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Helping Friendly Podcast

The Helping Friendly Podcast (HFPod) explores the music and fan experience of Phish, through interviews and deep dives on shows and tours. Since 2013, we’ve aimed to bring the fan voice into discussions about Phish, and with the help of our guests, we’re still discovering new angles of appreciation for the band. And when the band is on tour, we provide a review of every show the following day with a fan who was there. As one of our listeners said, “this show has impeccable analysis, stats,

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Episode 184: Best First Sets (Remixed)

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/09/16

This week, we’re revisiting an episode from early 2018 when our friend Ben joined us to discuss the best first sets Phish has played. We talked about what makes a great first set, how the amazing moments in first sets have evolved over time, and finish by talking about the state of the band just after the monumental year of 2017 came to a close. This episode has been remixed from the original recordings. Let us know if you’d like for us to go back and polish up any other classic HFPod episodes! THE

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Episode 183: Summer 2010

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/09/02

This week, we look back on the 10th anniversary of the Summer 2010 tour. Has it been overlooked? Was it better or worse than early 3.0 years? The gang debates this while sharing a few choice nuggets from the tour. Here’s the playlist we developed for this tour. Enjoy! Check out our newest sponsor, Grady's Cold Brew and try out their cold brew kit. Perfect for summer sipping! Use promo code HFP20 for 20% off your first order. Visit SynLawn to learn about their amazing synthetic grass surfaces and

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Episode 182: Sadler Vaden

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/08/19

Matt and Jonathan chatted with Sadler Vaden, guitarist for The 400 Unit and a solo artist in his own right. The guys talk with Sadler about his musical upbringing, playing with Jason Isbell, the East Nashville music scene, and of course, Phish. Check out Sadler's new album ANYBODY OUT THERE? as well as his live albums on Bandcamp. Check out our newest sponsor, Grady's Cold Brew and try out their cold brew kit. Perfect for summer sipping! Use promo code HFP20 for 20% off your first order. Visit

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Episode 181: Lonely Trip

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/08/05

We are back to discuss the new Trey Anastasio album, Lonely Trip. This 15-song quarantine album provided us with a ton of great new music, and a lot to dig into and discuss. Brad and RJ talk about the music and lyrics, the influences, and tell some stories along the way. Oh, and there's music. We hope you enjoy. Check out our newest sponsor, SynLawn, and enter the contest to win a free putting green! Check out the fine threads at Section 119 and use promo code HFPOD for 20% off. We love their

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Episode 180: TAB 1.0

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/07/22

This week, Matt and RJ go deep on “TAB 1.0,” looking at Trey’s band from 2001-2003. We go through tour by tour, play a lot of songs, and talk about what changed along the way. Shout out to Jamstreams, the best way to listen to shows from this era. Hope you enjoy—and don't forget to weigh in on Matt and RJ's haircut controversy. Check out our newest sponsor, SynLawn, and enter the contest to win a free putting green! Check out the fine threads at Section 119 and use promo code HFPOD for 20% off. We

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Episode 179: First Summer Shows

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/07/08

This week, since we're all missing summer tour, we are re-sharing our 2017 episode where we discussed our first Summer Phish show. We hope this helps to get you through a summer without live Phish. OSIRIS SUMMER TOUR Check out the fine threads at Section 119 and use promo code HFPOD for 20% off. We love their masks! And go to Harry's to check out a special offer for HF Pod listeners. Please give us a review on Apple Podcasts! We'll see you soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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Festival Circuit: New Orleans!

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/07/06

We wanted to share the trailer of a brand new podcast from Osiris that premieres on Thursday, July 9. If you like what you hear, please subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 178: Alpine Valley 8/1/98

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/06/24

RJ, Matt, and Jonathan discuss 8/1/98 at Alpine Valley, which is the new release from LivePhish. We love our face masks from Section 119. Check out the masks and their other great Phish and Grateful Dead-inspired clothing lines at Section 119 and use the promo code HFPOD for 20% off. If you want to start shaving better today, click here to claim your special trial offer from Harry’s! Mint Mobile makes it easy to cut your wireless bill down to just 15 bucks a month. Check them out and save money on

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Episode 177: Perspective from a Phish Fan of Color

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/06/10

Osiris stands in solidarity with those who are protesting police violence and racial injustice. Black lives matter. We encourage our listeners to donate to organizations working toward change, including Color of Change, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Campaign Zero, Black Lives Matter, National Bail Fund Network. This episode is a rebroadcast of a conversation we brought to you first in 2017 with Phish fans Shaunea Robinson, and Adam Lioz, who wrote a blog post about the whiteness of the Phish scene for

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Episode 176: New Mexico 1993

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/05/27

This week, RJ and Matt discuss the latest archival release from LivePhish: 3/8/93 from Santa Fe, NM. Check out the release at LivePhish. Our friends at Section 119 invite you to check out their Phish and Grateful Dead-inspired merchandise. We all wear their masks and have received compliments in public from other phans! Enter the code HFPOD at checkout for 20% off. Join us in watching Ekoostik Hookah's "In The Cloud" virtual Hookahville this weekend, May 29-30 on Nugs.tv Hosted on Acast. See

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Episode 175: Basis For A Podcast

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/05/13

This week we are joined by special guest Jon "The Barber" from The Disco Biscuits and the Touchdowns All Day podcast. Jon tells us about the early influence of Phish on The Disco Biscuits and some of his own experiences seeing Phish, including at Arrowhead Ranch! We also listen to both Phish and Disco Biscuits jams and Jon helps us break down what the bands are doing in the moment. Also check out.... New podcast, Eric Krasno Plus One. Please subscribe! If you want to start shaving better

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Episode 174: Back Tracking - Rift

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/04/29

This week we’re continuing our Back Tracking series, and it’s time for the momentous Rift.Some things mentioned in the show: New podcast, Eric Krasno Plus One. Please subscribe! HF Pod Live videos, every Monday at 8:30pm ET. If you want to start shaving better today, click here to claim your special trial offer from Harry’s! Mint Mobile makes it easy to cut your wireless bill down to just 15 bucks a month. Check them out and save money on your wireless bill! We mentioned our new daily news

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Episode 173: Hamburg 96

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/04/15

We’re back with a look at a tour that is somewhat overlooked, but still deserves some attention, and a deep dive on one show, 7/23/96. Some things mentioned in the show: New podcast, Eric Krasno Plus One. Please subscribe! HF Pod Live videos, every Monday at 8:30pm ET. If you want to start shaving better today, click here to claim your special trial offer from Harry’s!Mint Mobile makes it easy to cut your wireless bill down to just 15 bucks a month. Check them out and save money on your

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Episode 172: We Want You To Be Happy

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/04/01

The gang is in isolation! Luckily, we can still share bad opinions with you while we're shuttered in our homes. This week, we share Phish jams that make us happy so that we can all share in a little Joy. In a break from our recent format, we'll share the full jams at the end of the episode so that you have a megamix of bliss in your ears! We're proud to partner with Dancesafe, a non-profit organization that provides adulterant screening services, as well as peer-based education, to help support

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Episode 171: Inside This Silent Scene

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/03/18

On this special episode, we speak with a group of deaf and hard of hearing fans and interpreters about their experiences at Phish shows and their experiences with music in general. Special thanks to Joel Gershon, a lecturer at the Communications school of American University, who has done research on this topic and who set this up for us. We're proud to partner with Dancesafe, a non-profit organization that provides adulterant screening services, as well as peer-based education, to help support

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Episode 170: Mexico 2020

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/03/04

Phish on the beach! RJ, Matt, and Jonathan break down this year's Riviera Maya run. Check out the new 27 Club podcast hosted by Jake Brennan, the creator and host of DISGRACELAND and iHeartRadio’s 2020 Best Music Podcast winner. 27 Club tells the stories of musical icons who all died at the age of 27, and season 1 is all about Jimi Hendrix. We're proud to partner with Dancesafe to raise awareness about this danger. Dancesafe is a non-profit organization that provides adulterant screening services,

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Episode 169: Back Tracking: A Picture Of Nectar

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/02/12

Jonathan and Matt continue our "Back Tracking" series with Phish's major label debut, A Picture of Nectar. Going to Mexico? Look for RJ and Matt on the beach! Check out Freak Flag Flying and Politics Of Truth on the Osiris Podcast Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Episode 168: Drew's Corner - 12.31.93

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/01/30

This week, we begin a new recurring feature: Drew's Corner. Drew Hitz is a friend of the podcast and a professional musician who brings excellent insight into Phish as both a longtime phan as well as a master of music theory. He will join us occasionally to share deep insight into shows he has experienced over his 25+ year career seeing Phish. Drew is a board member of The Mockingbird Foundation. Please support Mockingbird and their crusade to bring music education to children from all walks of

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Episode 167: Big Cypress

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/01/15

On this episode, we're giving Big Cypress its worthwhile attention. We run down 10 of the top moments from the festival, and talk about the evolution of the "Big Cypress sound." We highlight some truly tremendous moments, and hope you enjoy it. This show was inspired, of course, by After Midnight. We hope you've checked it out already. But if not, there's still time. Goose fans! Come next week for an interview and acoustic performance with Goose—January 23 in NYC. Hope to see you there. We

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Quick Hit: MSG NYE Run 2019

Helping Friendly Podcast ·

2020/01/02

We're here to recap an absolutely excellent New Year's run from MSG. We run down each of the shows and share our highlights and perspective. Be sure to check out the trailer for Freak Flag Flying, a new podcast featuring David Crosby in conversation with Steve Silberman. Subscribe and share with your friends. Come see an interview and acoustic performance with Goose on January 23 in NYC. Hope to see you there. Check out Mint Mobile to get a wireless plan for just $15. Give us a review on Apple

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