Rephonic
Artwork for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

Grateful Dead
Grateful Dead
From the Mars Hotel
Blues For Allah
Jerry Garcia
Enjoying the Ride
The Grateful Dead
Robert Hunter
Wall Of Sound
David Lemieux
Rhino Entertainment
Phil Lesh
Deadheads
Wake Of the Flood
Dogfish Head
Bobby Weir
Bay Area
Weather Report Suite
Winterland
Tiger Rose
East Coast Venues

“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s enormous mythology in digestible chunks and enlighten ... more

PublishesInfrequentlyEpisodes126Founded6 years ago
Categories
Music CommentaryMusic HistoryMusic

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

Latest Episodes

The Grateful Deadcast returns for its 13th season, beginning with a 2-part tribute to the great Bobby Weir, mixing interviews with archival audio to tell the story of how a teenage Atherton folkie found his singular jazz-informed musical voice (dropp... more

The Deadcast’s overstuffed season finale unpacks Blues For Allah’s oft-misunderstood title track, the unlikely story of its album art, & the remarkable coalition that manifested the Dead’s September 1975 Golden Gate Park show, officially the New Age ... more

The Deadcast explores Bobby Weir’s guitar étude, “Sage and Spirit,” speaking with one of the song’s namesakes, Sage Scully, before taking an extended trip to legendary Dead show at the Great American Music Hall in August 1975, where the song received... more

We explore how the dreamy delicacy of Crazy Fingers came about at a time of great tumult in Grateful Dead history, with visits from new record company boss Al Teller of United Artists and Seastones composer Ned Lagin, plus a stop at Winterland for th... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Bill McCarthy
Event organizer for the Unity Fair
Unity Foundation
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Blues For Allah
Larry Weissman
Member of the People's Ballroom and event organizer
People's Ballroom
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Blues For Allah
Sage Scully
Daughter of Nikki Scully and Rock Scully, contributing thoughts on the song.
None mentioned
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Al Teller
President of United Artists Records, discussing the band's significance in the industry.
United Artists Records
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Roger Lewis
Contributed to organizing events around the band, sharing anecdotes from the concert.
None mentioned
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Lee Brenkman
Front of house engineer at the Great American Music Hall, offering technical insights.
Great American Music Hall
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Deb Trist
Regular attendee and commentator on Grateful Dead concerts.
KLCC
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Ed Perlstein
Attendee at The Great American Music Hall concert, sharing personal stories.
None mentioned
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Shaugn O'Donnell
Deputy Dean of Humanities and Arts and Deadcast Musicology correspondent
City College of New York
Episode: Blues For Allah 50: Crazy Fingers

Hosts

Rich Mahan
Co-host of the series focused on Grateful Dead history, myth, and musicology.
Jesse Jarnow
Co-host known for deep historical and musicological exploration of the Grateful Dead, their era, and their culture.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • Basically, outstanding

    Endlessly entertaining storytelling about the people, the players, the music, and the wide circles of impact this band had. And it is told so well. A gem.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EricHH2
    United States8 days ago
  • We all need storytime

    It’s great to hear these stories and get further into the lore, thoughts and experiences of the people who made up the tribe. This is THE place for those stories. Hearing about John Belushi at Watkins Glen…priceless.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tbastard
    United States2 months ago
  • Live me some Dead! Zoom in and zone out

    Nuthin’… if yer a head,this is the space and the place, leave your trace

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States2 months ago
  • Grate.

    Perfect for Grateful Dead fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DP’67
    United States6 months ago
  • Get academic!

    I love the dead and saw the real thing many times in the 80’s as a young impressionable man.

    This series is really well done, in-depth and downright academic in its approach.

    Well done gents… I think Jerry would love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    filmcartel
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

listeners praise the rigorous research, production quality, and insightful interviews with Archive/academic guests
some feedback notes strong storytelling but occasional critiques about promotional moments in episodes
fans describe it as deeply educational and uniquely detailed on Dead history

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#6
United States/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#36
United States/Music
Apple Podcasts
#16
Canada/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#71
United Kingdom/Music/Music History
Apple Podcasts
#173
Canada/Music
Apple Podcasts
#29
Italy/Music/Music History

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Q: How did the collaboration with Dogfish Head come about?
Rich Mahan mentions the long partnership between Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead which led to their unique beer creations.
Blues For Allah 50: Sage and Spirit
Q: What do you remember about the writing of 'Sage and Spirit'?
Sage Scully recalls that it was inspired during a playful moment with her sister when they were jumping on Bobby Weir's bed.
Blues For Allah 50: King Solomon’s Marbles/Stronger Than Dirt or Milkin’ The Turkey
Q: Do you have a great story about any of these songs?
Listeners are encouraged to share their experiences and stories related to the songs featured in Blues For Allah.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

What is GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides in-depth exploration of the Grateful Dead's music, history, and cultural impact through detailed storytelling, archival insights, and interviews with historians, musicians, and insiders. Episodes cover album eras, live performances, sound innovations, and the band's evolving mythology, often weaving technical analysis with personal anecdotes and context from the era. A notable strength is the rigorous research, heavy use of archival guests, and a balance between scholarly perspective and fan-driven storytelling, making complex Dead history accessible to committed fans and curious newcomers alike.

Where can I find podcast stats for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST have?

To see how many followers or subscribers GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

These podcasts share a similar audience with GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST:

1. The Deadpod
2. Wong Notes
3. Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin Richmond
4. Something About the Beatles
5. Political Gabfest

How many episodes of GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST are there?

GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST launched 6 years ago and published 126 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Recent guests on GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST include:

1. Bill McCarthy
2. Larry Weissman
3. Sage Scully
4. Al Teller
5. Roger Lewis
6. Lee Brenkman
7. Deb Trist
8. Ed Perlstein

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days