Bob Dylan Approximately

We've been Shortlisted for Best Music Podcast at the Independent Podcast Awards, to be held on 4 November, 2026. For those of you suffering BDA withdrawal, here's a short trailer we made for the Awards.

Special thanks to our fabulous producer, Robin Guise, for putting this great trailer together.

Until we meet again.

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Who “grew up in a B-movie” in Joliet, Illinois? How did Bob Dylan help the newly-named Scarlet overcome her first night Rolling Thunder nerves? Why did she carry that dagger in her waist? Which ex-Dylan guitar slinger did she work with in Oslo? What was Joni Mitchell’s best quality? Which Boston bluegrass band made her sing a Johnny Cash song? Did she invent Goth?

Recorded virtually in London, Bristol and Los Angeles. 

Produced by Robin Guise.

Sound Engineering by Roisin King.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

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This is a teaser for Bonus EP#25 - Rolling Thunder Logbook. For full access, plus access to 24 other bonus episodes (at the time of release), early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and more, consider becoming a Bobsessive for £5 a month + VAT at patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately.

Which Beat writers loom heavily over Sam Shepard’s Rolling Thunder Logbook? Did Sam Shepard’s inner voice actually channel Woody Allen? Which first-time director fled the set of his own movie? Whose dog got walked by Louie The Fish? Which music journalist got the death stare from Paul McCartney? Which Dylan monologue incorporates monkeys in space? How does Shakespeare’s Sonnet 97 figure in all of this?

Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London

Videography by Robin Guise.

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

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Is Watching The River Flow about the challenges of meditation, the confusion of writer’s block or being a workaholic? What was the first non-Columbia Records studio Dylan recorded at? Is “factoid” a word? How does Dylan not create a scene? Who might be the reincarnation of Paul Revere’s horse? Does the song’s ending resemble a Buddhist text? How can we be like water?

Does the singer regret being given Shelter From The Storm? Which Shakespeare play is referenced right off the bat? Who is “she”? How does the concept of grace apply? Who wanted to take one more journey into the woods? What’s the purpose of “non-eventful morn”? What’s the earthier meaning of “futile horn”? Who was bushwhacked on the prairie?

Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London.

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a teaser for Bonus EP#24 - On the Road with Scarlet Rivera & Rob Stoner. For full access, plus access to 23 other bonus episodes (at the time of release), early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and more, consider becoming a Bobsessive for £5 a month + VAT at patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately.

How did it feel when Kerry went out on tour with Scarlet Rivera and Rob Stoner? Was “Joey” included in the set? Why? Which band member swears like a sailor? What five letter word was screamed from the audience in Maastricht? What links Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door and All Along The Watchtower? Is the story about Bob singing Sara to Sara in the studio actually true?

Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London.

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

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Who was the tambourine man on Rainy Day Women #12 & 35? Who claimed the song was “one of the protestiest of all things I’ve protested against”. What’s the title’s mathematical/Biblical significance? What’s our opinion of the Dylan lists in Rolling Stone magazine? Where do Rosa Parks, St Stephen and JFK figure? What’s a more dangerous rhyme for “tryin’ to make a buck”?

Is Honest With Me about a back-footed love affair or something too terrible to be true? What’s the link between a demolition derby and an ice hockey game? Why is tossing a baseball bat in the air actually rather dangerous? Ever noticed the Double Dip in “imperial empire”? Is Cameron Winter the newest Dylan? Is everybody in the world crazy except for me and you?

Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music by Daniel Crespin.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a teaser for Bonus EP#23 - Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie. For full access, plus access to 22 other bonus episodes (at the time of release), early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and more, consider becoming a Bobsessive for £5 a month + VAT at patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately.

Who recites a brand new seven minute poem at the encore of his first major concert? (hint: not Bruce Springsteen) Do you whine if the wine don't come to the top of your cup? Which disappointing poetry book inspired the BDA lettering? Which poem inspired Dan to get his life together? Who juxtaposes words like "burp" and "gallant"? What is Dylan's lexicon? Is hope a dangerous thing?

Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London.

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What links Dylan, Paul McCartney and Picasso (but not in a good way)? Is Po’ Boy a classic Borscht Belt schtick? How does Othello’s pal Iago figure in the song? Have you seen Harry Dean Stanton and Bob nailing Hava Nagila on YouTube? What does Larry Campbell have to say about “Love & Theft”? Should or shouldn’t you let other people get your kicks for you?

Does' It’s Alright, Ma' begin just after the murder of King Duncan in Macbeth? Why did Bob tell Ed Bradley he could never write a song like that again? Whose father sold flesh coloured Christs that glowed in the dark? In what way is Rupert Murdoch opposed to Bob Dylan? Why not praise Joan Baez for a change? Would you be convicted for your thought dreams?

If you enjoy this podcast and would like access to all 22 (at time of release) bonus episodes, early access to all regular episodes, ad-free listening and more, consider becoming a Bobsessive for just £5 a month + VAT. Full access at patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately.

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Recorded at Cathouse Studios, Islington, London.

Produced by Robin Guise.

Theme Music: The Haze by Daniel Crespin.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a teaser for Bonus EP#22 - The Philosophy of Modern Song (Part IV) (BDA Book Club VI). For full access, plus access to 21 other bonus episodes (at the time of release), early access to all episodes, ad-free listening and more, consider becoming a Bobsessive for £5 a month + VAT at patreon.com/bobdylanapproximately.

Did Bob Dylan’s true artistic hero have “a million dollar voice and a ten cent brain”? What’s the difference between Mr Dylan and Mr Heckles from Friends? Have you ever spontaneously proposed to your girlfriend? What does/did marriage mean to BD? Can a song be “passive”? How angry is Bob about Music Halls of Fame? What’s the worst date movie ever?

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