
“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
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 129 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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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
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.
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.
Nuthin’… if yer a head,this is the space and the place, leave your trace
Perfect for Grateful Dead fans.
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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.
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