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David Duchovny Talks New Album ‘Prince of Pieces,’ & The X-Files Reboot

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Show Notes

David Duchovny joins Erik Zachary on the Spout Podcast to talk about his fourth studio album, Prince of Pieces, and the stories, relationships and musical influences behind it. Duchovny opens up about writing “Stay on the Train” for his daughter, the emotional connection to Harry Chapin’s “Cat’s in the Cradle,” and how songs like “Puff the Magic Dragon” unexpectedly influenced his first film, House of D.

Duchovny also looks back on growing up in New York, discovering music through the radio, seeing Prince and Marvin Gaye perform at Radio City Music Hall, and the evolution from traditional Hollywood press to the podcast era. He reflects on his work on The X-Files, Californication, Twin Peaks, Sex and the City and Aquarius, his upcoming European tour, and why he wishes Aquarius had gotten a few more seasons.

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