Pod Like a Hole

B-Side: "Lust for Life"

In 1977, David Bowie and Iggy Pop could not stop releasing amazing music.  Though this season of  Pod Like a Hole has been focused on Bowie’s albums, it has become clear that his work producing Iggy Pop’s records is a critical part of this conversation.  1977’s “Lust for Life” is no exception.  Follow your Bowie Boys as we discuss this piece of work, and its connections to “Trainspotting”, ocean liner cruises and Bowie’s “Tonight”.  Also, Marc admits to a serious crime on this episode.  He’s currently on the lam and we miss him dearly. 

 

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Lust for Life (90’s Video)

https://youtu.be/jQvUBf5l7Vw

 

Live in Manchester 1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2D4S1K8HWI

 

Interview Discussing Process with Bowie

https://youtu.be/N3A1NqmmY3k

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A Space Poddity 26: hours....

Are your eyes feeling heavy?  Are your pjs nice and warm?  Do you have a half-sipped mug of Sleepytime Tea?  Are you sliding in and out of consciousness?  You might be listening to David Bowie’s 1999 sleeper “hours…”  …or you might have just had a NOMAD soul jump to and from your body.  Mr. Bowie and loyal axeman Reeves Gabrels followed up their genre stretching , and rather well regarded, mid-90s work with music and performances in the adventure game:  OMIKRON: The Nomad Soul, as well as on an album honoring the sleepiness of getting old.  

BUT NEVER FEAR:  Steven, Marc and Eric are three nomad souls jumping into the sleepy bodies of “hours” listeners and giving them a shot of adrenaline as we hilariously dissect this album, analyze each track and consider how it fits into his 90s work as well as sets up his next millennium of output.  

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1. Thursday's Child
2. Survive
3. Omikron Bowie Scenes
4. Glastonbury 2000 - Under Pressure

A Space Poddity 25 : 1. Outside

How will you be celebrating the millennium? December 31st, 1999.  Will you be screaming in fear, dancing your anxiety away, or preparing a blood tribute for a dark and ancient God? In 1995 David Bowie foretold this future, with the help of Brian Eno, Mike Garson and others.  Have no fear, your Bowie Boys (Steve, Marc, Eric)  listened to this strange, shimmering spectacle of Tomorrow, dissected it song by song, and are presenting it to the ritual stone.  Who killed Baby Grace Bellew?  Maybe you'll get your answers here.  Maybe you'll only get so many more, horrible questions. One thing is for certain, we collectively butcher the correct pronunciation of a certain guitar player who most likely was a big fan of too many zippers on a pair of pants.  

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1. The Hearts Filthy Lesson
2. Hallo Spaceboy
3. The Leon Suites
4. Strangers When We Meet

B-Side; 1999: The Future is "Outside"

In 1995, David Bowie & Co. released the album ‘Outside’.  We will be discussing that in our next official episode.  However, in the liner notes, song lyrics, and skits, David Bowie was clearly telling a complicated story.  A murder mystery taking place in the oppressive future of 1999.  He dubbed this story “The Nathan Adler Diaries:  The Art-Murder of Baby Grace Blue - A non-linear Gothic hyper-cycle.”  This would be too much to cover in our official episode, so just as he did in Season 1’s “Year Zero”, co-host Eric takes the wheel and delivers a summary of the (intentionally) complicated back story.  This will fill in the gaps and get you the listener more prepared for our "Outside" analysis

 

BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE:

 

Eric follows this up with an interview with long time friends of the show, The Wolgasts: Greg, Dan, Jamie, and even, briefly, Phiaus (aka Pulsar Glitch).   Eric and the Wolgasts celebrate 90’s Bowie and discuss why this phase was unique for him.  We discuss the legendary Outside Tour (with Nine Inch Nails) and, generally, how a group of kids discovered music in the 90s, in Arizona.  

 

Enjoy the conversation.  

 

Links:  

 

Check out Dan Wolgast’s current music project, El Trabiezo: 

https://eltrabiezo.bandcamp.com/releases

 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQShByuicM4dgUjzTLoshQ

 

Check out Greg Wolgast’s DIY Gardening Channel Some Room to Grow 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5vaV7WOjz71AD7q5DM8m0Q

 

Check out Dan and Jamie Wolgast’s Metal, Woodworking, and other items for sale:

https://www.instagram.com/stumbleinshoppe/

 

Check out Phiaus Wolgasts electronic music “Pulsar glitch”

https://shop.spreadshirt.com/pulsar-glitch/

 

https://pulsarglitch.com/

 

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A Space Poddity 24 : Earthling

1997.  Slide into some oversized JNCO's.  Chew on a pacifier necklace.  We are HAPPY 2 B HARDCORE.  But it's not just us.  Lord Sir David Bowie himself was digging the techno beat and going on a Tarzan ride through the jungle (genre).  

Listen to this raving, slamming episode where your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steve and Eric) analyze this interesting, oft-overlooked album.  We talk about the history, do a track-by-track analysis, and discuss bonus songs, guest appearances and remixes (including the Season-One Throwback, NIN remixes of "I'm Afraid of Americans")  

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1. Little Wonder Video: https://youtu.be/MqbQC81_74k
2. Telling Lies Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL23xQK_4Ks
3. I'm Afraid of Americans : https://youtu.be/u7APmRkatEU

A Space Poddity 23 : Labyrinth

While the world was bumming out on Bowie in 1986, he had another plan.  He would squeeze his rock star persona into a Jim Henson creation and become the Goblin King:  all rock, crotch and charisma.  That's right, your Bowie Boys (Eric, Steve and Marc) along with special guests Lennox Anderson and Chris Cook, are diving into Jim Henson's "Labyrinth".  We discuss the history of the film, the lore, the songs and Bowie's shining performance.  Enjoy, and if you don't get boxed up and filed by the Trash Lady, then you don't know what nostalgia is!

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1. As the World Falls Down official video - https://youtu.be/r1UEfgwiULo
2. Underground Official Video - https://youtu.be/Qga12-bAS4A
3. Behind the Scenes - https://youtu.be/VFQCg0rpBK8

A Space Poddity 22 : Young Americans

It is spring 2020 and our world is rightfully experiencing some growing pains.  There is fear and unrest and your Bowie Boys are right there with you. Not to distract or deviate from the matter at hand, but to merely offer a brief escape, let’s all take a little trip to 1975. As Bowie is enjoying his fame, he gathers a group of amazing Black musicians and record “Young Americans”.  It stands somewhat alone in being the sole soul record in Bowie's career, but the keen-eared listener will hear some bits of his past and future.  Let Steve, Marc and Eric fascinate you with our historical anecdotes, track-by-track analysis and what 4 out of 5 iTunes reviewers consider good conversation. 

For those in the cheap seats that need to hear this again: BLACK LIVES MATTER. 

How to support Black Lives Matter (Many links in this resource) - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/

Episode Links:

1. The Gouster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKRP7VY-mtg&list=PL9wswIPY-kEyWv8jgYke4FMwUw1iwuYk8&index=1
2. Young Americans - Live on The Dick Cavett Show - https://youtu.be/ydLcs4VrjZQ
3. Footstompin' - Live on the Dick Cavett Show - https://youtu.be/bZTwnR9nLvY
4. Right - https://youtu.be/OP35CmDZCzY
5. Fame - Live on the Cher Show - https://youtu.be/9tnRWcEg6i8
6. Young Americans Medley - Live on the Cher Show - https://youtu.be/KPlN8RBP-Ws

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A Space Poddity 21 : Reality

It's 2003 and your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steven and Eric) are walking through the rubble of post-9/11 America and watching old men rock.  That's right, it is time to discuss "Reality," the sleek, rock-forward follow-up to "Heathen".  Listen to our opinions as we dive into this track-by-track.  In addition, we blaze through the mash-ups, remixes, deleted songs and "Underworld" vamped-out versions.  

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Episode Links:

New Killer Star Video - https://youtu.be/fwH1g2fW6Pc

Never Get Old Video - https://youtu.be/7NorNUMoewQ

Sister Midnight Live from Reality Tour - https://youtu.be/H6QewGx9NJw

Bring me the Disco King - Danny Lohner Remix - https://youtu.be/pLRETBpf5q4

B-Side: Nine Inch Nails Revisited

In this throwback to our first season, we explore three new releases by NIN.  Your co-hosts of Pod Like a Hole give Watchmen Vol. 3, Ghosts V: Together and Ghosts VI: The Locusts the analysis they deserve.  In addition, we dive in to a review of Volume 1 of (previous guest and NIN-affiliate) Rob Sheridan's comic book series "High Level." What do we think of these new releases?  How do they rate with the other Ghosts albums?  How do these albums pair with COVID lockdowns?   Will Steve show up this time?  You shall have all these answers, and more! 

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High Level teaser - https://youtu.be/ZNJzaapbY2A

Watchmen 3:  Lincoln Tunnel - https://youtu.be/YKD4M03qdHQ

NIN- Ghosts V - Letting Go While Holding On - https://youtu.be/dp58R7BEhrw

Ghosts VI - Run Like Hell - https://youtu.be/_-BLflnCUv8

A Space Poddity 20 : Tonight

In this episode of Pod Like A Hole, your hosts throw on boardshorts, unbutton a tee and sip a couple bottles of Red Stripe.  It's an island type of party as we dissect, analyze and generally sift through the history and each track of David Bowie's 1984 album Tonight.  With the help of Tina Turner, UB40 and the calypso rhythm of a rogue marimba player, we give our final word on this album.  If you follow us on the socials let us know what you think.

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1. Jazzin' For Blue Jean Short Film - https://youtu.be/DXvAaNcXNzI
2. Tonight live with Tina Turner - https://youtu.be/p4WG_y7owmM
3. Loving the Alien - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns2hmyP0mGY