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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
“I wish I was a little bit taller…” Do you believe in Beatles, or do you just believe in John? We discuss Bowie’s ironic twist on the comforts of delusion in the face of self-doubt. We stumble through the lyrics to Skee-Lo’s 1995 hit song “I Wish.” Thomas forgets the name of Psych-101 shibboleth Maslow. (Bad college graduate!) And just … Continue reading "Afraid"
Released:
Feb 8, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
African Night Flight: “David Bowie invented rap.” Don’t worry, we immediately redact that pull quote. Inspired by German airmen stationed in Kenya, Bowie does however spit anachronistic, stream-of-consciousness flow that would seem to fit just as well on Kid A as on Stankon... by From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie