meatloaf. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking…
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Direct Download Arriving at his first tour stop, Bing writes a new tune inspired by the Gebhard Woods Dulcimer & Traditional Music Festival, taking place this weekend at Goold Park in Morris, Illinois (That's June 8th and 9th for you in the present.) Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimer…
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Direct Download One last bit of music from Mountain Dulcimer in the Band (Book 8) featuring a walk-through of “Hard Times” by Stephen Foster and some fancy interlude chords. Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wolf Hill Woodworking. Enjoy "Dulcimerica"? Consider supporting the program by becoming a patron!…
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Direct Download Another snippet of the May 8th edition of Mountain Dulcimer in the JAM!, a monthly online workshop/jam sprung from the pages of the tune-and-backing-track series, Mountain Dulcimer in the Band. Today's episode features “Wild Mountain Thyme” in the style of Dire Straits! Bing Futch is endorsed by Folkcraft Instruments, V-Picks and Wo…
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JoJo Siwa's Rebrand & The Second Adolescence for LGBTQ+ People | Ep. 9
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In this episode we talk about JoJo Siwa and her rebrand from child star to adult gay popstar. We also talk about how as a queer person you get a second adolescence after you've come out, finding your true identity after you come out, and how our types have changed. Femme & Futch with Rhi Rhi & Helen is the new lesbian podcast where we talk about al…
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The Good, the Bad and the Mini Golf of Lesbian Dating | Ep. 8
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In this episode we talk about dating in real life and everything that comes with lesbian dating in person - the good, the bad and a lot of mini golf. Femme & Futch with Rhi Rhi & Helen is the new lesbian podcast where we talk about all things queer. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us @femmefutchpodcast Email us at femmefutchpodcast@gm…
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Season Two BONUS - Guest on Coffee Table Talks!
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Brice joins William Spencer on his podcast Coffee Table Talks to preview Season Two! Be on the lookout for new content in the very near future!Von Brice Futch
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Running Out of Swipes - Struggles of Lesbian Online Dating | Ep. 7
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In this episode we talk about the world of online queer dating and how as lesbians it's possible to run out of swipes! We go into the highs and the lows, the difference between the apps (HER, Hinge, Bumble & Tinder) and the struggles that come with dating as a lesbian. Where Helen bought her tie-dye t-shirt https://www.instagram.com/katie.dyes Femm…
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Pride Month, Enjoying Pride & How to be an Ally | Ep. 6
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HAPPY PRIDE! It's Pride month!! And this week we're talking all things Pride.. different prides we've been to in the UK, ones we're planning on going to and the history of pride and where it all began. We also talk about how to be a good ally to LGBTQ+ people, what inappropriate questions you shouldn't ask you queer friends and also good ally quest…
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First Lesbian Dates & Sleepover Club | Ep. 5
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We're having a sleepover! Discussing bad dates, good dates and our first dates with women. In this episode we're having a sleepover to discuss all things lesbian dating. Femme & Futch with Rhi Rhi & Helen is the new lesbian podcast where we talk about all things queer. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us @femmefutchpodcast Email us at …
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