Station to Station: Side A | Bowiesplaining

The Thin White Duke's Descent: David Bowie's Cocaine Psychosis

In this episode, you will be able to:


Explore the cultural influences behind David Bowie's "Station to Station" for a deeper understanding of the album's creative inspiration.
Understand the impact of cocaine on creativity and its role in shaping the music and art of the 1970s.
Uncover the significant role of witches in 1970s culture and their influence on music, art, and societal norms.
Explore the influence of mental illness on artists and how it shaped their creative expression during the 1970s.
Discover the use of the Tibetan Book of the Dead in rituals and its impact on the cultural and artistic landscape of the 1970s.


The key moments in this episode are:


00:01:12 - "Compilation Confusion"


00:07:27 - "Transition and Experimental Phase"


00:11:08 - "Bowie in Movies"


00:15:58 - "Paranoia and Cocaine"


00:17:27 - Nick Rogue's Lack of Understanding


00:19:33 - Bowie's Attraction to Dark Themes


00:22:37 - Station to Station Recording Memory


00:25:18 - Fascination with Bizarre Stories


00:32:46 - Bowie's Paranoia and Extreme Behavior


00:34:43 - Laundry Break


00:41:28 - The Thin White Duke Persona


00:49:21 - Flirting with Fascist Imagery


00:55:31 - Coco Schwab's Influence


01:00:36 - David's Paranoid Fantasies


01:08:00 - Vivid Interpretation of Station TVC One Five


01:13:11 - Seeking Help from Wally Almlark


01:24:55 - Music and Personal Issues


01:26:39 - Tour and Personal Eligibility


01:30:43 - Financial Struggles and Recording


01:35:31 - Patreon and Apple


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