Bob Dylan

American singer-songwriter, musician, and author. Known for his influential work in folk, rock, and blues music. His career spans over six decades, and he has received numerous awards, including the Nobel Prize in Literature. His motorcycle accident in 1966 is a significant event in his life and a subject of much speculation and myth-making.

Motorcycle Accident

A collision involving a motorcycle. In the context of this podcast, it refers to Bob Dylan's motorcycle accident in 1966, which is a subject of much debate and speculation. The accident is often cited as a turning point in Dylan's career and a source of mystery and intrigue.

Pop Culture

The prevailing trends, attitudes, and practices of a particular society or group, especially as reflected in its music, art, literature, fashion, and entertainment. The podcast explores the unreliable nature of narratives in pop culture and the difficulty in discerning truth from fiction.

Myth-Making

The process of creating or perpetuating myths, often to enhance the image or legend of a person or event. The podcast examines how myth-making can distort reality and create false narratives in pop culture.

Unreliable Narrator

A character or source of information whose credibility is questionable. The podcast suggests that Bob Dylan is an unreliable narrator, as his own accounts of his life and experiences may be embellished or fabricated.

Disgraceland

A podcast hosted by Jake that explores the dark side of music history. The podcast delves into the lives and scandals of musicians, often uncovering hidden truths and challenging established narratives.

Disgraceland All Access

A membership program for Disgraceland listeners that offers exclusive content, including ad-free listening, bonus episodes, and early access to merch and events. The podcast encourages listeners to join Disgraceland All Access to access exclusive content, such as the story about the fatal motorcycle accident involving Bob Dylan.

Billboard Hot 100

A weekly chart published by Billboard magazine that ranks the most popular songs in the United States. The podcast uses the Billboard Hot 100 chart from the week of Bob Dylan's motorcycle accident to provide a snapshot of the music scene at the time.

Clinton Halen

An American author and journalist known for his work on Bob Dylan. He has written numerous books about Dylan, including "The Double Life of Bob Dylan," which was written after he was granted access to Dylan's personal archive.

Barney Hoskins

An American author who wrote "Small Town Talk," a book that focuses on the Woodstock scene in the 1960s and Bob Dylan's time there following his motorcycle accident.