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Definitely Dylan

Laura Tenschert
Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown
Rough and Rowdy Ways
Timothée Chalamet
The Beatles
Mondo Scripto
Bob Dylan Center
Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour
Nobel Prize In Literature
Blood On the Tracks
Cat Power
Mixing Up the Medicine
Royal Albert Hall
Patreon
Creative Process
Newport Folk Festival
Johnny Cash
Joan Baez
Flagging Down the Double E
Farm Aid

A podcast about Bob Dylan, his music & anything else. Featuring conversations and original analysis of Bob Dylan’s work.

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In this week’s Bob Dylan Hotline Laura and Rebecca about the way we listen to music – how do shifts in technology affect the way artists present their work and does that change the way we relate to it? Is the album still relevant or on its way out? A... more

This week on the Bob Dylan Hotline we're talking about Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney – two extraordinary artists whose paths have crossed several times over the decade, and whose influence on the other has been significant. They're similar in some way... more

In this episode, Laura talks to history professor Court Carney about Bob Dylan and Nostalgia – Dylan’s relationship to the past and the future, The Odyssey, and Don Draper.

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In today's Bob Dylan Hotline, Laura and Rebecca get a little mystical. Bob Dylan himself has often described the creative process as magical, and through the years has also been drawn to mysticism like the Tarot. We talk about creativity as alchemy, ... more

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Recent Guests

Jim Wyndolph
Music journalist and features editor at the New York Times, author of Where the Music Had to Go
Scribner / White Rabbit (publisher)
Episode: "Brownsville Girl": Bob Dylan's Most Cinematic Song (Bob Dylan Hotline #5)
Jim Windolf
Music journalist and features editor at the New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Bob Dylan and The Beatles (with Jim Windolf)
Dustin Loman
Dustin Loman, Dylan tribute performer and influencer
Cafe Wah Bob Dylan Tribute; Dylan influencer
Episode: Bob Dylan Hotline #3: What does Bob Dylan owe us?
Ray Paget
Question asker, The Goat
Listener questioner
Episode: Bob Dylan Hotline #2: Bob Dylan's Patreon & AI
Michael Glover Smith
Chicago-based filmmaker, author, and professor; author of Bob Dylan as Filmmaker, No Time to Think
McNidder & Grace (publisher)
Episode: Bob Dylan as Filmmaker (with Michael Glover Smith)
Elizabeth Cantalamessa
Assistant Professor of Social and Political Philosophy at St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University
Episode: Can Bob Dylan be trusted? (with Elizabeth Cantalamessa)
Tim Swaddling
Canadian musician and songwriter, soon to be Bob Dylan podcaster
Episode: Bob Dylan's iPod (with Tim Swaddling)
Rebecca Slaman
Episode: Bob Dylan’s Tweets (with Rebecca Slaman and Britt Eisnor)
Ray Padgett
Author of 'Pledging My Time: Conversations with Bob Dylan Band Members' and runs the substack 'Flagging Down the Double E'.
Episode: "Slow coming home": Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour Finale (with Ray Padgett)

Hosts

Laura Tenschert
Host with a scholarly, feminist-leaning approach to Dylan; known for deep analysis and thematic framing.
Rebecca Sleiman
Co-host bringing collaborative dialogue and access to fan/community perspectives; often grounds conversations with practical questions and insider viewpoints.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 325 ratings
  • Fascinating

    What an interesting episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stuartba
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Second to none

    Best deep dives into Bobness.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skrato
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Bob Dylan Podcast

    Intelligent, well researched and well informed podcast about Bob Dylan and his music. It’s always a treat to hear Laura’s thoughtful commentary. I only wish she would post episodes more often!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PeteinMiss
    Canadaa year ago
  • Girl boss Dylan story

    Atempts to tell Dylan's story in a girl boss way. manages to be exactley that annoying and obnixious. speak a lot without saying anything.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    SpongeBobbyHil589
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant

    Such deep reflections on Bob’s works

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaneMK
    Australia2 years ago

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The host's warmth and depth are frequently cited as a strength that keeps long-form explorations accessible.
Some listeners feel the discussions can be dense but rewarding for serious fans.
Fans highlight engaging guests and fresh perspectives beyond traditional Dylan coverage.
Listeners praise rigorous, well-researched analysis and thoughtful, feminist-informed critique.

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"Brownsville Girl": Bob Dylan's Most Cinematic Song (Bob Dylan Hotline #5)
Q: How did you source the anecdotes for the book?
Jim explains that he spent significant time in the Dylan Archive in Tulsa, combing notebooks and watching film clips for eight hours a day, which yielded many details such as Lennon's phone numbers and early Beatles-Dylan connections often omitted in other retellings.
Bob Dylan Hotline #4: Dylan for Beginners (We love the 80s)
Q: You meet someone who's never heard of Bob Dylan, and you have three albums to try and communicate who he is as an artist. What three albums would you choose and in what order?
Laura argues for a broad, cross-section approach with classic, transitional, and late-career statements, selecting albums that illustrate Dylan's range and evolution, while Rebecca emphasizes the live and bootleg catalog to show how songs transform in performance, proposing options like Blood on the Tracks, Time Out of Mind, and live/bootleg sets to bridge studio and stage.
Bob Dylan Hotline #3: What does Bob Dylan owe us?
Q: From Dustin's question: if you were a fan from the beginning, would you have stayed into the later phases of Dylan's career given transformative shifts in style?
The discussion argues that fans can experience an ebb and flow, appreciating the breadth of an artist's body of work over time, and that the value of staying engaged often depends on personal resonance with evolving art, rather than a strict desire for consistency in genre or era.
Bob Dylan Hotline #3: What does Bob Dylan owe us?
Q: Hey y'all. What, if anything, does Bob Dylan or any artist owe to their fans?
The hosts suggest that while artists should honor their craft and deliver a good show, the core obligation is to follow their own artistic muse, not to appease every expectation of fans; the balance lies in maintaining integrity while respecting boundaries and the relationship with listeners.
Bob Dylan Hotline #1: Movie Soundtracks and Dream Collabs
Q: Three-tiered question about covers: who's the one artist you'd love to hear Bob Dylan cover a Bob Dylan song of, what modern artist should Dylan cover, and if Geese/Cameron Winter teamed with Dylan, what would you want them to do together?
We highlighted Geese and Cameron Winter due to their energy and shared sensibilities with Dylan's basement-tapes-era vibe, discussed potential tracks like Tears of Rage or Rings of Bells, and suggested a collaborative studio reimagining rather than a straight cover; we also noted possible crossovers with modern Americana and rock to keep Dylan's voice central while exploring new textures.

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A show focused on deep, scholarly, and fan-driven explorations of Bob Dylan's music, career, and cultural influence. Hosts fuse literary, cinematic, and historical references with personal storytelling to unpack Dylan's songs, performances, and evolving public persona. Episodes frequently feature multi-perspective discussions on topics like Dylan's creative process, crossovers with other artists, film work, fan culture, and the ethics of listening and archiving. The format often pairs rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling, and it regularly welcomes guests who bring academic insight, industry experience, or intimate fan perspectives, making it a rich resource for listeners who love both close reading and broader cultural context. A ... more

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2. Jim Windolf
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4. Ray Paget
5. Michael Glover Smith
6. Elizabeth Cantalamessa
7. Tim Swaddling
8. Rebecca Slaman

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