Help on the Way

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

The Game Show - 9/12/85

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 > BerthaIt's All Over NowRow 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 AwayNot Fade Away >Brokedown Palace

Where Scarlet Meets Fire (ft. JWGIII) - 3/23/95

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 ToodelooWang Dang DoodleCold Rain and SnowEl PasoLoserEasy AnswersSo Many RoadsUnbroken ChainScarlet Begonias >Fire on the Mountain >Corrina >Mathilda >Drums >Space >Days Between >Good Lovin'The Weight

"Last Lost Live Tape" - 7/15/89

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!BerthaGreatest Story Ever ToldCandymanWalkin' BluesPeggy-OQueen Jane ApproximatelyWe Can RunBird 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

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-ticketsNew Minglewood BluesDire WolfMe & My Uncle >Big RiverThey Love Each OtherLooks Like RainBrown Eyed WomenBeat It On Down The LineStagger LeeDancin' In The Streets >Deal Scarlet Begonias >Fire On The MountainSamson & DelilahHe's Gone >Drums >Black Peter >Truckin'U.S. Blues