Great podcast; missed listening while you were on hiatus. Enjoy the interviews and recommendations very much. A sweet mix of choice Dead too! Excellent

Jonathan’s depth of knowledge about music is impressive and inspiring. Love these conversations with such a diverse group of musicians. I learn so much about all kinds of music and, of course, The Grateful Dead.

Jonathan is a great supporter of underground music and his Dead mixes are choice.

Big fan. This guy is a great interviewer of other musicians, and the Grateful Dead choice at the end is the cherry on top. This guitar player interviewed this month (Nov 2022) has a sound a little bit like Adam Jones from Tool. I’d love to see this guy play with Danny Carey.

This show offers up great mixes of live Grateful Dead cuts along with interesting interviews with various people connected to the world of The Grateful Dead. Well worth your time to check out!

This is a great show to listen to for all music lovers. I enjoy discovering new bands to listen to, as well as interviews from people I am familiar with. I started listening to the dead about 5 years ago and this podcast has really grown my appreciation and knowledge of the band.

Was Dope!!!

I found my people and it’s amazing!! Very cool podcast.

Been listening for a few months now and really appreciate Jonathan's knowledge of Grateful Dead history and music in general. Keep it coming Jonathan! We're trying to spread the word down here in New Zealand!

I love hearing the samplers of short stretches of different tours. Great song picks. Great mellow radio voice.

Would love tighter show notes but it’s still a brilliant show from an immensely knowledgeable Head. He blends shows seamlessly and I’m utterly grateful. Love the themed shows and it’s a gorgeous course in Dead live history. Excellent work.

The sound quality is stellar. I can hear the notes dancing in the cosmic space. Just pick a show put the AirPods in and enjoy. Thank you for spreading the love

Been listening for a few months and each episode crushes. If I’m cooking up some grub for the tribe, on a walkabout, or needing some reset, this is my soundtrack. Perfect balance of killer jams and history. Feel like I’ll get my Dead PhD after all. Grateful.

Listening while high on weed. Just like the 60’s & early 70’s

This is an awesome podcast for the Dead aficionado and Dead newbie alike. Deep digs, hilarious anecdotes, and always good tunes. Enjoy!

The Dead has such an amazing body of work it’s hard to digest it all. Letting a podcast like this one do the hard work in such an entertaining way makes the journey very enjoyable. #deadfreaksunite

That first China/rider is so fun !! Thank you

A great podcast for serous deadheads and casual listeners alike. Jonathan will turn you into a dead freak if you aren’t already. He knows the dead better than most and has a way of finding gems to bring every show. Additionally, you’ll learn about great, modern artists who were/are inspired by the dead. The show is incredibly well produced. Thanks Jonathan!

If you love/like the Grateful Dead, and you’re not listening to this podcast, then you are doing yourself an immense disservice and need to remedy the situation right quick.

Late getting on the bus with lots of catching up to do. This podcast is an excellent resource for aspiring riders

Love this podcast so much I stuck a sticker on my car. What more can one say?

What a great way to experience the world of the Dead! Jonathan’s NPR-esque tone gives the show a chill vibe that continues with the sweet sweet jams that he drops on the latter half of the eps! Excellent interviews and insight on the band and the culture surrounding it! Thanks and keep on truckin’! Be well J!

I am really digging this podcast. The curation of the music is just fantastic, Great stories and interviews!!! Keep it up!!

This here Deadhead loves what you're doing. The news part and the interviews are great, including the interviews with historical Dead figures and modern psych artists. And the jams deliver. Favorite Dead podcast. Kudos, and thanks!

Some of the most relevant guests in regards to the continuation of the spirit of the Dead. Fantastic interviews. The host listens to his guests and has meaningful conversation rather than talking over them. Easy to listen to voice as well.

I just listened to show #24 & really enjoyed it. There is always an interview or insight that add to the Dead experience. Great show!

Great insights

So far so good. Dipped my toe in with the Jesse Jarnow and Jeff Conklin episodes. Great for the commute and walking the dog. Love the tidbits of trivia, shared experiences, and choice jams.

This podcast takes me back... to a fantastic time of my life that I am now able to access WHENEVER THE HECK I WANT! Isn't that awesome?! AND Amazing! It's like... the podcast is its own PSA. Because the public needs this service! And that is sort of an announcement. Anyway... this podcast is glorious and if you haven't already listened: drop everything now to do so!

This is a fantastic GD pod that’s helped me uncover countless shows to go back and listen to. Jonathan is an excellent host that always steers us in the right direction.

A thought provoking podcast for every Grateful Dead fan out there. Keep it up!

I really enjoy the discussions between the host and guest. He breaks down the intricacies between different eras of the Dead, and highlights the subtle changes in the manner in which they played songs from just days before. I’ve listened to 4 episodes, and the host has chosen great versions of songs, most I hadn’t heard, but all were tremendous. Really happy to find this podcast. Great for those newly introduced to the Dead, and for old heads looking for a unique take.

Jonathan does a fantastic job of both providing an overview of different eras of the Dead and going deep on a theme or era. The two-part show with Jesse Jarnow was an interesting and illuminating deep dive on 1967. Installments like the americana and Jerry's Garcia's birthday show provide a good overview of songs and eras. Well-done all around.

This show has some real “choice” cuts! Hearing these recordings, that may have gone unheard by the larger portion of Dead fans, is amazing. The shows he picks crackle with energy and are certainly alive. His encylopedic knowledge of the band is really cool to hear! Way to go bro!!!

Really enjoying these! Your appreciation and knowledge is superb. Of course you’re working with the best material, but love the way you put it together. Thanks for what you do!

Relatively new to the Dead, appreciate Jonathan sharing his enthusiasm and knowledge with us. I've been immersed in 1977 recordings for a couple of years - Episode 7 of this podcast has moved me to 1972, a phenomenal selection & some great banter between sets.

One of my favorite aspects of the Grateful Dead is the fact that no how many years you dig through their catalog, their is ALWAYS something killer out there that you've never heard before. This podcast is a great example of that. Great selections, a lot that are under the radar. Thanks!

Becoming a big fan of this podcast quickly. Not only does it offer choice selections of classic Grateful Dead shows across all eras, the host Johnathan does an excellent job painting a broader picture of the Dead's career, with the context to help one understand where the Dead was during each show, down to granular details about their tours, their players, and their style over the years. Highly recommended for amateurs who want to learn and explore the grateful dead as well as more experienced listeneres who want an idiosyncratic take on the best rock and roll band ever. Except for Phish.

Love the musical choices and historical dead data and stories. Banter is great too

For people like myself who really like the Dead, but don't know the layers of the Dead, this podcast is a great way to focus on specific styles, themes, and eras of the bands history. Jonathan really does a fantastic job balancing the amount of knowledge he has of the dead, with the music you came for. Fantastic podcast!

An excellent listen for veteran deadheads and neophytes alike. Jonathan knows the Dead front and back, and his podcast is very well produced and quite entertaining.

Glad to have you do so much for the love of sharing. Thank you.

I love listening to the Helping Friendly Podcast and am so happy that Jonathan branched out into the Dead. Great listening for Deadheads, Phans, and people from all walks of life. Hop on the bus friends

My man knows his music and his GD! Thanks for doing this for us to enjoy, J!