Help on the Way

Long Live King Brent - 8/28/81

Pack some sunscreen, we're heading to Long Beach! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob, are heading down to the Long Beach Arena for the Grateful Dead's August 28th, 1981 show. Discussions abound about the Grateful Dead's first competitive Grammy, Knob's Wolf Bros-induced Wook Flu, and letting the Good Times roll.
Jack StrawThey Love Each OtherMe And My Uncle >Big RiverAlthea >Little Red RoosterBrown Eyed Women >Let It Grow >China Cat Sunflower >I Know You Rider
Shakedown Street >Lost Sailor >Saint Of Circumstance >The Wheel >Never Trust A Woman >Drums >Space >Truckin' >Wharf Rat >Sugar Magnolia
U.S. Blues 

The Cheese is Part of the Charm - 5/19/92

Sacramento, preaching on the burning shore! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading out west for the Grateful Dead's May 19th, 1992 show at the Cal Expo Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about Vince Welnick, the Grateful Dead's first ever Baba O'Reilly, and one year of the Help on the Way podcast!
Cold Rain and SnowLittle Red RoosterAltheaQueen Jane ApproximatelyTennessee JedLet It Grow
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderLooks Like RainWay To Go HomeTerrapin Station > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Black Peter >Sugar Magnolia
Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows 

Dahhk Stahh - 12/1/73

Wicked. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are shipping up to Boston for the Grateful Dead's December 1st, 1973 show at the Boston Music Hall. Discussions abound about Bob Weir w/ JRAD, why Dick picked the way he did, and the joys of Big River.
The Promised LandSugareeMexicali BluesTennessee JedLooks Like RainChina Cat Sunflower ->I Know You RiderBig RiverBrokedown PalaceWeather Report Suite Prelude ->Weather Report Suite Part ->Let It GrowCasey Jones
Around And AroundThey Love Each OtherMe And My UncleDon't Ease Me InMe And Bobby McGeeMississippi Half-Step Uptown ToodelooPlaying In The Band ->Uncle John's Band ->Playing In The BandRow JimmyGreatest Story Ever ToldNot Fade Away ->Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->One More Saturday Night 

Four Minutes of Ringtones - 7/31/94

There's gold up in them hills! Auburn Hills! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan for the Grateful Dead's July 31st, 1994 show. Discussions abound about our thoughts on Playin’ in the Sand, what would happen if we interviewed Bob Weir, and how Game was peer pressured into liking Lazy River Road.
Touch Of Gray > Greatest Story Ever ToldRow JimmySpoonfulLazy River RoadMe & My Uncle > Big RiverLoose LucyMidnight Hour
Samson & DelilahWay to Go HomeNew Speedway Boogie > Truckin' > He's Gone > Drums >Space > Spanish Jam > The Last Time > Black Peter > Good Lovin'
The Weight 

Dive Into the Catalogue of Your Mind - 7/30/70

We're heading to California to solve a mystery. We don't solve it, but we still have fun. This week, our hosts Game and Knob are listening to the Grateful Dead's show on July 30th, 1970, which was a short acoustic set played before New Riders of the Purple Sage. Discussions abound about the first night of Playin' in the Sand, what Pigpen did during acoustic sets, and a lost redditor who now lives in Knob's brain.
To Lay Me DownDire WolfCandymanRosalie McFallA Voice from On HighSwing Low, Sweet Chariot

Just Like Neapolitan Ice Cream - 11/25/82

Are you ready to do some truckin’? This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob take a break from these winter blues, and head down to Montego Bay, Jamaica. It's November 25th, (well, 26th) 1982, and The Grateful Dead are playing at the Jamaica World Music Festival. Discussions abound about Bob Bralove and Tom Constanten, early morning concerts, and the show's MVP (which they all agree on...)
SugareeNew Minglewood BluesLoserMan Smart (Woman Smarter)Althea >Let It Grow
Samson And DelilahScarlet Begonias >Fire On The Mountain >Drums >Space >Throwing Stones >Not Fade Away >Black Peter >Good Lovin'

Tell Mama All About It - 12/30/82

Happy New Year! For real this time! To celebrate, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California. It's December 30th, 1982, and The Grateful Dead are playing at the Oakland Auditorium. And they might get some help from Etta James and the Tower of Power. Discussions abound about petitions to bring back songs, The Beatles song "Boys," and New Year's shows old and new..
Alabama Getaway ->The Promised LandLoser ->Little Red RoosterBig Railroad BluesFeel Like A StrangerDupree's Diamond BluesThe Music Never Stopped ->Don't Ease Me In
Touch Of Grey ->Throwing Stones ->Franklin's TowerLost Sailor ->Saint Of Circumstance ->He's Gone ->Drums ->Space ->Truckin' ->Stella Blue ->Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad ->Johnny B. Goode
Hard To HandleTell Mama 

Quit Your Day Job - 4/4/86

Happy New Year. Almost. Ish. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Hartford, Connecticut for the Grateful Dead's April 4th, 1986 show. Discussions abound about all our favorite 2022 Dead News, Jerry in the 80s, and Knob’s Dad’s very strict rule about Candyman.
Jack StrawDire WolfC C RiderCandymanIt's All Over NowCrazy Fingers >Greatest Story Ever ToldKeep Your Day Job
Touch Of Grey >Looks Like Rain >He's Gone >Smokestack Lightnin' >Drums >Space >The Wheel >Stella Blue >Throwing Stones >Turn On Your Lovelight
Box Of Rain 

You’ve Heard of Elf on the Shelf... - 12/28/69

We're going to Hollywood! Florida! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down south for the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1969 show at the Hollywood Pop Festival - the Last Rock Festival of the 60s. Discussions abound about Dave's Picks 46, the purpose of Pigpen raps, and the debut of Knob Talk, a new segment of incredibly interesting facts.
Black PeterMe and My UncleChina Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > High TimeCumberland BluesGood Lovin'Cold Rain and SnowHard to HandleMason's ChildrenTurn on Your Love Light

Uncle John’s Beef Broth - 11/7/87

It's time to benefit the REX Foundation! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob head out to California for the Grateful Dead's November 7th, 1987 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Center. Discussions abound about Throwing Stones, Bob Dylan, and a nice beefy conversation about The Grateful Dead brand, and what products they might want to add.
Hey Pocky WayJack StrawRow JimmyWhen I Paint My MasterpieceDupree's Diamond BluesBox Of RainCassidy >Might As Well
Uncle John's Band >Playing In The Band >Terrapin Station >Drums >Space >I Need A Miracle >Black Peter >Throwing Stones >Not Fade Away
Not Fade Away ->Knockin' On Heaven's DoorOne More Saturday Night