This 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 early ...
Jun 03, 2022•56 min
On 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, explain ...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This 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’s n...
May 20, 2022•59 min
On 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 shouldn'...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 15 min
This 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 that t...
May 06, 2022•1 hr 18 min
On 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 th...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 11 min
This week on Comes A Time while Oteil is off making incredible music for some of you listeners, Adam Bramlage is back to talk with Mike about the fascinating history of psychedelic mysticism, the roots of the Grateful Dead in American culture, and integrating microdosing into your life so that you do the healing, not the psychedelic. They also discuss obstacles in the path of legalizing psychedelics, a theory that Jesus was a mushroom, admitting that you “don’t know,” and the bright future of Ad...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min
On 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, and ...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 21 min
This 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. Lem...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 13 min
On 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 undeniabl...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min
This 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 favori...
Mar 25, 2022•57 min
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome Stephan Schwartz, writer, faculty member, and researcher focused on consciousness and extraordinary human functioning. Stephan shares his theories on non-local consciousness and discusses the idea that space-time arises from consciousness, not vice versa. He also goes in-depth on his firsthand experience working with remote viewing as a researcher and practitioner himself. The three also discuss the many parallels between different religions and ...
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 25 min
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome parapsychologist, radio and television interviewer, Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove. They discuss how he became the only recipient of a doctoral diploma in parapsychology at UC Berkeley, the different planes of hyperspace, and higher dimensions of existence - and the many ways humans experience and investigate them. Jeffrey Mishlove is a licensed clinical psychologist, an accomplished radio and television interviewer, and one of the most erudite and articul...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome professional wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page onto the show! You’ll hear Dallas talk with the guys about the years of hard work that went on behind the scenes before he became an “overnight success,” the story of how he set out to become a world champion and accomplished his goal, and why "the worst thing that can happen to you" (other than death) can lead to profound positive change. You’ll also hear about his Relentless documentary, a deep ...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 11 min
On this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike sit down with guitarist Scott Metzger! The three discuss the genesis of Scott’s upcoming solo album, what it was like to watch his now-wife (the incredible violinist, Katie Jacoby) crush her spotlight moment with The Who at Madison Square Garden, and getting a $50 tip from Levon Helm when he worked on a sound crew. They also dive deep on the story behind the guitar that Scott wrote his new record on, the clarity that one experiences once they get s...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 7 min
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil are joined by bassist and singer Karina Rykman! The three discuss the genesis of her band and why she didn’t fully consider herself to be a bassist until she started playing with Marco Benevento, what growing up and living in New York City means to her as a musician, and why she never got into drinking or other substances. Karina also tells the guys about how fellow bassist Dave Dreiwitz gave her the “greatest gift that anybody could give somebody,” and ...
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike’s friend Jon Laster sits down with Oteil and Mike to talk about how hosting a comedy show is like playing point guard, what he learned from moving to New York City as a 23 year-old trying to make it as a comedian, and his newly-launched app BLAPP, which allows users to easily find black-owned businesses in their neighborhood. Jon tells the guys about his experience playing college basketball and what he learned from it, the work that went into developing BLA...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week on Comes A Time, Raghu Markus joins Mike and Oteil to talk about tracing paths of mindfulness, the practice required behind achieving transformation, and how creating mental spaciousness allows us to see more idealistic possibilities in life. They also discuss the monumental importance of teachings from spiritual leaders such as Ram Dass, Dalai Lama, and Neem Karoli Baba, being selfless in the face of both love and fear, and becoming "nobody." Raghu also tells the guys about John Forté...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 13 min
Oteil and Mike are back to kick off 2022 with a very special guest, the one and only Steve Parish! In this conversation you’ll hear one of the wisest, longest-running members of the Grateful Dead family talk about illusions of being on the road, why being a musician is one of the most difficult professions, and Jerry Garcia’s pre-show routine. You’ll also hear the guys discuss the real-world application of “Keep Your Day Job,” Steve’s uncle Mitchell Parish who wrote standards with legends such a...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil talk with Oliver and Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers! You’ll hear about their familial musical roots and the unique artistic connection that they share as brothers, the importance of the collective healing process that our society must go through after COVID-19, and Oteil and Oliver talk about why they each think that their most recent tours were some of the best they’ve ever had. They also discuss Oliver’s recent solo record, the implications of c...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 14 min
This week on Comes A Time, comedian Gary Gulman joins Oteil and Mike to talk about why we’re supposed to be exactly where we are at all times, “doing the work” to improve your mental health and how it’s impossible to stop positive progress once you’ve started, and the importance of simultaneously knowing that you suck and that you’re a badass. They also discuss Gary’s new HBO Max comedy special, the relationship between suffering and art, and Gary’s memoir that he’s working on. Gary offers exper...
Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 14 min
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil sit down to catch up and talk about Oteil’s recent tour with Dead & Company, experiences of spiritual growth, and various forms of inspiration that help guide them along their paths in life. You’ll hear Oteil and Mike compare their own versions of isolation on tour and explain how they process being away from home for extended periods of time, discuss recent positive societal developments related to mental health and work-life balance, and talk...
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 1 min
This week on Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by Michael Meade to discuss the tension between what limits us and what we’re called to do in life, powerful influences of Greek mythology on western societies, and why Michael believes that we all have an intrinsic purpose to be a conduit for good. Michael sheds light on some of our favorite topics discussed on Comes A Time, and provides fascinating insights on the connections between beginnings and endings, ancient and modern-day rites of pa...
Nov 26, 2021•1 hr 40 min
On this episode of Comes A Time, Anthony DiDomenico joins Mike and Oteil to talk about his inspirational weight loss journey, the double-edged sword of saying exactly what you mean, and much to Oteil and Mike’s very pleasant surprise, pro wrestling. Anthony tells the guys about how he aims to provide a voice of support through his podcast, and cathartic experiences that he’s had from diving deep into his own insecurities through stand-up comedy. You’ll also hear a thought-provoking insight from ...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 36 min
This week on Comes A Time, Gary Lambert joins Oteil and Mike to talk about the eclectic range of influences of the Grateful Dead, the ways that art can reflect the state of a society, and why it's important to take healthy breaks from “the earth clock,” as Mike cleverly describes it. You’ll hear Gary tell the guys a serendipitous story about how Phil Lesh directly influenced him to become a bass player, discuss Bill Graham’s incredible attention to detail and his greatness as a promoter, and a j...
Nov 12, 2021•1 hr 29 min
In this special-edition episode Mike and Oteil sit down with former United States Marine, Charles Wojcik, to commemorate Veterans Day and talk about his experience in the military. In this conversation you’ll hear Charles, Oteil, and Mike discuss Charles joining the Marine Corps at 17 (with his father present to grant him legal permission), his two combat deployments to Afghanistan and how he mentally processed them both while he was deployed and once he returned home, and working with Jon Stewa...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of Comes a Time Jim Belushi joins Mike and Oteil from Los Angeles, CA to talk about Belushi’s Farm and how they grow their premium, all-natural cannabis. You’ll also hear Jim tell captivating stories about how cannabis has helped people with chronic medical conditions, and fond memories of his late brother John. Jim tells the guys about demonstrations of loving humanity from neighbors in Oregon during the wake of the deadly wildfires last fall, the full-circle journey of the Blue...
Nov 05, 2021•1 hr 23 min
This week on Comes a Time, the one and only George Porter Jr. joins Oteil and Mike for an enriching conversation about his riveting life in music. You’ll hear about why George is proud of the record that he made over quarantine and how the process of making it was different than what he’s used to, George's indoctrination into the world of the Grateful Dead and why his version of “Eyes of the World” is Oteil’s favorite, as well as what it was like to grow up as a musician in New Orleans. You’ll a...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 27 min
On this episode of Comes a Time Mike and Oteil catch up, and talk through their words half-spoken and thoughts unclear. In this intimate conversation between your Comes A Time hosts, you’ll hear about why it’s crucial to bomb performances on occasion and embrace failure, Mike's appreciation for Norm Macdonald and what made him an all-time great, managing anxiety and other types of adversity that we often encounter, and much more. You’ll also hear Oteil explain a fascinating logical equation abou...
Oct 22, 2021•1 hr 26 min
This week on Comes a Time, psychedelic medical practitioner Will Siu talks with Oteil and Mike about his experience with psychedelics and treating patients with them as a psychotherapist. Having received degrees from several of the most prestigious universities in the world, Will is incredibly knowledgeable on some of our favorite topics here on Comes A Time, and in this conversation the three discuss big business entering the psychedelic world and how that’s changed the dynamic of the field in ...
Oct 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min
