Definitely Dylan

Jan 08 2025 32 ep. 58 mins 163
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A podcast about Bob Dylan, his music & anything else. Featuring conversations and original analysis of Bob Dylan’s work.

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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN II with Rebecca Slaman and Britt Eisnor

Jan 08 2025 109 mins  
Laura is joined by Britt and Rebecca to talk about A Complete Unknown, the new Bob Dylan biopic directed by James Mangold, starring Timothée Chalamet, Edward Norton, Elle Fanning, and Monica Barbaro. We we talk about letting go of the pressure to be chill about the film, biopics as acts of translation, and the sexual tension between Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. Rebecca would like

A COMPLETE UNKNOWN with Michael Glover Smith

Dec 24 2024 99 mins  
It’s taken over five years, but the new Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown (directed by James Mangold and starring Timothée Chalamet) is finally hitting cinemas. So… is it good? I called up Chicago-based filmmaker Michael Glover Smith to talk about the film, what it gets right, what it gets wrong, and how it compares to other films like I’m Not There. Theme music by Rober

Bob Dylan’s Tweets (with Rebecca Slaman and Britt Eisnor)

Dec 06 2024 70 mins  
Bob Dylan has been tweeting and it’s high time we talk about it. In this conversation with Rebecca and Britt we cover what’s been going on the World of Bob, including his social media presence and the TWO biopics he’s involved in this year! Follow Rebecca on Twitter and Britt on Instagram or Twitter. Theme music by Robert Chaney You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon

"Slow coming home": Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Finale (with Ray Padgett)

Nov 23 2024 70 mins  
Ray and I sit down in the garden of the Troubadour to talk about the final shows of Bob Dylan’s Rough and Rowdy Ways World Wide Tour (2021-24) at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Subscribe to Ray’s Substack, Flagging Down the Double E (but get the paid membership if you can), and buy his book Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members. Music that appears in this

Post Bob Dylan Giddiness with Ren Harvieu (Royal Albert Hall 13/11/24)

Nov 16 2024 16 mins  
A conversation with Ren Harvieu after seeing night two of Bob Dylan’s three night stay at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Ren Harvieu is on Patreon, Instagram, and her music is available on all streaming platforms.

Bob Dylan and the Truth

Nov 05 2024 50 mins  
In this episode, Laura revisits a radio episode from September of 2018, all about Bob Dylan's relationship to the truth, and his different attempts to define, grasp, or circumscribe it.

Outlaw Festival Recap with Britt Eisnor

Sep 23 2024 95 mins  
A conversation with Britt Eisnor about the recent Outlaw Festival shows and more. Follow Britt on Instagram. You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donation at buymeacoffee.com/definitelydylan. Songs that appear in the episode: “Desolation Row” (Buffalo, NY, 17 September, 2024) “Love Sick” (Mountain View, CA, 3 August, 2024) “Cold, Cold Heart�

The Female Bob Dylan

Sep 14 2024
A new podcast reconsiders the legacy of female singer songwriters that have all at one point been dubbed “the Female Bob Dylan”. Laura talks to its creators, Sophie Abramowitz, Sarah Bachman, and Emily Hilliard. Find The Female Bob Dylan on the podcast app of your choice, and follow them on Instagram and X. You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off donatio

"Just to think that it all began": Beginnings, Births, and Rebirths [from the Radio Archives]

Jun 11 2024 34 mins  
This is a slightly updated version of the first ever Definitely Dylan episode, which aired on Resonance.FM in January of 2018. You can find a version with the full length songs over on Patreon, where I will also be revisiting other radio episodes in the future, so follow along if you're interested in hearing more! You can support Definitely Dylan on Patreon or with a one-off dona

"Someday everything's gonna be beautiful": The Resurrection of "When I Paint My Masterpiece"

Mar 25 2024 34 mins  
Today’s episode is a story. Songs that appear in the episode: “When I Paint My Masterpiece” (More Greatest Hits) “When I Paint My Masterpiece” (demo, Another Self Portrait)“When I Paint My Masterpiece” - The Band (Cahoots) “When I Paint My Masterpiece” (demo, Another Self Portrait) “When I Paint My Masterpiece” (Live at Harvard Square Theatre, Cambridge, MA,