Comes A Time
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago -In these strange days, when you think it can’t get any weirder, it does. Musician Oteil Burbridge and comedian Mike Finoia talk with artists, comedians, activists and more to discuss where we are today, and where we go from here. Oteil and Mike aim to inspire, entertain, and show some silver linings in this cloudy time. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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Ophira Eisenberg
February 17, 2023 10:55 - 1 hourAs Oteil sails the high seas of JamCruise, Mike chats with friend and fellow comedian Ophira Eisenberg! You’ll hear Ophira and Mike dive deep into the art of comedy as they discuss the importance of trying out vulnerable material in “permission to fail” settings, intersections between comedy and storytelling, and a detailed analysis of how comedians meticulously craft their jokes. They also explain why talking to the crowd is like “mining for gold,” hyper-tuned observations about cultivating ...
Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey
February 10, 2023 10:02 - 1 hour - 63.2 MBThis week on Comes a Time Mike and Oteil sit down with Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey of Moe! You’ll hear the guys talk about the band overcoming life-and-death adversity through Chuck surviving a coma and regaining his speech and leg function, and Rob recovering from throat cancer. Rob and Chuck tell the guys about the recording of their album Wormwood, the importance of a mindful recovering process, and about their mystic encounters with Col. Bruce Hampton. Rob Derhak is the bass guitar play...
Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey of Moe!
February 10, 2023 10:02 - 1 hourThis week on Comes a Time Mike and Oteil sit down with Rob Derhak and Chuck Garvey of Moe! You’ll hear the guys talk about the band overcoming life-and-death adversity through Chuck surviving a coma and regaining his speech and leg function, and Rob recovering from throat cancer. Rob and Chuck tell the guys about the recording of their album Wormwood, the importance of a mindful recovering process, and about their mystic encounters with Col. Bruce Hampton. Rob Derhak is the bass guitar playe...
Alphonso Johnson
February 03, 2023 10:51 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes a Time Oteil and Mike talk with legendary bassist, Alphonso Johnson! You’ll hear Alphonso and Oteil dive deep on bass playing philosophies, talk about meeting James Jamerson, and how the Grateful Dead changed Alphonso’s approach to music. They also discuss how he’s sustained positive mental health throughout such a long career, dreaming into the past and future, and much more! Alphonso Johnson is a world-renowned jazz bassist who has been active since the early 1970s...
Mike and Oteil Solo January 2023
January 27, 2023 10:47 - 56 minutesThis week on Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike sit down for a one-on-one discussion about parkour and what gives people the urge to chase adrenaline, recurring dreams, accounts of psychedelic elves from various cultures, float tanks and the benefits of intentionally losing touch with your senses, and much more! It’s always fun to hear the guys talk together about what's on their minds together, so make sure you join us this week! ----------- *DISCLAIMER: This podcast does NOT provide medical advic...
Phil Hanley
January 20, 2023 10:28 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil sit down with comedian Phil Hanley! You’ll hear the guys talk pro wrestling, about how dyslexia shaped Bob Weir’s musical approach, and conquering nerves for a big audition. Phil also talks about how he cut his teeth as a comic at small clubs in Vancouver, his love for the Grateful Dead and how they influence him in his art form, and much more! Phil Hanley began standup comedy by performing at open mics around Vancouver, often in between bands ...
Norwood Fisher
January 13, 2023 10:06 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBThis week, Mike and Oteil kick off 2023 with Norwood Fisher, bass player from Fishbone! You'll hear Norwood tell the guys about his love for surfing and a story about a gift from Flea, tales of breaking bones bombing hills and playing shows injured, and why 2023 is going to be a great year. You’ll also hear him talk about his love of the Grateful Dead and other legendary groups as a young student of music, wild party stories from back in the day and how the universe told him to get sober, an...
Norwood Fisher of Fishbone
January 13, 2023 10:06 - 1 hourThis week, Mike and Oteil kick off 2023 with Norwood Fisher, bass player from Fishbone! You'll hear Norwood tell the guys about his love for surfing and a story about a gift from Flea, tales of breaking bones bombing hills and playing shows injured, and why 2023 is going to be a great year. You’ll also hear him talk about his love of the Grateful Dead and other legendary groups as a young student of music, wild party stories from back in the day and how the universe told him to get sober, and...
James Casey
December 23, 2022 10:16 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, the incredible James Casey joins the guys to talk about his new Christmas album, his productive musical stay in Hawaii during the pandemic, and how his experience battling cancer has changed him for the better both as a person and as a musician. You’ll also hear James talk about the way he adjusts his in-ear monitors to balance hearing the band and the crowd during shows, developing new levels of familiarity with his body through his experience with cancer, an...
Amy Cuddy
December 09, 2022 10:36 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time social psychologist Amy Cuddy joins Mike and Oteil to discuss universal truths of the brain, how Amy re-learned how to learn after being in a car accident in college, and how to turn anxiety into excitement. Amy also gives the guys great advice on managing stage fright, and they talk about unexpected connections between her professional life and the Grateful Dead, and the worst elevator pitch ever. Dr. Amy Cuddy is a social psychologist, bestselling author, award-wi...
Lester Chambers
December 02, 2022 10:42 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike sit down with legendary singer Lester Chambers of the Chambers Brothers. Lester talks with the guys about how to instill habits of happiness instead of negativity within one’s self, the incredible story about how he escaped from a sharecropper’s farm with his family to move to Los Angeles and begin his music career, and why you need to always put yourself first in life. Lester also tells the guys about how the Chambers Brothers had to sneak into ...
Smartwool Presents—Interview w/Chris Benchetler (pt. 4)
November 29, 2022 10:55 - 14 minutesThis is a special episode, the conclusion of our interview with professional skier and artist Chris Benchetler. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smartwool Presents—Interview w/Chris Benchetler (pt. 3)
November 28, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutesThis is a special episode, a continuation of our interview with professional skier and artist Chris Benchetler. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smartwool Presents—Interview w/Chris Benchetler (pt. 2)
November 25, 2022 10:53 - 18 minutesThis is a special episode, a continuation of our interview with professional skier and artist Chris Benchetler. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jamie Parganos
November 25, 2022 09:25 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by Jamie Parganos to discuss a clear definition of “mindfulness,” the importance of finding ways to stay creative, and her company Creative Muse Inc., which provides comprehensive programming and mentorship to youth and adults with an emphasis on creativity and mindfulness as 21st century skills. They also discuss reinforcing mindfulness tactics in children in order to develop positive habits, discovering breakthroughs through taking breaks,...
Smartwool Presents—Interview w/Chris Benchetler (pt. 1)
November 23, 2022 10:52 - 19 minutesThis is a special episode, an interview with professional skier and artist Chris Benchetler. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amy Helm
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike are joined by singer-songwriter Amy Helm! Amy and the guys talk about the history of Woodstock before the festival and why she enjoys the artistic community there, the story of Levon Helm quitting Bob Dylan’s electric band to work on an oil rig in New Orleans, and the importance of being pushed off a musical cliff every once in a while. Amy also tells the guys a story about how her mettle was tested as a young musician in front of an all-star lin...
DJ Logic
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by DJ Logic! You’ll hear the guys discuss DJ Logic’s formative musical influences that he listened to while growing up in The Bronx, the improvisational spirit of his music, and linking up with Medeski, Martin, and Wood at CBGB. You’ll also hear them discuss meditation and finding your ideal mental space, how all the different flavors of NYC music inspire DJ Logic, spinning records on vinyl vs. digitally, and why he feels like he comes from ...
Justin Levy
November 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike are joined by Justin Levy, executive director of Conscious Alliance. Justin tells the guys about the work that Conscious Alliance does to provide food for people in need throughout America, how his experience with Cerebral Palsy helped him develop a positive outlook on the world, and the extremely gratifying emotional reaction that he experiences from Conscious Alliance. He also tells the guys about the logistics of efficient food distribution, w...
Bill Summers
October 28, 2022 04:33 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time percussion legend Bill Summers joins Oteil and Mike to talk about his spiritual process of becoming a priest, Bill’s incredible career as a drummer, and why you can never ask a question if you already know the answer. Bill also talks with the guys about the deep wounds of slavery in America, how winning a racehorse bet lead Bill to meet Herbie Hancock, and his decades-long connection with the city of New Orleans. Bill Summers is a New Orleans based Afro-Cuban jazz/L...
Headcount
October 21, 2022 09:39 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time co-founder of voter registration organization Headcount, Andy Bernstein, joins Oteil and Mike to catch up on Headcount's banner year leading up to the 2022 midterm elections. Andy discusses their mission to get “everyone politically engaged,” and why it’s critically important to listen to one another, especially if you have an opposing point of view. HeadCount is a non-partisan organization that uses the power of music to register voters and promote participation i...
Anthony Coscia
October 14, 2022 09:57 - 57 minutesThis week on Comes A Time the creator of the mini Wall of Sound, Anthony Coscia, joins the guys to discuss his origin story of how he hopped on “the bus,” his career of building guitars and speaker cabinets, and how the Grateful Dead approached the fine details of sound. Anthony gives the guys a fascinating in-depth rundown on how the Wall of Sound worked, and provides unique and unknown insights on how the Dead pulled off touring with the biggest PA system ever. Anthony Coscia is a luthier...
Scott Murawski
October 07, 2022 09:26 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by legendary guitarist Scott Murawkski to talk about how he joined Max Creek on lead guitar at age 15, his first Grateful Dead shows in 1974 seeing the Wall of Sound and a beardless Jerry, and the formation of BK3, a trio founded by Scott, Oteil, and Bill Kreutzman. The guys also discuss the 50th anniversary of Max Creek, how Scott met Mike Gordon when Mike approached him as a fan, and Scott’s earliest musical influences. Scott Mura...
Jay Blakesberg
September 30, 2022 09:01 - 1 hourThis week Mike and Oteil chat with legendary rock photographer Jay Blakesberg. You'll hear the guys talk about Jay's new visual autobiography RetroBlakesberg, his early days as a photographer shooting alternative rock bands like the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Soundgarden, and why he loves shooting artists consistently throughout their careers. You'll also hear Jay tell the guys about some of his favorite moments shooting the Grateful Dead, the differences between digital and film photography, ...
The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast
September 23, 2022 09:00 - 2 hoursThis week we have a treat for you as the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast takes over our feed for an episode! Hear the story behind the band's 1972 show in Denmark. The entire recently-concluded season of the Deadcast focuses on the legendary Europe '72 tour and contains fascinating information about every show from the people who were there. The Denmark show is also the subject of the next Meet Up At the Movies on November 1st & 5th: https://www.meetupatthemovies.com/ The Good Ol' Grateful Dead...
Eric Limarenko
September 16, 2022 10:15 - 1 hourThis week Mike and Oteil have a lighthearted conversation with Comes A Time producer and video editor, Eric Limarenko, about his love of action figure collecting. They discuss Eric’s Instagram account @norrin_raddicalz, which highlights his action figure photography and stop motion projects. Other obsessions like Phish, collectable cards, Grateful Dead tapes, and posters are all part of this fun episode. Eric Limarenko is a multi-media artist who has been involved in the post production indu...
Kendall Corso
September 09, 2022 03:46 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome Kendall Corso onto the show to discuss her non-profit, backline, and how it’s helping music industry professionals and their families to overcome mental health struggles, and navigate life without a guidebook. They also talk about adapting to changes in priorities and identity over time, the importance of creating spaces to talk about mental health-related challenges, and Oteil and Mike break down the things they do to bring themselves c...
Peter Shapiro
September 02, 2022 17:10 - 1 hourToday’s guest is the one and only music entrepreneur Peter Shapiro - a visionary of many talents, you may know him as the owner and operator of the Brooklyn Bowl venues, the legendary Capitol Theatre, and the Wetlands Preserve in its day. In 2015, he produced Fare Thee Well: Celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead, at Levi’s Stadium in California and Chicago’s Soldier Field. Most recently, he's published a book examining his personal journey titled The Music Never Stops: What putting on 10,...
Robert Walter
August 26, 2022 03:07 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by keyboard wizard, Robert Walter! Robert joins the guys from his tour with Roger Waters of Pink Floyd to talk about what it’s like being on the road with one of his all-time favorite musicians, the process of re-releasing The Greyboy Allstars 1997 classic album A Town Called Earth, and his early days as a musician in the San Diego punk scene. Robert also dives deep on his broad array of musical influences, why great musicians aren’t preten...
Mark Rodriguez
August 19, 2022 07:24 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome artist and author Mark Rodriguez onto the show. Mark tells the guys all about his new book, After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995, and the decades of work that went into creating it. They discuss Mark’s creative process, the culture and history of tapers, sonic differences between rural and urban areas, and how the Grateful Dead figured out the monetary side of music despite their core philosophies directly oppo...
Nigel Hall
August 12, 2022 09:26 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by vocalist and keyboardist Nigel Hall. Nigel and Oteil grew up in the same neighborhood, and they waste no time reconnecting as they dive into a riveting conversation that covers everything from Nigel’s new musical project, to a deep dive on bass and Nigel’s musical philosophy, to Nigel’s discovery of the superpower of sobriety. The guys also discuss the importance of not worrying about what you can’t control, how Kofi Burbridge made Nigel...
Ted Alexandro
August 05, 2022 14:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil are joined by comedian Ted Alexandro. Ted tells the guys about his current tour with Jim Gaffigan, why he enjoys meeting different people from different worlds through his standup career, and the rewarding challenge of closing for Roger Waters and Cornel West at a gig. The guys also discuss Ted’s progressive religious background, similarities between musical improvisation and standup, how Ted created his last special from combining clips from several ...
Peter Coyote
July 29, 2022 16:38 - 55 minutesOn this episode of Comes A Time, you’ll hear from a voice that you’ve certainly heard from on TV before, Peter Coyote. Peter tells the guys about his two new books that he just released, what Haight-Ashbury was like before the hippies moved in, and how he got away with smuggling 8 kilos of weed from Mexico into America. Peter also talks about the Diggers and how they won important cultural battles, capitalism dying from its own internal contradictions, and he even reads a letter that he’s wri...
Christian McBride
July 22, 2022 13:52 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, upright bass giant Christian McBride joins Mike and Oteil to talk about playing with James Brown and other legendary musicians like Bob Weir and Paul McCartney, why the road isn’t always as glamorous as it seems, and how his Philadelphia roots made him an open-minded musician. You’ll also hear Christian express his admiration for his mentor Ray Brown, describe his unconventional early musical education, and talk about why he needs to be alone for 15 minutes before a...
On The Road
July 15, 2022 13:58 - 44 minutesOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil checks in from https://deadandcompany.com/ as he tells Mike why he’s so happy on the road right now, talks about his new bass and how it’s affecting the great tour that he’s having. The guys also discuss why indulging in both kindness and nature can help one have an easier time staying present, helpful tips on reminding ourselves important things that we often forget, and Oteil speculates as to how creative we could all be if all limitations were removed....
Michael Meade Returns
July 08, 2022 13:43 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome Michael Meade back onto the show! You’ll hear Michael discuss the importance of sacred human rituals, how to manage the pressure and chaos of the digital world, and “the God of modern culture.” Michael also tells the guys about ways of reimagining culture that will help our society grow, why artistry helps communities to thrive, stories of the feminine creator, and remodeling our perception of death. Michael Meade, D.H.L., is a renowned storyt...
Richard Schwartz
July 01, 2022 09:38 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome forward-looking psychotherapist, Richard Schwartz, onto the show. You’ll hear the guys talk about the genesis and benefits of Richard’s Internal Family Systems model of psychotherapy, different religious interpretations of the “Self,” and the importance of listening to negative parts of yourself instead of ignoring them. Richard also walks Oteil through an exercise to help him sort out his “negative” internal parts, and fills the guys in on pra...
Joe Russo
June 24, 2022 09:11 - 1 hourFor the 100th episode of Comes A Time, Joe Russo joins Mike and Oteil to talk about the wonders of transcendental meditation, Joe’s discovery of the limitless nature of Grateful Dead music through Joe Russo’s Almost Dead, and why JRAD is constantly looking for new ways to challenge one another. Joe also tells the guys about jamming with Trey Anastasio, Scott Metzger, Dave Dreiwitz, and Jeff Tansky to help Trey prepare for Fare Thee Well, how playing with Fat Mama changed his approach to drumm...
Joe Corsello
June 17, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike talk with jazz drummer Joe Corsello. Joe tells the guys what it was like to play with Benny Goodman, watch Miles Davis and Bill Evans play from a few feet away (for $2 dollars), and perform a high-pressure audition for Sonny Rollins. You’ll also hear Joe detail his experience climbing the ladder of musicianship, talk about how the music business has changed since the pandemic, and recall a life-altering Dave Brubeck concert that he saw when he was 11 y...
Ready For Tour
June 10, 2022 09:54 - 54 minutesOn this episode of Comes A Time Mike and Oteil debrief before Oteil hits the road for Dead & Company summer tour. You’ll hear the guys relive the roller skating and skateboarding days of their youths, talk about breaking bones, funny observations about tour travels, and much more. You’ll even hear Oteil design his dream tour bus! ----------- *DISCLAIMER: This podcast does NOT provide medical advice. The information contained in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only...
Wavy Gravy
June 03, 2022 09:08 - 59 minutesThis week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil sit down with a hippie icon and a legend of the counterculture movement- the one and only Wavy Gravy! You’ll hear Wavy tell the guys about his friendship with Bob Dylan when they lived atop the Gaslight Cafe in New York City, opening for John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk, and taking walks with Albert Einstein. The guys also discuss Wavy’s Seva Foundation which helps develop self-sustaining programs that preserve and restore sight for the blind, the ear...
Brando Rich (CashorTrade)
May 27, 2022 09:25 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome Brando Rich, founder and CEO of CashorTrade, onto the show. You’ll hear the guys discuss the origin of CashorTrade and the principle ideas behind the service, how the company has maintained the feel of a close-knit community as they’ve grown larger, and the war between artists and fans and big ticketing companies. You’ll also hear Brando tell the guys a few stories about the unique ways that CashorTrade connects old and new friends, expla...
Marco Benevento
May 20, 2022 09:07 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by one of the most talented musicians on the planet- the one-and-only Marco Benevento! You’ll hear Marco talk about his upcoming record and the experience of playing all of the instruments on the album, touring with Mike Gordon, Joe Russo, and Trey Anastasio as GRAB back in the early 2000’s, and the deeply emotional experience of returning to the stage after being sidelined for over a year during the pandemic. The guys also talk about Marco’...
Oteil is Back!
May 13, 2022 09:28 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike celebrate the life and legacy of Oteil’s father, William Burbridge Jr., who passed away on April 29, 2022. You’ll hear Oteil remember touching memories from his father’s life as the guys dive deep into the mysticism of life and death, offering powerful advice on the paradox between love and pain. They also provide an in-depth explanation of “the frequency” that is so often mentioned on Comes A Time, talk about the karma of suffering, why we shoul...
Jesse Jarnow and Rich Mahan
May 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by the hosts of the Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast, Jesse Jarnow and Rich Mahan, for a riveting hour of conversation on why the Dead were so good at channeling emotion through music, how Jesse and Rich create a Grateful Dead time machine through their podcast, and just how abnormal a Dead show was in comparison to any other rock concert. They also discuss the acutely particular circumstances that allowed the Dead to have the level of success tha...
Adam Deitch and Jesus Coomes
April 29, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Adam Deitch and Erick “Jesus” Coomes of Lettuce join the guys to talk about the present iteration of the band and their new album, Unify, how hip hop was a major part of Lettuce’s musical identity, and a story from Jesus about getting Kanye West’s number on his Nokia phone, and then jamming on “All Falls Down.” You’ll also hear about how Jesus and Adam met through a jam with “Lil’ John” Roberts, a deep dive on sampling and different variations of funk, and how...
Ivan Neville
April 15, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by an all-time great New Orleans musician- Ivan Neville! You’ll hear the three discuss Dumstaphunk playing the Superdome and how Ivan is the only person to open for the Rolling Stones at the Superdome twice, Ivan's first payed gig and what it was like to play with the Neville Brothers, and an interesting explanation on where the New Orleans Groove comes from. Ivan passionately tells the guys how Kofi’s playing used to blow his mind, a...
Anna Lembke
April 08, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, Dr. Anna Lembke talks with Mike and Oteil about “digital drugs” and how they exploit our motivational neural pathways, the balance between pain and pleasure from a psychological standpoint, and why Dr. Lembke prefers natural, behavior-focused solutions over prescribed medication. The three also discuss physical manifestation of spiritual growth, and why it’s helpful to treat our relationship with “digital drugs” the same way we treat our relationship with food. Dr. ...
Weedie Braimah
April 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Weedie Braimah joins Oteil and Mike to talk about the 111 generations of drummers in his family, how the emotional articulation of rhythm has changed throughout the history of Africa and America, and Weedie’s new album, The Hands of Time, which was ranked #8 on Time Magazine’s list of the 10 best albums of 2021. A captivating storyteller, Weedie also tells the guys about how his parents met- a story that objectively confirms that he exists because of an undeni...
Recap the Cap
March 25, 2022 07:00 - 1 hourThis week on Comes A Time, the guys recap the Oteil and Friends run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on March 11th & 12th, 2022. The band featured Eric Krasno, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, James Casey, Tom Guarna, and Pete Lavezzoli. Oteil talks about the process of preparing and rehearsing for the shows and shares some of the context that different band members were coming in with. The two run through the setlists of the evenings and discuss all their favorit...