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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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*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

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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

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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

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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

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