Help on the Way
A weekly podcast deadicated to all things grateful. The Help on the Way Podcast is a spin-off of the long running reddit series. Each week our hosts, TheGame, FiG, and Knob listen to Grateful Dead show and discuss it. These shows are chosen at random, and span from the most primal of primal dead to the MIDI-filled 90s. Paradise waits...
Episodes

Monday Sep 30, 2024
Monday Sep 30, 2024
*Repost due to tech issue!*
Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to Uniondale, NY for the Grateful Dead’s April 4th, 1993 show. Discussions abound about Vince’s role in the band, GD60 rumors, and well wishes to The Professor from DeadPod.
In the Midnight HourSugareeWalkin' BluesDire WolfWhen I Paint My MasterpieceSo Many RoadsEternityBird Song
Eyes Of The WorldSamson & DelilahBroken ArrowEstimated Prophet > Drums* > Space >The Other One >Attics Of My LifeThrowing Stones >Not Fade Away
Liberty

Thursday Sep 19, 2024
Thursday Sep 19, 2024
We’ve gone about as far as we can go! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Kansas City. They’ll be listening to the Grateful Dead’s October 28th, 1977 show at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Along the way, discussions abound about MLB’s Jerry Garcia nights, Dave’s picks, and Knob’s adventures in Asbury Park.
Promised LandThey Love Each OtherCassidyTennessee JedMexicali Blues > Big RiverBrown Eyed WomenLazy Lightning > SupplicationDeal
Samson & DelilahCandymanSunrisePassengerHe's Gone > Drums > Not Fade Away > Stella Blue > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Around and Around
Casey Jones

Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Put on your Caps jerseys! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to Landover, Maryland. On the way, they discuss the Grateful Dead’s September 12th, 1987 show at the Capital Centre. Along the way, discussions abound about the dust settling on D&C’s Sphere run, Brent’s lack of a middle name, and the belt makes its return.
Hell In A BucketLoserMe & My UncleBig RiverRamble On RoseJust Like Tom Thumb's BluesHey Pocky WayCassidyMight As Well
Cumberland BluesSamson & DelilahShip of FoolsWomen Are Smarter > Drums > Space >Truckin' > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew > Turn On Your Love Light
One More Saturday NightBlack Muddy River

Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Take a trip down memory lane, and by lane we mean I-89. This week our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by Knob’s Dad on their trip to Vermont. It’s June 15th, 1995, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Franklin County State Airport in Highgate, Vermont. Discussions abound about what makes harmonies work, a hibachi grill on tour, and the short lived Rollin’ and Tumblin’
Touch Of GreyWang Dang DoodlePeggy-OEl PasoRamble On RoseBlack Throated WindLoose Lucy
The Promised Land
Here Comes SunshineSamba In The RainTruckin' > Rollin' And Tumblin' > That Would Be Something > He's Gone > Drums > Space > Box Of Rain > Standing On The Moon > Sugar Magnolia Liberty

Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Beat it on down the… club. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to West Germany for the Grateful Dead’s April 21, 1972 show at the Beat Club in Bremen. On the way, discussions abound about the Veneta anniversary, television production in the 70s, and explain Game’s unexplained absence. BerthaPlayin in the BandMr. Charlie SugareeOne More Saturday NightPlayin in the BandBeat It On Down the LineTruckin >Drums >The Other One

Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Grab your Jaguars jersey! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Jacksonville for the Grateful Dead’s April 8, 1978 show at Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. Discussions abound about the tenth anniversary of the HotW threads, IGN reviews, and we make some very intelligent comparisons to Phish.
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Me And My Uncle >Big River They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Deal El Paso It Must Have Been The Roses Lazy Lightnin' >Supplication
Samson And Delilah Scarlet Begonias >Fire On The Mountain Estimated Prophet >Eyes Of The World >Drums >Space >Sugar Magnolia
One More Saturday Nigh

Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Everybody’s in LA! This week, our host FiG embarks on a trek to the golden state to hear the Grateful Dead’s November 20th, 1971 show at the Pauley Pavilion. Discussions abound about the end of the Sphere, Keith Godchaux, Donna's Wooing(?) and The Other One
BerthaMe & My UncleSugareeBeat It On Down The LineTennessee JedMexicali BluesBrown Eyed WomenEl PasoBig Railroad BluesJack StrawCumberland BluesPlayin' In The BandCasey JonesOne More Saturday Night
Truckin' > Drums > The Other One > Ramble On RoseSugar MagnoliaYou Win AgainNot Fade Away > China Cat Sunflower Jam > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away

Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Thursday Aug 08, 2024
Happy New… August. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead’s December 31st, 1979 show at the Oakland Auditorium Arena. Discussions abound about the Sphere, pitch wheels, and a Samson that just won’t quit.
Jack Straw > Franklin's TowerMama Tried > Mexicali BluesTennessee JedLooks Like Rain > Alabama Getaway > Promised Land
Sugar Magnolia > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderSamson & DelilahShip of FoolsLost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Deal
Althea > Minglewood BluesUncle John's Band > Drums > Space >Not Fade Away > Stella Blue > Sunshine Daydream
Good Lovin'

Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Thursday Aug 01, 2024
Keep it weird! This week, our host Knob takes a solo trek to Portland, Oregon to hear the Grateful Dead’s August 15th, 1981 show at the Portland Memorial Coliseum. Along the way, there’s much to say about the New Box Set, what makes a good ballad, and Blue’s Clues.
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Shakedown Street > Me & My Uncle > Big RiverTennessee JedCassidy Candyman >CC RiderAlthea Let It Grow Might As WellMan Smart Woman SmarterTo Lay Me Down > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Terrapin Station > Drums > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
One More Saturday Night
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Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out to Long Island for the Grateful Dead’s September 8th, 1973 show at Nassau Coliseum. This show was released as Dick’s Picks 38. Discussions abound about Kennedy Center Honors, the debut of Weather Report Suite, and the newest Dave Pick.
BerthaMe & My Uncle SugareeBeat It On Down The LineTennessee JedLooks Like RainBrown Eyed WomenJack StrawRow Jimmy, Weather Report Suite Prelude > Weather Report Suite Part 1 > Let It GrowEyes Of The World > China Doll
Greatest Story Ever ToldRamble On RoseBig RiverLet Me Sing Your Blues AwayChina Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderEl PasoHe's Gone > Truckin' > Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away
Stella Blue > One More Saturday Night

Listen to the Music Play
Help on the Way is a podcast about The Grateful Dead. Every week, our randomizer picks a different show to listen to. Our three hosts, Game, Fig, and Knob, discuss what works, what doesn't, and anything else cool about the show. And then you get to enjoy a set of that show! It's like a foreword for a book. Or MST3K for Deadheads. It's a real good time.