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Hello folk music fans! Gordon Lightfoot is one of the greatest folk-rock artists of all time. And now there's a podcast celebrating and discussing his work, song by song. It's called Carefree Highway Revisited, and every episode, your host (that's me, Mike Messner) will examine one of Gordon's songs with the help of a special guest! So if that's your cup of tea, give us a listen and give us a follow. We'll see you on the Carefree Highway!
Episodes

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Miguel, Part 1 (S4 E16)
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guests Kevin and Erin Hester, from Bettendorf, Iowa, discuss this track from the 1971 Summer Side of Life album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts In The President's Service, Mostly Folk, 250 And Counting, and Dylan Primer.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
All I'm After (S4 E15)
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Jeffrey Coast (making his fourth appearance on the show) discuss this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcast In The President's Service.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
A Passing Ship, Part 2 (S3 E14)
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Quentin Kuntz finish their discussion of this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Dylan Primer, In The President's Service and Mostly Folk.

Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
A Passing Ship, Part 1 (S4 E13)
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
Tuesday Jul 08, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Quentin Kuntz discuss this track from the 1986 East of Midnight album. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service and Mostly Folk.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Apology, Part 2 (S4 E12)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Harlow Rioux-Monroe conclude their discussion of this track from the 1969 Sunday Concert album -- a song that was apparently never performed or recorded again. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, Dylanttantes and Mostly Folk.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
The Pony Man (S4 E11)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest, musician Brittany Jean, discuss this track from the 1970 Sit Down Young Stranger album -- which, of course, then became better know as If You Could Read My Mind. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service and Mostly Folk.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Apology, Part 1 (S4 E10)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Harlow Rioux-Monroe discuss this track from the 1969 Sunday Concert album -- a song that was apparently never performed or recorded again. You'll also hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier, along with fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, Dylanttantes and Musical Murders.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Rich Man's Spiritual (S4 E9)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Neil Cote discuss this track from the 1966 Lightfoot! album -- the very first Lightfoot song that people heard on vinyl. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Firebreathing Kittens, In The President's Service and Musical Murders, and hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
Ode To Big Blue (S4 E8)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Deb Radwan discuss this track from the 1972 Don Quixote album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Dylantanttes, Writing the West, Back to the Eighties and How Good It Is.

Monday Jul 07, 2025
The Gypsy, Part 2 (S4 E7)
Monday Jul 07, 2025
Monday Jul 07, 2025
In this episode, Mike Messner and his guest Carol Navarro conclude their discussion of this track from the 1968 Back Here On Earth album. You'll also hear from fellow podcasts Dylantanttes, Writing the West, and Dylan Primer, and you'll hear about a new book release by acclaimed author Rob Perrier. (Part 2 of 2)