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From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Thomas Butler and Travis Woods

102 episodes

8 months ago

We're listening to every David Bowie song in alphabetical order. Why? If you have to ask, then this show is probably not for you. Three times a week, we focus on one song, discussing its production, its context—both within Bowie's oeuvre and wider pop culture—along with our personal opinions, musings, life stories, puns, and sundry other tangents. fromatoziggy.com

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We're listening to every David Bowie song in alphabetical order. Why? If you have to ask, then this show is probably not for you. Three times a week, we focus on one song, discussing its production, its context—both within Bowie's oeuvre and wider pop culture—along with our personal opinions, musings, life stories, puns, and sundry other tangents. fromatoziggy.com

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Episodes (20/102)

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“In other words, Fame”

“What’s your name?”

In this episode, Travis and Thomas discuss the fame machine and a place where everybody knows your name.

4 years ago

39 minutes 59 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Extra: Celebrating David Bowie

“And this bird you cannot BRAAAINS!”

Concert report! In this special bonus episode, Travis and Thomas discuss a night of Celebrating David Bowie (a.k.a. A David Bowie Celebration)!

7 years ago

43 minutes 4 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Fall Dog Bombs The Moon

“Destruction for the sake of destruction…”
Today West Anthony joins us to discuss the Bush administration, Trump, and our song today: “Fall Dog Bombs The Moon!”
Have a listen to West’s film music podcast Musical Notation (@notationpod) and follow him on Twitter @drwestanthony!

7 years ago

23 minutes 55 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Everything’s Alright

“This is a fecund track.”
We talk eyebrows, a guitar shaped like oneself, and Six Degrees of Dave Grohl. Plus, Thomas forgets Richard Hatch’s name (and his role on the original Battlestar Galactica). Did you miss us? Don’t worry, “Everything’s Alright!”

7 years ago

16 minutes 45 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Everyone Says ‘Hi’

“Relentlessly cheery…”
David Bowie never waves bye-bye, because “Everyone Says ‘Hi!’”

8 years ago

22 minutes 53 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“Duck Tales is the kid-friendly version of Indecent Proposal”
David Bowie schools us on class warfare, trickle-down economics, and irresponsible child-rearing. Eighty-six that smile, you; we’ll give you something to “’87 and Cry” about!

8 years ago

17 minutes 8 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Eight Line Poem

“Needles everywhere!”
Plenty of tactful cactus innuendo as we discuss David Bowie’s “Eight Line Poem.”

8 years ago

17 minutes 24 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

The Drowned Girl

“After you get your hands on duck weed, everything makes you quack up.”
What do gorilla drummers, Northeastern kids, and flat adverbs have in common? They’re all utterly unrelated to David Bowie’s “The Drowned Girl!”

8 years ago

18 minutes 33 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Drive-In Saturday

“Kids love Deliverance.”
Why does David Bowie looks so disappointed on this album cover? Plus Jagger stag films, and more post-apocalyptic stuff! Keep your weekend open, because we’re going to the “Drive-In Saturday!”

8 years ago

21 minutes 22 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“The precursor to the running man.”
Boy bands entrancing you with ridiculous dance moves? Can’t help getting force-fed by a post-apocalyptic raven militia? Wake up! You’re one of “The Dreamers!”

8 years ago

14 minutes 18 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Don’t Sit Down

“A nice bluesy jam between two slices of hippy bread.”
When David Bowie presents a song with a message and values we stand for, we “Don’t Sit Down!”

8 years ago

9 minutes 22 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Don’t Look Down

“A mystery wrapped in an enigma stuffed inside a turducken.”
David Bowie goes reggae, a genre we both gush over. In fact we mostly talk about that, but “Don’t Look Down” on us, because we also discuss this song!

8 years ago

22 minutes 23 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Don’t Let Me Down & Down

“Cheddar and synthesizers.”
David Bowie ramps up the 80’s cheese & cheese. Get ready for some slow jam & jams. But whatever you do & do, “Don’t Let Me Down & Down!”

8 years ago

19 minutes 12 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Don’t Bring Me Down

“On the floor in your man cave is not classy enough to go French on.”
What kind of pillows are these for my David Bowie man cave? I asked for horse hair! “Don’t Bring Me Down!”
PS: Thomas is totally serious about changing his name if you send him stuff.

8 years ago

18 minutes 10 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“Fun with homophones!”
Life not making cents? Currency-vents giving you banksiety? Have some Denver mint tea, settle up, and take an interest in “Dollar Days!”

8 years ago

16 minutes 10 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“Orwell, that’s life.”
Totalitarianism, your permanent record, and you. Didn’t hear it from us, but you will on this episode: it’s “Dodo!”

8 years ago

16 minutes 1 second

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Do Anything You Say

“Kinda pathetic, really.”
Three Ninjas, young David Bowie goes emo (again), and Dusty Springfield chimes in! Want us to talk about these things and more? Sure, we’ll “Do Anything You Say!”

8 years ago

19 minutes 45 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“Mouth love songs. And songs love mouth.”
What do bottled water facts and mouth-love playlists have in common? They’re both explored—thoroughly (for that’s our way)—in our episode on “The Dirty Song!”

8 years ago

21 minutes 6 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

“Kinda old-timey danger”
A gang of James Cagney-like street toughs visits the library. And just how polite are Canadian drug dealers? Take a powder, bluenose; we’re running with the “Dirty Boys!”

8 years ago

14 minutes 21 seconds

From A To Ziggy — Alphabetical David Bowie

Did You Ever Have A Dream

“The hero is a guy named Hugh.”
Places to go, people to see, languages to speak! “Did You Ever Have A Dream?”

8 years ago

20 minutes 44 seconds