This week, Dr. Darryl De Marzio curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by John, Jack, and Bryan. Darryl is the Executive Director of the Portsmouth Institute, Portsmouth Abbey’s Benedictine Center for Catholic Thought, Liturgy, and Culture. Darryl holds a masters and doctoral degree from Columbia University. His scholarship spans philosophy of education, ethical theory, and Catholic educational practice, with articles published in leading journals including Educational Theory, and...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 4 min
This week, professor Rick Monture curates the setlist as returning champ Scott is joined by Adam, Cory, and Matt. Rick is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where he also teaches in the Department of English and Cultural Studies. Rick is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rick is also the author of We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River —which maps ...
Jun 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min
This week, Grammy winning sound engineer David Glasser curates the setlist as returning champ Brendan is joined by Scott, Alec, and Max. David Glasser is founder and chief engineer at Airshow Mastering . With over 35 years in audio engineering, David has mastered thousands of records, including more than 80 GRAMMY nominees. He’s a three-time nominee himself, earning two Grammys for his work on the Anthology of American Folk Music and Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patto...
Jun 02, 2025•54 min
This week, author Ray Robertson curates the setlist as returning champ John is joined by Dylan and Brendan. Ray is the author of multiple novels and nonfiction works, including All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows , a journey through the Dead’s history via fifty iconic performances. Ray’s writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week, journalist, author, and music critic Joel Selvin curates the setlist as returning champ Phil is joined by Brian, John, and Paul. Joel was the longtime pop music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and has written about rock and roll for over 40 years. He’s the author of many books, including Fare Thee Well: The Final Chapter of the Grateful Dead’s Long, Strange Trip and Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day. His latest book, Drum...
May 19, 2025•1 hr 3 min
This week, Brian Anderson, author of the upcoming Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection , curates the setlist as returning champ Denis is joined by Matty, Michael, and Phil. Brian Anderson has been a Webby Award-winning senior features editor, writer, and producer at VICE. More recently, he did a stint running the Science desk at The Atlantic, where he was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for pandemic coverage, and was later a senior editor a...
May 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min
This week, senior writer at Rolling Stone Angie Martoccio curates the setlist as returning champ Zak is joined by Jackson, Denis, and Josh. Angie has written cover stories on Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Boygenius, and interviewed icons like Stevie Nicks, Neil Young, and recently, Bob Weir. Her award-winning work often highlights overlooked women in music history. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Angie's In...
May 05, 2025•1 hr 1 min
This week, Bob Bralove curates the setlist as returning champ Corey is joined by Zak, Dave, and Isaac. Bob Bralove is a musician and producer who worked with Stevie Wonder and the Grateful Dead, helping pioneer the use of synthesizers in live performance. He has continued to release his own music, including his new album with violinist Patti Weiss, Acoustic Conversations . To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Bob's I...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 8 min
This week, Parsons School of Design lecturer Annabelle Walsh curates the setlist as returning champ Pete is joined by Adam, Tomas, and Corey. Annabelle investigates the intersections of subculture, fashion theory, and material culture. Her thesis project at Parsons was entitled Fashion is Dead: The Long Strange History of Deadhead Style. She has presented at the Dead Studies Association Conference. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guessthey...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
This week, author, historian, and Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Pete, and Gavin face off in the Season 2 Tournament of Champions final. Dennis wrote the introduction for The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead―The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter, which is available now. Thanks to Ellisa for providing a beautiful painting of Jerry Garcia as the winner's prize, and Shelburne Farms for hooking up the second and third place fi...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 44
Bestselling author Chuck Klosterman joins the show to give his (non-Deadhead) take on the Grateful Dead. Chuck dishes on why the Dead are tied for 4th on his list of greatest American bands, the Dead's politics, John Mayer's guitar playing, separating the art from the artist, and lots more. Chuck's newest release, The Nineties: A Book , is available in paperback now. This episode is brought to you by Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce . The show poster was created by 30k ft . We'll be back next week with th...
Oct 14, 2024•54 min
This week, Sam Coturri from Winery Sixteen 600 and The Wine Makers podcast curates the setlist as former champs Aron, Pete, and CJ face off. Thanks to Winery Sixteen 600 for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Winery Sixteen 600 The Wine Makers Aron's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Ins...
Oct 07, 2024•59 min
This week, German Deadheads Uwe, Wolfgang, Frank, and Hubertus join for a special Europe '24 episode. This week's prize pack was generously provided by the official Grateful Dead Tarot Cards. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Grateful Dead Tarot Cards 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram...
Sep 30, 2024•41 min
This week, John Henrikson, host of The Deadpod, curates the setlist as former champs Gunnar, Gavin, Edward, and Brett face off. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The Deadpod 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram...
Sep 23, 2024•35 min
This week, Jim Newton, UCLA professor, author, and former LA Times bureau chief, curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Patrick, Sean, and Ben face off. Thanks to Sancho and Althea for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Jim Newton's Author Page Sancho and Althea Website Sancho and Althea Instag...
Sep 16, 2024•54 min
This week, Davis Schneiderman, professor of English at Lake Forrest College, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, and Principal Investigator of a $1.2m Mellon Foundation grant called HUMAN, curates the setlist as returning champ CJ is joined by Ross, Skelly, and Pete. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a pr...
May 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min
This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio (alongside co-producer Ken Siebert) curates the setlist as returning champ Aron is joined by John, CJ, and Jay. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The...
May 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Click here to check out Season 2's official shirt designed by our poster artist, Dillon. The shirt will only be available to buy for 48 hours. Thank you for your endless support. It means the world. This week is a mailbag episode. Listeners sent in tracks (and explanations) which returning champ Henry, as well as Luke, Aron, and Sean guessed the years of. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/mak...
Apr 29, 2024•56 min
This week, Andy Logan from Grateful Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Henry is joined by Brian, Isaac, and Charlie. Thanks to Jerry Tone Store for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Grateful Guitars Jerry Tone Store 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Ninth House Goods...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week, Knob from the Grateful Dead podcast Help on the Way curates the setlist as returning champ Sean is joined by John, David, and Henry. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Help on the Way Podcast Relix's Taper's Section C...
Apr 15, 2024•54 min
This week, professor Michael Kaler, author of the new book Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead curates the setlist as returning champ Edward is joined by Jack, Sean, and Greg. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email:...
Apr 08, 2024•58 min
This week, Kevin from Wook+ curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Gavin is joined by Paul K., Paul S., and Edward. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Wook+ Wook+ Instagram Kevin's Twitter Account Relix's Taper's Section Coll...
Apr 01, 2024•50 min
This week, professor and 3x Guess the Year champ Todd LaMaskin curates the setlist as 2x returning champ Gavin is joined by David, Grant, and Tommy. Thanks to Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. Check out Todd in conversation with author John Brackett (followed by a heady Dead tribute band) on Friday, 3/29, at Fermental in Wilmington, NC. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This week, guitarist, songwriter, and co-host of the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Rich Mahan curates the setlist as returning champ Gavin is joined by Jake, Alyssa, and Darryl. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Rich Mahan's Website Rich Mahan's Instagram The Good Ol...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr
This week, clothing designer Meghan Fabulous curates the setlist as 4x returning champ Brett is joined by Benny, Gavin, and Daniel. Thanks to Meghan for also providing this week's prize pack from her new Grateful Dead Fabulous collection . And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Meghan's Grateful Dead Fabulous Collection Meghan Fabu...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 1 min
This week, Ed Martin, creator of 31 Days of Dead , curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Brett faces off against Tim, Jacob, and John. Thanks to JyArz for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links 31 Days of Dead Instagram Ed's "Thank a Taper" Playlist Phunk Your Face Band Bear's Choice JyArz Gues...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr
This week, Mike plays only Morning Dews as 2x returning champ Brett is joined by Reed, The Old Goat, and Tom. Thanks to candle shop Mundane for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Mundane's Website Mundane's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram...
Feb 26, 2024•44 min
This week, former contestant Kyle curates the setlist as returning champ Brett is joined by Kendall, Dave, and Keeton. Thanks to apparel shop Four Direction Batik for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Four Direction Batik's Instagram Four Direction Batik's Website Bellingham Food Bank Guess th...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 43
This week, artist Mark A. Rodriguez aka Dead Tape Collector curates the setlist as returning champ Ben faces off against Brett, Ricardo, and Mike. Thanks to apparel shop Posta for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Mark's Instagram (which has the list of tapes he's looking for) Mark's book "Aft...
Feb 12, 2024•59 min
This week, writer, psychedelic researcher, and host of the MAPS podcast Zach Leary curates the setlist as returning champ Pat is joined by Ben, Mike, and Billy. Thanks to Antigua Threads for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Zach's Website Zach's Instagram MAPS Podcast Antigua Threads Instagra...
Feb 05, 2024•57 min
