Come on an album by album exploration of Talking Heads, David Byrne, Tom Tom Club and Jerry Harrison. No stone will go unturned as we retrace their path from humble beginnings at New York's infamous CBGB to their induction to the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Episode List

SPECIAL | "Who Is The Sky?" album launch listen-along

Sep 14th, 2025 12:01 PM

I hope you enjoy this special presentation, an off the cuff impression of every song on the album in real time (so you can sync up your copy of the album, Pink Floyd style). Like the organic nature of the album, this is a straight reaction that's as unpolished as it gets, but I hope you've been enjoying the album and make it to the shows if there's a tour stop near you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 | David Byrne Grab Bag #1

May 20th, 2025 8:23 AM

Time to break from tradition and abandon the usual deep dive into a single album to cover a random smattering of side projects, collaborations, songs for theater and movie productions and other musical orphans. With the spin of a wheel we'll explore classics like "Don't Fence Me In", "Lazy" and "Pay Attention!" Tracklist: High on a rocky ledge (w. Rufus Wainwright) Si Fulano (w. Perez and Carol C) Don't fence me in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (w. Nico Landa) Speaking in tongues (w. Arcade Fire) Lazy (w. Xpress 2) Happy suicide (w. Vijaya Anand) A woman's secret (Ambient mix) How does the brainwave (w. Baby Elephant) Rio (w. Vinicus Cantuaria) Pay attention! I don't remember Just the motion For you Father Statue of Liberty (w. Marissa Monte) Fall with me (w. Paul van Dyk) Jingo do Disco (w. Tom Ze) Get confused (by Fischerspooner) Fat man's comin Live cover: Rockin' in the free world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 | David Byrne (self-titled)

Jan 29th, 2025 10:00 AM

By 1994 it was more important that ever that David Byrne could prove there was an audience for his unique style of art rock. After a number of high-concept albums, he returned with a more accessible yet eclectic series of tunes that not only build on the grooves on earlier projects but reach a new depth of introspection and emotional reflection. Tracks: A long time ago Angels Crash A self-made man Back in the box Sad song Nothing at all My love is you Lilies of the valley You & Eye Strange ritual Buck naked Live cover: Gypsy woman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview | Inside the Talking Heads vault with Jason Jones

Dec 11th, 2024 10:18 AM

Meet Jason Jones from Rhino Records, he's the guy behind all your favourite Talking Heads reissues from the last few years. I pepper Jason with nerdy questions about how he approaches standard album reissues as well as expanded ultra-deluxe packages full of rarities like the newly released Talking Heads: 77 boxset that he manifested into reality. A condensed version of this interview can also be found on my newly updated YouTube channel, so check that out and stay subscribed for lots more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 | Uh-oh

Oct 1st, 2024 9:04 AM

David Byrne's follow up to Rei Momo, the 1992 LP "Uh-oh" co-incided with the official end of Talking Heads. A new producer helped bring a clean, commercial sound to David's oddball instrumentation and left of center lyrics. While the songs were still like children to him, the overall album needed to walk the line of appealing to his previous Talking Heads audience while also showing that he wasn't taking himself too seriously and didn't mind whether you liked it or not. Tracks: Now I'm your mom Girls on my mind Something ain't right She's mad Hanging upside down A walk in the dark Twistin' in the wind The Cowboy Mambo (Hey lookit me now) Monkey Man A million miles away Tiny Town Somebody Live cover: Who were you thinking of (w. Richard Thompson) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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