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Progressive Palaver
by 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.
Episodes
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Topographic Topics - September 2026
After taking August off, Topographic Topics returns with plenty to talk about. We start with Steven Wilson and our first taste of Requiem for a Village. The new “Village Hall Session” immediately grabbed our attention, with Steven, Randy McStine, and Russell Holzman creating something that feels...
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Episode 186 - Dada Part 5, Dada Expanded Universe
Episode 186 – Dada Part 6, Dada Expanded Universe Progressive Palaver is back with a fascinating exploration of Dada's extended musical landscape. The group unpack the solo and side ventures of band members—from Butterfly Jones to 7Horse to Michael Gurley's solo albums. The episode reveals...
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SCS45 - Kings X in Houston, May 2026
SCS45 – King’s X in Houston TX, May 2026 It had been almost three years since Joe had seen King’s X, so when the opportunity came to catch them at Scout Bar in Houston, there really wasn’t much question about whether he was going. In this Special Concert Series episode, Joe and Paul talk through...
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Episode 185 - Dada Part 4, Dada
Episode 185 – Dada Part 5, Dada Let’s cut to the chase, Dada’s fourth, self-titled album is a masterpiece. It’s that plain. Working with the absolute legend, Danny Kortchmar, the members of Dada were able to craft the perfect album. Excellent production, incomprehensibly great songwriting, and…
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Special Episode - Interview with Pat and Dan of The Tea Club, June 2026
Special Episode – Interview with Pat and Dan of The Tea Club, July 2026 When Technology Meets the Body: T-Club's Most Personal Album Yet Rarely does a band wrestle so openly with what it means to be human. T-Club's sixth album *Chasm* was born from grief, health struggles, and one genuinely...
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Episode 184 - Dada Part 3 , El Subliminoso
Episode 184 – Dada Part 3, El Subliminoso A sad day in Palaver history. My podcast mates don’t seem to perceive the unmitigated genius in El Subliminoso in the same way I do. Dada’s third record shows the brilliant trio continuing to develop both their sound and their songwriting. Not everyone is...
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Topographic Topics, July 2026
Topographic Topics – July 2026 The big news driving the episode is Asia's upcoming album *Indigo*, releasing November 6th via Frontiers Music. It will be their first studio album since 2014, which makes the announcement genuinely surprising and worth paying attention to. Joe shares his deep...
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Episode 183 - Dada Part 2, American Highway Flower
Episode 183 – Dada Part 2, American Highway Flower Is American Highway Flower a genius follow-up to Dada’s spectacular debut of Puzzle? Is a good album but suffering a bit from the sophomore slump? The truth likely lies somewhere in between. Join us as we explore this simultaneously engaging and...
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SCS44 - The Eagles in Arlington TX, May 2026
SCS44 – The Eagles in Arlington TX, May 2026 Rarely does a legacy act manage to silence a skeptic, but the Eagles did exactly that at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Joe went in with reservations and came out genuinely impressed, and that shift in perspective makes this conversation worth...
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Episode 182 - Dada Part 1, Puzzle
Episode 182 – Dada Part 1, Puzzle With this episode we start a new short segment on an unexpected band, Dada. A serendipitous find from 1992, Puzzle is Dada’s debut album and is a true gem. Dada were a genre-bending delight that manifested in strong songwriting backed up with top-flight…
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Bonus Episode - Porcupine Tree Album Rankings
Bonus Episode – Ranking Porcupine Tree Albums After eleven episodes exploring the complete Porcupine Tree studio catalog, it's finally time to rank the albums. Joe, Paul, and Ken compare their personal Top 11 lists, debate the strengths of every era of the band's evolution, discuss overlooked…
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Bonus Episode - Ranking Porcupine Tree Album Covers
Bonus Episode – Ranking Porcupine Tree Album Covers From the dreamlike mystery of On the Sunday of Life... to the haunting gaze of Fear of a Blank Planet, the surreal imagery of Deadwing, the minimalist design of Closure/Continuation, and everything in between, we debate which covers best capture...
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Episode 181 - Porcupine Tree Part 12, The Incident
Episode 181 – Porcupine Tree Part 12, The Incident For a long time, The Incident was the finale of Porcupine Tree. It’s an album that may or may not be reviled by the band themselves. As with many records in the genre, there are outstanding moments and there are confounding moments, a situation...
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Topographic Topics - June 2026
Topographic Topics – June 2026 Rarely does a single episode pack in Rush's triumphant return, the latest release from Prog cornerstone Yes, a sprawling Devin Townsend epic, and a children's book about stage fright, but here we are. Joe and Paul dive deep into Rush's recent Los Angeles concerts...
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Episode 180 - Porcupine Tree Part 11, Fear of a Blank Planet
Episode 180 – Porcupine Tree Part 11, Fear of a Blank Planet Rarely does an album get called a band's *true apex* when the world has already crowned a different record their masterpiece. That tension sits at the heart of this conversation about Porcupine Tree's "Fear of a Blank Planet," and it...
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Episode 179 - Porcupine Tree Part 10, Deadwing
Episode 179 – Porcupine Tree Part 10, Deadwing The Palaver returns with an exhaustive exploration of Porcupine Tree's eighth studio album, Deadwing (2005). The group dissects this often-overlooked masterpiece, often unfairly shadowed between In Absentia and Fear of the Blank Planet. The episode...
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Episode 178 - Porcupine Tree Part 9, In Absentia
Episode 178 – Porcupine Tree Part 9, In Absentia At long last, the beginning of the “main sequence” for Porcupine Tree, In Absentia! Enter Gavin Harrison and larger-than-life riffs. In Absentia is an album that heralds a new phase of the band’s development. From the last-minute drummer change to...
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SCS 43 - Nine Inch Nails in Austin TX, March 2026
SCS43 – Nine Inch Nails in Austin TX, March 2026 Joe recounts attending a Nine Inch Nails concert at Austin's Moody Center on March 1st, 2025 with Paul and Ken. He delivers a detailed breakdown of the production: Trent Reznor's vocal performance remains *remarkably fresh*, the rotating band...
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Episode 177 - Porcupine Tree Part 8, Lightbulb Sun
Episode 177 – Porcupine Tree Part 8, Lightbulb Sun Progressive Palaver returns with a deep dive into Porcupine Tree's Lightbulb Sun —the 2000 landmark that shifted the band toward melodic, pop-influenced progressive rock. The group explores an album that initially sparked skepticism but revealed...
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Topographic Topics - May 2026
Topographic Topics – May 2026 Rarely does a single episode pack in studio obsessions, art world acquisitions, and a 19-minute prog epic all at once. The group sits down for a genuinely exciting conversation that covers a lot of ground in just 65 minutes. At the heart of the episode is Marillion's...
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Episode 176 - Porcupine Tree Part 7, Stupid Dream
Episode 176 – Porcupine Tree Part 7, Stupid Dream Things are heating up here on the Palaver. Stupid Dream shows us Porcupine Tree as a band that is on the very verge of realizing their potential. Song-driven. Direct. Unmistakably different. This is the moment the band steps into a new…
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Episode 175- Porcupine Tree Part 6, Signify
Episode 175 – Porcupine Tree Part 6, Signify Signify presents Porcupine Tree taking another step toward their ultimate identity. Songwriting and recording begin to materialize and point the way forward. From Signify we all see the future and we like what we see. Enjoy this palaver as we enjoy…
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SCS42 - The Hooters in Glenside PA, Oct 2025
SCS42 – The Hooters in Glenside PA, Oct 2025 Rarely does a concert fulfill decades of anticipation, but Ken's long-awaited bucket list experience seeing the Hooters at the Keswick Theater in Glenside, Pennsylvania did exactly that, and it delivered in every possible way. Ken joins Joe and Paul to...
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Episode 174 - Porcupine Tree Part 5, The Sky Moves Sideways
Episode 174 – Porcupine Tree Part 5, The Sky Moves Sideways This episode dissects an album that divides opinion. Joe warmed to it despite feeling it stepped back from *Up the Downstair*. Paul and Ken acknowledge early sketches of the band's future sound—Steven Wilson's compositions show…
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SCS41 - Asia ft John Payne with Stratospheerius, Sellersville PA Oct 2025
SCS41 – Asia ft John Payne and Stratospheerius, Sellersville PA, Oct 2025 What happens when you walk into a concert expecting one thing and leave with a completely different perspective? That's exactly what happened to me recently at Sellersville Theater. I attended an Asia show featuring John...
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Episode 173 - Porcupine Tree Part 4, Up the Downstair
Episode 173 – Porcupine Tree Part 4, Up the Downstair Our exploration of Porcupine Tree continues with this sophomore effort which is a huge leap forward while still finding the Porcupine Tree path. Up the Downstair is an intriguing album with a compelling idea sitting underneath. Songwriting and...
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Topographic Topics , April 2026
Topographic Topics – April 2026 We start a new type of episode here at Progressive Palaver, Topographic Topics. We actually attempt to spend a few minutes discussing topics that are NOT years old, but only weeks or months. We plan to try this from time to time when interesting things happen in…
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Episode 172 - Porcupine Tree Part 3, On the Sunday of Life
Episode 172 – Porcupine Tree Part 3, On the Sunday of Life A Palaver for Two! Ken and Joe take some time to explore the origins of Porcupine Tree with On the Sunday of Life. A broad collection of songs spanning Steven Wilson’s early explorations. This album provides a deep pool for discovery of...
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Episode 171 - Porcupine Tree Part 2, Preamble and Introduction
Episode 171 – Porcupine Tree Part 2, Preamble and Introduction The time has finally come. The Palaver tackles Porcupine Tree in a full segment. We covered Closure/Continuation earlier as a one-off, but we now return to the cover the full PT catalog. A segment this important deserves iits own...
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Episode 170 - Prog Algorithm Mixed Bag 2025
Episode 170 – Prog Algorithm Mixed Bag, 2025 Algorithm Adventures: Discovering Hidden Gems in Progressive Rock **Discovering Progressive Rock Through Unexpected Pathways** What happens when a streaming algorithm becomes your guide through the world of progressive rock? On this episode, Joe shares...
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SCS40 - Progstock 2025
SCS40 – ProgStock 2025 A little late in releasing, but the Palaver gets to share our thoughts on ProgStock 2025 along with some help from Bleeding Edge’s Dave Ayers. Paul, Ken, and Dave were able to attend the annual festival in Rutherford NJ in 2025. As usual, there was a full schedule of prog...
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Episode 169 - Steven Wilson Part 7, The Harmony Codex
Episode 169 – Steven Wilson Part 7, The Harmony Codex The Palaver group convenes for an in-depth track-by-track analysis of Wilson's ambitious pandemic-era project. What initially seemed derivative revealed itself as something entirely original upon closer inspection. The Harmony Codex requires...
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Bonus Episode - Genesis Revisited, March 2026
Bonus Episode – Genesis Revisited, March 2026 What began as a spring break car ride listening to *Invisible Touch* evolved into a comprehensive reexamination of Genesis's entire catalog. Joe candidly explores how his podcast preparation has fundamentally changed his listening habits, replacing...
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Episode 168 - Yes Steel Cage Match
Episode 168 – Yes Steel Cage Match Three eras. Three visions. One band’s legacy. On this special episode of Progressive Palaver, we step into a Yes Steel Cage Match — comparing: • True (Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks) • Rio (Trevor Rabin) • Mirror to the Sky (Yes) Different lineups. Different...
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SCS 39 - Styx in Austin, June 2025
After years of hearing his co-hosts rave about Styx, Joe Boclair finally made it to see them live at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater in Austin—the one built right into the Circuit of the Americas Formula One racetrack. He even bought a Mr. Roboto shirt as a playful nod to Paul Zotter, Ken...
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Episode 167 - Peter Gabriel Part 11, iO
Episode 167 – Peter Gabriel Part 11, i/O Peter Gabriel's I.O. is a masterclass in production and artistry, but the release strategy nearly derailed it. On Progressive Palaver, we break down why this 17-year recording journey matters and where Gabriel's vision shines brightest. BlueSky:...
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Bonus Episode - Apple TV's Foundation, Season 3 Recap
Bonus Episode – Apple TV’s Foundation Season 3 Recap Joe and Sarah take some time to recap the third season of Foundation on Apple TV. The adaptation of this book series continues to surprise and amaze. This show is able to present all the important aspects of the original story in new and...
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Episode 166 - David Gilmour Part 1, Luck and Strange
Episode 166 – David Gimour Part 1, Luck and Strange Our first David Gilmour solo episode covers his most recent album. In (somewhat) typical Palaver fashion we start at the end of the Gilmour solo catalog to cover Luck and Strange. On this record we find a guitar god from our collective past who…
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Special Episode - Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026
Special Episode – Interview with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon, March 2026 We at the Palaver had the excellent opportunity to sit down with Rylee and Cason of Advent Horizon recently. It was an outstanding conversation discussing their upcoming album Falling Together. Rylee and Cason were…
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Episode 165 - Marillion Part 17, Seasons End 2022 Remix
Episode 165 – Marillion Part 17 – Seasons End 2022 Remix Finishing out our early 2020’s remix segment, we consider Marillion’s 2022 remix of Seasons End. The question going in was what would (or could) they do with such a fantastic original recording? As usual, the group considers this remix from...
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SCS 38 - Kansas in Houston, July 2025
SCS38 – Kansas in Austin, July 2025 We are pleased to share this recap of a Kansas show Joe and Sarah saw in July 2025. Braving the Texas summer heat in Houston, the show was at an outdoor ampitheater. The heat couldn’t stop this most excellent band from thrilling the crowds. We love this...
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Episode 164 - Marillion Part 16, Fugazi 2021 Remix
Episode 164 - Marillion Part 16, Fugazi 2021 Remix by Progressive Palaver
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Special Episode - Interview with Bill and Dave from Know Return, Dec 2025
Special Episode – Interview with Dave and Bill of Know Return, December 2025 We had the delightful opportunity to catch up with Dave Boardman and Bill Everman of the Kansas tribute band, Know Return. We look ahead with them at the exciting 2026 the band has planned starting from a date in…
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Episode 163- Yes Part 23, Talk - 30th Anniversary Edition
Episode 163 – Yes Part 23, Talk – 30th Anniversary Edition The Progressive Palaver are thrilled to revisit this generally ignored or maligned Yes classic. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of Talk, Yes released a remastered and expanded version. Demos, live version, and a smoothed out...
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SCS37 - Steven Wilson in Dallas and Philadelphia, Oct 2025
SCS37 – Steven Wilson in Dallas and Philadelphia, October 2025 The Progressive Palaver are extremely happy to welcome Dave Ayers from Bleeding Edge Interviews to this special concert series episode covering Steven Wilson’s Overview Tour. Paul, Ken, and Dave saw Steven Wilson in Philadelphia and…
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Episode 162 - Pink Floyd Part 22, A Momentary Lapse of Reason Remixed and Updated 2019
Episode 162 – Pink Floyd Part 22, A Momentary Lapse of Reason Remixed and Updated 2019 In this episode the group considers the updated version of Pink Floyd’s A Momentary Lapse of Reason. This is an album that was originally made to be “of its time.” It seems that Gilmour and company thought that...
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Episode 161 - Pink Floyd Part 21, Animals 2022 Remix
Episode 161 – Pink Floyd Part 21, Animals 2022 Remix Upfront apologies for the tense energy at the beginning of this otherwise charming episode considering the 2022 remix of Pink Floyd’s Animals. The backstory of this remix involves some now-standard drama from the band members. Once past that,...
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SCS36 - The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024
Special Concert Series 36 – The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas, Oct 2024 A blast from the past on a tangent! In October 2024, Joe and Sarah went to see The Sisters of Mercy in Dallas. This is decidedly not prog, but still of interest to the members of the Palaver. Here we share this short…
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SCS35 - Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest, Graeme
Special Concert Series 35 – Marillion Weekend Bonus Chat with Planet Marzipan Guest Graeme Here is a brief, fun look back to the Marillion Weekend in Port Zelande 2025. Joe had the immense pleasure to meet Graeme and his son on the bus from the airport to Port Zelande. An immediate friendship was...
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Special Episode - Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas, Sept 2025
Special Episode – Tom B, Joe D, and Dan M from Kansas Sept 2025 We at the Palaver were very happy to welcome Tom Brislin, Joe Deninzon, and Dan McGowan of Kansas to our show. It’s always a pleasure when we get to touch base with these fine musicians who are doing such a tremendous job of carrying...
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