Tabletop Genesis

Tabletop Genesis

Author: Tabletop Genesis Language: English Episodes: 77
Gather around the table with Simon Godfrey, Stacy Godfrey, Mike Lord, Eli Noetinger, and Tom Roche for Tabletop Genesis. This is a conversation among friends who happen to share a deep, often delightfully absurd, affection for the legendary band Genesis. The tone is set not in a formal studio, but in the easy camaraderie of a shared space, where discussions about intricate song structures can effortlessly spiral into surreal tangents inspired by the band's own lyrical imagery. Each episode of this music podcast delves into the catalog, from early Peter Gabriel-era epics to the chart-topping Phil Collins hits, treating every album and oddity with a mix of genuine analysis and playful reverence. Listeners will hear passionate debates, unexpected connections, and personal stories tied to the music, all filtered through the group's unique dynamic. It’s less a critical dissection and more a celebratory exploration, capturing the fun of discovering shared obsessions. The result is a podcast that feels like joining a lively, informed, and slightly silly listening party, where the sole agenda is to wax poetic about everything from a solitary song to an entire conceptual universe, always with the understanding that talking about Genesis should be as creatively engaging as the music itself.
Episodes
Tabletop Genesis Episode 52 – “Peter Gabriel (Security)” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:55:47
There’s plenty of “dancing on the tabletop” as we discuss Peter Gabriel’s fourth solo album. Adam Kromelow from the Genesis Piano Project brings his musical expertise (aka, nerdiness) to help breakdown the genius of thes…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 51 – “Testify” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:59:47
When Tabletoppers Mike and Tom were guests on Al Melchior’s “You, Me, and an Album” podcast, they discussed the highs and (swing) lows of Phil Collins’ 2002 release, “Testify.” What did they think? Don’t get them started…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 48 – Post-U.S. Tour Wrap Up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:58
The Tabletop reflects on what most likely were the last Genesis shows ever on American soil (the soil, the soil, the soil!). Former Tabletoppers Stacy and Simon Godfrey join the discussion to share their thoughts on the…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 47 – “Breaking the Band: Genesis” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:09
The fights! The jealousy! The rivalries! The Reelz Channel turned up the drama to 11 in their recent entertaining special, “Breaking the Band: Genesis.” Former Tabletopper Stacy Godfrey shares her experience being a “tal…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 46 – “Genesis Piano Project” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:42
The Tabletop sit down with friend and Genesis Piano Project member Adam Kromelow to discuss the new album, which was recorded at Charterhouse, the alma mater of the band’s founding members. Plus, we look back on the lega…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 45 – “The Last Domino?” Tour: Take Two [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
As “The Last Domino?” Tour finally gets under way, the Tabletop shares their hopes, dreams, and expectations for the long-awaited reunion shows. Plus, they discuss the upcoming 2-CD “Hits” collection and the recent tour…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 44 – “No Jacket Required” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:08:02
There’s a girl that’s been on our minds … all the time … Sta-Sta-Stacy! Former Tabletopper Stacy Godfrey (and current host of “No Words Music”) pulls up a chair to discuss Phil Collins’ Grammy Award-winning album, “No Ja…