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Progressive Palaver

Progressive Palaver
Kansas
Styx
Progressive Rock
Porcupine Tree
Marillion
Foundation
King's X
Pink Floyd
Steven Wilson
Yes
Paradise Theater
Queensrÿche
Grease
Know Return
Stephen Wilson
Kilroy Was Here
Progstock 2023
The Sisters Of Mercy
Vigil In a Wilderness Of Mirrors
David S. Goyer

This is a podcast by a group of lifelong friends and appreciators of music discussing the greatest progressive rock bands, album by album.

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Episode 177 – Porcupine Tree Part 8, Lightbulb Sun Progressive Palaver returns with a deep dive into Porcupine Tree's Lightbulb Sun —the 2000 landmark that shifted the band toward melodic, pop-influenced progressive rock. The group explores an album ... more

Topographic Topics – May 2026 Rarely does a single episode pack in studio obsessions, art world acquisitions, and a 19-minute prog epic all at once. The group sits down for a genuinely exciting conversation that covers a lot of ground in just 65 minu... more

Episode 176 – Porcupine Tree Part 7, Stupid Dream Things are heating up here on the Palaver. Stupid Dream shows us Porcupine Tree as a band that is on the very verge of realizing their potential. Song-driven. Direct. Unmistakably different. This is t... more

Episode 175 – Porcupine Tree Part 6, Signify Signify presents Porcupine Tree taking another step toward their ultimate identity. Songwriting and recording begin to materialize and point the way forward. From Signify we all see the future and we like ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave Ayers
Friend of the Palaver, Bleeding Edge and The Expanse
Bleeding Edge / The Expanse
Episode: SCS40 - Progstock 2025
Rylee Advent Horizon
Member of Advent Horizon
Advent Horizon
Episode: Special Episode - Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026
Cason Advent Horizon
Member of Advent Horizon
Advent Horizon
Episode: Special Episode - Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026
Tom Brislin
Keyboardist and vocalist for Kansas
Kansas
Episode: Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025
Joe Deninzon
Violinist and vocalist for Kansas
Kansas
Episode: Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025
Dan McGowan
Guitarist and vocalist for Kansas
Kansas
Episode: Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025
Paul Bielatowicz
Guitarist for Carl Palmer's band, known for his innovative guitar techniques and solo projects
Episode: Special Episode - Interview with Paul Bielatowicz, May 2025
Fernando Perdomo
Multi-instrumentalist and musician extraordinaire
Episode: Special Episode - Interview with Fernando Perdomo, Jan 2025
Randy McStine
Musician and songwriter known for his work in progressive rock and collaborations with bands like Sound of Contact and The Pineapple Thief.
Solo artist, McStine and Miniman
Episode: Special Episode - Interview with Randy McStine - Dec 2024

Hosts

Job O'Clair
Host of Progressive Palaver; long-running member with multiple appearance IDs across episodes
Ken Gregory
Co-host/host with extensive episode footprint; contributes strategic and historical prog context
Paul Zotter
Co-host and primary discography analyst; often steers topic focus
Joe O'Clair
Contributor with engagement in discussion and album analysis
Joe Boclaren
Contributor focused on live-reaction storytelling and discography discussions

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Excellent discussion, debate and deep-dives!

    I really enjoy this podcast - the tone is positive and relaxed, and the team makes lots of interesting observations. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Uusikylä
    Finland5 years ago
  • A Must for Anyone that Loves Progressive Music

    Awesome podcast, love the hosts and their interactions. They have introduced me to new music and artists while they've discussed artists album by album. Although I must say Yes is the #1 progressive rock band!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wlmcad
    United States5 years ago
  • I hear good insights...but also the sounds of snacking

    I offer this as constructive criticism to an otherwise enjoyable podcast because I think there are some stimulating conversations by the hosts who are passionate about the music. I enjoy them. That is, when they’re not also accompanied by what sounds like crunching of snacks, crinkling of bags and clicking of computer keyboards. Also, there is sometimes a huge difference in sound levels from one host to the next. One will be a normal volume, another barely audible. I don’t mean to be snarky or a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bobkessler
    United States6 years ago
  • Great podcasts!!

    I’ve been a Prog fan since the late 1970’s, and have only just discovered your pods.I enjoy your mix of bands and the podcasts are always passionate, informative, and entertaining. I am now working my way backwards through them all. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hartley Hare 121
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Passionate Rock Talk that need just a bit of progress in the production

    A group of late 40's\early 50's, longtime friends discussing different progressive rock bands. I can never seem to get enough the this "rock talk" format in podcastings. I grew up on a lot of the bands they discuss (Rush, King's X, Iron Maiden..), and live in the same area as them (have been at some of same shows and places) so it is fun to hear other's perspective. (Was kinda refreshing that they actually don't seem to like one of the icons of progrock... Rush!).

    On the negative side, the... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    pleeb
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners value album-by-album exploration and personal anecdotes that enrich context.
Sound quality and production consistency are occasionally noted as areas for improvement.
Audience appreciates the passionate, friendly banter and deep genre knowledge.

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#193
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Special Episode - Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026
Q: What led you from eight years between records to a three-year cycle for the new album?
The shift came from a period of focusing on cover performances to fund programming, then regrouping with a clear goal to write and record original material with a shorter timeline.
Special Episode - Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026
Q: How do you translate a lake-inspired writing session into a fully realized band arrangement?
Rylee explains the lake sessions become demos, later expanded by Pro Tools and band input to form structure and parts that are refined in rehearsal and studio.
Episode 163- Yes Part 23, Talk - 30th Anniversary Edition
Q: Do the liner notes specify which keyboard parts are likely to be Trevor Rabin, which ones are likely to be Tony K?
The liner notes specify that Tony is credited only with Hammond organ parts, distinguishing his contributions from Trevor's.
Episode 163- Yes Part 23, Talk - 30th Anniversary Edition
Q: Is this a redemption story?
Yes, it's a redemption story reflecting on the evolution of the album and its significance within the Yes discography.
Special Episode - Joe Deninzon from Stratospheerius and Dan McGowan of The Tea Club, Sep 2025
Q: How do you let the world know about your music?
Engage in social media as part of your routine, while also maintaining your unique artistic identity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Progressive Palaver

What is Progressive Palaver about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on deep-dive conversations about progressive rock, often album-by-album, with a group of longtime friends sharing personal memories, opinions, and context about bands, recording processes, and live performances. Episodes mix detailed track analysis, band dynamics, and era-specific anecdotes, with a conversational tone that blends affection for the music with playful banter. Notable strengths include thoughtful, fan-level analysis of classic and contemporary prog, plus a willingness to critique production quality and sound during live recordings. The format is particularly appealing to listeners who enjoy long-form discography explorations, varied guest dynamics, and nostalgic storytelling threaded through a shared passion f... more

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Recent guests on Progressive Palaver include:

1. Dave Ayers
2. Rylee Advent Horizon
3. Cason Advent Horizon
4. Tom Brislin
5. Joe Deninzon
6. Dan McGowan
7. Paul Bielatowicz
8. Fernando Perdomo

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