NES 088: Bob Dylan LIVE, Hiroshima 1994
Summary
Hosts Ian, Evan, and Steve discuss Bob Dylan’s 1994 Hiroshima concert, reflecting on the city’s history and the show’s lively spirit. They review recent news, including the end of Dylan’s summer tour and Justin Vernon’s “Bon Dylan” tribute performance in Eau Claire. The episode also features a personal account of visiting Dylan’s childhood home in Hibbing, Minnesota, and concludes with a listener Q&A about favorite, non-canonical Dylan albums.
Topics discussed
Intro: Pronouncing Hiroshima and Kosei Nenkin-kaikan
Bob Dylan's 2026 tour dates in Oslo and London
Justin Vernon's Bon Iver set and the Bon Dylan tribute
Tour of Bob Dylan's childhood home in Hibbing, MN
Listener mail: Favorite Bootleg Series and Infidels
2007 Jan Werner Interview on WWII and the Atomic Bomb
Analysis of 'Masters of War' performance in Hiroshima
Deep dive into 'I and I' and Leonard Cohen comparisons
Reviewing 'Series of Dreams' and 'Watchtower'
Outro: Bootleg title jokes and final thoughts
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