Help on the Way

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 

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