
A podcast about Bob Dylan, his music & anything else. Featuring conversations and original analysis of Bob Dylan’s work.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 55 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music CommentaryMusic | |||

In this week’s Bob Dylan Hotline we talk about the state of Dylanology, Dylan Studies, whatever you may call it, as well as the groundwork laid by fans. Plus, Rebecca reports back from when Bob Dylan Long Hot Summer stopped at Forest Hills, Queens!
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When Bob Dylan began his career, murder ballads were having a bit of a moment. In this episode, we’ll look into the influence these songs had on the young artist, and how they inspired a particular subset of his own early songs.
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This week on the Bob Dylan Hotline Laura and Rebecca are talking about Bob Dylan's pronouns!
In 1978, Bob Dylan told Craig McGregor,
"Tangled Up In Blue [was] the first [song] I ever wrote that I felt free enough to change all the... what is it, ... more
This week Laura talks to writer, editor, and musician Sam Sodomsky about the trilogy of Great American Songbook albums, Shadows in the Night (2015), Fallen Angels (2016), and Triplicate (2017) – a move that for some legacy artists might be predictabl... more
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What an interesting episode
Best deep dives into Bobness.
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!
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.
Such deep reflections on Bob’s works
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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 Hosts fuse literary, cinematic, and historical references with personal storytelling to unpack Dylan's songs, performances, and evolving public persona.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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Definitely Dylan launched 6 years ago and published 55 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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