I’m obsessed with Dylan’s phrasing and harmonica on ”Moonshiner” today.

In celebration of Bob Dylan's 85th birthday, I created a list of 85 reasons to love him. I hope you enjoy my list and that you add your reasons to love Dylan in the comments. open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Just filmed an episode with songwriter, sound designer,multi-instrumentalist, an amazing human Eddie Hawkins. Look for it on June 1. It’s a banger!!!

Thank you @raypadgett.bsky.social for asking to review the final show of the tour.

The new episode with Texas music expert Kathleen Hudson dropped today. In it, Kathleen discusses her work as an educator, writer, and interviewer. She illuminates the importance of music as storytelling and cultural identity. Hope you enjoy it! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

I was honored to film an episode with Kathleen Ann Hudson for the next episode of Infinity Goes Up on Trial. It drops on May 1. Don’t miss it! She’s an absolute rock star!

New episode dropped today! Mason Moreno talked with me about his work transcribing the Dylan-Shepard tapes and all things Dylan. It was such a pleasure to talk with him. I hope you enjoy it! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Coming tomorrow: Season three, episode one with Mason Moreno.

Happy Spring Tour Opening Day!

So excited for this episode!

Filmed an episode with history major and emerging Dylan scholar Mason Moreno. What a great talk about his research and all things Dylan.

The March episode dropped today. In it, prolific actor Dave Maldonado talks about life as a working actor, his creative process, and his love for live music. I’m sure you’ll think it’s as interesting as I did. Please check it out and don’t forget to subscribe! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Check out actor Dave Maldonado talking about finding the space between lived experiences and the characters he creates in this clip. Check out the full Infinity Goes Up on Trial episode tomorrow.

I was honored that the folks at the Dylan review asked me to write a review of the final show of Dylan’s fall 2025 tour. Counting the days until the spring 2026 tour starts!! thedylanreview.org/2026/02/22/r...

Filmed an episode with prolific actor David Maldonado. What a great experience chatting with him about his career, his process, live music, and football. Look for it on March 1.

Don’t miss filmmaker and author Michael Glover Smith @whitecitycinema.bsky.social talking about his new book and his latest feature film in the lastest bonus track on Infinity Goes Up on Trial. infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/bonus-trac...

A new episode of Infinity Goes up on Trial dropped today. Check out my chat with Professor, psychologist, and Dylan scholar Jon Lasser. I learned so much from Jinnsharing his perspective on Dylan’s creation process and am grateful for the discussion. open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Ready for race day!

Happy New Year! Special thanks to my friend and Dolly Parton scholar for chatting with me about his work and Dylan and Dolly. Hope you enjoy it! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Thank you, @henrybernstein.bsky.social for having me join you and @whitecitycinema.bsky.social to recap the Dublin show. It was like a dream.

I am so excited! I know I’ll be in Tyler and Abilene, but I’m figuring out my plan. Who’s with me? www.bobdylan.com/on-tour/

I would like to be on Christmas Island. youtu.be/BfxEBNU02Us?...

New episode out today! my friend and colleague, historian Court Carney, shared his work on Dylan, his thoughts on set lists and live performances, and many other Dylan-related topics. I hope you enjoy it! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Such a profound loss. RIP Tom Stoppard. www.the-tls.com/arts/theatre...

Thinking of George Harrison aka Nelson Wilbury today. Thank you, George. youtu.be/oVx_8mj-UyE?...

Happy Thanksgiving!

So long, Dublin! What a fantastic few days capped off by a beautiful Dylan concert. Until next time…

@henrybernstein.bsky.social is a legend for his field reports. He included me in this one. The Dublin show was amazing! Look for my review in The Dylan Review soon!

The coolest thing from the Modern Literature museum. A rare illustrated copy of Ulysses illustrated by Matisse.

In the Polaris lounge waiting to board my flight to Dublin. So excited to see Bob Dylan on Tuesday!

Filmed an episode with Dusty Hixenbaugh. We chatted about Dolly Parton and Bob Dylan. It will drop on January 1 in celebration of Dolly’s 80th birthday month.

Thanks @rhettmiller.bsky.social for a giving us such a fantastic performance at The Mucky Duck last night. From the set list, to the arrangements and phrasing, to the energy, and the charm, it was one of the best shows I’ve seen. Can’t wait for you to come around again.

I am so excited to recommend my dear friend‘s book. It’s essential for anyone who is beginning their career, has been affected by layoffs, or is seeking a change. Don’t miss it!

New Infinity Goes Up on Trial episode out today. Gen Z Dylan scholar Rebecca Slaman @rebeccas.bsky.social talks about her work, how her generation engages with Dylan, and the future of Dylan Studies. Don’t miss it! infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/gen-z-soci...

Current mood: youtu.be/OtULyp0r-ic?...

Here‘s a clip from the October episode. Special thanks to @raypadgett.bsky.social for chatting with me about the Rolling Thunder Revue. Check out the full episode! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Bonus Track #4 with scholar and author Andrew Muir is out now! I am grateful to Andrew for taking time to talk with me, to share his brilliant insights on Dylan’s wordplay and performance, and invite me into his intellectual playground. infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/bonus-trac...

Coming next week: Bonus Track #4 with the wonderful Andrew Muir.

Agreed!

The honor was mine. @t0mbstoneblues.bsky.social was a delight to chat with about the historical and cultural importance of Dylan’s work and liver performance. I, too, love this chat. Hope you do as well.

New episode out today! I am grateful to Rob Reginio for taking time to talk with me about Dylan, law and justice, the Blues, and the new projects he’s working on. I hope you enjoy it! open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

Dylan’s in the studio!

Jeff Tweedy writes about spending the weekend playing with Willie, Bob, and Lucinda

Robyn Hitchcock announces East Coast dates, playing all-Dylan show in Woodstock www.brooklynvegan.com/robyn-hitchc....

A clip from the most recent episode with @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social. Check out the full episode here: open.substack.com/pub/infinity...

This was a lovely way to spend an afternoon: chatting with @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social about her new album and many other topics. Thank you for your time, Emma. Check out the full episode!

A new episode dropped today. Thank you, @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social for taking time to talk with me about your new album, your influences, and your creative process. It was an honor. infinitygoesupontrial.substack.com/p/something-...

Don’t miss this one!

@raypadgett.bsky.social has a great 4th of July Substack today on Bob Dylan’s Independence Day song and performances. open.substack.com/pub/dylanliv...