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Never Ending Stories: Bob Dylan & the Never Ending Tour

Never Ending Stories
Bob Dylan
Never Ending Tour
Grateful Dead
The Beatles
Bruce Springsteen
Rough and Rowdy Ways
The War On Drugs
Blonde On Blonde
Jerry Garcia
Under the Red Sky
Vampire Weekend
Neil Young
Van Morrison
The Band
Music
Hard Rain
Love and Theft
Time Out Of Mind
Elvis Costello
Rock Music

A podcast about Bob Dylan, the Never Ending Tour, and other Good Music. Presented by Ian Grant, Evan Laffer, and Steven Hyden. Subscribe on Patreon for full access to all episodes at patreon.com/neverendingstories

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Recent Guests

Sam Adler-Bell
Guest
Episode: Teaser // Bob Dylan LIVE, NYC 2026 w/ Sam Adler-Bell
Bob Britt
Guitarist who quit the Bob Dylan Band; subject of discussion
Bob Dylan Band
Episode: SAYONARA BOBBY
Cass McCombs
Acclaimed indie singer-songwriter known for his lyrical depth and eclectic musical style.
Domino Recording Company
Episode: NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Ryley Walker
Indie musician and guitarist known for his influential work in the indie rock sphere.
Episode: NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Matt Sweeney
Musician and producer, known for his collaborations in the indie music scene.
Episode: NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Blake Mills
Musician and producer who has collaborated with various artists and has a deep music background.
Episode: NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Kyle Mooney
Comedian and musician, former SNL cast member
Episode: Teaser // NES 065: Bob Dylan LIVE, 10/20/89
MJ Lenderman
Indie rock artist known for his records and songwriting.
Episode: Teaser // NES 061: The MJ Lenderman Interview
Doug Keith
Local Tulsa musician and music director for the event
Episode: SHELTER FROM THE STORM with the Bob Dylan Center's Steve Jenkins & Doug Keith

Hosts

Ian Grant
Host of Never Ending Stories: Bob Dylan & the Never Ending Tour; associated with Never Ending Stories podcast.
Evan Laffer
Host of Never Ending Stories: Bob Dylan & the Never Ending Tour; regular host of the show.
Steven Hyden
Host/Guest commentator; contributes as regular host and discussion participant.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
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    1
    Maddie Torskopet
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful Boys

    Thank you Steven, Ian and Evan. You have brought such joy to myself and my lovely daughter. We have recently rediscovered live Bob Dylan bootlegs partially because of the lead up to this show. You are true gentlemen. Love to you and your families! Can’t wait for the episodes with Freddy Koella!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Townymcpherson
    Canada4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate archival and live-tour focus, with candid host dynamics
Guarded but enthusiastic about deep Dylan discussions
Hosts provide thoughtful context with a memorable mix of banter and analysis

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NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Q: Can you talk a little bit about the Children's Songs record?
Cass explains his collaboration on the Children's Songs record with his friend Greg Gardner.
NES 068: The Cass McCombs Interview
Q: Could we just start by, like, I would love to just, like, hear your history with the Bay Area music scene?
Cass shares his upbringing in the Bay Area and influences from its music scene.
Teaser // NES 064: The Kyle M Interview
Q: Are you a Bob Dylan fan?
Kyle expresses a general appreciation for Bob Dylan's music, noting a resurgence in the appreciation of his work.
Teaser // NES 061: The MJ Lenderman Interview
Q: Have you seen Bob live before, Jake?
MJ Lenderman has not seen Bob Dylan live but expressed he would if given the opportunity.
🔓 Unlocked // NES 023: Bob Dylan LIVE at Toad's Place
Q: Listener Kyle asks, if they made Lily Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts into a film, what would your dream cast and director be?
The participants share their thoughts on casting and directing a film adaptation of Lily Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts, proposing directors like Quentin Tarantino and Sam Peckinpah, and various actors for the key roles.

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