This week, guitar teacher Gabe Bergman curates the setlist as Gunnar defends his title against Patrick, Eric, and Orion. Reach out to Gabe for lessons via email (gbergman0211@gmail.com) or through his Instagram . Thanks to ceramics shop Ninth House Goods 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 G...
Jan 29, 2024•56 min
This week, photographer Bob Minkin curates the setlist as 6x champ Steve squares off against Lars, Gunnar, and Warren. Bob's books "Just Jerry" and "Just Bobby" are available now. Thanks to Sunshine Daydream Dyes for providing this week's prize pack, and 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 Guess the Year's Instagram Bob Minkin's Instagram Sunshine Daydrea...
Jan 22, 2024•54 min
This week, John Brackett, author of the newly released book "Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness" curates the setlist as 5x returning champ Steve faces off against Kevin, BJ, and Jim. You can order "Live Dead" via Duke Press and Amazon . Thank you John for also providing a copy as this week's prize pack. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links Guess the Year's Ins...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
This week, Greg DeLuis from DeLuis Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Steve goes up against Vinnie, Brian, and Kevin. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack. This episode is audio only. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: DeLuis Guitars Website DeLuis Guitars Instagram Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joe...
Jan 08, 2024•52 min
Season 2 begins with Jay Faires from Jerry Tone Store curating the setlist and Steve, fresh off his Tournament of Champions victory, resuming his run by taking on Rich, Thomas, and Larry. Thanks to Where's Trey for providing this week's prize pack. You can now watch this episode of Guess the Year on our YouTube channel . To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: Jerry Tone Store Shop Jerry Tone Store Ins...
Jan 01, 2024•57 min
Guess the Year returns with Season 2 beginning 1.1.24... which will feature video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to watch each episode play out. We will of course continue releasing the show as a podcast for those who prefer to listen. Tune in on 1.1.24. New curators, new format (4 contestants per week instead of 5), new finals scoring system (3 songs total-- lower aggregate score wins). Also, please take a moment to rate Guess the Year 5 stars and write a review. I know it isn't fun, but...
Dec 26, 2023•40 sec
This is the second part of a marathon finals matchup. This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here . As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Thanks to everyone for listening and s...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 42
This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. This is the first part of a marathon finals matchup. Part two comes out next week. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here . As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster....
Sep 25, 2023•41 min
There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode.
Sep 18, 2023•3 min
This week, Matt Busch, who oversees the world of Bob Weir, curates the setlist as Murph, Mateo, Todd, Smego, and Andy compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #4. The winner will continue on to the finals. Thank you to TCO Fly Shop for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Some tickets are still available for Bob Weir's tour with Wolf Bros....
Sep 11, 2023•58 min
This week, Cooper, Garrin, Marty, Dean, and Nate compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #3. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to ByJocelyn for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr
This week, Caleb, Luke, Steve, and Jocelyn compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #2. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to JYARZ for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.
Aug 28, 2023•32 min
This week, James, Jeremy, Kyle, and Larry, the Grateful Dentist return to compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #1. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to Phish and Grateful Dead outfitter Section 119 for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. In addition to the competition, we discuss Frank Zappa, Trey vs Jerry’s guitar playing, why ’83 is an underrated year for the Dead, and much more. For those interested in jumping into ...
Aug 21, 2023•41 min
This week, Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh guess the year of Grateful Dead live tracks as a team (this episode was filmed live and is also available on YouTube ). I play five songs and their goal is to be 10 or fewer years off in aggregate. Tickets are on sale now for Sunday Daydream Festival , which takes place on 8/27/23 in Novato, CA. The festival features Phil Lesh & the Terrapin All-Stars, Melvin Seals & JGB, and more. Grahame and Brian are playing for shirts provided by officially lice...
Aug 15, 2023•41 min
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Todd, Joshua, and Jonathan listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (5). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr
This week's episode is a team format (the last match in the series). Returning contestants Smego, Murph, and Geov listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jul 10, 2023•45 min
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Nate, Adam, and Mike listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (7). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jul 03, 2023•48 min
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Cooper, Gemma, and Michael listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jun 27, 2023•47 min
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Luke, Riley, and Caleb listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week. The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jun 19, 2023•47 min
This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Kyle, Jared, and Joseph listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.
Jun 12, 2023•55 min
This week, guitarist Michael Palmisano curates the setlist as Steve goes for the 3peat against John, Doug, Bryan, and Nick. This episode's prize pack is provided by ABDB Designs . Here's a link to Michael Palmisano's online guitar community Guitar Gate and to his YouTube page . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
May 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week, Global Co-Lead of Artist Relations for Amazon Music and Aquarium Drunkard Contributor Stephen Brower curates the setlist as returning champion Steve tries to beat Jimmy, James, and Shane. This episode's prize pack is provided by Trout Stalkers . Here's a link to Stephen Brower's Cosmic Strings playlist on Amazon Music. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
May 08, 2023•1 hr 10 min
This week, Garrin goes for the 3peat against Clay, Adam, Nick, and Steve. This episode's prize pack is provided by TCO Fly Shop . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them.
May 01, 2023•52 min
This week, Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters curates the setlist as defending champ Garrin tries to outduel Joe, Josh, Dave, and Rob. This episode's prize pack is Guess the Year's first official shirt, which will drop this week. Sign up for our mailing list for more information. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This week, Garrin, Jason, Chris, Mike, and Jake duke it out for the vacated title. This episode's prize pack is provided by Shop Posta . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them.
Apr 17, 2023•52 min
This week, New Yorker staff writer Nick Paumgarten curates the setlist as defending champ Mateo tries to outlast Liz, Rob, Andrew, and Tucker. This episode's prize pack is provided by 492 Vintage . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them.
Apr 10, 2023•1 hr 19 min
This week, podcaster and NYT Bestselling author Lara Marie Schoenhals curates the setlist as returning champ Jocelyn tries to defend her title against Nick, Jonathan, Mateo, and David. ___ This episode's prize pack is provided by Jon Griffin Art. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 35 min
This week, Richard Pictures guitarist/singer John Nixon curates the setlist as returning champ Dean tries to fend off Richard, Jocelyn, Glenn, and Andrew. __ This episode's prize pack is provided by Charlie Milkshake . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This week, Professor Eric Mlyn curates the setlist as Jeremy attempts to 3peat against Garth, Ryan, Keith, and his dad, Dean. __ This episode's prize pack is provided by Felixheads , who announces drops via a mailing list . Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them....
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 9 min
This week, legendary photographer Jay Blakesberg curates the setlist as returning champ Jeremy attempts to stave off Geov, Jon, Bill, and Mark. __ This episode's prize is Jay Blakesberg's new book Retro Blakesberg. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot . The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft . Thanks so much to all of them.
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 13 min
