Help on the Way

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

The Lost Pod - 8/4/89

Welcome back to Help on the Way! This week, our hosts have been enjoying the end of the Dead and Co tour so much we weren't able to record a new episode. But just for your listening pleasure, we present our pilot episode! The tech is a little spotty, but the conversation is fun and they discuss a really hot show - August 4th, 1989 at the Cal Expo Ampitheatre.
Bertha >Greatest Story Ever ToldAltheaMama Tried >Mexicali BluesGood Time BluesBuilt to LastQueen Jane ApproximatelyJack-a-RoeCassidyDealTruckin' >Wang Dang Doodle >Crazy Fingers >Cumberland Blues >Eyes of the World >Drums >Space >The Wheel >I Need a Miracle >Stella Blue >Sugar MagnoliaIt's All Over Now, Baby Blue

Not a Sandwich, a Big Mac - 4/28/85

Get your master's degrees out, we're going to Stanford. Welcome back to the Help on the Way pod. This week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California to knock on that golden door. It's the Grateful Dead's April 28th, 1985 show at the Frost Ampitheatre in Palo Alto, CA. Discussions abound about off nights for Jerry's voice, the recent Dead and Company shows, and whether New Minglewood or New New Minglewood Blues is better. 
Gimme Some Lovin'
Mississippi Half-Step
New Minglewood Blues
Bird Song
Tons of Steel
China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Hell in a Bucket
Crazy Fingers
Playin' in the Band
China Doll
Playin' in the Band
drums
Playin' in the Band
Wharf Rat
Throwin' Stones
Not Fade Away
U.S. Blues
She Belongs to Me

Knob’s Knot Here - 5/17/77

Roll tide! We've finally got a '77 show. Our hosts Game and Fig are heading down to Alabama for the Grateful Dead's May 17th, 1977 at Memorial Coliseum at the University of Alabama. Discussions abound about seeing Dark Star Orchestra by the beach, PeachFest, and how well a fire truck would fit in the band. 
New Minglewood Blues >
Mississippi Half-Step
El Paso
They Love Each Other
Jack Straw
Jack-a-Roe
Looks Like Rain
Tennessee Jed
Passenger
High Time
Big River
Sunrise
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain
Samson and Delilah >
Bertha >
Good Lovin'
Brown Eyed Women
Estimated Prophet
Terrapin Station >
Playin' in the Band >
Drums >
Wharf Rat >
Playin' in the Band
Sugar Magnolia

Brought to You by the Letter C - 12/26/80

Happy Boxing Day! This week on Help on the Way, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are listening to the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1980 show. This benefit for the Seva Foundation was performed at the Oakland Auditorium. Discussions abound about Brian Eno and ambient music, tape quality, and a very nice Scarlet > Fire. Stay tuned for a preview of Set 1! 
Alabama Getaway >Promised LandThey Love Each OtherC.C. RiderAltheaCassidyPeggy-OLost Sailor >Saint Of Circumstance >Deal
Scarlet Begonias >Fire On The MountainSamson And DelilahShip Of FoolsPlayin' In The Band >Drums >Not Fade Away >Black Peter > Around And Around >Good Lovin'
U.S. Blues

Week of the Flood - 9/12/73

Morning comes, follow the path to the river shore with us! In what is probably our longest episode yet, our hosts Game, Fig, and Knob find themselves at the College of William and Mary for the Grateful Dead's September 12th, 1973 show. We're in the days between the recording of Wake of the Flood and its release. Conversations abound about the spontaneity of the show, our actual thoughts on the Dead and Company tour, and how much the recording quality of a show matters. 
 
BerthaMexicali BluesBrown Eyed WomenEl PasoDon't Ease Me InLooks Like RainHere Comes SunshineRamble On RoseMe and My UncleBird SongJack StrawLoserBig RiverLoose LucyRow JimmyLet Me Sing Your Blues AwayWeather Report Suite (Prelude) >Weather Report Suite (Part 1) >Let It GrowAround and AroundEyes of the World >Stella BlueBeat it on Down the LineCasey JonesOne More Saturday Night