Tabletop Genesis

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Welcome to Tabletop Genesis, where you will know what it means to be a lamb lying down beyond the silver rainbow while Duke dances on a volcano. Actually it's just a few friends sitting around a table talking about their favorite band Genesis, but it promises to be as equally silly and surreal. Join your hosts Simon Godfrey, Stacy Godfrey, Mike Lord, Eli Noetinger, and Tom Roche as they wax poetic on everything Genesis - from the songs to the tours to the evolution of Mike Rutherford's facial hair.

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Tabletop Genesis Episode 72 – “The Geese & the Ghost” with Anthony Phillips

Apr 26 2024 155 mins

Genesis co-founder Anthony Phillips shares his memories with the Tabletop about recording his 1977 debut solo album, “The Geese & the Ghost.” Adam Kromelow from the Genesis Piano Project joins the discussion.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 71 – “The Circus and the Nightwhale”

Mar 26 2024 85 mins

The Tabletop dives right into the mouth of the nightwhale to review Steve Hackett’s 30th solo release, a semi-autobiographical concept album that many fans are calling his best work in years.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 70 – “…But Seriously”

Jan 31 2024 131 mins

The “decade of Phil Collins” came to a close with the 1989 release of his fourth studio album, …But Seriously. The Tabletop tackles the more serious side of Phil, joined by Stacy Godfrey of the “No Words Music” podcast.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 69 – i/o The Album

Dec 26 2023 84 mins

After an entire year of individual track reveals (and 21 years), Peter Gabriel’s i/o was finally released in December 2023. Was the song-a-month release strategy a satisfying experiment, or did it make the ultimate album release a bit anticlimactic? The Tabletop and returning guest David Priess offer their takes.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 68 – “Live and Let Live”

Dec 12 2023 30 mins

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s 12th and final Full Moon release of the year, “Live and Let Live,” and debates whether or not the character on the single’s artwork resembles a slubberdegullion on squeaky feet.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 67 – “And Still” & Steve Hackett’s Foxtrot at Fifty Tour

Nov 06 2023 38 mins

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s love letter to his late mother, “And Still,” and reviews Steve Hackett’s recent tour celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Foxtrot.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 66 – i/o The Tour

Oct 24 2023 125 mins

After 10 months of Full Moon releases, the Tabletop finally got to see Peter Gabriel perform these new tracks (as well as a few classics and two yet-to-be-released songs) on his i/o tour. Hear their review!

Tabletop Genesis Episode 65 – “This Is Home” & The Genesis Museum Collectors Exhibit

Oct 04 2023 44 mins

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s ninth Full Moon release, “This Is Home,” and then dives into the world of Genesis memorabilia, inspired by the new book, The Genesis Museum Collectors Exhibit.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 64 – “Love Can Heal”

Sep 11 2023 35 mins

The Tabletop discusses Peter Gabriel’s new/old track, “Love Can Heal.” Although it is his most recent Full Moon release, the haunting song was played live on his 2016 tour with Sting. Hear what the Tabletop thinks of the track, and the story behind Peter’s special dedication.

Tabletop Genesis Episode 63 – “Olive Tree” & i/o Track List

Aug 11 2023 37 mins

For the first of two August full moons, Peter Gabriel has released the most upbeat track from i/o (if not of all his work), “Olive Tree.” The Tabletop barks up that tree with their review, and discusses the recently revealed track list for the upcoming album.