Beyond The Pond
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 29 days ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratingsWelcome to Beyond The Pond! We’re two massive Phish fans who are using the music of Phish to introduce you to new and interesting music we think you’ll love! Because we love the Phish. We are Phish fans. But sometimes you gotta break out of your comfort zone and go beyond the pond. A proud member of the Osiris Podcast Network.
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Episode 088: Broadway Phish w/ Kevin Finkel, David Rossmer & Elizabeth Nestlerode
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.7 MBIn Episode 088 we’re joined by Kevin Finkel, Dave Rossmer and Elizabeth Nestlerode to discuss the crossovers between Phish and the larger world of Broadway. Dave and Kevin grew up together and are both Broadway fanatics. Dave & Elizabeth are both seasoned vets of the scene, both acting in Rossmer’s The Other Josh Cohen, and Nestlerode performing in Once. In addition, both are massive Phish fans, with Nestlerode receiving bass lessons from Mike Gordon ahead of acting in Josh Cohen. A wide-r...
Episode 087: This Is Why We Do This
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBIn Episode 087 we assess Phish’s 2019 MSG New Year’s Eve Run, focusing on the 36 minute "Tweezer" from December 30. Overall, an excellent run and fantastic cap to an equally fascinating and challenging year of Phish, we discuss Trey’s renewed aggressiveness, creativity, and the seemingly endless jams that emerged from the run. Songs featured in this episode are: Ben Lamar Gay: “Pink, Green & Gators,” Kills Birds: “Worthy Girl,” Brian Eno: “The Big Ship,” Wax Machine: “Shade” — — — Check...
Episode 086: Holiday Run Special III
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBIn Episode 086 we take a step back, drink some mulled wine, light a nightly candle, and soak in the vibes of the season. We focus on 12/30's through the years, highlighting the 1993 run in particular, and discuss the "Mike's Song" from that year's 12/30 show. We also discuss the major themes one can expect from the best night of the year for Phish, as well as the standout jams we've seen from them over the years. In addition, we discuss our slow-burn albums of 2019, our favorite Phish shows...
Episode 085: Top Albums of 2019
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBIn Episode 085 we look back on 2019 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition, we discuss our honorable mentions, share our favorite live shows of the year share our listeners top albums of the year, and count down our favorite 20 records of 2019. David’s Top Ten Albums of 2019: 10. Steve Gunn: "The Unseen In Between," 9. Cass McCombs: "Tip Of The Sphere," 8. Chris Forsyth: "All Time Present," 7. Rose City Band: "S/T," 6. Sturgil Simpson: "Sound & Fury," 5. Weyes Blood: "Tita...
Episode 084: Such A Brief Tour (Run)
December 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBIn Episode 084 we assess the eight-show run Phish embarked upon immediately following Thanksgiving. Winding down the east coast, through five venues, the band played zero repeats, thus showcasing their vastly expanded song catalogue, while also displaying their ability to weave together quality sets without a single 20+min jam. We break down the tour (run) into a number of categories, offering our thoughts on the tour (run). Songs featured in this episode are: Nils Frahm: “Tailsman. Sudan ...
Episode 083: Indie Jam Basement Sesh w/ Ryley Walker & Ryan Jewell
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBIn Episode 083 we sat down with two of our favorite musicians, Ryley Walker & Ryan Jewell for a wide-ranging interview and jam session following a fantastic Thanksgiving Dinner. In addition, we took in Ryley & Ryan’s wild & improvisational opening set on 11/29/2019 at the Bluebird Theater in Denver, CO, featuring Neil Hagerty. The guys were a great hang and played us some fantastic tunes and shed some light on some of our favorite music of the last few years. Time Stamps In Episode 083: I...
Episode 082: Cypress Roses
November 19, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBIn Episode 082 we conclude our 20th Anniversary celebration of the Big Cypress Festival with a discussion of the massive pre-dawn jam off Roses Are Free in the early hours of January 1, 2000. A raw, minimalistic take on the rare cover, this equally sounds like an overtired band running on extended muscle memory from their closest attempt at the LG, and a proper welcoming to the first sunrise of the 21st Century. Songs featured in this episode are: Garcia Peoples: “One Step Behind,” The Mic...
Episode 081: Tacos & Jams w/ Chef Bryan Lee Weaver
November 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 75.2 MBIn Episode 081 we sat down with Chef Bryan Lee Weaver (@BryanLeeWeaver) of the Butcher & Bee and the RedHeaded Stranger for a wide-ranging discussion about cooking, music, and his journey as a chef. Hanging on the back porch of his newest restaurant, the RedHeaded Stranger in East Nashville, we weaved in and out of topics and a fluid conversation that matched his own cooking styles. In addition, we touched on Weaver’s short stint as a Phish fan that ended in the mid-90’s. Songs discussed i...
Episode 080: The Vinyl Emergency w/ Jim Hanke
October 31, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBIn Episode 080 we’re joined by friend & fellow podcaster, Jim Hanke (@jimhanke) of The Vinyl Emergency podcast (@VinylEmergency) to discuss the larger vinyl industry, some of our favorite lesser-known records from our favorite bands, how to build a record collection, and much more! The Vinyl Emergency is a fantastic podcast where Jim chats with music writers, record label heads, musicians, and others, all in the service of spreading the good word of vinyl. We recommend all of you checking it...
Episode 079: Top Albums of The 2010s
October 22, 2019 09:00 - 3 hours - 167 MBIn Episode 079 we look back on the 2010s and discuss our favorite albums of the decade. In addition we discuss our favorite concerts of the decade, our picks for the best Phish shows of the decade, as well as summarize the music of the decade in five sentences. We then count down our 30 favorite albums of the decade. Lots of music is shared, and we were lucky to record this live at Vinyl Tap in Nashville. Dave’s 30–11 of the 2010s: 30. Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever — Hope Downs, 29. Luke ...
Episode 078: Brooklyn Suzy
October 08, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 66 MBIn Episode 078 we discuss the wild and highly experimental Suzy Greenberg from Brooklyn, New York, on June 17, 2004. In the show that kicked off what was thought to be the final tour for Phish ever, this Suzy emerged midway through the second set, and attacked the jam with more vigor and relentless experimentation than they ever had with Suzy. Songs featured in this episode are: Oneida: “Up With People,” The Stooges: “Search & Destroy,” Woods: “It It Honest?,” Type O Negative!: “Black №1” ...
Episode 077: Cypress Crosseyed
September 24, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBIn Episode 077 we continue our 20th Anniversary celebration of Phish’s Big Cypress Festival with a discussion of the "Crosseyed & Painless" from the massive overnight set the band played on December 31, 1999. A raging and torrential version of the previously rare cover, it’s shocking to us that the band was capable of playing something this high octane at 2am, but then had another five hours of music in them. A true testament to the band Phish was in 1999, and the dedication they approached ...
Bonus: Top Albums Of 2016 + 2017/2018 Redux
September 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2016 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition, we review our 2017 & 2018 lists and talk about what we would have changed and/or kept the same from those years in which we broadcasted our countdowns. David's Top Ten Albums of 2016: 10. Lydia Loveless: Real, 09. White Lung: Paradise, 08. The Hotelier: Goodness, 07. Savages: Adore Life; 06. HIss Golden Messenger: Heart Like A Levee, 05. Danny Brown: Atrocity Exhibition, 04....
Bonus: Top Albums of 2015
September 17, 2019 09:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBIn This Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2015 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2015: 10. My Mornig Jacket: The Waterfall, 09. New Order: Music Complete, 08. Kendrick Lamar: To Pimp A Butterfly, 07. Tame Impala: Currents, 06. Alabama Shakes: Sound & Color, 05. Veruca Salt: Ghost Noise, 04. Torres: Sprinter, 03. Jason Isbell: Something More Than Free, 02. Sleater-Kinney: No Cities To Love, 01. Viet Cong: Viet Cong Brian's Top Ten Albums of 2...
Episode 076: Vancouver Tweezer
September 09, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBIn Episode 076 we turn our focus northwards, highlighting an electric version of "Tweezer" from Vancouver, BC on September 9, 1999. A twenty-minute monster that begins in near silence before exploding into a wild Trey-led peak that feels never-ending until it fades into a two-minute ambient bliss jam. Emblematic of the shoegaze jams that dotted the year, this is an excellent example of the style the band employed at the end of the century. Songs featured in this episode are: LCD Soundsystem...
Episode 075: Like A Plagued Dick's
September 06, 2019 13:24 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBIn Episode 075 we assess the final stand of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering their ninth annual Labor Day run at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Commerce City, Colorado, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the final stand of tour. Songs featured in this episode are: Resavoir: "Whoa," Elder: "Illusory Motion," Steve Palmer: "The Desert Tortoise Preservation Society," Tool: "Parabola" - - - Most people think you need a car to enjoy SiriusXM b...
Episode 074: Remembering David Berman
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 2 hours - 123 MBIn Episode 074 we are joined by two of our close friends, PJ Rudolph (@axillapt3) and Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden) to share our thoughts on the life and music of David Berman. David passed away on August 7 at the age of 52. In addition to our podcast, we'd highly recommend reading the following pieces on Berman's life & music: Steven Hyden: David Berman Was One Of Indie Rock's Greatest Songwriters Mark Richardson: David Berman Changed The Way So Many Of Us See The World Rob Sheffield: Re...
Bonus: Top Albums of 2014
August 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBIn this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2014 and discus our favorite albums on the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2014: 10. Pallbearer: Foundations of Burden; 09. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers: Hypnotic Eye; 08. St. Vincent: St. Vincent; 07. Ryan Adams: Ryan Adams; 06. Lydia Loveless: Somewhere Else; 05. The New Pornographers: Brill Bruisers; 04. Lucero: Live From Atlanta; 03. Sturgill Simpson: Metamodern Sounds In Country Music; 02. Real Estate: Atlas; 01. The War On Drugs: ...
Bonus: Top Albums of 2013
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBIn this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2013 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2013: 10. The Stepkids: Troubadour; 09. St. Lucia: When The Night; 08. Vampire Weekend: Modern Vampires Of The City; 07. Foals: Holy Fire; 06. Steve Mason: Monkey's Mind In Devil's Time; 05. Phosphorescent: Muchacho; 04. Disclosure: Settle; 03. Yo La Tengo: Fade; 02. The National: Trouble Will Find Me; 01. Savages: Silence Yourself Brian's Top Ten Albums of 2013...
Episode 073: Trento Taste
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBIn Episode 073 we focus on the oft-overlooked, somewhat maligned, Summer 1996 European Tour, and highlight the bizarre "Taste -> Llama" that closed out the Tour-Opening set, and featured Carlos Santana & Karl Perazzo. One of the more shocking moments from a tour that featured 13 single-set opening slots for Santana, this was, of note, the only time Carlos would join Phish on stage throughout the month. Songs featured in this episode are: Lou Reed: "Street Hassle" w/ Bruce Springsteen, The B...
Episode 072: A Sea Of Waves
July 18, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBIn Episode 072 we assess the final week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the Mohegan Sun and Alpine Valley shows, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the final week of tour. Songs featured in this episode are: Purple Mountains: "Thats Just The Way I Feel," Black Pumas: "Black Moon Rising," TwinSisterMoon: "Trailer," Katell Keineg: "Smile" - - - We're proud to be sponsored by CBD Vermont. They believe that healthy soils, strong local ec...
Episode 071: The Uncounted Moments Slip Away
July 10, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 73.9 MBIn Episode 071 we assess the fourth week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the SPAC and Fenway shows, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Dire Wolves: "I Control The Weather," Mega Bog: "Diary Of A Rose," Woods: "Military Madness," Drinks: "Greasing Up" - - - We're proud to be sponsored by CBD Vermont. They believe that healthy soils, strong local economies, and plant-based wellness g...
Episode 070: Brilliance In The Cracks
July 03, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBIn Episode 070 we assess the third week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the Bangor and Camden shows we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Bill Callahan: "747," 75 Dollar Bill: "Every Last Coffee Or Tea," Matthew "Doc" Dunn: "Lovebeams For T.B.," Chuck Brown: "The Party Roll" - - - We're thrilled to be sponsored by Nugs.net! Nugs.net is THE destination for live music on demand. They ha...
Episode 069: The Future Meets The Present Meets The Past
June 27, 2019 09:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MBIn Episode 069 we assess the second week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the Toronto, Blossom, Charlotte, and Merriweather Post shows, we break down the run into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Jake Xerxes Fussell: "16–20," Hot Chip: "Hungry Child," Bob Dylan: "Pretty Saro," Wooden Shjips: "These Shadows" - - - We're thrilled to be sponsored by Nugs.net! Nugs.net is THE destination for live music on deman...
Episode 068: Early Twists Of Summer 2019
June 19, 2019 13:40 - 1 hour - 58.2 MBIn Episode 068 we assess the first week of Phish's Summer 2019 Tour. Covering the St. Louis & Bonnaroo shows, we break the run down into a number of categories, offering our overall thoughts on the tour so far. Songs featured in this episode are: Joshua Abrams & Natural Information Society: "Finite," L'Eclair: "Endless Dave," Link Wray: "Take Me Home Jesus," and King Crimson: "Thela Hun Ginjeet" - - - We're thrilled to be sponsored by Nugs.net! Nugs.net is THE destination for live music o...
Episode 067: Cypress SOAM
June 11, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBIn Episode 067 we dive into our first of three episodes in 2019 focusing on the magic of Big Cypress. Up first is the lilting and gorgeous take on "Split Open & Melt -> Catapult" that caught everyone by surprise late into the Millennium Eve's first set. A sublime take on a song that's rarely known for its beauty - save for 07/06/2013 - this fit the setting and the blissful spin into Y2K the band employed during the final few days of the previous Millennium. Of note, our very own Brian Brink...
Episode 066: Atlanta Ghost
June 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBIn Episode 066 we turn the clock back to Summer 1997 for an exploration of the RAGEFUNK Phish was experimenting with at the peak of their transition towards Fall 1997's fully-realized creative rebirth. With a focus on the massive, 25+ minute "Ghost" the band played on July 23, 1997, we focus on the new style the band was employing within their improvisation, and the impact this had during the first ten days of their Summer 1997 US Tour. In addition, we explore the idea of our favorite bands ...
Episode 065: Radiohead w/ Myke "Lawn Memo" Menio
May 21, 2019 09:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBIn Episode 065 we deep-dive one of our favorite bands of all time: Radiohead. To do so, we've brought on one of our favorite podcasters, and our good friend, Myke "Lawn Memo" Menio (@lawnmemo) to help us break down their career. Myke is a longtime Phish fan who's as active as anyone in the Phish-analysis corner of the fanbase. From The Daily Ghost to his recaps of the previous Summer Tour leading up to the next Tour Opener, to his fantastic podcast, The Daily Soundcheck, he's one of the tru...
Bonus: Top Albums of 2012
May 15, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.2 MBIn This Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2012 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2012: 10. Mark Lanegan: Blues Funeral; 09. Rush Clockwork Angels; 08. Corin Tucker Band: Kill My Blues; 07. El-P: Cancer 4 Cure; 06: Swans: The Seer; 05: Killer Mike: R.A.P. Music; 04. Spiritualized: Sweet Heart Sweet Light; 03. Kendrick Lamar: Good Kid MAAD City; 02. Hot Chip: In Our Heads; 01. Tame Impala: Lonerism Brian's Top Ten Albums of 2012: 10. DIIV: Osh...
Episode 064: Augusta Reba
May 07, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBIn Episode 064 we discuss the dim and expansive version of "Reba" from Augusta, Maine on October 19, 2010. One of the most fascinating & boundary-pushing jams of Fall 2010, this reflected a band that found their weird side again through a two-week tour of Northeastern industrial cities & Minor League Hockey Arenas. One of only four times "Reba" has ever encored, this capped off a really fascinating show that saw the band toying with their setlist and jamming with purpose, a clear turning poi...
Bonus: Top Albums of 2011
April 29, 2019 09:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2011 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2011: 10. The Horrors: Skying; 09. The Strokes: Angles; 08. tUnE-yArDs: WhoKill; 07. Florence & The Machine: Ceremonials; 06. White Denim: D; 05. Wild Beasts: Smother; 04. Kurt Vile: Smoke Ring For My Halo; 03. Wild Flag: Wild Flag; 02. Fucked Up: David Comes To Life; 01. Cut Copy: Zonoscope Brian's Top Ten Albums of 2011: 10. James Blake: James Blake; 09: The C...
Episode 063: The Listening Key w/ Chris Forsyth
April 25, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.2 MBIn Episode 063 we're joined by one of our favorite guitarists, who released one of our favorite albums of 2019 so far, Chris Forsyth (@TheChrisForsyth). Within a packed episode we discuss Chris's winding career, influences, specifically the impact of Television and Neil Young & Crazy Horse on his style, his recent set with Garcia Peoples, his intimate Philly venue, Jerry's On Front, and much more. If you're in the Philly/NYC Area, please make a point to head to his record release shows: Sat...
Episode 062: Deeper Into Tengo w/ Jesse Jarnow
April 23, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 98.5 MBIn Episode 062 we're joined by Jesse Jarnow (@bourgwick) to discuss one of our favorite bands of all time: Yo La Tengo. We've long wanted to dive deep into the history, live show experience, B-Sides, influences, and enduring legacy of Yo La Tengo, and were stoked to sit down with one of our favorite writers, radio hosts, and fellow Osiris Podcaster (Alternate Routes) for the episode. No matter if you're casually curious, woefully ignorant, or a longtime fan of the trio from Hoboken, there's...
Episode 061: You Gotta Heal w/ Tim Showalter
April 16, 2019 09:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBIn Episode 061 we're joined by one of our favorite songwriters, Tim Showalter, the beating heart of Strand Of Oaks, for a wide-ranging conversation about his Phish fandom, his overall career arc, the music that's influenced him, favorite brands of seltzer, and what he's been listening to recently. If you've ever been moved by his music, you will certainly find a ton to sink your teeth into here. If you've never heard Strand Of Oaks, you're in for a treat as Tim's music is something of an ama...
Episode 060: Kiel Auditorium Dark Star w/ Jonathan Hart
April 02, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn Episode 060 we're joined once again by Jonathan Hart (@rowj), host of the Brokedown Podcast (@BrokdownPod) to discuss our very first Grateful Dead jam, the "Dark Star" from the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis, MO, on October 30, 1973. An overlooked jam from a phenomenal tour, this features a full "Mind Left Body Jam," and a jamming approach that emphasizes lucid dreaming and melodic beauty in its nearly 30-minutes. Songs featured in this episode are: Steve Gunn: "Way Out Weather," Underworl...
Episode 059: Pete's Phabulous Curtain With
March 19, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBIn Episode 059 we step back to 1988 to discuss a fascinating version of "The Curtain With." Featuring a disjointed swirling guitar jam, a legitimate "Dave's Energy Guide," and a preview of the ways in which Phish would break from their song structures to craft wholly original music in a live setting within five years time. The second-to-last "Curtain With" before its 1178 show hibernation, also the second-to-last Phish show before the band would travel to Colorado for their first residency o...
Bonus: Top Albums of 2010
March 15, 2019 09:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this Bonus Episode we take a look back at the year 2010 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. David's Top Ten Albums of 2010: 10. Working For A Nuclear Free City: Jo Jo Burger Tempest; 09. Gorillaz: Plastic Beach; 08. Hot Chip: One Life Stand; 07. Janelle Monae: The Archandroid; 06. Budos Band: Budos Band III; 05. Foals: Total Life Forever; 04. Robyn: Body Talk; 03. Big Boi: Sir Lucious Left Foot - The Son of Chico Dusty; 02. The National: High Violet; 01. Kanye West: My Beautiful...
Episode 058: Mexican Classic Rock Radio w/ Matt Dwyer
March 05, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBIn Episode 058 we take stock of the recent Phish Mexico Run, focusing on one of our favorite jams of the run, the "Carini," as well as the accompanying "Tweezer -> Ghost -> Say It To Me S.A.N.T.O.S." segment that felt like most purely fun part of the entire weekend. To do all this, we're joined by our good friend, and fellow podcaster, Matt Dwyer (@mdphunk) of The Helping Friendly Podcast. We dive deep into the experience of seeing Phish in Mexico, as Matt has been to both the 2016 & 2019 ru...
Episode 057: Beyond Beyond Is Beyond (The Pond)
February 26, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBIn Episode 057 we sit down with the founders of Beyond Beyond Is Beyond Records, Mike Newman and Dom Miniaci, for a great conversation that ranges from the Baker's Dozen, to running an independent label, to highlighting a few of our favorite bands from the BBiB label. Mike and Dom manage one of the best labels for psych rock with a focus on songwriting and improvisation that is currently our favorite brand of jams. We would encourage all of our listeners to check out the Beyond Beyond Is Be...
Episode 056: Top Sets of 2018 + Musical Diversions w/ Steven Hyden
February 19, 2019 10:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBIn Episode 056 we are joined once again by rock music writer & Phish Ambassador, Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden), to discuss our five favorite sets of 2018, plus chat about other historical examples of bands pulling a Kasvot Vaxt. We dive deep into the nuances of the last year for Phish as well as showcase the historical precedent - and lack thereof - for Phish's 2018 Halloween Performance. Our Top 5 Sets of 2018: Brian - HM: Commerce City, CO - 08/31/18 II, 05. Alpharetta, GA - 08/04/18 II, 0...
Episode 055: The Storage Jam w/ Rob Mitchum
February 12, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBIn Episode 055 we sit down with Rob Mitchum (@phishcrit) to discuss one of the transformative jams of the 3.0 era: "The Storage Jam" from Super Ball IX. A jam the brought back the sense of danger to Phish, while opening the doors to further exploration which the band has used as inspiration over the past 8 years. To explore this further, we instilled Rob as a guide into the world of Chicago's Psychedelic Underground Jam Scene. Songs featured in this episode are: Tortoise: "Glass Museum," CA...
Episode 054: 25 Years Later w/ Conrad Doucette
January 29, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MBIn Episode 054 we're joined by musician, fellow-podcaster, and Phish/Dead/National fan, Conrad Doucette (@conrad) for a wide-ranging conversation. Covering Conrad's experience seeing Phish for the first time in 25 years on December 29, 2018, his contributions to the "Day of The Dead" compilation, playing with The National, and much more. Songs featured in this episode are: The War On Drugs: "Touch Of Grey," Phish: "Sample In A Jar," "Buried Alive," "Tweezer," "Watcher Of The Skies," "Turtl...
Episode 053: MSG Ghosts of the Dead
January 15, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBIn Episode 053 we discuss two standout jams from Phish's 2018 New Year's Eve Run at Madison Square Garden in New York City: "Tweezer" from December 29 and "Seven Below" from December 30. Two of the strongest jams from the four-night stand, and also two jams that very clearly touch on themes from one of the band's biggest influences: The Grateful Dead. Songs featured in this episode are: The Grateful Dead: "China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider" (5/19/74 & 12/29/77) and The Grateful Dead: ...
Episode 052: Holiday Run Special II
December 18, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MBIn Episode 052 we take a step back, drink some mulled wine, light a nightly candle, and soak in the vibes of the season. We focus on 12/28's through the years, highlighting the 2003 run in particular, and discuss the "Frankie Says" & "Suzy Greenberg" from that year's 12/28 show. We also discuss the major themes one can expect from the first night of a holiday run, as well as the standout jams we've seen from them over the yeas. In addition, we discuss our slow-burn albums of 2018, our favo...
Episode 051: Top Albums of 2018
December 11, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBIn Episode 051 we look back on 2018 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition, we discuss our year musically in five sentences, the record everyone told us to listen to but we just couldn't get into, share our listeners top albums of the year, and count down our favorite 20 records of 2018. David's Top Ten Albums of 2018: 10. Kurt Vile: Bottle It In; 9. Parquet Courts: Wide Awake!; 8. Flasher: Constant Image; 7. Colter Wall: Songs Of The Plains; 6. Boygenius: Boygenius EP; 5....
Episode 050: Our Favorite Phish Shows (Pt II)
November 27, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 86.7 MBIn Episode 050 (Pt II) we once again take a break from exploring the various bands and artists connected to Phish's music, and instead reflect on the Phish shows we've seen that have had the biggest impact on us. These are the shows that hit us the hardest in the moment, and that we've returned to most regularly since. This week, we count down our Top 5 Favorite Phish Shows Ever. David's Top 5 Favorite Phish Shows: 05. Worcester, MA - 11/27/1998: "Chalk Dust Torture -> Mirror In The Bathro...
Episode 050: Our Favorite Phish Shows (Pt I)
November 20, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBIn Episode 050 we take a break from exploring the various bands and artists connected to Phish's music, and instead reflect on the Phish shows we've seen that have had the biggest impact on us. These are the shows that hit us the hardest in the moment, and that we've returned to most regularly since. This week, our 10–6 shows, followed next week, by our Top 5 Favorite Phish shows Ever. David's 10-6 Favorite Phish Shows Ever: 10. Hartford, CT - 08/14/2009: "Ghost -> Psycho Killer -> Catapult...
Episode 049: Murat Antelope
November 13, 2018 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53 MBIn Episode 049 we visit June 1994 - somehow our first 1994 jam - to discuss the underrated, forward-thinking Run Like An Antelope from June 24, 1994 at The Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, IN. A classic 1994 jam, this is equal parts experimental, indulgent, confident and arrogant. Here, the band displays their prescient playing, foreshadowing the creation of the song First Tube some five years before its debut. In addition, there is a full-on Down With Disease jam that fits the era perfectly. ...
Episode 048: i rokk w/ Ben Greenfield & Phish's 2018 Vegas Storm
November 10, 2018 08:00 - 1 hour - 97.2 MBIn Episode 048 we are joined by friend of the pod, Ben Greenfield (@GuyForgetOPT) to discuss Phish's 2018 Halloween Album - Kasvot Vaxt: "i rokk " - and then we break down the rest of the band's phenomenal Las Vegas Run. In a stunning move, the band debuted a new album of brand new material - for the third times in five years - here donning the moniker, Kasvot Vaxt, a fictional Scandinavian band that had supposedly crafted a single album in 1981 before disbanding. One of the best pranks the ...
Episode 047: From Nashville & Chicago w/ Love
October 31, 2018 16:25 - 1 hour - 91 MBIn Episode 047 we focus on the second week of Phish's Fall 2018 Tour, highlighting two excellent jams - 10/24 Mike's & 10/26 Mercury - within the band's two night run in Nashville & three-night run at the former Rosemont Horizon, now Allstate Arena, just outside of Chicago. Two exciting jams from across their catalogue, these both encapsulate the continued high the entire community is currently on as we move to Las Vegas for their four-night Halloween Run. And so now, we've arrived in Las V...