John and Jesse Malloy continue their Fantastic Bowie Voyage...

In this interview, I spoke with John and Jesse Malloy, the creators of the Fantastic Voyage podcast, about their just-completed 89-episode exploration of the music, film, and legacy of David Bowie. We talked about how the podcast began as a Dylan concept before evolving into an album-by-album journey through Bowie’s career, including underappreciated releases and unexpected detours like an episode about the obscure movie, The Linguini Incident. The Malloys shared why Bowie’s work continues to spark such deep engagement, how the pandemic helped launch their project, and what kind of work Bowie might have produced had he lived through that moment in history. They also spoke about memorable episodes, such as their interview with Mike Garson, and explained how Bowie’s ambiguity fuels rich, ongoing discussion among fans. We touched on musical insights—like a specific chord progression in “Zeros” or the Madonna riff that echoes a lesser-known Bowie song. The Malloys offered thoughts on Bowie’s posthumous legacy, and how their experience making the podcast deepened their appreciation of his catalog. It’s a conversation that looks at why Bowie’s work remains so rewarding to revisit. If you are a fan of the Fantastic Voyage podcast or David Bowie, you won't want to miss this one!