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Helping Friendly Podcast

Osiris Mediawww.hfpod.com
The Helping Friendly Podcast (HFPod) explores the music and fan experience of Phish, through interviews and deep dives on shows and tours. Since 2013, we’ve aimed to bring the fan voice into discussions about Phish, and with the help of our guests, we’re still discovering new angles of appreciation for the band. And when the band is on tour, we provide a review of every show the following day with a fan who was there. As one of our listeners said, “this show has impeccable analysis, stats, commentary and music.” Join us!
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Episodes

4/29/87 - Wednesday Night Three-Setter At Nectar's

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we dip back into the 1980s to discuss Phish's three-set show from Nectar's on 4/29/87. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. We're thrilled to be sponsored by Cash or Trade ! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan H...

Apr 27, 20221 hr 5 minEp. 372

MSG 2022 Recap

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the entire MSG 2022 Run. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. We're thrilled to be sponsored by Cash or Trade ! HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkman and RJ Bee and Megan Glionna. Bro...

Apr 25, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 371

HFPod On Tour (Live) - MSG 4/23/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the final night of Phish's 2022 Run at MSG! Brian, Megan & RJ are here with Patrick Hickey & Joshua Sklarin to breakdown the show and dive into their highlights. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. We're th...

Apr 24, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 370

HFPod On Tour (Live) - MSG 4/22/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the third night of Phish's 2022 Run at MSG! Brian & Megan are here with Seth Gordon-Lipkin and John Bonanno to breakdown the show and dive into their highlights. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll be going LIVE the day after each MSG show at 1pm ET to recap the night before! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visi...

Apr 23, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 369

HFPod On Tour (Live) - MSG 4/21/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the first night of Phish's 2022 Run at MSG! Brian, Megan & Jonathan are here with Lucy Montgomery , Mike Lowe , David Goldstein & Kevin Finkel to breakdown the show and dive into their highlights. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll be going LIVE the day after each MSG show at 1pm ET to recap the night before! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as we...

Apr 22, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 368

HFPod On Tour (Live) - MSG 4/20/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the first night of Phish's 2022 Run at MSG! Brian & Megan are here with Ryan Storm + Tim, Travis & Kevin from Wook+ to breakdown the show and dive into their highlights. --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll be going LIVE the day after each MSG show at 1pm ET to recap the night before! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media A...

Apr 21, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 367

A Celebration of Makisupa Policeman w/ Ben Greenfield

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In today's episode we're joined by Ben Greenfield to discuss the history of Makisupa Policeman. We share our favorite versions as well as dive into notable versions in the song's history! --- Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll be going LIVE the day after each MSG show at 1pm ET to recap the night before! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Fre...

Apr 20, 20221 hr 25 minEp. 366

12/28/11 + MSG 2022 Preview w/ Jake Sherman

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we're joined by Jake Sherman of Punchbowl News to discuss 12/28/11 and share our thoughts on what we may be in store for in the upcoming MSG Run. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll be going LIVE the day after each MSG show at 1pm ET to recap the night before! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CB...

Apr 18, 20221 hr 8 minEp. 365

Spring '92 Pt II: April '92 w/ Benjy Eisen

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we look back at the Spring of 1992 w/ a focus on April 1992. We're joined by Benjy Eisen to break down where Phish was at in April 1992 & focus on three shows we highly recommend: 4/8/92, 4/16/92, and 4/21/92. We also highlight the best moments from the month. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris M...

Apr 13, 20221 hr 42 minEp. 364

A Celebration of Chris Kuroda & The Island Tour

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we discuss Chris Kuroda's first lighting performance w/ Phish on 4/7/89, as well as his overall impact on the band. We share our favorite eras for his lights and discuss what Phish might be without him on board. In addition we dive into The Island Tour and discuss our favorite jams and sets from the legendary run which just celebrated 24 years! Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIR...

Apr 06, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 363

4/4/90 - Phish's First Show In Colorado Since Telluride '88

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we discuss 4/4/90 from Boulder, CO and dive into why Colorado is so important to Phish history. We breakdown the show and dive into our favorite shows Phish has played in Colorado. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Monday & Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your ...

Apr 04, 20221 hr 20 minEp. 362

3/28/90 - The Debut of Tweezer & Its Impact on Phish History

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we discuss 3/28/90 and celebrate the debut of Tweezer! We discuss the show, and where the band was at in the Spring of 1990, while diving into the best Phish shows from Ohio. In addition, we present our essential versions of Tweezer, and discuss why the song is so important in Phish history. We also discuss this great essay written about Phish's first show at Dennison University. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. P...

Mar 30, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 361

Introducing | Sugar Maple

Hey there, HFPod fans! Check out the first episode of our new fiction podcast Sugar Maple , starring Fred Savage. If you like what you hear, be sure to subscribe to hear where the story goes from here! In the series premiere, we meet our narrator, Terrance Woodridge, who brings us a tale he’s chased down: the story of Sugar Maple, the guitar of legend with a timeless sound that's passed from hand to hand over the years. In this episode, we go back to 1951 and hear the story of "Sweet Licks" Bobb...

Mar 24, 202243 min

Gamehendge 3/22/93 - Crest Theater: Sacramento, CA

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we discuss Phish's performance of Gamehendge from 3/22/1993 at the Crest Theater in Sacramento, CA. We dive into the history of Gamehendge and each of it's performances + discuss the morality story at the heart of it. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code...

Mar 23, 20221 hr 18 minEp. 360

Interview Series #1: 6/19/1994

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we discuss Phish's interview with "The Big Daddy Show" from 6/19/94 in Kalamazoo, MI. We break down where the band was at at this point in time + discuss the interview in depth. We'd encourage you to check out the interview below. Part I Part II Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake ...

Mar 16, 202259 minEp. 359

Spring '92 Pt I: March '92 w/ Benjy Eisen

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we look back at the Spring of 1992 w/ a focus on March 1992. We're joined by Benjy Eisen to break down where Phish was at in March 1992 & focus on two shows we highly recommend: 3/13/92 and 3/20/92. We also highlight the best moments from the month. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Suns...

Mar 10, 20221 hr 34 minEp. 358

Mexico 2022 Recap

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we look back at Phish's 2022 Mexico Run. RJ Bee is back from his vacation and we discuss what the vibe was like in Mexico + run through our highlights of each show. In addition, we all recommend a set and a jam from an excellent first run of Phish 2022! Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Suns...

Mar 02, 20221 hr 23 minEp. 357

HFPod On Tour (Live) - Mexico 2/27/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the third night of Phish's 2022 Run in Mexico! Brian is here with very special guests David Goldstein, Myke "Lawn Memo" Menio and Ben Greenfield to chat about the show from the couch + dive into their highlights. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20...

Feb 28, 20221 hr 28 minEp. 356

HFPod On Tour (Live) - Mexico 2/26/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the third night of Phish's 2022 Run in Mexico! Jonathan, Brian, Megan and special guest Ben Greenfield chat about the show from the couch + dive into their highlights. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll also be going LIVE every day at 1pm ET this week to recap Phish's 2022 Mexico Run! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset La...

Feb 27, 20221 hr 17 minEp. 355

HFPod On Tour (Live) - Mexico 2/25/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the second night of Phish's 2022 Run in Mexico! Jonathan & Brian chat about the show from the couch + dive into their highlights. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll also be going LIVE every day at 1pm ET this week to recap Phish's 2022 Mexico Run! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HF...

Feb 26, 20221 hr 11 minEp. 354

HFPod On Tour (Live) - Mexico 2/24/22 Review

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! Today we recap the first night of Phish's 2022 Run in Mexico! Megan & Brian chat about the show from the couch + dive into their highlights. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll also be going LIVE every day at 1pm ET this week to recap Phish's 2022 Mexico Run! Please subscribe to OSIRIS MEDIA on Apple Podcasts to hear BONUS HFPod Episodes as well as all of Osiris Media Ad Free! Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD ...

Feb 25, 20221 hr 2 minEp. 353

June 2012 (Pt I) w/ Ryan Storm

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we look back on the first part of Phish's June 2012 Run with the help of fellow podcaster, Ryan Storm! We focus on June 7 in Worcester - June 24 in Blossom. We discuss the context around the tour as well as our favorite jams, and how we believe this tour influenced Phish going forward. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. We'll also be going LIVE every day at 1pm ET this week to recap Phish's 2022 Mexico Run! Please s...

Feb 23, 20221 hr 46 minEp. 352

Back Tracking: Hoist

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we're restarting the Backtracking project HFPod launched in its first iteration. In this version we're looking at Phish's 1994 release, Hoist. We breakdown the approach to the record and how it differed from album's prior, our thoughts on the crossover attempt on the record, and how these songs have transitioned into the live setting. We also discuss how the record has held up in the years since. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesda...

Feb 16, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 351

Tahoe 7/17/18 w/ Chris Pandolfi

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we're talking Phish's 7/17/18 show in Stateline, NV with Chris Pandolfi of The Infamous Stringdusters. We chat with Christ about touring in early 2022 as well as the Third Season of his fantastic podcast, Inside The Musician's Brain . We then jump into some of his favorite Phish shows before breaking down 7/17/18. The Dusters played an after show following each 2018 Tahoe show and we discuss the thrill of seeing Phish and then applying...

Feb 10, 20221 hr 39 minEp. 350

Amsterdam 2/17/97

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! In this week's episode we're talking Phish's 2/17/97 show in Amsterdam, NE. We breakdown both sets and talk about the fascinating place Phish found themselves in February 1997. We chat through the importance of the show and what it would lead to throughout 1997. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by Jonathan Hart, Brian Brinkm...

Feb 03, 20221 hr 12 minEp. 349

What Does A Phish Show Mean? w/ Groove Therapy

In this week's episode of HFPod On Tour (Live) we're joined by Dr. Leah Taylor and Taraleigh Weathers of the Groove Therapy Podcast! We discuss the origins of their show as well as some of their favorite episodes thus far. In addition, we dive into some of the most impactful shows we've all been to and discuss what they meant to us & how to channel those experiences in other facets of our lives. It's an emotional and insightful episode that highlights the essential nature of live music. Plea...

Jan 26, 20221 hr 22 minEp. 348

Mexico '17

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! We're excited to hang out for another season talking through Phish's career. In this week's episode we're talking through Phish's Mexico 2017 run from January 13-15, 2017. In this episode we discuss the context of the run, breakdown the shows, and talk about how this run impacted the looming Baker's Dozen. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. HFPod on Tour is hoste...

Jan 20, 20221 hr 9 minEp. 347

Hampton '03

Welcome back to HFPod On Tour (Live)! We're excited to hang out for another season talking through Phish's career. In this week's episode we're talking through Phish's three-show 2003 return at Hampton Coliseum from January 2-4, 2003. In this episode we discuss the context of the run, breakdown the shows, and discuss our feelings on 2.0 overall. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Wednesday at 4:30pm ET. Visit Sunset Lake CBD and enter the promo code HFPOD for 20% off your order. HFPod on Tour is hos...

Jan 13, 20221 hr 6 minEp. 346

HFPod On Tour (Live - 1/1) - 12/31/2021 Rock Lititz, PA

In our eighth & FINAL episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we discuss Phish's first ever virtual show from Rock Lititz, PA on 12/31/2021. We talk about the vibe of the show and deep-dive the setlist. Finally, we share our thoughts on what's next for Phish as we turn to 2022. 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 ...

Jan 01, 20221 hr 25 min

HFPod On Tour (Live - 12/23) - Reaction To MSG Announcement

In our seventh episode of HFPod on Tour (Live) presented by Shift Genuine Cannabis and Sec 119 , we live react to Phish's decision to postpone their 2021-22 MSG Run to April 20-23, 2022. We discuss our thoughts on what Phish's touring may look like in 2022, how this postponement impacts the Mexico Run, what MSG in April may be like, and share happy Phish shows to get us through the next week. Tune into our LIVE SHOWS every Tuesday & Thursday at 3pm ET HFPod on Tour is hosted and produced by ...

Dec 23, 20211 hr 19 minEp. 344
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