Local Melbourne author Chris O'Connor has just released a new book on Bob Dylan called, You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners (Melbourne Books, 2025).

In this episode, guest host John A. Tait and Chris cover some of the themes contained in the book, such as the many voices of Bob Dylan, the storyteller, cover versions of Dylan songs, and Dylan’s own reworkings of his tracks. They also play a selection of Dylan's songs—some classic, some with a few surprises. And no protest songs this time around—John and Chris are saving those for Part 2, later in the year.

Subterranean Homesick Blues
Tangled Up in Blue
Lay Lady Lay
Make you feel My Love (performed by Adele)
Blind Willie McTell
Forever Young
Every Grain of Sand
Like a Rolling Stone

Image credit: Detail of O'Connor's book 'You Don't Need a Weatherman - Bob Dylan for Beginners', Melbourne Books and Chris O'Connor.