Carol Casper on the Daily Dylan Podcast
Summary
Host Dylan interviews Carol Casper, who filmed nearly 80 Bob Dylan concerts between 1989 and 2002. They discuss her journey from discovering Dylan in 1971 to creating the "Casper Collection," now available on YouTube. Casper shares stories about evading security, the challenges of filming, and her favorite performances, including the 2001 tour.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the Casper Collection and early filming history
Preserving footage and the hiatus from attending shows
Returning to shows post-COVID and the impact of filming on experience
Early obsession with Dylan, collecting albums, and reading about him
Attending the Rolling Thunder tour and winning the Ultimate Dylan Quiz
Favorite concerts: The 2001 tour and the 13th Floor show
Techniques for sneaking camcorders past security and metal detectors
Seating strategies, camera equipment, and overcoming introversion
Opinions on Rough and Rowdy Ways and Dylan's vocal improvements
Favorite Dylan albums and songs: Like a Rolling Stone and Every Grain of Sand
Highlights from the Casper Collection archive and YouTube channel
Video editing process, AI upscaling, and syncing audio
Dylan's facial expressions and the goal of preserving his live performance
The broader Casper Archives: TV recordings and satellite dishes
Security encounters in Japan and the Hiroshima show incident
Boston Orpheum security story and future plans for the archive
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