Help on the Way

Nice - 8/25/93

You won't believe it, but this Grateful Dead listening project has taken us back to Shoreline again. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to California to discuss the Grateful Dead's August 25th, 1993 show at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Discussions abound about So Many Roads, a pamphlet of Easy Answers, and our hosts discover the wonders of Gold Bond at the start of the D&C tour.
Touch Of GreyGreatest Story Ever ToldPeggy-OThe Same ThingFriend Of The DevilEasy AnswersSo Many RoadsPromised Land
Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The MountainEstimated Prophet > Terrapin Station > Drums >Space > All Along The Watchtower > Attics Of My Life > Sugar Magnolia
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 

Vinced Away - 3/16/92

This is the story all about how our lives got flipped, turned upside down. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed to (South) Philadelphia for the Grateful Dead's March 16th, 1992 show at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about how we think the Dead and Co tour will start, when 90s Dead are at their best, and Knob's dad's thoughts on the show.
Let The Good Times RollFeel Like A StrangerFriend Of The DevilCC Rider > It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To CryBlack-Throated WindRamble On RoseLet It Grow
Corinna > Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Estimated Prophet > Drums > Space >All Along The Watchtower > Morning Dew
Johnny B. Goode 

Swift(ie) Undertow - 12/26/69

Happy Boxing Day! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading out in the East Texas town of Dallas for the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1969 show at the McFarlin Auditorium. This show is unique for its impromptu acoustic set because Bill Kreutzmann was late. Discussions abound about Cornell '23, Knob's healthy appreciation of Taylor Swift, and the history of Cherry Garcia.
The Monkey & The EngineerLittle SadieLong Black LimousineI've Been All Around This WorldGathering Flowers For The Master's BouquetBlack PeterUncle John's Band
Casey JonesHard To HandleCold Rain & SnowChina Cat Sunflower >I Know You Rider > High TimeMe And My UncleDark StarNew Speedway BoogieTurn On Your Love Light 

The Wonderful World of Yokozuna - 5/5/81

Just like New York Cit... just like Upstate New York... Just like Hacksaw Jim Duggins, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Glen Falls, New York, for the Grateful Dead's May 5th, 1981 show at the Glenn Falls Civic Center. Discussions abound about twelve-bar blues, Lizzo, and what we think Dead and Co are going to play at Cornell.
Feel Like A StrangerPeggy-O > El PasoRamble On RoseCC RiderAltheaPassengerBrown Eyed WomenThe Music Never Stopped > Don't Ease Me In
Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The MountainEstimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > Uncle John's Band > Truckin' > Alabama Getaway > Johnny B. Goode
U.S. Blues 

Say It Saint So - 12/13/92

May the Four winds blow you safely home, Deadheads. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game and FiG are heading down to California for the Grateful Dead's December 13th, 1992 show at the Oakland Coliseum. Discussions abound about Fleur de Dead, the opposite of Auto-Tune, and the Vince-era takes on Here Comes Sunshine.
Mississippi Half StepIt's All Over NowWest L.A. FadeawayMe & My Uncle > Maggie's FarmTennessee Jed > Promised Land
Here Comes Sunshine > Way To Go HomeVictim Or The Crime > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > The Other One > Morning Dew
The Weight 

Looks Like the 70s Are Gonna Be Weird - 12/31/69

Happy New Year! Wait. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are shipping off to Boston for the Grateful Dead's December 31st, 1969 show at the Boston Tea Party. Discussions abound about the last show of the 60s, Bill Kreutzmann's departure from D&C, and the Book of Big Boy Petes.
China Cat Sunflower >I Know You RiderMama TriedNext Time You See MeCold Rain & SnowBlack PeterHard To HandleMe & My UncleMason's ChildrenDire WolfUncle John's Band Alligator > Drums > Alligator > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) > Feedback > Good Lovin' > Drums > The ElevenHigh TimeCumberland BluesBig Boy PeteNot Fade AwaySeasonsThe Race is OnSilver ThreadsSlewfoot
Dancin' In The Streets 

”I’m Genuinly a Nice Person” - Knobert Zimmerman - 4/8/91

FiG and Knob are back (theGame is playing slot cars) to review 4/8/91 when the Dead celebrated Spring Break in Orlando!  Along the way we discuss the Dennis McNally AMA on the sub and a spate of recent wolf bros. trio shows.  Knob claims he's "genuinely a nice person" while pooping all over the show.  FiG, per tradition, begs to differ.  What do you think?
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown ToodelooWalkin' BluesPeggy-OMe And My Uncle >Maggie's FarmDire WolfPicasso MoonMight As Well
Eyes Of The WorldMan Smart (Woman Smarter)Ship Of FoolsTruckin' >Drums >Space >The Wheel >I Need A Miracle >Morning Dew
E : Johnny B. Goode 

Our Cousin Vinnie - 9/16/93

It's a helluva town - this week our hosts Game and Knob are heading to New York, New York for the Grateful Dead's September 16th, 1993 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about The Grateful Dead's cover of "Rain", Bob Dylan's cover of "Truckin'", and Eternity (the song, not the duration of time).
RainShakedown Street >Wang Dang DoodleCold Rain and SnowQueen Jane ApproximatelyAltheaEternityDon't Ease Me In
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderEstimated Prophet > Eyes of the World >Drums > Space > Way to Go Home >Days Between > Throwing Stones >Not Fade Away
Liberty

The Lloyd Noble Prize - 10/11/77

This week we're heading to where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading down to Oklahoma for the Grateful Dead's October 11th, 1977 show. Discussions abound about El Paso, why the Grateful Dead dropped Help>Slip>Franklin's, and a heady March Madness bracket...
Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's TowerJack StrawPeggy-OEl PasoSunriseDealLet It Grow
Dancin' In The Streets > Dire WolfEstimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Not Fade Away > Wharf Rat > Around and Around 

Unique New York: A Symphony of Words - 6/23/74

We're going to Florida, we're going to- well, just Florida. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down to Miami for the Grateful Dead's June 23rd, 1974 show. This show was later released as Dave's Picks 34. Discussions abound about Billy and the Kids' announcement, Seastones, and what day of the week they should play One More Saturday Night.
Ramble on RoseBlack-Throated WindMississippi Half-StepBeat it on Down the LineRow JimmyJack StrawLet it RockCumberland BluesEl PasoTo Lay Me DownWRS Prelude >WRS Part 1 >Let it Grow >China Doll
Ship of FoolsBig RiverBlack PeterAround and AroundDark Star >Spanish Jam >U.S. BluesUncle John's Band >One More Saturday Night
Casey Jones