Freak Flag Flying

Legendary rock icon David Crosby in conversation with his friend, author Steve Silberman.

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  • Episode 8: Music as Healing and Sanctuary

    David Crosby and Steve Silberman continue their in-depth conversation about David’s iconic album, If I Could Only Remember My Name, in Freak Flag Flying’s final episode of season two. To begin, Steve takes you on a musical journey that features classic Croz songs that you know and love, along with rare, previously unheard tracks and…

  • Episode 7: Songs Are Holy To Us

    Welcome back to season two of Freak Flag Flying! Over the course of the next two episodes, music legend David Crosby and his friend and bestselling author Steve Silberman will take you inside the studio (literally) for an all-encompassing look at David’s timeless masterpiece, If I Could Only Remember My Name, with their conversations taking…

  • Introducing | Breaking Waves: Seattle

    Breaking Waves: Seattle is the story of the scene that defined rock in the ‘90s. The show traces the roots of grunge, and details the rise and fall of the Seattle scene, and concludes with a look forward, examining the legacy of grunge and highlighting the current and emerging artists who will create Seattle’s next…

  • Episode 6: Creating the Inexplicably Fantastic

    In this second episode of Freak Flag Flying Season 2, music legend David Crosby and best-selling author Steve Silberman dive even deeper into David’s new album For Free and discuss how some of the songs and collaborations from this album came to be. James Raymond (son of David Crosby and frequent musical collaborator) once again…

  • Episode 5: Finding The Chemistry

    Hello Freak Flag Faithful! We couldn’t be more excited to bring you a second season of Freak Flag Flying with music legend David Crosby and his longtime friend and best-selling author, Steve Silberman. Their conversations took place at Hyde Street Studios, formerly Wally Heider Studios, where David’s classic album If I Could Only Remember My…

  • Eric Krasno Plus One: Michael League

    Hey Freak Flag Flying fans! We’re bringing you a conversation with David Crosby’s collaborator Michael League from the Eric Krasno Plus One podcast. Check it out if you like what you hear to discover dozens of interviews with amazing musicians!On this episode of Eric Krasno Plus One, Kraz talks with Snarky Puppy founder and bassist Michael…

  • Biscuits & Jam: Willie Nelson Interview

    We wanted to share an episode of Biscuits & Jam, created by the publishers of Southern Living Magazine. It’s a podcast about home, family, tradition, and Southern culture as described by amazing artists. Today we’re sharing an interview with the legendary Willie Nelson. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or wherever you find your favorite…

  • Festival Circuit: New Orleans!

    We wanted to share the trailer of a brand new podcast from Osiris that premieres on Thursday, July 9. If you like what you hear, please subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

  • Past, Present, Future, Live!

    Hey, Freak Flag Flying listeners! We wanted to share a brand new podcast that we’ve been working on, called Past, Present, Future, Live! This episode features Rhett Miller, the frontman for the Old 97s and a prolific singer/songwriter in his own right. We talk about his journey from Dallas to LA to New York, and all…

  • Coda: Dust Off Those Rusty Strings

    In the final episode of this series, Osiris co-founder and Phish lyricist Tom Marshall speaks with Freak Flag Flying host Steve Silberman about his path from diehard music fan to bestselling author, the influence of the Beat poets on both David Crosby’s generation of musicians and on Steve personally, and a whole lot more. As usual we’ll be…

  • Episode 4: Time is the Final Currency

    In Episode 4, David reflects on the highs and lows of the relationships among CSNY, and considers whether they might ever play together again. Crosby also explains his deep friendship and musical connection with Jerry Garcia, and we’ll hear an unreleased track of David jamming with The Grateful Dead.This episode concludes with David considering his own…

  • Episode 3: Only a Child, Laughing

    In Episode 3, David discusses the power of harmony and the deep roots of his inspiration to create profound music through vocal chemistry.Steve and David also discuss David’s success and departure from The Byrds, his relationship with Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia, and the all-star cast of musicians who contributed to his first solo record, If I…

  • Episode 2: Ghost Prints on the Tape

    In Episode 2 David opens up about the roots of his musical and political activism, and the urgent need for more of the same today. We also explore the power of harmony, and Crosby’s inspiration for some of the songs that defined his generation.David and Steve candidly discuss the virtues and vices of a superstar…

  • Episode 1: Set a Course and Go

    In Episode 1, David and Steve waste no time getting personal. They talk about the deep roots of their friendship, David’s relationship with his son James, and how it transformed his career after leaving CSN, and the inspirations for David’s musical renaissance of the last five years. This is just the beginning of the discussion…

  • Trailer: Freak Flag Flying

    A preview of Freak Flag Flying, a new Osiris podcast featuring David Crosby in conversation with his friend, award-winning science writer Steve Silberman. These interviews cover everything from David’s earliest musical relationships with legendary peers like Bob Dylan and Jerry Garcia; the years of The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young; his musical legacy;…

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