No Simple Road

Osiris Media / No Simple Road Media•www.nosimpleroad.com

More than just a Grateful Dead Podcast, more than a music and culture show, something other than a family of cosmic wanderers.... Join the hosts of No Simple Road as they dive deep into the world of psychedelic exploration, music, art, and spirituality. Each week, they bring you captivating interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and visionaries from all walks of life. Join them on their long strange trip! Support this show http://www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad

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Episodes

Episode 9 - Gettin' Kicked By The Mule

A post-show recap of Gov't Mule @ the Roseland theater here in Portland, Oregon. Apple & Aaron spend some time on the porch talking about what went down at the show and feeling really relaxed. Honestly, I don't even remember recording this one.... so enjoy! Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2017•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8 - Going Deep With Psychedelic Milk Podcast Host Ed Liu

The Psychedelic Milk is one of the most popular Psychedelic Podcasts. The Schapladay Crew talks with the host of that show and dives into getting to know the man behind the curtain. We cover why he ever was interested in Psychedelics, what kept him coming back, and what tools he's learned through his journeys to fight off the struggle that comes from having the veil of our reality torn. **Check him out at:** [www.psychedelicmilk.com](http://www.psychedelicmilk.com/ "Ed's Show Page") [Link to his...

Sep 12, 2017•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7 - Getting Real With Actress and Model Sydney Schafer

Melanie and Aaron interview actress and model Sydney Schafer (their Daughter) and talk about what it's like to grow up with psychedelic parents, getting real with yourself, and finding your own path in the world. Follow Sydney on Instagram @syderoni Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 03, 2017•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6 - The Dead Keep Following Him - Danny The Cannabis Connoisseur

A drunken afternoon on the porch becomes one hell of a funny episode as we interview Danny from the Portland cannabis scene. We cover listening to the Grateful Dead and fall foliage, how audio engineering can be what turns us on, and the majesty of Hall & Oats. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2017•35 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5 - The Revolution Will Be Podcasted

This week we hear from two members of the Schapladay crew and their idea of what "church" means, the revolution of podcasting, and how a guitar can become Ganesh. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2017•54 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4 - The Grateful Dead Make Him Lose His Moves (Tanner Polednak)

Our interview with musician and friend Tanner Polednak. We discuss losing his moves, his first experiences with jamming, and what it's like to hear with different ears. Check out his music at: [https://soundcloud.com/tanner-james-polednak](https://soundcloud.com/tanner-james-polednak "DEZARAT TANNER") Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3 - The Grateful Dead Make a Family

Our interview with the Matriarch of the Schapladay Pad and the twisted tale of two roads intersecting and becoming one. We hear how the two met and became intertwined for this incarnation and how the Grateful Dead made a family out of a lone soldier and a single Mom. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 05, 2017•54 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2 - The Grateful Dead Took the Weight

An interview with fellow traveler and friend for 30+ years talking about his first experience with the Dead and way too much psychedelics. We dive into his first setlist, Phish, the road, dancing during Space, and what it's like when your best friend becomes a Deadhead and you're not. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2017•51 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1-The Grateful Dead made me no longer feel like a stranger

The first episode of a new podcast talking about the love of the Grateful Dead, psychedelics, and living a life that is part of the Long Strange Trip. The Conductor introduces himself, sets up what we're all about, and tells his story of how he got on the bus. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/nosimpleroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2017•35 min•Ep. 1

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