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Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast

Henry Bernstein
Bob Dylan
A Complete Unknown
Tempest
The Man In Me
Detroit
Music
Outlaw Music Festival
Timothee Chalamet
Chicago
North Country Blues
Blues
Joan Baez
Titanic
The Times They Are a-Changin
Lenny Bruce
James Mangold
Coal Mining
Hemingway
Jazz
Outlaw Tour

Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.

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Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time.

In this episode, Chicago Filmmaker and author, Michael Glover Smith returns to discuss 1997's Grammy award winning, Cold Irons Bound and ... more

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Henry welcomes professional opera singer and cantor, Mezzo Soprano, Amy Maude Helfer, to talk about 1975's Blood On The Tracks song, Lily Rosemary & The Jack Of Hearts.

Listen to the song and follow along with the lyrics:

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In this episode, Henry joins Steven Rings, author of "What Did You Hear? The Music Of Bob Dylan," in his home studio to break down the music in the Time Out Of Mind masterpiece, "Tryin' To Get To Heaven."

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Henry ends 2025, reflecting on his trip to Dublin, Ireland to see Bob Dylan along with 2 All-Star guests, Erin Callahan and Michael Glover Smith.

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Recent Guests

Michael Glover Smith
Acclaimed filmmaker and author, discussing Time Out of Mind and Bob Dylan As Filmmaker, No Time To Think
Author, Filmmaker
Episode: 24. Cold Irons Bound with Michael Glover Smith
Amy Maude Helfer
Mezzo Soprano, guest on the episode
Mezzo Soprano (performer)
Episode: 23. Lily, Rosemary & The Jack Of Hearts with Amy Maude Helfer (Mezzo Soprano)
Steven Rings
Author of What Did You Hear? The Music Of Bob Dylan and associate professor of music at the University of Chicago.
University of Chicago
Episode: 22. Tryin' To Get To Heaven with Steven Rings (What Did You Hear?)
Caroline Schwarz
Co-creator of the Bob Dylan Fan Club
Episode: 19. Spirit On The Water with Caroline Schwarz (The Bob Dylan Fan Club)
Liz Cantalamessa
Brilliant writer, professor, Bob Dylan fan
Episode: 18. Things Have Changed with Liz Cantalamessa
Harold Lepidus
Host of the Boston Herald Podcast and author of Friends and Other Strangers, Bob Dylan Examined.
Boston Herald Podcast
Episode: 15. They Killed Him with Harold Lepidus
Jessica Elisheva Emerson
Critically acclaimed, award-winning author of Olive Days
Episode: 13. Señor (Tales of Yankee Power) with Jessica Elisheva Emerson (Author of Olive Days))
Matt Simonson
Midwest legend and Bob Dylan concert enthusiast
Episode: 11. Man Of Peace with Matt Simonsen
Peter Hayward
Musician with a deep appreciation for Bob Dylan's work
Independent musician
Episode: 9. Early Roman Kings with Peter Hayward

Hosts

Henry Bernstein
Host of Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast
Adam Selzer
Co-host of Songs of Experience
Michael Glover Smith
Co-host of Songs of Experience

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • A Must Listen for Bob Fans

    Henry Bernstein is not only incredibly knowledgeable about Bob Dylan. He is also a gifted interviewer who knows how to draw the best out of his guests.

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    OhSister
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dylan fans for Harris

    And you lost me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Field357
    United States2 years ago

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Can be niche; some episodes feel highly specialized.
Hosts draw out deep musical insights and personal narratives.
Thoughtful, well-researched storytelling; great interviews.
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

24. Cold Irons Bound with Michael Glover Smith
Q: What do you think makes the two takes of Cold Irons Bound so compelling, and how did Lenoir influence the song's recording?
They discuss how the two takes exist in different framing, with Lenoir's production pushing a lean, punchy arrangement and Dylan's instinct guiding the improvisational path, underscoring the album's mature, spontaneous groove and the iconic drum beat that sparked the writing.
24. Cold Irons Bound with Michael Glover Smith
Q: So Mike, why this song, and what is your relationship to Time Out of Mind?
Michael explains that Time Out of Mind is one of his favorite Dylan albums, a long-loved favorite since its release, and notes Cold Irons Bound's prominence on the record and its use in the film Masked & Anonymous, which ties the song's studio energy to its cinematic life.
23. Lily, Rosemary & The Jack Of Hearts with Amy Maude Helfer (Mezzo Soprano)
Q: Do you think Bob Dylan has absolute pitch?
They discuss relative pitch as a likely trait for Dylan, conjecturing about his ability to identify notes and adapt keys while underscoring his vocal and instrumental versatility.
23. Lily, Rosemary & The Jack Of Hearts with Amy Maude Helfer (Mezzo Soprano)
Q: What stands out musically about the harmonica and overall arrangement?
Amy points to the harmonica's dissonant notes and the powerful organ as defining features, noting the pattern yet highlighting how variations and tempo shifts create a dynamic musical ride.
23. Lily, Rosemary & The Jack Of Hearts with Amy Maude Helfer (Mezzo Soprano)
Q: Can you just give us a summary of what you think is happening in this story?
Amy reframes it as a multi-layered, theater-like narrative with two central characters whose interactions drive the plot, highlighting role-playing and the ties to performance traditions.

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A discussions-driven series that analyzes Bob Dylan's songs with a focus on melody, phrasing, and lyric interpretation, often tying songs to personal storytelling, live performance memories, and broader cultural themes. Guests range from music theorists and authors to fan club organizers, bringing deep dives into specific tracks, their historical context, and the spiritual or narrative strands woven through Dylan's catalog. A standout aspect is the blend of rigorous musical analysis with intimate, fandom-centered storytelling, plus occasional practical music-making content and live-concert reflections that create a sense of community among listeners and fans of Dylan.

Notable strengths include the song-by-song approach, guest diversity (sc... more

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2. Amy Maude Helfer
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4. Caroline Schwarz
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