Help on the Way

Neigh for High Time - 3/24/95

Don’t kick the Hornets nest! This week, our hosts FiG, Game, and Knob are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s March 24th, 1995 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about FiG’s upcoming trip to The Sphere, how audience energy feeds a show, and whether or not If the Shoe Fits is a good song. Feel Like a StrangerStagger LeeMinglewood BluesHigh TimeIf the Shoe FitsBlack Throated WindBird Song >Promised LandHere Comes SunshineSamba in the RainWomen are SmarterEyes of the World >Drums >Space >The Last Time >Black Peter >Around and AroundLiberty

QLLP - 1/27/69 and 6/21/95

Two coasts, three decades apart. This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to Seattle and then taking a red-eye straight to Albany. They listen to a Spanish Jam from January 27th, 1968 at the [Go] Eagles[!] Auditorium. Then they check out all of March 21st, 1995 at the Knickerbocker Arena. Discussions abound about The Sphere, FiG’s new found love of 1995 Dead, and a surprising grade for this Scarlet > Fire. Hell In A BucketLoserTake Me To The RiverRow JimmyBroken ArrowPromised LandScarlet Begonias > Fire On The MountainWomen Are SmarterIt's All Too MuchPlaying In The Band > Drums > Space > Easy Answers > Morning DewU.S. Blues

Deextinction - 10/23/72

As the Bucks make their way towards the playoffs*, we make our way to Milwaukee! This week, our host FiG is getting himself a mansion in Wisconsin. It’s October 23rd, 1972, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. Discussions abound about the deextinction of the Dire Wolf, Dave’s Picks 54, and the free GD Channel on Sirius XM.*show description written on 4/10/25, Bucks may no longer be making their way to the playoffs by the time you see this. The Promised Land Sugaree Big River Loser Jack Straw Deal El Paso Tennessee Jed Black Throated Wind China Cat Sunflower >I Know You Rider Mexicali Blues Stella Blue Beat It On Down The Line Rockin' Pneumonia And The Boogie Woogie Flu Playing In The Band Bertha Me And My Uncle Brown Eyed Women Greatest Story Ever Told Brokedown Palace Dark Star >Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Me And Bobby McGee Tomorrow Is Forever Sugar Magnolia >Uncle John's Band One More Saturday Night

Go To Prison - 8/4/71

We got the Terminal Island Correctional Facility Blues. This week our host FiG is heading to San Pedro, California. It’s August 4th, 1971 and the Grateful Dead are playing Terminal Island Correctional Facility. Discussions abound about Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros in London and Herb Greene’s passing.Truckin'Yellow Dog StoryBerthaMe And Bobby McGeeHard To HandleChina Cat Sunflower >I Know You RiderLoserPlaying In The BandNext Time You See MeMe And My UncleCasey JonesCumberland BluesBig Boss ManSugareeEl PasoMr. CharlieNot Fade Away >Going Down The Road Feeling Bad >Turn On Your Lovelight

An Oy Vey of a Bobby Slide Solo - 5/8/81

Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Uniondale, New York. It’s May 8th, 1981 and the Grateful Dead are playing at Nassau Coliseum. Discussions abound about Ken Jennings’ favorite Grateful Dead songs, the start of the Sphere run, and the platonic ideal of a Loser.Jack StrawPeggy-OMe and My Uncle > Big RiverLoserC.C. Rider >AltheaLet It Grow > Don’t Ease Me InShakedown Street >Samson and DelilahTerrapin Station > Playin’ in the Band >Drums > Space >Not Fade Away >Nobody’s Fault But Mine Jam >Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia US Blues
 
We recorded this too early for JWG3s comment!

Honking the Car Horn Like Miles Davis - 4/26/77

I’m in love with a Jersey show. This week, our host Knob celebrates their home state. It’s April 26, 1977 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the a Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. Discussions abound about what to expect from the Sphere, the importance of Betty Cantor-Jackson and the transitional nature of 1977.BerthaMe and My UncleIt Must Have Been the RosesCassidyTennessee JedBig RiverFriend of the DevilEstimated ProphetDealGood Lovin’Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Todeloo Dancin’ in the Streets >Drums >Eyes of the World >Samson and DelilahStella Blue >Sugar Magnolia

"You People Will Cheer for Anything" - 6/22/86

86 those blues, June 86 that is. This week, our host Knob is heading to Berkeley, California. It’s June 22nd, 1986 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Greek Theatre. Along the way, discussions abound about the best year for Row Jimmy, what separates New Minglewood Blues, and the podcast becomes a true crime podcast about Terrapin Crossroads.Jack StrawIt Must Have Been The RosesCassidyRow JimmyMinglewood Blues >Big Railroad BluesMama Tried >Big RiverStagger LeeHell In A Bucket > Might As Well Fire On The Mountain >Samson & DelilahShip of Fools >Women Are Smarter >Drums >Space >Truckin' > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Stella Blue > Turn On Your Love LightU.S. BluesBox Of Rain

Help on the Way (LA) - 4/11/89

This week, our host FiG finds himself in Rosemont, Illinois. It’s April 11th, 1989, and the Grateful Dead are playing the Rosemont Horizon. Discussions abound about a rare off night for Bobby, Help on the Way LA, and executive producer Baby Game executive producing Game right off the show. Shakedown StreetLittle Red RoosterFriend Of The DevilVictim Or The CrimeBuilt To LastWe Can RunStuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues AgainDeal Samson and DelilahCrazy FingersPlayin' In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > Standing On the MoonThrowing Stones > Not Fade AwayU.S. Blues

HBD Terrapin/Estimated! 🎂 - 2/2/68

Keep it weird! This week, our host FiG is heading to Portland, Oregon. It’s February 2nd, 1968 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Crystal Ballroom. Discussions abound about David Gans’ new course at Stanford and the anniversary of Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station. Viola Lee Blues >FeedbackThat’s It For The Other One >Clementine >Good Morning Little Schoolgirl

Book of La Bambas - 9/7/87

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 TowerWalkin' BluesWhen Push Comes To ShoveMy Brother EsauIt Must Have Been The RosesFar From MeLet It Grow Iko IkoSaint Of CircumstanceShip of FoolsUncle John's Band >Drums >Space > Truckin' >Spoonful >Black Peter >Around & Around >Good Lovin' >La Bamba >Good Lovin'Knockin' On Heaven's Door