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This four-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album "Tusk" against the supplemental "The Alternate Tusk," made up of new takes and mixes. This polarizing album defied expectations of 'a sequel to the world's best-selling record' and holds deeply introspective and personal messages.
"Tusk (Deluxe Edition)" and "Fleetwood Mac Live (Deluxe Edition)" are available everywhere from Warner Records.
Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at Patreon.com/LFGx

Click here to view the episode transcript.

• (00:00) - Two Tusks (Teaser)

This four-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album "Tusk" against the supplemental "The Alternate Tusk," made up of new takes and mixes. This polarizing album defied expectations of 'a sequel to the world's best-selling record' and holds deeply introspective and personal messages.
In Side A, Bryce and Jeff lay the groundwork for the album, introduce "Get Tusked," and explore the first five tracks: Over & Over, The Ledge, Think About Me, Save Me a Place, and Sara.

"Tusk (Deluxe Edition)," "Fleetwood Mac Live (Deluxe Edition)," and "Mirage Tour '82 (Live)" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:06) - Intro to Fleetwood Mac and Tusk
• (13:44) - Over & Over
• (24:57) - Over & Over (Alternate)
• (33:59) - The Ledge
• (41:07) - The Ledge (Alternate)
• (45:55) - Intermission
• (47:03) - Think About Me
• (52:29) - Think About Me (Alternate)
• (58:21) - Save Me a Place
• (01:04:02) - Save Me a Place (Alternate)
• (01:10:58) - Sara
• (01:21:29) - Sara (Alternate)
• (01:36:02) - Closing - Sara (Live, 8/28/80)

In Side B, Bryce and Jeff explore the second set of songs from "Tusk" and "The Alternate Tusk": What Makes You Think You're The One, Storms, That's All For Everyone, Not That Funny, and Sisters of the Moon. Plus, reactions to the stellar Sister of the Moon live performance.

"Tusk (Deluxe Edition)," "Fleetwood Mac Live (Deluxe Edition)," and "Mirage Tour '82 (Live)" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

This four-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album "Tusk" against the supplemental "The Alternate Tusk," made up of new takes and mixes. This polarizing album defied expectations of 'a sequel to the world's best-selling record' and holds deeply introspective and personal messages. 

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:06) - Intro to Tusk Side B
• (03:48) - What Makes You Think You're The One
• (13:39) - What Makes You Think You're The One (Alternate)
• (20:53) - Storms
• (28:16) - Storms (Alternate)
• (44:36) - That's All For Everyone
• (52:14) - That's All For Everyone (Alternate)
• (01:04:02) - Intermission
• (01:05:06) - Not That Funny
• (01:22:12) - Not That Funny (Alternate)
• (01:32:52) - Sisters of the Moon
• (01:45:12) - Sisters of the Moon (Alternate)
• (01:56:12) - Closing - Sisters of the Moon (Live, 8/21/80)

In Side C, Bryce and Jeff investigate the third set of songs from "Tusk" and "The Alternate Tusk": Angel, That's Enough for Me, Brown Eyes, Never Make Me Cry, and I Know I'm Not Wrong. Plus: reactions to a rare performance of Brown Eyes performed live. Hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.

"Tusk (Deluxe Edition)" and "Live (Deluxe Edition)" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

This four-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album "Tusk" against the supplemental "The Alternate Tusk," made up of new takes and mixes. This polarizing album defied expectations of 'a sequel to the world's best-selling record' and holds deeply introspective and personal messages. 

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:06) - Intro to Tusk Side C
• (02:08) - Angel
• (12:40) - Angel (Alternate)
• (28:05) - That's Enough for Me
• (33:57) - That's Enough for Me (Alternate)
• (41:20) - Brown Eyes
• (50:31) - Brown Eyes (Alternate)
• (01:05:25) - Intermission
• (01:06:28) - Never Make Me Cry
• (01:12:20) - Never Make Me Cry (Alternate)
• (01:23:27) - I Know I'm Not Wrong
• (01:31:14) - I Know I'm Not Wrong (Alternate)
• (01:39:58) - Closing - Brown Eyes (Live, 10/22/82)

In Side D, Bryce and Jeff discuss the final cuts from "Tusk" and "The Alternate Tusk": Honey Hi, Beautiful Child, Walk a Thin Line, Tusk, and Never Forget. Plus, thoughts on the entirety of the albums, what happens with Fleetwood Mac after Tusk, and closing out with Tusk's biggest live moment. Hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.

"Tusk (Deluxe Edition)," "The Dance," and "Fleetwood Mac: Live in Boston" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

This four-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1979 album "Tusk" against the supplemental "The Alternate Tusk," made up of new takes and mixes. This polarizing album defied expectations of 'a sequel to the world's best-selling record' and holds deeply introspective and personal messages.

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:05) - Intro to Tusk Side D
• (02:15) - Honey Hi
• (12:05) - Honey Hi (Alternate)
• (21:23) - Beautiful Child
• (32:02) - Beautiful Child (Alternate)
• (47:27) - Walk a Thin Line
• (56:42) - Walk a Thin Line (Alternate)
• (01:07:01) - Intermission
• (01:08:07) - Tusk
• (01:31:49) - Tusk (Alternate)
• (01:38:40) - Never Forget
• (01:56:07) - Never Forget (Alternate)
• (02:02:16) - Thoughts on Tusk
• (02:14:06) - What happens after Tusk?
• (02:26:08) - Closing - Tusk (Live, 9/23/03)

Before Tusk, there was Rumours. This two-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours" against alternate and mixes while covering the emotionally treacherous recording process. This pop epic gripped the world with its direct confessions and storied heartaches.
"Rumours (Super Deluxe)" and "Mirage Tour '82 (Live)" are available everywhere from Warner Records.
Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at Patreon.com/LFGx

Click here to view the episode transcript.

Before Tusk, there was Rumours. This two-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours" against alternates and early takes while covering the emotionally treacherous recording process. This pop epic gripped the world with its direct confessions and storied heartaches. Two Tusks unpacks this legendary confessional track-by-track with insights and stories from those recording sessions. Hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours (Super Deluxe)," and "Mirage Tour '82 (Live)," and "Live in Boston" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

Click here to watch a video of this episode.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:15) - Intro to Fleetwood Mac and Rumours
• (14:32) - Second Hand News
• (29:40) - Second Hand News (Sessions, Roughs & Outtakes)
• (39:21) - Dreams
• (52:20) - Dreams (SRO)
• (01:03:59) - Never Going Back Again
• (01:12:22) - Never Going Back Again (Acoustic Duet)
• (01:21:55) - Intermission
• (01:22:56) - Don't Stop
• (01:31:43) - Don't Stop (SRO)
• (01:40:45) - Go Your Own Way
• (01:57:51) - Go Your Own Way (Early Take)
• (02:04:53) - Songbird
• (02:15:45) - Songbird (SRO)
• (02:28:33) - Closing - Never Going Back Again ("Live on PBS in Boston 2004" concert video)

In Side B, we break down "Rumours" Side B with iconic songs like "The Chain" and "Gold Dust Woman." Plus, we close out with thoughts on "Rumours" and a fiery live performance of "The Chain."

Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours (Super Deluxe)," and "Mirage Tour '82 (Live)" are available everywhere from Warner Records. Thank you to the band, crews, and staff for this iconic music.
Buckingham Nick's "Buckingham Nicks" is available from Rhino Records.
Hole's "Gold Dust Woman" appears on the soundtrack album for "The  Crow: City of Angels," available from Hollywood Records.

Subscribe to Two Tusks on all podcast directories and the show's homepage https://twotusks.transistor.fm

Two Tusks is produced by Bryce Castillo and hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.
Bryce:
https://bsky.app/profile/bryce.marbles.win
https://www.youtube.com/@BryceCastillo
https://marbles.win

Jeff:
https://www.youtube.com/@RageSelect
https://www.rageselect.com
https://bsky.app/profile/rageselect.bsky.social

This podcast was made first for the wonderful folks at https://Patreon.com/LFGx. Subscribe on Patreon to hear every episode of Two Tusks ad-free with full previews for a one-stop tusking experience.

Before Tusk, there was Rumours. This two-part podcast examines Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours" against alternates and early takes while covering the emotionally treacherous recording process. This pop epic gripped the world with its direct confessions and storied heartaches. Two Tusks unpacks this legendary confessional track-by-track with insights and stories from those recording sessions. Hosted by Bryce C and Jeff S.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Click here to watch a video of this episode.

• (00:00) - Opening
• (01:15) - Intro to Rumours Side B
• (02:50) - The Chain
• (14:23) - Keep Me There (With Vocal)
• (23:04) - The Chain (Demo)
• (30:57) - You Make Loving Fun
• (41:20) - You Make Loving Fun (Sessions, Roughs & Outtakes)
• (52:47) - Intermission
• (53:54) - I Don't Want to Know
• (01:01:08) - I Don't Want to Know (Early Take)
• (01:10:05) - Oh Daddy
• (01:20:19) - Oh Daddy (Early Take)
• (01:29:02) - Gold Dust Woman
• (01:49:12) - Gold Dust Woman (#1 SRO)
• (01:56:34) - Thoughts on Rumours, Tusk
• (02:06:09) - Closing - The Chain (Live at the Forum) from "Mirage Tour '82"