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015 - Bobby Songs Mar 06, 2018

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We begin the Spring thaw with a visit from my good friend and the founder of both the Helping Friendly Podcast and the Osiris Podcast Network, RJ Bee. RJ wanted to talk about Bobby songs so that's just what we'll do. We also, spend a fair amount of time discussing the work of the late John Perry Barlow. Barlow's writing for the Grateful Dead along with his advocacy for an open internet via the Electronic Frontier Foundation are both keys to the very existence of this podcast. He will be missed and forever held in the utmost esteem.

In addition to chatting about Weir, Barlow, and being a Grateful Dead fan, RJ and I assembled a set of tunes for you to enjoy. Check us out in two weeks for the second set.

014 - Playing In The Band Feb 06, 2018

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We've made it through January and the days are getting longer. Although the men in the top hats have disturbed the groundhogs, hibernation isn't quite over so we have a one-part episode this month. Here's hoping the hot jams warm your home.

This go round, I'm dusting off a mix that I assembled several years back that amounts to a fairly epic survey of the song Playing In The Band. In true Grateful Dead fashion, this jam covers a lot of ground and should not disappoint. The full breakdown of included clips is listed below.

We'll be back next month with a guest and a ton of music for you to dig upon. In the meantime, thanks for tuning in, please share this with your friends, and consider posting a review on the iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.

013 - One-Off Venues: Set 2 Jan 16, 2018

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It's cold outside but the jams are nice and hot on this episode. This here is part two of our survey of shows from one-time venues. Andy is back once more and we've a whole new batch of tracks and venues to discuss.

This being set two, things get a little more loose and a lot weirder-- Just the way I like them.

Thanks again to Andy, for coming on and bringing his wealth of Grateful Dead knowledge along with his sense of humor. And thanks to you, kind listeners, for checking out the show.

Set Two Dancin' In The Street (1970-05-06), Second That Emotion (1971-04-13), Dark Star > The Other One > St. Stephen > Drums... (1970-03-24), ...Drums > Jam (1978-01-13), Around And Around > Johnny B. Goode (1980-06-20), Attics Of My Life (1970-10-24)

012 - One-Off Venues: Set 1 Jan 02, 2018

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We're kicking off 2018 with another visit from my good friend, Andy Barnes. Together we dug into a list of venues that the Grateful Dead only visited one time and we've assembled what I hope you'll find to be an entertaining listen.

We cover a fair big of ground in this set, from the 60's to the 80's, with some rock, blues, and jamming throughout. Once again, this will be a two-parter, continuing with Ep013 in two weeks. So spin this up and hunker down by the fire as we wait out the Winter together.

Thanks again to Andy, for coming on and bringing his wealth of knowledge along with his sense of humor. And thanks to you, kind listeners, for checking out the show.

Set One Good Morning, Little Schoolgirl, Doin' That Rag (1969-05-16), Green Green Grass Of Home > Slewfoot (1969-07-03), China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider (1970-03-08), Bird Song (1980-12-06), Althea, Let It Grow (1982-04-03)

011 - Ghosts of New Years' Past Dec 05, 2017

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This month we take a look at a few of those New Year's Eve performances and play some choice cuts to help you close out your year. We've got the Rock & Roll, Blues, and, my personal favorite genre, Face-Melting Jams.

So, polish off the egg nog and break into the bubbly, cos we're gonna party like it's 1969.

Please, don't forget to follow the >@BrokedownPod twitter account for regular news, live tweetstorms of shows as I listen, and other minutiae. We also now have an Instagram account. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use iTunes, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

Set One

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider (69), Next Time You See Me (69), You Win Again (71), Big Boy Pete (69), Dire Wolf (70), Mister Charlie (71), Box Of Rain (72), Jam > Black Peter (71), Uncle John’s Band (69)

Set Two Sugar Magnolia* (72), Truckin’ > The Other One* > Morning Dew* (72), Sunshine Daydream* (72)

*with David Crosby

010 - More with Jesse Jarnow & '67 Dead Nov 21, 2017

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We're going bi-weekly in November with our interview with author, Jesse Jarnow. In episode 009 (Listen HERE) we talked about Jesse's background as a Dead Head and writer and how the two streams combined. Then we began tearing into a survey of the recorded history of 1967 Grateful Dead.

That's where our conversation picks up this time. There's a fair bit of music left to discuss so we get right on into it.

Segment 1: 1967-09-29 Fillmore Auditorium, San Francisco, CA Golden Road > New Potato Caboose Segment 2: 1967-10-22 Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA Morning Dew, Cryptical Envelopment > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment

Segment 3: 1967-11-11 Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, CA Alligator > Caution (Do Not Step On The Tracks) 1967-11-14 American Studios Dark Star

It was a pleasure chatting with Jesse and whipping this show together with him so I hope you all enjoy it. I strongly encourage you to check out his books:Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo And The Rise Of Indie Rock (amazon) and Heads: A Biography Of Psychedelic America (amazon).

You can also check out Jesse Jarnow on Twitter @bourgwick and @headsnews as well as on his website, jessejarnow.com.

We hope you enjoy this tenth episode and tell a friend to check us out.

Please, don't forget to follow the @BrokedownPod twitter account for regular news, live tweetstorms of shows as I listen, and other minutiae. We also now have an Instagram account. If you like pictures of things, you can find that here: BrokedownPod Instagram. Also, if you use iTunes, please consider posting a review as it really help get the word out.

As always, Thank you for listening.

009 - Jesse Jarnow & 1967 Part 1 Nov 07, 2017

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This go ‘round we have a special guest joining the Brokedown Podcast: author, Deadhead, and WFMU DJ, Jesse Jarnow. In this episode we learn a bit about Jesse’s personal history as a Deadhead, his path to becoming a guy tapped by the Grateful Dead to write liner notes for some of their recent archival releases, and his books: Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo And The Rise Of Indie Rock (amazon) and Heads: A Biography Of Psychedelic America (amazon). Then we dive into the archives and talk about the Grateful Dead in 1967. A formative year that, due to a spotty tape record, is somewhat mysterious.

Segment 1:

1967-03-18 Winterland Arena, San Francisco, CA

It Hurts Me Too, Dancing In The Streets

1967-04-08 KPIX "The Maze", San Francisco, CA

Ralph Gleason Interview, Cream Puff War, Walking Blues (w/ Quicksilver Messenger Service)

Segment 2:

1967-09-03 Dance Hall, Rio Nido, CA

Viola Lee Blues

We hope you'll enjoy this ninth episode and tell a friend to check us out.

As always, Thank you for listening.

008 - October '89 Oct 03, 2017

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This month on the Brokedown Podcast we take a look at October of '89 and play for you choice cuts from the unreleased portions of the tour. So kick back and watch the leaves shed their green as the air turns crisp all around. It's time for some Fall Tour Grateful Dead.

Set 1

California Earthquake, Feel Like A Stranger (10/23), Stuck Inside Of Mobile With The Memphis Blues Again, Just A Little Light, (10/25), Built To Last (10/19), Cassidy (10/11), Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin’s Tower (10/19)

Set 2

Shakedown Street, Women Are Smarter > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space (10/18) > Playing In The Band > Uncle John's Band > Playing In The Band > Standing On The Moon (10/25) > Lovelight, Attics Of My Life (10/23)

We hope you'll enjoy this eighth episode and tell a friend to check us out.

As always, Thank you for listening.

007 - September '72 Sep 05, 2017

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The kids are back to school and we're making a study of one of the finest months in Grateful Dead history: September 1972. This time around we also have our first ever guest, Andy, bringing his knowledge and enthusiasm to the show.

The music on this episode ranges wildly and the conversation does too.

Set 1

Morning Dew (9/16), Greatest Story Ever Told (9/28), China Cat Sunflower (9/23) > I Know You Rider (9/09), Black Peter (9/10), Playing In the Band (9/16)

Set 2

He’s Gone > Truckin’ (9/10), Dark Star (9/16) > El Paso (9/10) > Other One > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia (9/28)

We hope you enjoy this seventh episode and tell a friend to check us out.

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006 - Happy Birthday, Jerry Aug 09, 2017

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August marks Jerry Garcia's 75th birthday and so, on the Brokedown Podcast, we're celebrating.

This month we've put together to mixed sets of music spanning the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. Tracks run from acoustic to very electric and all points in between. So open up the windows and crank the speakers. Light a candle and crack a smile because Jerry's Birthday is a time to celebrate, not mourn.

We hope you enjoy this little sampler of the treasures Jerry and the Grateful Dead gave to us over the years.

Set I

Reuben & Cherise (Garcia/Kahn) 1982-05-05, Dupree’s Diamond Blues 1985-11-02, Valerie (Garcia solo) 1982-04-10, Crazy Fingers 1982-10-10, Me & Bobby McGee 1971-04-05, Bird Song > Looks Like Rain > Deal 1981-03-07

Set II

Hand To Handle 1969-07-11, Dark Star > Attics Of My Life > Dark Star > Sugar Magnolia > Dark Star > St Stephen > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider 1970-06-24, Brokedown Palace 1971-12-07

We hope you enjoy this sixth episode and tell a friend to check us out.

Please follow us on Twitter: @BrokedownPod, or on Facebook and let us know your thoughts. You can also e-mail us at BrokedownPodATgmailDOTcom.

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