In our seventh episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we discuss Phish's history at Madison Square Garden, what the venue has meant to them, while focusing on their 1996, 2009, and 2017 runs there. In addition, we discuss comparable venues to MSG, and each highlight our favorite shows at the world's most famous arena. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and...
Dec 22, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 343
In our sixth episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we discuss Phish's New Year's Eve shows through history. We chat about the vibe of a 12/31 show vs the rest of the run, the growth the band showcased on these night's through the 90s, and how they've evolved into a display of the band's showmanship in 3.0. We march through them, at a marathon pace, highlighting the best moments of each. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HF...
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 342
In our fifth episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we are joined by Brian Harding, the man behind the Phish on Philm Instagram account. We discuss his upcoming book: Philm 1.0 - The Coffee Table Book , as well as his intro to Phish, his favorite shows, and spend some time digging into the book itself. You can pre-order the book at the link in the description; expect shipments in early-February. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3...
Dec 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 341
In our fourth episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we look back at Phish's History of shows on 12/30s. We discuss the vibe of 12/30 shows, as well as our favorite shows & jams from 12/30s throughout Phish history. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee and Megan Glionna. Brought to you by Osiris Media Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119. Visit ...
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 340
In our third episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we look back at Phish's History of shows on 12/29s. We discuss the vibe of 12/29 shows, as well as our favorite shows & jams from 12/29s throughout Phish history. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee and Megan Glionna. Brought to you by Osiris Media Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119. Visit S...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 339
In our second episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we look back at Phish's December History, with a specific focus on 1995, 1997, and 1999. We discuss the best shows from the month, the differences between a December show and NYE Run show, and pick our favorite December in Phish history. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee and Megan Glionna. Br...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 338
In our first episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we look back once again at Phish 2021, discussing the evolution from Summer To Fall, our favorite shows & jams + our thoughts on Sci Fi Soldiers and its potential impact on Phish going forward. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee and Megan Glionna. Brought to you by Osiris Media Shift Genuin...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 337
In our fifteenth episode of HFPod on Tour - and our SEASON FINALE - presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we dive deep into Phish's 2021 Fall Tour, and focus heavily on the Santa Barbara - Vegas Run with a bit more time to consider it all. In addition, we get a bit of insight into the origins of Sci Fi Soldiers - Get More Down . Thanks so much to Dawn Jenkins for hanging with us! Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam ...
Nov 09, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 336
In our fourteenth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we discuss Phish's Fall Tour Finale in Las Vegas and the Get More Down album they debuted on Halloween. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee. Produced by Matt Dwyer, David Goldstein and Brad TenBrook. Brought to you by Osiris Media a...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 335
In our thirteenth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we are joined by Brian, RJ, Matt & Jonathan to discuss the first eight shows of Phish's Fall 2021 Tour. We discuss the major themes of the tour + offer our predictions for the upcoming Vegas run. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ ...
Oct 26, 2021•55 min•Ep. 334
In our twelfth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we head to San Francisco to do a live show from THRIVE CITY. We were joined by Undermine Head Writer, Benjy Eisen as well as Eliza Allechant of SiriusXM Phish Radio. We chat about Phish's history in San Francisco, the differences between Summer and Fall Tour, as well as the wild Tour Opener in Sacramento. We'll be back next week to breakdown the tour in full! Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show...
Oct 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 333
In our eleventh episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we chat about the great 10/27/1994 show from Charlottesville, VA. Featuring a classic setlist, some jamming hints and a ton of energy leading into the band's first cover Halloween show, it's a great show to check out as we get set for Phish's 2021 Fall Tour. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hos...
Oct 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 332
In our tenth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we chat about Fall 2018, running through the shows and our highlights from a really strong tour. In addition, we breakdown the final week of TAB tour & discuss our thoughts on the really inspiring tour Trey led. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brink...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min•Ep. 331
In our ninth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we chat about the 2021 TAB tour, highlighting the unique sounds Trey has brought to this tour, the differences between 2021 TAB and past years, say a word of love for Tony Markellis, praise Dezron Douglas, and discuss the immediate shift in jamming following the positive COVID-19 Test results for Jen Hartswick. It's a unique episode, a blend of awe and sadness and wonder at the world we're currently living in. Tune into...
Sep 28, 2021•51 min•Ep. 330
In our eighth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we step back to discuss Phish's September 17, 2000 performance from Merriweather Post Pavilion. We chat about the themes of the tour + examine any comparisons between Fall 2000 and Summer 2021. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee. Produ...
Sep 21, 2021•42 min•Ep. 329
In our sevent episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we are so happy to share the recording of our Live Event from the Dick's Lot. We were joined by Ryan Chiachiere of Trey's Guitar Rig , Benjy Eisen , and Scott Marks to discuss Phish's Summer 2021 Tour. In addition, we heard from The Dude of Life & Andy Greenberg's new project, Space Armadillo. It's a fun & lively hour of chatter. Thanks so much to everyone who joined us! Tune into our live video show recaps eve...
Sep 14, 2021•51 min•Ep. 328
In our sixth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we look back on the Shoreline and Dick's runs and discuss the last week of Phish Summer 2021 in full. In addition, we pick our Jam of The Week. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee. Produced by Matt Dwyer, David Goldstein and Brad TenBroo...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 327
In our fifth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we look back on the August 27-29 three show run at The Gorge. We break down the run in full & pick our Jam of The Weekend. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selections! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee. Produced by Matt Dwyer, David Goldstein and Brad TenBrook. Brought to you...
Aug 31, 2021•53 min•Ep. 326
In our fourth episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we take a wide-angle look at the first leg of the Summer 2021 Tour, discussing the major themes & chat about how our perspective has changed since the band briefly closed shop in AC. We also spend some time discussing the upcoming West Coast Run & our thoughts on what might be in store. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The We...
Aug 24, 2021•42 min•Ep. 325
In our third episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we dive into the Hershey-Atlantic City run of tour, and try to identify the best jams and moments of the tour thus far, with an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Then we hear from Jonathan and Ryan Siebert, a taper who’s on tour, to help us follow and break down the shows thus far. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selec...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 324
In our second episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we dive into the Nashville-Deer Creek run of tour, and try to identify the best jams and moments of the tour thus far, with an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Then we hear from Jonathan and Ryan Siebert, a taper who’s on tour, to help us follow and break down the shows thus far. Tune into our live video show recaps every day after a show at 1pm ET. Visit OsirisPod.com/LivePhish to hear our Jam Of The Week selec...
Aug 10, 2021•37 min•Ep. 323
In our first episode of HFPod on Tour, presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis , we dive into the first four shows in the tour, and try to identify the best jams and moments of the tour thus far, with an embarrassment of riches to choose from. Then we hear from Jonathan and Ryan Siebert, a taper who’s on tour, to help us follow and break down the shows thus far. And listen for a very special contest announcement from Shift and Osiris! Get your costumes ready and try your luck. Tune into our live vid...
Aug 03, 2021•35 min•Ep. 322
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•4 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 3 min
Hey, HFPod 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 lyricist Tom Ma...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
This is the end! Not really. All four of us will be back in February for the premier of Undermine . We can't wait to bring you more great conversation in 2021. This week, RJ, Brad, Jonathan, and Matt get together one last time under the "HFPod" moniker to chat about the past seven-plus years of podcasting adventures. In an unedited recording, you will get to hear how Helping Friendly Podcast episodes begin, and end—as a conversation between friends. We would like to thank the guests who have giv...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Season 1Ep. 189
Hello friends! As we near the finish line for the Helping Friendly Podcast and prepare to join with our friends to create Undermine , we spend this hour chatting with Ben Atkind of the band Goose. Ben is a relatively recent convert to Phish fandom thanks to his friends in Goose's inner-circle. We chat with Ben about Goose's rise to fame in the las 18 months, his impression of Phish as a trained musician, and his experience at his first show, 12/29/16. Join us next week for one final official epi...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 188
Welcome back! In another collaboration with our friends at Under the Scales and Beyond the Pond, we're turning our attention to November 1995. Jonathan, Matt, Brad and RJ each chose one jam that we thought captures the spirit of the month, and we talk the tour overall, some other special moments, why Jonathan is a parrothead, and more. Here is our November 1995 playlist. Here are the tunes Jonathan has been creating . Give them a listen. And check out the new episode of the Talkhouse Podcast wit...
Nov 11, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 187
The Harder They Fall 2000! This month, we join our friends at Under The Scales and Beyond The Pond in looking back at the Fall 2000 tour and the end of Phish 1.0. Here on HFPod, we’ll focus on the last week of the tour, in October of 2000. Our friend Justin Bruce , who has been listening to every show since the start of 1999, fills us in on these shows and how they fit into the context of the new millennium. We discussed September of 2000 in episode 141 . Check that out, too! Check out this amaz...
Oct 14, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Happy Birthday, Trey! This week, we keep it simple by celebrating Trey Anastasio’s birthday and recognizing some of our all-time favorite “Trey Moments.” Join us for a listen back at four very tasty segments of Trey playing that have inspired us over the years. THE HARDER THEY FALL 2000 : We will be back on October14th as we join forces with Under The Scales and Beyond The Pond to bring you a comprehensive look back at October 2000, AKA the end of Phish 1.0. Send us your memories on Twitter or a...
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 185
