Help on the Way

Jorts Emoji - 3/26/72

These little town blues are melting away. This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to New York, New York. They're listening to the Grateful Dead's March 26th, 1972 show at the Academy of Music, which was raved about by new friend of the pod Charlie Miller. Discussions abound about Dead Ahead, how good Chinatown Shuffle is, and Knob and FiG attempt many, many different metaphors to describe '72 jams.
Greatest Story Ever ToldCold Rain & SnowChinatown ShuffleBlack-Throated WindYou Win AgainMr. CharlieJack StrawLoserLooks Like RainBig Railroad BluesBig Boss ManPlayin' In The BandEl PasoGood Lovin'
Truckin' > Drums > The Other One > Me And My Uncle > The Other One > Wharf RatSugar MagnoliaThe Stranger (Two Souls In Communion)Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Not Fade Away 

Mr. Charlie Told Me So (feat. Charlie Miller) - 3/3/87

This week on the Help on the Way Pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by very special guest, the legendary taper Charlie Miller! The four of them head to California to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 3rd, 1987 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland, California. Discussions abound about Charlie's Grateful Dead Dance Parties, The Mighty Quinn, and whether Bob's slide solo is squeaky or squealy.
The Mighty QuinnGreatest Story Ever ToldLoserNew Minglewood BluesTons Of SteelCassidyMississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > Promised Land
Iko Iko*Saint Of CircumstanceTerrapin Station > Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Touch Of Gray
Brokedown Palace 

That’d Be Elephant Gestation - 4/7/95

It's Spring Break (well, not really), so we're heading to Tampa (sorta). This week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading down to Tampa to discuss the Grateful Dead's April 7th, 1995 show. Discussions abound about Visions of Johanna, the passing of James Casey, and whether or not Samba in the Rain is a good song.
Jack StrawPeggy-OLittle Red RoosterLoose LucyWhen I Paint My MasterpieceVisions Of Johanna > Promised Land
Eyes Of The World > Saint Of CircumstanceSamba In The RainUnbroken ChainCorinnaDrums > Space > Easy AnswersDays BetweenNot Fade Away
U.S. Blues 

Big Mouth Billy Bass - 6/24/85

Put some shredded cheese on your chili, we're heading to Cincinnati. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to River Bend Music Center for the Grateful Dead's June 24th, 1985 show. Discussions abound about Knob's adventure with Billy and the Kids, the Book of Iko Ikos, and whether or not 1985 is an underrated year.
Alabama Getaway > Greatest Story Ever ToldThey Love Each OtherNew Minglewood BluesTennessee JedMy Brother EsauLoserLet It Grow
Iko Iko > Samson & Delilah > He's Gone > Smokestack Lightning > Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > Comes A Time > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Wharf Rat > Around & Around > Good Lovin'
U.S. Blues 

I Fought the Law - 4/4/94

Orlando, we love you Orlando. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading down to Florida for the Grateful Dead's April 4th, 1994 show at the Orlando arena. Discussions abound about Robbie Robertson, Prince Vince, and the clash between the Deadheads and the Orlando police after the show.
Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's TowerLittle Red RoosterBrown Eyed WomenWhen I Paint My MasterpieceLoose LucyCassidyDon't Ease Me In
Iko IkoWay to Go HomeTruckin' > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Days Between > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away
I Fought the Law 

There Were Days - 9/23/88

These little town blues are melting away! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to New York, New York to discuss the Grateful Dead's September 23rd, 1988 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about the life and legacy of Jerry Garcia, I Will Take You Home, and a game show about Grateful Dead hot takes!
Let The Good Times RollHell In A BucketCold Rain & SnowWalkin' BluesLoserMemphis BluesDupree's Diamond BluesPromised Land
Samson & DelilahShip of FoolsVictim Or The Crime > Foolish Heart > Drums > Space > I Will Take You Home > The Other One > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia
U.S. Blues 

Currently Knobless - 6/8/77

Make sure to wear a flower in your hair... Our hosts Game and FiG are going to San Francisco to discuss the Grateful Dead's June 8th, 1977 show at the Winterland Arena. Discussions abound about Winamp, the anniversary of Brent Mydland's passing, and daydreams of what a Summer '77 tour would've been like.
New Minglewood BluesSugareeMexicali BluesRow JimmyPassengerSunriseBrown Eyed WomenIt's All Over NowJack-A-RoeLazy Lightnin' >Supplication
Bertha >Good Lovin'Ramble On RoseEstimated Prophet >Eyes Of The World >Drums >The Other One >Wharf Rat >Not Fade Away >Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad >Johnny B. Goode
Brokedown Palace 

Feelin’ Near as Faded as My Jeans - 12/15/78

In Birmingham they love the governor, but here on Help on the Way they love The Dead. Our hosts Game and FiG are heading down to Alabama for the Grateful Dead's December 15th, 1978 show. Discussions abound about Phil Lesh & Friends, Crossword Puzzles, and which is the best Donna song: From the Heart of Me vs. Sunrise.
Promised LandShakedown StreetMinglewood BluesFriend Of The DevilEl PasoFrom The Heart Of MeBrown Eyed WomenCassidyDeal
I Need A Miracle > Bertha > Good Lovin'It Must Have Been The RosesTerrapin Station > Playin' In The Band > Drums > Stella Blue > Truckin' > Playin' In The Band
U.S. Blues 

A Big Sonic Hug (feat. Zach Nugent) - 4/15/70

This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by Zach Nugent, guitarist for Dead Set and former guitarist for the JGB. The four of them are heading to California to listen to the Grateful Dead's April 15th, 1970 show at the Winterland Arena. Discussions abound about the final (?) Dead and Company shows, Zach's favorite of Jerry's guitars, and whether Game is a Primal Dead Hater or not.
Cold Rain and SnowMama TriedIt's a Man's WorldCandymanHard to HandleCumberland BluesThat's It For the Other One > Dire WolfDancin' in the StreetsTurn on Your Love Light > Not Fade Away > Turn on Your Love Light

Knob’s in the Cradle - 3/29/85

Phil loves New York, and so do we. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game and Knob are going to Go the Nassau for the Grateful Dead's March 29th, 1985 show. Discussions abound whether or not there will be a special guest at the last Dead and Co show, the Drumstick Incident, and a nice interview with Knob's Dad about his first time seeing the Grateful Dead.
Cold Rain and SnowDown In The Bottom > I Ain't SuperstitiousFriend Of The DevilSupplication >My Brother EsauTennessee JedMinglewood Blues > Don't Ease Me In
Terrapin Station > Women Are Smarter > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Baby What You Want Me To Do > Drums > Space > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Johnny B. Goode
Brokedown Palace