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Never Ending Stories: Bob Dylan & the Never Ending Tour

Never Ending Stories
Bob Dylan
Never Ending Tour
Bob Dylan Center
Destroyer
Mixing Up the Medicine
Rubies
Kaput
Paul Simon
New Morning
Vampire Weekend
Street Hawk
Music Archives
Hollywood Bowl
Labyrinthitis
Have We Met
Poison Season
I'm Not There
Photography
Peter Gabriel
Phil Lesh

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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Indie musician and guitarist known for his influential work in the indie rock sphere.
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Matt Sweeney
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Blake Mills
Musician and producer who has collaborated with various artists and has a deep music background.
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Kyle Mooney
Comedian and musician, known for his nine-year tenure on SNL
Episode: Teaser // NES 064: The Kyle M Interview
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
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Hosts

Ian Grant
Host with a focus on music commentary and Dylan-related discourse; appears across multiple episodes.
Evan Laffer
Co-host focusing on roundtable discussion, anecdotes, and in-depth artist analysis.
Steven Hyden
Co-host and music commentator bringing critical perspective and historical context.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 72 ratings
  • LAME

    LAME

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Maddie Torskopet
    United States2 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
    Canada3 years ago

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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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A thoughtful roundtable focused on Bob Dylan, the Never Ending Tour, and related music history, with deep dives into album eras, live performances, and the evolving public personas of iconic artists. Episodes frequently explore how Dylan's catalog intersects with folk, gospel, and rock, and they often blend analytical discussion with personal anecdotes and nostalgia about concerts, recordings, and the broader cultural moment. A standout aspect is the hosts' willingness to push nuanced debates—from song selection in live sets to the mythos surrounding eras and performances—while keeping a conversational, fan-friendly energy that appeals to long-time listeners and newcomers alike.

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