In 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...
Nov 12, 2019•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 81
In 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 checkin...
Oct 31, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 80
In 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 Elli...
Oct 22, 2019•3 hr 2 min•Ep. 79
In 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” In...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 78
In 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 ...
Sep 24, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 77
In 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. D...
Sep 19, 2019•1 hr 4 min
In 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 201...
Sep 17, 2019•58 min
In 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: "Da...
Sep 09, 2019•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 76
In 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 but you d...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 75
In 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...
Aug 27, 2019•2 hr 14 min•Ep. 74
In 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: L...
Aug 15, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In 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: 10. ...
Aug 13, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In 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...
Jul 30, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 73
In 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 economies,...
Jul 18, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 72
In 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 go hand i...
Jul 10, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 71
In 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 have a gr...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 70
In 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 demand. They...
Jun 27, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 70
In 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...
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 69
In 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 Bri...
Jun 11, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 68
In 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 drop...
Jun 04, 2019•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 67
In 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 true ...
May 21, 2019•2 hr 29 min•Ep. 66
In 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: Oshin; 09...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 2 min
In 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...
May 07, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 65
In 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 Car...
Apr 29, 2019•48 min
In 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: Sa...
Apr 25, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 64
In 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 ...
Apr 23, 2019•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 63
In 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 amalga...
Apr 16, 2019•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 62
In 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," Underworld...
Apr 02, 2019•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 61
In 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 outsi...
Mar 19, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 60
In 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 Dark...
Mar 15, 2019•50 min
