Pod Like A Hole
85 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratingsWelcome 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 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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A Space Poddity 26: hours....
August 01, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBAre 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...
A Space Poddity 25 : 1. Outside
July 25, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 157 MBHow 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 y...
B-Side; 1999: The Future is "Outside"
July 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 87.3 MBIn 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...
A Space Poddity 24 : Earthling
July 07, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 135 MB1997. 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 t...
A Space Poddity 23 : Labyrinth
June 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 132 MBWhile 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...
A Space Poddity 22 : Young Americans
June 09, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBIt 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...
A Space Poddity 21 : Reality
May 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBIt'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 LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www...
B-Side: Nine Inch Nails Revisited
May 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBIn 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...
A Space Poddity 20 : Tonight
May 02, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBIn 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 LINKS Facebook - https://...
A Space Poddity 19 : Aladdin Sane
April 24, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn 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 LINKS Facebook...
Hijack Hijinx : David Bowie and the Metal Gear Solid Connection
April 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 95.1 MBMetal 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...
B-Side : Raw Power
April 10, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MBThis 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 LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - ht...
A Space Poddity 18 : The Man Who Sold the World
April 03, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 125 MBYour 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 an...
B-Side: Nirvana
March 28, 2020 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn 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 LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ ...
Dispatches from the Hole: Stay Safe, Stay Vigilant
March 23, 2020 07:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn 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 LINKS Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Pat...
B-Side: Let's Dance Some More
March 20, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBTo follow up "Let's Dance" , your Bowie Boys (Marc, Steve, Eric) have no choice but to cover the immense amount of back matter, b-sides, remixes, live albums and film cameos. Enjoy our short chat as we dig into the generous "Baal EP", "Ziggy Stardust: The Motion Picture", "The Hunger" and Tony Scott love, the "Serious Moonlight Tour" and so much more. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast...
A Space Poddity 17 : Let's Dance
March 13, 2020 07:00 - 2 hours - 126 MBhe diamond die have rolled and brought your hosts (Marc,Steve,Eric) back to the glitzy streets of 1983. David Bowie has returned from a dark journey into himself. Gone are his wigs and makeup and in place, an oversized business suit and a tan. And a drive to make dance music...aka the great equalizer. Enjoy our track-by-track analysis of the most successful album of Bowie's career. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.inst...
B- Side: Under Pressure
March 04, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBPeople on the streets, screaming, "Let me out!" , but we all express our societal stress in different ways. Your Bowie Boys (Marc, Eric, Steve) get together, once again, to have a few laughs and analyze another moment in the musical career of David Bowie. To set the stage for the next episode, 1983's Let's Dance, this B-Side will cover the mega-huge single, "Under Pressure", a collaboration with the band Queen. They aren't alone, local music man and low-key Queen historian, Ryan Lacasse, ...
A Space Poddity 16: Lodger
February 22, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBIn this episode, the trio back their steamer trunks to explore the wonderous lands of David Bowie's 1979 album, Lodger. We discover the end of Bowie's Berlin era and can see a looming Scary Monster on the horizon. We discuss the experimental sound Bowie and his cohorts were devising up on this exotic journey. Does the Project get Cancelled due to running out of Red Money? Do the Boys Keep Swinging as the DJ spins his records with hopes we don't Look Back in Anger on this album? Pod Like a ...
A Space Poddity 15 : David Bowie (1967)
February 14, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 133 MBIn this episode, your three loveable lads of lively conversation take you inside the Deram world of David Bowie's first self titled album, David Bowie, released in 1967. We take you lovely birds and cool cats into the swinging 60's where Bowie was finding his artistry by conversing with Laughing Gnomes, playing in Rubber Bands, begging to Gravediggers, borrowing comics from Uncle Arthur, and urging someone to buy his toys. Does Bowie ultimately succeed in becoming the next groovy sound from...
A Space Poddity 14.5 : Low (Side 2)
February 07, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBLast week, your Bowie Boys were joined by electronic music expert and Video Game Wizard Joe Vierra to discuss the seminal 1977 David Bowie masterpiece Low. The conversation was so robust that we had to split it into 2 episodes. So enjoy this, Low (Side 2) where we hear what Bowie, Eno and Tony Visconti were up to behind the scenes, Marc disappears on an underground mission, the team discusses the strange ambient side 2, the lasting impact of this album, as well as outtakes and remixes fro...
A Space Poddity 14 : Low (Side 1)
January 31, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBSometimes the Diamond Dice give your Bowie Boys a real treat. We are on a mission to analyze every David Bowie record, in random order, and this fine day, we get to review Low . Once again, we are joined by our dear friend (and resident video game/electronic music expert) Joe Vierra. The four of us break down the monumental artistic achievement fron 1977...Low. The conversation is so big, we had to cut it after Side 1. This is the first part. Enjoy, let us know how you feel about this p...
B-Side: The Idiot
January 21, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBIn their ongoing adventure to review all of David Bowie's discography, your Bowie Boys are dipping their toes in Bowie's Low era, but they can't go a step further without discussing Iggy Pop's first solo album, The Idiot. Co-written and produced by Bowie, The Idiot is a ground breaking album and a helluva way to unofficially introduce the Berlin Trilogy. Pod Like a Hole Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast...
A Space Poddity 13: Pinups
January 08, 2020 08:00 - 2 hours - 121 MBIn this episode of our ongoing adventure in dissecting randomized Bowie albums, the Diamond Dice (TM) has chosen Pinups for us. Your Bowie Boys, (Steve, Marc and Eric) are tasked with analyzing this strange, transitional album from 1973. David Bowie wanted to pay tribute to the mod, British invasion bands of his early years (as well as wanting to satisfy his record contract), and we at Pod Like a Hole in turn pay tribute to that tribute. Enjoy. Let us know your favorite tracks off this...
B-Side: Top 5 Cover Songs
January 03, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBInspired by our next episode, David Bowie's cover album, "Pin Ups" your Pod Like A Hosts have curated a list of our top 5 cover songs. We go back and forth celebrating some takes on some takes. Enjoy! Go on to one of our social pages and let us know your favorite cover songs! 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/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon....
The Pod Like A Hole Holiday Spectacular 2019
December 20, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBYou know, it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together, while listening to a bonus episode of Pod Like a Hole.. Your boys in "The Hole" may be grizzled, grouches...but a few things slap a smile right across our faces. NIN, Bowie, and holiday cheer (and our families, paychecks, and days off, to name a few others) But today Marc, Eric and Steve discuss Bowie spreading some holiday cheer. Listen as the boys gather around a fire at Steve's house and drink some eggnog, with a kick. Some...
B-Side: Heathen Extras
December 17, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MBCompletists Rejoice! In this bonus B-side, your Bowie Boys give you the deep cuts. That's right, Eric, Marc and Steve dive into the 13 bonus tracks from this era. We discuss the remixes, the outtakes and the guest appearances. Eric goes on another tangent about P.Diddy, Marc gets an A for effort, and Steve just skates by. Enjoy. POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - http...
B-Side: Stargazer: A Tribute to Bowie (The Interview)
December 14, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBIn this short, sweet and very special bonus episode, Eric interviews local Sacramento musician Buji of the band "Tipsy Orchestrina". Buji is curating a local tribute concert to David Bowie, namely "Stargazer". This show will be at Harlow's on Friday, 1/10/2019 from 6-9pm, all ages. In this interview Eric and Buji discuss his history in the Sacramento music scene, his love for Bowie, and the immense research that he has put into this "Stargazer" project. In additional, he'll paint a sp...
A Space Poddity 12: Heathen
December 08, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 155 MBPod Like a Hole - A Space Poddity has returned to dissect the album Heathen. For those that can't wait to listen I'll spoil it for you, it's a great record. Join us as we cover Uncle Floyd, The Pixies, Neil Young, early 00's mud production, Tony and David reuniting, Eric's bad fashion, Steve's correct opinions of Christmas Movies, Marc setting the record straight, and so much more. TIME STAMPS FOR NON-THRILL SEEKERS 00:00 WELCOME BACK/THANKSGIVING/NINews 14:00 THE YEAR IS 2001 48:00 DA...
B-Side: The Watchmen
November 27, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBFor this very special B-Side , your boys are taking a trip back to where it all started: we review a new Trent Reznor album! Trent and Atticus Ross‘ “Watchmen” score, to be specific. We dive into the history of the Comic, the Zack Snyder film and the current HBO/Damon Lindelof series. We end with a quick overview of the fantastic album of score work. Enjoy! We’ll be back shortly with our regular Bowie analysis of “Heathen”. Links : Watchmen: motion comic chapter 1 - https://youtu....
A Space Poddity 11: Hunky Dory
November 21, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBIt's Godawful small affair. Just 3 chums, hanging out, doing what they do. Listening to David Bowie's 1971 album "Hunky Dory". As always, we the boys at Pod Like a Hole, break down this classic record , track-by-track. We also share the excitement of pop culture and history from 1971, and learn what Bowie and his band were doing in 1971. So listen to your Bowie boys leave our mark and lay it all down. Steven takes us to Mars, Marc gets stuck in Quicksand, and Eric is a kook, as per us...
B-Side: The Next Day Extra
November 11, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBIn this b-side, the three headed hyrdra known as Pod Like a Hole go into the extra songs on The Next Day Extra, a bonus disc released on the 3 disc collector's edition of The Next Day. We talk about each track and discuss whether they were strong enough to be included on the main attraction. Artwork by Greg Wolgast 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/podlike...
A Space Poddity 10: The Next Day
November 04, 2019 08:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBIn this episode, we discuss David Bowie's penultimate suprise studio album from 2013, The Next Day. In one seamless recording and editing session that went flawlessly, the fine gentlemen discuss where these songs fit in Bowie's catalog and if it is indeed as great as the critics found it to be. We also discuss the music videos that weren't without a little controversy. Join us as Steve breaks out of the Phantom Zone with General Zod, Eric makes five factual errors, and Marc sifts through cry...
B-Side: Terrifying Tunes, Violent Visions and Malleus Maleficarum
October 28, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBHappy Halloween to our monsters and maniacs. Your ghosts with the mosts are here to help you ring in the scariest of all HELL-odays. As you scrape the guts out of pumpkins and put your costumes on, please listen to our Top 5 lists of spookiest musicians, movies, and others. It will really get you in the SPIRIT od the season. AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHA. Our Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast Twitter - http...
B-Side: Top 5 Guest Appearances
October 09, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBIn this B-Side episode, the boys take a look at David Bowie popping in for a spot of tea with TV on the Radio and Arcade Fire. This inspires us to each go through our top 5 list of favorite guest appearances. Next episode we jump into David Bowie's penultimate studio album, The Next Day. Links: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pod_like_a_hole_podcast/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/podlikeahole Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/join...
A Space Poddity 9.5: ...And the Spiders From Mars
September 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB"Now I've been told, that you've been bold, with Eric , Marc and Steve!" Dear listeners, we left you on a cliffhanger last week. Steven barely broke Marc out of the mental hospital, Marc barely got his mind back, the team discussed the year of 1972 and did a track by track analysis of Bowie's "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust". Well they are back to continue the conversation with: - All of the Bowie era bonus tracks and B-Sides - The film: "Velvet Goldmine" - A sampling of notable ...
A Space Poddity 9: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust...(Part 1)
September 18, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBThis week on Pod Like a Hole: A Space Poddity, the band is back together and diving deep into the all-time classic The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. In addition to giving the album the full track by track treatment, we discuss current events of 2019 and past events of 1972. Eric gets to dig his mandibles into an album with an actual storyline, Steve thinks he might know what he's talking about despite popular opinion saying otherwise, and Marc is just happy to ...
B-Side: Glam Rock
September 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MBOn this episode of Pod Like A Hole - A Space Poddity, your hosts Steve and Eric do a 300,000 foot view overview of the Glam Rock movement. This is a casual discussion of their perceptions and opinions on the following records: T. Rex's Electric Warrior, Roxy Music's For Your Pleasure, Slade's SLAYED?, The New York Dolls self titled, and Sweet's Desolation Boulevard. Marc is on time out. Please listen to learn what Tin Machine did to our friend. Join us next week when hopefully we all are b...
A Space Poddity 8 : Tin Machine
September 04, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 148 MBYou know. When we started this podcast, your cohosts Marc, Eric and Steve, set out with a simple purpose. To connect to people through their love of music via a jovial conversation, laying out the spoils of our various takes on the deep dive in discographies. They've been holding hands and traversing through the history of music in this season 2: David Bowie. All was going well. Best.Laid.Plans. Cut to Shady Pines Mental Institue: A nurse walks into a room. It is shadowed by the...
B-Side : Side Projects
August 28, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBAs is our tradition, we are interjecting another bonus B-Side episode in-between our Bowie analysis. As our next Bowie album is "Tin Machine" , we have each made a top 5 list with our favorite Side Projects. Enjoy as we take you a trip through the times our favorite artists dipped there toes in labors of love. Speaking of which, enjoy Steven and Marc's brand new side project called "Cutting the Fat: Bowie talk without the dead weight" Phase 02 Artwork by Greg Wolgast: https://www.ins...
A Space Poddity 7.5 : ...And Super Creeps (Scary Monsters Pt. 2)
August 21, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBThis week we bring you the thrilling conclusion to our discussion on David Bowie's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). Steven provides some Grade-A vocalizations of the guitar work, Eric waxes poetic into the lyrical meanings found in the line of "We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town..BEEP BEEP,"and Marc struggles to find a way to work in a Disneyland reference in his song reviews. Ultimately, there's something for everyone in this episode. Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podl...
A Space Poddity 7 : Scary Monsters...(Part 1)
August 14, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBIn this episode, your intrepid hosts look under the bed and open the coat closets to find David Bowie's Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps). This 1980 album captured the quintessential Bowie sound and style that (spoiler alert) your hosts swooned over for an episode so long we had to split it into two parts. In this first chapter, we talk about the year 1980 and all goings on during that time period. We also delve into the first four tracks of Scary Monsters. Next week will bring the thri...
B-Side: Top 5 Monsters
August 06, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBIn preparation for our next episode where we discuss David Bowie's Scary Monsters, the trio head into the nearby haunted house to talk about their top 5 monsters. Yes, it's not yet Halloween, but this episode will be sure to give you thrills and chills. If you're playing the Pod Like a Hole: Home Edition game, let us know what your Top 5 Monsters list looks like on the usual social platforms. Join us next week for Part 1 of our discussion on Scary Monsters (you read that right, the boys ha...
B-Side: The Buddha of Suburbia
July 29, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MBIn this B-Side episode, we quickly look at David Bowie's 1993 soundtrack album, The Buddha of Suburbia. The soundtrack was considered a lost release for many years after it was deleted, despite Bowie claiming it was his favorite album. Do the hosts agree? LINKS: Buddha of Suburbia (Official Video) - https://youtu.be/xHPIAFaKd1I Buddha of Suburbia (BBC2 Trailer) - https://youtu.be/sdLgU8pOl5I
A Space Poddity 6 : Black Tie White Noise
July 24, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 152 MBIn this episode we learn that David loved the 90s almost as much as he loved Iman. In this episode of Space Poddity - Pod Like a Hole Phase 2, the audio chrononauts travel to 1993 and dissect an artifact very much of it's time: Black Tie White Noise. Marvel at the plastic production. Be amazed at the on the nose commentary. Envy the giant shoulder pads. And be thankful it's not as bad as Never Let Me Down but not by much. 2.5 hours of Eric, Marc, and Steve trying to mine for gold in David's ...
BONUS: David Bowie's Real Cool World
July 18, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBBefore we put on our black ties and enjoy the white noise of the Wedding, your friends at Pod Like A Hole set some time aside to discuss the early 90s Bowie single Real Cool World. We also dive into some talk about the absurd 1992 film Cool World, Brad Pitt, live action animated films, and for some reason - Adventure Games. #monkeyisland. Come back next week for the best thing to come out of David Bowie's Black Tie White Noise, which happens to be the podcast episode of us talking about it...
A Space Poddity 5 : Diamond Dogs
July 03, 2019 07:00 - 2 hours - 160 MBYour Bowie Boys have returned to review the oft misunderstood mishmash of the 1974 dystopia known as Diamond Dogs. Marc, Eric and Steve dive deep into the dirt and grime of Hunger City 1984. We give you a track-by-track analysis of the album, a little peek into David's life and recording process at the time, and pop culture in 1974. In addition, we go over some scraps and B-Sides from this time, as well as the Bowie live albums "David Live!" and "Cracked Actor" as well as the accompanied...
BONUS: Top 5 Dystopias
June 24, 2019 07:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBBonus Episode: Top 5 Dystopias! As your hosts prepare their minds for the next Bowie experiment: Diamond Dogs, they present to you a bonus episode. Over the next 45 minutes your co-hosts (Marc, Eric, Steve) give you another batch of lists! Top 5 Dystopias! Enjoy and play along at home by posting your Top 5 dystopian stories to our various social network feeds. https://www.patreon.com/podlikeahole https://www.facebook.com/podlikeahole/ https://twitter.com/podlikeahole https://www....
A Space Poddity 04 : Station to Station
June 12, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 109 MBIn the latest installment of Pod Like a Hole, the gang goes Station To Station. They cover the crazy recording sessions that David and the band lived through, the nutzo influences our hero was living through, and the bonkers full length feature film The Man Who Fell To Earth lived through. All in the year 1976. This is all preamble to our track by track analysis of the 6 excellent songs found on Station to Station. It was a late night and Eric drank all the milk and Marc unleashed the secret...
BONUS: Top 5 "Frontperson"
June 05, 2019 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBIn this supplemental episode of Pod Like A Hole, your hosts spend an hour ranking their top 5 frontpeople in the round robin fasion. The criteria is what you make of it - be it based off performance, stage craft, attitude, etc. Please enjoy and join us back here in 7 days for our discussion of Station to Station.