Help on the Way

Just Like Frankenstein - 9/10/93

Happy Halloween... okay, this one was recorded on a bit of a delay. But nevertheless, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading on a spooky journey down to scary Ohio for the Grateful Dead's September 10th, 1993 show. Spooky discussions abound about what the new Dave's Picks, whether or not Corinna works, and the first thing FiG would do if he could time travel.
Jack StrawThey Love Each OtherLittle Red RoosterJust Like Tom Thumb's BluesRamble On RoseBlack Throated WindBertha
China Cat Sunflower >I Know You RiderWay To Go HomeCorinna > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > The Wheel > All Along The Watchtower > Attics Of My Life> Not Fade Away
U.S. Blues 

Stop Playing That Note, Bobby!!! - 3/29/84

It's George Orwell's nightmare!! Literally 1984! This week on Help on the Way, our co-hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California. It's March 29th, 1984, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Marin County Veterans Auditorium. Discussions abound about Walkin' the Dog, Phil Lesh and Friends, and who REALLY wrote My Brother Esau.
Walkin' the Dog >Bertha >The Promised LandIt Must Have Been the RosesLittle Red RoosterBird SongMy Brother EsauMight as Well
Shakedown Street Estimated Prophet >Eyes of the World >Drums >Space > Spanish Jam >The Other One >Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia
Keep Your Day Job

Zippy v. Boppy - 9/24/73

The Steel City. The City of Bridges. Pennsylvan-i-a. This week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Pittsburgh for the Grateful Dead's September 24th show at the Civic Arena. Discussions abound about the 73 horn section, nitrous balloons, and whether the characters in Grateful Dead songs know each other.
Promised LandSugareeJack StrawThey Love Each OtherMexicali BluesLoose LucyLooks Like RainRow JimmyBig RiverChina Cat Sunflower >I Know You RiderAround and AroundRamble On RoseEl PasoMississippi Half-StepGreatest Story Ever ToldChina DollTruckin' >Nobody's Fault But Mine >Eyes of the WorldWRS Prelude >WRS Part 1 >Let It Grow >Sugar Magnolia

Joe Russo’s Almost Pod - 2/26/81

We're heading back to My Kind of Town. This week, two of our hosts FiG and Knob head back to Chi-Town for the Grateful Dead's February 26th, 1981 show at the Uptown Theater. Discussions abound about Dead and Company tour dates, which mix sounds the best, and a LOT of thoughts on a JRAD show that FiG and Knob saw together.
Feel Like A StrangerAlthea > Little Red RoosterBird Song
Me & My Uncle > Big RiverTennessee JedPassengerPeggy-OThe Music Never Stopped China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderSamson & DelilahHe's Gone > Drums > Space >Truckin' > Black Peter > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Johnny B. GoodeU.S. Blues

Jerry’s Frontless Chaps - 7/14/76

Be sure to wear a flower in your hair, we're going to San Francisco. This week, our co-hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California for the Grateful Dead's July 14, 1976 show at the Orpheum Theatre. Discussions abound about the Dead and Company announcement, what we want out of a Donna scream, and what constitutes Assless Chaps. 
The Promised LandSugareeNew Minglewood BluesScarlet BegoniasLooks Like RainThey Love Each OtherMama TriedShip of FoolsPlayin' in the Band >Drums > The Wheel > Playin' in the Band (Reprise)Brown-Eyed Women >Samson and DelilahFriend of the DevilLet It Grow > Eyes of the World >Wharf Rat >The Other One > The Music Never StoppedJohnny B. Goode

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