Help on the Way

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

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Episodes

2 days ago

Grab 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.

5 days ago

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.

Dark Stardew Valley - 12/26/81

Thursday Mar 21, 2024

Thursday Mar 21, 2024

Happy 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 LandCandymanLittle Red RoosterBig Boss ManMe And My Uncle >Big RiverBird SongIt's All Over NowBig Railroad BluesLet It Grow
Scarlet Begonias >Fire On The MountainEstimated Prophet >He's Gone >Drums >Space >Truckin' >Black Peter >Around And Around >One More Saturday Night
Don't Ease Me In 

Thursday Mar 14, 2024

This 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 ComesChina Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderMama TriedGood Lovin'
12/7/68
Dark Star > St. Stephen > The ElevenDeath Don't Have No MercyThat's It For The Other One > New Potato Caboose*
RosemaryHe Was A Friend Of MineIt Hurts Me TooMorning Dew > And We Bid You Goodnight 

Knob GPT - 3/28/90

Thursday Mar 07, 2024

Thursday Mar 07, 2024

Get 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 SnowNew Minglewood BluesEasy To Love YouHigh TimeQueen Jane ApproximatelyLoose LucyCassidyDeal
Foolish HeartLooks Like RainCumberland BluesThe WeightHey Pocky WayDrums > Space > The Other One > Wharf Rat > Good Lovin'
Revolution 

Let Game Count - 12/10/71

Thursday Feb 29, 2024

Thursday Feb 29, 2024

Meet 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.
BerthaMe & My UncleMr. CharlieLoserBeat It On Down The LineSugareeJack StrawNext Time You See MeTennessee JedEl PasoBig Railroad BluesCasey Jones
Good Lovin'Brokedown PalacePlayin' In The BandRun Rudolph RunDealSugar MagnoliaComes A TimeTruckin' > Drums > The Other One > Sitting On Top Of The World > The Other One > Not Fade Away > China Cat Sunflower Jam > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Not Fade Away
One More Saturday Night 

Thursday Feb 22, 2024

Say 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 BluesDire WolfCassidyPeggy-OEl PasoTennessee JedJack StrawRow JimmyThe Music Never Stopped
Bertha > Good Lovin'Ship of FoolsSamson and DelilahTerrapin Station > Drums > The Other One > St. Stephen > Not Fade Away > Around and Around
U.S. Blues

Friday Feb 16, 2024

California! 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 LandThey Love Each OtherMe and My Uncle >Mexicali BluesBird SongHell In A BucketDeep Elem Blues > Looks Like Rain > Keep Your Day Job
China Cat Sunflower > I Know You RiderWomen Are SmarterShip of FoolsTruckin' > Drums > Uncle John's Band > Throwing Stones > Not Fade Away > Brokedown Palace
Finiculi FiniculaOne More Saturday Night 

Hell in a Bucket Hat - 6/27/85

Thursday Feb 08, 2024

Thursday Feb 08, 2024

SPAC(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 RoosterStagger Lee > El PasoCrazy Fingers > Supplication > High TimeHell In A Bucket > Don't Ease Me In
Feel Like A Stranger > Eyes Of The World > Goin' Down The Road Feelin' Bad > Women Are Smarter > Drums > Space > Truckin' > Spoonful > Black Peter > Turn On Your Love Light
Johnny B. Goode > It's All Over Now Baby Blue 

How Do You Do? - 2/27/94

Thursday Feb 01, 2024

Thursday Feb 01, 2024

Happy 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 BucketRow JimmyNew Minglewood BluesLazy River RoadMama Tried > Mexicali BluesTennessee JedEasy Answers
Touch Of GraySamson & DelilahUncle John's Band > Corinna > Drums > Space > The Other One > Cosmic Charlie tease > Wharf Rat > Turn On Your Love Light
Rain 

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Help on the Way is a podcast about The Grateful Dead. Every week, our randomizer picks a different show to listen to our. Our three hosts, Game, Fig, and Knob, then listen, discuss what works, what doesn't, and anything else cool about the show. And then you get to enjoy a set of that show! It's like a foreword for a book. It's a really good time. 

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