Tabletop Genesis Episode 80 – “What Lies Ahead”

Tabletop Genesis Episode 80 – “What Lies Ahead”

Author: Tabletop Genesis March 6, 2026 Duration: 37:27
Peter Gabriel’s third full moon release of 2026, “What Lies Ahead,” sees a final version of the track that first sneaked into his set lists in 2012 and 2023. The Tabletop discuss! Plus, Phil Collins is nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (finally!), Tony Banks speaks to the LA Times about his […]

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 75

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Tabletop Genesis Episode 40 – “Peter Gabriel 1 (Car)” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:10:15
Hearts around the Tabletop are going boom, boom, boom as the members dive deep into Peter Gabriel’s debut solo album. The 1977 release finds the former Genesis frontman exploring a variety of musical landscapes, from gra…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 38 – “A Trick of the Tail” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:49:24
Holy Mother of God! Though many thought Peter Gabriel’s departure in 1975 signaled the end of Genesis, the remaining members—with drummer Phil Collins taking on lead vocals—proved them wrong with 1976’s “A Trick of the T…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 37 – “Wise After The Event” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43:24
As a founding member of Genesis, Anthony Phillips was considered to be the driving force in the early days, and his departure almost ended the band. He has since created a wealth of solo material, and in this episode the…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 36 – “The Last Domino?” Tour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:49
Members of the Tabletop react to the news of “The Last Domino?” tour, Genesis’ first outing in 13 years. Which old songs might they revisit? Can Nic Collins fill Phil’s shoes? Will they come to the U.S.? The members disc…
Tabletop Genesis Episode 31 – “Genesis Live” [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:03
The Tabletop drops the needle on the first live album from Genesis, a fantastic five-song (and one unaccompanied bass pedal solo) snapshot of the group in top form during the 1973 Foxtrot tour.