Best Thom Barrett Podcasts (2024)

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Unveiling Ceratopsians: Horned Giants of the Prehistoric World 21:09

15d ago21:09

21:09

In the highly anticipated premiere of Season 2 of Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we dive into the fascinating world of ceratopsians! Join us as we explore the diverse and iconic family of horned dinosaurs, from the well-known Triceratops to the lesser-known Styracosaurus. We'll discuss their unique physical characteristics, evolutionary history, and th…

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Dinosaurs and Discoveries at Oxford's Natural History Museum 23:58

22d ago23:58

23:58

In Episode 12 of Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we embark on a thrilling visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, a treasure trove of prehistoric wonders. As we explore the museum's captivating exhibits, we marvel at the towering skeletons of iconic dinosaurs like the T. rex and Triceratops. Our adventure takes a fascinating turn when …

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Unveiling the True Colors of Dinosaurs: Episode 11 25:56

1M ago25:56

25:56

In Episode 11 of the Dinomania Prehistoric Pod, we dive into the vibrant world of dinosaur colours! Ever wondered if T. rex had stripes or if Velociraptors sported bright feathers? Join us as we explore the latest scientific discoveries and cutting-edge research that reveal the true colors of these prehistoric giants. From fossil evidence to modern…

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“Stretching Back: Exploring the World of Sauropods” 25:46

2M ago25:46

25:46

In this episode of Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod, join Ranger Chris and Andy as they delve into the fascinating world of sauropods, the long-necked giants of the dinosaur era. From their towering stature to their unique anatomy, learn how these majestic creatures roamed the Earth millions of years ago. Discover the secrets behind their deadly feet and…

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Decoding Dinosaurs 20:21

3M ago20:21

20:21

In episode 9 of "Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod," join ranger Chris as he delves into the fascinating world of dinosaur names and their meanings. From the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex to the graceful Brachiosaurus, discover the stories behind these iconic names and how they provide insights into the characteristics and behaviors of these incredible creatur…

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Unearthing the UK's Dinosaur Origins 20:21

5M ago20:21

20:21

Welcome to Dinomania: Prehistoric Pod! This week, we're delving into a topic close to home as we explore the origin of dinosaurs and their fascinating links to the United Kingdom. Join us as we uncover the secrets of how dinosaurs first emerged and evolved, and discover the surprising connections these ancient creatures have to the landscapes of th…

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"Dinomania: Unveiling the Dracorex Spell – A Journey with Ranger Thom into Autism and Ancient Wonders 22:46

5M ago22:46

22:46

"Join Ranger Chris on Dinomania, the prehistoric pod, as we delve into the fascinating world of dinosaurs. In this week's episode, we meet Ranger Thom, sharing his unique perspective on life with autism and the deep connection between the autistic community and dinosaurs. Explore the enchanting tale of the Dracorex, our prehistoric creature of the …

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Diplodocus & Dino Discoveries feat. Prof. Paul Barrett 25:14

6M ago25:14

25:14

🦕 **Prehistoric Pod Episode 6: Diplodocus & Dino Discoveries feat. Prof. Paul Barrett** Join Ranger Chris on this week's "Prehistoric Pod" for a captivating episode featuring an exclusive interview with Prof. Paul Barrett from the Natural History Museum in London. Learn about the iconic Diplodocus as our Creature of the Week, and dive into the late…

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Dinomania Unleashed: Roaring Adventures and the 2024 UK Tour Extravaganza! 20:57

6M ago20:57

20:57

Welcome to Episode 5 of DinoMania Prehistoric Pod, where the past comes alive! Join your enthusiastic host, Ranger Chris, alongside the knowledgeable Ranger Andy, as they take you on a thrilling journey through the prehistoric world. In this week's episode, we're diving into the exciting details of the upcoming 2024 DinoMania Live Tour, an epic adv…

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The KT Extinction & Troodon Tales 28:51

7M ago28:51

28:51

Welcome to Episode 4 of Dinomania Prehistoric Pod! In this thrilling installment, join Ranger Chris and special guest Ranger Andy as they delve into one of the most cataclysmic events in Earth's history – the KT mass extinction event. Unravel the mysteries surrounding the demise of the mighty dinosaurs and explore the fascinating chain of events th…

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Birds are dinosaurs! 21:48

7M ago21:48

21:48

Welcome to Episode 3 of "Dinomania Prehistoric Pod"! In this fascinating installment, we delve into the captivating world of avian evolution, exploring the mind-blowing concept that birds are, indeed, dinosaurs. Join us as we uncover the thrilling connections between our feathered friends and their ancient, larger-than-life relatives. Plus, don't m…

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Meet Ranger Andy 31:14

8M ago31:14

31:14

In Episode 2 of "Dinomania Prehistoric Pod," join us as we dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs with the right hand man of the operation, Ranger Andy! Discover his passion for paleontology, hear intriguing stories about his experiences, and learn what makes working with dinosaurs so captivating. Our special segment features the majestic Tri…

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What is Dinomania? 18:16

8M ago18:16

18:16

“Dive into the thrilling world of Dinomania with our latest podcast episode! In our ‘What is Dinomania?’ segment, unravel the mysteries behind the fascination with dinosaurs and explore the origins of our passion for these prehistoric giants. Join us as we spotlight ‘Ranger Chris’ in an exclusive segment, delving into his adventures, discoveries, a…

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Sarah Lee 53:06

1y ago53:06

53:06

Guardian/Observer staff photographer Sarah Lee first watched Dont Look Back whilst perched on a crowded bed in a Camden flat with a struggling rock combo called Coldplay. As she’s now a BAFTA photographer, Sarah checks plenty of other names in this episode, including Idris Elba, Tom Hiddleston, Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett. On celebrity photogr…

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Rebecca Slaman 50:53

1y ago50:53

50:53

Rebecca Slaman, writer and social media guru, is a fan of Bob Dylan’s “perfect random meme humour.” Twitter? “Girls lust after him! But I’ve seen some pretty egregious stuff. Old people don’t understand the platform.” Dylan’s 1987 film Hearts of Fire? “He cannot act. How can he not act? He’s been acting his whole life. So bad - but so entertaining!…

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Bettye LaVette 50:23

1y ago50:23

50:23

In the 61st year of her singing career, five-time Grammy nominee Bettye LaVette warns us that our chat will be “straight, no chaser”. And she lives up to that promise. Bettye describes her surprise backstage meeting with Bob Dylan: “He kissed me on the mouth. It was no big deal. I’ve kissed Otis Redding and David Ruffin”. Working with Keith Richard…

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Simon Munnery 46:26

1+ y ago46:26

46:26

Like his main man Bob Dylan, comedian Simon Munnery knows a few things about heckles: aside from being arrested in Edinburgh for heckling Arthur Smith, he met his future wife when she heckled him in Australia. When not on the road, Simon joins his local Morris Men in Bedfordshire pubs, serenading fellow drinkers with his version of Blind Willie McT…

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Helen Barrett 53:48

1+ y ago53:48

53:48

Journalist Helen Barrett was lullabied to sleep as her mother sang Mr. Tambourine Man; she had it played at her mother’s funeral (“the Dylan version, not the Byrds cover”). To top it off, Baby, Stop Crying was the soundtrack to her Dylan-loving parents’ divorce. Helen analyses Dylan’s clothes (“John Lennon wasn’t given to copying people, but he cop…

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Michael Bonner 44:49

1+ y ago44:49

44:49

Michael Bonner, editor of music magazine Uncut, takes on Dylan’s 2022 UK concerts, as well as The Philosophy of Modern Song (“Dylan mimicking the critical noise around Dylan”). Other topics include an in-depth dissection of Key West (“ambient, amniotic and immersive”), Dylan’s “thing that he has about dual guitarists” and a couple of unfortunate Do…

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Stewart Lee 58:38

1+ y ago58:38

58:38

Comedian and columnist Stewart Lee remains “grateful to the people who brainwashed me into listening to Bob Dylan during a period of emotional and physical weakness.” He remembers seeing Dylan live at Hyde Park with his kids (“one of the greatest nights of my life”) as well as the time he alienated the audience at a Teenage Cancer Trust Benefit. “I…

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Matt Rowland Hill 51:32

1+ y ago51:32

51:32

Writer Matt Rowland Hill is well placed to comment on Dylan’s ‘Property of Jesus’ years: “the kind of fire-and-brimstone Christianity that I grew up with was exactly the kind that Dylan converted into. He was ripe to be captured”. At the age of 17, Matt wangled his way past security in London, hoping to accost his hero, only to told by members of D…

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Jeff Hanna 41:32

1+ y ago41:32

41:32

Jeff Hanna, founder member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, is a team player. He has played with Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Jackson Browne, John Prine, Levon Helm, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, Rosanne Cash, Linda Ronstadt and Matraca Berg. Oh, and Roger McGuinn, Jason Isbell, Rodney Crowell, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Larry Campbell an…

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Emma Swift 45:38

2y ago45:38

45:38

Australian singer/songwriter Emma Swift's highly acclaimed Blonde On The Tracks album, with guitar backing by life partner (and former podcast guest) Robyn Hitchcock, was her breakthrough recording. Emma swears that "singing Dylan's songs is like wearing a magical cape. Suddenly you have special powers. My job is to give each song a different emoti…

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Caroline Bird 49:33

2y ago49:33

49:33

Prize-winning poet and playwright Caroline Bird reminds us that “we’re all poets when we’re asleep. Writing is trying to find a way to dream while we’re awake”. On Bob Dylan: “You always hear him choosing the dark side of the road”; “What I love is that his songs are full of denial. Whenever the emotion gets too real, he runs away” and “He’s so naï…

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Lenny Kaye 51:53

2y ago51:53

51:53

Patti Smith Group guitarist and author Lenny Kaye reminds us that “Bob Dylan is still experimenting, seeing who he might be, putting on the weirdest shows ever, upending barriers”. Almost in one breath, Lenny gives forth on working with or listening to Suzanne Vega, John Coltrane, Gayle, The Stooges, Brian Eno, The Byrds, Bing Crosby and Janis Jopl…

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Justin Trefgarne 54:48

2y ago54:48

54:48

Film director/screenwriter Justin Trefgarne talks about Dylan, but also about fathers, sons, archetypes and coincidence. “Bob has been the guardian angel and surrogate father for my entire adult existence,” he tells us. From his first encounter with Like A Rolling Stone (which he played for five hours straight), “everything was up for grabs”. Hear …

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John Doe 48:55

2y ago48:55

48:55

Singer/Songwriter/Actor John Doe tells terrific tales: hanging with Dennis Quaid and Winona Ryder in Memphis, gigging with Nick Lowe in London and hearing his voice come out of Christian Bale’s mouth in Todd Haynes’s Dylan biopic I’m Not There. Did John’s appearance with LA punk band X on the Letterman Show in 1983 inspire Dylan’s wild 1984 set wit…

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Steven Cockcroft 56:41

2y ago56:41

56:41

Belfast’s Steven Cockcroft (co-host of leading Beatles podcast Nothing Is Real) offers unexpected takes on The Boys and Bob: “Roll On John isn’t about an individual, it’s about the sanctification of Lennon” and “The Travelling Wilburys was a calculated move by George”. Also on the menu: Dylan’s questionable harmonies on an obscure Ringo album track…

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Eric Asimov 54:06

2y ago54:06

54:06

Our special culinary episode with critic Eric Asimov includes the story of long-time Dylan bass player Tony Garnier’s delicious Christmas gumbo and Dylan’s wine-making venture, Planet Waves (“the wine has aged better than the album”). A fan since hearing “I Want You” the age of eight, Eric is “drawn to the atmosphere Bob creates. It’s misty. It’s a…

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Curtis Stigers 56:52

2+ y ago56:52

56:52

Singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers tells us true stories with a cast of characters including Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan. A fan from way back (“Bob is the perfect creation. He’s an art form in himself”), his jazzy cover versions include Things Have Changed (“people go nuts for that song. Their heads explode”). A committe…

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Thom Tuck 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

38:04

Comic actor Thom Tuck discovered Bob Dylan when, growing up in Bangladesh, he caught the promo for Subterranean Homesick Blues on MTV Rewind. His family eventually returned to Leeds, where his outsider status was made even worse/better by his obsession with all things Bob. At university, he didn’t improve his lot by writing a play called “One More …

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Laura Tenschert 53:23

2+ y ago53:23

53:23

Fellow podcaster Laura Tenschert’s Definitely Dylan contains multitudes of theories and insights which she shares in this eye-opening episode. German-born Laura learned English by listening to Bob, which gave her sharper ears than most. Dozens of songs are given forensic treatment, ranging from classics like Lord Protect My Child and Buckets of Rai…

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Richard Strange 45:43

2+ y ago45:43

45:43

Writer and musician Richard Strange insists “If you don’t want to be Bob Dylan, you shouldn’t be writing songs”. He takes us on a journey that starts in his Brixton comprehensive (“I was always bunking off, going to art galleries and the haunted, dingy Soho flesh-pot folk clubs”). He discovers “the boy band of Beat literature: Burroughs, Kerouac an…

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Andy Miller 58:08

2+ y ago58:08

58:08

Author, editor and podcaster Andy Miller is mad as hell and he’s not going to take it anymore: “Bob Dylan is not a safe option!” “The heritage industry around the Beatles and Dylan is neutering the anarchy of the music. The world sees me as just another bloke buying a Dad Rock box set at Christmas. But it’s not a hygienic vision of what rock ‘n’ ro…

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Kate French-Morris 49:45

2+ y ago49:45

49:45

Music journalist Kate French-Morris found her calling in a University of California class taught by Greil Marcus (“he gets closer to Bob’s mind than anyone can, with his sideways thinking and his cattiness”). Kate shares a birthday with Dylan, but her main man might be Bruce Springsteen, who figures strongly in this, our first studio recording for …

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Michael Scott Moore 47:57

3y ago47:57

47:57

While held captive for 32 months by Somali pirates, writer and Dylan fan Michael Scott Moore had plenty of opportunity to contemplate lyrics, especially All Along The Watchtower. He was given a Bible during his captivity and discovered, in Isaiah, “the ramparts, the princes, the two horsemen and the wildcat. The whole song clicked! It’s about the f…

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Daniel Radosh 52:13

3y ago52:13

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Comedy writer Daniel Radosh initiated the Twitter hashtag #BD969, celebrating every officially released Dylan song, as well as posting four playlists for The 80th Birthday: Bob Dylan For Beginners. We discuss these gems and open up the contentious topic of Dylan’s album cover art, from best to worst and everything in between. Other albums covered i…

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Jonathan Taplin 47:44

3y ago47:44

47:44

Jonathan Taplin, former road manager for The Band, has done it all. He set up the equipment for Dylan’s electric set at Newport in ‘65 (“the soundcheck lasted ten minutes”) and was production manager for Dylan and The Band at the Guthrie Tribute in ’68. He organised the groundbreaking Concert For Bangladesh and produced the concert and film of The …

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Ann Powers 47:27

3y ago47:27

47:27

Ann Powers, writer and lead music critic for America’s National Public Radio, joins us from her East Nashville home to discuss gender, sexuality and “the body” in Bob Dylan’s work. Sparked off by an emotional encounter involving Joni Mitchell, Ann compares Mitchell’s work with Dylan’s and discusses other groundbreaking female artists like Roberta F…

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Richard Williams 48:58

3y ago48:58

48:58

Journalist Richard Williams joins us to talk Dylan and to surf “the waves of his career”, from Freewheelin’ (“one revelation after another”) to Murder Most Foul (“I was astonished by it. The level of detail. It’s like a John Coltrane quartet.”). Richard reminds us of “one of the great things I learned from Dylan: if you don’t understand something, …

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John Harris 58:25

3y ago58:25

58:25

Music and political journalist John Harris joins us just before Bob Dylan’s 80th birthday to celebrate the man with “the wink and the nod and the little impish skip” as well as the man who gives us “the solace of emptiness”. Mr Harris is not afraid to go against the grain: “”Love And Theft” is as good as Highway 61 or Blood On The Tracks”. As for J…

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The Men With Two Brains Podcast: Lockdown Episode 3-Justice League with Liam Wilhelmy 1:25:15

3y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Thom and Rob are back again with special guest Liam Wilhelmy.In this episode, we talk about Zak Snyders Justice League and Rob comes up with a game about celebrities on Cameo.Theme music by Chris SaundersBy The Men With Two Brains

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Charlie McCoy 51:48

3y ago51:48

51:48

Nashville musician Charlie McCoy’s Dylan-related achievements include those distinctive guitar licks on Desolation Row, that blues harmonica on Obviously Five Believers (a rare example of another person playing harp on a Dylan session) and the inventive bass lines on John Wesley Harding, Nashville Skyline and Self Portrait. His motto: “Say yes - an…

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Michael Simmons 42:19

3+ y ago42:19

42:19

Musician and writer Michael Simmons has written dozens of Dylan cover pieces for MOJO magazine, as well as incisive liner notes for Another Self Portrait and Bob Dylan 1970. “I remember where I was when Kennedy was assassinated and I remember the exact moment I heard Like A Rolling Stone. It sounded like freedom.” He praises Bob as both “a revoluti…

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The Men With Two Brains Podcast: Lockdown Episode 2 1:13:03

3+ y ago1:13:03

1:13:03

The Men With Two Brains are back with another episode recorded in Lockdown! Thom and Rob talk about the good things that they watched, read and listened to during 2020! Their favourite films, TV shows, books and games. Recorded via Skype on 2/3/21By The Men With Two Brains

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Tom Jackson 50:53

3+ y ago50:53

50:53

To mark our 50th episode, writer and podcaster Tom Jackson gives us his clear-eyed take on Dylan’s “Born Again” albums: Slow Train Coming, Saved, Shot Of Love and Trouble No More. “Slow Train Coming is not a smooth record, not a pleasant record, but I enjoy the tension.” And the accompanying live performances? “They were church services, really. Bu…

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John Niven 52:57

3+ y ago52:57

52:57

Novelist John Niven loves up Dylan's Neighbourhood Bully: “I have a soft spot for Heritage Rock acts trying to do Punk in the late 70’s and early 80’s” before summing up the Dont Look Back days: “When you’re in your 20’s, you’re all about the cruelty”. His response to attending a New York screening of Eat The Document? “An absolute pile of heroin-a…

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Edward Docx 59:11

3+ y ago59:11

59:11

Edward Docx (novelist/screenwriter/journalist) is a hyper-articulate defence witness for some of Bob’s least understood albums: Street-Legal, Infidels, Empire Burlesque and Together Through Life. “There is no uninteresting Dylan album. He opens his veins and says "This is what it’s like for me now."” How passionate is Ed Docx about Bob Dylan? After…

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Pamela Thurschwell 47:36

3+ y ago47:36

47:36

Academic and author Pamela Thurschwell gives us her conflicted feminist take on Dylan, including his queer lyrical metaphors and what it’s like to be on the receiving end of a Dylan mansplaining session. Her namechecks range from Amy Rigby, Emma Swift and Joan Baez to Joyce Carol Oates, Annie Hall and Jane Eyre. Pam describes Dylan as “the dangerou…

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Daragh Carville 47:19

3+ y ago47:19

47:19

Screenwriter Daragh Carville (ITV’s The Bay) praises Dylan’s “extraordinary ear for spoken language” while reminding us that he “draws on cinema, is fascinated by storytelling but his own films don’t work at all”. All the great story-songs are explored, including Highlands (“I phoned people up, I was so excited!”), Dignity (“it never resolves but a…

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