Shows
Help on the WayOne Week AB - 9/8/90One Week after Bobby we're back featuring a heater from 1990 (VW's second ever show with the band).
FiG takes the mic to tell you about the show and all of the eulogies and well wishes that have come pouring in over the past week.
Here's the set
One
Hell In A Bucket [6:06] ~ Sugaree [10:09] ; New Minglewood Blues ; Friend Of The Devil ; Queen Jane Approximately ; Loser ; Cassidy > Deal
Two
Eyes Of The World [17:16] > Estimated Prophet [14:16] > Terrapin Station [13:25] > Jam [4:34] > Drums [8:51] > Space [9:05] > All Along The Watchtower [5:59] > SteIla Blue [8:22] > Throwing Stones [8:51] > Not Fa...
2026-01-211h 58Help on the WayRemembering Ace (1947-2026) - ft. 12/12/93FiG and Knob bring you a sad but special episode as we remember the life and legacy of Grateful Dead guitarist and co-founder, Bob Weir. Along the way we'll be discussing our personal rememberances as well as those that have come pouring in since his passing Saturday.
Let It Grow
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Also featuring the full show from 12/12/93 (which really rocks)!
Set 1
Cold Rain And Snow , Minglewood Blues , Friend Of The Devil , Black Throated Wind , Althea , Beat It On Down The Line [1] , Bird Song > Promised Land
...
2026-01-133h 12Help on the WayKetchup Day ft. 10/21/78And we're back! With a HOTW 4-fer to catch-up on the shows we missed during the busy holiday season.
Come for the fig pod, stay for the full 10/21/78 post Egypt glory!
Happy new year y'all!!
2026-01-093h 37Help on the WayA Little Black Friday for Your Black Friday - 11/28/80And we're back with another one -- this time from 1980. It's Black Friday, its 1980, and you just bought a Rubik's cube (the toy of the year for 1980) and headed to a small town between Orlando and Tampa to see the Dead!
Here how it sounds on this AUD! Here's the setlist:
One
Jack Straw [5:24] ;
Peggy-O [6:30] ;
Little Red Rooster [9:17] ;
Tennessee Jed [8:33] ;
Passenger [4:55] ;
Deep Elem Blues [4:53] ;
Looks Like Rain [7:55] ;
Deal [6:37]
Two
Feel Like A Stranger [8:28] ;
To Lay Me Down [9:11] >
Let It Grow [11:24] >
Terrapin Station [12:09] >
Drums [9:32] >...
2025-11-253h 02Help on the Way"T" for New York City - 4/9/82It's a bird, it's a plane it's a . . . FiGpod! Enjoy this one from 4/9/82 where Bobby kind of forgets where he is. Along the way FiG will discuss additional remembrances for Donna Jean and will give an update on the big Archive fundraiser, URL below:
https://donate.archive.org/team/776830
Here's the set (we'll be featuring set 1):
One
Alabama Getaway [4:41] > Greatest Story Ever Told [3:58] ; Dire Wolf [3:12] > C C Rider [7:45] ; Bird Song [8:15] ; It's All Over Now [7:47] ; Loser [6:43] ; New Minglewood Blues [6:58] ; China Cat Sunflower [5:02] > I Know You Rider [5:23]
2025-11-181h 17Help on the WayRemembering Donna Jean - 11/14/71A sad week on the pod as your hosts FiG and Knob remember the life and legacy of Donna Jean Godchaux, who was an official member of the band from 1972 to 1979 and whose work made an indelible impact. Along the way way we'll get an update on the fundraiser for the Archive and read some reddit comments about this week's show, 11/14/71, the first set of which follows our discussion.
Here's the set:
One
Bertha [5:54] ;
Beat It On Down The Line [3:00] ;
China Cat Sunflower [5:24] >
I Know You...
2025-11-061h 52Help on the WayOut in the West Texas Town of El Paso - 11/23/73I fell in love with a show from 73! Hear your hosts FiG and Game talk about this excellent show! Conversations abound about Bobby's birthday (and Johnny's), as well as an update to the subreddit's Archive.org fundraiser
Here's the set (we feature set 1):
One
Bertha ; Mexicali Blues ; Deal ; Looks Like Rain ; Don't Ease Me In ; The Race Is On ; Loser ; Jack Straw ; China Cat Sunflower > I Know You Rider ; El Paso ; Tennessee Jed ; Big River ; Row Jimmy ; Weather Report Suite Prelude > Weather Report Suite Part 1 > Let It Grow
Tw...
2025-10-291h 48Help on the WayMy Little Indigenous Person - 10/10/81We're back for the second (?) European tour of 1981! Your hosts Game and FiG will talk about this smoker of a show (including the last ever set 2 Sugaree) and wrap up the West LA Giveaway as well as introduce a new fundraising effort to help the Archive! https://www.reddit.com/r/gratefuldead/comments/1o5tepa/lets_donate_to_archiveorg/
Here's the set:
Set 1:
Shakedown Street > Bertha > Minglewood Blues , Friend Of The Devil > El Paso , Tennessee Jed , Me And My Uncle > Big River , Bird Song > Let It Grow > Deal
Set...
2025-10-171h 56Help on the WaySinging the Gospel with Bobby Weir - 12/27/81The Brent-era Boys are simply having a wonderful Christmas time in 1981 on home turf! For a review, join your hosts for the evening TheGame and FiG. Along the way conversations abound about a new fundraiser for the Archive that FiGs been kicking around. If you can and would like to donate here's the link!
https://donate.archive.org/fundraiser/6730391
And here's the set:
One
New Minglewood Blues [6:56] > Sugaree [10:07] ; Cassidy [5:40] ; Deep Elem Blues [6:00] ; C C Rider [7:34] ; Friend Of The Devil [8:27] ; Passenger [5:08] ; Althea [6:11] ; Looks Like Rain [9:06] > Deal [6:15]
Two
...
2025-10-103h 09Help on the WayThe Emotion of LOUD - 9/25/81Let's All Get Yacco'd as the Dead hit up the Stabler Arena in Christmas City, USA - Bethlehem, PA! Here's the set (unfortunately Tons of Steel was still in Brent's beautiful brain):
One
New Minglewood Blues [6:42] ;
Friend Of The Devil [9:02] >
El Paso [4:55] ;Peggy-O [6:37] >
Little Red Rooster [8:02] ;
Bird Song [10:15] >
Beat It On Down The Line [2:59] ;
Cumberland Blues [4:54] ;
Passenger [4:45] ;
Althea [8:41] ;
The Music Never Stopped [8:10]
Two
Might As Well [4:25] >
Samson And Delilah [7:23] ;
Scarlet Begonias [11:13] >
Fire On The Mo...
2025-10-032h 13Help on the WayLong Live Rock - 5/25/95It may have been the grunge capital of the world, but its May 25, 1995 and the kids were alright and could still get down and boogie to some Good Ole Grateful Dead!! Hear our hosts FiG and Knob discuss The Who, some GD trivia, Mickey's B-day, and a very special Reddit AMA!
https://www.reddit.com/r/gratefuldead/comments/1nkjfe4/we_just_published_a_book_of_the_late_jim/
One - [58:00]
[58:00] ;
Feel Like A Stranger ;
Bertha ;
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl ;
Peggy-O ;
El Paso ;
Tennessee Jed ;
Cassidy
Two...
2025-09-241h 38Help on the WayKnobs of the World - 8/23/69It might not be Halloweentown yet, but it’s never too early to visit St. Helens! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to Oregon. It’s August 23rd, 1969 and The Grateful Dead are playing at Pelletier Farm as part of the Bullfrog 3 Festival. Along the way, discussions abound about 710 Haight Ashbury, Tom Constanten’s GoFundMe, and the Bullfrog 3 Festival.
Hard To Handle
Mama Tried >
High Time
Casey Jones
Easy Wind
Sittin On Top Of The World
Dark Star >
St. Stephen >
The Eleven >
Turn On Your Love Ligh...
2025-09-082h 32Help on the WayExcellent Whomps - 10/19/74If you can’t meet up at the movies, you can at least hang out with us! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Winterland Coliseum. It’s October 19th, 1974 and the Grateful Dead are playing the shows that will make up The Grateful Dead Movie. Discussions abound about the movie, the Who’s “final tour” and a slowed down Dire Wolf.
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Me and My Uncle
Friend Of The Devil
Beat It On Down The Line
It Must Have Been The Roses
El Paso
Loose L...
2025-08-294h 26Help on the WayA Tuesday Night Heater from Philly PA - 4/26/83 (& 10/24/72)Holy Sh!t this Shakedown! We're shaking it down to South Philly as the boys rock the spectrum! A FiG-pod including GD 60, a new JGB offering, and FiG's anticipation of seeing the Grateful Dead Movie in IMAX! Shoutout to JWG3 who's review is featured. Stay tuned for set 1! Also 10/24/72 is discussed.
Here's the set from 4/26/83:
One
Shakedown Street [14:09] ; New Minglewood Blues [8:09] ; They Love Each Other [8:16] ; Me And My Uncle [3:24] > Mexicali Blues [5:09] ; Maybe You Know [4:58] ; West L.A. Fadeaway [7:31] ; My Brother Esau [5:16] ; It Must Have Been The Roses [5:22] ; Let It Grow [1...
2025-08-241h 32Help on the WayBrent F*ckin Mydland - 10/28/79We're snackin on potato chips listening to 10/28/79 as the boys rock Cape Cod! Conversations abound as hosts TheGame and FiG wildly speculate about GD 60 (dated we know), Jerry's Bday, and his life long love affair with Golden Gate Park! Stay tuned for set 2!
One
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo [13:27] >
Franklin's Tower [17:41] ;
Mama Tried [2:31] >
Mexicali Blues [4:24] ;
Althea [7:48] ;
Passenger [5:14] ;
Ramble On Rose [7:49] ;
The Music Never Stopped [9:36]
Two
China Cat Sunflower [7:20] >
I Know You Rider [7:25] ;
Samson And Delilah [7:35] ;
Ship Of Fools [7:40] ;
Pl...
2025-08-102h 02Help on the WayWhere the Dark Star Crashes - 6/19/91The venue isn’t named after Knob, but we still had a real good time. This week on Help on the Way, our hosts FiG and Knob are headed to Clarkston, Missouri. It’s June 19th, 1991 and the Grateful Dead are playing Pine Knob Music Theatre. Discussions abound about Bruce Hornsby, the role of Victim or the Crime, and nepo hosts.
Feel Like a Stranger
They Love Each Other
New Minglewood Blues
Dire Wolf
Queen Jane Approximately
Ramble on Rose
Promised Land
Victim or the Crime >
Scarlet Begonias >
F...
2025-07-292h 18Help on the WayFlintstonian - 5/3/91Amphitheatre? I hardly know ‘er. This week on Help on the Way podcast, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to sunny Sacramento, California. It’s May 3rd, 1991 and the Grateful Dad are playing at the Cal Expo Center. Discussions abound about the wrap-up of the West LA Giveaway, and the Grateful Dead and America (it was recorded the week of the 4th of July).
Bertha
Greatest Story Ever Told
West L.A. Fadeaway
Queen Jane Approximately
Jack-A-Roe
It's All Over Now
Tennessee Jed
Let It Grow
China Cat S...
2025-07-182h 19Help on the WayA Show of Firsts -3/23/74I’ve got to moooooove. Because this week, our host FiG is heading to the Cow Place. It’s March 23rd, 1974 and the Grateful Dead are playing in Daly City, California. Along the way, discussions abound about Meet Up at the Movies 2025, The Wall of Sound, and a show of firsts.
U.S. Blues
The Promised Land
Brown Eyed Women
Mexicali Blues
Tennessee Jed
Black Throated Wind
Scarlet Begonias
Beat It On Down The Line
It Must Have Been The Roses
El Paso
Deal
Cassidy
China Cat Sunflow...
2025-07-101h 46Help on the WayMoogsploitation ft/Dew Roller - 9/22/93It’s not really square, and it’s not really a garden, and I don’t know who Madison is. But this week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by special guest Dew Roller to talk head to New York City. It’s September 22nd, 1993, and the Grateful Dead are playing Madison Square Garden. Along the way, discussions abound about Tiny Tim, the history of Dark Star, and what makes a good sit-in.
Watch FiG and Dew Roller appear on the Unmixed and Unmastered podcast about Brian Eno's ambient series: https://youtu.be/a1eSmPLmbds?si=Jmls1rOkJ...
2025-07-012h 35Help on the WayBad Game - 12/4/71Run Rudolph Run! It’s time for Christmas in… June. This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to New York City. It’s December 4th, 1971, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Felt Forum at Madison Square Garden. Conversations abounded about the West LA Giveaway, The Felt Forum, and a very "farty" kick drum.
Truckin'
Sugaree
Mr. Charlie
Beat It On Down The Line
Tennessee Jed
Jack Straw
Run Rudolph Run
You Win Again
Me and Bobby McGee
Comes A Time
El Paso
Smok...
2025-06-251h 47Help on the WayThe Frampitheatre - 4/30/88The Frampitheatre Comes Alive! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Palo Alto. It’s April 30th, 1988 and the Grateful Dead are playing the Frost Ampitheatre in Palo Alto, California. Along the way, discussions abound about the passing of Sly Stone, the debut of Let the Good Times Roll, and rare encores
Good Times >
Feel Like a Stranger
Row Jimmy
Walking Blues
Hey Pocky Way
Ramble on Rose
Let It Grow
Shakedown Street
Man Smart Woman Smarter
Ship of Fools >
Playin’ in the Band >...
2025-06-162h 07Help on the WayA Wild KnobPod Appeared - 3/24/71No better cure for the summertime blues than a quick trip to Winterland. This week, our host Knob is heading to San Francisco. It’s March 24th, 1971 and the Grateful Dead are playing the Winterland Arena. Along the way, discussions abound about Pigpen’s strengths as player and singer, how songs evolved in ‘71, and how Knob’s voice was shredded at karaoke.
Greatest Story Ever Told >
Johnny B. Goode
Next Time You See Me
Loser
Truckin >
Drums >
The Other One
Bertha
Sugar Magnolia
I’m a King Bee
Beat It...
2025-06-121h 32Help on the WayI am Tired and FiG is Sticky - 7/6/86Happy sixth of July! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are headed down to Washington DC. It’s July 6th, 1986 and the Grateful Dead are playing at RFK Stadium. On the way, discussions abound about whether GD60 is streamed, Boss Baby Game, and the return of the West LA Giveaway.
Hell In A Bucket >
Sugaree
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Row Jimmy
Cassidy
Althea
Let It Grow
Saint Of Circumstance >
Iko Iko
Looks Like Rain >
He's Gone >
Drums >
Space >
Stella Blue >
2025-06-041h 38Help on the WayWest LA Giveaway - 6/8/93Grab your gloves! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Michigan. It’s June 8th, 1993, and the Grateful Dead are playing at The Palace in Auburn, Michigan. Discussions abound about JRAD in Asbury Park, the history of That Would Be Something, and our first ever West LA Giveaway…
For giveaway guesses, please email helponthewaypod@gmail.com
Picasso Moon
Althea
Queen Jane Approximately
It Must Have Been The Roses
It's All Over Now
Bird Song
Truckin' >
New Speedway Boogie >
That Would Be Something >
Way...
2025-05-281h 39Help on the WayHe Likes Flat Sevenths and He Cannot Lie - 7/6/90This week, we’re headlights on a southbound train. Our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Louisville, Kentucky. It’s July 6th, 1990, and the Grateful Dead are playing at Cardinals Stadium. Along the way, discussions abound about the mixolydian scale, Dead and Co’s San Francisco shows, and what makes Standing on the Moon so good.
Hell in a Bucket >
Sugaree
Easy to Love You
Peggy-O
Desolation Row
West LA Fadeaway
Picasso Moon
Ramble on Rose
Music Never Stopped
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider...
2025-05-212h 22Help on the WayIt's Always Saturday in Philadelphia (ft/Knob's Dad) - 7/10/87More like Dyladelphia, am I right? This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by Knob’s dad, as we head down the golden road (well, really I-676). It’s July 10th, 1987, and the Grateful Dead are playing at JFK Stadium in Philadelphia, PA. Discussions abound about an iguana named Iko, the story of Black Peter, and, of course, the 2024 movie A Complete Unknown.
Iko Iko
Jack Straw
Sugaree
New Minglewood Blues
Althea
My Brother Esau
When Push Comes to Shove
Cassidy
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You...
2025-05-123h 17Help on the WayPost-Sphere FiG - 5/10/78Go to Haven! This week, our hosts Game and FiG are heading to New Haven, Connecticut. It’s May 10th, 1978 and the Grateful Dead are playing Veterans’ Memorial Coliseum. It’s the night before the mescaline show, and the band is having a lot of fun. Discussions abound about FiG’s trip to the sphere.
Jack Straw
They Love Each Other
Cassidy
Ramble On Rose
Me and My Uncle >
Big River
Peggy-O
Let It Grow >
Deal
Bertha >
Good Lovin'
It Must Have Been The Roses
Estimate...
2025-05-021h 37Help on the WayNeigh for High Time - 3/24/95Don’t kick the Hornets nest! This week, our hosts FiG, Game, and Knob are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s March 24th, 1995 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about FiG’s upcoming trip to The Sphere, how audience energy feeds a show, and whether or not If the Shoe Fits is a good song.
Feel Like a Stranger
Stagger Lee
Minglewood Blues
High Time
If the Shoe Fits
Black Throated Wind
Bird Song >
Promised Land
Here Comes Sunshi...
2025-04-241h 37Help on the WayQLLP - 1/27/69 and 6/21/95Two coasts, three decades apart. This week, our hosts FiG and Game are heading to Seattle and then taking a red-eye straight to Albany. They listen to a Spanish Jam from January 27th, 1968 at the [Go] Eagles[!] Auditorium. Then they check out all of March 21st, 1995 at the Knickerbocker Arena. Discussions abound about The Sphere, FiG’s new found love of 1995 Dead, and a surprising grade for this Scarlet > Fire.
Hell In A Bucket
Loser
Take Me To The River
Row Jimmy
Broken Arrow
Promised Land
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire On...
2025-04-193h 08Help on the WayDeextinction - 10/23/72As the Bucks make their way towards the playoffs*, we make our way to Milwaukee! This week, our host FiG is getting himself a mansion in Wisconsin. It’s October 23rd, 1972, and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Milwaukee Performing Arts Center. Discussions abound about the deextinction of the Dire Wolf, Dave’s Picks 54, and the free GD Channel on Sirius XM.
*show description written on 4/10/25, Bucks may no longer be making their way to the playoffs by the time you see this.
The Promised Land
Sugaree
Big River
Loser
Jack...
2025-04-131h 40Help on the WayGo To Prison - 8/4/71We got the Terminal Island Correctional Facility Blues. This week our host FiG is heading to San Pedro, California. It’s August 4th, 1971 and the Grateful Dead are playing Terminal Island Correctional Facility. Discussions abound about Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros in London and Herb Greene’s passing.
Truckin'
Yellow Dog Story
Bertha
Me And Bobby McGee
Hard To Handle
China Cat Sunflower >
I Know You Rider
Loser
Playing In The Band
Next Time You See Me
Me And My Uncle
Casey Jones
Cumberland Blue...
2025-04-042h 22Help on the WayAn Oy Vey of a Bobby Slide Solo - 5/8/81Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Uniondale, New York. It’s May 8th, 1981 and the Grateful Dead are playing at Nassau Coliseum. Discussions abound about Ken Jennings’ favorite Grateful Dead songs, the start of the Sphere run, and the platonic ideal of a Loser.
Jack Straw
Peggy-O
Me and My Uncle >
Big River
Loser
C.C. Rider >
Althea
Let It Grow >
Don’t Ease Me In
Shakedown Street >
Samson and Delilah
Terrapin Station >
Playin’ in the Band >
Drum...
2025-03-293h 16Help on the WayHonking the Car Horn Like Miles Davis - 4/26/77I’m in love with a Jersey show. This week, our host Knob celebrates their home state. It’s April 26, 1977 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the a Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. Discussions abound about what to expect from the Sphere, the importance of Betty Cantor-Jackson and the transitional nature of 1977.
Bertha
Me and My Uncle
It Must Have Been the Roses
Cassidy
Tennessee Jed
Big River
Friend of the Devil
Estimated Prophet
Deal
Good Lovin’
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Todeloo
Dancin’ in the Stre...
2025-03-221h 45Help on the Way"You People Will Cheer for Anything" - 6/22/8686 those blues, June 86 that is. This week, our host Knob is heading to Berkeley, California. It’s June 22nd, 1986 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Greek Theatre. Along the way, discussions abound about the best year for Row Jimmy, what separates New Minglewood Blues, and the podcast becomes a true crime podcast about Terrapin Crossroads.
Jack Straw
It Must Have Been The Roses
Cassidy
Row Jimmy
Minglewood Blues >
Big Railroad Blues
Mama Tried >
Big River
Stagger Lee
Hell In A Bucket >
Might As Well
2025-03-131h 17Help on the WayHelp on the Way (LA) - 4/11/89This week, our host FiG finds himself in Rosemont, Illinois. It’s April 11th, 1989, and the Grateful Dead are playing the Rosemont Horizon. Discussions abound about a rare off night for Bobby, Help on the Way LA, and executive producer Baby Game executive producing Game right off the show.
Shakedown Street
Little Red Rooster
Friend Of The Devil
Victim Or The Crime
Built To Last
We Can Run
Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again
Deal
Samson and Delilah
Crazy Fingers
Playin' In Th...
2025-03-071h 47Help on the WayHBD Terrapin/Estimated! 🎂 - 2/2/68Keep it weird! This week, our host FiG is heading to Portland, Oregon. It’s February 2nd, 1968 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Crystal Ballroom. Discussions abound about David Gans’ new course at Stanford and the anniversary of Estimated Prophet and Terrapin Station.
Viola Lee Blues >
Feedback
That’s It For The Other One >
Clementine >
Good Morning Little Schoolgirl
2025-02-2853 minHelp on the WayBook of La Bambas - 9/7/87It’s all about La Bamba! This week, our hosts FiG and Game are headed to Providence, Rhode Island. It’s September 7th, 1987 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Providence Civic Center. Discussions abound about La Bamba the song, La Bamba the movie, and you guessed it, La Bamba.
Feel Like A Stranger >
Franklin's Tower
Walkin' Blues
When Push Comes To Shove
My Brother Esau
It Must Have Been The Roses
Far From Me
Let It Grow
Iko Iko
Saint Of Circumstance
Ship of Fool...
2025-02-211h 59Help on the WayThe Game Show - 9/12/85We’re going to Oakland, eh? This week, our host Game is heading to Oakland, California. It’s September 12th, 1985 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center. Along the way discussions abound about DogFish Head’s new Grateful Dead pale ale.
Greatest Story Ever Told >
Bertha
It's All Over Now
Row Jimmy
My Brother Esau >
Big Railroad Blues >
Looks Like Rain >
Might As Well
Help On The Way >
Slipknot! >
Franklin's Tower >
Playin' In The Band >
Drums >
The Other...
2025-02-142h 36Help on the WayWhere Scarlet Meets Fire (ft. JWGIII) - 3/23/95Bruuuuuce. Hornsby, that is. This week FiG is joined by longtime friend of the pod JWG3! It’s March 23rd, 1995 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, NC. Along the way, discussions abound about the MusicCares benefit, Pearl Jam, and the power of Grateful Dead podcasts.
Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
Wang Dang Doodle
Cold Rain and Snow
El Paso
Loser
Easy Answers
So Many Roads
Unbroken Chain
Scarlet Begonias >
Fire on the Mountain >
Corrina >
Mathilda >
Drums >
Space >
Da...
2025-02-063h 00Help on the Way"Last Lost Live Tape" - 7/15/89It’ll always be Deer Creek to me! This week, FiG heads to Noblesville, Indiana by his lonesome. A FiGpod!! It’s July 15th, 1989 and the Grateful Dead are playing Deer Creek Music Center. Monologues abound about the last lost live show being found, and FiG wraps up season 3!
Bertha
Greatest Story Ever Told
Candyman
Walkin' Blues
Peggy-O
Queen Jane Approximately
We Can Run
Bird Song
Foolish Heart >
Victim Or The Crime >
Crazy Fingers >
Truckin' >
Smokestack Lightnin' >
Drums >
Space >
China Doll >
...
2025-01-311h 16Help on the WayApex Donna (w/Mike from Guess the Year) - 11/16/78He is a friend of mine! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are joined by Mike from Guess the Year! It’s November 16th, 1978 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Uptown Theater in Chicago, IL. Discussions abound about MusicCares, the one song theory, and our evolving relationship with Grateful Dead music.
Check out Guess the Year : https://guesstheyear.net/
And come see his show at The Bitter End on 2/16 : https://donyc.com/events/2025/2/16/guess-the-year-tickets
New Minglewood Blues
Dire Wolf
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
They Love Ea...
2025-01-232h 31Help on the WayAttending Oops Middle Right Two Solo Which Rocks - 2/17/79Fare you well, Keith and Donna! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are listening to the Grateful Dead’s February 17th, 1979 show at the Oakland Coliseum. Discussions abound about the Grateful Dead’s most played venues, Dead Ahead, and what Knob’s eating for breakfast (the answer may surprise you.)
Greatest Story Ever Told
Don't Ease Me In
Mama Tried >
Mexicali Blues
Friend Of The Devil
Passenger
High Time
Looks Like Rain
Jack A Roe
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Might As Well
I Need A Mira...
2025-01-171h 39Help on the WayPeggy-O's Baby Picture - 12/10/73Well, I do declare! This week our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to Charlotte, North Carolina. It’s December 10th, 1973 and the Grateful Dead are playing at the Charlotte Coliseum. Along the way, discussions abound about Jam Band New Years Shows, the first Peggy-O, and Donna’s maternity leave from the band.
Bertha
Mexicali Blues
Deal
Jack Straw
Tennessee Jed
Big River
Don't Ease Me In
El Paso
Brown-Eyed Women
Playin’ in the Band
Promised Land
Peggy-O
Me & My Uncle
Row Jimmy
Me...
2025-01-112h 08Help on the WayAnd a Happy New Weir - 3/9/92Just a quick one with FiG and Knob as we ring in the new year and featuring set 2 of 3/9/92!
One
Jack Straw (6:00) ;
West L.A. Fadeaway (8:16) ;
Me And My Uncle(3:06) >
Big River (6:40) ;
Row Jimmy (11:09) ;
Cassidy (7:03) ;
Deal (9:13)
Two
Victim Or The Crime (7:27) ;
Iko Iko (10:49) ;
Corrina (11:37) >
Dark Star (14:13) >
Drums (12:15) >
Space (14:28) >
I Need A Miracle (6:33) >
Morning Dew (12:50)
Encore
(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction (6:15)
2025-01-021h 30Help on the WayWe Wish You a Jerry Christmas - 7/31/71Happy holidays from all of us at the Help on the Way podcast! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob trade their mixing bowls for the Yale Bowl. Yes, it’s Christmas in July- July 31st, 1971 to be precise - and the Grateful Dead are playing in New Haven, Connecticut. Discussions abound about the first Mr. Charlie, the Kennedy Center Honors, and a The Who concert that both our hosts were at…
Truckin'
Sugaree
Mr. Charlie
Mama Tried
Big Railroad Blues
Hard To Handle
Loser
Playin' In The Band >
Dark...
2024-12-272h 06Help on the WayA Europe 72 Show on Steroids - 9/10/72This week, the podcast goes to Hollywood! Our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Hollywood Palladium. It’s September 10th, 1972 and the Grateful Dead are playing with special guest David Crosby. Along the way, discussions abound about the differences between Europe 72 and Fall 72, Zakir Hussain, and the best Beat It On Down the Line intro we’ve ever heard.
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Bertha
Greatest Story Ever Told
Mi...
2024-12-204h 01Help on the WayThe Dead Strategy of Free - 4/2/90 (feat. David Davis, author of The Economic History of the Grateful Dead)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.
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Feel Like A Strange...
2024-12-122h 21Help on the WayJust Like the Hangover - 7/6/84It’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...
2024-12-071h 32Help on the WayEven the Feedback's in Tune - 7/5/69BEAR 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
2024-11-281h 40Help on the WayFlourishful, Iowa - 8/10/82Those 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 Polka >
On The Road Again >
Beat It On D...
2024-11-222h 12Help on the WayYou're Wrong and You're Ugly - 9/18/90We’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 >
Estimated Prophet >
Fooli...
2024-11-153h 29Help on the WayListen to the Music Play - 12/30/69We'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] ;
Me And My Uncle [3:02];[1:02] ;
Midnight Hour [10:01];[1:01] ;
Cumberland Blues [6:00]%[1:01] ;
Cryptical Envelopment [2:03] >
Drums [4:54] >
The Other...
2024-11-101h 12Help on the WayRIP Phil - 10/11/77Such 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.
2024-10-313h 09Help on the WayLadies and Gentlemen...Mickey and the Hartbeats - 10/10/68This 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 >
Dru...
2024-10-253h 00Help on the WayHappy Birthday Bob Weir! or You've Got a Point - 9/16/88Start 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 of Fools
Estima...
2024-10-171h 43Help on the WayBottom Bun of the Jamburger - 3/22/87The 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 Prophet >
D...
2024-10-121h 38Help on the WayThe $20 Peso Coin Flip - 7/5/78It’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 >
Space...
2024-10-032h 21Help on the WayGuess what fans, you are welcome! - 4/4/93*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 O...
2024-09-301h 29Help on the WayGuess what fans, you are welcome! - 4/4/93Go 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 >
Attics Of My Life
Thro...
2024-09-271h 29Help on the WayDonna Woo'd As Well - 10/28/77We’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 & Delilah
Candyman
Sunrise
Passenger
2024-09-192h 19Help on the WayBrent Bobby Lee Mydland You Are the Champion!! - 9/12/87Put 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
2024-09-122h 59Help on the WayPutting Knob’s Dad through College was like Investing in Enron - 6/15/95Take 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 Suns...
2024-09-062h 18Help on the WayIf I Were Naked Pole Man - 4/21/72Beat 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
2024-08-302h 03Help on the WayNot a Game Show, But a Game Show - 4/8/78Grab 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 ...
2024-08-221h 49Help on the WayWas that Donna Wooing? - 11/20/71Everybody’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
Tru...
2024-08-151h 26Help on the WayJed's Reign of Terror -12/31/79Happy 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 >
Mi...
2024-08-083h 04Help on the WayFrasier Fantasies - 8/15/81Keep 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 M...
2024-08-011h 42Help on the WayGive Her the Medal - 9/8/73Go 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...
2024-07-252h 23Help on the WayThe Early Brent of It All - 5/13/79We 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 >
Ar...
2024-07-182h 16Help on the WayCough-ka-esque - 8/15/87Going 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 M...
2024-07-112h 18Help on the WayFirecrackers of Music - 12/12/72We’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
2024-07-052h 30Help on the WayThe Keg - 10/26/85We’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
M...
2024-06-271h 35Help on the WayA Vegas 6 (feat. Gowanus Red) - 8/17/89It’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
Candyma...
2024-06-202h 03Help on the WaySet Two Took Off Her Glasses... 4/20/84You 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...
2024-06-142h 17Help on the WayWhat Happens in Vegas - 3/29/69This 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
2024-06-071h 25Help on the WayExorcising the Electronic Weasels - 12/28/78You 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.
Sugaree
Finiculi Finicula
Beat It On Down The Line
Dire Wolf
Looks Like Rain
Stagger Lee
Me & My Uncle >
Big River
Candyman
New Minglewood Blues
Tennessee Jed
Lazy Lightning >
Supplication
Shakedown Street
From The Heart Of M...
2024-05-302h 26Help on the WayThe Best Tennnessee Jed I've Ever Heard - 12/7/71These 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.
2024-05-231h 56Help on the WayGooney Birds (feat. Knob's Dad) - 3/23/86Get 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.
Gimme Some Lovin' >
Deal
Willie and the Hand Jive
Candyman
Cassidy
West L.A. Fadeaway
Mama Tried >
Big River >
Might As Well
2024-05-162h 22Help on the WayHelp on the Jay (feat. Jay Blakesberg) - 7/18/89Holy 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...
2024-05-093h 40Help on the WayRhubarb Pie - 12/16/94We’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.)
Hell in a Bucket
Cold Rain & Snow
Minglewood Blues
So Many Roads
Childhood's End
Eternity
Don't Ease Me In
Eyes Of The World
Samba In The Rain
Estimated Pr...
2024-05-022h 10Help on the WaySmiling Brent - 5/9/79Upstate 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 >...
2024-04-252h 15Help on the WayConstellation of Dark Stars - 12/14/90We’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...
2024-04-182h 01Help on the WayA Short Time to Be There - 7/9/95And 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
2024-04-123h 00Help on the WayAn April Foolish Heart - 7/27/82Are 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...
2024-04-043h 07Help on the WayThe Adventures of Pig Boy - 9/29/69Grab 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.
2024-03-281h 20Help on the WayIt's All About the Space (feat. Betty Cantor-Jackson)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.
2024-03-2539 minHelp on the WayDark Stardew Valley - 12/26/81Happy 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
2024-03-212h 30Help on the WayThe Mickey Hart Club - 11/12/70 and 12/7/68This 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 O...
2024-03-141h 56Help on the WayKnob GPT - 3/28/90Get 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...
2024-03-073h 07Help on the WayLet Game Count - 12/10/71Meet 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
2024-02-292h 45Help on the WayWe Are Wearing the Lampshade - 1/22/78Say 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...
2024-02-222h 16Help on the WayThere’s a Wasp’s Nest Under the Stage - 9/24/83California! 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
2024-02-161h 36Help on the WayHell in a Bucket Hat - 6/27/85SPAC(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
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2024-02-081h 54Help on the WayHow Do You Do? - 2/27/94Happy 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 >
...
2024-02-012h 33Help on the WayFive Different Mydlands - 5/17/81We'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...
2024-01-252h 28Help on the WayJump Like a Willys in Four Wheel Drive - 4/8/72Cheerio, 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...
2024-01-183h 41Help on the WayLeaving Kansas, Fourth Day of July -7/4/90Wave 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...
2024-01-112h 26Help on the WayEpisode 100!!! (feat. Mike from Guess the Year) - 3/10/93Back 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.
Check out Guess the Year : https://guesstheyear.net/
Feel Like A Stranger
Stagger Lee
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2024-01-044h 10Help on the WayMe and Kabonius Down by the Schoolyard - 9/18/91Happy 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...
2023-12-281h 07Help on the WayOne More Saturday Evening - 6/28/86Get 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
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