From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

May 11 2021 170
From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie Podcast artwork

We're listening to every David Bowie song in alphabetical order. Why? If you have to ask, then this show is probably not for you. Three times a week, we focus on one song, discussing its production, its context—both within Bowie's oeuvre and wider pop culture—along with our personal opinions, musings, life stories, puns, and sundry other tangents. fromatoziggy.com

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Fame

May 11 2021 39 mins  
“In other words, Fame” “What’s your name?” In this episode, Travis and Thomas discuss the fame machine and a place where everybody knows your name.

Extra: Celebrating David Bowie

Oct 25 2018 43 mins  
“And this bird you cannot BRAAAINS!” Concert report! In this special bonus episode, Travis and Thomas discuss a night of Celebrating David Bowie (a.k.a. A David Bowie Celebration)!

Fall Dog Bombs The Moon

May 30 2018 23 mins  
“Destruction for the sake of destruction…” Today West Anthony joins us to discuss the Bush administration, Trump, and our song today: “Fall Dog Bombs The Moon!” Have a listen to West’s film music podcast Musical Notation (@notationpod) and follow him on Twitter @drwestanthony!

Everything’s Alright

Jan 07 2018 16 mins  
“This is a fecund track.” We talk eyebrows, a guitar shaped like oneself, and Six Degrees of Dave Grohl. Plus, Thomas forgets Richard Hatch’s name (and his role on the original Battlestar Galactica). Did you miss us? Don’t worry, “Everything’s Alright!”

Everyone Says ‘Hi’

Mar 22 2017 22 mins  
“Relentlessly cheery…” David Bowie never waves bye-bye, because “Everyone Says ‘Hi!’”

’87 And Cry

Mar 08 2017 17 mins  
“Duck Tales is the kid-friendly version of Indecent Proposal” David Bowie schools us on class warfare, trickle-down economics, and irresponsible child-rearing. Eighty-six that smile, you; we’ll give you something to “’87 and Cry” about!

Eight Line Poem

Feb 19 2017 17 mins  
“Needles everywhere!” Plenty of tactful cactus innuendo as we discuss David Bowie’s “Eight Line Poem.”

The Drowned Girl

Feb 09 2017 18 mins  
“After you get your hands on duck weed, everything makes you quack up.” What do gorilla drummers, Northeastern kids, and flat adverbs have in common? They’re all utterly unrelated to David Bowie’s “The Drowned Girl!”

Drive-In Saturday

Jan 01 2017 21 mins  
“Kids love Deliverance.” Why does David Bowie looks so disappointed on this album cover? Plus Jagger stag films, and more post-apocalyptic stuff! Keep your weekend open, because we’re going to the “Drive-In Saturday!”

The Dreamers

Dec 29 2016 14 mins  
“The precursor to the running man.” Boy bands entrancing you with ridiculous dance moves? Can’t help getting force-fed by a post-apocalyptic raven militia? Wake up! You’re one of “The Dreamers!”