Comes A Time

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Mike Puts In The Work Feb 24, 2023

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This week on Comes a Time Mike and Oteil have a deep conversation about mental health, as Mike shares his story about navigating a difficult time emerging from the pandemic. Mike talks with Oteil about his experience searching for the right treatment for depression and anxiety before finding a sustainable solution in Ketamine therapy, and the intense work that goes into attaining long-term happiness. You'll hear the guys discuss vulnerable aspects of their own human experience that we can all relate to and learn from.

*DISCLAIMER: This podcast does NOT provide medical advice. The information contained in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen*

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Ophira Eisenberg Feb 17, 2023

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As Oteil sails the high seas of JamCruise, Mike chats with friend and fellow comedian Ophira Eisenberg! You’ll hear Ophira and Mike dive deep into the art of comedy as they discuss the importance of trying out vulnerable material in “permission to fail” settings, intersections between comedy and storytelling, and a detailed analysis of how comedians meticulously craft their jokes. They also explain why talking to the crowd is like “mining for gold,” hyper-tuned observations about cultivating the ideal standup environment, and much more from two masters of the art of standup comedy!

Ophira Eisenberg is a Canadian-born standup comedian, writer, and podcast host. She hosted NPR’s comedy trivia show Ask Me Another for 9 years, where she interviewed hundreds of celebrities including Sir Patrick Stewart, Awkwafina, Rosie Perez, Yo-Yo Ma, Nick Kroll, Chelsea Handler, Jim Gaffigan, and so many others. She is the host of the comedy podcast Parenting Is A Joke, co-produced by iHeart Radio and Pretty Good Friends Productions. She can be seen live, regularly headlining across the United States, Canada, and Europe delivering her unique blend of standup and storytelling. Ophira is a fixture at New York City’s comedy clubs including the Comedy Cellar, Gotham Comedy Club, New York Comedy Club and Carolines, as well as Brooklyn’s famed performance venues The Bell House, Union Hall, and Littlefield.

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Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey of Moe! Feb 10, 2023

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This week on Comes a Time Mike and Oteil sit down with Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey of Moe! You’ll hear the guys talk about the band overcoming life-and-death adversity through Chuck surviving a coma and regaining his speech and leg function, and Rob recovering from throat cancer. Rob and Chuck tell the guys about the recording of their album Wormwood, the importance of a mindful recovering process, and about their mystic encounters with Col. Bruce Hampton.

Rob Derhak is the bass guitar player and a founding member of the jam band Moe, and Chuck Garvey is one of two guitarists for the band. Moe. is an American jam rock band, formed at the University at Buffalo in 1989. Moe established themselves as a favorite of the 1990s jam band and improvisational rock scene, and they’ve played at venues of all sizes all throughout the country. Moe is also known for their charitable works, donating money raised from benefit shows to charities aiming to help with causes ranging from natural disaster relief to autism.

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Alphonso Johnson Feb 03, 2023

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On this episode of Comes a Time Oteil and Mike talk with legendary bassist, Alphonso Johnson! You’ll hear Alphonso and Oteil dive deep on bass playing philosophies, talk about meeting James Jamerson, and how the Grateful Dead changed Alphonso’s approach to music. They also discuss how he’s sustained positive mental health throughout such a long career, dreaming into the past and future, and much more!

Alphonso Johnson is a world-renowned jazz bassist who has been active since the early 1970s. As Weather Report's bassist, Johnson's warm tone and fluent chops contributed to the band's initial breakout from avant-garde into funk fusion. He is an incredibly influential musician, and has performed and recorded with numerous high-profile rock and jazz acts including Santana, Phil Collins, members of the Grateful Dead, Steve Kimock, and Chet Baker.

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Mike and Oteil Solo January 2023 Jan 27, 2023

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This week on Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike sit down for a one-on-one discussion about parkour and what gives people the urge to chase adrenaline, recurring dreams, accounts of psychedelic elves from various cultures, float tanks and the benefits of intentionally losing touch with your senses, and much more! It’s always fun to hear the guys talk together about what's on their minds together, so make sure you join us this week!

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Phil Hanley Jan 20, 2023

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On this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil sit down with comedian Phil Hanley! You’ll hear the guys talk pro wrestling, about how dyslexia shaped Bob Weir’s musical approach, and conquering nerves for a big audition. Phil also talks about how he cut his teeth as a comic at small clubs in Vancouver, his love for the Grateful Dead and how they influence him in his art form, and much more!

Phil Hanley began standup comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, often in between bands at music venues. In these establishments he discovered and honed his unique blending of material and crowd interaction that makes no two of his performances the same. Phil’s style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy, and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling. He has appeared on numerous talk shows including The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as at many comedy festivals. Phil performs regularly at The Comedy Cellar in New York City.

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Norwood Fisher of Fishbone Jan 13, 2023

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This week, Mike and Oteil kick off 2023 with Norwood Fisher, bass player from Fishbone! You'll hear Norwood tell the guys about his love for surfing and a story about a gift from Flea, tales of breaking bones bombing hills and playing shows injured, and why 2023 is going to be a great year. You’ll also hear him talk about his love of the Grateful Dead and other legendary groups as a young student of music, wild party stories from back in the day and how the universe told him to get sober, and much more.

Norwood Fisher is the bassist for Fishbone, a centerpiece LA rock band for over 40 years. They have been described as “one of the most distinctive and eclectic alternative rock bands of the late 80’s,” and were influential on many other impactful LA bands of the time including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thelonious Monster, and Psi Com. After many lineup changes over the years, Norwood is one of only two remaining members from the original lineup.

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James Casey Dec 23, 2022

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On this episode of Comes A Time, the incredible James Casey joins the guys to talk about his new Christmas album, his productive musical stay in Hawaii during the pandemic, and how his experience battling cancer has changed him for the better both as a person and as a musician. You’ll also hear James talk about the way he adjusts his in-ear monitors to balance hearing the band and the crowd during shows, developing new levels of familiarity with his body through his experience with cancer, and his gratitude for the Trey Anastasio Band going above and beyond to accommodate him on the last tour.

James Casey is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, composer, and producer based in New York City. He is widely known as the saxophone player and vocalist for Trey Anastasio Band. James has recorded with Phish, toured with Meghan Trainor, performed on the Tonight Show with the Jonas Brothers, and shared the stage with Dave Matthews Band, Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Billy Strings, among many others. James made his solo recording debut with the release of a special Christmas EP – A Little Something For Everyone – on December 5 to support the fight against colon cancer. Proceeds from the album will support the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and will help provide free colon cancer screenings for the uninsured.

Check out the vinyl here.

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Steve Parish Dec 16, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time, the one and only Steve Parish joins the guys for the third time for “an exclusive of things I’ve never talked about before,” according to Steve. You’ll hear the guys discuss everything from why the Grateful Dead were the ultimate American patriots, to details about Ben Franklin borrowing ideologies from the Iroquois Nation to create the basis of our society. Steve also talks about how America can get back to its positive fundamental values, similarities between Grateful Dead songs and American history, and his cannabis company Grizzly Peak.Steve Parish has been at the center of the Grateful Dead family for over 50 years. He first joined the band as a roadie in 1969, but it wasn’t long before he became Jerry Garcia’s trusted gear handler, and the manager of the Jerry Garcia Band. Over the years, Parish and Garcia forged an unbreakable bond. Parish was the last friend to see Jerry before his untimely death in 1995, but has continued to maintain his relationships with the rest of the Grateful Dead family. In 2017 Steve started Grizzly Peak, a California-based cannabis company that grows pesticide-free, premium cannabis flower.Check out Steve’s website: https://www.bigsteveparish.com

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Amy Cuddy Dec 09, 2022

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This week on Comes A Time social psychologist Amy Cuddy joins Mike and Oteil to discuss universal truths of the brain, how Amy re-learned how to learn after being in a car accident in college, and how to turn anxiety into excitement. Amy also gives the guys great advice on managing stage fright, and they talk about unexpected connections between her professional life and the Grateful Dead, and the worst elevator pitch ever.

Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, award-winning Harvard lecturer, and acclaimed keynote speaker. Her writing, research, teaching, and speaking focus on how we can take control of our own thoughts and feelings to affect presence and performance under stress, and maximize the function of our brains. Her 2012 TED Talk, “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are,” has more than 65 million views and is the second-most viewed Ted Talk of all time. In 2022, Amy was honored with the Scientific Impact Award, which is given annually to the most impactful paper in social psychology over the previous 25 years.

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