Definitely Dylan
Laura Tenschert
A podcast about Bob Dylan, his music & anything else. Featuring conversations and original analysis of Bob Dylan’s work.
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"Oh Mama!": Women & Dylan with Rebecca Slaman
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08/06/23 • 94 min
In this episode, Laura and Rebecca talk about the ladies, babies, mamas, girls, and many many queens that inhabit Bob Dylan’s songs.
Subscribe to Rebecca’s Substack, and watch her Tulsa paper here.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.
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A Closer Look At: "Most Of The Time"
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05/13/21 • 37 min
For this episode, we’re going to take a little break from the series on Rough And Rowdy Ways!
I want to take you on a journey towards the heart of one of my favourite Bob Dylan songs of all time: “Most Of The Time” from Dylan’s 1989 album Oh Mercy. Deceptively simple, this song about pain and denial is wonderfully subtle in its development of the singer’s feelings, while also playing with the listener’s expectations. In other words: it’s a masterclass in songwriting. So let’s find out why and how it works!
I hope you enjoy this closer look at one particular Dylan song. Let me know if you enjoy this episode and what other songs you’d like me to take a close look at!
Here’s the link to the Daniel Lanois interview compilation I mention in the episode.
If you are in a position to support my work, you can do that over on Patreon, where you also find the exclusive companion extra to this episode, in which we talk about the recording process of the song, the production, and its shortlived incarnation onstage! Thank you!
Original theme music and sound design for this episode by Robert Chaney
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Chapter 2: The Other Side Of The Coin - The Myth and Mystery of Creation on Rough And Rowdy Ways
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02/11/21 • 60 min
In Chapter 2 of Definitely Dylan’s mini series on Bob Dylan’s Rough And Rowdy Ways, Laura discusses the myth and mystery of creation in “My Own Version Of You” and “Mother Of Muses”.What insight can these very different songs give us into the creative process of the songwriter? How do they portray the creator’s role in society? And what does any of this have to do with the Nobel medal?
Here's the radio episode in which we discuss Bob Dylan’s borrowings from Billy “The Kid” Emerson’s song “If Loving Is Believing” for Dylan’s “False Prophet”.
Definitely Dylan is now on Patreon, where you can support my work and get access to bonus episodes and more content.
If you want to buy me a symbolic coffee to support my work, go to buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan
For more info, please visit the Definitely Dylan website.
Don’t forget to follow the show on Twitter and Instagram.
Get your own “This is what a Bob Dylan fan looks like” t-shirt, or the “I Contain Multitudes” tote bag in the shop!
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Chapter 1: "Sing In Me, Oh Muse" : Rough And Rowdy Ways, the Nobel Prize & the Shaping of Bob Dylan's Legacy
Definitely Dylan
10/11/20 • 32 min
On the 19th of June, 2020, Bob Dylan released his 39th studio album, Rough And Rowdy Ways, his first collection of original songs in eight years.
In the first chapter of this Definitely Dylan mini-series, Laura begins her exploration of the new album by going back to Dylan’s 2016 Nobel win. What’s the difference between songs and literature? Who’s the secret hero of Rough And Rowdy Ways? And what does Homer have to do with all this? Listen to find out!
Definitely Dylan is now on Patreon, where you can support my work and get access to bonus episodes and more content.
If you want to buy me a symbolic coffee to support my work, go to buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan
For more info, please visit the Definitely Dylan website.
Don’t forget to follow the show on Twitter and Instagram.
Get your own “This is what a Bob Dylan fan looks like” t-shirt, or the “I Contain Multitudes” tote bag in the shop!
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Robbie Robertson's Legacy with Harry Hew
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08/22/23 • 48 min
In the light of Robbie Robertson's recent passing, I really wanted to have a conversation about this artist whose life not just ran alongside Dylan's a decade, but converged for crucial periods of both their careers. So I asked the biggest The Band fan I know, my Canadian friend Harry Hew, to jump on a call and talk to me.
One note: I make a reference to "Dominique", and thought I should clarify that I'm talking about Dominique Robertson, Robbie's first wife. I'm referring to an incident that occurred after an inebriated Richard Manuel asked to drive the Robertson's new Mustang, and then lost control over the car, which ended up sideways in a ditch.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.
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Shadow Kingdom: A Midsummer Night's Dream
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09/14/21 • 46 min
In this episode, Laura considers Shadow Kingdom in the context of Bob Dylan’s career and what it tells us about the artist at 80 years old. We’ll touch on Dylan’s relationship with the past, the language of dreams, and we’ll find out what all of this has to do with Shakespeare.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation.
For more information, see http://definitelydylan.com/.
Alma Har’el talking about dreams is from this i-D video.
Music: Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, Felix, Midsummer night's dream overture
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A Closer Look at: "Fragments – Time Out of Mind Sessions"
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01/28/23 • 52 min
Laura and Robert talk about Bob Dylan's new Bootleg Series, what it tells us about Time Out of Mind, and whether or not accordions can be sexy.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.
Graley Herren’s book Dreams and Dialogues in Dylan's "Time Out of Mind" is available here.
Listen to the interview with Mark Howard on the Dylan.fm podcast.
For more information, see definitelydylan.com
05/23/22 • 54 min
This is the first of two conversations about the crafting of Bob Dylan’s legacy.
My guest is freelance writer Rebecca Slaman. Follow Rebecca on Twitter: @ithrewtheglass.
The version of “Desolation Row” is from 12 April, 2009 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. You can watch it in full along with others from that year here.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation.
For more information, see http://definitelydylan.com/.
Mixing Up the Medicine: an "Inside-Out Biography"
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10/25/23 • 59 min
In this episode, Laura talks to Mark Davidson and Parker Fishel, the authors of Mixing Up the Medicine, the 600 page “inside-out biography” that tells the story of Bob Dylan’s career through pieces from the Bob Dylan Archive.
Buy the book at your local bookshop (or check it out at your local library – it’s unfortunately pretty pricey).
Music by Robert Chaney.
You can listen to the full Beatles bootleg of “Thingymubob”/”Maureen” here.
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.
11/11/23 • 74 min
In this episode, Laura talks to the one and only Chan Marshall (Cat Power) about her project of recreating Bob Dylan’s iconic 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert. In our conversation about art, love, and resilience, she shares stories about meeting Bob Dylan, how she first got into his music, and which song makes her feel empowered.
Cat Power Sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert is out now on Domino Records. Head over to my Instagram to win a limited edition copy of the album on clear vinyl!
You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan.
All music from Cat Power sings Dylan: The 1966 Royal Albert Hall Concert
Except:
“I Believe in You” - Cat Power (Jukebox)
“I Believe in You” - Bob Dylan (live in Santa Barbara, 7 September, 2008)
“Song to Bobby” - Cat Power (Jukebox)
“Sara” - Bob Dylan (live in Waterbury, CT, 11 November, 1975)
Theme music by Robert Chaney
In case you missed the episode about Sinéad O’Connor’s letters to Bob Dylan, you can find out more here.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Definitely Dylan have?
Definitely Dylan currently has 27 episodes available.
What topics does Definitely Dylan cover?
The podcast is about Music, Podcasts and Music Commentary.
What is the most popular episode on Definitely Dylan?
The episode title 'A Closer Look At: "Most Of The Time"' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Definitely Dylan?
The average episode length on Definitely Dylan is 54 minutes.
How often are episodes of Definitely Dylan released?
Episodes of Definitely Dylan are typically released every 54 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Definitely Dylan?
The first episode of Definitely Dylan was released on Mar 31, 2020.
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