Here's our fourth look at Oh Mercy. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama called Shorts: https://podfollow.com/shorts Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Nov 21, 2025•23 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Here's our third look at Oh Mercy. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama called Shorts: https://podfollow.com/shorts Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Nov 13, 2025•22 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Here's our second look at Oh Mercy. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama called Shorts: https://podfollow.com/shorts Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Nov 05, 2025•24 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Hey! BDABA is back for a little run of specials. I thought it was time we revisted an album that we didnt take too much time with first time round. Here is part 1 of a deep dive into Oh Mercy. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama called Shorts: https://podfollow.com/shorts Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podca...
Oct 27, 2025•27 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Hello, a new audio drama from the creator of Bob Dylan Album by Album has just been released! It's called Shorts and it's a series of short form stories, our first season features a dystopian sitcom (!), a spy thriller, and Jesus being arrested in Dundee.... Listen to Shorts here: https://linktr.ee/shortsshortsshortsshorts
Jul 29, 2025•3 min•Season 8Ep. 11
For the final time, a great big THANK YOU! Say hello here (scroll down to the 'contact' section) www.bobdylanpodcast.com/ Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussio...
Jun 01, 2023•17 min•Season 8Ep. 10
Terrible or just bad? Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
May 23, 2023•21 min•Season 8Ep. 9
Here we take a look at It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding) line by line. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Or Paypal me: https://paypal.me/benburrellpodcasts Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
May 16, 2023•47 min•Season 8Ep. 8
We're into the middle section of this album, which glimmers rather than dazzles. We also take a look at the recording process. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
May 09, 2023•18 min•Season 8Ep. 7
Let's take a look at this albums origins and a couple of its best love ballads. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Apr 25, 2023•27 min•Season 8Ep. 6
Time to look at a classic. Here we dive into its first song and another that shares some of its DNA. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Apr 18, 2023•22 min•Season 8Ep. 5
Somehow a collection of demos impacts music like no other.... Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law. Update Description...
Apr 11, 2023•26 min•Season 8Ep. 4
A classic Dylan song that remained undiscovered for years. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law. Update Description...
Apr 07, 2023•6 min
Tempest, a classic? Well... maybe. Bob takes us on a trip around America, The Titanic and Shakespeare as he delivers some great songs on a victory lap. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair...
Apr 04, 2023•51 min•Season 8Ep. 3
Bob's worst? Well maybe, but there's some interesting context and moments here. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an audio drama a while back called From An Island: https://podfollow.com/from-an-island Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Mar 28, 2023•28 min•Season 8Ep. 2
The podcast is back and we're going back to the start! Don't forget to leave a review, it helps. You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell Something else to listen to? I wrote an episode of the Badlands podcast for Amazon. https://wondery.com/shows/badlands/episode/8894-the-hillsborough-disaster-a-fatal-human-crush-soccer-hooligans-and-a-massive-cover-up/ Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair us...
Mar 21, 2023•26 min•Season 8Ep. 1
I talk to Kevin Odegard who by compete chance ended up paying on Blood on the Tracks. FYI: This episode was originally available on the Patreon feed last Christmas. Blood on the tracks: The Brian Wilson story https://podfollow.com/1523712095
Sep 12, 2022•40 min
Screenwriter and playwright Daragh Carville joins me to talk about Bob's lyrics. Daragh has some brilliant insights to Bob's words and it was a joy to have him on! This episode was previously available to Patreon subscribers only. The Patreon show has now finished, thank you for all your support (in your hundreds!).
Aug 05, 2022•59 min
Bonus: I talk to Jake Brennan (from the Disgraceland podcast) about how we created the new season of Blood on the Tracks. BOTT is a fictionalised podcast of Bob's life from 66 to now, all episodes are available to listen to here: https://podfollow.com/1523712095 Enjoy! Ben
May 13, 2022•42 min
*** RE-UPLOAD*** Sorry an unedited episode managed to find its way into the stream, this is the correct one! We take a look at this album's final three songs, they're not the LP's best, but they are important... This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell The Patreon show has now closed, thanks so much for all your messages and support! Another podcast: I had so much fun...
Apr 26, 2022•14 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Here we take a look at another three songs from this wonderful LP, including a personal favourite. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! You can buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/benburrell The Patreon show has now closed, thanks so much for all your messages and support! Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of Blood On The Tracks, a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '6...
Apr 12, 2022•21 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Here we take a look at some stone cold classics from this record and where it sits in Dylan's back catalogue. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of Blood On The Tracks, a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/15...
Apr 03, 2022•23 min•Season 7Ep. 7
We dive back into The Freewheelin' and take a look at two more songs from the album as well as the LP's iconic artwork. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of Blood On The Tracks, a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now. Listen here: https://podfol...
Mar 29, 2022•20 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Our adventure with The Freewheelin' begins! We look at the origins of the album and its first two songs, both classics. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of Blood On The Tracks, a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now. Listen here: https://podfol...
Mar 21, 2022•28 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Bob helps to save the first half of the 90s with a couple of albums of covers... but how does this LP stack up? Where do the songs come from? And how do they influence Dylan's originals? We dive into Good As I Been To You. This episode was written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of ...
Mar 14, 2022•32 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Dylan goes country, sort of! We take a look at 1969's Nashville Skyline. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Another podcast: I had so much fun being the lead writer on the latest season of Blood On The Tracks, a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now. Listen here: https://podfollow.com/1523712095 Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in th...
Mar 07, 2022•35 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Is this album a mess? YES, yes it is... but how much of a mess? And do some bits save it from being dreadful? Well, we take a look. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review, it helps! Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Feb 28, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Hello everyone! I've been working on a project for iheartradio and Double Elvis in the US. It's a fictionalised account of Bob's life from '66 to now, told to us in a dream like setting from a single narrator. Can't wait for you to hear the full thing, IT WAS SO MUCH FUN TO WRITE... There's so many weird Bob stories! Here's some details: https://bloodonthetrackspod.com The first episode is out Wednesday 2nd March. Ben x...
Feb 24, 2022•6 min
We're back! The podcast returns (appropriately) with a comeback album; New Morning! A happy, contented, yet interesting album. Written, produced and narrated by Ben Burrell. Don't forget to leave a review. Support the show! Join Bob Dylan: Album by Album Extra on Patreon: www.patreon.com/BDABAE Disclaimer: I do not own any music used in this podcast. It is used for education and discussion purposes under fair use law....
Feb 18, 2022•42 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Hello friends! This is a little update on what's been going on the EXTRA show. Click here for over 10 hours of episodes: Patreon.com/bdabae New season of the main show, coming soon!
Aug 09, 2021•6 min