Are your eyes feeling heavy?  Are your pjs nice and warm?  Do you have a half-sipped mug of Sleepytime Tea?  Are you sliding in and out of consciousness?  You might be listening to David Bowie’s 1999 sleeper “hours…”  …or you might have just had a NOMAD soul jump to and from your body.  Mr. Bowie and loyal axeman Reeves Gabrels followed up their genre stretching , and rather well regarded, mid-90s work with music and performances in the adventure game:  OMIKRON: The Nomad Soul, as well as on an album honoring the sleepiness of getting old.  BUT NEVER FEAR:  Steven, Marc and Eric are three nomad souls jumping into the sleepy bodies of “hours” listeners and giving them a shot of adrenaline as we hilariously dissect this album, analyze each track and consider how it fits into his 90s work as well as sets up his next millennium of output.  Pod Like a Hole Links:FacebookInstagramTwitterPatreonVideo Links:Thursday's ChildSurviveOmikron Bowie ScenesGlastonbury 2000 - Under Pressure

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A Space Poddity 26: hours....

How will you be celebrating the millennium? December 31st, 1999.  Will you be screaming in fear, dancing your anxiety away, or preparing a blood tribute for a dark and ancient God? In 1995 David Bowie foretold this future, with the help of Brian Eno, Mike Garson and others.  Have no fear, your Bowie Boys (Steve, Marc, Eric)  listened to this strange, shimmering spectacle of Tomorrow, dissected it song by song, and are presenting it to the ritual stone.  Who killed Baby Grace Bellew?  Maybe you'll get your answers here.  Maybe you'll only get so many more, horrible questions. One thing is for certain, we collectively butcher the correct pronunciation of a certain guitar player who most likely was a big fan of too many zippers on a pair of pants.  Pod Like a Hole LinksFacebook Instagram TwitterPatreonVideo LinksThe Hearts Filthy LessonHallo SpaceboyThe Leon SuitesStrangers When We Meet

A Space Poddity 25 : 1. Outside

In 1995, David Bowie & Co. released the album ‘Outside’.  We will be discussing that in our next official episode.  However, in the liner notes, song lyrics, and skits, David Bowie was clearly telling a complicated story.  A murder mystery taking place in the oppressive future of 1999.  He dubbed this story “The Nathan Adler Diaries:  The Art-Murder of Baby Grace Blue - A non-linear Gothic hyper-cycle.”  This would be too much to cover in our official episode, so just as he did in Season 1’s “Year Zero”, co-host Eric takes the wheel and delivers a summary of the (intentionally) complicated back story.  This will fill in the gaps and get you the listener more prepared for our "Outside" analysis BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE: Eric follows this up with an interview with long time friends of the show, The Wolgasts: Greg, Dan, Jamie, and even, briefly, Phiaus (aka Pulsar Glitch).   Eric and the Wolgasts celebrate 90’s Bowie and discuss why this phase was unique for him.  We discuss the legendary Outside Tour (with Nine Inch Nails) and, generally, how a group of kids discovered music in the 90s, in Arizona.   Enjoy the conversation.   Links:   Check out Dan Wolgast’s current music project, El Trabiezo: https://eltrabiezo.bandcamp.com/releases https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQShByuicM4dgUjzTLoshQ Check out Greg Wolgast’s DIY Gardening Channel Some Room to Grow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5vaV7WOjz71AD7q5DM8m0Q Check out Dan and Jamie Wolgast’s Metal, Woodworking, and other items for sale:https://www.instagram.com/stumbleinshoppe/ Check out Phiaus Wolgasts electronic music “Pulsar glitch”https://shop.spreadshirt.com/pulsar-glitch/ https://pulsarglitch.com/ Pod Like a Hole Links Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole   

B-Side; 1999: The Future is "Outside"

1997.  Slide into some oversized JNCO's.  Chew on a pacifier necklace.  We are HAPPY 2 B HARDCORE.  But it's not just us.  Lord Sir David Bowie himself was digging the techno beat and going on a Tarzan ride through the jungle (genre).  Listen to this raving, slamming episode where your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steve and Eric) analyze this interesting, oft-overlooked album.  We talk about the history, do a track-by-track analysis, and discuss bonus songs, guest appearances and remixes (including the Season-One Throwback, NIN remixes of "I'm Afraid of Americans")  POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeEpisode Links:Little Wonder Video: https://youtu.be/MqbQC81_74kTelling Lies Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL23xQK_4KsI'm Afraid of Americans : https://youtu.be/u7APmRkatEU

A Space Poddity 24 : Earthling

While the world was bumming out on Bowie in 1986, he had another plan.  He would squeeze his rock star persona into a Jim Henson creation and become the Goblin King:  all rock, crotch and charisma.  That's right, your Bowie Boys (Eric, Steve and Marc) along with special guests Lennox Anderson and Chris Cook, are diving into Jim Henson's "Labyrinth".  We discuss the history of the film, the lore, the songs and Bowie's shining performance.  Enjoy, and if you don't get boxed up and filed by the Trash Lady, then you don't know what nostalgia is!POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeEpisode Links:As the World Falls Down official video - https://youtu.be/r1UEfgwiULoUnderground Official Video - https://youtu.be/Qga12-bAS4ABehind the Scenes - https://youtu.be/VFQCg0rpBK8

A Space Poddity 23 : Labyrinth

It is spring 2020 and our world is rightfully experiencing some growing pains.  There is fear and unrest and your Bowie Boys are right there with you. Not to distract or deviate from the matter at hand, but to merely offer a brief escape, let’s all take a little trip to 1975. As Bowie is enjoying his fame, he gathers a group of amazing Black musicians and record “Young Americans”.  It stands somewhat alone in being the sole soul record in Bowie's career, but the keen-eared listener will hear some bits of his past and future.  Let Steve, Marc and Eric fascinate you with our historical anecdotes, track-by-track analysis and what 4 out of 5 iTunes reviewers consider good conversation. For those in the cheap seats that need to hear this again: BLACK LIVES MATTER. How to support Black Lives Matter (Many links in this resource) - https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/money-and-power/g32730417/george-floyd-blm-how-to-donate-help/Episode Links:The Gouster - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKRP7VY-mtg&list=PL9wswIPY-kEyWv8jgYke4FMwUw1iwuYk8&index=1Young Americans - Live on The Dick Cavett Show - https://youtu.be/ydLcs4VrjZQFootstompin' - Live on the Dick Cavett Show - https://youtu.be/bZTwnR9nLvYRight - https://youtu.be/OP35CmDZCzYFame - Live on the Cher Show - https://youtu.be/9tnRWcEg6i8Young Americans Medley - Live on the Cher Show - https://youtu.be/KPlN8RBP-WsPod Like a Hole Links:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole   

A Space Poddity 22 : Young Americans

It's 2003 and your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steven and Eric) are walking through the rubble of post-9/11 America and watching old men rock.  That's right, it is time to discuss "Reality," the sleek, rock-forward follow-up to "Heathen".  Listen to our opinions as we dive into this track-by-track.  In addition, we blaze through the mash-ups, remixes, deleted songs and "Underworld" vamped-out versions.  POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeEpisode Links:New Killer Star Video - https://youtu.be/fwH1g2fW6PcNever Get Old Video - https://youtu.be/7NorNUMoewQSister Midnight Live from Reality Tour - https://youtu.be/H6QewGx9NJwBring me the Disco King - Danny Lohner Remix - https://youtu.be/pLRETBpf5q4

A Space Poddity 21 : Reality

In this throwback to our first season, we explore three new releases by NIN.  Your co-hosts of Pod Like a Hole give Watchmen Vol. 3, Ghosts V: Together and Ghosts VI: The Locusts the analysis they deserve.  In addition, we dive in to a review of Volume 1 of (previous guest and NIN-affiliate) Rob Sheridan's comic book series "High Level." What do we think of these new releases?  How do they rate with the other Ghosts albums?  How do these albums pair with COVID lockdowns?   Will Steve show up this time?  You shall have all these answers, and more! POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeLinks:  High Level teaser - https://youtu.be/ZNJzaapbY2AWatchmen 3:  Lincoln Tunnel - https://youtu.be/YKD4M03qdHQNIN- Ghosts V - Letting Go While Holding On - https://youtu.be/dp58R7BEhrwGhosts VI - Run Like Hell - https://youtu.be/_-BLflnCUv8

B-Side: Nine Inch Nails Revisited

In this episode of Pod Like A Hole, your hosts throw on boardshorts, unbutton a tee and sip a couple bottles of Red Stripe.  It's an island type of party as we dissect, analyze and generally sift through the history and each track of David Bowie's 1984 album Tonight.  With the help of Tina Turner, UB40 and the calypso rhythm of a rogue marimba player, we give our final word on this album.  If you follow us on the socials let us know what you think.POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeLinks:Jazzin' For Blue Jean Short Film - https://youtu.be/DXvAaNcXNzITonight live with Tina Turner - https://youtu.be/p4WG_y7owmMLoving the Alien - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns2hmyP0mGY

A Space Poddity 20 : Tonight

In this episode, we discuss the 1973 album, Aladdin Sane. Is there more to this album than just it's iconic album cover? Does Marc prefer listening to Disney's Aladdin soundtrack over this? Will Eric find a way to make a theory about aliens and the intersecting boundaries of capitalism? Does Steve nail a Mick Ronson guitar solo by vocal impressions alone? Did Mike Garson finally get the cat off his piano? All these burning questions will be answered and more.POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeVIDEO LINKSLive Television Performance - Drive-In Saturday - https://youtu.be/zGcLw_bkh9UCracked Actor (Live, 1973) from the Ziggy Stardust: Motion Picture - https://youtu.be/_F58mGsRr8oTime (Live, 1973) from the Ziggy Stardust Motion Picture - https://youtu.be/fEWhOSmrj6YThe Jean Genie (Official Music Video) - https://youtu.be/kMYg_Ra4cr8

A Space Poddity 19 : Aladdin Sane

Metal Gear?As he is wont to do once per season, Steve has hi-jacked the show again. Last season it was Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy, this season it's Metal Gear. But at least he has a point this time: the Metal Gear game series has many ties to the David Bowie universe. From in game plot points, to Hideo Kojimi's very Bowie-esque approach to his art. Please join Steve and returning guest Joe Vierra as they give an overview on the series, how it ties to David Bowie and other pop culture, and it caps with a top 5 metal gear moments. See you soon for Aladdin Sane.

Hijack Hijinx : David Bowie and the Metal Gear Solid Connection

This B-Side brings you another episode where a David Bowie produced Iggy Pop record is discussed. In 1973, just a few months ahead of the release of Bowie's Aladdin Sane, came the album by Iggy and The Stooges, Raw Power. This album has been cited as being one of the most influential punk records of all-time, so let's see if the hosts agree. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeIggy Pop discusses The Bowie Mix of Raw Power - https://youtu.be/dL20qnwrAeg   

B-Side : Raw Power

Your hosts come face to face with The Man Who Sold the World in another exciting chapter of A Space Poddity. We dissect David Bowie's third studio album released in 1970 by a track by track discussion and explore Bowie's hard rock wizard sound that lays the foundation he'll later build the house that Ziggy Stardust lives in. Of course, we discuss the resurgance of the title song made famous by Nirvana's unplugged cover. So check in with all the madmen as we measure the width of a circle and compute the facts of the supermen into the saviour machine. After all, no need to get the running gun blues through the black country rocky terrain otherwise you could get shaken cold by the man who sold the world.POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole  

A Space Poddity 18 : The Man Who Sold the World

In a David Bowie season, what are the boys doing talking about the grunge pioneers from the 90's, you may be asking yourself. Well, the obvious answer to that is Nirvana's iconic cover of "The Man Who Sold the World" featured on MTV Unplugged was one of our early introductions to David Bowie in our formative teen years. We take this opportunity to run down our Top 5 favorite Nirvana songs because Steve willed it so. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeaholeVideo Links:Man Who Sold the World - Live from MTV Unplugged - https://youtu.be/fregObNcHC8In Bloom - Official Music Video - https://youtu.be/PbgKEjNBHqMHeart Shaped Box - Official Music Video - https://youtu.be/n6P0SitRwy8Come As You Are - Official Music Video - https://youtu.be/vabnZ9-ex7o 

B-Side: Nirvana

In a brief wellness check, your intrepid hosts virtually drop in on each other to see what condition their condition is in. We hope our listeners are staying safe and sane during this challenging time in the world. Stay tuned for our upcoming episode where we review David Bowie's The Man Who Sold the World. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKSFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeaholePatreon - https://www.patreon.com/join/podlikeahole 

Dispatches from the Hole: Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant

Welcome to Pod Like a Hole. In season 1, this was the place to hear Marc Alan, Steven Earl, and Eric Monroe discuss all things Nine Inch Nails and give an album (or Halo) analysis on each episode.For Season 2, we are going to discuss all of David Bowie's studio work, live albums, and anything else tangentially related to The Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, Goblin King, Button Eyes, and more.

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