

Progressive Palaver
Progressive Palaver
This is a podcast by a group of lifelong friends and appreciators of music discussing the greatest progressive rock bands, album by album.
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Jan 16, 2022 • 1h 15min
SCS22 - Genesis, Philadelphia Dec 2021
SCS22 – Genesis, Philadelphia Dec 2021
In December 2021, Ken and Joe attended both Genesis shows in the Wells Fargo Center for The Last Domino? Tour (with an assist from Barclay!). Paul and Ken Fuller join them for a post-brunch discussion to cover the experience. There is much to discuss between personnel, setlist and audience weed use. Enjoy our musings and reflections on what turned out to be a most enjoyable experience!
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Jan 15, 2022 • 35min
SCS21 - The Musical Box, Nov 2021 With Ken Fuller
SCS21 – The Musical Box, Nov 2021 with Ken Fuller
Ken Fuller joins the Palaver for this Special Concert Series episode to share his experiences seeing The Musical Box at the Keswick theater at the end of November 2021. This delightful conversation served as a prelude to the group talking about the Genesis shows in Philadelphia a few weeks after. It’s always fun to compare and contrast the set lists, venues and performances which illustrate the full scope of Genesis music.
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Email: progpala@gmail.com
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Dec 14, 2021 • 1h 32min
Episode 118 - Fish Part 6, Fellini Days
Episode 118 – Fish Part 6, Fellini Days
A strained masterpiece or a completely unexpected gem. Fellini Days was the album no one at the Palaver was ready for. From the opening experience which finds one focusing on the harsh tones and uneven production through the moments of epiphany, this is an album that captures the listening and eventually captivates. From the magic of the title track to the joy of Tiki 4 to the obvious pain of Clock Moves Sideways, Fellini Days is an album that takes you places. We hope you enjoy our palaver about an album which was a true joy to discover.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Oct 17, 2021 • 1h 42min
Episode 117 - Fish Part 5, Raingods With Zippos
Episode 117 – Fish Part 5, Raingods with Zippos
“It’s nothing about the Zippos or the hat…” Fish and Steven Wilson part 2 with a healthy dose of prog sensibility. The group is entranced by this most excellent record that showcases Fish’s ever-expanding repertoire of musical capabilities.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Oct 12, 2021 • 1h 26min
Bouns Episode - Peter Gabriel Lessons Learned With Simon Godfrey Of Tribe Of Names
Bonus Episode – Peter Gabriel Lessons Learned with Simon Godfrey of Tribe of Names
The group welcomes new Friend of the Palaver, Simon Godfrey. Simon shares some of his many experiences with Peter Gabriel’s music. Whether it was having to choose between Elke Brooks or Peter Gabriel singles or his overall PG album preference, Simon’s thoughts are enjoyable and insightful, as one would expect. We also spend some time discussing Simon’s latest project, Tribe of Names. We hope you enjoy this chat as much as we did.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Oct 6, 2021 • 1h 36min
Bonus Episode - Palaver Mailbag, Late Delivery Sept 2021
Bonus Episode – Palaver Mailbag, Late Delivery Part 5, September 2021
Paul, Ken and Joe dive into the Palaver mailbag after a lengthy hiatus. There is much to catch up as we review listener input from all platforms. Ken and Paul provide short concert reviews for King Crimson and My Morning Jacket and we all talk about things we’ve been listening to. As always, we enjoy and benefit from the comments, messages and emails. Please keep them coming!
Twitter: @progpala
Email: progpala@gmail.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ProgPala
YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured
Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 31min
Episode 116 - Fish Part 4, Sunsets on Empire
Episode 116 – Fish Part 4, Sunsets on Empire
Fish and Steven Wilson? Yes please!!! The group delves into this most enjoyable album featuring a creative pairing that makes us all giddy. Some in the group claim that the album goes too far but I disagree. This album goes all the places it should in creating a lovely, immersive soundscape and Fish himself has never sounded better. Enjoy our spirited discussion on an excellent addition to the Fish catalog.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Sep 23, 2021 • 1h 19min
Episode 115 - Fish Part 3, Suits
Episode 115 – Fish Part 3, Suits
Joe and Tom have an intimate discussion around the third Fish solo album, Suits. This album is a clear transition as Fish settles into the artist he will become. Does the album satisfy expectations? Does this album foretell the achievements to come? Listen to our palaver and see where we land on this intriguing entry into the Fish catalog.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Sep 19, 2021 • 43min
Bonus Episode - The Rothko Chapel, May 2021
Bonus Episode – The Rothko Chapel, May 2021
During the discussion of the song “Fourteen Black Paintings”, the group discovered that the eponymous paintings are housed in a purpose-built chapel in Houston Texas dedicated to social rights and human justice. Joe was able to arrange to visit the Rothko Chapel and share the experience with the other members of the Palaver.
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Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt

Sep 16, 2021 • 1h 35min
Episode 114, Peter Gabriel Part 7, Us
Episode 114 – Peter Gabriel Part 7, Us
In this episode, the group switches back to the Peter Gabriel track with his first album since the smash hit So, Us. There are strong feelings on this album, both in the music and in our feelings. Us is an album that sees PG as an artist continuing to define his own playing field and exploring topics not many are willing (or able) to cover. We consider the unusual production and the choice of Sinead O’Connor as a musical foil. The group also has a little fun with a new game called “Spot the Double Entendre”. Enjoy!
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YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCw_Xxit3D8wbv-AcJ_7Z__w/featured
Theme music provided by: Dave DeWhitt