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Graley Herren's avatar

Queen Roberta Approximately--Dylantante and Pro Bono Publicist Extraordinaire! What a wonderful conversation--thank you, Roberta and Erin! So many cool, funny, and enlightening anecdotes, from minor league hot dogs to Hannah Arendt, from social activism to left-handed hockey mitts in Schaumburg, Illinois. [You now have me thinking of "Champaign, Illinois," the song by the Old 97s written to the melody of "Desolation Row." But Schaumburg would scan just as well.] And I really appreciate your very kind words (and free commercial!) for my work in the TOOM book. Can't wait for our next chance to continue these conversations in person!

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Roberta Rakove's avatar

Thanks Graley. As you know Erin is a great interviewer. I do want her to do a show on the Irish lit/Dylanology Venn diagram.

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John Radosta's avatar

What a fantastic conversation! I especially appreciated Roberta's insights into why Shadow Kingdom was such a delight. I loved it from the start, but hadn't thought about it as Bob's way of "getting us out" and traveling. Thanks for making a cherished experience even better!

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Erin C. Callahan's avatar

Thank you, John! Roberta is certainly a force. I can’t wait to see her paper on Dylan in the pandemic and, hopefully, many more projects.

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Klops's avatar

I listened to this podcast on the walk to my son’s school. What an interesting conversation! I couldn’t agree more on how lucky we are to be alive in the time of Bob creating his multitudes of art.

Thank you!

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Erin C. Callahan's avatar

Thank you! It was so much fun to talk with Roberta. She’s such a knowledgeable and kind soul. I don’t think I’m alone in saying I can’t wait to read her paper on Dylan in the pandemic. ❤️

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Peter White's avatar

This was a very great conversation, thank you Roberta and Erin. I often listen to Dylan podcasts on long walks and make notes here and there as I go. I took more notes on this conversation than any other podcast and it was so much fun the hour passed quickly.

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Erin C. Callahan's avatar

Thank you, Peter! I’m eager to know your thoughts. I’m sure Roberta is too!

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