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Television with Evan Laffer

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Aug 31, 2023
Guest
Evan Laffer
Evan Laffer, musician and member of the band Television, discusses the influence of Television on the New York punk scene and their innovative approach to rock music. Topics include the band's poetic connections, the internal dynamics, and tensions within the band, their use of TV screens as stage design, and the impact of Richard Hell's departure. The podcast also explores the cultural placement of punk, the influence of feedback on artists, and the lasting legacy of Television's album 'Marquee Moon'.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Misunderstanding about Names and Frustration with Candy Cane Stains
01:49 • 2min
3
Playful Incidents and Television's Influence on Rock Music
03:47 • 17min
4
From Poets to Musicians
20:52 • 2min
5
Santa Fe, Genesis Grasp, and Richard Hell
22:29 • 2min
6
Shared Interests and Poetic Understanding
24:03 • 10min
7
The Value of Skills and Abilities in the Musical Realm
34:15 • 15min
8
Exploring the Concept of 'Dark Mysterious Negative Charisma'
48:54 • 2min
9
Personality Dynamics and Tensions
50:42 • 14min
10
Television: From Band Name to Stage Design
01:04:14 • 16min
11
Relationships, Music, and Poetry
01:20:17 • 6min
12
Early Years, CBGB's, and Band Dynamics
01:26:07 • 7min
13
The Influence of Richard Hell on Television
01:33:09 • 18min
14
Internal Issues within the Band Television
01:50:58 • 13min
15
The Debate on Losing Ownership and Self-Doubt
02:04:15 • 2min
16
1977 Music Scene and Best-Selling Albums
02:06:42 • 8min
17
Cino Evil: A Gorgeous Opener with Ocean Imagery
02:14:57 • 3min
18
Meaning and Imagery in 'Venus in Furs'
02:18:03 • 23min
19
Analyzing 'Torn Curtain'
02:41:33 • 3min
20
Punk, its Cultural Placement, and the Spirit of Punk
02:45:02 • 9min
21
Opinions on Tom Verlane
02:53:46 • 12min
22
1978 in Music
03:05:54 • 15min
23
The Impact of Feedback on Artists and Their Art
03:21:21 • 3min
24
Richard Hell's 'Blank Generation' and the Dissolution of the Band
03:24:04 • 6min
25
Exploring the Drumming and Reunion of the Band
03:29:43 • 2min
26
Richard's Motivation for Pursuing a New Record Deal
03:31:18 • 16min
27
Touring, Richard Lloyd's Departure, and Tom Verlaine Going Through Dollar Bins
03:46:59 • 2min
28
Reflecting on a Meeting
03:48:43 • 2min
29
The Power of Collaboration and Self-Mythologizing in Music
03:50:53 • 2min
30
The Influence and Innovation of Television
03:52:57 • 3min
31
Discussing Evan Laffer's Podcast and Bob Dylan
03:56:15 • 3min