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Help on the Way

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A weekly podcast deadicated to all things grateful. The Help on the Way Podcast is a spin-off of the long running reddit series. Each week our hosts, TheGame, FiG, and Knob listen to Grateful Dead show and discuss it. These shows are chosen at random, and span from the most primal of primal dead to the MIDI-filled 90s. Paradise waits...

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02:21:37

The Dead Strategy of Free - 4/2/90 (feat. David...

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2024/12/12

It’s Hot ‘Lanta! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by David Davis, author of the new book “The Economic History of the Grateful Dead,” aka Grateful Seconds. They’re heading down to Atlanta for the Grateful Dead’s April 2nd, 1990 show at The Omni Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about the future of the Grateful Dead vault, the Kennedy Center Honors, and why the band dropped Death Don’t Have No Mercy. Email davidadavis@gmail.com to order signed first copy editions of the book

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01:32:52

Just Like the Hangover - 7/6/84

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2024/12/07

It’s all uphill from here! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are headed to Wisconsin. It’s July 6th, 1984 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Alpine Valley Music Theatre in East Troy, Wisconsin. Discussions abound about Graham’s donor rap, a solid Little Red Rooster, and the history of FiG and Knob’s friendship. Iko Iko Jack Straw > Big Railroad Blues Little Red Rooster Candyman Me & My Uncle > Mexicali Blues Bird Song Let It Grow China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Ship

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01:40:18

Even the Feedback's in Tune - 7/5/69

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2024/11/28

BEAR with us, because this week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Chicago. It’s July 5th, 1969 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Kinetic Playground in Chicago, IL. Along the way, discussions abound about Bob Weir’s future plans, Incredible Machine, and a Baby Blue that physically hurts. Morning Dew Dark Star > St. Stephen > The Eleven > It's All Over Now, Baby Blue China Cat Sunflower > High Time > Mama Tried Hard To Handle Casey Jones Turn on Your Lovelight

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02:12:46

Flourishful, Iowa - 8/10/82

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2024/11/22

Those cornfed fillies start looking good! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are heading to Iowa! Specifically, the Iowa Fieldhouse at Iowa University in Iowa City, Iowa. It’s August 10th, 1982, and the Grateful Dead are wrapping up their summer tour! Discussions abound about skipping past technical difficulties, Bob Weir’s recent career moves, and the power of dynamics. Feel Like A Stranger Friend Of The Devil New Minglewood Blues Tennessee Jed Cassidy It Must Have Been The Roses Beer Barrel

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03:29:07

You're Wrong and You're Ugly - 9/18/90

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2024/11/15

We’re having a Garden Party! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to New York City! It’s September 18th, 1990 and the Grateful Dead are playing at Madison Square Garden! Discussions abound about Hornsby’s early days, an awesome Foolish Heart jam, and we finally solve the age old question of whether Picasso Moon is good or not. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo New Minglewood Blues Loser Picasso Moon Row Jimmy Desolation Row To Lay Me Down Promised Land Eyes Of The World

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01:12:33

Listen to the Music Play - 12/30/69

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2024/11/10

We're shipping up to Boston to feature Set 2 of an iconic late 1969 gig from a venue with one of my favorite names ever: The Boston Tea Party! Game-pod only this week so conversation does not abound but the jams do, especially that dope Dark Star (with the windchimes). Here's the set:One - Intro [1:31] ; Good Lovin' [1:43] > Drums [1:16] > Good Lovin' [6:08];[1:27] ; Mama Tried [2:29];[0:30] ; New Speedway Boogie [8:33];[1:04] ; Casey Jones [3:57];[0:39] ; Black Peter [12:35];[0:34]

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03:09:52

RIP Phil - 10/11/77

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2024/10/31

Such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there.This week, our hosts FiG and Knob break format to eulogize Phil Lesh. The pair discuss Phil’s countless contributions to the Grateful Dead, the ways in which Phil helped build up the modern jam band scene, and ours hosts’ chances to see Phil and Friends live.

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03:00:48

Ladies and Gentlemen...Mickey and the Hartbeats -...

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2024/10/25

This week on the Help on the Way pod we cover… another band??? Well, not really. This week, our host Knob takes us on a little dive into a show from Mickey and the Hartbeats. It’s October 10th, 1968 at The Matrix in San Francisco. Knob dives into the history of Mickey and the Hartbeats and the jams they played, as well as the return of archive.org. Jam It's A Sin Next Time You See Me Jam The Rub Jam Look On Yonder Wall Jam > Turn On Your Lovelight Jam > Drums > Jam > The Other One

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01:43:51

Happy Birthday Bob Weir! or You've Got a Point - 9/16/88

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2024/10/17

Start spreading the news! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are melting these little town blues away. It’s September 16th, 1988, and the Grateful Dead are playing Madison Square Garden. Along the way, discussions abound about our favorite music movies, Jerry’s subtle swagger, and King Kong.Hey Pocky Way New Minglewood Blues Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo Me and My Uncle > Mexicali Blues To Lay Me Down When I Paint My Masterpiece Bird Song China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider Ship

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01:38:40

Bottom Bun of the Jamburger - 3/22/87

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2024/10/12

The mothership is taking off! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to Hampton, Virginia for the Grateful Dead’s March 22nd, 1987 show at Hampton Coliseum. Discussions abound about the archive.org hack, the new Dave’s Picks, and whether the real Scarlet > Fire jam was in Estimated Prophet all along. Hell in a Bucket Sugaree It's All Over Now West L.A. Fadeaway El Paso When Push Comes to Shove Cassidy Deal Sugar Magnolia > Scarlet Begonias > Fire on the Mountain > Estimated

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02:21:35

The $20 Peso Coin Flip - 7/5/78

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2024/10/03

It’s a wild kingdom! Cause this week, our hosts Game and FiG are going to Omaha. It’s July 5th, 1978 and the Grateful Dead are playing the Omaha Civic Auditorium. Discussions abound about Billy Strings’ baby, Knob slander, and the death of Kris Kristofferson. Sugaree Beat It On Down The Line They Love Each Other Looks Like Rain Dire Wolf It's All Over Now Candyman Lazy Lightnin' > Supplication Deal Samson And Delilah Ship Of Fools Estimated Prophet > Eyes Of The World > Drums

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01:29:28

Guess what fans, you are welcome! - 4/4/93

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2024/09/30

*Repost due to tech issue!*Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to Uniondale, NY for the Grateful Dead’s April 4th, 1993 show. Discussions abound about Vince’s role in the band, GD60 rumors, and well wishes to The Professor from DeadPod. In the Midnight Hour Sugaree Walkin' Blues Dire Wolf When I Paint My Masterpiece So Many Roads Eternity Bird Song Eyes Of The World Samson & Delilah Broken Arrow Estimated Prophet > Drums* > Space > The Other One

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02:19:23

Donna Woo'd As Well - 10/28/77

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2024/09/19

We’ve gone about as far as we can go! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Kansas City. They’ll be listening to the Grateful Dead’s October 28th, 1977 show at Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall. Along the way, discussions abound about MLB’s Jerry Garcia nights, Dave’s picks, and Knob’s adventures in Asbury Park.Promised Land They Love Each Other Cassidy Tennessee Jed Mexicali Blues > Big River Brown Eyed Women Lazy Lightning > Supplication Deal Samson &

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02:59:07

Brent Bobby Lee Mydland You Are the Champion!! - 9/12/87

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2024/09/12

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 &

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02:18:40

Putting Knob’s Dad through College was like Investing...

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2024/09/06

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

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02:03:21

If I Were Naked Pole Man - 4/21/72

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2024/08/30

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

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01:49:40

Not a Game Show, But a Game Show - 4/8/78

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2024/08/22

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

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01:26:12

Was that Donna Wooing? - 11/20/71

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2024/08/15

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 OneBertha 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

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03:04:29

Jed's Reign of Terror -12/31/79

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2024/08/08

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

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01:42:36

Frasier Fantasies - 8/15/81

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2024/08/01

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. CANDACE BRIGHTMAN GOFUNDME : https://www.gofundme.com/f/grateful-dead-lighting-designer-candace-brightman Shakedown Street > Me & My Uncle > Big River Tennessee Jed Cassidy Candyman > CC Rider Althea Let It Grow Might

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