Episode 14: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (David Bowie)

Episode 14: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (David Bowie)

From One More Music Pod by AdamJack

February 8, 2026 · 25 min · Season 1 · Episode 14

About this episode

This episode explores the impact and mythology of David Bowie's album 'The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars'.

In this episode of One More Music Pod we’re stepping into a world where rock and roll collided with science fiction... In 1972, David Bowie didn’t just release a record — he introduced the world to a flame-haired alien rock star sent to Earth with a message of love, doom, and dazzling ambiguity. A record that was bold, theatrical, and unlike anything that had come before it. It blurred the line between artist and character, turning an album into a full-blown mythology. So turn the lights low, lace up your platform boots, and get ready — because this is the story of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars! An album that proved that David Bowie really was from another world! 📸@onemoremusicpod📨 onemoremusicpod@gmail.com

Topics covered

  • David Bowie
  • Ziggy Stardust
  • rock and roll
  • science fiction
  • music mythology

Keywords

  • alien rock star
  • theatrical music
  • 1972
  • flame-haired

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, One More Music Pod, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars!

Places: Earth

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