Nothing Is Revealed

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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Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

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. 
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

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.
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @dylan.ology
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

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. 
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

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
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

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!
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Christmas In The Heart Revisited

An Album Deep Dive
"When Bob Dylan—the patron saint of sneering, disaffected poets—announced he was releasing a collection of classic Christmas songs for charity, smirkers got smirkier: What, after all, is more absurd than a beloved iconoclast embracing the schmaltziest, most achingly commercial genre of all? It sounded insane. And it is insane, sort of..."
On this episode the guys break down the behind the scenes details of Christmas In The Heart, while sharing their thoughts on the beloved Christmas record. 
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Blame It On A Simple Twist of Fate

A Conversation About Bob Dylan's Alternate Takes.
Bob Dylan has never played a song the same way twice, whether in the studio or on the big stage. The Bootleg Series has made this abundantly clear. So, what if Dylan had released Take 5 of Visions of Johanna from The Cutting Edge? What if he had released only the New York sessions for Blood On The Tracks? Dylan's unparalleled output, especially early in his career, allows us to imagine how his albums could have sounded had he released an alternate take. 
-Apple Music Alternate Takes Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/blame-it-on-a-simple-twist-of-fate/pl.u-AkAmvbyI2qbBkXd
-Spotify Alternate Takes Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1xjnfgyXdLAwRihogZUVkX?si=aH-JyERORJinkzllsd7-aQ&pi=e-QOKtZg8NTBaq
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan (inactivated at the moment)
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Another Day, Another Time

A Conversation About Bob Dylan's Album Outtakes.
Bob Dylan has released many incredible albums over his illustrious career, but it is often said that he leaves his best material on the cutting room floor. Is that true? Would these respective albums be even better if we replaced some of the tracks with outtakes? Is there an inherent phenomenon with Dylan outtakes? These questions, and more, are considered on this episode of Nothing Is Revealed as we rewrite Dylan's history.
-Apple Music Outtakes Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/another-day-another-time/pl.u-vxy6JY3CzZEDXRq
-Spotify Outtakes Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4tBNYJA9ZDZnpHLLhn2oDo?si=sSuYC7O2T--LrCC3WOm31Q&pi=u-BcRvUPNjQG2_
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.

Planet Waves Revisited

Original Episode Title: "Planet Waves — "Hotter Than A Crotch"?"
An Album Deep Dive
Planet Waves is the fourteenth studio album by Bob Dylan. It is significant in Dylan's discography, as it is the only official studio album to feature longtime collaborators The Band. This album is often overshadowed by his early 60's output, along with Blood On The Tracks, which was released only a year after Planet Waves. So, we take the time to explore this under-appreciated gem on another installment of our Album Deep Dive series.
 
The Podcast: @nothingisrevealed
Adam: @never.ending.dylan
Jens: @dylan_ologist
Email us: nothingisrevealedpod@gmail.com
 Thank you, Thomas Francis (@thomasfrancisfolk), for the podcast soundtrack.
Thank you, Andrea (@andreahm.1), for our podcast artwork.