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The Never Ending Tour

Adam's claim is that the Never Ending Tour is the best thing that Bob Dylan has ever done. That would mean it is above the 1966 world tour, Blood On The Tracks, the Rolling Thunder Revue, and everything else he has ever put to tape, toured, painted, sculpted, and/or malted, mashed, fermented, distilled, and aged. It is a bold claim, but one that Adam backs up with hard facts. On this episode, we (but primarily Adam) explore what the Never Ending Tour is, how it has evolved over time, and why it is the best thing that Dylan has ever done. You may not agree with our conclusions, but you cannot deny how unprecedented the Never Ending Tour really is.
 
*Notice/Correction: Jens misspoke when referring to Horsegirl as an all female band. Horsegirl is a band composed of Nora Cheng (she/her), Penelope Lowenstein (she/her), and Gigi Reece (they/them).*
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
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Changing of the Guards: Dylan's Christian Era

Bob Dylan's "Christian Era" is one of his strangest, and perhaps most controversial, eras. The songs were about God, Jesus, and man giving names to all the animals, while his concerts were filled with fire and brimstone sermons between songs. On this episode, we seek to contextualize this often overlooked and misunderstood period in his illustrious career. 
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

The Rolling Thunder Revue

White face makeup, a hat with ornate flowers, and an energy, an exuberance yet to be seen from the enigmatic Dylan are on full display in what many consider to be his most iconic era. The Rolling Thunder Revue was a 1975–76 concert tour by Bob Dylan. The purpose of the tour was to allow Dylan to play in smaller auditoriums in less populated cities where he could be more intimate with his audiences. Join Adam and Jens as they give a brief history of the legendary Rolling Thunder Revue.
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Desire Revisited

A ✨Mystical✨ Album Deep Dive
Desire is one of Bob Dylan's most fascinating records. It deviates significantly from any of his previous albums in more ways than one. Blood on the Tracks, for example, was a memorial to personal and romantic trauma that traced an outline around a generation who prized individual freedoms to the point of self-annihilating alienation, whereas Desire is about getting stoned and strange and trying to forget all of that. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy one more cup of coffee as we break down an album that stands as a powerful statement in his ever-evolving musical legacy.
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Bob Dylan v. The Press

“Keep a Good Head and Always Carry a Lightbulb” —Bob Dylan
 
Throughout his career, Bob Dylan has had a unique relationship with the press. At times, he has expressed concerns that the media misquotes him and takes his answers out of context. He has also said that he doesn't like giving press interviews because of these concerns. In the 60's he had to shed the "Spokesman of a Generation" label that the media was slapping on him. In the 80's, he had to reject the notion that he was a washed up musician from the 60's. Fame and celebrity are complicated, but this is how myths and legends grow.
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
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Bob Dylan 101

What makes Bob Dylan so endlessly fascinating?
We are going back to school. New and old Dylan fans alike will benefit as we breakdown the life, loves, losses, and legacy of the enigmatic Bob Dylan. From his humble beginnings in Duluth, Minnesota to his recording career, relationships, and religion—few rolling stones are left unturned. 
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
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A Complete Unknown

Adam & Jens finally share their thoughts on the recent biopic, "A Complete Unknown."
“Charged up by Timothée Chalamet's electric performance, this ballad of Bob Dylan might not get under the enigmatic artist's skin but will make you feel like you've spent time in his company.”
Inconsistencies, inaccuracies, and idiosyncrasies abound, but maybe that's the point, as Nothing Is Revealed explores A Complete Unknown.
 
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Bringing It All Back Home Revisited

An Album Deep Dive
"Bringing It All Back Home" is one of the most influential albums ever. The opening alarm bell of "Subterranean Homesick Blues" signified a paradigm shift—Dylan was mixing up the medicine and changing up the formula. The world of music would never be the same again. This week we explore how this spectacular album came to be, while unpacking its impact. 
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
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Swingin' Pig Revisited [with Ross Wylde]

Ross Wylde is the mythical legend behind the ever-popular Bob Dylan YouTube channel, Swingin’ Pig. He started the page in July of 2014 and has well over 30 million views across his 290 videos. His page also boasts nearly 57,000 subscribers. On this episode, we chat with Ross about the page—how he made his videos, why the channel went dark, the good and bad of running a Dylan YouTube page, and much more.
Ross: @the_pianoman
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SwinginPig
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
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2024 Albums of the Year

We may be a Bob Dylan podcast, but we are fans of all kinds of music. 2024 was one of the best years in recent memory in terms of new music releases, so you know we had to share our favorites. In total, 25 different albums from this year are discussed, along with a handful of non-2024 albums that we particularly enjoyed this year. Jens also shared his thoughts on "A Complete Unknown" to kick off the conversation.
Thank you for all your support in 2024. Big things are happening in 2025!
 
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 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.