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Lords Of Death
True Crime
BTK Killer
Ed Hedges
Murder
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Chicago Outfit
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Organized Crime
Dayton, Ohio
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1980s
Monster Franchise
Chicago
Firefighter
Family Struggles
Dupage County
Heroin Addiction
Mafia
James Dean

Despite the Grateful Dead’s ethos of peace and love and communal music, there is a darkness that surrounds the band. Across five decades, a string of unexplained accidents, murders and disappearances have befallen some of the band’s most dedicated fans; affectionately known as "DeadHeads." Some were last seen on their way to Grateful Dead concerts, others simply vanished or were tragically murdere... more

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Recent Guests

Ed Hedges
A successful comedian who explores his past trauma through comedy
Episode: Introducing Wisecrack

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Jake Brennan
Creator and host of the award-winning music and true crime podcast, Disgraceland. Co-host of Dead and Gone, delivering compelling narratives that intertwine music with true crime stories.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Comically bad

    The Grateful Dead aren't that deep. Everyone did drugs back then. And you really need to listen to some of these people talk before you publish. They sound ridiculous.

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    1
    tennysonten
    United States4 months ago
  • Not very impressed

    Worked my way through both seasons. Season 1 did not need 10 episodes to tell one story. The structure of season 2 is better with several cases that might be loosely connected to the Dead…but are really about drug addicts that got caught up in things like the Emerald Triangle. If you watched Murder Mountain, you have a better understanding and lack of surprise around a case of a kid who is a Dead fan and wants to do work on a pot farm as a trimmer in the triangle. The actual cases lack substance... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MS_FTO
    United States10 months ago
  • Hooked

    Please tell me there is a season 3⁉️⁉️ I was born in 1970 but I know if I was 20+ in the 70’s I would definitely be a “dead head” I am addicted to true crime so I’ve listened to season 1&2 now I’m definitely HOOKED. Please put out season 3 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Traci m g
    United States10 months ago
  • Ditch the Dead “Expert”

    I’d listen to Payne read a phone book. The guy who gives us background on the Dead is cringy and totally ruined this podcast for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    idsjsdx
    United Statesa year ago
  • The first time

    The first time I heard that word I had a hard day at school today I was like oh I don’t have to go in the bathroom anymore and I

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Yahiebks
    United Statesa year ago

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Many listeners appreciate the gripping storytelling and unique blend of true crime and music history. Individuals have expressed a strong connection to the subject matter, particularly those familiar with the Grateful Dead culture.
The podcast has received criticism for its pacing and some content choices, but several reviews praise the hosts' narrative styles and investigative approaches. Overall, the content resonates well with fans of both true crime and the music scene.

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Exploring the intertwining worlds of music history and true crime, this podcast examines the darker tales surrounding the Grateful Dead and their devoted fans, known as DeadHeads. Spanning decades, it investigates a series of disturbing incidents including unexplained disappearances and murders that have occurred at or around their concerts. With engaging storytelling led by experienced hosts, the content interlaces the band's musical legacy with the tragic stories of its dedicated followers, offering a unique lens into a subculture often overshadowed by the band's ethos of peace and love. Each episode promises to uncover gripping narratives that delve into the haunting realities lurking behind the music that defined a generation.

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