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GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

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“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

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The Grateful Dead made their only visit to the land of chocolate on a rainy night in summer 1985, a pivotal show for different reasons for lighting crew member Dan English and longtime Dead Head photographer Bob Minkin

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The Deadcast points to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York, set inside the lush green of a state park & home to some of the wildest Grateful Dead shows of the mid-1980s, with a look at the 1985 parking lot scene.

Guests: David Lemieux, D... more

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Set the controls for the heart of 1985 and the Dead’s 20th anniversary shows at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, with a look at the band’s very busy year, plus Dead Head adventures aplenty.

Guests: Dennis McNally, Len Dell’Amico, Rosie McGee, John Leo... more

We explore the very high times of the Grateful Dead’s 1966, touring Rancho Olompali with Rosie McGee, swan-diving into Owsley’s magical banana box of mystery reels, and celebrating the feral young Dead heard on the new July 3rd, 1966 Fillmore Auditor... more

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Ken Schneider
Deadhead journalist and contributor
Deadhead media
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
Andy Perrine
Deadhead storyteller
Unspecified
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
David Moran
Deadhead storyteller
Unspecified
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
Corry Arnold
Founder of Lost Live Dead / Hooterowlin / Chicken on a Unicycle
Lost Live Dead / Hooterowlin
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
Annabelle Walsh
Founder of Deadhead Style Archive; Parsons lecturer
Deadhead Style Archive / Parsons School of Design
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
Len Dell'Amico
In-house video guy, author of Friend of the Devil
Grateful Dead organization
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16
Dave Leopold
Twin brother, setlist photographer and Dead Scene researcher
Printknot / Dead Scene research
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16
Nicholas Meriwether
Founder of the Grateful Dead Studies Association
Grateful Dead Studies Association
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16
Dave Perlis
Author of Morning in Marin
Morning in Marin / The Deadcast
Episode: Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16

Hosts

Rich Mahan
Host of The Good Ol Grateful Deadcast
Jesse Jarnow
Co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Jesse is never wrong!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    21stCenturyDead
    2 months ago
  • Great but …

    Love the effort and production of these podcasts but the narrator tries a bit too hard to be funny. Not sure who he is but he seems too young to have been in these places he narrates. Let Steve Parrish do it. This dude is a tool.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    AugustWest62
    United States2 months ago
  • Required listening for the Deadicated

    This is my favorite podcast by far. Jesse speaks with enthusiasm, authority and playfulness. I learn things from every episode, and no I really love when he isolates the tracks so you can just hear Weir, the harmonies, Billy, …etc.

    I’ve been on the bus for 40+ years, have read most of the books out there…and still find golden nuggets in every episode. I’ve even gone back and registered to some of the early years.

    I only wish…new episodes were more frequent.

    💙🖤💜♥️💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chef Evan Presents
    United States2 months ago
  • long live deadcast !!!!

    Dream podcast for deadheads who love to “go long” on dead lore. I eat up every episode!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimMcMardiGras
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content, poor engineering

    The content is so excellent, particularly the deep dives into tracks when instruments are isolated - but the engineering is far below GD standard. Specifically there are big volume changes when there are edits between the host, music and/or one of the band members talking. Jesse Jarnow is usually heavily compressed and quite loud compared to the old recordings of band members. It is often hard to hear what the guys are saying, which is the best part of the show imo. (If the engineer needs ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    The Real J-Lo
    United States3 months ago

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Some critique the narration style and pacing at times; overall very positive.
Listeners praise episodes with archival voices and scholarly context.
Engaging, deeply researched Dead history; production quality is top notch.

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#65
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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.

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A deeply researched history and culture podcast focused on the Grateful Dead, their music, and the surrounding mythos. It blends archival storytelling, interviews with insiders (archivists, photographers, managers, scholars), and episode-long deep dives into era-defining periods, albums, and performances. Listeners can expect rigorous analysis, first-person anecdotes, and conversations that connect historical context to the band's ongoing influence. A standout is the tight integration of primary voices and archival material, which often yields surprising details about production, touring, and Dead-related projects across decades.

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4. Corry Arnold
5. Annabelle Walsh
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7. Dave Leopold
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