Tabletop Genesis Episode 83 – “A Hard Lesson”

“Who Are We Talking To?” is the question Peter Gabriel is asking on his 11th release from the upcoming album, o\i. The Tabletop discuss, then give a shoutout to the 1978 psychological horror film The Shout, and review the latest Genesis presentation from The Musical Box, “And Then There Was Phil.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 92 – “Who Are We Talking To?” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

It’s a double dose of faces! First, the Tabletop discusses “Face the Wall,” Peter Gabriel’s tenth track from the upcoming album o\i, to be released November 27. Then, it’s about Face Value as Tabletopper Mike shares stories from the recent Atmos Listening Experience in London featuring “Phil Collins in Conversation with Steven Wilson.” The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 91 – “Face the Wall” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

It’s “Strictly Tony” on this episode when Genesis co-founder Tony Banks joins the Tabletop to chat about 1995’s Strictly Inc., his other solo projects, some Genesis memories, and more! (Watch the interview on YouTube) The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 90 – A Conversation with Tony Banks first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

The Tabletoppers (along with former co-host Stacy Godfrey), dive into Strictly Inc., the 1995 collaboration between Tony Banks and Wang Chung’s Jack Hues, with Tony himself offering insight to the “genesis” of the project, the background behind each track, and more! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 89 – “Strictly Inc.” with Tony Banks first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

For those looking for a happy, upbeat track from o\i, the search is over! “Looking for the Happy,” Peter Gabriel’s ninth release from his upcoming album, has the Tabletoppers tapping the, well, table! Plus, they discuss the ten songs Phil Collins recently said were the soundtrack to his life, then brave The Roaring Waves of […] The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 88 – “Looking for the Happy” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

This year, Peter Gabriel has been releasing tracks from o\i one by one, and the latest is literally “One by One!” The Tabletoppers discuss the longest track of the bunch so far before diving into the upcoming reissues of From Genesis to Revelation and Face Value. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 87 – “One by One” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

The first half of 2026 ended with a Strawberry Moon and the latest release from Peter Gabriel, “I Belong to the Sky.” The Tabletop discuss, and then test their wits against Rolling Stone’s “World’s Hardest Phil Collins Trivia Quiz”! The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 86 – “I Belong to the Sky” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

Steve Hackett takes a little trip back with the Tabletop to the days of recording his third album, Spectral Mornings, shares his thoughts on 5.1 remixes, gives an update on his latest album, and more! To watch this interview, go to our YouTube channel. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 85 – A Conversation with Steve Hackett first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

Steve Hackett’s third solo album was his first to feature his touring band and spawned several concert staples, like “Every Day,” “Clocks,” and the title track. The Tabletoppers discuss with friend-of-the-podcast and author David Priess, and hear from Steve himself as he recalls the story behind each track. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 84 – “Spectral Mornings” with Steve Hackett first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.

The second full moon of May brought us another new track from Peter Gabriel, “A Hard Lesson.” The Tabletop discuss (spoiler alert: two thumbs up!), and comment on a recent BBC Breakfast interview with Phil Collins. The post Tabletop Genesis Episode 83 – “A Hard Lesson” first appeared on Tabletop Genesis.