Podcast
Deadology
Hosted by Howard Weiner · EN
Join author, Howard Weiner, as he explores the diverse musical universe of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia. Howard draws upon his many years of touring with the Grateful Dead to analyze their best shows and jams, as well as sharing his personal tales from the road, Deadology will also provide a touch of Dylan, and other artists influential to the Dead.
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Jerry Garcia's Soul Town
Mar 2701:04:12Tap to summarizeJerry in all his Soulful glory. Inspired by the songs of Smokey's Soul Town, Sirius/XM
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Grateful Dead 2-26-81 Chicago: A Masterpiece to kick off the year
Mar 1201:08:12Tap to summarizeSmokin' early on in Althea...you construct the set list....Music Never Stopped with Jerry's improbable leads....Rider shredding...post He's gone improv...Album of the Week: A Song for You
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Grateful Dead 2-17-79 Oakland: Keith and Donna's Farewell
Feb 1800:57:30Tap to summarizeAn era comes to an end...Garcia shreds Greatest Story opener....Looks Like Rain tears....Supplication sizzles...Exceptional Terrapin...Wheel into Shakedown inside a Playin' loop...One of the top shows of 1979
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Grateful Dead 4-25-71 Fillmore East
Feb 1101:06:41Tap to summarizeDoug Schmell joins us to discuss the opening night of the Grateful Dead's final run in the Fillmore East....Outstanding performances of Hard to Handle and Morning Dew highlight this underrated gem...a consistent and seamless performance featuring several new additions to the band's repertoire...
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Bob Weir Tribute: GD 10-16-81 Amsterdam
Jan 1701:10:56Tap to summarizeBob Weir's journey from youngest member of the Grateful Dead to American Musical Master...Featured show on Weir's 34th Birthday, 10-16-81 Amsterdam...The Grateful Dead's last acoustic set...Breakout versions of Hully Gully, Gloria, and Love Light...RIP Bobby, thanks for sixty years of loving inspiration.
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Grateful Dead 11-7-71 Harding Theatre Podcast
Nov 1201:19:04Tap to summarizeDoug Schmell joins us to discuss the best show of 1971...Freddy King tribute...Tennessee Jed hand grenade....A Bobby McGee gem...The Other One!!!...A marathon of Robert Hunter classics....
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Grateful Dead Jack Straw Extravaganza
Nov 401:17:08Tap to summarizeRIP Donna Jean and Jack DeJohnette...Highlights of greatest Jack Straws ever, History and analysis of the all mighty Jack Straw. Mind-blowing Sraws galore, all in one in podcast. 3=
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Grateful Dead 9-21-82 Madison Square Garden: Please Welcome Back to New York
Oct 1501:07:01Tap to summarizePlayin/Fingers disorientation for NYC followed by an Uncle River hoedown...What a four-song opener...Looks Like Rain gold....The Eyes tease....a glorious night for Jerry ballads
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Grateful Dead 9-11-73 William and Mary: Anniversary Podcast
Sep 1101:08:02Tap to summarizeHappy Birthday Mickey...9/11 Love and Theft NYC reflections...Doug Schmell joins the podcast...Feelin Groovy...Horns or no horns...The big three to close D Star/Morning Dew/ Sugar Magnolia
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Grateful Dead 7-31-74 Dillon Stadium, Hartford Podcast
Aug 1, 2025Tap to summarizeThe day before Jerry's 32nd birthday, the Dead deliver four epic hours of music...Doug Schmell is back to rave about this performance....Brilliant Half Step...China Cat boils...The Wall of Sound!
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