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Jefferson Airplane Part 30: The David Freiberg Jefferson Starship Interview (Part 2: The 1980s) (Knee Deep In The Hoopla) (Ep. 282B)
Monday, October 26, 2026 • Duration 12:57
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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 30 of the series features David Freiberg fielding some very difficult questions, as he gives his impressions of Jefferson Starship’s Eighties era, from 1979’s Freedom At Point Zero to his unceremonious exit during the sessions for Starship’s Knee Deep In The Hoopla.
Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
Who actually titled his song “Jane”;
Whether or not there was trepidation about Grace rejoining the band;
His feelings about Jefferson Starship’s music in the Eighties;
If the name change to Starship had a deeper significance to him;
What David did for the 20 years between leaving and rejoining Jefferson Starship;
The rumors behind his firing;
The fallout between David and Paul Kantner;
And an overview of the four albums released by the 1980s iteration of Jefferson Starship: Freedom At Point Zero, Modern Times, Winds Of Change, and Nuclear Furniture, plus Starship’s Knee Deep In The Hoopla.
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Jefferson Airplane Part 29: The Full Story Behind Starship’s Knee Deep In The Hoopla (Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive Series) (Ep. 282)
Episode 282
Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 16:56
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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 29 of the series is an audiobook-style expose of how a band whose ideals were once so crucial to their very existence could end up disconnecting entirely from their roots and releasing an album like Knee Deep In The Hoopla.
Here are just a few of the many things discussed in this episode of Discograffiti:
Jefferson Airplane Part 28: The China Kantner Isler Interview (Part 2), The Full Story Behind Growing Up As The Jefferson Starship’s Starchild (Ep. 281B)
Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 12:52
For the full, ad-free, 91-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 28 of the series is a 90-minute, full-disclosure interview with the gifted, fascinating offspring of Paul Kantner & Grace Slick about what it was like to grow up as the Jefferson Starship Starchild.
Here are just a few of the many things that China discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
Jefferson Airplane Part 27: The China Kantner Isler Interview (Part 1), The Full Story Behind Every Jefferson Starship Song That Has Meaning For Her (Ep. 281)
Episode 281
Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 20:02
For the full, ad-free, 53-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 27 of the series is a very special episode. It’s a music nerd’s twist on the age-old free association word game, and I’m playing with China Kantner Isler…using the titles of every Jefferson Starship song ever. China stops me whenever I get to a song that has meaning for her, and explains the fascinating backstory behind each and every one.
Jefferson Airplane Part 26: The Full Story Behind Jefferson Starship Mk. II (Freedom At Point Zero, Modern Times, & Winds Of Change) (Ep. 280B)
Monday, October 12, 2026 • Duration 13:33
For the full, ad-free, 42-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 26 of the series covers arguably the most entertainingly batty time period of the ex-Airplaners story—from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s—in the style of an audiobook.
Here are just a few of the many things discussed in this episode of Discograffiti:
281A. The Discograffiti Soldiers of Sound Podcast: RUDY FISCHMANN
Episode 48
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Duration 40:18
Rudy Fischmann passed away this morning at 7:20 am.
Four years ago, he started listening to Discograffiti, and signed up for Patreon. I reached out to him, and we became fast friends. He’s 54—just three months older than me—and he told me during our first conversation that he had brain cancer. He began making this show—in case you’re unfamiliar with it, I’m pretty sure The Discograffiti Soldiers of Sound Podcast is the world’s only podcast within a podcast. And yet here we are, 150 episodes later, and Rudy has created a show that’s lasted far longer than most regular podcasts. And it’s literalized the Discograffiti community, bringing folks together far and wide as friends, collaborators, and…hell, possibly even as lovers, as far as I know.
Throughout this entire time, I had never met Rudy, due to our geographical distance. But when he went into hospice recently, I unhesitantly leaped into my car and drove the six hours from New Jersey to Virginia. I stayed in the bed beside him for several days. We watched tons of music docs, we laughed a whole lot, we ate well, and we took a hell of a lot of pleasure in each others’ company.
Quicksilver Part 8: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Quicksilver, Comin’ Thru, and Solid Silver (Interview Part 5) (Ep. 280)
Episode 280
Friday, October 9, 2026 • Duration 23:43
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The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Quicksilver Part 7: David Freiberg Reveals The Full Story Behind Quicksilver Messenger Service’s Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me (Interview Part 4) (Ep. 279B)
Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 12:00
For the full, ad-free, 52-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Private Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
The Full Version: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti/posts/167686301
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. The Crazy Tale of Quicksilver Messenger Service is an audio documentary series that was crafted to act as the ultimate assemblage of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. This 8-episode series is built around a 2 1/2 hour interview with The Patti Smith Group’s Lenny Kaye, and the main event: an unprecedentedly detailed five-hour interview with last man standing David Freiberg, a very special experience that—regardless of how you feel about the group—will absolutely blow your mind with its unique twists and turns. There’s in-depth commentary on their history, a slew of endlessly wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Graham Nash Reveals The Full Story Behind Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young’s 1974 Stadium Tour (Ep. 279)
Episode 279
Friday, October 2, 2026 • Duration 49:18
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Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, Graham Nash dissects the extravagant lunacy that accompanied CSNY’s 1974 stadium tour, which Crosby referred to as “The Doom Tour”. Discograffiti’s Wild Tales: The Graham Nash Interview Series tackles every last release Graham ever had a hand in creating, including CSN/Y, C&N, and his solo career, detailing a history almost too wild to be believed.
Here are just a few of the many things that Graham discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
A laundry list of the various excesses in which the four men indulged on that tour;
Good times and horror stories involving the copious cocaine imbibed that summer;
The band members’ wild personal trips during that tour, including Stills’ ornate fantasy life as a clandestine operative in the jungles of Vietnam;
Graham’s personal hang time with Neil Young after the tour;
And an in-depth deep dive on the music made for the CSNY box set 1974
Jefferson Airplane Part 25: The David Freiberg Jefferson Starship Interview (Part 1: The 1970s) (Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, & Earth) (Ep. 278B)
Monday, September 28, 2026 • Duration 12:37
For the full, ad-free, 38-minute podcast, either subscribe to Discograffiti’s Patreon at the Major Tier or higher, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link: https://www.patreon.com/discograffiti
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. Feed Your Head: The Great Jefferson Airplane Deep Dive is an audio documentary that was consciously crafted to act as the ultimate repository of fact and opinion on one of the greatest bands to ever walk the face of the earth. It includes long-form interviews, commentary on their history, wild stories, and star ratings for every release.
Part 25 of the series features David Freiberg giving his impressions of Jefferson Starship’s 1970s era, from 1970’s Blows Against The Empire sessions to the band’s dissolution in late 1978.
Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
Paul kidnaps the Nuclear Furniture master tapes;
The split in the band that causes a civil war;
Paul & David Freiberg’s exits from the band;
The formation of KBC;
Jorma becomes a heroin addict;
The complete story of “We Built This City”;
And an overview of Nuclear Furniture, but a seriously deep deep-dive on Knee Deep In The Hoopla.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
If you’re already a member, please comment below about your experience.
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This is Part 8 of the series—and the final part of my discussion with David—in which we cover the time period during which Dino flies the plane into the side of a mountain, and the band recorded their final three records: Quicksilver, Comin’ Thru, & Solid Silver.
Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
A peek into the making of Baron Von Tollbooth & The Chrome Nun with Grace Slick & Paul Kantner;
Dino’s hard left in remaking Quicksilver into a brass-backed groove outfit before it flamed out;
The wild turnstile of personnel changes that shuffled the band’s deck before the original gang reunited for Solid Silver;
Whatever happened to the founding members of Quicksilver in their post-breakup years;
An in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Quicksilver, Comin’ Thru, & Solid Silver;
And an appended epilogue addressing the death of Greg Elmore, which happened seven days after our main interview and made David the last man standing.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
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This is Part 7 of the series—and part 4 of my discussion with David—in which we cover the time period during which Nicky Hopkins & Dino Valenti joined the band, and they recorded Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me.
Here are just a few of the many things that David discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast:
The stylistic hard left taken by the band after Gary Duncan split;
His relationship with the legendary Girl Freiberg;
Dino joins the band;
His experience relocating to Hawaii to record two albums at a Boy Scout camp that didn’t even have electricity;
The big falling-out that happened out there;
Cipollina’s departure and his post-Quicksilver musical activity;
One of the craziest arrest stories I’ve ever heard;
And an in-depth, track-by-track deep dive on every song off Shady Grove, Just For Love, & What About Me.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
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There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
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David’s attempts to keep Jefferson Airplane together;
His favorite record from the Starship’s first era;
His favorite of the two Starship eras overall;
What happened at that 1978 gig in Germany;
His favorite Marty Balin moment ever;
How his classic song “Jane” was born;
And an overview of Blows Against The Empire, Baron Von Tollbooth, Manhole, and the four albums released by the 1970s iteration of Jefferson Starship: Dragon Fly, Red Octopus, Spitfire, and Earth.
There is no other Patreon in existence where you get more for your money. 4 shows a week is what it takes these days to successfully blot out our unacceptable reality…so do yourself a favor and give it a shot for at least one month to see what I’m talking about.
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