Pod Like a Hole

In this episode, we conclude our Cave in A Hole series by discussing Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds seventh studio album from 1992, Henry's Dream as nominated by Marc.  We discuss the details of the Dream of Henry (not to be confused with Sting's Dream of the Blue Turtles, that'll have to wait for Season 4: Adult Contempto like a Hole-oh) and find it not to be a nightmare at all. Well, un...

In this thrilling conclusion, the Pod Like a Hole zoo crew call upon the author to explain the rest of the history of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. We briefly discuss the rest of Nick's discography through The Boatman's Call to Ghosteen with a stop into Grinderman territory.  We find out if Nick Cave's mustache inspired one of your intrepid hosts to grow one themselves and if one of our...

The Pod Like A Hole podcast has landed on an album that is so big we are going to give it the King Ink's treatment. Before the PLAH team dissects the 1992 release Henry's Dream, they are going to go through the timeline from the formation of the Birthday Party, through all of the Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds releases, up to what Nick and the band are up to in the current day. We will briefl...

100th Episode! In this season we roll our diamond dice, and it directs to one of our favorite albums of all time.  That's the great thing about this "Run the Gamut" season about Pod Like a Hole.  This time we landed on the 1986 Goth-Rock classic "Floodland" by Sisters of Mercy.  Being Eric's pick, he arrives to the showing in a duster with swinging chains and a shiny cane,...

It's been another year, and we've taken a break from our usual "Run the Gamut" release schedule.  Eric, Marc, and Steve get together, share some 'nog, and celebrate the holidays in this very special episode.  We discuss thing we enjoy about the yuletide season, do a very exciting Top 10 Holiday Films listicle, and and special guest drops in to say "Ho-ho-Hi!"   It's...

Tonight the boys of Pod Like a Hole, who are still at large, will take you through Uncle Acid and the Deadbeat's seminal 2010 album BLOOD LUST - which is literally a candy lane of murder and mayhem. We go into the history (6:20) of Kevin Starr's sludge doom occult groove rock band, some brief discussion of the genre and what even is this genre. Then the pride of Sacramento and Uncle Acid a...

In this exciting third season of Pod Like A Hole, we "Run the Gamut" and each episode we sample some interesting albums by our favorite artists, track by track. For this episode, co-host Eric chooses the 80's post-punk classic "Night Time" by UK legends, Killing Joke.     Over the course of this episode you will receive an in-depth retrospective of their history, other classic...

Purple Rain, Part 2!  In this episode the gentlemen finish their discussion of the album Purple Rain by Prince and Revolution (in particular track by track discussion of I would Die 4 U, Baby I'm a Star, and Purple Rain). Tears are shed. But first - a Pod Crossover! Eric and Steve sit with Sly Dog of the Sly Dog Music Cast and Sly Dog goes deep on walking us through the first decade of Prince&...

In the first hour we have a wide-ranging conversation covering our history with Prince, Prince and the Minneapolis sound, Trent Reznor’s run in with Prince, the Movie Purple Rain (and it’s sequel) and Morris Day’s laughter. In the second hour we begin dissecting Purple Rain track by track – in this episode we cover Let’s go Crazy through When Doves Cry. Next week N Part 2 we will cover the rest of...

Your intrepid Pod Like a Hole hosts finish our discussion on Pink Floyd's The Wall by analyzing each track on Side 2. Do we heap praise on the classic rock song staples found within? Without spoiling too much, you're damn right we do.  We also roll the bones to see what album we're discussing next as we run the gamut of our musical taste this season. We would like to hear what you thin...

Welcome to Season 3, where Pod Like a Hole runs the gamut of music styles, bands, artists, and albums. In our season 3 premiere, we discuss the first half of Pink Floyd's 1979 album, The Wall.  This epic concept record is so sprawling it required two episodes for us to give it proper due.  POD LIKE A HOLE LINKS Facebook Instagram Twitter Patreon VIDEO LINKS Another Brick in the Wall, Part Two...

As you, dear listeners wait for Season 3 to begin, we greet you during this break with a very special bonus episode.  In this hour, Eric interviews Adam Steiner, author of "Politics of the Asylum" and "Into the Never- Nine Inch Nails and the Creation of the Downward Spiral").  Adam discusses his process in researching this album, and what he learned along the way.  The conversation...

This is part 2 of a 2 part finale. The hosts have some musings about what they learned over the last two or so years in discussing 27 David Bowie albums.  That is followed by a a rousing discussion of their TOP TEN DAVID BOWIE SONGS.  Spoilers: Eric tries to get too clever for his own good, Steve cheats, and Marc actually plays by the rules of a top ten list. The episode is capped off with the rev...

In the first of two wrap up episodes, the Pod Like a Hosts countdown and compare their ranking of all the David Bowie albums with a focus on the top ten. Followed by a brief essay question segment that Steve forced Eric and Marc to participate in. We considered dropping this as one giant 4 hour episode but why not milk the podcast feed a bit more and take another few weeks off. Saying goodbye is h...

For this little morsel, Steve and Eric interview Professor Glenn Hendler, author of the newest release in the 33 1/3 book series.  This scholar's take on "Diamond Dogs" expands some minds  and certainly adds to our previous dissection of the album.  Listen, enjoy and buy his book!  It's great! Buy it here! https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/david-bowies-diamond-dogs-9781501336584/ 33 1/...

In this final episode of album analysis in the David Bowie cycle, we go out with a truly classic album, 1977's "Heroes." Marc, Steve, and Eric discuss if this album is the crown jewel of the Berlin trilogy, whether the avalanche of cover versions of the title track is worth sifting through, and if there's a hidden gem often overlooked found on this iconic record.    Pod Like A Hole...

In 1977, David Bowie and Iggy Pop could not stop releasing amazing music.  Though this season of  Pod Like a Hole has been focused on Bowie’s albums, it has become clear that his work producing Iggy Pop’s records is a critical part of this conversation.  1977’s “Lust for Life” is no exception.  Follow your Bowie Boys as we discuss this piece of work, and its connections to “Trainspotting”, ocean l...

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...

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...

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 hyp...

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 his...

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 f...

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 somew...

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 "Underworl...

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...