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Announcing Dogfish Head Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale Collaborating for over a decade now, Dogfish Head and Grateful Dead have crafted a light bodied pale ale brewed with sustainable kerns of grains, granola and heaps of good karma. For a refreshing brew that's music to your taste buds. Check out dogfish.com for more details. And to find some Grateful Dead Juicy Pale Ale in your neck of the woods. Dogfish Headcraft Brewery is located in Milton, Delaware. Please drink responsibly. You can understand what we're saying, can't you? The good old Grateful Dead cast is back for another season of Deep Dead storytelling for the committed and the curious with me, Rich Mahan and my co host, Jesse Jarno. Don't worry, everything's gonna be all right. You betcha. See? We're making a record. This is a record. This is all gonna be a record someday. Pack your bags for High Adventure this season, the Dead cast is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary Europe 72. And we're going on tour. The whole tour. We've got band members including Donna Jean Godsho McKay. Being on that bus was one of the funnest things in the world. Somebody would yell out, castle on the left, castle on the right. Tour architect Sam Cutler. That was one nil. One to the Grateful Dead, zero to Danish customs. Fellow travelers, including Mountain Girl. One bus was the bolos and our bus was the bozos. And there was some competition. Crew member Steve Parrish. I couldn't believe my eyes. The bridge was made out of wrought iron. Skeletons from one end to the other. Letters home from Pickpen. Kensington Palace Hotel in London. How do you, folks? Boy, did we knock them dead in London. They leapt up and down, hollered for more and more, which, according to Sam and Rock, they just don't do. Here. Memories of new fans who saw them on the Europe 72 tour. Like Elvis Costello. One after another, really great, tightly composed song. Tennessee Jedi. Ramble on Rose. Jack Straw. It was such a transporting thing. Goodbye, Mama and Papa. Goodbye Jack and Jill. Plus more bozos and bolos than you can shake a stick at. What's got 43 heads, 11 dark stars, seven musicians, two buses and one itinerary. Get on the bus and follow along as we hit each Europe 72 tour stop 50 years to the week after it happened. New good old Grateful Dead cast episodes drop every Thursday at dead.net starting April 7th. How many of you out there can understand what we're saying? Raise your hands. Not very many Ramble on roads.
Release Date: March 24, 2022
Hosts: Rich Mahan and Jesse Jarnow
This trailer previews Season 5 of the Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast, which will focus on the 50th anniversary of the legendary Europe 72 tour. The season promises an in-depth, episode-by-episode exploration of the tour’s historic concerts, featuring original band members, crew, fans, and special guests. The hosts invite both long-time Deadheads and curious newcomers to join “for the committed and the curious.”
“Being on that bus was one of the funnest things in the world.” (00:56)
“That was one-nil. One to the Grateful Dead, zero to Danish customs.” (01:04)
“One bus was the bolos and our bus was the bozos. And there was some competition.” (01:14)
“I couldn’t believe my eyes. The bridge was made out of wrought iron. Skeletons from one end to the other.” (01:21)
“Kensington Palace Hotel in London. How do you folks? Boy, did we knock them dead in London. They leapt up and down, hollered for more and more, which, according to Sam and Rock, they just don’t do. Here.” (01:27)
“One after another, really great, tightly composed songs … Tennessee Jed, Ramble on Rose, Jack Straw. It was such a transporting thing.” (01:39)
“Pack your bags for High Adventure this season, the Deadcast is celebrating the 50th anniversary” (00:34)
“What’s got 43 heads, 11 Dark Stars, 7 musicians, 2 buses, and 1 itinerary?” (01:49)
Jesse Jarnow (on the season’s mission):
“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast is back for another season of Deep Dead storytelling for the committed and the curious.” (00:17)
Sam Cutler (about border run-ins):
“That was one-nil. One to the Grateful Dead, zero to Danish customs.” (01:04)
Pigpen’s Letter (showing the band’s impact):
“Boy, did we knock them dead in London. They leapt up and down, hollered for more and more, which, according to Sam and Rock, they just don’t do. Here.” (01:31)
Elvis Costello (reflecting as a fan):
“It was such a transporting thing. Goodbye, Mama and Papa. Goodbye Jack and Jill.” (01:47)
| Timestamp | Segment/Highlight | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:17 | Announcement of Season 5’s theme: Europe 72 tour | | 00:44 | Promise to hit each Europe 72 stop 50 years after original date | | 00:56 | Donna Jean Godchaux-McKay’s joy at being on the tour bus | | 01:04 | Sam Cutler recalls Danish customs border episode | | 01:14 | Mountain Girl talks about “bozos” vs “bolos” bus rivalry | | 01:21 | Steve Parrish’s vivid memory of touring Europe | | 01:27 | Pigpen’s enthusiastic letter from London | | 01:39 | Elvis Costello describes being moved by the music | | 01:49 | Playful riddle about the tour | | 01:55 | Details about episode release dates and schedule |
The episode balances respect for the band’s history with playful camaraderie. Inside jokes, colorful anecdotes, and a tone of excited anticipation set the stage for a season that’s both insightful and inviting—even for newcomers.
This trailer builds excitement for Season 5 of The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast, promising a lively, story-driven journey through the Europe 72 tour—packed with legendary tales, personal recollections, and a celebration of the Grateful Dead’s enduring community spirit.