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The Deadpod
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a weekly hour of the best live Grateful Dead music

Episodes
  • 2026 / 4 / 3
    Dead Show/podcast for 4/3/26

    We roll into the Spring Tour of 1982 on this week's Deadpod, visiting Rochester, New York, where the boys always seemed to play a great show—and this one is no exception. They open with a jumping "Alabama...

  • 2026 / 3 / 27
    Dead Show/podcast for 3/27/26

    Nassau Coliseum, March 12, 1992 — and the second set is where the real action is. Bobby charges out of the gate with a muscular 'Saint of Circumstance' that rolls straight into a gorgeous 'Ship of Fools',...

  • 2026 / 3 / 20
    Dead Show/podcast for 3/20/26

    This week's Deadpod drops us into the Spring 1992 tour, catching the band at the Nassau Coliseum for a rockin' first set that showcases both Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby — in what would turn out to be Bruce's...

  • 2026 / 3 / 6
    Dead Show/podcast for 3/6/26

    This week we return to the post-coma Dead of early 1987 - this show took place on March 3, 1987 at the Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland. I happen to think the band, and Garcia, shows a real rebound here...

  • 2026 / 2 / 27
    Dead Show/podcast for 2/27/26

    This week on the Deadpod, we roll into the second set from the band's show at Pauley Pavilion, UCLA, on February 21, 1982. The set kicks off with a lively China → Rider that flows effortlessly into a...

  • 2026 / 2 / 20
    Dead Show/podcast for 2/20/26

    Today we head back to February 1982 and the Pauley Pavilion at UCLA for a fine‑sounding tape of a very tasty Grateful Dead set. They come out of the gate with a wonderful Shakedown; Brent and Phil are all...

  • 2026 / 2 / 13
    Dead Show/podcast for 2/13/26

    Welcome to this week's Deadpod! We're diving into the second set from the Grateful Dead's homecoming performance at the Oakland Coliseum on February 26, 1990 — the middle night of their Mardi Gras run. The...

  • 2026 / 2 / 6
    Dead Show/podcast for 2/6/26

    As we roll into February this week's Deadpod comes from the second night of the Mardi Gras run of 1990. I think the boys are in good spirits here and we have some nice treats here in set one, with more to...

  • 2026 / 1 / 30
    Dead Show/podcast for 1/30/26

    This week I decided to go back and pick up this second set from the band's performance back on January 16, 1970 at Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon. This recording has some issues - especially during the...

  • 2026 / 1 / 23
    Dead Show/podcast for 1/23/26

    Honoring Bob Weir 1947-2026 This week on the Deadpod I want to conclude my presentation of the Ratdog performance that took place back on November 2, 2000 in Columbia Missouri. I'll let the music speak...

  • 2026 / 1 / 16
    Dead Show/podcast for 1/16/26

    RIP Bob Weir 1947-2026 The passing of Bob Weir this last week brought us all shock and sadness. Speaking for myself I wasn't ready for Ace to be gone, and I know it will hurt for a long time. Since there...

  • 2026 / 1 / 9
    Dead Show/podcast for 1/9/26

    This week we have some 'Good Ol'Grateful Dead' for your listening pleasure.. This comes to us from Springer's Inn in Portland Oregon on January 16, 1970. The opening 'Casey Jones' has a number of sound...

  • 2026 / 1 / 2
    Dead Show/podcast for 1/2/26

    As we turn the calendar to 2026, we present the second set from the band's performance at the Boston Music Hall on December 1, 1973. This is a very interesting second set, with songs that you don't always...

  • 2025 / 12 / 26
    Dead Show/podcast for 12/26/25

    Merry Day-After-Christmas!! For your boxing and unboxing pleasure I thought this show, from the legendary year of 1973 might be just exactly perfect.. this comes to us from the Boston Music Hall from December...

  • 2025 / 12 / 19
    Dead Show/podcast for 12/19/25

    This week's Deadpod brings us the second set from the band's performance in Long Beach California on December 14, 1980. This is a fine high-energy set, punctuated by guest appearances by Fora Purim, Airto...

  • 2025 / 12 / 12
    Dead Show/podcast for 12/12/25

    This week we go back 45 years to an excellent show the band played in Long Beach California on Sunday, December 14. They open this first set with a standard 'Bertha>Greatest Story', then 'Althea' goes into a...

  • 2025 / 12 / 5
    Dead Show/podcast for 12/5/25

    This week we pick up the second set from the band's performance on November 14th, 1987 in Long Beach California. A strong opening finds them opening with a nice 'Maggie's Farm' into 'Cumberland Blues'.....

  • 2025 / 11 / 27
    Dead Show/podcast for 11/27/25

    Happy Thanksgiving! As is my tradition here on the Deadpod, Thanksgiving is the time for Acoustic Dead. This year I've found two sets of fine acoustic Dead that I thought you would enjoy. The first is from...

  • 2025 / 11 / 21
    Dead Show/podcast for 11/21/25

    We head to Shakedown Street on this week's Deadpod with a fine version from Long Beach California on November 14, 1987. A great start to this short first set, followed, somewhat unfortunately in my opinion,...

  • 2025 / 11 / 14
    Dead Show/podcast for 11/14/25

    We continue with the second set from the Uptown Theatre in Chicago on November 18, 1978. This one starts with a fine Scarlet>Fire, perhaps a bit shorter than some, but with some nice Garcia intensity leading...

  • 2025 / 11 / 7
    Dead Show/podcast for 11/7/25

    This week's Deadpod takes us to Chicago - to the Uptown Theater home of many fine Grateful Dead shows. This one is from Saturday, November 18, 1978. Our tape starts, unfortunately, with an abbreviated 'Jack...

  • 2025 / 11 / 1
    Dead Show/podcast for 10/31/25

    Happy Halloween!! In honor of the fact that this week's Deadpod falls on Halloween, I decided to go back and find an appropriate show that the band played on this date... I think this one from 1969 is...

  • 2025 / 10 / 24
    Dead Show/podcast for 10/24/25

    We continue with the second set from the Grateful Dead's performance at the Moody Coliseum in Dallas Texas back on Saturday, October 15, 1977. The 'Samson and Delilah' opener is a great start to a fine set.....

  • 2025 / 10 / 17
    Dead Show/podcast for 10/17/25

    This week we join the Dead as they play the last show of a 3 show run in Texas during October 1977. This one takes place on the campus of SMU in Dallas Texas on October 15. The first set opens with a...

  • 2025 / 10 / 10
    Dead Show/podcast for 10/10/25

    http://deadshow.blogspot.com This week here on the Deadpod is a fine second set from the band's show over in London England on October 4, 1981. I'm sure you'll agree that this is a fine performance by the...

  • 2025 / 10 / 3
    Dead Show/podcast for 10/3/25

    This week the Deadpod travels to London England, to the Rainbow Theater, where the band played eight wonderful shows during 1981. This was the next to last performance at the Rainbow, on October 4, 1981....

  • 2025 / 9 / 26
    Dead Show/podcast for 9/26/25

    Here's some old-fashioned, good ol' Grateful Dead for you.. This week from September 18, 1970 at the Fillmore East in New York City.. we have a partial soundboard tape that has somehow survived these years...

  • 2025 / 9 / 19
    Dead Show/podcast for 9/19/25

    This week I have the pleasure of presenting this second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on September 11, 1981. They are energized throughout.. the opening Stranger...

  • 2025 / 9 / 12
    Dead Show/podcast for 9/12/25

    We celebrate the 82nd birthday of Mickey Hart this week with a great show that took place back on his 38th birthday at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California. The recording starts with Joan Baez regaling...

  • 2025 / 9 / 5
    Dead Show/podcast for 9/5/25

    This week on the Deadpod we have the second set from the band's performance at the beautiful Greek Theater in Berkeley California on August 18, 1989. This is pretty classic Dead for this high water period of...

  • 2025 / 8 / 29
    Dead Show/podcast for 8/2925

    Happy Labor Day Weekend! I hope that this first set from the 2nd night of a 3 night Rex Benefit run at the Greek Theater is a great start to your holiday! This is a fine recording of the band during one of...

  • 2025 / 8 / 22
    Dead Show/podcast for 8/22/25

    We continue this week with the second set from August 5, 1979 at Oakland California. This set starts with a fine 'Scarlet>Fire' - a warning there is a cut in the Scarlet (sadly there are several on this tape...

  • 2025 / 8 / 15
    Dead Show/podcast for 8/15/25

    The dog days of August are upon us.. but hopefully this week's Deadpod can see us through.. this is a good one from August 5, 1979 in Oakland. The first set certainly starts out rather laid back and so is...

  • 2025 / 8 / 8
    Dead Show/podcast for 8/8/25

    Hey Now! Wasn't sure I could get this one out, but here goes :) This is the second set from the band's performance on August 12, 1972 at Sacramento California. I think you'll enjoy this set, there is some...

  • 2025 / 8 / 1
    Dead Show/podcast for 8/1/25

    Here we are - Jerry's Birthday and the start of the Days Between - as well as the day of the first of the GD 60 concerts out in San Francisco! I do envy all those able to attend! In the meantime we have a...

  • 2025 / 7 / 25
    Dead Show/podcast for 7/25/25

    This week the Deadpod continues with the second set from the band's performance on July 21, 1990 at the World Music Theater in Tinley Park IL. A fine Scarlet>Fire opens things up then the first of a...

  • 2025 / 7 / 18
    Dead Show/podcast for 7/18/25

    I wasn't sure I'd be up to posting this week - but while I can't type much I'm happy to bring you this fine set of Grateful Dead music.. Here's one from the summer of 1990 - not much that hasn't been...

  • 2025 / 7 / 11
    Dead Show/podcast for 7/11/25

    This week we continue with the second set from the Grateful Dead's final show at the Fillmore West on July 2, 1971 This starts out with an unusual 'Sugar Magnolia' opener, going into a sweet 'Sing Me Back...

  • 2025 / 7 / 4
    Dead Show/podcast for 7/4/25

    Happy Independence Day! Here's a treat to help you celebrate - the final performance of the Grateful Dead at the Fillmore West bck on July 2, 1971. This fine recording captures the energy and enthusiasm of...

  • 2025 / 6 / 27
    Dead Show/podcast for 6/27/25

    Here is the second set of the band's performance at the Forum in Inglewood California on June 4, 1977. A long and fine set of music, luckily for us captured by a nice audience recording, results in one of...

  • 2025 / 6 / 6
    Dead Show/podcast for 6/6/25

    This week the Deadpod goes back to a crazy show that happened back on June 21, 1971, which was only the band's second performance in Europe. Apparently they were invited to a outdoor festival in France by a...

  • 2025 / 5 / 30
    Dead Show/podcast for 5/30/25

    This week we present the second set from the band's performance at the Greek Theater in Berkeley California on May 22, 1982. A fine recording that starts off with a tight 'China>Rider', to lead off a nice...

  • 2025 / 5 / 23
    Dead Show/podcast for 5/23/25

    This week we venture back to a favorite venue, the Greek Theater at the University of California at Berkeley for the middle show of a three night run in the spring of 1982. Astute listeners will remember that...

  • 2025 / 5 / 16
    Dead Show/podcast for 5/16/25

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  • 2025 / 5 / 9
    Dead Show/podcast for 5/9/25

    This week's Deadpod takes us to Hanover New Hampshire, where the band put on a fine show back on May 5, 1978. On a fine recording we get a nice rendition of the first set, with some excellent versions of...

  • 2025 / 5 / 2
    Dead Show/podcast for 5/2/25

    This week we return to Hartford Connecticut for the second set of the band's performance on April 17, 1982. This set starts out with a smokin' 'Shakedown Street' featuring some exuberant Brent runs and...

  • 2025 / 4 / 25
    Dead Show/podcast for 4/25/25

    This week on the Deadpod a fine show from the spring of 1982, one often overlooked due to the notoriety of the next night's performance. This show, from April 17, 1982 in Hartford Connecticut features quite...

  • 2025 / 4 / 11
    Dead Show/podcast for 4/11/25

    What a classic set list we have on this week's Deadpod. While this show took place back in 1991, none of the songs debuted earlier than 1972. Better yet, they are all played with joy and authority reminiscent...

  • 2025 / 4 / 4
    Dead Show/podcast for 4/4/25

    An outstanding performance awaits on this week's Deadpod as we usher in the month of April with a memorable set from April Fools' Day, 1991 at Greensboro, North Carolina. The band roars into a fantastic...

  • 2025 / 3 / 28
    Dead Show/podcast for 3/28/25

    This week we're happy to present the second set from the band's performance back on March 22, 1973 at Utica New York. The set starts with a rockin' 'Big River' and then the early 'Wave That Flag' and 'Me & My...