Each and Every Door
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)
Each and Every Door
Episode 18: Thinking about Mortality
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Jay Case and Malcolm Gold
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Season 1
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Episode 18
Right of the bat, Jay demonstrates why his brother is the mathematician, since Jay says this is Episode 19 and is a continuation of Episode 18. Don't let his absent-minded professor schtick fool you: this is really Episode 18, which is a continuation of Episode 17. On this one (Episode 18, not 19, nor 17) Mal and Jay compare reviews of Dylan's latest tour to reviews of several 70s bands also on tour. They also discuss songs from his "Rough and Rowdy Ways" album, what they think Dylan is up to and, yes, mortality. Let's face it: when one goofs up basic tasks on a regular basis, thoughts of mortality lurk just below the surface.