Undermine
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.2K ratingsUndermine 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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051:Deep Dive into Lyrics
April 28, 2019 20:25 - 1 hour - 64.1 MBIn this episode, Tom dives into the meaning of five popular Phish songs, chosen by co-hosts Tebo Thomas and RJ Bee: Wading in the Velvet Sea, Blaze On, Horn, Bug and Life Boy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
050:Kevin Statesir
March 25, 2019 01:38 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBKevin Statesir, Trey’s brother-in-law and founder of the Burlington Vermont music venue Higher Ground, joins Tom in the studio to discuss Phish from a family perspective, and also how Higher Ground has become an integral piece in the Vermont music puzzle these days. Kevin’s long history in the music biz includes brushes with John Lennon and Keith Richards. Kevin also discusses Trey’s efforts to help with the hurricane-ravaged island of Tortola, Please check out http://trey.com/tortola-relief/...
049:Mike Gordon Part 2
February 18, 2019 03:02 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBA sampling of Mike’s music accompanies further discussion about the creative process. Mike’s solo projects are covered, and songs highlighted. Mike’s motives for each subsequent project seems to change as his collaborations with admirable artists continues to abound. However, Scott Murawski emerges as possibly Mike’s longest collaborator. Mike discusses his extensive journals he keeps about his playing, and gives us a glimpse into these as he shares the best jams from previous tours. Mike tur...
048:Mike Gordon Part 1
February 11, 2019 02:28 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBMike Gordon joins Tom for the Under the Scales Season 3 opener. This is Part 1 of 2. Mike is a bass player, bandleader, consummate collaborator, songwriter, inventor. Mike speaks on the metaphysics of groove. See where this is going? WAS MIKE ALMOST IN THE WHO?? Crazy how many topics we covered, couldn’t get it done in one hour, so enjoy part 1 of the interview now, part 2 coming at you next Monday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
047:New Years Countdown with Scott Marks
December 17, 2018 02:21 - 1 hour - 81.7 MBFor the Season 2 closer of Under the Scales, Mockingbird member Scott Marks - also known as @bizarchive - helps Tom rank the best New Years shows in the Phish 3.0 era. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
046:The Kasvot Vaxt Halloween Prank
November 26, 2018 02:29 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBOn Halloween 2018 in Las Vegas, Phish's costume entailed becoming a Scandinavian dance-pop band from the 80's. How? Why? I talk to my pals to sort it all out. Guests: Brian Brinkman, David Steinberg, Craig Hillwig, Jen Bernstein, RJ Bee, Stephen "Tebo" Thomas, Scott Gray See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
045:Scott Rogowsky
October 29, 2018 01:58 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBAmazing host of the sensational HQ Trivia app, Scott Rogowsky, joins Tom and co-host RJ Bee for a spirited discussion and then a Phish trivia quiz! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
044:Annabel Lukins
September 10, 2018 01:58 - 1 hour - 64.7 MBJam Cruise Director, Loveboat Hostess, Tanuary, Mother Duck…call her what you will, Annabel Lukins will surprise you with her accomplishments, her love of music, and the depth of her abilities to thrive in the music business and be (actual) friends with everyone she encounters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
043:Scott Metzger
August 27, 2018 01:12 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBJRAD guitarist, and Wolf, RANA, Amfibian, F-Hole, Particle and many many others, renaissance man guitarist Scott Metzger talks with Tom and friend Andrew Southern about his musical journey and all those bands! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
042:Nugs.net
July 30, 2018 03:12 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBTom and RJ interview Brad Serling, founder of Nugs.net, the company that powers LivePhish and gets webcasts into your home. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
041:Ben & Jerry's
July 02, 2018 06:39 - 35 minutes - 33 MBTom is joined by Jay Curley of Ben & Jerry's, the ice cream company, to discuss their multi-year relationship with Phish. Engineer: Brian Stollery See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
040:Brad Sands
June 25, 2018 20:54 - 1 hour - 61.7 MBBrad Sands, Phish's longtime road manager - from 1991 to 2004 - talks to Tom and Tebo about the good old days, and has some great behind the scenes stories. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
039:Trey's Ghost Story
June 11, 2018 02:59 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBOsiris co-founder RJ Bee interviews me on Under the Scales for the 20th anniversary of Phish's album Story of the Ghost. We call a special guest to answer some additional questions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
038:Federal Donuts
May 28, 2018 02:32 - 54 minutes - 50 MBI interview Felicia D’Ambrosio, one of the partners of Federal Donuts who supplied all the donuts for Phish’s Baker’s Dozen shows July and August 2017. We learn about stairwells, Neil Young, and that holes are a flavor. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
037:Dicks 2017
May 21, 2018 01:02 - 53 minutes - 49 MBI 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 MBJason 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 MBFor 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 MBAndy 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 MBScott 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 MBBig 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 MBEli 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 MBJazz 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 MBin 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 MBPetrea 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 MBTom 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 MBKelly 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 MBYossarian 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 MBGarrett 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 MBGroupMe 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 MBAndrea 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 MBA 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 MBHolly 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 MBHolly 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 MBThe 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 MBBenjy 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 MBPhan 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 MBI 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 MBMike 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 MBRJ 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 MBTrey 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 MBTrey 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 MBJake 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 MBJen 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 MBTom 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 MBSteve 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 MBRyan 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 MBPaul 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 MBI 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 MBCo-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 MBDerek 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.