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Summer Magic 1985: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30 & 7/1 Aug 27, 2026

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Concluding the Deadcast’s Summer Magic 1985 run, we pull into Maryland for 2 over-the-top shows, explore the band’s ‘80s gear, the Dead Heads’ ‘80s pipecraft, & the enthralling scene around the Dead.

Guests: David Lemieux, Peter Miller, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Nick Paumgarten, Jeffrey Alexander, Christian Crumlish, Nicholas G. Meriwether, David Leopold, Will Backstrom, Andy Perrine, Geoff Mockbee, Harry Clark, Mike Smart

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Summer Magic 1985: Hersheypark Stadium, 6/28 Aug 13, 2026

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The Grateful Dead made their only visit to the land of chocolate on a rainy night in summer 1985, a pivotal show for different reasons for lighting crew member Dan English and longtime Dead Head photographer Bob Minkin

Guests: David Lemieux, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Bob Minkin, Hawk, Dave Leopold, John Leopold, James Williamson, DNA, Johnny Dwork, Andy Perrine, Tom Storrer, Joe Noce, Joe Stevanoff

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Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27 Jul 30, 2026

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The Deadcast points to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York, set inside the lush green of a state park & home to some of the wildest Grateful Dead shows of the mid-1980s, with a look at the 1985 parking lot scene.

Guests: David Lemieux, David Leopold, Johnny Dwork, DNA, Ken Schneider, Andy Perrine, David Moran, Corry Arnold, Nicholas Meriwether, Annabelle Walsh, Donick Carry

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Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16 Jul 16, 2026

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Set the controls for the heart of 1985 and the Dead’s 20th anniversary shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, with a look at the band’s very busy year, plus Dead Head adventures aplenty.

Guests: Dennis McNally, Len Dell’Amico, Rosie McGee, John Leopold, Dave Leopold, Johnny Dwork, David Lemieux, Nicholas Meriwether, Dave Perlis

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Independence Ball, 7/3/66 Jul 02, 2026

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We explore the very high times of the Grateful Dead’s 1966, touring Rancho Olompali with Rosie McGee, swan-diving into Owsley’s magical banana box of mystery reels, and celebrating the feral young Dead heard on the new July 3rd, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium release.

Guests: Rosie McGee, Ron Rakow, Bob Matthews, David Freiberg, David Lemieux, Hawk

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Steal Your Face 50, Part 3 Jun 25, 2026

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The Deadcast explores Steal Your Face’s iconic artwork & visits the Grateful Dead’s June 1976 return to the road, including a tour of the Dead Head culture that bloomed in their absence.

Guests: Richard Loren, John Scher, Ron Rakow, Eugene Dolgoff, Pat Lee, Johnny Dwork, Dave Davis, Rob Bleetstein, John Brackett, Starfinder Stanley, David Lemieux

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Steal Your Face 50, Part 2 Jun 11, 2026

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The Deadcast tells the dramatic story of when the Hells Angels put ex-Grateful Dead Records president Ron Rakow on trial for walking away from the Dead with $225,000 he believed the band owed him.

Guests: Ron Rakow, Steve Brown, Terry Haggerty, John Scher, David Lemeiux

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Steal Your Face 50, Part 1 May 28, 2026

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The Deadcast uncovers the secrets of Steal Your Face, the Dead’s 1976 live album with a checkered reputation, dramatic backstory, & sonic experimentation by Phil Lesh & Owsley Stanley.

Guests: Ron Rakow, Al Teller, John Scher, Ned Lagin, David Lemeiux

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Bobby Weir, Part 2 May 14, 2026

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The Deadcast concludes its extended 2-part tribute to Bobby Weir, ranging into the evolution of his songwriting, stage persona, guitar playing, and unexpected career beyond the Grateful Dead.

Guests: Bobby Weir, David Lemieux, Jeff Chimenti, Scott Metzger, Don Was, Gary Lambert, Tim Stevens, Tony Italiano, William Keats, Bretty Pauley

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Bobby Weir, Part 1 Apr 30, 2026

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The Grateful Deadcast returns for its 13th season, beginning with a 2-part tribute to the great Bobby Weir, mixing interviews with archival audio to tell the story of how a teenage Atherton folkie found his singular jazz-informed musical voice (dropping a few water balloons en route).

Guests: Bobby Weir, David Lemieux, David Nelson, Gary Lambert, Rhoney Stanley, Graeme Boone

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