Help on the Way

FiG 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)!

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And 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:

It'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):

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Alabama Getaway [4:41] > Greatest Story Ever Told [3:58] ; Dire Wolf [3:12] > C C Ri...

A 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: 

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Bertha [5:54] ; Bea...

I 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):

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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 ; Tennesse...

We'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 De...

The 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] ; C...

Let'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):

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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] ...

It 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/

It 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...

If 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 ...

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: 

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Shakedown Street [14:09] ; New Minglewood Blues [8:09] ; They Love Each Other [8:16] ; Me An...

We'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] ; Ramb...

The 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 ...

Amphitheatre? 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 J...

I’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 ...

It’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 a...

Run 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 B...