In this episode, host Ralph Taylor discusses his recent trip to the 2012 conference of the International Folk Alliance in Memphis Tennessee, and pays tribute to the various artists who pursue 'this thing called folk music'. The show features songs from numerous folk artists, including The Carper Family, 3 Penny Acre, Jonathan Byrd, Sam Baker, RB Stone, Harpeth Rising, Mary MacAdams, Danny Schmidt, The Boxcar Lillies, 100 Mile House, Jon Troast and Dennis Cash.