Don’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 …

Two 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 lo…

As 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 o…

We 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 Mc…

Go 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. Ri…

I’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 Mu…

86 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. J…

This 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 Vic…

Keep 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 > Goo…

It’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 Co…

We’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 …

Bruuuuuce. 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 Da…

It’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 A…

He 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://guesst…

Fare 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…

Well, 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 Ten…

Just 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 (1…

Happy 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…

This 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 …

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 …

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 Railro…

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 > …

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…

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 …

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 Lo…

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.…

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.…

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 U…

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 No…

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 O…

*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…

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 Ea…

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 Los…

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 live…

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 On…

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 Un…

Everybody’s in LA! This week, our host FiG embarks on a trek to the golden state to hear the Grateful Dead’s November 20th, 1971 show at the Pauley Pavilion. Discussions abound about the end of the Sphere, Keith Godchaux, Donna's Wooing(?) and The Other One Bertha Me & My Uncle Sugaree Beat It On Down The Line Tennessee Jed Mexicali Blues Brown Eye…

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 …

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-desig…

Go to Nassau! This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading out to Long Island for the Grateful Dead’s September 8th, 1973 show at Nassau Coliseum. This show was released as Dick’s Picks 38. Discussions abound about Kennedy Center Honors, the debut of Weather Report Suite, and the newest Dave Pick. Bertha Me & My Uncle Sugaree Beat It On Down The L…

We can’t stay much longer, Melinda. This week, our hosts FiG and Knob are heading to the Cumberland County Civic Center, for the Grateful Dead’s May 13th, 1979 show. Discussions abound about Brent’s early years, Peach at the Beach, and what makes a good El Paso. Sugaree Mama Tried > Mexicali Blues Jack-a-Roe It’s All Over Now Candyman El Paso Row J…

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

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

We’re ready to catch some rays! This week our host FiG heads to Tampa, Florida for the Grateful Dead’s October 26th, 1985 show at the Sun Dome. Discussions abound about the continuing Sphere run, Mickey talking about perineums in GQ, and whether King Brent keeps The Belt. Gimme Some Lovin' > Greatest Story Ever Told Dupree's Diamond Blues C.C. Ride…

It’s all Greek to us! This week, our hosts Game, FiG and Knob are joined by friend of the show Gowanus Red, who provides his experience about seeing D&C at the Sphere. Our hosts then head out to California to see the Grateful Dead’s August 17th, 1989 show at the Greek Theatre at University of California in Berkley. Discussions abound about what cro…

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

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

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

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

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