Best String Cheese Incident Podcasts (2025)

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Enjoying the Ride: Bay Area, Part 2 1:34:05

5d ago1:34:05

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The Deadcast’s tour of Enjoying the Ride trucks all the way to the East Bay, exploring beloved venues including the Greek Theater & Kaiser Auditorium, with tales of the Hog Farm’s Skeleton Crew & vintage field recordings from Oakland Coliseum Arena’s parking lot. Guests: David Lemieux, Ron Rakow, Kevin Schmevin, Mark Pinkus, Blair Jackson, Steve Si…

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Enjoying the Ride: Bay Area, Part 1 1:22:51

19d ago1:22:51

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The Deadcast begins our virtual tour of the new Enjoying the Ride box, visiting the cradle of the Dead in Palo Alto/Menlo Park (with a detour to visit the Warlocks’ earliest shows) before heading to San Francisco with stops at the Fillmore West and Winterland. Guests: Connie Bonner Mosley, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Ron Pietrowski, Tyler Roy-Hart, Les E…

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BONUS: Tiger Rose 50 1:05:17

26d ago1:05:17

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For the 50th anniversary reissue of Tiger Rose, we explore the lost story of Robert Hunter & Jerry Garcia’s only full-length studio collaboration, the Dead lyricist’s 2nd solo album, produced by Garcia & performed by an all-star cast including Garcia, Mickey Hart, & Donna Jean Godchaux. Guests: Kathy Veda Vaughan Bogert, Mickey Hart, Barry Melton, …

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Phil 85, Part 2 1:44:30

1M ago1:44:30

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In the 2nd part of the Deadcast’s Phil Lesh tribute, we get deep into his singular bass playing with Phil’s son & bandmate Grahame, Phish’s Mike Gordon, & musicologist Rob Collier, while touring Phil’s high adventures with Ned Lagin, radio co-host Gary Lambert, & other friends. Guests: Grahame Lesh, Mike Gordon, Ned Lagin, David Crosby, David Lemie…

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Phil 85, Part 1 1:10:59

2M ago1:10:59

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The Deadcast begins its 11th season with a celebration of the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh, drawing on archival interviews to explore his unusual trajectory from jazz trumpet to avant-garde composition to rock and roll bass, and welcoming special guest Mike Gordon of Phish. Guests: Mike Gordon, Oteil Burbridge, Sam Cutler, David Lemieux, Gary Lambert …

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Robert Hunter’s The Silver Snarling Trumpet, part 2 1:07:31

5M ago1:07:31

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The Deadcast concludes its dive into Robert Hunter’s 1962 book, The Silver Snarling Trumpet (and its 10th season), exploring teenage Jerry Garcia’s adventures with his friends Alan Trist and Brigid Meier in Palo Alto, and how this early scene gave way to the Grateful Dead. Guests: Alan Trist, Brigid Meier, Dennis McNally See Privacy Policy at https…

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Robert Hunter’s The Silver Snarling Trumpet, part 1 1:11:48

5M ago1:11:48

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To celebrate the Deadcast’s 100th episode, we begin a 2-part special joined by the co-stars of Robert Hunter’s newly-published 1962 book, the Silver Snarling Trumpet, a startling in-the-moment account of his and Jerry Garcia’s formative years in Palo Alto. Guests: Alan Trist, Brigid Meier, Dennis McNally See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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The Dead and the Sufi Choir, 3/71 1:28:17

6M ago1:28:17

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The Deadcast uncovers the long-lost tape of the Dead & San Francisco’s Sufi Choir at Winterland in 1971, telling its untold story with composer Allaudin Mathieu, finding hidden connections to big band jazz, longform improv comedy, & spirituality, plus an appearance by Wavy Gravy. Guests: Allaudin Mathieu, Wavy Gravy, Michael Parrish, John “Tex” Coa…

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80: Gone Behind a Cloud of Dust 45:23

6M ago45:23

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80: It is the Season 4 finale and we are LIVE at the podcast studio for the Wedding of Sally & Gary! It is a star-studded event featuring many of the characters and musicians of The Lot Scene Podcast. However, the end of this wedding is not a typical one and things turn tragic. This finale cannot be missed! Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcas…

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79: Can I Have Your White Jacket 59:10

6M ago59:10

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79: AboveTheDave breaks down the incredible festival that was Bonnaroo 2006 and we have Thom Yorke back on the podcast to talk Bonnaroo and he plays us more Phish covers! Tom Hamilton joins us as well and he gets to talk to Thom, Jerry Garcia and Bill Walton in Heaven, and the Ghosts of the Forest. Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast Please …

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Friend Of the Devils: West Virginia, 4/78 1:22:36

6M ago1:22:36

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The Deadcast crosses the Blue Ridge Mountains for the Dead’s only show in Huntington, West Virginia, including close looks at the innovative fashion and LSD scenes then emerging in Dead parking lots, and the conclusion of a rare 1978 interview with Jerry Garcia. Guests: Kathy Sublette, Rob Bleetstein, Bob Wagner, Bob Minkin, Jay Blakesberg, David L…

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78: Why You Make Me Feel Insane? 54:54

6M ago54:54

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78: This break down the FIVE BEST REBA'S of all time with our favorite hater Jay Dead. We let Jasper give a speech for hitting 100 Widespread Panic shows. And LP Giobbi is back on the podcast and AboveTheDave once again can't talk to her. Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast Please take a second and subscribe and leave a 5 star review!…

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77: Drinking Joe and Smoking Strikes 44:13

7M ago44:13

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77: If you want to get me to do something productive just get me high and put on the Disco Biscuits. We bring out Allen Aucoin and Aron Magner of the Biscuits and talk risers, samples, and dongs. Plus we ask "What if the Grateful Dead were a metal band?". Finally, we have Joe Russo back on the podcast and we start fresh. Follow us on Instagram @the…

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Friend Of the Devils: Virginia, 4/78 1:37:27

7M ago1:37:27

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The Deadcast cruises into two April ‘78 shows on Virginia college campuses alongside a pair of chartered buses from New York filled with seething Dead freaks and gets into Jerry Garcia’s favorite music and guitar tips from rare interviews. Guests: Sanjay Mishra, Kathy Sublette, Rob Bleetstein, Bob Minkin, Del Ward, Bob Wagner, Nick Morgan, Jon Lern…

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76: Get It Going It's Just The Same 52:01

7M ago52:01

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76: We bring you this seasons "Would You Rather?" and this one is all about the money. Doug the Phish Orgy Promoter is back from Mondegreen and shares his orgy tent stories with us. John Bell comes by and gives us another JB rap of a movie plot. Finally, we have Stu Mackenzie of King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard back on the podcast with a brand new …

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75: Now He's Headed For The Door 56:40

7M ago56:40

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75: This week AboveTheDave gives some shout outs and talks about how the Sphere made concert videos on social media cool again. We welcome Ronnie the Railrider who did most of Dead & Company at the Sphere to talk about his experience. Morrissey sings another Billy Strings song. Plus, Phish come back and theirs phans show up too. Follow us on Instag…

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Friend Of the Devils: Duke University, 4/78 1:26:03

7M ago1:26:03

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The Deadcast tells the story of the legendary Duke ‘78 show, the unexplored history of the Dead in North Carolina, the first campout at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the mysterious guest percussionist, & the student-run cable station that filmed it. Guests: Peter Coyle, Fred Goldring, Nick Morgan, Joe DiMona, Bob Wagner, Jim Enright, Steve Maizner, Charl…

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74: You're Gonna Get It All Today 1:05:21

7M ago1:05:21

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74: We go into the year 2003 of The Disco Biscuits in detail with our main wook Spun Rob. Sunshine pops into the studio to give us the update on her relationship with Julius. We get a visit from The Big Black Furry Creature From Mars. Plus, we speak once again with the young prince, Billy Strings. Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast Please t…

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73: The Fruit That I Was Tempted By 51:02

7M ago51:02

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73: We discuss the best cover version of a jamband song. Mihali is back to drop new pharmaceutical jingles! Plus texts from John Mayer. And we got Peter Shapiro who talks about his new musical ventures and gives us a special performance from a super group he puts together on the spot! Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast Please take a second …

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Friend Of the Devils: Atlanta, 4/78 1:38:12

8M ago1:38:12

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The Deadcast pulls into Atlanta’s Fox Theatre to explore the Dead’s two April ‘78 shows, delving into the local underground music scene with Glenn Phillips of the Hampton Grease Band, as well as rare Jerry Garcia interviews. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Glenn Phillips, Steve Maizner, David Lemieux See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv…

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72: Like A Not So Distant Storm 1:10:19

8M ago1:10:19

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72: This week AboveTheDave breaks down the frontrunners for receiving the Torch with our guest, The Torch! Gary and Sally discuss their upcoming wedding at our podcast studio and Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds discuss being best friends and get a surprise visitor. Follow us on Instagram @thelotscenepodcast Please take a second and subscribe and lea…

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71: With Giant Bags of Money 1:20:49

8M ago1:20:49

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71: We are going back to the 90's! AboveTheDave shares what he was up to as a high school hippy and he has guest, Seth the Sober Guy, to share his teenage years as well. Phil Lesh is back on the podcast with DJ Godchaux and a secret special guest to drop another Phil Lesh Donor Rap! Also, Karina Rykman joins us once again from the road and she's ki…

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Friend Of the Devils: Florida, 4/78 1:35:30

8M ago1:35:30

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The Deadcast launches its 10th season, hitting the road for the April 1978 tour documented on the new FRIEND OF THE DEVILS box, exploring the band’s new sound for ‘78 & the birth of drums/space, featuring taper tales & rare archival interviews with Jerry Garcia. Guests: Richard Loren, Bob Wagner, David Lemieux, Steve Silberman See Privacy Policy at…

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70: A Shadow Flickers in the Light 1:00:06

8M ago1:00:06

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70: AboveTheDave talks about the single best day of Phish he ever saw, 8/2/03, at the IT festival. We welcome Reef the Drum Circle Guy to join the discussion. We have an exclusive interview with an Ex-spinner who comes forward to reveal what appears to be a cult. Then we speak with Goose and things get INTENSE. DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is …

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69: Manatees on Tapestries 1:23:23

8M ago1:23:23

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69: AboveTheDave discusses the book "This Is Your Song Too: Phish and Contemporary Jewish Identity" and shares personal stories of his jewishness and Phish phandom. We also get treated to a Phish-themed unreleased track by Matisyahu! Puddled Wook comes back on the pod and we surprise him with Chicken Tendie. What if the Grateful Dead were a metal b…

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68: You Got The Meaning All Confused 1:13:49

9M ago1:13:49

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68: AboveTheDave breaks down his first time at Gem & Jam festival, the wookiest fest he's been to! We bring out Hamanos the crystal dealer who was also at the fest. Morrissey sings "Away From the Mire" by Billy Strings. Umphrey's McGee go off on things that piss them off again. DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is completely fictional. All of the c…

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67: Circus in a Bubble 1:24:40

9M ago1:24:40

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Episode 67: I take more acid than I planned on and listened to the 12 most recent King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard studio albums. Lisa, the wife of a Phish Phan talks going to Phish festivals. Then we bring on the chillest band in the world, Khruangbin. DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is completely fictional. All of the characters, even those bas…

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66: It Don't Bother Me No More 1:08:38

9M ago1:08:38

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Episode 66: I listened to every NYE version of Helicopters by the Disco Biscuits and go over the best and the worst of the bunch! What if the Grateful Dead were a metal band? Jake and Mike from Eggy come on and read letters they wrote each other. John Mayer and Oteil Burbridge talk Sphere and Jerry interrupts from Heaven with a special guest. DISCL…

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65: With Darkness Never Far Behind 1:02:53

9M ago1:02:53

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Episode 65: Doing drugs as you get older has diminishing returns. AboveTheDave lets you know what is the best natural high he's ever gotten, and it's for sure not running. Jay Dead and Charlie of Tapioca Pudding Project come on and talk about their band and play their new track featuring 4 new percussionists they added to their jamband. Mike Gordon…

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64: The Dragon's Lair 1:03:43

10M ago1:03:43

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Episode 64: AboveTheDave talks about Inside Out: Trey and Dave Go To Africa (2004). Plus Morrissey sings Billy Strings! And Scott the Chomper plays us his highlights of a Greensky Bluegrass show. Then we get Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, and Trey Anastasio popping in to talk about rockstar marriages, the New York Jets, and deep thoughts about life.…

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63: Now We Both Had Two 49:54

10M ago49:54

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Episode 63: AboveTheDave gives history and shares a story about The Great American Music Hall. We get a visit from Vicky the Hula Hooper! Plus we have the incredible Carter Beauford of Dave Matthews Band finally joining us at the pod! DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is completely fictional. All of the characters, even those based on real people, …

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Ship of Fools 2:22:04

10M ago2:22:04

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The Grateful Deadcast welcomes back Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay for the season finale, digs into “Ship of Fools,” and visits the set for the Grateful Dead Movie, aka the Dead’s five “retirement” shows at Winterland in 1974, with heads who attended. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, David Grisman, Elvis Costello, Steve Brown, …

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62: With One Idea Left to Scheme 1:10:43

10M ago1:10:43

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Episode 62: AboveTheDave breaks down the current jamband renaissance period we are in and talks about what the perfect jamband festival line up in 2024 would look like. Marcos parents come onto the podcast to apologize for how they responded when finding out their son Marco was a Goose fan. Plus we get a Goose reimagining of Alice DeeJays "Better O…

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61: Take Your Little Fantasy 1:05:37

10M ago1:05:37

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Episode 61: On the Season 4 opener we talk to Spun Rob about not seeing Gamehendge in NYC. We get a visit from Ice Cold Larry of the Nitrous Mafia! Plus, Bob Weir Goes On a Date! Finally, we speak with the lighting director for Phish, Chris Kuroda about the Sphere and we get a special surprise from Drew Carey? DISCLAIMER: The following podcast is c…

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From the Mars Hotel 50: Money Money 1:36:10

10M ago1:36:10

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The Deadcast explores the Mars Hotel obscurity “Money Money” & goes on the Dead’s mayhem-filled Europe ‘74 tour, including a long look at the extended jams & Seastones sets performed with Ned Lagin. Guests: Ned Lagin, Elvis Costello, Andy Leonard, Richard Loren, Steve Brown, John Perry, Ben Haller, Andy Childs, Uli Teute, Paul Matulic, David Lemieu…

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