Help on the Way

One Grateful Dude (feat. David Gans) - 6/8/94

Get ready for The Grateful Dead Hour and a Half. This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by the one and only David Gans. Together, they listen to and discuss the Grateful Dead's June 8th, 1994 show at the Cal Expo Center in Sacramento, California. Discussions abound about the first ever Samba in the Rain, the intersection between the history of the Dead and the history of the internet, and Gans' collaborations with Robert Hunter.
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6/8/94 Setlist :
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown ToodelooWalkin' BluesPeggy-OMe & My Uncle >Big RiverStagger LeeCassidyDon't Ease Me In
Picasso MoonBig Railroad BluesPlayin' In The Band > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > Samba In The Rain > All Along The Watchtower > Standing On the Moon > Turn On Your Love Light
I Fought the Law 

France-dom Comes Alive - 12/15/94

This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are traveling slowly down the 405. It's December 15th, 1994 and the Grateful Dead are playing a show at the Los Angeles Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California. Discussions abound about the Shakedown Street album, the big news stories of 1994, and Knob’s ever-changing feelings on Way to Go Home.
Shakedown Street
Wang Dang Doodle
Lazy River Road
Me and My Uncle >
Mexicali Blues
Row Jimmy >
Promised Land
Foolish Heart
Way to go Home
Corrina >
Uncle John's Band >
Drums >
Space >
The Last Time >
Morning Dew
Liberty

King Game - 10/30/83

There's gold in the hills, so we're heading back to California. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to San Rafael for the Grateful Dead's October 30th, 1983 show at the Marin County Veterans Auditorium. Discussions abound about Phil's new podcast, the new Grateful Dead Gravity Infuser, and Game's favorite song: Day Job.
Alabama Getaway > Greatest Story Ever ToldFriend Of The DevilNew Minglewood BluesTennessee JedCassidyWest L.A. FadeawayHell In A Bucket > Might As Well
Bertha > Samson & DelilahShip of FoolsPlayin' In The Band > Drums > Truckin' > Spoonful > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
Day Job 

Music to Befriend an Animal To - 4/6/94

Move over Christmas in July, it's time for Spring Break in November! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed down to Miami, Florida for the Grateful Dead’s April 6th, 1994 show. Discussions abound about Billy’s Halloween Show (both Kreutzmann and Strings), Game’s love of Bobby Darin, and the true meaning of UCLA. 
Jack StrawJack-A-RoeWang Dang DoodleBroken ArrowWest L.A. FadeawayEl PasoRow JimmyPromised Land
Here Comes SunshineSamson & DelilahCumberland BluesWay to Go HomeWomen Are SmarterDrums > Space > The Wheel >All Along The WatchtowerStanding On the Moon
Johnny B. Goode 

It’s a Good Rooster - 9/3/85

We're going to Kansas City to get our baby back home! This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts are heading down to Kansas City for the Grateful Dead's September 3rd, 1985 show at the Starlight Theatre. Discussions abound about John Mayer's recent Dead Covers shenanigans, Jerry's opinions on rap music, and whether or not Knob likes The Grateful Dead.
Feel Like A Stranger > They Love Each OtherLittle Red RoosterDire WolfCassidyBig Railroad BluesThe Music Never Stopped > Don't Ease Me In
 
Cryptical Envelopement >
The Other One > Eyes Of The World > Don't Need Love > Drums > Space > Nobody's Fault But Mine > Truckin' > Smokestack Lightning > Comes A Time > Turn On Your Love Light
 
It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Game Loses Faith in Reality - 10/30/70

Come on Seawolves, we're heading to SBU! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are all back and heading to SUNY at Stony Brook for the Grateful Dead's October 30th, 1970 show at the SUNY Gym. Discussions abound about New Riders of the Purple Sage, whether or not being "droll" is a good thing, and the debut of a brand new segment.
Cold Rain & SnowTruckin'Sugar MagnoliaNext Time You See MeMe & My UncleDrums > Good Lovin' > Drums > Cumberland Blues > Good Lovin'Casey Jones
Smokestack LightningBeat It On Down The LineChina Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderFriend Of The DevilTruckin'CandymanIt Hurts Me TooDancin' In The StreetsBig Railroad BluesSaint Stephen > Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away > Turn On Your Love Light 

A Quick One, While They’re Away - 3/9/93

This week on the Help on the Way pod, our host FiG spends a few minutes taking about the Grateful Dead's March 9th, 1993 show at the Rosemont Horizon in Rosemont, Illinois. It's a short one, but stay tuned for a real cool first set from 90s Dead. We'll be back next week.
Here Comes SunshineWang Dang DoodleLoose LucyMe & My Uncle > Mexicali BluesBroken ArrowRow Jimmy EternityLiberty
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderVictim Or The CrimeShip of FoolsPlayin' In The Band > Drums >Space > The Last Time > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia
Knockin' On Heaven's Door 

That’s (Not) Otis - 9/27/80

Grab your acoustic guitars, because we're heading to the Warfield! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are headed to San Francisco, California to discuss the Grateful Dead's September 27th, 1980 show. Discussions abound about the history of the Warfield run, our love of Monkey and the Engineer, and which Grateful Dead song our hosts would marry.
Dire WolfThe Race is OnJack-a-RoeMonkey and the EngineerIt Must Have Been the RosesDark HollowBird SongTo Lay Me DownOn the Road AgainOh Babe it Ain't No Lie >Ripple
Mississippi Half-Step >Franklin's TowerMama Tried >Mexicali BluesRow JimmyLittle Red RoosterAlthea >Let it Grow >Deal
Cold Rain and Snow >C.C. RiderRamble on RoseHe's Gone >The Other One >Drums >Space > Stella Blue > I Need a Miracle >Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad >Johnny B. Goode
One More Saturday Night

Here Comes the Sun - 10/20/88

Plug in that soft machine. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, FiG has recovered from dysentery, and he and Game are headed to Dallas, Texas to discuss the Grateful Dead's October 20th, 1988 show at the The Summit. Discussions abound about Farm Aid, the first Built to Last, and the venue's storied history from wrestling arena to megachurch.
Cold Rain & SnowNew Minglewood BluesCandymanMe And My Uncle >Mexicali BluesWest L.A. FadeawayQueen Jane ApproximatelyStagger LeeThe Music Never Stopped
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderPlaying In The Band > Built To Last > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Dear Mr. Fantasy > Hey Jude > Turn On Your Love Light
Black Muddy River

Post-Coma, Pre-MIDI - 12/28/88

You can call us prophets on the burning shore, because this week on Help on the Way we're heading to CALIFORRRNIA. This week our hosts Game and Knob are discussing the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1988 show at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Discussions abound about When Push Comes to Shove, the Wolf Bros tour, and the importance of The Show Sheet.
Iko IkoWalkin' BluesJack A RoeIt's All Over NowWhen Push Comes To ShoveStuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis BluesBird SongJack Straw
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderEstimated Prophet > He's Gone > Drums > Space > Uncle John's Band > I Need A Miracle > Foolish Heart > Turn On Your Love Light
It's All Over Now Baby Blue