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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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