Tabletop Genesis Episode 11 – Steve Hackett Interview

steve hackett tabletop genesisGenesis and solo legend Steve Hackett sits down with members of the Tabletop to discuss his latest work, Wolflight, how he chose songs for his most recent career-spanning tour, the history behind a Genesis fan-favorite tune, and more!

Be a Part of the Podcast!

AudienceParticipationIt’s audience participation time! (Don’t worry, we won’t make you raise your hands up and go, “Oooooooooo…”)

Do you have a question for the Tabletop? Want to add your 2 cents on a previous podcast discussion? If so, we’d love to have you join us (virtually) around the table in an upcoming episode!

You can do this in one of two ways:

1. Send us an audio recording (.m4a, .mp3) of your question or comment
2. Send us an email with your question or comment

Whether you are speaking or typing, please send to genesistabletop@gmail.com. We cannot guarantee we’ll be able to include all submissions in an episode, but you have a pretty good shot if you follow the guidelines below:

— Include at least your first name and where you live (not your exact address – just city, state or country.)
— Please include “Tabletop Submission” in the subject of your email.
— If you are recording your question or comment, be sure to speak clearly and somewhere without a lot of background noise.
— Feel free to direct a question to a specific member or members of the Tabletop.
— You can submit more than 1 question or comment, but if you are recording these, please send each in a separate email following the guidelines above.

Thanks! (OK, NOW stick your hands up and go, “Oooooooooooooo…”!)

Tabletop Genesis Episode 10 – “Foxtrot”

foxtrotStrap on your batwings and flower masks as the members of Tabletop Genesis discuss the band’s 1972 classic, Foxtrot. The expanded podcast covers everything from alien visitors and carved oak tables to restrictions on humanoid height – PLUS, almost an hour devoted to the magnum opus, “Supper’s Ready.”

Tabletop Genesis Episode 09 – “Peter Gabriel 3 (Melt)”

peter gabriel meltTabletop Genesis DO remember (and DO recall) Peter Gabriel’s third album as they take their first venture into a band member’s solo album. The group attempts to lead a normal discussion that includes everything from assassinations and kissing baboons to why she’s so funky (yeah!).

Tabletop Genesis Episode 08 – “Invisible Touch”

invisible touchInvisible Touch holds a special place in the hearts of many fans as their first introduction to the band, opening a doorway to their earlier “classic” material. For many others, it marked the final nail in the coffin of what was once a great band; in their ears, the album was “complete bollocks.” You might want to take cover behind sheets of double glazing as the members of Tabletop Genesis square off on the band’s divisive 1986 album.

Tabletop Genesis Ep 07 – “Spot the Pigeon” & “Seconds Out”

Spot the Pigeons Seconds OutClive Nolan of Pendragon has called it “the album that made me want to be in a rock band,” and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters said it was “one of his drum bibles.” Now hear what the members of Tabletop Genesis have to say about the band’s 1977 double live album, Seconds Out. Plus, Tabletop Tom explains why he thinks a certain Spot the Pigeon track is for the birds.