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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 3 MIN

Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird”

from Song of the Day · host Riley Carrier

Austin’s Cast Iron Shoes song “Little Bird” is written around themes of borders and escape. It carries a sense of longing and resilience that feels deeply personal. Inspired in part by growing up in a trailer without electricity or running water, the song turns hardship into something hopeful, pairing vivid storytelling with a warm, wandering […] The post Cast Iron Shoes: “Little Bird” appeared first on KUT & KUTX Studios -- Podcasts.

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Austin’s Cast Iron Shoes song “Little Bird” is written around themes of borders and escape. It carries a sense of longing and resilience that feels deeply personal. Inspired in part by growing up in a trailer without electricity or running water,...

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