In this episode of Hitchhiking Highway 61, we dive into Bob Dylan's Dream, one of Dylan's most nostalgic songs. It's a heartfelt look back at old friends, simpler times, and the bittersweet ache of growing up.Host Kevin Fallon uses the song to reflect on youthful memories-from skating through a high school at night to playing impromptu metal shows and launching cars off abandoned roads. He also compares Dylan's melancholy with the optimism of Willy Nelson's On the Road Again and explores what these two roads say about how we face the passage of time. All that and a little Pantera.
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Don't Think Twice, It's All Right
In this episode, we dive into Don't Think Twice, It's All Right, one of Bob Dylan's most iconic breakup songs- and one of his most emotionally complex. Is it a calm farewell or a bitter self-defense? Along the way, I draw parallels to The Catcher in the Rye, unpack Dylan's own words about the song, and reflect on how emotional distance, sarcasm, and silence can shape, and sometimes sabotage, our relationships. From punk covers (shout out to Mike Ness of Social Distortion) to personal stories, this one hits close to home.
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A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall
In this episode of Hitchhiking Highway 61 we're diving into Bob Dylan's haunting anthem "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall," a song that echoes with Cold War dread, nuclear shadows, and apocalyptic visions. This episode unpacks: the song's roots in Cold War fears, its unexpected connection to Godzilla, Dylan's place in apocalyptic media, and how it inspired artist from The Doors to Iron Maiden. It's a wild ride through poetry, paranoia, and pop culture-don't miss it.
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On the Road Part 2: Bob Dylan's Blues
In this episode of Hitchhiking Highway 61, Kevin Fallon explores how Bob Dylan's Blues echoes the restless spirit of Jack Kerouac's On the Road. Set against the backdrop of postwar conformity, the episode traces a thread of rebellion and disillusionment through generations- from beat poets to punk bands like Minor Threat and grunge icons like Nirvana- all in search of something real.
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On the Road Part 1: Down the Highway
In this episode host Kevin Fallon uses the classic novel On the Road by Jack Kerouac as a lens to explore the themes of longing, connection, and the search for meaning in the Bob Dylan song Down the Highway. He'll also make a few personal connections and tell stories- and lessons learned- of his own cross-country road trip.
About Hitchhiking Highway 61: A Bob Dylan Inspired Podcast
Hitchhiking Highway 61 is a personal journey through the songs of Bob Dylan—one track at a time. Each episode dives into a Dylan song, exploring its lyrics, themes, and impact while weaving in personal stories and reflections.
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