POD DYLAN is a weekly podcast that celebrates the work of Bob Dylan, one song at a time. Host The Freewheelin' Rob Kelly invites a different guest to discuss one of their favorites. Most new episodes are free for 90 days. Subscribers to FM+ get Extended Versions of many shows, Bonus Episodes and full access to every episode in our Archives. Subscribe to FM+ in Apple Podcasts or at www.FMpods.com. One low price includes full access to Extended and Bonus Episodes from every show on the network.
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POD DYLAN Episode 152 – Rank Strangers To Me Rob welcomes back Bobcat Jason Emde to discuss “Rank Strangers To Me”, the closing track from 1988’s DOWN IN THE GROOVE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan You can find POD DYLAN on these platforms: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple…
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POD DYLAN Episode 100 – Tangled Up in Blue For this special 100th episode, Rob welcomes back the host of DEFINITELY DYLAN, Laura Tenschert, to discuss the multiple versions of one of Bob Dylan’s greatest works, the epic “Tangled Up in Blue”, the opening song to 1975’s BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comcast…
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POD DYLAN Episode 99 – Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anybody Seen My Love?) Rob welcomes fellow Bobcat Alan Christensen to discuss the charming “Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anybody Seen My Love?)”, the opening track to 1985’s oft-maligned EMPIRE BURLESQUE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN o…
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POD DYLAN Episode 98 – Standing in the Doorway Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Tim Murphy to discuss “Standing in the Doorway”, from 1997’s TIME OUT OF MIND. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 …
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POD DYLAN Episode 97 – The Blood on Tracks Notebooks In this special episode, Rob welcomes Dylan expert and scholar Anne Margaret Daniel to discuss the legendary notebooks where Bob Dylan wrote the lyrics to the songs for his 1975 masterpiece BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] ANNE MARGARET DANIEL …
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POD DYLAN Episode 96 – Black Muddy River Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Harry Hew to discuss not a Dylan original, but Bob’s live cover of The Grateful Dead’s “Black Muddy River.” Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan “Black Muddy River”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmoXmJREEvU Subs…
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POD DYLAN Episode 95 – New Morning Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Patrick Carroll to discuss “New Morning”, the title track from the 1970 album. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 Buy this son…
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POD DYLAN Episode 94 – Ballad in Plain D Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Christopher Sutton to discuss the rare Dylan song Rob doesn’t like, “Ballad in Plain D”, from 1964’s ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] CHRISTOPHER SUTTON – https://www.instagram.com/ccwsartartart Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter:…
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POD DYLAN Episode 93 – Highlands Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Tara Zuk to discuss Bob Dylan’s longest song, “Highlands”, the final track from 1997’s TIME OUT OF MIND. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] TARA ZUK – http://tarazuk.yolasite.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://…
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POD DYLAN Episode 92 – My Back Pages Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Tom JJ Wood to discuss “My Back Pages” from 1964’s ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 Buy this so…
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POD DYLAN Episode 91 – Positively Fourth Street Rob welcomes his pal (and frequent Fire & Water Network podcast guest) Cory Drew to discuss Bob Dylan’s lacerating 1965 single “Positively Fourth Street.” Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://i…
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POD DYLAN Episode 90 – Ain’t Talkin’ Rob welcomes comic book writer/artist (and fellow Joe Kubert School alumni) Ron Randall to discuss “Ain’t Talkin'”, the final song on 2006’s MODERN TIMES. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] RON RANDALL – http://ronrandall.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the …
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POD DYLAN Episode 89 – Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues Rob welcomes back fellow BobCat Lee Assef to discuss the penultimate song from 1965’s HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED, “Just Like Tom Thumb’s Blues.” Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.c…
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POD DYLAN Episode 88 – Every Grain of Sand Rob welcomes fellow podcaster Herman Louw to discuss one of Bob Dylan’s finest works, “Every Grain of Sand”, from 1981’s SHOT OF LOVE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] HERMAN LOUW – https://longboxofdarkness.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show o…
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POD DYLAN Episode 87 – She Belongs To Me Rob welcomes fellow BobCat and blogger Elizabeth Sutton to discuss “She Belongs To Me”, the second song from 1965’s BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Elizabeth Sutton – https://elizabethcdixon.wordpress.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subs…
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POD DYLAN Episode 86 – Masters of War Rob welcomes back Pod Dylan Five-Timer Jon Glyn to discuss two very different versions of the classic “Masters of War”–the 1963 original from THE FREEWHEELIN’ BOB DYLAN, and the live performance from the 1991 GRAMMY AWARDS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twi…
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POD DYLAN Episode 85 – As I Went Out One Morning Rob welcomes musician and music educator Nathaniel Glasser to discuss “As I Went Out One Morning”, from side 1 of 1967’s JOHN WESLEY HARDING. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] NATHANIEL GLASSER – http://diipak.org Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the…
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POD DYLAN Episode 84 – Tomorrow Is A Long Time Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Michael Buonaspina to discuss “Tomorrow Is A Long Time”, a 1962 song left unreleased until 1971’s GREATEST HITS VOL. 2. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.app…
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POD DYLAN Episode 83 – Wedding Song Rob welcomes podcaster Maurice Bursztynski to talk about “Wedding Song”, the final track from 1974’s PLANET WAVES. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan MAURICE BURSZTYNSKI: https://lovethatalbum.blogspot.com Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https…
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POD DYLAN Episode 82 – Mama, You Been On My Mind Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Philip Hale to discuss the lovely “Mama, You Been On My Mind”, an outtake from 1964’s ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.co…
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POD DYLAN Episode 81 – Queen Jane Approximately Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Tomas Molina to the show to discuss “Queen Jane Approximately”, the lovely opening track to Side 2 of 1965’s masterpiece HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iT…
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POD DYLAN Episode 80 – I’D HAVE YOU ANYTIME/LIKE A SHIP Rob welcomes podcaster Ashford Wright to discuss two unreleased Bob Dylan/George Harrison collaborations, 1968’s “I’d Have You Anytime”, from Harrison’s ALL THINGS MUST PASS, and “Like A Ship”, an outtake from TRAVELING WILBURYS VOL.3. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: firewaterpodcast@comca…
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POD DYLAN Episode 79 – MORE BLOOD, MORE TRACKS Rob welcomes back Pod Dylan Five-Timer Pat Butler to discuss the recent BOOTLEG SERIES release, “More Blood, More Tracks”, covering the sessions to 1975’s masterpiece BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe …
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POD DYLAN Episode 78 – POLITICAL WORLD Rob welcomes fellow BobCat Lee Assef to the show to discuss “Political World”, the dark, rollicking opening track from 1989’s OH MERCY. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] LEE ASSEF – https://twitter.com/LeeAssef Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTun…
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POD DYLAN Episode 77 – WHEN I PAINT MY MASTERPIECE Rob welcomes his long time friend, artist/writer/musician Sean Tiffany to discuss “When I Paint My Masterpiece”, one of the new songs included on 1971’s BOB DYLAN’S GREATEST HITS VOL.2. This episode brought to you by Coca-Cola. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] SEAN T…
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POD DYLAN Episode 76 – UP TO ME Rob welcomes back Pod Dylan All-Star Jon Glyn to discuss “Up To Me”, a lost track from 1975’s BLOOD ON THE TRACKS that later debuted on 1985’s BIOGRAPH. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us…
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POD DYLAN Episode 75 – CARIBBEAN WIND Rob welcomes the host of the “Definitely Dylan” radio show, Laura Tenschert, to discuss one of Bob Dylan’s greatest lost songs, “Caribbean Wind”, originally recorded for 1981’s SHOT OF LOVE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] DEFINITELY DYLAN – https://www.mixcloud.com/definitelydy…
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POD DYLAN Episode 74 – BLACK DIAMOND BAY Rob welcomes musician Dave Woodcock to discuss the multi-lingual shaggy dog story “Black Diamond Bay”, from side 2 of 1976’s DESIRE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] DAVE WOODCOCK – https://davewoodcock.bandcamp.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show…
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POD DYLAN Episode 73 – JOKERMAN Rob welcomes longtime friend and musician Tyrone Biljan to discuss the epic “Jokerman”, the opening track from 1983’s INFIDELS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] TYRONE BILJAN – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPwxD3zqqOGGE2K7WX7aWng Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to…
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POD DYLAN Episode 72 – DIGNITY Rob welcomes fellow Bobcat Jeff Liggett to discuss one of Dylan’s greatest “lost songs”, “Dignity”, an outtake from 1989’s OH MERCY that later appeared on GREATEST HITS VOL.3. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https…
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POD DYLAN Episode 71 – From A Buick 6 Rob welcomes fellow Bobcat Adam Johnson to discuss the rollicking “From A Buick 6”, from 1965’s HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id10950132…
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POD DYLAN Episode 70 – With God On Our Side Rob welcomes back fellow Fire & Water Network All-Star Ryan Daly to discuss “With God On Our Side”, from 1963’s THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…
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POD DYLAN Episode 69 – Visions of Johanna Rob welcomes fellow Bobcat Cameron Artigue to discuss one of Bob Dylan’s finest songs, “Visions of Johanna”, from 1966’s BLONDE ON BLONDE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/pod…
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POD DYLAN Episode 68 – In The Summertime Now that summer is officially here, Rob flies solo to talk about one of his all-time favorite Dylan songs, “In The Summertime”, from 1981’s SHOT OF LOVE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.ap…
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POD DYLAN Episode 67 – It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) Rob welcomes fellow Bobcat Andy Dunn to discuss one of Dylan’s most complex songs, “It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding)” from side 2 of 1965’s BRINGING IT ALL BACK HOME. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to t…
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POD DYLAN Episode 66 – The Groom’s Still Waiting At The Altar Rob welcomes musician Marq DeSouza to discuss “The Groom’s Still Waiting At The Altar”, from side 2 of Dylan’s 1981 album SHOT OF LOVE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] MARQ DESOUZA – https://www.marq-desouza.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Sub…
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POD DYLAN Episode 65 – Girl From The Red River Shore Rob welcomes comic book writer/artist Gabriel Hardman to discuss the sublime “Girl From The Red River Shore”, a song recorded for but omitted from 1997’s TIME OUT OF MIND. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] GABRIEL HARDMAN – https://twitter.com/gabrielhardman Follow …
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POD DYLAN Episode 64 – Isis Rob welcomes friend of the network Omar Uddin to discuss “Isis”, the second track from 1976’s DESIRE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 Buy this song on iTunes…
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POD DYLAN Episode 63 – I DON’T BELIEVE YOU (SHE ACTS LIKE WE NEVER HAVE MET) Rob welcomes back friend of the pod Hank Wellman to discuss “I Don’t Believe You (She Acts Like We Never Have Met)” from 1964’s ANOTHER SIDE OF BOB DYLAN. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to …
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POD DYLAN Episode 62 – WHO KILLED DAVEY MOORE? Rob welcomes graphic designer and boxing aficionado Michael Kronenberg to discuss “Who Killed Davey Moore?”, a song only played live from 1963-1964. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] MICHAEL KRONENBERG – http://ringsideseatmag.com Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan S…
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POD DYLAN Episode 61 – DEAR LANDLORD Rob welcomes Pete Piazza (The Freewheelin’ Podcast) to discuss “Dear Landlord”, from 1967’s JOHN WESLEY HARDING. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013228 Buy…
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POD DYLAN Episode 60 – MAYBE SOMEDAY Rob welcomes back Pod Dylan Five-Timer Pat Butler to discuss “Maybe Someday”, from 1986’s much-maligned album KNOCKED OUT LOADED. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan…
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POD DYLAN Episode 59 – Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? Rob welcomes back Eric Gilliland to discuss 1965’s “Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window?”, a single-only release recorded during the HIGHWAY 61 REVISITED sessions. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the sh…
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POD DYLAN Episode 58 – Sweetheart Like You Rob welcomes Bruce Carlson (MY HISTORY CAN BEAT UP YOUR POLITICS) to discuss “Sweetheart Like You”, the second track from 1983’s INFIDELS. Have a question or comment? BRUCE CARLSON- https://myhistorycanbeatupyourpolitics.wordpress.com E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_D…
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POD DYLAN Episode 57 – If Not For You Rob and POD DYLAN EP David “Ace” Gutierrez discuss “If Not For You”, from Bob Dylan’s 1970 album NEW MORNING. Have a question or comment? DAVID “ACE” GUTIERREZ – https://twitter.com/dmgutierrez E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://…
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POD DYLAN Episode 56 – You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go Rob welcomes back musician Jared Scott London, accompanied by fellow musician Geoff Gold, to discuss “You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go”, the closing song of side 1 of 1975’s BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN…
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POD DYLAN The Year in Bob In this special year-end episode, Rob reviews the various Dylan-related events of 2017 as well as catches up on Listener Feedback! Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pod-dylan/id1095013…
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POD DYLAN Episode 55 – Girl From The North Country w/Johnny Cash Rob welcomes the host of THE HUSTLE PODCAST Jon Lamoreaux to discuss Bob Dylan’s duet with Johnny Cash on “Girl From The North Country”, the opening track to Bob’s 1969 album NASHVILLE SKYLINE. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Jon Lamoreaux – https://th…
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POD DYLAN Episode 54 – Idiot Wind Rob welcomes new guest Grayson Shouse to discuss “Idiot Wind”, one of the greatest tracks on one of Dylan’s greatest albums, 1975’s BLOOD ON THE TRACKS. Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…
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POD DYLAN Episode 53 – Live in Philadelphia Fresh off seeing Bob Dylan in concert in Philadelphia, PA, Rob and his longtime friend Dan Eaker talk about the show! Section w/audio problems: 33:30 – 37:50 Have a question or comment? E-MAIL: [email protected] Follow POD DYLAN on Twitter: @Pod_Dylan Subscribe to the show on iTunes: https://it…
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