In Episode 133 we go live on YouTube for a free-flowing conversation about Spring 2025, early 2025 albums, and while catching up on Goose and Eggy. It's fun and loose and filled with listener questions! Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you soon! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs Please check out Osiris Media at: OsirisPod.com Check out Episode Notes & Recommendations at: https://medium.com/@sufferingjuke Send us an email: beyondthepondpo...
May 08, 2025•2 hr•Ep. 133
In Episode 132, we tackle our favorite annual topic, counting down our Top Albums of 2024! In this episode we discuss music in 2024, our thoughts on our favorite jambands, look back 5 and 10 yrs to see how our lists have changed, plus rank our favorite albums of the year. It's a jam-packed episode! Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you in 2025! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs Please check out Osiris Media at: OsirisPod.com Please leave us a...
Dec 19, 2024•2 hr 23 min•Ep. 132
In Episode 131 we chat about Phish's Dick's 2024 Run before counting our Top Ten Albums of the 2020s so far. It's been an incredible year of Phish and a wild decade so far, and we dive deep on both. Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you soon! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs You can find us on Instagram: @beyondthepondpodcast You can find us on Twitter: @_beyondthepond Please check out Osiris Media at: OsirisPod.com Check out Episode Notes &...
Oct 24, 2024•2 hr 8 min•Ep. 131
In Episode 130 we try out a new format for BTP: we went live on YouTube and IG for a free-flowing conversation about Summer 2024, Summer 2024 albums, and previewing Dick's 2024! It's fun and lose and goes down like a Lawson's Sip of Sunshine on a glowing August afternoon! Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you soon! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs You can find us on Instagram: @beyondthepondpodcast You can find us on Twitter: @_beyondthepond...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 130
In Episode 129 we answer a listener question: how many waves of Jamband are there, and what are they? We spend the majority of the episode exploring the history of Jambands and chatting through how we have seen the larger genre evolve over the last 50+ years. In addition we count down our ten favorite albums of 2024 so far. Up front we finally chat Phish at Sphere, plus catch up on Goose and Eggy through the first half of 2024. Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you later t...
Jun 18, 2024•2 hr 27 min•Ep. 129
In Episode 128 we chat about Phish's 2024 Run at Moon Palace in Cancun, MX. Focusing on the 35min "Wave of Hope," we discuss how Phish is capable of playing a this level in their 41st year, the connections we hear to Rush's early-80's output, and what this might mean about the upcoming run at the Sphere in mid-April. In addition, we check in with Eggy and Goose to see how early-2024 is treating them, plus celebrate the 10th anniversary of The War on Drug's "Lost In The Dream." Finally we chat ab...
Mar 19, 2024•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 128
In Episode 127 we shine a light on Pitchfork dot com as the site undergoes a period of uncertainty following the announcement that it will be folded into GQ Magazine. A site that has long been a formative inspiration for us as listeners, as well as for this show, we chat about some of our favorite reviews from the site, our thoughts on its evolution over the last decade, and whether or not we think it should've spent more time covering Phish. We spend much of the episode discussing Pitchfork, bu...
Feb 13, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Ep. 127
In Episode 126 we focus on Phish's 2023 New Year's Eve Run with a deep-dive conversation on the jam off "AC/DC Bag" from 12/31/2024. We discuss the first performance of Gamehendge since 7/8/1994, the restructuring of the story, and where this show falls in the larger context of Phish history. We then spin off into a discussion around concept albums. We discuss what makes a great concept album, why so many lead to exhaustion, and how they can be useful for bands. Songs featured in this episode ar...
Jan 23, 2024•2 hr 1 min•Ep. 126
In Episode 125, we tackle our favorite annual topic, counting down our Top Albums of 2023! In this episode we discuss music in 2023, our favorite live shows, our thoughts on our favorite jambands, share our listeners favorite albums, look back 5 and 10 yrs to see how our lists have changed, plus rank our 30 favorite albums of the year. It's a jam-packed episode! Thanks as always for listening and supporting! We'll see you in 2024! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond The Pond Podcast Songs ...
Dec 19, 2023•2 hr 48 min•Ep. 125
In Episode 124 we focus on Phish's 2023 Summer and Fall Tours with a deep-dive conversation on the jams off "Ruby Waves" from Alpharetta, GA on 7/14/23 and Dayton, OH from 10/11/23. We discuss their use of Krautrock as a tool to expand their jams. We then spin off into a discussion around the larger history of Krautrock and some of the formative bands in the genre, as well as a few current bands playing within the style. Finally, we answer a listener question about list making & check in on ...
Nov 16, 2023•2 hr 10 min•Ep. 124
In Episode 123 we turn our attention towards two of our favorite young jambands, Goose and Eggy. We discuss how we got into each band, where new listeners should start with each band, our favorite jams and shows, and ares of improvement we see for both. In addition, we chat about Phish's Summer 2023 Tour and share our highlights. Finally, we discuss a few indie bands that we believe deserve more attention from our listeners. Songs featured in this episode are: Goose: Madhuvan - 11/13/2022 Eggy: ...
Sep 28, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 123
In Episode 122 we discuss one of Phish's more important months in their history: August 1993. We explore why Aug 93 was so essential to Phish's development, how the month impacted other key periods in Phish history, and other band's who have had August 93 moments, with a focus on Belle & Sebastian and Parquet Courts. In addition, we dive into our mailbag and answer some listener questions! Songs featured in this episode are: Belle & Sebastian: "Like Dylan In The Movies" Belle & Sebas...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 122
In Episode 121 we discuss two of Phish's more derided tours: Summer 2004 and Summer 2016. We explore the reasons the tours were met with cool reception, our interpretations of what leads to transitional years in Phish history, and what these tours mean to us as the years have passed. Ahead of this, we share our favorite albums of 2023 so far. In addition, we discuss songs we love off albums we don't love from bands we love. Songs featured in this episode are: Bob Dylan: "Born In Time" (Under The...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Ep. 121
In Episode 120 we discuss Phish's Spring 2023 and Winter 2003 tours and compare where the band was at during each tour. In additional we discuss our three favorite Jazz records of the 2020s so far. 2020s Honorable Mention Jazz Records: The Necks: Three James Schroeder: Mesa Buoy Jeff Parker: Suite For Max Brown BADBADNOTGOOD: Talk Memory John Dwyer: Witch Egg Floating Points & Pharaoh Sanders: Promises NIS: Since Time Is Gravity Elvin Jones: Revival Sam Gendel: blueblue Ilhan Ersahin, Dave H...
May 30, 2023•2 hr•Ep. 120
In Episode 119 we look back at 2013, breaking down Phish's jamming throughout their 30th anniversary, before turning our attention to some of our favorite albums of the year. Songs featured in this episode: Savages: "She Will" Deerhunter: "The Missing" Phosphorescent: "Song For Zula" Boards of Canada: "Jacquard Causeway" Haim: "Forever" Kurt Vile: "Was All Talk" Yo La Tengo: "Ohm: Bill Callahan: "The Sing" Thanks as always for listening and supporting! — — — Check us out on Apple Music: Beyond T...
May 12, 2023•2 hr 30 min•Ep. 119
In Episode 118 we dive into one of our favorite aughts-era indie rock bands, The Walkmen. Ahead of their reunion shows at NYC's Webster Hall in late-April, we highlight their formation, their impact on larger indie rock, and run through their seven albums chronologically while discussing what they've been up to since announcing an indefinite hiatus in 2013. Ahead of our discussion we briefly breakdown Phish's 2023 Mexico Run, our recent outings with Goose and Eggy + share our Top 5 Albums of 202...
Mar 28, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Ep. 118
In Episode 117 we discuss the song "Simple" in three different eras: 11/16/94, 02/20/03, and 08/06/21. Exploring the beauty in the song that bleeds into wild improv, we discuss how this song represents various aspects of Phish history while also serving as a launch pad to their dedication to in the moment evolution. From here we dive into a discussion of Van Gelder studios where we explore the CTI label and the evolution of Jazz in the late-1960's and early-1970s. Songs featured in this episode:...
Feb 14, 2023•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 117
In Episode 116 we discuss Phish's 2022 NYE Run and share the similarities to their NYE Run from 1998. From here we discuss the use of effects in transitional periods for some of our favorite artists before spending some time discussing a genre we've long loved: Shoegaze. Highlighting a few newer Shoegaze bands we discuss the overall scene and why so few Shoegaze bands evolve beyond the mainstay sounds of the genre. Songs featured in this episode: U2: "Zooropa" Neil Young: "Walk With Me" Talk Tal...
Jan 17, 2023•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 116
Welcome back to BTP Land! We're back with our favorite episode of the year: Top Albums of 2022! In this episode we discuss music in 2022, our favorite live shows, our thoughts on young jambands, our biggest disappointments of the year, the bands that came back for us in a big way, plus rank our 15 favorite albums of the year. It's a jam-packed episode where we admit to being wrong on a very important band, plus make a very special announcement at the end about BTP in 2023. Thanks as always for l...
Dec 20, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 115
Your eyes and ears are not deceiving you, there’s a new episode of Beyond the Pond! The battle against Phish myopia rages on. In Episode 114 we do a deep dive into the thirty minute, extremely wide-ranging version of Ghost from Nuremberg, Germany on July 3, 1997. Only the eighth Ghost ever played, Phish is more than comfortable giving it the epic treatment because they were basically capable of ANYTHING in July of 1997, and were already well aware that this song would become a set tentpole for y...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 114
Phish tour is back, and so is the Helping Friendly Podcast! HF Pod On Tour will feature live video Quick Hits at 1pm the day after every show—on Osiris Media's Instagram , Twitter , Facebook and YouTube channels. We'll also have podcast episodes every Tuesday with a rundown of the tour thus far. Featuring great conversation, fans who were at the shows, and lots of laughs and music. Subscribe to the Helping Friendly Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. We'll also be doing a very special event ...
Jul 28, 2021•1 min
Welcome back to The Drop! Starting Monday, July 12, Brian Brinkman & David Goldstein, former hosts of Beyond The Pond, will take over The Drop for a weekly show featuring artist deep-dives, interviews, new album recs, Osiris Podcast recommendations, and much more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 07, 2021•1 min
We have a special episode for you today, looking in depth at JamBase's Cluster Flies , the covers compilation reimagining Phish’s album Farmhouse. The limited-edition 3LP release was mastered by engineer Joe Lambert and features custom artwork and a poster created by longtime Phish collaborator Jim Pollock. You can pre-order the LP and Pollock poster here through Monday, May 3, or pre-order the digital version, which will be released on Friday, April 30. This episode includes an interview with J...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr
Alive Again is a limited series podcast exploring the solo career of Trey Anastasio. Based on extensive interviews with Trey and his bandmates and collaborators, Alive Again will dive into evolution of Trey’s songwriting and creative development, as well as the enduring career of the Trey Anastasio Band. The show will also cover Trey’s memories composing with Ernie Stires, his orchestral work, and his Broadway experience. The band’s experience with The Beacon Jams will be explored as well. Comin...
Apr 14, 2021•2 min
Hey, Beyond The Pond listeners! We're proud to bring you the first episode of our new Phish podcast, Undermine . Check out the first episode here and subscribe on Apple , Spotify , or wherever you get your podcasts. How did a band with no major label from a small city in Northern Vermont become one of the biggest bands in music within a decade? What were the origins of Phish and what laid the foundation for their cultural timeline and organic growth? In the first episode of Undermine, Phish lyri...
Feb 04, 2021•59 min
In Episode 113 we discuss the last four years of Beyond The Pond, chat about our favorite episodes, run through some top five lists, and say goodbye to this project that’s been very near and dear to our hearts for since its inception in late-2016/early-2017. Thank you to everyone who listened, engaged, suggested albums, offered criticism, guested, and offered a top album’s list at the end of each year. We’ve been so lucky to host this show and see it grow far beyond what we would have ever imagi...
Dec 29, 2020•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 113
In Episode 112 we look back on 2020 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition, we discuss our honorable mentions, share our favorite live streams of the year, share our listeners top albums of the year, and count down our favorite 20 records of 2020. David’s Top Ten Albums of 2020 10. Bonny Light Horseman: S/T 9. Phish: Sigma Oasis 8. Arboretum: Let it All In 7. No Joy: Motherhood 6. Porridge Radio: Every Bad 5. Garcia Peoples: Nightcap At Wit’s End 4. Taylor Swift: Folklore 3. De...
Dec 15, 2020•2 hr 59 min•Ep. 112
In Episode 111 we discuss the near perfect take on Bathtub Gin from Limestone, ME on August 17, 1997. A melodic and emotive hose jam, it’s a brilliant example of pure playing, musical connection, and Trey-led jamming that, while it doesn’t break new ground for the band, neither has to. The Went Gin is here to serve as a peak moment of connectivity and communal joy over where Phish was, some 10 months into their reinvention period. Songs featured in this episode are: The Kinks: “This Time Tomorro...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 111
In Episode 110 we discuss the wild and expansive take on Stash from November 14, 1995 in Orlando, Florida. A version which seamlessly moves into Manteca and Dog Faced Boy before closing with Stash , it’s a clear example of the musical heights the band had reached by November 1995, and the musical themes they were toying with as they transitioned towards their 1997–1998 peak that would come. As part of the Osiris Phish podcast ‘November Project’, along with Under The Scales and Helping Friendly P...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 110
In Episode 109 we discuss the hypnotic, groove-driven jam out of first Piper , and later, the debut of the joke soundcheck jam, Guy Forget . A true jam that one can never forget, this represents the last great jam of the 1.0 era, and a testament to how creative Phish was, even in their final few days as a band. As part of the Osiris Phish podcast ‘October Project’, along with Under The Scales and Helping Friendly Podcast , we are examining Phish’s epic Fall 2000 tour. We’d encourage you to check...
Oct 20, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 109
