Help on the Way (helponthewaypod)

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 Told They Love Each Other New Minglewood Blues Tennessee Jed My Brother Esau Loser Let 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 

There's gold up in them hills! Auburn Hills! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan for the Grateful Dead's July 31st, 1994 show. Discussions abound about our thoughts on Playin’ in the Sand, what would happen if we interviewed Bob Weir, and how Game was peer pressured into liking Lazy River Road.

Touch Of Gray > Greatest Story Ever Told Row Jimmy Spoonful Lazy River Road Me & My Uncle > Big River Loose Lucy Midnight Hour

Samson & Delilah Way to Go Home New Speedway Boogie > Truckin' > He's Gone > Drums > Space > Spanish Jam > The Last Time > Black Peter > Good Lovin'

The Weight 

Get your lot tees ready, we're heading to Alpine Valley! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Wisconsin, for the Grateful Dead's June 28th, 1986 show at Alpine Valley. Discussions abound about what constitutes an "early" Touch of Grey, whether or not a self-respecting person listens to Drums/Space, and an update on Gawanus Red's Dark Star journey.

Hell in a Bucket Ramble on Rose C.C. Rider Row Jimmy Beat It On Down the Line Touch of Grey Looks Like Rain Don't Ease Me In

Playin' in the Band > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > China Doll > Playin' in the Band (Reprise) > Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad > Turn On Your Love Light

One More Saturday Night > It's All Over Now, Baby Blue

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 Grey Wang Dang Doodle Peggy-O El Paso Ramble On Rose Black Throated Wind Loose Lucy
The Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine Samba In The Rain Truckin' >  Rollin' And Tumblin' >  That Would Be Something >  He's Gone >  Drums >  Space >  Box Of Rain >  Standing On The Moon >  Sugar Magnolia   Liberty

It's time to benefit the REX Foundation! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob head out to California for the Grateful Dead's November 7th, 1987 show at the Henry J. Kaiser Center. Discussions abound about Throwing Stones, Bob Dylan, and a nice beefy conversation about The Grateful Dead brand, and what products they might want to add.

Hey Pocky Way Jack Straw Row Jimmy When I Paint My Masterpiece Dupree's Diamond Blues Box Of Rain Cassidy > Might As Well

Uncle John's Band > Playing In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Black Peter > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away

Not Fade Away -> Knockin' On Heaven's Door One More Saturday Night

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 Quinn Greatest Story Ever Told Loser New Minglewood Blues Tons Of Steel Cassidy Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo > Promised Land

Iko Iko* Saint Of Circumstance Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Gimme Some Lovin' > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Touch Of Gray

Brokedown Palace 

Going on down to Town Park, gonna have ourselves a time. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed to Telluride, Colorado for the Grateful Dead’s August 15th, 1987 show at Town Park. Discussions abound about midi fiddle, Bob Dylan lyrics, and a bite-sized Scarlet > Fire.

Feel Like A Stranger > 
 Franklin's Tower
 New Minglewood Blues
 Candyman
 Me and My Uncle > 
 Big River 
Tennessee Jed
 Desolation Row
 Deal 

Scarlet Begonias > 
 Fire On The Mountain > 
 Looks Like Rain
 Eyes Of The World > 
 Drums >  Space > 
 I Need A Miracle > 
Bertha >
 Morning Dew > 
 One More Saturday Night

It's All Over Now Baby Blue

Happy Halloween... okay, this one was recorded on a bit of a delay. But nevertheless, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading on a spooky journey down to scary Ohio for the Grateful Dead's September 10th, 1993 show. Spooky discussions abound about what the new Dave's Picks, whether or not Corinna works, and the first thing FiG would do if he could time travel.

Jack Straw They Love Each Other Little Red Rooster Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Ramble On Rose Black Throated Wind Bertha

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Way To Go Home Corinna > Uncle John's Band > Drums > Space > The Wheel > All Along The Watchtower > Attics Of My Life> Not Fade Away

U.S. Blues 

You can keep the Spectrum, we're heading to the Civic Center! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Philadelphia, PA. While they're there, they're listening to The Grateful Dead's April 20th, 1984 show at the Philadelphia Civic Center. This show was released as Dave's Picks 35. Discussions abound about My Brother Esau, Jerry's vocals, and the next band to play at the Sphere...

Feel Like A Stranger Cold Rain & Snow Beat It On Down The Line Cumberland Blues Little Red Rooster Brown Eyed Women My Brother Esau It Must Have Been The Roses Let It Grow

Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Samson & Delilah > Drums > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew > Around & Around > Johnny B. Goode

Keep Your Day Job 

Are you ready to do some truckin’? This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob take a break from these winter blues, and head down to Montego Bay, Jamaica. It's November 25th, (well, 26th) 1982, and The Grateful Dead are playing at the Jamaica World Music Festival. Discussions abound about Bob Bralove and Tom Constanten, early morning concerts, and the show's MVP (which they all agree on...)

Sugaree New Minglewood Blues Loser Man Smart (Woman Smarter) Althea > Let It Grow

Samson And Delilah Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Drums > Space > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Good Lovin'

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

Bertha Me & My Uncle Sugaree Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Mexicali Blues Brown Eyed Women El Paso Big Railroad Blues Jack Straw Cumberland Blues Playin' In The Band Casey Jones One More Saturday Night 

Truckin' >  Drums >  The Other One >  Ramble On Rose Sugar Magnolia You Win Again Not Fade Away >  China Cat Sunflower Jam >  Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >  Not Fade Away

We’re California dreamin’, as our host FiG finds himself in LA. This week, he’s heading to the Sports Arena in Los Angeles, California to talk about the Grateful Dead’s December 16th, 1994 show. Monologues abound about Childhood’s End, Branford Marsalis, and what the initials MNS stand for (editor’s note: he has since learned they stand for Music Never Stopped.)

Just like New York Cit... just like Upstate New York... Just like Hacksaw Jim Duggins, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Glen Falls, New York, for the Grateful Dead's May 5th, 1981 show at the Glenn Falls Civic Center. Discussions abound about twelve-bar blues, Lizzo, and what we think Dead and Co are going to play at Cornell.

Feel Like A Stranger Peggy-O > El Paso Ramble On Rose CC Rider Althea Passenger Brown Eyed Women The Music Never Stopped > Don't Ease Me In

Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > Uncle John's Band > Truckin' > Alabama Getaway > Johnny B. Goode

U.S. Blues 

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 & Snow New Minglewood Blues Candyman Me And My Uncle > Mexicali Blues West L.A. Fadeaway Queen Jane Approximately Stagger Lee The Music Never Stopped

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Playing 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

Are you ready to rock?? Red rocks!! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Morrison, Colorado for the Grateful Dead's July 27th, 1982 show at Red Rocks Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about what makes "On the Road Again" work, what shows we would time travel to, and what Jerry's favorite reality show would've been.

Jack Straw > Sugaree On The Road Again It Must Have Been The Roses Me And My Uncle > Big River Peggy-O > Little Red Rooster China Cat Sunflower] > I Know You Rider

Playin' In The Band  > Terrapin Station > Playin' In The Band Jam > Drums > Space > The Wheel > The Other One > Stella Blue > Playin' In The Band (Reprise)

U.S. Blues

Happy New Year! This week on the Season 2 Finale of Help on the Way, our hosts Game and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead's February 27th, 1994 show at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Discussions abound about the Cosmic Charlie tease, The Beatles' "Rain," and, you guessed it, The Sphere.

Hell In A Bucket Row Jimmy New Minglewood Blues Lazy River Road Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Easy Answers

Touch Of Gray Samson & Delilah Uncle John's Band > Corinna > Drums > Space > The Other One > Cosmic Charlie tease > Wharf Rat > Turn On Your Love Light

Rain 

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.

It's a helluva town - this week our hosts Game and Knob are heading to New York, New York for the Grateful Dead's September 16th, 1993 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about The Grateful Dead's cover of "Rain", Bob Dylan's cover of "Truckin'", and Eternity (the song, not the duration of time).

Rain Shakedown Street > Wang Dang Doodle Cold Rain and Snow Queen Jane Approximately Althea Eternity Don't Ease Me In

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Estimated Prophet > Eyes of the World > Drums > Space > Way to Go Home > Days Between > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away

Liberty

Get out the good plates, we've got a guest today! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob welcome /r/gratefuldead mod PCE to discuss his journey with the Dead. Along the way, they have a lot to say about the Grateful Dead's September 7th, 1990 show at the Richfield Coliseum in Richfield, OH. Discussions abound about Tom Hamilton's AMA, Vinnie's first show, and an early September snow storm.

Cold Rain & Snow Walkin' Blues Ramble On Rose Me & My Uncle > Big River Althea When I Paint My Masterpiece Bird Song Picasso Moon U.S. Blues

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Truckin' Crazy Fingers > Playin' In The Band > Drums >  Space > I Need A Miracle > Black Peter > Turn On Your Love Light

Knockin' On Heaven's Door 

This week on the Help on the Way pod, we're looking for a spoonful of water to save us from the desert sand. Our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down to Arizona for the Grateful Dead's March 6th, 1994 show. Discussions abound about Cornell 23, where Liberty belongs in a setlist, and whether we’ve ever been scared listening to the Grateful Dead.

Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower Spoonful Jack-A-Roe When I Paint My Masterpiece Brown-Eyed Women Let It Grow

Easy Answers Lazy River Road Playin' In The Band > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > The Wheel > The Last Time > Attics Of My Life > Good Lovin'

Liberty 

Happy Boxing Day! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Oakland for the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1981 at the Oakland Auditorium Arena. Discussions abound about Phil Lesh's 84th birthday clusterf*ck, A Day at the Dentist, and which New Jersey icons could rock The Other One.

Alabama Getaway > Promised Land Candyman Little Red Rooster Big Boss Man Me And My Uncle > Big River Bird Song It's All Over Now Big Railroad Blues Let It Grow

Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain Estimated Prophet > He's Gone > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Black Peter > Around And Around > One More Saturday Night

Don't Ease Me In 

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 Roll Hell In A Bucket Cold Rain & Snow Walkin' Blues Loser Memphis Blues Dupree's Diamond Blues Promised Land

Samson & Delilah Ship of Fools Victim Or The Crime > Foolish Heart > Drums > Space > I Will Take You Home > The Other One > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues 

Happy Boxing Day! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading out in the East Texas town of Dallas for the Grateful Dead's December 26th, 1969 show at the McFarlin Auditorium. This show is unique for its impromptu acoustic set because Bill Kreutzmann was late. Discussions abound about Cornell '23, Knob's healthy appreciation of Taylor Swift, and the history of Cherry Garcia.

The Monkey & The Engineer Little Sadie Long Black Limousine I've Been All Around This World Gathering Flowers For The Master's Bouquet Black Peter Uncle John's Band

Casey Jones Hard To Handle Cold Rain & Snow China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > High Time Me And My Uncle Dark Star New Speedway Boogie Turn On Your Love Light 

We're off to the island- Rhode Island. This week we're heading to Providence to discuss the Grateful Dead's April 3rd, 1985 show at the Providence City Center. Discussions abound about , an interesting blues combo called Down in the Bottom > I Ain't Superstitious, and how all meals are made up, maaaan.

Hell In A Bucket > Sugaree Me & My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Ramble On Rose Down In The Bottom > I Ain't Superstitious Row Jimmy Let It Grow

Terrapin Station > Women Are Smarter Ship of Fools Truckin' > Spoonful > Drums > Wharf Rat > Throwing Stones > Sugar Magnolia

Keep Your Day Job 

This is the story all about how our lives got flipped, turned upside down. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are headed to (South) Philadelphia for the Grateful Dead's March 16th, 1992 show at the Spectrum Arena in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about how we think the Dead and Co tour will start, when 90s Dead are at their best, and Knob's dad's thoughts on the show.

Let The Good Times Roll Feel Like A Stranger Friend Of The Devil CC Rider > It Takes A Lot To Laugh It Takes A Train To Cry Black-Throated Wind Ramble On Rose Let It Grow

Corinna > Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain > Estimated Prophet > Drums > Space > All Along The Watchtower > Morning Dew

Johnny B. Goode 

Oh-oh come take my hand. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are taking that thunder road to the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey. Discussions abound about Mission in the Rain, accidentally listening to the AUD, and our hopes for the Dead and Co Philly Shoqw.

The Music Never Stopped Sugaree Mama Tried Crazy Fingers Big River Brown Eyed Women Looks Like Rain Row Jimmy Cassidy Mission In The Rain Promised Land

Samson & Delilah Tennessee Jed St. Stephen > Not Fade Away > St. Stephen > Eyes Of The World > Drums > The Wheel > Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues 

We're going to Hollywood! Florida! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down south for the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1969 show at the Hollywood Pop Festival - the Last Rock Festival of the 60s. Discussions abound about Dave's Picks 46, the purpose of Pigpen raps, and the debut of Knob Talk, a new segment of incredibly interesting facts.

Black Peter Me and My Uncle China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider > High Time Cumberland Blues Good Lovin' Cold Rain and Snow Hard to Handle Mason's Children Turn on Your Love Light

We're heading to California to solve a mystery. We don't solve it, but we still have fun. This week, our hosts Game and Knob are listening to the Grateful Dead's show on July 30th, 1970, which was a short acoustic set played before New Riders of the Purple Sage. Discussions abound about the first night of Playin' in the Sand, what Pigpen did during acoustic sets, and a lost redditor who now lives in Knob's brain.

To Lay Me Down Dire Wolf Candyman Rosalie McFall A Voice from On High Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

We're going to Florida, we're going to Maine- okay that's not a Dead lyric, but trust us it's relevant. This week our hosts, Game, FiG, and Knob, are heading north for the Maine attraction- The Grateful Dead's April 19th, 1981 show at the University of Maine. Discussion abound about Grateful Dead tattoos, the similarities between One More Saturday Night and On the Road Again, and Game's experience at the Billy Strings Atlantic City show.

Jack Straw Friend Of The Devil > It's All Over Now Dire Wolf > Big River Dupree's Diamond Blues On The Road Again West L.A. Fadeaway Lazy Lightning > Supplication > Might As Well

Sugaree > Samson & Delilah He's Gone > Drums > Space > Spanish Jam > Truckin' > Wharf Rat > Around & Around > Good Lovin'

U.S. Blues 

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. Bertha Playin in the Band Mr. Charlie Sugaree One More Saturday Night Playin in the Band Beat It On Down the Line Truckin > Drums > The Other One

Get on the LIRR, we're heading to Long Island! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game and FiG are Going to Nassau to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 28th, 1990 show at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Discussions abound about Knob seeing Phil, gushing over Brent, and how it's important not to overlook the night before a big show.

Cold Rain and Snow New Minglewood Blues Easy To Love You High Time Queen Jane Approximately Loose Lucy Cassidy Deal

Foolish Heart Looks Like Rain Cumberland Blues The Weight Hey Pocky Way Drums > Space > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Good Lovin'

Revolution 

It's literally 1984. This week our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are taking the trail over to the Hult Center in Eugene, Oregon for the Grateful Dead's May 6th, 1984 show. Discussions abound about a "Weird Al" concert Knob saw, Cream's arrangement of Spoonful, and The World Series (it may be over for you, but for them it's still 1984!)

NOTE : Robert Hunter probably didn't write Bird Song about the Phillie Phanatic.

Hell In A Bucket Dire Wolf Little Red Rooster Dupree's Diamond Blues Cassidy West L.A. Fadeaway Beat It On Down The Line Touch Of Grey

Uncle John's Band -> Samson And Delilah Ship Of Fools Playing In The Band -> China Doll -> Drums -> Space -> Truckin' -> Spoonful -> Black Peter -> Around And Around -> Playing In The Band

Keep Your Day Job 

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 & Snow Truckin' Sugar Magnolia Next Time You See Me Me & My Uncle Drums > Good Lovin' > Drums > Cumberland Blues > Good Lovin' Casey Jones

Smokestack Lightning Beat It On Down The Line China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Friend Of The Devil Truckin' Candyman It Hurts Me Too Dancin' In The Streets Big Railroad Blues Saint Stephen > Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away > Turn On Your Love Light 

SPAC(e). The final Frontier. This week on Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game and Knob are going where no podcasts have gone before- SPAC. They'll be listening to the Grateful Dead's show on June 27th, 1985 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Discussions abound about The Sphere, how to pronounce the word "arguably", and some exciting new merch opportunities.

In the Midnight Hour > Bertha > Little Red Rooster Stagger Lee > El Paso Crazy Fingers > Supplication > High Time Hell In A Bucket > Don't Ease Me In

Feel Like A Stranger > Eyes Of The World > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Women Are Smarter > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Spoonful > Black Peter > Turn On Your Love Light

Johnny B. Goode > It's All Over Now Baby Blue 

Let's make some (Illi)noise! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading out to Illinois for the Grateful Dead's December 2nd, 1981 show at Assembly Hall, University of Illinois. Discussions abound about how Charlie Miller does what he does, the cocktail of drugs that influenced the Grateful Dead's music, and whether or not a show with one bad set can still be considered a good show.

Bertha > Greatest Story Ever Told Peggy-O Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Brown Eyed Women Passenger Never Trust a Woman Cumberland Blues Looks Like Rain China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider

Feel Like A Stranger > Franklin's Tower Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Not Fade Away > Stella Blue > Around & Around > Good Lovin'

E: Don't Ease Me In 

This week, our host Knob goes solo and visits Las Vegas. No, not for the Sphere, but for the Grateful Dead's March 29th, 1969 show at the Ice Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Monologues abound about keeping up with the Sphere, Jerry/Pigpen interplay, and how Mickey Hart was ahead of his time.

Morning Dew Good Morning Little School Girl Doin' That Rag Dark Star > Saint Stephen > The Eleven > Turn On Your Love Light 

Get your throwing batteries ready, we're going to Philly. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by a special guest- Knob's Dad. Knob's Dad relives his memories as we revisit the Grateful Dead's March 23rd, 1986 show at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about Willie and the Hand Jive, what song will open Dead and Co's Sphere Run, and driving home from the Spectrum.

Happy Holidays! This week, to get in the holiday season, our host FiG is heading to the Big Apple for the Grateful Dead's September 18th, 1991 show at Madison Square Garden. Discussions (well, monologues) abound about a thoughtful essay from Kabonius.

In the Midnight Hour Ramble On Rose Wang Dang Doodle Candyman Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again Row Jimmy Jack Straw

Victim Or The Crime > Crazy Fingers > Playin' In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > The Wheel > I Need A Miracle > Wharf Rat Sugar Magnolia

Brokedown Palace 

Go on home, you're mama's calling you to listen to the Help on the Way Podcast. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Santa Barbara for the Grateful Dead's January 17th, 1969 show. Discussions abound about our first Death Don't Have No Mercy, Playboy After Dark, and Knob gives a helpful lecture on what makes The Eleven work.

Turn On Your Love Light Dark Star > St. Stephen > The Eleven > Death Don't Have No Mercy Cryptical Envelopment > Drums > The Other One > Cryptical Envelopment > Cosmic Charlie 

Say hi to Kesey, we're going to Eugene! This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out west. They're going to listen to the Grateful Dead's January 22nd, 1978 show at McArthur Court at the University of Oregon. This show was released as Dave's Picks 23. Discussions abound about Vince Welnick's birthday, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and some Cornell hot takes Knob has been sitting on for years.

New Minglewood Blues Dire Wolf Cassidy Peggy-O El Paso Tennessee Jed Jack Straw Row Jimmy The Music Never Stopped

Bertha > Good Lovin' Ship of Fools Samson and Delilah Terrapin Station > Drums > The Other One > St. Stephen > Not Fade Away > Around and Around

U.S. Blues

Happy New Year. Almost. Ish. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Hartford, Connecticut for the Grateful Dead's April 4th, 1986 show. Discussions abound about all our favorite 2022 Dead News, Jerry in the 80s, and Knob’s Dad’s very strict rule about Candyman.

Jack Straw Dire Wolf C C Rider Candyman It's All Over Now Crazy Fingers > Greatest Story Ever Told Keep Your Day Job

Touch Of Grey > Looks Like Rain > He's Gone > Smokestack Lightnin' > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Stella Blue > Throwing Stones > Turn On Your Lovelight

Box Of Rain 

Cheerio, lads. This week on Help on the Way, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are crossing the pond for a little Europe 72 action. It's April 8th, 1972, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Wembley Empire Pool in London, England. Discussions abound about Dead Ahead, why this Dark Star works, and who would play Pigpen in a movie.

Bertha Me & My Uncle Mr. Charlie Deal Black-Throated Wind Next Time You See Me Cumberland Blues Brown Eyed Women Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Playin' In The Band Good Lovin' Looks Like Rain Casey Jones

Truckin' Big Railroad Blues It Hurts Me Too Dark Star > Sugar Magnolia > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks)

One More Saturday Night 

We’re wearing flowers in our hair. This week, our hosts FiG, Game and Knob are heading to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead’s December 12th, 1972 show at the Winterland Ballroom. Discussions abound about Janis Joplin, the history of Turlock, California, and the gang wins big on the dead.net slot machines. 

Beat It On Down the Line
Brown-Eyed Women
Mexicali Blues
Bird Song
Jack Straw Cumberland Blues Box of Rain El Paso Don't Ease Me In Me and Bobby McGee Tennessee Jed Around and Around 

Playin' In The Band He's Gone > Truckin' >  The Other One Sugar Magnolia Sing Me Back Home Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >  One More Saturday Night

Johnny B. Goode

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 Straw Jack-A-Roe Wang Dang Doodle Broken Arrow West L.A. Fadeaway El Paso Row Jimmy Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine Samson & Delilah Cumberland Blues Way to Go Home Women Are Smarter Drums > Space > The Wheel > All Along The Watchtower Standing On the Moon

Johnny B. Goode 

In a very special bonus episode of Help on the Way, Knob is joined by legendary audio engineer Betty Cantor-Jackson. The two discuss Betty's storied history working for the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band. Along the way, they talk about Grateful Dead Cover Bands, the making of Europe '72, and a little bit about 5/26/73 at Kezar Stadium.

We can’t stay much longer, Melinda. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Cumberland County Civic Center, for the Grateful Dead’s May 13th, 1979 show. Discussions abound about Brent’s early years, Peach at the Beach, and what makes a good El Paso.

Sugaree Mama Tried >  Mexicali Blues Jack-a-Roe It’s All Over Now Candyman El Paso Row Jimmy Jack Straw

Scarlet Begonias >  Fire on the Mountain Estimated Prophet >  He’s Gone >  Truckin’ >  Drums > Space >  Wharf Rat > Around and Around 

U.S. Blues

Donate if you can to Charlie Miller's GoFundMe for Candace Brightman!!

https://www.gofundme.com/f/grateful-dead-lighting-designer-candace-brightman

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 Land Shakedown Street Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil El Paso From The Heart Of Me Brown Eyed Women Cassidy Deal

I Need A Miracle > Bertha > Good Lovin' It Must Have Been The Roses Terrapin Station > Playin' In The Band > Drums > Stella Blue > Truckin' > Playin' In The Band

U.S. Blues 

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 Snow Down In The Bottom > I Ain't Superstitious Friend Of The Devil Supplication > My Brother Esau Tennessee Jed Minglewood 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 

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 Iko Walkin' Blues Jack A Roe It's All Over Now When Push Comes To Shove Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Bird Song Jack Straw

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Estimated 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 

We’re getting a mile high! This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob heading west to Colorado to hear the Grateful Dead’s December 14th, 1990 show at the McNichols Sports Arena. Discussions abound about Victim or the Crime, viewer mail, and Knob’s killer impression of Bob’s slide solo.

Shakedown Street Picasso Moon Peggy-O Little Red Rooster Stagger Lee Masterpiece To Lay Me Down Let it Grow

Victim or the Crime > Foolish Heart > Man Smart/Woman Smarter He's Gone > Drums > Space > Dark Star > I Need a Miracle > Wharf Rat > Turn on Your Love Light

Knockin' on Heaven's Door

Wicked. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are shipping up to Boston for the Grateful Dead's December 1st, 1973 show at the Boston Music Hall. Discussions abound about Bob Weir w/ JRAD, why Dick picked the way he did, and the joys of Big River.

The Promised Land Sugaree Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider Big River Brokedown Palace Weather Report Suite Prelude -> Weather Report Suite Part -> Let It Grow Casey Jones

Around And Around They Love Each Other Me And My Uncle Don't Ease Me In Me And Bobby McGee Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Playing In The Band -> Uncle John's Band -> Playing In The Band Row Jimmy Greatest Story Ever Told Not Fade Away -> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad -> One More Saturday Night 

FiG and Knob are back (theGame is playing slot cars) to review 4/8/91 when the Dead celebrated Spring Break in Orlando!  Along the way we discuss the Dennis McNally AMA on the sub and a spate of recent wolf bros. trio shows.  Knob claims he's "genuinely a nice person" while pooping all over the show.  FiG, per tradition, begs to differ.  What do you think?

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Walkin' Blues Peggy-O Me And My Uncle > Maggie's Farm Dire Wolf Picasso Moon Might As Well

Eyes Of The World Man Smart (Woman Smarter) Ship Of Fools Truckin' > Drums > Space > The Wheel > I Need A Miracle > Morning Dew

E : Johnny B. Goode 

Upstate New York’s got the ways and means! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Binghamton for the Grateful Dead’s May 9th, 1979 show. This was only the seventh show played by our friend Smiling Brent. Discussions abound about Brent’s early days, the new Taylor Swift album, and taking yet another step back.

Sugaree Me & My Uncle Loser New Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil Looks Like Rain Stagger Lee Jack Straw

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider He's Gone > Truckin' > Drums > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

Johnny B. Goode 

May the Four winds blow you safely home, Deadheads. This week on the Help on the Way podcast, our hosts Game and FiG are heading down to California for the Grateful Dead's December 13th, 1992 show at the Oakland Coliseum. Discussions abound about Fleur de Dead, the opposite of Auto-Tune, and the Vince-era takes on Here Comes Sunshine.

Mississippi Half Step It's All Over Now West L.A. Fadeaway Me & My Uncle > Maggie's Farm Tennessee Jed > Promised Land

Here Comes Sunshine > Way To Go Home Victim Or The Crime > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > The Other One > Morning Dew

The Weight 

Holy July ‘89, Batman! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are joined by legendary concert photographer Jay Blakesberg. They’re heading to Alpine Valley for the Grateful Dead’s July 18th, 1989 show. Along the way, they discuss Jay’s upcoming An American Beauty exhibit, the next generation of Deadheads, and Englishtown 77, which you should listen to when this is over.

Touch Of Gray Jack Straw Jack A Roe New Minglewood Blues Friend Of The Devil Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again Bird Song Promised Land

Sugar Magnolia > Scarlet Begonias > Women Are Smarter > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Space > China Doll > Dear Mr. Fantasy > Hey Jude Coda > Throwing Stones > Sunshine Daydream

The Mighty Quinn 

These little town blues are melting away, as our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to New York, New York. This week, we're listening to the Grateful Dead’s December 7th, 1971 show at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden. Discussions abound about JRAD at the Stony Pony Summer Stage, Run Rudolph Run, and how harmonies were split by 70s Dead.

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 Straw Peggy-O Little Red Rooster Loose Lucy When I Paint My Masterpiece Visions Of Johanna > Promised Land

Eyes Of The World > Saint Of Circumstance Samba In The Rain Unbroken Chain Corinna Drums > Space > Easy Answers Days Between Not Fade Away

U.S. Blues 

You stay classy, San Diego! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are traveling out west to listen to the Grateful Dead's December 28th, 1978 show at Golden Hall in San Diego, California. Discussions abound over The Closing of Winterland, Keith v. Brent, and the passing of Bill Walton.

It's George Orwell's nightmare!! Literally 1984! This week on Help on the Way, our co-hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California. It's March 29th, 1984, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Marin County Veterans Auditorium. Discussions abound about Walkin' the Dog, Phil Lesh and Friends, and who REALLY wrote My Brother Esau.

Walkin' the Dog > Bertha > The Promised Land It Must Have Been the Roses Little Red Rooster Bird Song My Brother Esau Might as Well

Shakedown Street Estimated Prophet > Eyes of the World > Drums > Space > Spanish Jam > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

Keep Your Day Job

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 Bucket Loser Me & My Uncle Big River Ramble On Rose Just Like Tom Thumb's Blues Hey Pocky Way Cassidy Might As Well 

Cumberland Blues Samson & Delilah Ship of Fools Women Are Smarter >  Drums >  Space > Truckin' >  I Need A Miracle >  Morning Dew >  Turn On Your Love Light

One More Saturday Night Black Muddy River

It’s all Greek to us! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are joined by friend of the show Gowanus Red, who provides his experience about seeing D&C at the Sphere. Our hosts then head out to California to see the Grateful Dead’s August 17th, 1989 show at the Greek Theatre at University of California in Berkley. Discussions abound about what crowds cheer for, Walkin’ Blues, and when you should first introduce your child to the Wook Flu. 

Hell in a Bucket > Sugaree Walkin' Blues Jack-a-Roe Queen Jane Approximately Candyman Music Never Stopped Don't Ease Me In

Touch of Grey > Man Smart/Woman Smarter Ship of Fools Estimated Prophet > Eyes of the World > Drums > Space > The Wheel > Gimme Some Lovin' > Goin' Down the Road Feelin' Bad > Good Lovin'

Quinn the Eskimo

California! This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts Game and Knob are heading to Watsonville, California to listen to the Grateful Dead's September 24th, 1983 show at the Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds. Discussions abound about the Phil Lesh Quintet, a fast Bird Song, and some rumors that Dead and Company might be playing The Sphere...

Alabama Getaway > Promised Land They Love Each Other Me and My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Bird Song Hell In A Bucket Deep Elem Blues > Looks Like Rain > Keep Your Day Job

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Women Are Smarter Ship of Fools Truckin' > Drums > Uncle John's Band > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Brokedown Palace

Finiculi Finicula One More Saturday Night 

This week on the Help on the Way podcast, we're in a New York State of Mind. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are truckin' up to Albany for the Grateful Dead's March 24th, 1991 show at the Knickerbocker arena. Discussions abound about Bruce Hornsby, Desolation Row, and some speculation over what D&C is going to do at Cornell...

Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower Wang Dang Doodle Jack A Roe Beat It On Down The Line Brown Eyed Women Desolation Row Deal

Samson & Delilah China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Looks Like Rain > He's Gone > Drums > Space > The Wheel > I Need A Miracle > Standing On the Moon > Good Lovin

U.S. Blues 

Sacramento, preaching on the burning shore! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading out west for the Grateful Dead's May 19th, 1992 show at the Cal Expo Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about Vince Welnick, the Grateful Dead's first ever Baba O'Reilly, and one year of the Help on the Way podcast!

Cold Rain and Snow Little Red Rooster Althea Queen Jane Approximately Tennessee Jed Let It Grow

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Looks Like Rain Way To Go Home Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > I Need A Miracle > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia

Baba O'Riley > Tomorrow Never Knows 

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 Tower Mama Tried >  Mexicali Blues Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain >  Alabama Getaway >  Promised Land 

Sugar Magnolia >  China Cat Sunflower >  I Know You Rider Samson & Delilah Ship of Fools Lost Sailor >  Saint Of Circumstance >  Deal 

Althea >  Minglewood Blues Uncle John's Band >  Drums >  Space > Not Fade Away >  Stella Blue >  Sunshine Daydream

Good Lovin'

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

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 Sunshine Wang Dang Doodle Loose Lucy Me & My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Broken Arrow Row Jimmy Eternity Liberty

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Victim Or The Crime Ship of Fools Playin' In The Band > Drums > Space > The Last Time > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia

Knockin' On Heaven's Door 

Wave that flag! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are celebrating the fourth of July six months early! They're heading to Bonner, Kansas, for the Grateful Dead's July 4th, 1990 show at the Sandstone Ampitheatre. Discussions abound about Just a Little Light, the triumphant return of Scarlet > Fire, and Knob reads some comments in an award-winning British accent.

Cold Rain and Snow > Walkin' Blues Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Queen Jane Approximately Loose Lucy It's All Over Now Loser Promised Land

Victim Or The Crime Foolish Heart Just A Little Light Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain Drums > Jam > The Wheel > Gimme Some Lovin' > Stella Blue > Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues 

This week we're heading to where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain. That's right, this week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading down to Oklahoma for the Grateful Dead's October 11th, 1977 show. Discussions abound about El Paso, why the Grateful Dead dropped Help>Slip>Franklin's, and a heady March Madness bracket...

Help On The Way > Slipknot! > Franklin's Tower Jack Straw Peggy-O El Paso Sunrise Deal Let It Grow

Dancin' In The Streets > Dire Wolf Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums > Not Fade Away > Wharf Rat > Around and Around 

Happy Thanksgiving to our American listeners. This week on Help on the Way, we focus on what we're Grateful for- The Dead. Our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down to the Richmond Coliseum for the Grateful Dead's October 8th, 1983 show. Discussions abound about Ticketmaster, a surprisingly ripping Day Job, and the Billy, JRAD, and Taboose shows our three hosts saw.

Feel Like A Stranger Friend Of The Devil New Minglewood Blues Brown Eyed Women Cassidy West L.A. Fadeaway Hell In A Bucket > Deal Day Job > Playin' In The Band > Crazy Fingers > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Spoonful > Wharf Rat > Good Lovin'

E: U.S. Blues 

It's 66 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark... and we're wearing sunglasses. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to DeKalb for the Grateful Dead's October 29th, 1977 show. This show was released as Dave's Picks 33, and we get into why Dave picked it, as well as discussions about the Rhythm Devils, an 11 fake-out jam, and Bobby's appearance on CBS Sunday Morning.

Might As Well Jack Straw Dire Wolf Looks Like Rain Loser El Paso Ramble On Rose Minglewood Blues It Must Have Been The Roses Let It Grow

Bertha > Good Lovin' Friend Of The Devil Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Saint Stephen > Drums > Not Fade Away > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia

E: One More Saturday Night 

Happy New Year! Wait. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are shipping off to Boston for the Grateful Dead's December 31st, 1969 show at the Boston Tea Party. Discussions abound about the last show of the 60s, Bill Kreutzmann's departure from D&C, and the Book of Big Boy Petes.

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Mama Tried Next Time You See Me Cold Rain & Snow Black Peter Hard To Handle Me & My Uncle Mason's Children Dire Wolf Uncle John's Band Alligator > Drums > Alligator > Caution (Do Not Stop On Tracks) > Feedback > Good Lovin' > Drums > The Eleven High Time Cumberland Blues Big Boy Pete Not Fade Away Seasons The Race is On Silver Threads Slewfoot

Dancin' In The Streets 

We're going to Florida, we're going to- well, just Florida. This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading down to Miami for the Grateful Dead's June 23rd, 1974 show. This show was later released as Dave's Picks 34. Discussions abound about Billy and the Kids' announcement, Seastones, and what day of the week they should play One More Saturday Night.

Ramble on Rose Black-Throated Wind Mississippi Half-Step Beat it on Down the Line Row Jimmy Jack Straw Let it Rock Cumberland Blues El Paso To Lay Me Down WRS Prelude > WRS Part 1 > Let it Grow > China Doll

Ship of Fools Big River Black Peter Around and Around Dark Star > Spanish Jam > U.S. Blues Uncle John's Band > One More Saturday Night

Casey Jones

We're ga ga for Onondaga! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Syracuse for the Grateful Dead's May 17th, 1981 show at the Onondaga Auditorium. Discussions abound about Phil's new podcast, Bobby's slide solos, and Knob's Dad's take on the Philly Spectrum.

Alabama Getaway > The Promised Land Peggy-O Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues They Love Each Other > New Minglewood Blues Candyman > Looks Like Rain Big Railroad Blues > Little Red Rooster China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider

Cold Rain And Snow > Samson And Delilah Ship Of Fools Estimated Prophet > He's Gone > The Other One > Drums > Space > Saint Of Circumstance > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction

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.

Pack some sunscreen, we're heading to Long Beach! This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob, are heading down to the Long Beach Arena for the Grateful Dead's August 28th, 1981 show. Discussions abound about the Grateful Dead's first competitive Grammy, Knob's Wolf Bros-induced Wook Flu, and letting the Good Times roll.

Jack Straw They Love Each Other Me And My Uncle > Big River Althea > Little Red Rooster Brown Eyed Women > Let It Grow > China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider

Shakedown Street > Lost Sailor > Saint Of Circumstance > The Wheel > Never Trust A Woman > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues 

Happy birthday, Vince! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Oakland for a special birthday celebration - the Grateful Dead's February 21st, 1993 show at the Oakland Coliseum Arena. Discussions abound about FiG's brother meeting a fan of the show, Knob's beef with Row Jimmy, and which of the three new songs made the best first impression.

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.

More from David Gans : https://perfectible.net/

The Rex Foundation : https://rexfoundation.org/

6/8/94 Setlist :

Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Walkin' Blues Peggy-O Me & My Uncle > Big River Stagger Lee Cassidy Don't Ease Me In

Picasso Moon Big Railroad Blues Playin' 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 

This week on the Help on the Way podcast, we're having a two for one deal! Our hosts FiG and Knob are discussing two short Grateful Dead shows: 11/12/70 and 12/7/68. Discussions abound about the Phil Lesh Quintet, whether or not FiG will like Aoxomoxoa, and Knob’s overuse of the phrase “not an all-timer.” 

11/12/70

Till the Morning Comes China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Mama Tried Good Lovin'

12/7/68

Dark Star > St. Stephen > The Eleven Death Don't Have No Mercy That's It For The Other One > New Potato Caboose*

Rosemary He Was A Friend Of Mine It Hurts Me Too Morning Dew > And We Bid You Goodnight 

We're meeting up at the movies! This week on the Help on the Way Pod, we're dancing in Chicago and listening to the Grateful Dead's June 22nd, 1991 show at Soldier Field in Chicago. This show has been released for Meet Up at the Movies today and Saturday! What a nice coincidence. Discussions abound about Game and Knob's adventure in Philadelphia, Bruce Hornsby's accordion, and whether or not Billy Strings should suckle off that pig's teet.

Hell In A Bucket Shakedown Street Wang Dang Doodle Friend Of The Devil > When I Paint My Masterpiece Brown-Eyed Women Let It Grow

Foolish Heart Looks Like Rain > Crazy Fingers > Playin' In The Band > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Dark Star Jam > Playin' In The Band (Reprise) > Black Peter > One More Saturday Night

E: The Weight 

Keeping it weird! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out to Portland, and are joined by new friend of the show Gowanus Red! Together, they discuss the Grateful Dead's February 3rd, 1968 show at the Crystal Ballroom in Portland, Oregon. Discussions abound about New Potato Caboose, Dead cover bands at the Jersey Shore, and a baby picture of Dark Star.

That's It For the Other One > New Potato Caboose It Hurts Me Too Born Cross-Eyed Good Morning Little Schoolgirl Dark Star > China Cat Sunflower > The Eleven

Happy New Year! For real this time! To celebrate, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to California. It's December 30th, 1982, and The Grateful Dead are playing at the Oakland Auditorium. And they might get some help from Etta James and the Tower of Power. Discussions abound about petitions to bring back songs, The Beatles song "Boys," and New Year's shows old and new..

Alabama Getaway -> The Promised Land Loser -> Little Red Rooster Big Railroad Blues Feel Like A Stranger Dupree's Diamond Blues The Music Never Stopped -> Don't Ease Me In

Touch Of Grey -> Throwing Stones -> Franklin's Tower Lost Sailor -> Saint Of Circumstance -> He's Gone -> Drums -> Space -> Truckin' -> Stella Blue -> Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad -> Johnny B. Goode

Hard To Handle Tell Mama 

Grab your soup cans, we're heading to the Cafe Au Go Go! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to a helluva town for the Grateful Dead's September 29th, 1969 show at the Cafe Au Go Go. Discussions abound about Lenny Bruce, Knob's interview with Betty Cantor-Jackson, and The Grateful Dead's history in 7/8 time.

You won't believe it, but this Grateful Dead listening project has taken us back to Shoreline again. This week our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to California to discuss the Grateful Dead's August 25th, 1993 show at the Shoreline Amphitheatre. Discussions abound about So Many Roads, a pamphlet of Easy Answers, and our hosts discover the wonders of Gold Bond at the start of the D&C tour.

Touch Of Grey Greatest Story Ever Told Peggy-O The Same Thing Friend Of The Devil Easy Answers So Many Roads Promised Land

Scarlet Begonias > Fire On The Mountain Estimated Prophet > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > All Along The Watchtower > Attics Of My Life > Sugar Magnolia

Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds 

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 Blues Sugaree Mexicali Blues Row Jimmy Passenger Sunrise Brown Eyed Women It's All Over Now Jack-A-Roe Lazy Lightnin' > Supplication

Bertha > Good Lovin' Ramble On Rose Estimated 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 

Be sure to wear a flower in your hair. This week, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading back to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead's October 9th, 1980 show at the Warfield Theater. Discussions abound about Knob seeing JRAD, how to critique the acoustic sets, and what we want out of Tennessee Jed.

We’re ready to catch some rays! This week our host FiG heads to Tampa, Florida for the Grateful Dead’s October 26th, 1985 show at the Sun Dome. Discussions abound about the continuing Sphere run, Mickey talking about perineums in GQ, and whether King Brent keeps The Belt. 

Gimme Some Lovin' > Greatest Story Ever Told Dupree's Diamond Blues C.C. Rider Stagger Lee Me & My Uncle > Big River Big Railroad Blues > Looks Like Rain > Don't Ease Me In

China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Man Smart (Woman Smarter) > He's Gone > Don't Need Love > Drums > Space > Comes A Time > Throwing Stones > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > One More Saturday Night

In The Midnight Hour

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 Snow Mama Tried It's a Man's World Candyman Hard to Handle Cumberland Blues That's It For the Other One > Dire Wolf Dancin' in the Streets Turn on Your Love Light > Not Fade Away > Turn on Your Love Light

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 Tower Little Red Rooster Brown Eyed Women When I Paint My Masterpiece Loose Lucy Cassidy Don't Ease Me In

Iko Iko Way to Go Home Truckin' > Terrapin Station > Drums > Space > Days Between > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away

I Fought the Law 

Meet us in St. Louis! This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading out west to hear the Grateful Dead's December 10th, 1971 show at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. This show was released as part of the Listen to the River box set. Discussions abound about Peach on the Beach, the evolution of songs in 1971, and Game's love of the Beat It On Down the Line intro.

Bertha Me & My Uncle Mr. Charlie Loser Beat It On Down The Line Sugaree Jack Straw Next Time You See Me Tennessee Jed El Paso Big Railroad Blues Casey Jones

Good Lovin' Brokedown Palace Playin' In The Band Run Rudolph Run Deal Sugar Magnolia Comes A Time Truckin' > Drums > The Other One > Sitting On Top Of The World > The Other One > Not Fade Away > China Cat Sunflower Jam > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away

One More Saturday Night 

And in the end, the dead you take is equal to the dead you make. This week on the Help on the Way pod, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob are heading to Chicago for the Grateful Dead's July 9th, 1995 show at Soldier Field. This would be the last show Jerry Garcia ever played. Discussions abound about Robert Hunter's found manuscript, Childhood's End, and our upcoming lawsuit with Guess the Year.

Touch Of Grey Little Red Rooster Lazy River Road When I Paint My Masterpiece Childhood's End Cumberland Blues Promised Land

Shakedown Street Samson & Delilah > So Many Roads > Samba in The Rain > Corrina > Drums > Space > Unbroken Chain > Sugar Magnolia

Black Muddy River Box Of Rain 

Beam me up, we're heading to SPAC (boy, I hope this pun works). This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Saratoga Springs for the Grateful Dead's June 24th, 1984 show. Discussions abound about whether or not Miracle should be an opener, Philly's hottest new Dead Cover Band, and the founding of Widespread Panic.

Dancin' In The Streets Dire Wolf New Minglewood Blues Candyman Me & My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Ramble On Rose Hell In A Bucket Deal

I Need A Miracle > Bertha > Playin' In The Band > China Doll > Samson & Delilah> Drums > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

Satisfaction It's All Over Now Baby Blue 

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.

Bertha Me & My Uncle  Sugaree Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Looks Like Rain Brown Eyed Women Jack Straw Row Jimmy,  Weather Report Suite Prelude >  Weather Report Suite Part 1 >  Let It Grow Eyes Of The World >  China Doll 

Greatest Story Ever Told Ramble On Rose Big River Let Me Sing Your Blues Away China Cat Sunflower >  I Know You Rider El Paso He's Gone >  Truckin' >  Not Fade Away >  Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad >  Not Fade Away

Stella Blue >  One More Saturday Night

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 Told Friend Of The Devil New Minglewood Blues Tennessee Jed Cassidy West L.A. Fadeaway Hell In A Bucket > Might As Well

Bertha > Samson & Delilah Ship of Fools Playin' In The Band > Drums > Truckin' > Spoonful > Black Peter > Sugar Magnolia

Day Job 

Happy Fourth of July... well, Sixth of July... well, Third of July. This week on the Help on the Way Podcast, our hosts FiG and Knob went riding down South Colorado for the Grateful Dead's July 3rd, 1969 show at Reed's Ranch in Colorado Springs. Discussions abound about Ol' Slewfoot, what constitutes the Terrapin Suite, and FiG debuts his killer Knob impression.

Green Green Grass of Home Slewfoot Sittin’ on Top of the World Morning Dew High Time Me and My Uncle Casey Jones Hard to Handle He Was a Friend of Mine Turn on Your Love Light

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 River Tennessee Jed Cassidy  Candyman > CC Rider Althea  Let It Grow   Might As Well Man Smart Woman Smarter To Lay Me Down >  Lost Sailor >  Saint Of Circumstance >  Terrapin Station >  Drums >  Not Fade Away >  Black Peter >  Sugar Magnolia

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Back to that same old place, sweet home... Rosemont. This week on Help on the Way, our hosts Game, FiG, and Knob celebrate their hundredth episode with special guest Mike, host of the Guess the Year podcast. They're heading to Rosemont to listen to the Grateful Dead's March 10th, 1993 show at the Rosemont Horizon. Discussions abound about Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years Eve, what we want out of Peggy-O, and our hosts take a crack at playing Guess the Year.

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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 Told Cold Rain & Snow Chinatown Shuffle Black-Throated Wind You Win Again Mr. Charlie Jack Straw Loser Looks Like Rain Big Railroad Blues Big Boss Man Playin' In The Band El Paso Good Lovin'

Truckin' > Drums > The Other One > Me And My Uncle > The Other One > Wharf Rat Sugar Magnolia The Stranger (Two Souls In Communion) Not Fade Away > Goin' Down The Road Feeling Bad > Not Fade Away 

City of blues! This week, our hosts Game, Fig, and Knob are searching for the Spirit of St. Louis. It's July 8th, 1981, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO. Discussions abound about what makes Big River the best cowboy song, who has the most gold stars, and the OTHER Grateful Dead podcast Knob was on...

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Mississippi Half-Step > Feel Like a Stranger Peggy-O > Little Red Rooster Althea Me and My Uncle > Big River Don't Ease Me In New Minglewood Blues China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider

Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the Mountain > Lost Sailor > Saint of Circumstance > Franklin's Tower > Drums > Space > Not Fade Away > Wharf Rat > Sugar Magnolia

U.S. Blues

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 Wolf The Race is On Jack-a-Roe Monkey and the Engineer It Must Have Been the Roses Dark Hollow Bird Song To Lay Me Down On the Road Again Oh Babe it Ain't No Lie > Ripple

Mississippi Half-Step > Franklin's Tower Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Row Jimmy Little Red Rooster Althea > Let it Grow > Deal

Cold Rain and Snow > C.C. Rider Ramble on Rose He'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