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Undermine

188 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratings

Undermine is the definitive Phish podcast. New season coming soon, building on what we've done—seasons on Phish’s genesis in the 1980s, the Phish community, the Baker's Dozen, and Fall '97. Through deep-dives into the music, shows and songs; interviews with people who were there; and discussion about Phish's lasting impact. Undermine is presented by Osiris Media.

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Episodes

037:Dicks 2017

May 21, 2018 01:02 - 53 minutes - 49 MB

I wander around the Dicks lot during the Phish shows in September 2017 in Denver. I meet and talk to a lot of people including Bethany Barker of Phish Chicks and Paige Clem of the Phellowship. Music, art, glassware, sandwiches, nitrous, artificial legs, tributes to lost fans and guidance aplenty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

036:The Pinsky Triangle

February 26, 2018 02:01 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Jason Pinsky is Tom's guest in the Under the Scales Season 2 opener. Jason is a former Phish employee, music fan, food fan and cannabis connoisseur. YouTube version of the podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

035:Andy Gadiel

October 23, 2017 01:20 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

For our Season-ending episode I am joined by the founder of Jambase.com -- Andy Gadiel ushered Phish and fans into the internet age with one of the very first band websites on the World Wide Web. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

034:Andy Bernstein

October 09, 2017 01:41 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Andy Bernstein, founder of HeadCount, talks to Tom about multiple Phish-related projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

033:Scott Herman

September 18, 2017 01:29 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Scott Herman and Tebo inflict severe Q&A upon Tom. Scott, for those unaware, has 18 or more Phish songwriting credits to his name. Also: the REAL *Helping Friendly Book* is revealed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

032:Phil and Friends Q&A

September 04, 2017 01:48 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

Big Phil and Medium Phil, both longtime Phish friends and fans, stop by to ask Tom questions...only, they forgot the questions. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

031:Live Stream

August 21, 2017 01:35 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Eli Tishberg tells us about directing the video feed that allows us to see Phish live in our living rooms in unparalleled quality. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

030:Jazz is Phish

August 14, 2017 01:31 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Jazz Is Phish drummer Adam Chase illuminates the intricate workings of one of the most creative Phish cover bands. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

029:Posters

August 07, 2017 01:51 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

in the studio with Jim Pollock and David Welker, the two cornerstones of the Phish poster phenomenon. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

028:Petrea Kelly Q+A

July 17, 2017 01:55 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

Petrea Davis and Kelly Baines swim Under the Scales to inflict another Q&A upon Tom. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

027:Tale of Two Songs

July 10, 2017 03:18 - 1 hour - 65.7 MB

Tom puts the songwriting and recording process under the microscope with two co-writers and two new songs. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

026:KellyMorris

July 03, 2017 01:46 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Kelly Morris, creator of the captivating video accompaniment to the Phish song 'More', tells us what MORE she has in store! YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

025:Yossarian

June 19, 2017 01:59 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Yossarian Kelly, early friend of the Dead, early phan, early bird when it comes to growing cannabis legally, calls UTS from Washington to check in. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

024:GarrettPhillips

June 12, 2017 01:44 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MB

Garrett Phillips -- also known as PlusSizeModel on PhantasyTour -- describes, among other things, how to pack for a 35 month prison vacation. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

023:Steve Martocci

June 05, 2017 01:47 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

GroupMe founder and Phish super-fan Steve Martocci talks about collaboration and inspiration on a beautiful day in New York City. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

022:Andrea Nusinov

May 15, 2017 02:00 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MB

Andrea is an amazing Phish photographer who shares secrets on how her hobby took off! She also captures moments and the feeling we forgot. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

021:Questions Answers 1

May 08, 2017 02:16 - 1 hour - 62 MB

A new type of episode, in which Tom answers your questions, or at least makes an attempt... YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

020:Holly Bowling 2

May 01, 2017 02:16 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Holly Bowling continues entrancing us with her musical powers...and disassembles my piano! YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

019:Holly Bowling 1

April 17, 2017 02:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Holly Bowling stops by the studio to educate us musically -- my piano has never sounded better! YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

018:Benjy Eisen 2

April 10, 2017 01:59 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

The second half of the Benjy Eisen interview in which we cover Phish and Reed Mathis...oh, and life and lyrics. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

017:Benjy Eisen Part 1

April 03, 2017 01:45 - 45 minutes - 42.5 MB

Benjy Eisen talks about the wonderful book, Deal, he co-wrote with Bill Kreutzmann of the Grateful Dead. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

016:PhanArt

March 20, 2017 02:10 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MB

Phan Art Pete (Mason) created a vibrant art enterprise which has grown beyond the Phish community where it started. And that's just ONE thing he's doing... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

015:Phish Companion

March 13, 2017 02:15 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

I speak with Phillip Zerbo, co-editor for the incredible Phish Companion Volume 3. Can 30 years fit into 900 pages? YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

014:RELIX

March 06, 2017 03:02 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Mike Greenhaus gives us an amazing perspective on how Relix magazine has been involved in and crucial to the jam scene since its inception. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

013:Runaway Gin

February 20, 2017 03:04 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

RJ and I talk to Andy Greenberg, guitarist for Phish cover-band Runaway Gin. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

012:TreyGuitars2

February 13, 2017 03:33 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Trey Anastasio explains the magic of Paul Languedoc's guitars to me and Dan Kanter. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

011:TreyGuitars1

February 06, 2017 03:40 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Trey Anastasio shares years of guitar insights with me and Dan Kanter. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

010:McLovins

January 16, 2017 03:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Jake Huffman catches me up on the McLovins. Remember the YEM video from 2008 when they were 14 years old?? YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

009:Higher Thymes

January 09, 2017 03:53 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

Jen Bernstein stops by to educate me about WEED. Yes, she does. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

008:Flotation

January 02, 2017 02:50 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

Tom Bazis is my guide into the infinite...his business is flotation and sensory deprivation and pure relaxation. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

007:Dude of Life

December 19, 2016 03:03 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Steve Pollak, also known as THE DUDE OF LIFE, talks to me about the early days with Trey in Taft and brings us up to the present musically. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

006:Setlist Tees

December 12, 2016 02:28 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

Ryan Stanley joins me in the studio to discuss his T-shirt business, Amfibian, a movie and other stuff. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

005:PhantasyTour

December 05, 2016 02:41 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

Paul Glace, founder of PhantasyTour.com, is featured. We discuss the site's origins and how it grew to the incredible Phish fan destination it is today. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

004:Timer

November 21, 2016 02:36 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

I interview David Steinberg, long-time Phish fan and the band's unofficial statistician. He's an author and extreme long-distance touring expert. He also times shows...and has the scars to prove it. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

003:Tapers

November 14, 2016 03:05 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Co-hosts RJ and Jonathan and I take a DEEP DIVE into Tapers. Tapers are a huge part of Phish's history...but what are they? Who are they? Let's find out. Take a deep breath and jump in with us. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

002:Riding the Rail

November 07, 2016 04:08 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

Derek Gregory joins me in the studio to discuss his extensive experience with Phish...he likes it up close to the band. Real close. I try to figure out the hows and whys of "riding the rail" as it's called. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

001:The Songwriting Weekend

November 07, 2016 03:54 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

In 1997, Trey and I escaped for long weekends to write a lot of songs which eventually appeared on Phish albums and became part of Phish's live repertoire. This is the story of one of those weekends, and how it got off to a *horrifying* start. Trey listened to this and said "it's like the secret backstory for the song Twist" -- and it really is. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

000:Let's Take a Ride

November 07, 2016 03:14 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MB

My producer, Mark Dowd, and I take a ride through Trey's and my old grade-school, and discuss some history and motivation behind the Under the Scales podcast. YouTube version of this podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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