Help on the Way

Tom Constanten’s Alibi - 1/24/70

Aloha! This week on Help on the Way, Game has recovered from Hand, Food and Mouth disease. So all three of our co-hosts are ready to discuss the The Grateful Dead's January 24th, 1970 show at the Honolulu Civic Auditorium. Discussions abound about how Jerry would've felt about Austin Powers, Black Peter, and what a slow news week it's been in the Grateful Dead world. 
Cumberland BluesCold Rain and SnowMe and My UncleI'm a King BeeMason's ChildrenBlack PeterGood Lovin' Dancin' in the Street

With Apologies to the Wonderful People of Chicago - 1/31/78

Come on, baby don’t you wanna go? That’s right, this week on Help on the Way Pod we are in Sweet Home Chicago for the Grateful Dead’s January 31st, 1978 show. With co-host Game under the weather with a mystery disease, Fig and Knob decide to consult with the notes of Dick Latvala. Much discussion about Mickey Hart’s birthday, what constitutes Drums/Space, and how switching from AUD to SBD makes us feel like Dorothy entering Oz. Mississippi Halfstep Uptown ToodelooPassengerTennessee JedEl PasoCandymanNew Minglewood BluesThey Love Each OtherLet It Grow Scarlet Begonias >Fire on the MountainSamson and DelilahTerrapin Station >Playin' in the Band >Black Peter >Truckin' >Good Lovin'

PromPod - 4/10/71

Welcome back to the Help on the Way pod, English. This week, our hosts Game, Fig and Knob are headed to Lancaster (pronounced Lancaster, not Lancaster) for the Grateful Dead's April 10th, 1971 show at Franklin & Marshall College. Discussions abound about drum solos, our favorite Amish dishes, and the (probably exaggerated) true story about the show. 
Casey JonesMe And Bobby McGee
Next Time You See Me
Loser
Beat It On Down The Line
Hard To Handle
Bertha
Playing In The Band
Deal
Good Lovin'
 
Truckin'
Sing Me Back Home
Me And My Uncle
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Cumberland Blues
Sugar Magnolia
In The Midnight Hour
Uncle John's Band

Listen to The River (97.3 WRVV) Sing Suite Songs - 7/1/80

Sorry you lost last night, Padres. But this week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to San Diego to listen to the Grateful Dead's July 1st, 1980 show. Discussions abound about poking around for different sources, how The Beatles Rock Band worked, and Knob's soon-to-be award-winning impression of Bob Weir.
Jack Straw >Franklin's Tower >El PasoTennessee JedLazy Lightnin' >Supplication Althea >Lost Sailor >Saint of CircumstanceChina Cat Sunflower >I Know You Rider >C.C. RiderPeggy-OFar From MeUncle John's Band >Playin' in the Band >Drums >Space > Truckin' >Wharf Rat >Around and Around >Good Lovin'Alabama GetawayJohnny B. Goode
 

We (Might) Join a Cult - 12/16/92

Grab your copies of Nevermind and vote for Ross Perot, it's 1992! This week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are headed to the Oakland Coliseum Arena for the Grateful Dead's 12/16/92 show. This show was later released as Dick's Picks 27. Discussions abound about how much Knob should be paid, our favorite Donna contributions in honor of her birthday, and a certain wonky transition...
Feel Like a StrangerBrown Eyed WomenSame ThingLoose LucyStuck Inside of MobileRow JimmyLet It GrowShakedown StreetSamson and Delilah >Ship of Fools > Playin' in the Band >Drums >Space >Dark Star >All Along the Watchtower >Stella Blue >Good Lovin'Casey Jones

Classic Rock That Really Rocks - 8/14/79

Looks like rain, feels like rain... Alright, everybody, grab your rain jackets. This week, our hosts Game, Fig and Knob were supposed to spend the evening in Red Rocks, but due to weather, the show was moved to the McNichols Sports Arena in Denver. It's August 14th, 1979, and the Grateful Dead are tearing it up. Discussions abound about weather delays, the first Easy to Love You, and our favorite Pennsylvania radio stations. 
Jack StrawJack-a-RoeMama Tried >Mexicali BluesTennessee JedEasy to Love YouPassengerStagger LeeMusic Never StoppedPromised Land >Ship of Fools >Samson and DelilahTerrapin Station >Playin' in the Band >Drums >Space >Not Fade Away >Stella Blue >Good Lovin'U.S. BluesJohnny B. Goode
 

Umm This 93 Show... Smokes? - 5/23/93

Grab your beanie babies and part your hair in the middle, it's 1993! We're heading to Shoreline to listen to the Grateful Dead's May 23rd, 1993 show. In this episode our hosts, Game, Fig, and Knob, eat crow after this '93 show exceeded their expectations. Discussions abound about the John Mayer/Bob Weir acoustic duo, Beatles covers the Dead should've tried, and everyone's favorite Phil song, Wave to the Wind. 
Jack StrawLoserTom Thumb's BluesIt's All Over NowBird SongMusic Never StoppedIko IkoWave to the Wind >Saint of Circumstance >Terrapin Station >Drums >Space >I Need a Miracle >Days Between >Not Fade AwayLucy in the Sky With Diamonds

If the Thunder Don’t Get You - 7/10/89

Go Big Blue*! This week our hosts Game, Fig and Knob are heading to the Meadowlands. It's July 10th, 1989 and the Grateful Dead are tearing up Giants Stadium. Discussions about our favorite pairs for Franklin's Tower, licensing deals, and what makes Foolish Heart such a special Grateful Dead song.
* Fig would like it to be known he does not agree with this
Feel Like a Stranger >Franklin's TowerWalkin' BluesJack-a-RoeWhen I Paint My MasterpieceTennessee JedMusic Never Stopped > Don't Ease Me InFoolish HeartJust a Little LightPlayin' in the Band >Uncle John's Band >Drums >Space >Iko Iko >All Along the Watchtower >Morning Dew >Sugar MagnoliaKnockin' on Heaven's Door

Tchaikovsky Is Dead - 12/31/83

It's 1984... almost. Happy New Year! Again! Welcome back to Help on the Way, where this week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob will be heading to the San Francisco Civic Auditorium to discuss the Grateful Dead's 12/31/83 show, and all three of its sets. There's much to say about the differences when a show is broadcast on the radio, the feeling of hearing a new Grateful Dead song, and the importance of drinking water.
Jack StrawPeggy-ONew Minglewood BluesCandymanMy Brother EsauTennessee JedHell In A Bucket-> Don't Ease Me In Sugar Magnolia-> Touch Of GrayEstimated Prophet-> Eyes Of The World-> Drums-> Space ->Throwing Stones-> Not Fade Away, E: Brokedown Palace Big Boss Man-> Iko Iko
In the Midnight HourGoodnight Irene

St. Stephen (Stills) - 12/10/69

Call Geena Davis, cause this week we're hitting the Thelma Theatre. This week our hosts FiG and Knob head to Los Angeles, California for the Grateful Dead's December 10th, 1969 show (and a bit from the next night that has been mislabeled). Discussions abound about our final thoughts on the Dead and Company summer tour, the Grateful Dead's harmonies, and the nature of podcasts. If you're reading this, Richard Herring, you've got an open invitation to the show. 
 
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderBlack PeterMe & My UncleCold Rain & SnowMama Tried > High TimeEasy WindDire WolfCasey Jones *Good Morning Little School Girl *Morning Dew *Black Queen * > Turn On Your Love Light * Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Cosmic Charlie