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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Episode 41: Dr. Fadiman
April 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 66.9 MBOn today’s episode, Oteil and Mike welcome Dr. James Fadiman, psychologist and writer known for his extensive work in the area of psychedelic research. Dr. Fadiman shares his first life-changing experiences with psychedelics, talks about using psychedelics as compared to prescription drugs, the personalities of the best spiritual teachers, and more. He also talks about his research in microdosing, what he’s seen, and what he’s learned. If you’re interested in learning about the potential ben...
Episode 41: Dennis McNally
April 09, 2021 07:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Oteil and Mike talk with Dennis McNally, Author, Historian and longtime publicist for the Grateful Dead. Dennis is also known as the biographer for Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead. Dennis talks about bonding with Jerry over their love for Beat writers, shares stories about Jerry Garcia’s time in the army, and how he wound up writing the band’s biography. He also talks about the Bay Area in the 50’s and 60’s, choosing to write his PhD dissertation on Kerouac and the phil...
Episode 40: Ken Babbs
April 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourMike and Oteil are joined by famous Merry Prankster Ken Babbs. Babbs shares adventures from his time with the Merry Pranksters, tales from the acid tests, and jokes aplenty. Ken talks about the book of stories he’s putting together called “Cronies,” encounters with the Hell’s Angels and Ram Dass, and the three discuss the meaning of the American spirit. Ken Babbs is a famous Merry Prankster who became one of the psychedelic leaders of the 1960s. He along with best friend and Prankster leader...
Episode 39: Victor Wooten
March 26, 2021 09:00 - 2 hours“I love Willie Nelson because nobody has a voice like that. Bob Dylan, I wonder if he can even sing? Can he really even sing? That’s a question. But there is no one like him, so we love him. And to me, that's the thing that really draws people in, whether we realize it or not. Is that when someone realizes who they are so strongly, it touches a part of who we are, and we relate to it.” - Victor Wooten Mike & Oteil are joined by Victor Wooten, a GRAMMY award winning bass player who first came ...
Episode 38: Billy Strings
March 19, 2021 09:00 - 1 hourOteil & Mike talk with singer, songwriter and musician Billy Strings on the heels of his GRAMMY win for Best Bluegrass Album. Billy shares the genesis of his 6-night ESP experiment stream series at the Capitol Theatre, which paid homage to the Grateful Dead’s 1971 run. He talks about the mentors that helped turn his life around, coming full circle when he got to introduce his dad to Bluegrass legends like Del McCoury and David Grisman, and explains how songwriting for him is like traveling th...
Episode 37: Briahna Joy Gray
March 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourMike & Oteil welcome Briahna Joy Gray, National Press Secretary for the Bernie Sanders 2020 presidential campaign and co-host of the Bad Faith podcast. Briahna is a brilliant, sensible, and refreshing voice in progressive politics. She shares the story of giving up her career in law to pursue her passion for writing in the political sphere. The three discuss the twisted incentives and money in politics, the issues with mainstream media, and the value of feeling confident enough to own your ig...
Episode 36: Denise Kaufman
March 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourThis week, Comes a Time welcomes Denise Kaufman, musician, yogi, activist, founding member of the all-girl SF band Ace of Cups, Merry Prankster, and so much more. Having joined her first Civil Rights picket line at 14 years old, Denise found herself as a young activist in the 1960’s San Francisco in the heart of the same world where the Grateful Dead came to be. Denise shares with Mike and Oteil the incredible tale of meeting Ken Kesey, “getting on the bus,” and getting her Prankster nickname...
Episode 35: Eric Krasno
February 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday’s episode is chock-full of adventures from the life of touring musicians. Oteil and Mike are joined by guitarist, producer, and fellow podcaster Eric Krasno. Eric has been a fixture in popular music for decades, and his musical talent and breadth of knowledge is nearly unparalleled. The three discuss the power of discovering certain music at the exact right moment in your life, with Eric sharing his “late” discovery of Bob Dylan. Eric and Oteil trade stories from the road, from embracin...
Episode 34: Bob Weir and Paul Stamets
February 19, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourIf you’re interested in the power of mushrooms and the potential for elevation of human consciousness, you won’t want to miss this episode. Mike & Oteil welcome Paul Stamets, mycologist, entrepreneur, researcher, and expert in all things fungi. Also joining the conversation is Bob Weir, legendary Grateful Dead singer and rhythm guitarist. Paul is a treasure trove of scientific information, delving deep into the latest research happening with Psilocybin and other medicinal mushrooms, from trea...
Episode 33: Ben & Jerry
February 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour“It's partly about lying or not telling the truth, but fundamentally, it's - is there any trust between people and institutions? And if people in those institutions are not telling the truth, there is no trust. And why should you bother listening to anything they tell you or why should you comply with anything you're asked to do if you're not being told the truth?” - Jerry Greenfield On this week’s episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil are joined by the infamous Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfie...
Duncan Trussell
February 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour“We're all going around here acting like you're not going to lose everything, everything at any given moment. That is scary. But the reason it's scary is because you think you have something to lose. That's why it's scary. And so self knowing is where you begin.” - Duncan Trussell This week on Comes a Time, Mike & Oteil get philosophical with Duncan Trussell - comedian, writer, actor, and fellow podcaster as host of the Duncan Trussell Family Hour. The three share an interest in meditation, B...
Episode 31: Dr. Chayim Newman & Zack Borer
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourToday’s episode is the therapy session you didn’t know you needed. Or maybe you did. Dr. Chayim Newman & Zack Borer come back to the podcast as the first repeat guests. The group has an honest conversation about what they’re struggling with, how they’re dealing with it, how they’re not, and what it all means. Buckle your seatbelt and wade through it with us. Reach out your hand if your cup be empty, If your cup is full may it be again. Dr. Chayim Newman (PhD in Clinical Psychology) ’s clini...
Episode 31: Dr. Chayim Newman & Zack Borer
January 29, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 178 MBToday’s episode is the therapy session you didn’t know you needed. Or maybe you did. Dr. Chayim Newman & Zack Borer come back to the podcast as the first repeat guests. The group has an honest conversation about what they’re struggling with, how they’re dealing with it, how they’re not, and what it all means. Buckle your seatbelt and wade through it with us. Reach out your hand if your cup be empty, If your cup is full may it be again. Dr. Chayim Newman (PhD in Clinical Psychology) ’s cl...
Episode 30: Avi Loeb
January 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourOteil & Mike welcome Avi Loeb, Harvard Professor of Science and Chair of the Department of Astronomy. On today’s episode, Avi explains his theory that our solar system was recently visited by advanced alien technology from a distant star, his philosophy around science, and his views on how the academic and scientific community should approach important but taboo topics. You can learn more about Avi on his website here and pre-order his new book - Extraterrestrial: The First Sign of Intelligen...
Episode 29: Ophira Eisenberg
January 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourOteil & Mike chat with comedian Ophira Eisenberg this week on Comes a Time. Ophira shares her experience doing some comedy shows during COVID, and she and Mike discuss the internal monologue and the many quirks that come along with being a comedian. The three ponder the “inner critic,” its many forms and their aspirations of murdering it. Ophira Eisenberg is a standup comedian, writer ,and host of NPR’s national syndicated comedy trivia radio show and podcast Ask Me Another where she intervi...
Episode 28: Capitol Insurrection
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourMike & Oteil share a bonus solo episode this week, discussing the events of January 6th, 2021, when a large group of violent pro-Trump protestors invaded the US Capitol, along with their thoughts around politics today, the current state of the nation and the place of the news and social media in our lives. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hoste...
Episode 27: Don Was
January 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour“If you understand the process of making records, the style of music doesn't matter. What matters is that whoever the artist is, that they're being for real, that they're opening up and letting out this part of their inner life that defies explanation, where words fail to convey the true depth of our inner emotional lives. We use art as a metaphor to communicate it. - Don Was On today's episode of Comes a Time, Mike & Oteil welcome bass player and record producer Don Was, co-founder of the fu...
Episode 26: Jennifer Hartswick
January 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Mike and Oteil chat with singer and trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, best known for her work with Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio. Jennifer talks about performing in Trey's Beacon Jams live streamed series this fall, how it came together, and the details of what it felt like to do. She also discusses the fast-paced and quick-changing style of working with Trey and other members of Phish. She reminisces about growing up in Vermont, recording her recent trio album, Nexus, in Phi...
Episode 26: Jen Hartswick
January 01, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 134 MBOn today’s episode, Mike and Oteil chat with singer and trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick, best known for her work with Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio. Jennifer talks about performing in Trey's Beacon Jams live streamed series this fall, how it came together, and the details of what it felt like to do. She also discusses the fast-paced and quick-changing style of working with Trey and other members of Phish. She reminisces about growing up in Vermont, recording her recent trio album, Nexus, in Ph...
Bob Roth
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 135 MB“The analogy of an ocean, where you have choppy waves on the surface, which is constantly tumbled and the choppy waves on the surface are our thoughts, are our feelings up and down and our life up and down, up and down. Success, failure, happy, sad, love, hate, hot, cold, pleasure, pain. [...] Everyone, like an ocean, has turbulence on the surface. But at the depths of the ocean, it's pretty darn steady and silent. We all have within us that field everyone, whether we believe it, [...] it's ...
Episode 25: Bob Roth
December 23, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour“The analogy of an ocean, where you have choppy waves on the surface, which is constantly tumbled and the choppy waves on the surface are our thoughts, are our feelings up and down and our life up and down, up and down. Success, failure, happy, sad, love, hate, hot, cold, pleasure, pain. [...] Everyone, like an ocean, has turbulence on the surface. But at the depths of the ocean, it's pretty darn steady and silent. We all have within us that field everyone, whether we believe it, [...] it's n...
Episode 24: Kat Dyson
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour“Baby, if you serve the Blues, the Blues will serve you.” - B.B. King, to Kat Dyson Mike & Oteil welcome Kat Dyson, a guitar player and vocalist with an impressive resume after a lifetime of playing with legends, perhaps best known for her time performing and recording alongside Prince, as a member of the New Power Generation. Kat talks about landing her spot touring with Cyndi Lauper, working with Prince, and playing with a laundry list of Jazz greats during her time as a young woman in Mont...
Episode 23: The Evans Brothers
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourThis week, Oteil & Mike welcome brothers Alan and Neal Evans, primarily known as founding members of the Jazz-Funk trio Soulive along with guitar player Eric Krasno. Oteil first met Alan & Neal over 20 years ago, when the two were only 18 and 20 years old. Neal shares the details of his studio setup, the plethora of projects he’s been working on this year, including his own YouTube channel. He also recalls an emotional moment backstage in 2000 with Oteil, a mentor to him, which propels the gr...
Episode 22: Jessica Kirson
December 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourOn this week’s episode, Mike & Oteil go unfiltered with Jessica Kirson, a powerhouse stand-up comedian and a dear friend of Mike’s ever since she offered him a break in the NYC comedy scene years ago. Jessica shares the trials and tribulations of therapy during COVID times, from attempts to heal past trauma through an underwhelming encounter with an excitable horse, to citrus- infused bongo sessions. She talks about listening in on therapy sessions her mother held in the basement of her house...
Episode 21: Bill Walton
November 27, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour“I just love reading about adventure and about history, biography, about why people succeed in life. And one of the overriding themes on the path to success is that as we're all chasing this dream, that when we come to the hurdles, when it seems like it's not going to happen, when the adversity is just overwhelming and just crushing us, somebody, some complete stranger will just come into your life, then all of a sudden give you that little boost, give you the edge, hand you ten dollars, open...
Episode 20: Trackstar The DJ
November 20, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourMike & Oteil welcome Trackstar the DJ, best known as the tour DJ for hip hop duo Run the Jewels. Trackstar shares his incredible journey from his days as a college radio DJ at Washington University in St. Louis, to becoming well known for his mixtapes, to the serendipitous encounters that led to him DJing for his favorite rapper, Atlanta- based Killer Mike. Staying persistent and thinking on his feet, or as he says, “my best talent, I think, is not fucking up,” eventually landed him his spot ...
Episode 19: Dave Schools
November 13, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourMike & Oteil welcome legendary bass player Dave Schools of Widespread Panic. Dave shares his approach to consuming media and how his political views have evolved since his childhood in Richmond, Virginia, as the three cover the current political climate and the polarization we see today. The conversation takes a turn away from current events to the wonders of music, as they discuss Col. Bruce Hampton and his influence, how dancing styles differ between Grateful Dead and Allman Brothers fans, ...
Episode 18: Jonny Podell
November 06, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourIn today’s episode, Mike and Oteil welcome Jonny Podell, veteran music agent whose clients have included the Allman Brothers Band, Cyndi Lauper, Peter Gabriel, George Harrison, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, among many others. Jonny shares tales of debaucherous nights with musical greats and the dark depths of his addiction. He also describes his awakening, discovering meditation, and finding sobriety, joy, and inspiration. Jonny Podell consistently set the trends and created pathways that...
Episode 17: Tony Trischka
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, Mike & Oteil are joined by Banjo virtuoso Tony Trischka, considered among the very best pickers and one of the instrument’s top teachers, notably having taught innovative banjo player Béla Fleck. Tony shares the unlikely story of how he was inspired to pick up the banjo as a politically active 12 year old in Syracuse. Tony also talks about hopping in a VW van to attend the first 3-day Bluegrass festival in 1965, racial tensions in the South mixing with hippie culture, and going bac...
Episode 16: George Wallace
October 23, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourThis week, Mike and Oteil talk with legendary comedian George Wallace, who has been doing comedy for over 40 years. From his early friendship with Jerry Seinfeld, to a long career in stand up in LA, George has been making audiences laugh for a long time. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes! Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Exe...
Episode 15: Liz Dozier
October 16, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Mike & Oteil are joined by Liz Dozier, who tells the story of how she turned a Chicago high school around, which led her to start Chicago Beyond, an organization that invests in youth equity. Liz discusses the challenges that kids face across the country, and why we need to think deeply about what they’re going through before we make any judgments. From education to activism, Liz Dozier has spent her career working tirelessly to disrupt the culture of inequity that is o...
Episode 14: Ronny Chieng
October 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Mike & Oteil talk with comedian Ronny Chieng. Ronny talks about what he’s been doing during the COVID lockdown, how his live performances have changed (Zoom is not great for stand up), and what production for television and film is like now. They discuss the worst gigs they’ve done, the importance of self-awareness, and why Americans should be required to live in another country for a period of time. Ronny Chieng is a Chinese stand-up comedian and actor born in Johor Bahru...
Episode 13: Roy Wood Jr.
October 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Mike & Oteil talk with comedian Roy Wood Jr. Roy shares what quarantine has been like as a comedian, his early experiences doing stand-up in the South, and what he’s picked up from musicians about the art of performance. The three also talk about improvisation in comedy, the current state of live entertainment, and the importance of keeping jokes relevant and impactful. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Roy Wood Jr. began his comedy career in 1998 at the age of 19 while at...
Episode 13: Roy Wood Jr.
October 02, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 87 MBOn today’s episode, Mike & Oteil talk with comedian Roy Wood Jr. Roy shares what quarantine has been like as a comedian, his early experiences doing stand-up in the South, and what he’s picked up from musicians about the art of performance. The three also talk about improvisation in comedy, the current state of live entertainment, and the importance of keeping jokes relevant and impactful. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, Roy Wood Jr. began his comedy career in 1998 at the age of 19 while ...
Episode 12: Dr. Chayim Newman and Zack Borer
September 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourOn today’s episode, Mike & Oteil sit down with Dr. Chayim Newman and Zack Borer, who work with non-profit Backline to provide mental health care services to musicians and music industry folk. After 7 months of the global pandemic affecting the lives of millions, with a country growing in polarization and turmoil as we near an election, mental health in the US and around the world has certainly taken a hit. The crisis has upended the main source of income for touring musicians in particular. Z...
Episode 11: Headcount
September 22, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourAs of today, there are 42 days until the Presidential election. This is the most important election for our generation, so today’s episode focuses on where, when, and how to vote. Guests Marc Brownstein and Andy Bernstein, co-founders of voter registration organization Headcount, join Oteil and Mike to answer questions about voting in 2020, from whether we should be worried about voting by mail to how to make sure you’re registered and how to track your ballot online. Marc and Andy discuss th...
Episode 10: Let's Talk About Race
September 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourIn this powerful, important episode, Oteil and Mike focus on the topic of race. Inviting listeners into their conversation, the two discuss the activists and change makers who have fought against racism throughout history, and what’s needed to change the racism that exists deep within our system. Oteil talks about his family history and his own experiences with racism, explains the “one drop” rule, and why we all need to educate ourselves in order to understand the issues and ultimately, effe...
Episode 9: Dr. Lita, Derek, and Melonie Mathews
September 11, 2020 09:00 - 2 hoursIn this episode, Oteil and Mike welcome Dr. Lita & Derek Mathews, founders of the Gathering of Nations Powwow, along with their daughter Melonie Mathews. They discuss the beginnings of the Gathering of Nations, the importance of the Powwow and the sharing of oral history in Native American communities, and how the Powwow culture shares similarities to the Grateful Dead community. We also hear about Derek’s experience growing up in Chicago and exposure to music, the family’s journey getting in...
Episode 8: Tom Papa
September 04, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Oteil and Mike welcome comedian Tom Papa for an enlightening conversation about fear and fearlessness, things that have changed since the pandemic, like comedy clubs, and the difference between living in the city versus the country. They discuss the commonalities between comedy and music, the perseverance that’s necessary for success, and their methods for finding balance. Tom Papa is a comedian known for his work in film, television and radio as well as on the live stage. He...
Episode 7: Mickey Hart
August 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Oteil and Mike welcome Mickey Hart to talk about his legendary career with the Grateful Dead, Dead and Co., and the diverse styles of music he’s performed and produced over the years. Mickey discusses what it was like to be in a band with two drummers, why he has a deep appreciation for global music, and what he means when he describes himself as a ‘noiseician’. Mickey Hart is best known as a drummer in the Grateful Dead, which for three decades channeled the voices and visio...
Episode 6: Steve Parish
August 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourIn this episode, Oteil and Mike welcome Steve Parish, longtime crew member for the Grateful Dead and close friend of Jerry Garcia. The three talk about the Dead’s early days in San Francisco, Steve’s career with the band, from roadie to manager; and, why the Dead could be a model for how we should live our lives today. Steve tells Oteil and Mike what he learned 10 years after the legendary 1978 Grateful Dead concert in Egypt, and about that time he delivered a baby while Bob Weir was writing ...
Episode 5: Jim DeSimone
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 1 hourIn this powerful episode, Oteil and Mike welcome Jim DeSimone, a civil rights attorney based in Los Angeles, to learn about what it means to be a civil rights activist, how to transform the police, and why we need to be vigilant about protecting our election. Jim shares his advice on how we can affect change in our communities, and the three discuss what it means to be a “common sense-ist”. Jim DeSimone is the founder of V. James DeSimone Law, a Los Angeles-based litigation practice located ...
Episode 4: Mountain Girl
August 07, 2020 09:10 - 1 hourOn this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike welcome Carolyn Adams Garcia, aka “MG” or Mountain Girl. They talk about the early days of The Grateful Dead and music festivals, the infamous Merry Prankster psychedelics and the mystical experiences that connect to one’s creative spirit. MG shares her insights on the world of music and art, and they discuss the effects of the pandemic on the live music industry. Carolyn Elizabeth Garcia, also known as Mountain Girl, was a Merry Prankster and ...
Episode 3: Bob Weir
August 07, 2020 09:05 - 1 hourIn Episode 3 of Comes A Time, Mike & Oteil chat with Grateful Dead founding member and rhythm guitarist Bob Weir. The three discuss the forced slow- down that’s come out of COVID-19, Bob’s reflections on Jerry Garcia’s passing, and what he learned from both the Acid Tests and years of improvisational performance. Bob shares his views on mortality, his support for peaceful protest, and the merits of listening to music on Vinyl. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher or...
Episode 2: Melvin Seals
August 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hourIn Episode 2 of Comes A Time, Mike & Oteil chat with musician Melvin Seals, longtime friend and collaborator of Jerry Garcia. Melvin tells Oteil and Mike about growing up in the Bay area, learning about music in church and through watching shows like American Bandstand and Midnight Special. They discuss the protests and Black Lives Matter movement, and Marvin discusses his own experiences with racism. They agree that performing with The Grateful Dead and The Jerry Garcia Band is like performi...
Episode 1: The Time Has Come
August 06, 2020 01:03 - 33 minutesIn Comes A Time’s debut episode, Oteil and Mike talk about how they met and became friends, the inception of the podcast, and what listeners can expect from Comes A Time. The two also discuss how their participation in the music & comedy worlds have informed their take on today’s social climate. Comes A Time aims to bring “common sense back to the people” through an open dialogue about the important issues of our time. As the song says, “You gotta make it somehow on the dreams you still beli...
Trailer
August 03, 2020 16:36 - 1 minute - 2.22 MBThese are strange Days, and just when you think it can’t get any weirder, America doesn’t disappoint. As we reach a crossroads on so many different levels—ecologically, economically, politically, spiritually, racially, we are asking yourselves, “How did we get here?," and even more importantly, “Where do we go from here?” 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...