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Book of La Bambas - 9/7/87 Feb 21, 2025

It’s all about La Bamba! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are headed to Providence, Rhode Island. It’s September 7th, 1987 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Providence Civic Center. Discussions abound about La Bamba the song, La Bamba the movie, and you guessed it, La Bamba.
Feel Like A Stranger >
Franklin's Tower
Walkin' Blues
When Push Comes To Shove
My Brother Esau
It Must Have Been The Roses
Far From Me
Let It Grow
Iko Iko
Saint Of Circumstance
Ship of Fools
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
Spoonful >
Black Peter >
Around & Around >
Good Lovin' >
La Bamba >
Good Lovin'
Knockin' On Heaven's Door

The Game Show - 9/12/85 Feb 14, 2025

We’re going to Oakland, eh? This week, our host Game is heading to Oakland, California. It’s September 12th, 1985 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. Along the way discussions abound about DogFish Head’s new Grateful Dead pale ale.
Greatest Story Ever Told >
Bertha
It's All Over Now
Row Jimmy
My Brother Esau >
Big Railroad Blues >
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
The Other One >
Black Peter >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away
Not Fade Away >
Brokedown Palace

Where Scarlet Meets Fire (ft. JWGIII) - 3/23/95 Feb 06, 2025

Bruuuuuce. Hornsby, that is. This week FiG is joined by longtime friend of the pod JWG3! It’s March 23rd, 1995 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. Along the way, discussions abound about the MusicCares benefit, Pearl Jam, and the power of Grateful Dead podcasts.
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Wang Dang Doodle
Cold Rain and Snow
El Paso
Loser
Easy Answers
So Many Roads
Unbroken Chain
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain >
Corrina >
Mathilda >
Drums >
Space >
Days Between >
Good Lovin'
The Weight

"Last Lost Live Tape" - 7/15/89 Jan 31, 2025

It’ll always be Deer Creek to me! This week, FiG heads to Noblesville, Indiana by his lonesome. A FiGpod!! It’s July 15th, 1989 and the Grateful Dead are playing Deer Creek Music Center. Monologues abound about the last lost live show being found, and FiG wraps up season 3!
Bertha
Greatest Story Ever Told
Candyman
Walkin' Blues
Peggy-O
Queen Jane Approximately
We Can Run
Bird Song
Foolish Heart >
Victim Or The Crime >
Crazy Fingers >
Truckin' >
Smokestack Lightnin' >
Drums >
Space >
China Doll >
All Along The Watchtower >
Stella Blue
Sugar Magnolia
Brokedown Palace

Apex Donna (w/Mike from Guess the Year) - 11/16/78 Jan 23, 2025

He is a friend of mine! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by Mike from Guess the Year! It’s November 16th, 1978 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, IL. Discussions abound about MusicCares, the one song theory, and our evolving relationship with Grateful Dead music.
Check out Guess the Year : https://guesstheyear.net/
And come see his show at The Bitter End on 2/16 : https://donyc.com/events/2025/2/16/guess-the-year-tickets
New Minglewood Blues
Dire Wolf
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Brown Eyed Women
Beat It On Down The Line
Stagger Lee
Dancin' In The Streets >
Deal
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Samson & Delilah
He's Gone >
Drums >
Black Peter >
Truckin'
U.S. Blues

Attending Oops Middle Right Two Solo Which Rocks - 2/17/79 Jan 17, 2025

Fare you well, Keith and Donna! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are listening to the Grateful Dead’s February 17th, 1979 show at the Oakland Coliseum. Discussions abound about the Grateful Dead’s most played venues, Dead Ahead, and what Knob’s eating for breakfast (the answer may surprise you.)
Greatest Story Ever Told
Don't Ease Me In
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Passenger
High Time
Looks Like Rain
Jack A Roe
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Might As Well
I Need A Miracle >
Bertha >
Good Lovin'
From The Heart Of Me
Big Railroad Blues
Terrapin Station >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
The Wheel >
Shakedown Street >
Playin' In The Band >
Sugar Magnolia
One More Saturday Night

Peggy-O's Baby Picture - 12/10/73 Jan 10, 2025

Well, I do declare! This week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s December 10th, 1973 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about Jam Band New Years Shows, the first Peggy-O, and Donna’s maternity leave from the band.

Bertha
Mexicali Blues
Deal
Jack Straw
Tennessee Jed
Big River
Don't Ease Me In
El Paso
Brown-Eyed Women
Playin’ in the Band

Promised Land
Peggy-O
Me & My Uncle
Row Jimmy
Me and Bobby McGee
Big Railroad Blues
Truckin’ >
Nobody's Fault But Mine >
Eyes of the World >
Brokedown Palace
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Sugar Magnolia>
Goin’ Down the Road Feelin’ Bad >
Sunshine Daydream

Casey Jones

And a Happy New Weir - 3/9/92 Jan 02, 2025

Just a quick one with FiG and Knob as we ring in the new year and featuring set 2 of 3/9/92!

One Jack Straw (6:00) ;
West L.A. Fadeaway (8:16) ;
Me And My Uncle(3:06) >
Big River (6:40) ;
Row Jimmy (11:09) ;
Cassidy (7:03) ;
Deal (9:13) Two Victim Or The Crime (7:27) ;
Iko Iko (10:49) ;
Corrina (11:37) >
Dark Star (14:13) >
Drums (12:15) >
Space (14:28) >
I Need A Miracle (6:33) >
Morning Dew (12:50) Encore (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (6:15)

We Wish You a Jerry Christmas - 7/31/71 Dec 27, 2024

Happy holidays from all of us at the Help on the Way podcast! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob trade their mixing bowls for the Yale Bowl. Yes, it’s Christmas in July- July 31st, 1971 to be precise - and the Grateful Dead are playing in New Haven, Connecticut. Discussions abound about the first Mr. Charlie, the Kennedy Center Honors, and a The Who concert that both our hosts were at…

Truckin'
Sugaree
Mr. Charlie
Mama Tried
Big Railroad Blues
Hard To Handle
Loser
Playin' In The Band >
Dark Star >
Bird Song
El Paso
Me And Bobby McGee

Bertha
Big Boss Man
Me & My Uncle
Deal
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Sing Me Back Home
Sugar Magnolia
Casey Jones
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Darkness Jam >
Not Fade Away

Uncle John's Band >
Johnny B. Goode

A Europe 72 Show on Steroids - 9/10/72 Dec 20, 2024

This week, the podcast goes to Hollywood! Our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Hollywood Palladium. It’s September 10th, 1972 and the Grateful Dead are playing with special guest David Crosby. Along the way, discussions abound about the differences between Europe 72 and Fall 72, Zakir Hussain, and the best Beat It On Down the Line intro we’ve ever heard.

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Bertha
Greatest Story Ever Told
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Black Throated Wind
Bird Song
Promised Land
Deal
El Paso
Sugaree
Playin' In The Band
Casey Jones

He's Gone >
Truckin'
Ramble On Rose
Beat It On Down The Line
Black Peter
Dark Star * >
Drums >
Jack Straw *
Sing Me Back Home *
Sugar Magnolia *

One More Saturday Night

*with David Crosby

The Dead Strategy of Free - 4/2/90 (feat. David Davis, author of The Economic History of the Grateful Dead) Dec 12, 2024

It’s Hot ‘Lanta! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by David Davis, author of the new book “The Economic History of the Grateful Dead,” aka Grateful Seconds. They’re heading down to Atlanta for the Grateful Dead’s April 2nd, 1990 show at The Omni Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about the future of the Grateful Dead vault, the Kennedy Center Honors, and why the band dropped Death Don’t Have No Mercy.
Email davidadavis@gmail.com to order signed first copy editions of the book! Also available on Amazon.
Feel Like A Stranger
Mississippi Half Step Uptown Toodleloo >
The Weight
Queen Jane Approximately
Easy To Love You
Brown Eyed Women
Let It Grow
Foolish Heart >
Looks Like Rain
He's Gone >
The Last Time >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Around & Around >
Good Lovin'
Black Muddy River

Just Like the Hangover - 7/6/84 Dec 07, 2024

It’s all uphill from here! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are headed to Wisconsin. It’s July 6th, 1984 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. Discussions abound about Graham’s donor rap, a solid Little Red Rooster, and the history of FiG and Knob’s friendship.
Iko Iko
Jack Straw >
Big Railroad Blues
Little Red Rooster
Candyman
Me & My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song
Let It Grow
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Ship of Fools
Women Are Smarter
Drums >
Space >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
The Other One >
Black Peter >
Why Don't We Do It In The Road >
Around & Around Jam
Sugar Magnolia
Touch Of Gray

Even the Feedback's in Tune - 7/5/69 Nov 28, 2024

BEAR with us, because this week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Chicago. It’s July 5th, 1969 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Kinetic Playground in Chicago, IL. Along the way, discussions abound about Bob Weir’s future plans, Incredible Machine, and a Baby Blue that physically hurts.

Morning Dew
Dark Star >
St. Stephen >
The Eleven >
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

China Cat Sunflower >
High Time >
Mama Tried
Hard To Handle
Casey Jones
Turn on Your Lovelight

Flourishful, Iowa - 8/10/82 Nov 22, 2024

Those cornfed fillies start looking good! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Iowa! Specifically, the Iowa Fieldhouse at Iowa University in Iowa City, Iowa. It’s August 10th, 1982, and the Grateful Dead are wrapping up their summer tour! Discussions abound about skipping past technical difficulties, Bob Weir’s recent career moves, and the power of dynamics.

Feel Like A Stranger
Friend Of The Devil
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Cassidy
It Must Have Been The Roses
Beer Barrel Polka >
On The Road Again >
Beat It On Down The Line
Stagger Lee
I Need A Miracle >
Bertha

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Iko Iko >
Truckin' >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

It's All Over Now Baby Blue >
Johnny B. Goode

You're Wrong and You're Ugly - 9/18/90 Nov 15, 2024

We’re having a Garden Party! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to New York City! It’s September 18th, 1990 and the Grateful Dead are playing at Madison Square Garden! Discussions abound about Hornsby’s early days, an awesome Foolish Heart jam, and we finally solve the age old question of whether Picasso Moon is good or not.

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
New Minglewood Blues
Loser
Picasso Moon
Row Jimmy
Desolation Row
To Lay Me Down
Promised Land

Eyes Of The World >
Estimated Prophet >
Foolish Heart >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
The Wheel >
Sugar Magnolia

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

Listen to the Music Play - 12/30/69 Nov 09, 2024

We're shipping up to Boston to feature Set 2 of an iconic late 1969 gig from a venue with one of my favorite names ever: The Boston Tea Party! Game-pod only this week so conversation does not abound but the jams do, especially that dope Dark Star (with the windchimes). Here's the set:

One -

Intro [1:31] ;
Good Lovin' [1:43] >
Drums [1:16] >
Good Lovin' [6:08];[1:27] ;
Mama Tried [2:29];[0:30] ;
New Speedway Boogie [8:33];[1:04] ;
Casey Jones [3:57];[0:39] ;
Black Peter [12:35];[0:34] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:02];[1:02] ;
Midnight Hour [10:01];[1:01] ;
Cumberland Blues [6:00]%[1:01] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [2:03] >
Drums [4:54] >
The Other One [13:11#] >
Cryptical Envelopment >
Cosmic Charlie [#7:35];[0:18] %

Two -

Uncle John's Band [7:36] >
Mason's Children [7:13] >
China Cat Sunflower [2:47] >
Jam [2:37] >
I Know You Rider [4:11];[0:14] ;
Dark Star [19:00#] >
Alligator [#0:19] >
Drums [2:#55] >
The Eleven [11:05] >
Jam [4:53] >
And We Bid You Good Night Jam [1:17] >
Alligator reprise [1:00] >
Caution Jam [1:00] >
Feedback [1:00] >
And We Bid You Good Night [0:46];[0:48] %

RIP Phil - 10/11/77 Oct 31, 2024

Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there.

This week, our hosts FiG and Knob break format to eulogize Phil Lesh. The pair discuss Phil’s countless contributions to the Grateful Dead, the ways in which Phil helped build up the modern jam band scene, and ours hosts’ chances to see Phil and Friends live.

Ladies and Gentlemen...Mickey and the Hartbeats - 10/10/68 Oct 25, 2024

This week on the Help on the Way pod we cover… another band??? Well, not really. This week, our host Knob takes us on a little dive into a show from Mickey and the Hartbeats. It’s October 10th, 1968 at The Matrix in San Francisco. Knob dives into the history of Mickey and the Hartbeats and the jams they played, as well as the return of archive.org.

Jam
It's A Sin
Next Time You See Me Jam
The Rub Jam
Look On Yonder Wall
Jam >
Turn On Your Lovelight Jam >
Drums >
Jam >
The Other One Jam >
Jam >
Death Don't Have No Mercy
Dark Star Jam >
The Eleven Jam >
The Seven

Happy Birthday Bob Weir! or You've Got a Point - 9/16/88 Oct 17, 2024

Start spreading the news! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are melting these little town blues away. It’s September 16th, 1988, and the Grateful Dead are playing Madison Square Garden. Along the way, discussions abound about our favorite music movies, Jerry’s subtle swagger, and King Kong.

Hey Pocky Way
New Minglewood Blues
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Me and My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
To Lay Me Down
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Bird Song

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Ship of Fools
Estimated Prophet >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
I Need a Miracle >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Hey Jude (Coda) >
Sugar Magnolia

It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue

Bottom Bun of the Jamburger - 3/22/87 Oct 12, 2024

The mothership is taking off! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to Hampton, Virginia for the Grateful Dead’s March 22nd, 1987 show at Hampton Coliseum. Discussions abound about the archive.org hack, the new Dave’s Picks, and whether the real Scarlet > Fire jam was in Estimated Prophet all along.

Hell in a Bucket
Sugaree
It's All Over Now
West L.A. Fadeaway
El Paso
When Push Comes to Shove
Cassidy
Deal

Sugar Magnolia >
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain >
Estimated Prophet >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
Black Peter >
Sunshine Daydream

It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue

The $20 Peso Coin Flip - 7/5/78 Oct 03, 2024

It’s a wild kingdom! Cause this week, our hosts Game and FiG are going to Omaha. It’s July 5th, 1978 and the Grateful Dead are playing the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Discussions abound about Billy Strings’ baby, Knob slander, and the death of Kris Kristofferson.

Sugaree
Beat It On Down The Line
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Dire Wolf
It's All Over Now
Candyman
Lazy Lightnin' >
Supplication

Deal
Samson And Delilah
Ship Of Fools
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Wharf Rat >
Truckin' >
Iko Iko >
Around And Around

The Promised Land

Guess what fans, you are welcome! - 4/4/93 Sep 30, 2024

*Repost due to tech issue!*

Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to Uniondale, NY for the Grateful Dead’s April 4th, 1993 show. Discussions abound about Vince’s role in the band, GD60 rumors, and well wishes to The Professor from DeadPod.

In the Midnight Hour
Sugaree
Walkin' Blues
Dire Wolf
When I Paint My Masterpiece
So Many Roads
Eternity
Bird Song

Eyes Of The World
Samson & Delilah
Broken Arrow
Estimated Prophet >
Drums* >
Space >
The Other One >
Attics Of My Life
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Liberty

Donna Woo'd As Well - 10/28/77 Sep 19, 2024

We’ve gone about as far as we can go! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Kansas City. They’ll be listening to the Grateful Dead’s October 28th, 1977 show at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Along the way, discussions abound about MLB’s Jerry Garcia nights, Dave’s picks, and Knob’s adventures in Asbury Park.

Promised Land
They Love Each Other
Cassidy
Tennessee Jed
Mexicali Blues >
Big River
Brown Eyed Women
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Deal

Samson & Delilah
Candyman
Sunrise
Passenger
He's Gone >
Drums >
Not Fade Away >
Stella Blue >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Around and Around

Casey Jones

Brent Bobby Lee Mydland You Are the Champion!! - 9/12/87 Sep 12, 2024

Put on your Caps jerseys! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to Landover, Maryland. On the way, they discuss the Grateful Dead’s September 12th, 1987 show at the Capital Centre. Along the way, discussions abound about the dust settling on D&C’s Sphere run, Brent’s lack of a middle name, and the belt makes its return.

Hell In A Bucket
Loser
Me & My Uncle
Big River
Ramble On Rose
Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues
Hey Pocky Way
Cassidy
Might As Well

Cumberland Blues
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Women Are Smarter >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
I Need A Miracle >
Morning Dew >
Turn On Your Love Light

One More Saturday Night
Black Muddy River

Putting Knob’s Dad through College was like Investing in Enron - 6/15/95 Sep 05, 2024

Take a trip down memory lane, and by lane we mean I-89. This week our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by Knob’s Dad on their trip to Vermont. It’s June 15th, 1995, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Franklin County State Airport in Highgate, Vermont. Discussions abound about what makes harmonies work, a hibachi grill on tour, and the short lived Rollin’ and Tumblin’

Touch Of Grey
Wang Dang Doodle
Peggy-O
El Paso
Ramble On Rose
Black Throated Wind
Loose Lucy The Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine
Samba In The Rain
Truckin' >
Rollin' And Tumblin' >
That Would Be Something >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Box Of Rain >
Standing On The Moon >
Sugar Magnolia
Liberty

If I Were Naked Pole Man - 4/21/72 Aug 30, 2024

Beat it on down the… club. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to West Germany for the Grateful Dead’s April 21, 1972 show at the Beat Club in Bremen. On the way, discussions abound about the Veneta anniversary, television production in the 70s, and explain Game’s unexplained absence.
Bertha
Playin in the Band
Mr. Charlie
Sugaree
One More Saturday Night
Playin in the Band
Beat It On Down the Line
Truckin >
Drums >
The Other One

Not a Game Show, But a Game Show - 4/8/78 Aug 22, 2024

Grab your Jaguars jersey! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Jacksonville for the Grateful Dead’s April 8, 1978 show at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Discussions abound about the tenth anniversary of the HotW threads, IGN reviews, and we make some very intelligent comparisons to Phish.

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
They Love Each Other
Looks Like Rain
Deal
El Paso
It Must Have Been The Roses
Lazy Lightnin' >
Supplication

Samson And Delilah
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Sugar Magnolia

One More Saturday Nigh

Was that Donna Wooing? - 11/20/71 Aug 15, 2024

Everybody’s in LA! This week, our host FiG embarks on a trek to the golden state to hear the Grateful Dead’s November 20th, 1971 show at the Pauley Pavilion. Discussions abound about the end of the Sphere, Keith Godchaux, Donna's Wooing(?) and The Other One

Bertha
Me & My Uncle
Sugaree
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
Mexicali Blues
Brown Eyed Women
El Paso
Big Railroad Blues
Jack Straw
Cumberland Blues
Playin' In The Band
Casey Jones
One More Saturday Night

Truckin' >
Drums >
The Other One >
Ramble On Rose
Sugar Magnolia
You Win Again
Not Fade Away >
China Cat Sunflower Jam >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Not Fade Away

Jed's Reign of Terror -12/31/79 Aug 08, 2024

Happy New… August. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead’s December 31st, 1979 show at the Oakland Auditorium Arena. Discussions abound about the Sphere, pitch wheels, and a Samson that just won’t quit.

Jack Straw >
Franklin's Tower
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain >
Alabama Getaway >
Promised Land

Sugar Magnolia >
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Deal

Althea >
Minglewood Blues
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Stella Blue >
Sunshine Daydream

Good Lovin'

Frasier Fantasies - 8/15/81 Aug 01, 2024

Keep it weird! This week, our host Knob takes a solo trek to Portland, Oregon to hear the Grateful Dead’s August 15th, 1981 show at the Portland Memorial Coliseum. Along the way, there’s much to say about the New Box Set, what makes a good ballad, and Blue’s Clues.

CANDACE BRIGHTMAN GOFUNDME : https://www.gofundme.com/f/grateful-dead-lighting-designer-candace-brightman

Shakedown Street >
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Tennessee Jed
Cassidy
Candyman >
CC Rider
Althea
Let It Grow
Might As Well
Man Smart Woman Smarter
To Lay Me Down >
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Not Fade Away >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

One More Saturday Night

https://www.gofundme.com/f/grateful-dead-lighting-designer-candace-brightman

Give Her the Medal - 9/8/73 Jul 25, 2024

Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out to Long Island for the Grateful Dead’s September 8th, 1973 show at Nassau Coliseum. This show was released as Dick’s Picks 38. Discussions abound about Kennedy Center Honors, the debut of Weather Report Suite, and the newest Dave Pick.

Bertha
Me & My Uncle
Sugaree
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
Looks Like Rain
Brown Eyed Women
Jack Straw
Row Jimmy,
Weather Report Suite Prelude >
Weather Report Suite Part 1 >
Let It Grow
Eyes Of The World >
China Doll

Greatest Story Ever Told
Ramble On Rose
Big River
Let Me Sing Your Blues Away
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
El Paso
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Not Fade Away

Stella Blue >
One More Saturday Night

The Early Brent of It All - 5/13/79 Jul 18, 2024

We can’t stay much longer, Melinda. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Cumberland County Civic Center, for the Grateful Dead’s May 13th, 1979 show. Discussions abound about Brent’s early years, Peach at the Beach, and what makes a good El Paso.

Sugaree
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Jack-a-Roe
It’s All Over Now
Candyman
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Jack Straw

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
He’s Gone >
Truckin’ >
Drums >
Space >
Wharf Rat >
Around and Around

U.S. Blues

Donate if you can to Charlie Miller's GoFundMe for Candace Brightman!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/grateful-dead-lighting-designer-candace-brightman

Cough-ka-esque - 8/15/87 Jul 11, 2024

Going on down to Town Park, gonna have ourselves a time. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed to Telluride, Colorado for the Grateful Dead’s August 15th, 1987 show at Town Park. Discussions abound about midi fiddle, Bob Dylan lyrics, and a bite-sized Scarlet > Fire.

Feel Like A Stranger >  
Franklin's Tower 
New Minglewood Blues 
Candyman 
Me and My Uncle >  
Big River
 Tennessee Jed 
Desolation Row 
Deal

Scarlet Begonias >  
Fire On The Mountain >  
Looks Like Rain 
Eyes Of The World >  
Drums >
Space >  
I Need A Miracle >
 Bertha > 
Morning Dew >  
One More Saturday Night

It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Firecrackers of Music - 12/12/72 Jul 04, 2024

We’re wearing flowers in our hair. This week, our hosts FiG, Game and Knob are heading to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead’s December 12th, 1972 show at the Winterland Ballroom. Discussions abound about Janis Joplin, the history of Turlock, California, and the gang wins big on the dead.net slot machines.

Beat It On Down the Line Brown-Eyed Women Mexicali Blues Bird Song Jack Straw
Cumberland Blues
Box of Rain
El Paso
Don't Ease Me In
Me and Bobby McGee
Tennessee Jed
Around and Around

Playin' In The Band
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
The Other One
Sugar Magnolia
Sing Me Back Home
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
One More Saturday Night

Johnny B. Goode

The Keg - 10/26/85 Jun 27, 2024

We’re ready to catch some rays! This week our host FiG heads to Tampa, Florida for the Grateful Dead’s October 26th, 1985 show at the Sun Dome. Discussions abound about the continuing Sphere run, Mickey talking about perineums in GQ, and whether King Brent keeps The Belt.

Gimme Some Lovin' >
Greatest Story Ever Told
Dupree's Diamond Blues
C.C. Rider
Stagger Lee
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Big Railroad Blues >
Looks Like Rain >
Don't Ease Me In

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Man Smart (Woman Smarter) >
He's Gone >
Don't Need Love >
Drums >
Space >
Comes A Time >
Throwing Stones >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
One More Saturday Night

In The Midnight Hour

A Vegas 6 (feat. Gowanus Red) - 8/17/89 Jun 20, 2024

It’s all Greek to us! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are joined by friend of the show Gowanus Red, who provides his experience about seeing D&C at the Sphere. Our hosts then head out to California to see the Grateful Dead’s August 17th, 1989 show at the Greek Theatre at University of California in Berkley. Discussions abound about what crowds cheer for, Walkin’ Blues, and when you should first introduce your child to the Wook Flu.

Hell in a Bucket >
Sugaree
Walkin' Blues
Jack-a-Roe
Queen Jane Approximately
Candyman
Music Never Stopped
Don't Ease Me In

Touch of Grey >
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
Ship of Fools
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes of the World >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad >
Good Lovin'

Quinn the Eskimo

Set Two Took Off Her Glasses... 4/20/84 Jun 14, 2024

You can keep the Spectrum, we're heading to the Civic Center! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Philadelphia, PA. While they're there, they're listening to The Grateful Dead's April 20th, 1984 show at the Philadelphia Civic Center. This show was released as Dave's Picks 35. Discussions abound about My Brother Esau, Jerry's vocals, and the next band to play at the Sphere...

Feel Like A Stranger
Cold Rain & Snow
Beat It On Down The Line
Cumberland Blues
Little Red Rooster
Brown Eyed Women
My Brother Esau
It Must Have Been The Roses
Let It Grow

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Samson & Delilah >
Drums >
I Need A Miracle >
Morning Dew >
Around & Around >
Johnny B. Goode

Keep Your Day Job

What Happens in Vegas - 3/29/69 Jun 07, 2024

This week, our host Knob goes solo and visits Las Vegas. No, not for the Sphere, but for the Grateful Dead's March 29th, 1969 show at the Ice Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Monologues abound about keeping up with the Sphere, Jerry/Pigpen interplay, and how Mickey Hart was ahead of his time.

Morning Dew
Good Morning Little School Girl
Doin' That Rag
Dark Star >
Saint Stephen >
The Eleven >
Turn On Your Love Light

Exorcising the Electronic Weasels - 12/28/78 May 30, 2024

You stay classy, San Diego! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are traveling out west to listen to the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1978 show at Golden Hall in San Diego, California. Discussions abound over The Closing of Winterland, Keith v. Brent, and the passing of Bill Walton.

Sugaree
Finiculi Finicula
Beat It On Down The Line
Dire Wolf
Looks Like Rain
Stagger Lee
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Candyman
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication Shakedown Street
From The Heart Of Me
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Truckin' >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia Johnny B. Goode

The Best Tennnessee Jed I've Ever Heard - 12/7/71 May 23, 2024

These little town blues are melting away, as our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to New York, New York. This week, we're listening to the Grateful Dead’s December 7th, 1971 show at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about JRAD at the Stony Pony Summer Stage, Run Rudolph Run, and how harmonies were split by 70s Dead.

Gooney Birds (feat. Knob's Dad) - 3/23/86 May 16, 2024

Get your throwing batteries ready, we're going to Philly. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by a special guest- Knob's Dad. Knob's Dad relives his memories as we revisit the Grateful Dead's March 23rd, 1986 show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about Willie and the Hand Jive, what song will open Dead and Co's Sphere Run, and driving home from the Spectrum.

Gimme Some Lovin' >
Deal
Willie and the Hand Jive
Candyman
Cassidy
West L.A. Fadeaway
Mama Tried >
Big River >
Might As Well
Shakedown Street >
Samson & Delilah
He's Gone >
Spoonful >
Drums >
The Other One >
Comes A Time >
Good Lovin' Keep Your Day Job

Help on the Jay (feat. Jay Blakesberg) - 7/18/89 May 09, 2024

Holy July ‘89, Batman! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by legendary concert photographer Jay Blakesberg. They’re heading to Alpine Valley for the Grateful Dead’s July 18th, 1989 show. Along the way, they discuss Jay’s upcoming An American Beauty exhibit, the next generation of Deadheads, and Englishtown 77, which you should listen to when this is over.

Touch Of Gray
Jack Straw
Jack A Roe
New Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Bird Song
Promised Land

Sugar Magnolia >
Scarlet Begonias >
Women Are Smarter >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
China Doll >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Hey Jude Coda >
Throwing Stones >
Sunshine Daydream

The Mighty Quinn

Rhubarb Pie - 12/16/94 May 02, 2024

We’re California dreamin’, as our host FiG finds himself in LA. This week, he’s heading to the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California to talk about the Grateful Dead’s December 16th, 1994 show. Monologues abound about Childhood’s End, Branford Marsalis, and what the initials MNS stand for (editor’s note: he has since learned they stand for Music Never Stopped.)

Hell in a Bucket
Cold Rain & Snow
Minglewood Blues
So Many Roads
Childhood's End
Eternity
Don't Ease Me In Eyes Of The World
Samba In The Rain
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Good Lovin' Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Smiling Brent - 5/9/79 Apr 25, 2024

Upstate New York’s got the ways and means! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Binghamton for the Grateful Dead’s May 9th, 1979 show. This was only the seventh show played by our friend Smiling Brent. Discussions abound about Brent’s early days, the new Taylor Swift album, and taking yet another step back.

Sugaree
Me & My Uncle
Loser
New Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Looks Like Rain
Stagger Lee
Jack Straw

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
He's Gone >
Truckin' >
Drums >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

Johnny B. Goode

Constellation of Dark Stars - 12/14/90 Apr 18, 2024

We’re getting a mile high! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob heading west to Colorado to hear the Grateful Dead’s December 14th, 1990 show at the McNichols Sports Arena. Discussions abound about Victim or the Crime, viewer mail, and Knob’s killer impression of Bob’s slide solo.

Shakedown Street
Picasso Moon
Peggy-O
Little Red Rooster
Stagger Lee
Masterpiece
To Lay Me Down
Let it Grow

Victim or the Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Man Smart/Woman Smarter
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Dark Star >
I Need a Miracle >
Wharf Rat >
Turn on Your Love Light

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

A Short Time to Be There - 7/9/95 Apr 12, 2024

And in the end, the dead you take is equal to the dead you make. This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Chicago for the Grateful Dead's July 9th, 1995 show at Soldier Field. This would be the last show Jerry Garcia ever played. Discussions abound about Robert Hunter's found manuscript, Childhood's End, and our upcoming lawsuit with Guess the Year.

Touch Of Grey
Little Red Rooster
Lazy River Road
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Childhood's End
Cumberland Blues
Promised Land

Shakedown Street
Samson & Delilah >
So Many Roads >
Samba in The Rain >
Corrina >
Drums >
Space >
Unbroken Chain >
Sugar Magnolia

Black Muddy River
Box Of Rain

An April Foolish Heart - 7/27/82 Apr 04, 2024

Are you ready to rock?? Red rocks!! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Morrison, Colorado for the Grateful Dead's July 27th, 1982 show at Red Rocks Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about what makes "On the Road Again" work, what shows we would time travel to, and what Jerry's favorite reality show would've been.

Jack Straw >
Sugaree
On The Road Again
It Must Have Been The Roses
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
Peggy-O >
Little Red Rooster
China Cat Sunflower] >
I Know You Rider

Playin' In The Band >
Terrapin Station >
Playin' In The Band Jam >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
The Other One >
Stella Blue >
Playin' In The Band (Reprise)

U.S. Blues

The Adventures of Pig Boy - 9/29/69 Mar 28, 2024

Grab your soup cans, we're heading to the Cafe Au Go Go! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to a helluva town for the Grateful Dead's September 29th, 1969 show at the Cafe Au Go Go. Discussions abound about Lenny Bruce, Knob's interview with Betty Cantor-Jackson, and The Grateful Dead's history in 7/8 time.

It's All About the Space (feat. Betty Cantor-Jackson) Mar 25, 2024

In a very special bonus episode of Help on the Way, Knob is joined by legendary audio engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson. The two discuss Betty's storied history working for the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, they talk about Grateful Dead Cover Bands, the making of Europe '72, and a little bit about 5/26/73 at Kezar Stadium.

Dark Stardew Valley - 12/26/81 Mar 21, 2024

Happy Boxing Day! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1981 at the Oakland Auditorium Arena. Discussions abound about Phil Lesh's 84th birthday clusterf*ck, A Day at the Dentist, and which New Jersey icons could rock The Other One.

Alabama Getaway >
Promised Land
Candyman
Little Red Rooster
Big Boss Man
Me And My Uncle >
Big River
Bird Song
It's All Over Now
Big Railroad Blues
Let It Grow

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
Black Peter >
Around And Around >
One More Saturday Night

Don't Ease Me In

The Mickey Hart Club - 11/12/70 and 12/7/68 Mar 14, 2024

This week on the Help on the Way podcast, we're having a two for one deal! Our hosts FiG and Knob are discussing two short Grateful Dead shows: 11/12/70 and 12/7/68. Discussions abound about the Phil Lesh Quintet, whether or not FiG will like Aoxomoxoa, and Knob’s overuse of the phrase “not an all-timer.”

11/12/70

Till the Morning Comes
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Mama Tried
Good Lovin'

12/7/68

Dark Star >
St. Stephen >
The Eleven
Death Don't Have No Mercy
That's It For The Other One >
New Potato Caboose*

Rosemary
He Was A Friend Of Mine
It Hurts Me Too
Morning Dew >
And We Bid You Goodnight

Knob GPT - 3/28/90 Mar 07, 2024

Get on the LIRR, we're heading to Long Island! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game and FiG are Going to Nassau to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 28th, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Discussions abound about Knob seeing Phil, gushing over Brent, and how it's important not to overlook the night before a big show.

Cold Rain and Snow
New Minglewood Blues
Easy To Love You
High Time
Queen Jane Approximately
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Deal

Foolish Heart
Looks Like Rain
Cumberland Blues
The Weight
Hey Pocky Way
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Good Lovin'

Revolution

Let Game Count - 12/10/71 Feb 29, 2024

Meet us in St. Louis! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading out west to hear the Grateful Dead's December 10th, 1971 show at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. This show was released as part of the Listen to the River box set. Discussions abound about Peach on the Beach, the evolution of songs in 1971, and Game's love of the Beat It On Down the Line intro.

Bertha
Me & My Uncle
Mr. Charlie
Loser
Beat It On Down The Line
Sugaree
Jack Straw
Next Time You See Me
Tennessee Jed
El Paso
Big Railroad Blues
Casey Jones

Good Lovin'
Brokedown Palace
Playin' In The Band
Run Rudolph Run
Deal
Sugar Magnolia
Comes A Time
Truckin' >
Drums >
The Other One >
Sitting On Top Of The World >
The Other One >
Not Fade Away >
China Cat Sunflower Jam >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Not Fade Away

One More Saturday Night

We Are Wearing the Lampshade - 1/22/78 Feb 22, 2024

Say hi to Kesey, we're going to Eugene! This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out west. They're going to listen to the Grateful Dead's January 22nd, 1978 show at McArthur Court at the University of Oregon. This show was released as Dave's Picks 23. Discussions abound about Vince Welnick's birthday, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and some Cornell hot takes Knob has been sitting on for years.

New Minglewood Blues
Dire Wolf
Cassidy
Peggy-O
El Paso
Tennessee Jed
Jack Straw
Row Jimmy
The Music Never Stopped

Bertha >
Good Lovin'
Ship of Fools
Samson and Delilah
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
The Other One >
St. Stephen >
Not Fade Away >
Around and Around

U.S. Blues

There’s a Wasp’s Nest Under the Stage - 9/24/83 Feb 16, 2024

California! This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts Game and Knob are heading to Watsonville, California to listen to the Grateful Dead's September 24th, 1983 show at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Discussions abound about the Phil Lesh Quintet, a fast Bird Song, and some rumors that Dead and Company might be playing The Sphere...

Alabama Getaway >
Promised Land
They Love Each Other
Me and My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song
Hell In A Bucket
Deep Elem Blues >
Looks Like Rain >
Keep Your Day Job

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Women Are Smarter
Ship of Fools
Truckin' >
Drums >
Uncle John's Band >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away >
Brokedown Palace

Finiculi Finicula
One More Saturday Night

Hell in a Bucket Hat - 6/27/85 Feb 08, 2024

SPAC(e). The final Frontier. This week on Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game and Knob are going where no podcasts have gone before- SPAC. They'll be listening to the Grateful Dead's show on June 27th, 1985 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Discussions abound about The Sphere, how to pronounce the word "arguably", and some exciting new merch opportunities.

In the Midnight Hour >
Bertha >
Little Red Rooster
Stagger Lee >
El Paso
Crazy Fingers >
Supplication >
High Time
Hell In A Bucket >
Don't Ease Me In

Feel Like A Stranger >
Eyes Of The World >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Women Are Smarter >
Drums >
Space >
Truckin' >
Spoonful >
Black Peter >
Turn On Your Love Light

Johnny B. Goode >
It's All Over Now Baby Blue

How Do You Do? - 2/27/94 Feb 01, 2024

Happy New Year! This week on the Season 2 Finale of Help on the Way, our hosts Game and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead's February 27th, 1994 show at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Discussions abound about the Cosmic Charlie tease, The Beatles' "Rain," and, you guessed it, The Sphere.

Hell In A Bucket
Row Jimmy
New Minglewood Blues
Lazy River Road
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Tennessee Jed
Easy Answers

Touch Of Gray
Samson & Delilah
Uncle John's Band >
Corinna >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Cosmic Charlie tease >
Wharf Rat >
Turn On Your Love Light

Rain

Five Different Mydlands - 5/17/81 Jan 25, 2024

We're ga ga for Onondaga! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Syracuse for the Grateful Dead's May 17th, 1981 show at the Onondaga Auditorium. Discussions abound about Phil's new podcast, Bobby's slide solos, and Knob's Dad's take on the Philly Spectrum.

Alabama Getaway >
The Promised Land
Peggy-O
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
They Love Each Other >
New Minglewood Blues
Candyman >
Looks Like Rain
Big Railroad Blues >
Little Red Rooster
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider

Cold Rain And Snow >
Samson And Delilah
Ship Of Fools
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
The Other One >
Drums >
Space >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Wharf Rat >
Sugar Magnolia

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

Jump Like a Willys in Four Wheel Drive - 4/8/72 Jan 18, 2024

Cheerio, lads. This week on Help on the Way, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are crossing the pond for a little Europe 72 action. It's April 8th, 1972, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Wembley Empire Pool in London, England. Discussions abound about Dead Ahead, why this Dark Star works, and who would play Pigpen in a movie.

Bertha
Me & My Uncle
Mr. Charlie
Deal
Black-Throated Wind
Next Time You See Me
Cumberland Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
Playin' In The Band
Good Lovin'
Looks Like Rain
Casey Jones

Truckin'
Big Railroad Blues
It Hurts Me Too
Dark Star >
Sugar Magnolia >
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)

One More Saturday Night

Leaving Kansas, Fourth Day of July -7/4/90 Jan 11, 2024

Wave that flag! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are celebrating the fourth of July six months early! They're heading to Bonner, Kansas, for the Grateful Dead's July 4th, 1990 show at the Sandstone Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about Just a Little Light, the triumphant return of Scarlet > Fire, and Knob reads some comments in an award-winning British accent.

Cold Rain and Snow >
Walkin' Blues
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Queen Jane Approximately
Loose Lucy
It's All Over Now
Loser
Promised Land

Victim Or The Crime
Foolish Heart
Just A Little Light
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Drums >
Jam >
The Wheel >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

Episode 100!!! (feat. Mike from Guess the Year) - 3/10/93 Jan 04, 2024

Back to that same old place, sweet home... Rosemont. This week on Help on the Way, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob celebrate their hundredth episode with special guest Mike, host of the Guess the Year podcast. They're heading to Rosemont to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 10th, 1993 show at the Rosemont Horizon. Discussions abound about Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve, what we want out of Peggy-O, and our hosts take a crack at playing Guess the Year.

Check out Guess the Year : https://guesstheyear.net/

Feel Like A Stranger
Stagger Lee
The Same Thing
Peggy-O
Queen Jane Approximately
Ramble On Rose
Let It Grow Eyes Of The World Way To Go Home Lazy River Road Corinna > Mind Left Body Jam > Drums > Space > The Wheel > All Along The Watchtower > Standing On the Moon > Not Fade Away It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Me and Kabonius Down by the Schoolyard - 9/18/91 Dec 28, 2023

Happy Holidays! This week, to get in the holiday season, our host FiG is heading to the Big Apple for the Grateful Dead's September 18th, 1991 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions (well, monologues) abound about a thoughtful essay from Kabonius.

In the Midnight Hour
Ramble On Rose
Wang Dang Doodle
Candyman
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Row Jimmy
Jack Straw

Victim Or The Crime >
Crazy Fingers >
Playin' In The Band >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia

Brokedown Palace

One More Saturday Evening - 6/28/86 Dec 21, 2023

Get your lot tees ready, we're heading to Alpine Valley! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Wisconsin, for the Grateful Dead's June 28th, 1986 show at Alpine Valley. Discussions abound about what constitutes an "early" Touch of Grey, whether or not a self-respecting person listens to Drums/Space, and an update on Gawanus Red's Dark Star journey.

Hell in a Bucket
Ramble on Rose
C.C. Rider
Row Jimmy
Beat It On Down the Line
Touch of Grey
Looks Like Rain
Don't Ease Me In

Playin' in the Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
China Doll >
Playin' in the Band (Reprise) >
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad >
Turn On Your Love Light

One More Saturday Night >
It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

I Want to Be Young Phil - 2/3/68 Dec 14, 2023

Keeping it weird! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out to Portland, and are joined by new friend of the show Gowanus Red! Together, they discuss the Grateful Dead's February 3rd, 1968 show at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Discussions abound about New Potato Caboose, Dead cover bands at the Jersey Shore, and a baby picture of Dark Star.

That's It For the Other One >
New Potato Caboose
It Hurts Me Too
Born Cross-Eyed
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
Dark Star >
China Cat Sunflower >
The Eleven

The Duality of Bob - 2/21/93 Dec 07, 2023

Happy birthday, Vince! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Oakland for a special birthday celebration - the Grateful Dead's February 21st, 1993 show at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. Discussions abound about FiG's brother meeting a fan of the show, Knob's beef with Row Jimmy, and which of the three new songs made the best first impression.

Roughly Two Minutes Later I Was in Handcuffs - 10/9/80 Nov 30, 2023

Be sure to wear a flower in your hair. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading back to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead's October 9th, 1980 show at the Warfield Theater. Discussions abound about Knob seeing JRAD, how to critique the acoustic sets, and what we want out of Tennessee Jed.

Dire Wolf
Dark Hollow
I've Been All Around This World
Cassidy
China Doll
On The Road Again
Bird Song
The Race is On
Oh Babe It Ain't No Lie >
Ripple Feel Like A Stranger Friend Of The Devil Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Peggy-O Little Red Rooster Brown Eyed Women Looks Like Rain Tennessee Jed The Music Never Stopped Alabama Getaway > Greatest Story Ever Told High Time Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Terrapin Station > Drums > Not Fade Away > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia Casey Jones

One Grateful Dude (feat. David Gans) - 6/8/94 Nov 23, 2023

Get ready for The Grateful Dead Hour and a Half. This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by the one and only David Gans. Together, they listen to and discuss the Grateful Dead's June 8th, 1994 show at the Cal Expo Center in Sacramento, California. Discussions abound about the first ever Samba in the Rain, the intersection between the history of the Dead and the history of the internet, and Gans' collaborations with Robert Hunter.

More from David Gans : https://perfectible.net/

The Rex Foundation : https://rexfoundation.org/

6/8/94 Setlist :

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Walkin' Blues
Peggy-O
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Stagger Lee
Cassidy
Don't Ease Me In

Picasso Moon
Big Railroad Blues
Playin' In The Band >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
Samba In The Rain >
All Along The Watchtower >
Standing On the Moon >
Turn On Your Love Light

I Fought the Law

France-dom Comes Alive - 12/15/94 Nov 16, 2023

This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are traveling slowly down the 405. It's December 15th, 1994 and the Grateful Dead are playing a show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. Discussions abound about the Shakedown Street album, the big news stories of 1994, and Knob’s ever-changing feelings on Way to Go Home.

Shakedown Street Wang Dang Doodle Lazy River Road Me and My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Row Jimmy > Promised Land Foolish Heart Way to go Home Corrina > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > The Last Time > Morning Dew Liberty

King Game - 10/30/83 Nov 09, 2023

There's gold in the hills, so we're heading back to California. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to San Rafael for the Grateful Dead's October 30th, 1983 show at the Marin County Veterans Auditorium. Discussions abound about Phil's new podcast, the new Grateful Dead Gravity Infuser, and Game's favorite song: Day Job.

Alabama Getaway >
Greatest Story Ever Told
Friend Of The Devil
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Cassidy
West L.A. Fadeaway
Hell In A Bucket >
Might As Well

Bertha >
Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
Truckin' >
Spoonful >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Day Job

Music to Befriend an Animal To - 4/6/94 Nov 02, 2023

Move over Christmas in July, it's time for Spring Break in November! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed down to Miami, Florida for the Grateful Dead’s April 6th, 1994 show. Discussions abound about Billy’s Halloween Show (both Kreutzmann and Strings), Game’s love of Bobby Darin, and the true meaning of UCLA.

Jack Straw
Jack-A-Roe
Wang Dang Doodle
Broken Arrow
West L.A. Fadeaway
El Paso
Row Jimmy
Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine
Samson & Delilah
Cumberland Blues
Way to Go Home
Women Are Smarter
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
All Along The Watchtower
Standing On the Moon

Johnny B. Goode

It’s a Good Rooster - 9/3/85 Oct 26, 2023

We're going to Kansas City to get our baby back home! This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts are heading down to Kansas City for the Grateful Dead's September 3rd, 1985 show at the Starlight Theatre. Discussions abound about John Mayer's recent Dead Covers shenanigans, Jerry's opinions on rap music, and whether or not Knob likes The Grateful Dead.

Feel Like A Stranger >
They Love Each Other
Little Red Rooster
Dire Wolf
Cassidy
Big Railroad Blues
The Music Never Stopped >
Don't Ease Me In Cryptical Envelopement > The Other One >
Eyes Of The World >
Don't Need Love >
Drums >
Space >
Nobody's Fault But Mine >
Truckin' >
Smokestack Lightning >
Comes A Time >
Turn On Your Love Light It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Game Loses Faith in Reality - 10/30/70 Oct 19, 2023

Come on Seawolves, we're heading to SBU! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are all back and heading to SUNY at Stony Brook for the Grateful Dead's October 30th, 1970 show at the SUNY Gym. Discussions abound about New Riders of the Purple Sage, whether or not being "droll" is a good thing, and the debut of a brand new segment.

Cold Rain & Snow
Truckin'
Sugar Magnolia
Next Time You See Me
Me & My Uncle
Drums >
Good Lovin' >
Drums >
Cumberland Blues >
Good Lovin'
Casey Jones

Smokestack Lightning
Beat It On Down The Line
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Friend Of The Devil
Truckin'
Candyman
It Hurts Me Too
Dancin' In The Streets
Big Railroad Blues
Saint Stephen >
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Not Fade Away >
Turn On Your Love Light

A Quick One, While They’re Away - 3/9/93 Oct 12, 2023

This week on the Help on the Way pod, our host FiG spends a few minutes taking about the Grateful Dead's March 9th, 1993 show at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois. It's a short one, but stay tuned for a real cool first set from 90s Dead. We'll be back next week.

Here Comes Sunshine
Wang Dang Doodle
Loose Lucy
Me & My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
Broken Arrow
Row Jimmy
Eternity
Liberty

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Victim Or The Crime
Ship of Fools
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
Space >
The Last Time >
Black Peter >
Sugar Magnolia

Knockin' On Heaven's Door

That’s (Not) Otis - 9/27/80 Oct 05, 2023

Grab your acoustic guitars, because we're heading to the Warfield! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are headed to San Francisco, California to discuss the Grateful Dead's September 27th, 1980 show. Discussions abound about the history of the Warfield run, our love of Monkey and the Engineer, and which Grateful Dead song our hosts would marry.

Dire Wolf
The Race is On
Jack-a-Roe
Monkey and the Engineer
It Must Have Been the Roses
Dark Hollow
Bird Song
To Lay Me Down
On the Road Again
Oh Babe it Ain't No Lie >
Ripple

Mississippi Half-Step >
Franklin's Tower
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Row Jimmy
Little Red Rooster
Althea >
Let it Grow >
Deal

Cold Rain and Snow >
C.C. Rider
Ramble on Rose
He's Gone >
The Other One >
Drums >
Space >
Stella Blue >
I Need a Miracle >
Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad >
Johnny B. Goode

One More Saturday Night

Here Comes the Sun - 10/20/88 Sep 28, 2023

Plug in that soft machine. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, FiG has recovered from dysentery, and he and Game are headed to Dallas, Texas to discuss the Grateful Dead's October 20th, 1988 show at the The Summit. Discussions abound about Farm Aid, the first Built to Last, and the venue's storied history from wrestling arena to megachurch.

Cold Rain & Snow
New Minglewood Blues
Candyman
Me And My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
West L.A. Fadeaway
Queen Jane Approximately
Stagger Lee
The Music Never Stopped

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Playing In The Band >
Built To Last >
Drums >
Space >
I Need A Miracle >
Dear Mr. Fantasy >
Hey Jude >
Turn On Your Love Light

Black Muddy River

Post-Coma, Pre-MIDI - 12/28/88 Sep 21, 2023

You can call us prophets on the burning shore, because this week on Help on the Way we're heading to CALIFORRRNIA. This week our hosts Game and Knob are discussing the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1988 show at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Discussions abound about When Push Comes to Shove, the Wolf Bros tour, and the importance of The Show Sheet.

Iko Iko
Walkin' Blues
Jack A Roe
It's All Over Now
When Push Comes To Shove
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues
Bird Song
Jack Straw

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Uncle John's Band >
I Need A Miracle >
Foolish Heart >
Turn On Your Love Light

It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Jorts Emoji - 3/26/72 Sep 14, 2023

These little town blues are melting away. This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to New York, New York. They're listening to the Grateful Dead's March 26th, 1972 show at the Academy of Music, which was raved about by new friend of the pod Charlie Miller. Discussions abound about Dead Ahead, how good Chinatown Shuffle is, and Knob and FiG attempt many, many different metaphors to describe '72 jams.

Greatest Story Ever Told
Cold Rain & Snow
Chinatown Shuffle
Black-Throated Wind
You Win Again
Mr. Charlie
Jack Straw
Loser
Looks Like Rain
Big Railroad Blues
Big Boss Man
Playin' In The Band
El Paso
Good Lovin'

Truckin' >
Drums >
The Other One >
Me And My Uncle >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat
Sugar Magnolia
The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Not Fade Away

Mr. Charlie Told Me So (feat. Charlie Miller) - 3/3/87 Sep 07, 2023

This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by very special guest, the legendary taper Charlie Miller! The four of them head to California to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 3rd, 1987 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, California. Discussions abound about Charlie's Grateful Dead Dance Parties, The Mighty Quinn, and whether Bob's slide solo is squeaky or squealy.

The Mighty Quinn
Greatest Story Ever Told
Loser
New Minglewood Blues
Tons Of Steel
Cassidy
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo >
Promised Land

Iko Iko*
Saint Of Circumstance
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Wharf Rat >
Throwing Stones >
Touch Of Gray

Brokedown Palace

That’d Be Elephant Gestation - 4/7/95 Aug 31, 2023

It's Spring Break (well, not really), so we're heading to Tampa (sorta). This week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading down to Tampa to discuss the Grateful Dead's April 7th, 1995 show. Discussions abound about Visions of Johanna, the passing of James Casey, and whether or not Samba in the Rain is a good song.

Jack Straw
Peggy-O
Little Red Rooster
Loose Lucy
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Visions Of Johanna >
Promised Land

Eyes Of The World >
Saint Of Circumstance
Samba In The Rain
Unbroken Chain
Corinna
Drums >
Space >
Easy Answers
Days Between
Not Fade Away

U.S. Blues

Big Mouth Billy Bass - 6/24/85 Aug 24, 2023

Put some shredded cheese on your chili, we're heading to Cincinnati. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to River Bend Music Center for the Grateful Dead's June 24th, 1985 show. Discussions abound about Knob's adventure with Billy and the Kids, the Book of Iko Ikos, and whether or not 1985 is an underrated year.

Alabama Getaway >
Greatest Story Ever Told
They Love Each Other
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
My Brother Esau
Loser
Let It Grow

Iko Iko >
Samson & Delilah >
He's Gone >
Smokestack Lightning >
Cryptical Envelopment >
Drums >
Comes A Time >
The Other One >
Cryptical Envelopment >
Wharf Rat >
Around & Around >
Good Lovin'

U.S. Blues

I Fought the Law - 4/4/94 Aug 17, 2023

Orlando, we love you Orlando. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading down to Florida for the Grateful Dead's April 4th, 1994 show at the Orlando arena. Discussions abound about Robbie Robertson, Prince Vince, and the clash between the Deadheads and the Orlando police after the show.

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower
Little Red Rooster
Brown Eyed Women
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Loose Lucy
Cassidy
Don't Ease Me In

Iko Iko
Way to Go Home
Truckin' >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
Days Between >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

I Fought the Law

There Were Days - 9/23/88 Aug 10, 2023

These little town blues are melting away! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to New York, New York to discuss the Grateful Dead's September 23rd, 1988 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia, I Will Take You Home, and a game show about Grateful Dead hot takes!

Let The Good Times Roll
Hell In A Bucket
Cold Rain & Snow
Walkin' Blues
Loser
Memphis Blues
Dupree's Diamond Blues
Promised Land

Samson & Delilah
Ship of Fools
Victim Or The Crime >
Foolish Heart >
Drums >
Space >
I Will Take You Home >
The Other One >
Stella Blue >
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

Currently Knobless - 6/8/77 Aug 03, 2023

Make sure to wear a flower in your hair... Our hosts Game and FiG are going to San Francisco to discuss the Grateful Dead's June 8th, 1977 show at the Winterland Arena. Discussions abound about Winamp, the anniversary of Brent Mydland's passing, and daydreams of what a Summer '77 tour would've been like.

New Minglewood Blues
Sugaree
Mexicali Blues
Row Jimmy
Passenger
Sunrise
Brown Eyed Women
It's All Over Now
Jack-A-Roe
Lazy Lightnin' >
Supplication

Bertha >
Good Lovin'
Ramble On Rose
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
The Other One >
Wharf Rat >
Not Fade Away >
Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >
Johnny B. Goode

Brokedown Palace

Feelin’ Near as Faded as My Jeans - 12/15/78 Jul 27, 2023

In Birmingham they love the governor, but here on Help on the Way they love The Dead. Our hosts Game and FiG are heading down to Alabama for the Grateful Dead's December 15th, 1978 show. Discussions abound about Phil Lesh & Friends, Crossword Puzzles, and which is the best Donna song: From the Heart of Me vs. Sunrise.

Promised Land
Shakedown Street
Minglewood Blues
Friend Of The Devil
El Paso
From The Heart Of Me
Brown Eyed Women
Cassidy
Deal

I Need A Miracle >
Bertha >
Good Lovin'
It Must Have Been The Roses
Terrapin Station >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
Stella Blue >
Truckin' >
Playin' In The Band

U.S. Blues

A Big Sonic Hug (feat. Zach Nugent) - 4/15/70 Jul 20, 2023

This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by Zach Nugent, guitarist for Dead Set and former guitarist for the JGB. The four of them are heading to California to listen to the Grateful Dead's April 15th, 1970 show at the Winterland Arena. Discussions abound about the final (?) Dead and Company shows, Zach's favorite of Jerry's guitars, and whether Game is a Primal Dead Hater or not.

Cold Rain and Snow
Mama Tried
It's a Man's World
Candyman
Hard to Handle
Cumberland Blues
That's It For the Other One >
Dire Wolf
Dancin' in the Streets
Turn on Your Love Light >
Not Fade Away >
Turn on Your Love Light

Knob’s in the Cradle - 3/29/85 Jul 13, 2023

Phil loves New York, and so do we. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game and Knob are going to Go the Nassau for the Grateful Dead's March 29th, 1985 show. Discussions abound whether or not there will be a special guest at the last Dead and Co show, the Drumstick Incident, and a nice interview with Knob's Dad about his first time seeing the Grateful Dead.

Cold Rain and Snow
Down In The Bottom >
I Ain't Superstitious
Friend Of The Devil
Supplication >
My Brother Esau
Tennessee Jed
Minglewood Blues >
Don't Ease Me In

Terrapin Station >
Women Are Smarter >
Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >
Baby What You Want Me To Do >
Drums >
Space >
Wharf Rat >
Throwing Stones >
Johnny B. Goode

Brokedown Palace

Leaving Reed’s Ranch, Third Day of July - 7/3/69 Jul 06, 2023

Happy Fourth of July... well, Sixth of July... well, Third of July. This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts FiG and Knob went riding down South Colorado for the Grateful Dead's July 3rd, 1969 show at Reed's Ranch in Colorado Springs. Discussions abound about Ol' Slewfoot, what constitutes the Terrapin Suite, and FiG debuts his killer Knob impression.

Green Green Grass of Home
Slewfoot
Sittin’ on Top of the World
Morning Dew
High Time
Me and My Uncle
Casey Jones
Hard to Handle
He Was a Friend of Mine
Turn on Your Love Light

The Doodad Man - 4/3/85 Jun 30, 2023

We're off to the island- Rhode Island. This week we're heading to Providence to discuss the Grateful Dead's April 3rd, 1985 show at the Providence City Center. Discussions abound about , an interesting blues combo called Down in the Bottom > I Ain't Superstitious, and how all meals are made up, maaaan.

Hell In A Bucket >
Sugaree
Me & My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
Ramble On Rose
Down In The Bottom >
I Ain't Superstitious
Row Jimmy
Let It Grow

Terrapin Station >
Women Are Smarter
Ship of Fools
Truckin' >
Spoonful >
Drums >
Wharf Rat >
Throwing Stones >
Sugar Magnolia

Keep Your Day Job

When a Band and a Cover Band Love Each Other Very Much... - 6/22/91 Jun 22, 2023

We're meeting up at the movies! This week on the Help on the Way Pod, we're dancing in Chicago and listening to the Grateful Dead's June 22nd, 1991 show at Soldier Field in Chicago. This show has been released for Meet Up at the Movies today and Saturday! What a nice coincidence. Discussions abound about Game and Knob's adventure in Philadelphia, Bruce Hornsby's accordion, and whether or not Billy Strings should suckle off that pig's teet.

Hell In A Bucket
Shakedown Street
Wang Dang Doodle
Friend Of The Devil >
When I Paint My Masterpiece
Brown-Eyed Women
Let It Grow

Foolish Heart
Looks Like Rain >
Crazy Fingers >
Playin' In The Band >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
Dark Star Jam >
Playin' In The Band (Reprise) >
Black Peter >
One More Saturday Night

E: The Weight

The Train Keeps Truckin’ On - 6/18/76 Jun 17, 2023

Oh-oh come take my hand. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are taking that thunder road to the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. Discussions abound about Mission in the Rain, accidentally listening to the AUD, and our hopes for the Dead and Co Philly Shoqw.

The Music Never Stopped
Sugaree
Mama Tried
Crazy Fingers
Big River
Brown Eyed Women
Looks Like Rain
Row Jimmy
Cassidy
Mission In The Rain
Promised Land

Samson & Delilah
Tennessee Jed
St. Stephen >
Not Fade Away >
St. Stephen >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
The Wheel >
Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

A Stoner Who Likes to Party - 12/2/81 Jun 09, 2023

Let's make some (Illi)noise! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading out to Illinois for the Grateful Dead's December 2nd, 1981 show at Assembly Hall, University of Illinois. Discussions abound about how Charlie Miller does what he does, the cocktail of drugs that influenced the Grateful Dead's music, and whether or not a show with one bad set can still be considered a good show.

Bertha >
Greatest Story Ever Told
Peggy-O
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Brown Eyed Women
Passenger
Never Trust a Woman
Cumberland Blues
Looks Like Rain
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider

Feel Like A Stranger >
Franklin's Tower
Lost Sailor >
Saint Of Circumstance >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
Not Fade Away >
Stella Blue >
Around & Around >
Good Lovin'

E: Don't Ease Me In

Nice - 8/25/93 Jun 01, 2023

You won't believe it, but this Grateful Dead listening project has taken us back to Shoreline again. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to California to discuss the Grateful Dead's August 25th, 1993 show at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Discussions abound about So Many Roads, a pamphlet of Easy Answers, and our hosts discover the wonders of Gold Bond at the start of the D&C tour.

Touch Of Grey
Greatest Story Ever Told
Peggy-O
The Same Thing
Friend Of The Devil
Easy Answers
So Many Roads
Promised Land

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Attics Of My Life >
Sugar Magnolia

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds

Vinced Away - 3/16/92 May 25, 2023

This is the story all about how our lives got flipped, turned upside down. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed to (South) Philadelphia for the Grateful Dead's March 16th, 1992 show at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about how we think the Dead and Co tour will start, when 90s Dead are at their best, and Knob's dad's thoughts on the show.

Let The Good Times Roll
Feel Like A Stranger
Friend Of The Devil
CC Rider >
It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry
Black-Throated Wind
Ramble On Rose
Let It Grow

Corinna >
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain >
Estimated Prophet >
Drums >
Space >
All Along The Watchtower >
Morning Dew

Johnny B. Goode

Swift(ie) Undertow - 12/26/69 May 18, 2023

Happy Boxing Day! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading out in the East Texas town of Dallas for the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1969 show at the McFarlin Auditorium. This show is unique for its impromptu acoustic set because Bill Kreutzmann was late. Discussions abound about Cornell '23, Knob's healthy appreciation of Taylor Swift, and the history of Cherry Garcia.

The Monkey & The Engineer
Little Sadie
Long Black Limousine
I've Been All Around This World
Gathering Flowers
For The Master's Bouquet
Black Peter
Uncle John's Band

Casey Jones
Hard To Handle
Cold Rain & Snow
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider >
High Time
Me And My Uncle
Dark Star
New Speedway Boogie
Turn On Your Love Light

The Wonderful World of Yokozuna - 5/5/81 May 11, 2023

Just like New York Cit... just like Upstate New York... Just like Hacksaw Jim Duggins, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Glen Falls, New York, for the Grateful Dead's May 5th, 1981 show at the Glenn Falls Civic Center. Discussions abound about twelve-bar blues, Lizzo, and what we think Dead and Co are going to play at Cornell.

Feel Like A Stranger
Peggy-O >
El Paso
Ramble On Rose
CC Rider
Althea
Passenger
Brown Eyed Women
The Music Never Stopped >
Don't Ease Me In

Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On The Mountain
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Space >
Uncle John's Band >
Truckin' >
Alabama Getaway >
Johnny B. Goode

U.S. Blues

Say It Saint So - 12/13/92 May 04, 2023

May the Four winds blow you safely home, Deadheads. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game and FiG are heading down to California for the Grateful Dead's December 13th, 1992 show at the Oakland Coliseum. Discussions abound about Fleur de Dead, the opposite of Auto-Tune, and the Vince-era takes on Here Comes Sunshine.

Mississippi Half Step
It's All Over Now
West L.A. Fadeaway
Me & My Uncle >
Maggie's Farm
Tennessee Jed >
Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine >
Way To Go Home
Victim Or The Crime >
Terrapin Station >
Drums >
Space >
The Other One >
Morning Dew

The Weight

Looks Like the 70s Are Gonna Be Weird - 12/31/69 Apr 27, 2023

Happy New Year! Wait. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are shipping off to Boston for the Grateful Dead's December 31st, 1969 show at the Boston Tea Party. Discussions abound about the last show of the 60s, Bill Kreutzmann's departure from D&C, and the Book of Big Boy Petes.

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Mama Tried
Next Time You See Me
Cold Rain & Snow
Black Peter
Hard To Handle
Me & My Uncle
Mason's Children
Dire Wolf
Uncle John's Band
Alligator >
Drums >
Alligator >
Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) >
Feedback >
Good Lovin' >
Drums >
The Eleven
High Time
Cumberland Blues
Big Boy Pete
Not Fade Away
Seasons
The Race is On
Silver Threads
Slewfoot

Dancin' In The Streets

”I’m Genuinly a Nice Person” - Knobert Zimmerman - 4/8/91 Apr 21, 2023

FiG and Knob are back (theGame is playing slot cars) to review 4/8/91 when the Dead celebrated Spring Break in Orlando! Along the way we discuss the Dennis McNally AMA on the sub and a spate of recent wolf bros. trio shows. Knob claims he's "genuinely a nice person" while pooping all over the show. FiG, per tradition, begs to differ. What do you think?

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Walkin' Blues
Peggy-O
Me And My Uncle >
Maggie's Farm
Dire Wolf
Picasso Moon
Might As Well

Eyes Of The World
Man Smart (Woman Smarter)
Ship Of Fools
Truckin' >
Drums >
Space >
The Wheel >
I Need A Miracle >
Morning Dew

E : Johnny B. Goode

Our Cousin Vinnie - 9/16/93 Apr 13, 2023

It's a helluva town - this week our hosts Game and Knob are heading to New York, New York for the Grateful Dead's September 16th, 1993 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about The Grateful Dead's cover of "Rain", Bob Dylan's cover of "Truckin'", and Eternity (the song, not the duration of time).

Rain
Shakedown Street >
Wang Dang Doodle
Cold Rain and Snow
Queen Jane Approximately
Althea
Eternity
Don't Ease Me In

China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes of the World >
Drums >
Space >
Way to Go Home >
Days Between >
Throwing Stones >
Not Fade Away

Liberty

The Lloyd Noble Prize - 10/11/77 Apr 06, 2023

This week we're heading to where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading down to Oklahoma for the Grateful Dead's October 11th, 1977 show. Discussions abound about El Paso, why the Grateful Dead dropped Help>Slip>Franklin's, and a heady March Madness bracket...

Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower
Jack Straw
Peggy-O
El Paso
Sunrise
Deal
Let It Grow

Dancin' In The Streets >
Dire Wolf
Estimated Prophet >
Eyes Of The World >
Drums >
Not Fade Away >
Wharf Rat >
Around and Around

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