<p>Why would a person become a Dylan freak?  And what might it have to do with religion?  Mal explains how he got hooked on Dylan as a lad in Hull, England.  He also gives insight into his first Dylan concert in London in June, 1981, a concert that made it onto a bootleg album.  Maybe you can hear him cheering in the crowd.  Finally, are you bothered by the obscure Dylan reference in the title?  Well, it's all right, ma.  </p>

Why would a person become a Dylan freak? And what might it have to do with religion? Mal explains how he got hooked on Dylan as a lad in Hull, England. He also gives insight into his first Dylan concert in London in June, 1981, a concert that made it onto a bootleg album. Maybe you can hear him cheering in the crowd. Finally, are you bothered by the obscure Dylan reference in the title? Well, it's all right, ma.

<p>Why would a person become a Dylan freak?&nbsp; And what might it have to do with religion?&nbsp; Mal explains how he got hooked on Dylan as a lad in Hull, England.&nbsp; He also gives insight into his first Dylan concert in London in June, 1981, a concert that made it onto a bootleg album.&nbsp; Maybe you can hear him cheering in the crowd.&nbsp; Finally, are you bothered by the obscure Dylan reference in the title?&nbsp; Well, it's all right, ma.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Episode 6:  Busy Being Born

Each and Every Door is an educational podcast about Bob Dylan, Religion and Spirituality.  Arguably the most influential singer/songwriter of our era, Dylan has been making music, in the words of some English folk, for "donkey's years."  That means a very long time.  During his long, unpredictable career, he has exhibited a fascinating relationship with religion and spirituality, one that extends far beyond his "gospel years."  On this podcast, Malcolm Gold, a sociologist of religion at Messiah College and Jay Case, a professor of American religious history at Malone University, explore everything from what Dylan may or may not have believed, to the ways spirituality emerges in his songs and music, to the shifting religious context framing his life, and much more. (Artwork by David Everett.  everettdavide@gmail.com)

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Each and Every Door is an educational podcast about Bob Dylan, Religion and Spirituality. Arguably the most influential singer/songwriter of our era, Dylan has been making music, in the words of some English folk, for "donkey's years." That means a very long time. During his long, unpredictable career, he has exhibited a fascinating relationship with religion and spirituality, one that extends far beyond his "gospel years." On this podcast, Malcolm Gold, a sociologist of religion at Messiah College and Jay Case, a professor of American religious history at Malone University, explore everything from what Dylan may or may not have believed, to the ways spirituality emerges in his songs and music, to the shifting religious context framing his life, and much more. (Artwork by David Everett. everettdavide@gmail.com)

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