Pod on the Rooftop Episode 1: In the Beginning...

Pod on the Rooftops is a new podcast miniseries that delves into the discography of British rock band Genesis, from 1969 to 1997. Hosted by three buddies with a mutual love for all things Banks, Collins, Gabriel, Hackett, and Rutherford (and occasionally Phillips and Wilson), this series showcases the varied tastes and flavors of the band over the years…to say nothing of the varied opinions of the hosts. In the premiere episode, Justin Mancini of the Cinema Joes podcast is joined by fellow Cinema Joes host Noah Franc, as well as Noah’s brother Luke Franc, bona fide scholar and drummer. They discuss the roadmap for subsequent episodes, before recounting each of their unique paths to discovering the lads from Charterhouse. And of course, they explain why they love the band enough to start a podcast about them. Subsequent episodes will involve discussions of all of Genesis’s studio albums, extended plays, and select live albums. For every studio release, each host will select an underrated track, an overrated track (to bring the gods down to earth, of course), a favorite lyric, and a favorite musical moment. If you’re the kind of Genesis devotee who debates the highs and lows of Genesis’s prog excesses and pop sensibilities, this is a podcast for you. Likewise, if you’re totally new to the band and don’t know a Squonk from a Slipperman, we hope this podcast will encourage you to discover the riches that await you in the Genesis canon.