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Helping Friendly Podcast

Osiris Media
Phish
Baker's Dozen
Live Music
MSG
New Year's Eve
Fall 1996 Tour
The Dude Of Life
Wave Of Hope
Las Vegas
Distrokid
Music Festivals
Gamehendge
Mexico
2019 Summer Tour
2021 Phish Tour
Fall 2018 Tour
Sphere
Venulama
2017 Tour
2018 Fall Tour

The Helping Friendly Podcast (HFPod) explores the music and fan experience of Phish, through interviews and deep dives on shows and tours. Since 2013, we’ve aimed to bring the fan voice into discussions about Phish, and with the help of our guests, we’re still discovering new angles of appreciation for the band. And when the band is on tour, we provide a review of every show the following day with... more

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Join us as we talk about the Hampton shows from this past weekend. We also talk about the Summer 2025 tour and lots of other related Phish stuff.

Next week we're doing a mailbag episode! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thou... more

Thanks for joining us as we talk about the first five shows of the late summer tour run.

Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Join us as we talk about our newest Mt. Rushmore crop, this time from the song Waves. Next week we'll be doing tour recaps once again.

Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever yo... more

Today we're taking a huge swing, aiming to carve the Mt. Rushmore for Ghost. This was a fun one. Please vote on your favorite 4 versions of Waves for next week's Mt. Rushmore by going to ⁠⁠⁠OsirisPod.com/rushmore⁠⁠⁠.

Please give us a call at (484) 4... more

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Chris Pandelphi
Host of Inside the Musician's Brain
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Episode: 2025 Summer Tour Recaps: Louisville + Birmingham + Alpharetta
Ray Paczkowski
Keyboardist for LAMP and former member of TAB
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Episode: Ray Paczkowski — LaMP, Soule Monde, TAB
Dusty Rich
Co-founder of CashorTrade and the FaceValue Ticket Movement
CashorTrade
Episode: An Update from CashorTrade
Scott Chasolen
A longtime musician and returning guest, also a member of the band Reprise.
Reprise
Episode: 4/11/94 w/Scott Chasolen of REPRISE
Adam Connin
Fan and caller contributing to the discussion
Episode: Summer Tour 2024 Recaps — St. Louis
Ari Joshua
Guitarist and musician known for his collaborations with various artists.
Episode: HFP Conversation — Ari Joshua
Finn McEntee
Host of Punk Rock MBA Podcast
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Episode: Top 25 Tours — #18 — Spring 2023
Steve Choi
Host of Musicians Guild Podcast
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Episode: Top 25 Tours — #18 — Spring 2023
Levi Blankenship
A fan and participant in the Phish community, known for exploring the personal connections to the band's music.
Episode: In Defense of Prince Caspian

Hosts

Brian Brinkman
Co-host and analyst known for in-depth knowledge of Phish and engaging discussions about the band's music.
Megan
Co-host and analyst who brings humor and insight into discussions about Phish, especially in live show recaps.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • The go-to Phish podcast

    The Helping Friendly Podcast is an absolute gem for any Phish fan. The way you all break down shows, songs, and jams is spot on, insightful, detailed, and full of love for the music without ever being pretentious. Whether it’s diving into a classic show or unpacking a recent jam, your commentary adds depth and makes me appreciate the music even more. Listening feels like hanging out with good friends who know Phish inside and out.

    Highly recommended for both seasoned vets and newer fans looking... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bifurd
    Israela month ago
  • Thank you HF pod!

    HF Pod is a huge gift for any Phish fan. Big thanks to the hosts for the thoughtful dissections, discussions and depth of knowledge about the band and their music. I love being able to compare my own thoughts to theirs, and I always come away with new recommendations for shows and jams to check out. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shrimpus Maximus
    United Statesa month ago
  • Phish friends

    This is my favorite podcast. I don’t have many Phish obsessed friends in my day to day life, so RJ, Meg, and Bryan feel like like-minded friends who understand my affinity for Phish’s music from the past through the present.

    Keep doing what you’re doing!

    Minor complaint: stop mentioning Goose in every episode please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicklasTN
    United Statesa month ago
  • The definitive

    The folks at the HFP have been doing it longer and doing it stronger for over 10 years now. The flagship of Osiris’ stable of great content and have an natural flow and well informed reviews of the music of the world’s greatest living touring band. Your one stop for all things Phish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrscottieking
    Canada2 months ago
  • Best sports analogies

    This podcast is perhaps the greatest in history at making sports analogies, particularly those involving the Jordan era Bulls and obscure Major League Baseball references. For some reason, they spend a lot of time talking about some weird band. Whatever, this shiznit is awesome.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luc Lengthwise
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging breakdowns of Phish shows and the nostalgic elements that connect them to their own experiences.
The podcast is frequently described as a must-listen for Phish fans, providing thoughtful analysis and a welcoming community atmosphere.
Fans highlight the hosts' chemistry and deep knowledge of the band's history, making every episode feel personal and insightful.

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Mt. Rushmore: The Moma Dance
Q: What do you want to tell us about Moma Dance?
Moma Dance has been played since its debut in 1997 and represents Phish at its most playful and rhythmic, showcasing their ability to groove.
An Update from CashorTrade
Q: Why should fans use CashorTrade to get tickets when there are so many options out there?
If you're a fan who wants to support other fans and people actually putting on the event, then you use CashorTrade.
An Update from CashorTrade
Q: What are you most excited about from a fan perspective?
It's exciting to finally have a platform where we can build the features we know will enhance the experience, like the ticket wallet.
An Update from CashorTrade
Q: What do fans need to know about kind of where you're going next?
We're on a mission to create a scalable face-value alternative that can support millions of events worldwide while staying true to our roots.
40 for 40 — 11/2/18
Q: Why do you love 2018 Phish so much?
Ryan expresses his admiration for the improvisational style of Phish during 2018, particularly how the band approached jams differently and explored deeper spaces.

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1. Chris Pandelphi
2. Ray Paczkowski
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4. Scott Chasolen
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