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Bowie Book Club Podcast

Bowie Book Club Podcast

Greg Miller & Kristianne Huntsberger 100 Episodes Jul 27, 2026

Two longtime friends have run a book club for years, originally as an excuse to drink and gossip. After David Bowie's death in January 2016, they found renewed purpose and decided to seriously read through the books he loved. This podcast documents their journey through Bowie's personal reading list, blending literary discussion with their enduring friendship. It's a heartfelt tribute to Bowie's intellectual legacy.

Episodes

Basquiat - The Notebooks
Basquiat - The Notebooks Jul 27, 2026 01:01:07 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Basquiat - The Notebooks edited by Larry Warsh - just like the ones you used in grade school, but probably worth a lot more!
Cheap Novelties by Ben Katchor
Cheap Novelties by Ben Katchor Jun 22, 2026 46:19 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Cheap Novelties by Ben Katchor about one man's eternal search for Herbert Water, or a Grape Bosphorus, at least. All you have is cans?
The Immoralist by Andre Gide
The Immoralist by Andre Gide May 18, 2026 00:44:00 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Immoralist by Andre Gide, about a guy who spends a lot of time telling his friends how immoral he is. Almost as good as Maldoror!
The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis
The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis Apr 20, 2026 00:51:00 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis, which turns out to be more than just a vehicle for the majestic acting of Harry Dean Stanton!
Grendel by John Gardner
Grendel by John Gardner Mar 23, 2026 00:49:25 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read a book about a muppet (?) monster and his tour of the philosophical hot spots, Grendel by John Gardner.
The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano
The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano Mar 2, 2026 00:52:01 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano - a far-ranging tome about poets who never seem to write any poetry, but do a lot of other crazy stuff.
Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel
Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel Jan 26, 2026 00:49:01 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, which tells the tale of arch-fixer Thomas Cromwell without a mention of turkey legs.
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin
The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin Dec 22, 2025 00:46:11 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin, a story of hot beer and cold nights (and many, many other more important themes and ideas!)
The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan
The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan Nov 24, 2025 00:51:45 Welcome to another episode of the **Bowie Book Club**, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Medium is the Massage by Marchall McLuhan, a stew of images, aphorisms and (maybe unfounded?) optimism that will loosen up those tired media muscles.
Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley
Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley Oct 20, 2025 00:47:08 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley, which (much to our surprise) is not Chronicles of Narnia fan-fic despite the appearance of a Big Lion who solves everything. Also features drugs that are fiended after throughout.
The Spear of Destiny by Trevor Ravenscroft
The Spear of Destiny by Trevor Ravenscroft Sep 22, 2025 00:46:41 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read (or maybe just encountered on the Astral Plane?) The Spear of Destiny, Trevor Ravenscroft's minimally factual tale of the occult and its hallucinatory hold on Adolf Hilter.
Backstage Passes by Angela Bowie
Backstage Passes by Angela Bowie Aug 18, 2025 00:56:58 Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books hasreigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Backstage Passes by Angie Bowie, a tell-all that includes flying saucers, devil-haunted pools, and John Bonham's breakfast. Oh, and David Bowie too.

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