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The Cultural Zeitgeist is Breathing Down Our Necks

The Cultural Zeitgeist is Breathing Down Our Necks

Welcome to Chris Gaines: The Podcast. Join us as we investigate country superstar Garth Brooks mysterious fictional persona, Chris Gaines.

There Is No Chris Gaines Without Garth Brooks

There Is No Chris Gaines Without Garth Brooks

Hosts Ashley Spurgeon and Michael Eades partake in a well-researched chat spanning from the birth of Troyal Garth Brooks up to the end of 1998.

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Behind the Life of Chris Gaines

Who was Christian Gene Gaines? We review the known facts from birth to 1999; including Crush, Straight Jacket, Fornucopia, Apostle, Triangle and Greatest Hits.

The World Meets Chris Gaines

The World Meets Chris Gaines

From Jan 1999 to the Chris Gaines album release, we pull together all the disparate threads to weave the full story of Gaines birth into the world.

The Critical Assertions of Chris Gaines

The Critical Assertions of Chris Gaines

Examining the press reception of a smoldering rock and roll character that put together an album of R&B songs that was then pitched to Adult Contemporary radio. Not great.

Notes on Camp: Finding Success in Passionate Failure

Notes on Camp: Finding Success in Passionate Failure

Having discussed the facts of the matter in great detail, Ashley and Michael approach Gaines from a more academic headspace.

Make the Choice to Live the Dream

Make the Choice to Live the Dream

Ashley and Michael summarize the Gaines affair and leave a trail of ideas for Garth to pursue in the future.