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“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s enormous mythology in digestible chunks and enlighten life-long Dead Heads about corners of the band’s history they never knew existed. No topic will ...
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Join Jason, Lucy, Rima, Ben, and Erik as we dig deep into HBO's The Last of Us and the upcoming Walking Dead spinoffs. We're all about having fun celebrating these shows, and we love getting your input too. So jump on board and get into The Last of Us and The Walking Dead with us! Join us online at facebook.com/podcastica. Check out our support page at patreon.com/jasoncabassi. We're Podcastica, and we've been doing episode-by-episode deep dives into amazing TV for over a decade now. We're f ...
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Our stadium-sized season finale visits the Dead’s June 1973 mega-gigs with the Allman Brothers Band in Washington DC, featuring the Allmans family, legendary tapers, searing heat, super jams, backstage brawls, & the manifestation of the Ouroboros. Guests: Bunky Odom, Buddy Thornton, Ron Wickersham, Alan Trist, Ben Haller, Peter Rowan, Richard Loren…
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Lucy, Wendy, and Sydney are here to wrap up coverage of season one of the electrifying (bzzzt) Amazon Prime series, The Power. The Power is a thrilling sci-fi drama series based on the bestselling novel by Naomi Alderman. It explores what happens when women around the world suddenly gain the ability to electrocute people with their fingers, creatin…
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The Deadcast visits one of the Dead’s most legendary hometown shows with the band, crew, & Bay Area Dead freaks, featuring 3 sets in the Golden Gate Park sunshine, technological innovations, & an important paper by the Haight Street Free Medical Clinic. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Dave Smith, Bob Barsotti, Ron Wickersham, Jerry Pompili, Ste…
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Feel the ocean breeze and spend a sunny Sunday with the Grateful Dead as the Deadcast visits Santa Barbara ‘73 with first-time showgoer Al Franken, archivist David Lemieux, the show’s promoters, and more. Guests: Al Franken, Jim Curnutt, Sepp Donahower, Rosie McGee, Michael Parrish, Bob Student, Gary Wulfing, David Lemieux See Privacy Policy at htt…
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Alright, it’s the beginning of the end for Fear the Walking Dead! And we decided to publish our first FTWD round-table rant (covering the S8 premiere) on the podcast to give you an idea what these will be like before we move then over to be Patreon-exclusive. And fair warning, this IS the rantiest of rants. • I’m joined this time by Lucy and fellow…
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GotG 3 is out and I (Jason) am so in love with it I thought let’s have a palate cleanser and cover it on the podcast! It was a joy to be joined by Randy “I’m a Zombie Guy” Stevenson to talk it out. Enjoy :) Next up: We’ll be wrapping up coverage of Amazon’s The Power season one, and we may also podcast on the first half of the new dystopian Apple T…
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We time-travel to the Dead’s massive 3-set show in Des Moines, May 1973 (& the first show on the new Here Comes Sunshine box) with stories from Donna Jean, the show’s promoters, & the Dead’s office staff, plus custom gear, big jams, an indoor fireworks fight, etc. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux, Gail Hellund, Rita Gentry, Rosie McGee, Sally Mann Roman…
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We’re so glad to be continuing our seasonal wrap-up crossover tradition with Chris and Jason from The Talking Dead podcast, this time of course for The Last of Us season one! As always, we had a great talk and it was really fun to get the perspective of our good pals from Canada :)If you haven’t already, be sure to check out part 1 over on talkingd…
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The Deadcast takes a special side trip into Jerry Garcia’s extracurricular projects in 1973, exploring his partnerships with organist Merl Saunders & the legendary bluegrass group Old & In the Way with guests David Grisman & Peter Rowan, & how they impacted the Dead’s music. Guests: David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Merl Saunders Jr., Richard Loren, Howa…
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The Deadcast sets course for 1973, diving into the newly announced Here Comes Sunshine box set with firsthand tours of the ambitious family businesses in orbit around the Dead in 1973, including an independent record label, booking company, travel agency, clothing boutique, & more. Guests: Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Alan Trist, Rosie McGee, Steve …
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Evil Dead is back! So Rich, Chris, and Jason are resurrecting our old podcast, Evil Dead ‘Cast, from the depths of the underworld to talk it out. Spoilers: We thought it was pretty righteous. Next up: Our Last of Us season one wrap-up crossover with The Talking Dead podcast. Please follow The ‘Cast of Us on your podcast platform of choice. That’s w…
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Ladies and gentlemen, fellow deadheads, today’s regularly scheduled DeadCast will be coming in the not too distant future, fear not we have all the Golden Yummies lined up for your listening pleasure. You’ll definitely want to join the party when you see what sunshine we have in store, so stay tuned, and we’ll see you just a little bit further down…
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All the buzz lately is about Beef, Steven Yeun and Ali Won’s Netflix series, and so of course we had to cover it. It’s a tale of road rage and revenge, written and directed by by Korean director Lee Sung Jin, and Steven and Ali acted the hell out of it! Join Jason, Karen, David, and Karen S. for an in-depth look!Next up: Evil Dead Rise!Please follo…
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T.C. The Deadcast is honored to welcome Tom Constanten to discuss his remarkable tenure as Grateful Dead keyboardist from late 1968 through early 1970, his work on 3 classic albums, & his adventures before & after the Dead, including his current band Dose Hermanos. Guests: Tom Constanten, Bob Bralove, Henry Kaiser, David Lemieux See Privacy Policy …
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Join Lucy, Karen, and Wendy for an impassioned talk about the new Amazon series, The Power. “The world of The Power is our world, but for one twist of nature. Suddenly, and without warning, all teenage girls in the world develop the power to electrocute people at will. It's hereditary, it's inbuilt, and it can't be taken away from them. Coming aliv…
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Bear’s Choice 50 The Deadcast returns to the Fillmore East and digs into the Dead’s 1st archival live album, History of the Grateful Dead, Volume One (Bear’s Choice), produced by former LSD alchemist Owsley Stanley & released as a tribute to Pigpen just after his death. Guests: Allan Arkush, Gary Lambert, David Lemieux, Starfinder Stanley See Priva…
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It’s our final feedback ep for season one of The Last of Us, and the gangs all here. Big thanks from Lucy, Rima, Erik, Ben, and Jason for a fantastic season you guys. Cheers!!!As always, we’ll be continuing to podcast at least twice a month, so keep us in your feed if you want to hear more.Coming up: • Beef, the Steven Yeun Netflix series.• Evil De…
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Here we are at the (bittersweet?) end of this incredible series! It’s been such a fulfilling experience for all of us, with the show being so fantastic and you guys being so engaged and supportive and terrific. Thanks everybody. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason for our thoughts on the finale, and then all five of us should be back in a few days with the l…
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The Adventures of Pigpen, part 2 The Deadcast concludes our tribute to Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, exploring his years with the Dead, featuring more documents from the McKernan family archives, his alleged firing, former housemate Tom Constanten, lost song lyrics, & last songs. GUESTS: Jim Sullivan, Tom Constanten, Denise Kaufman, Eric Thompson, Starfin…
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Despite (or because of?) the disturbing subject matter, Lucy and I (Jason) had a lot of fun with this one, and also as always we’re honored that you guys share so much with us. Many emotions were felt. Cheers!Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcasticaPlease tell your friends…
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The Adventures of Pigpen, part 1 The Deadcast marks 50 years since the passing of original Grateful Dead frontman Ron “Pigpen” McKernan, in part 1 uncovering his mysterious pre-Dead years in the Palo Alto folk scene, featuring a visit to the McKernan archives, never-heard performances, & archival interviews. GUESTS: Jim Sullivan, Denise Kaufman, Er…
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Brutal f#@ing episode this week! Rima, Erik, and Ben are here to talk it out, including an enthusiastic Game Talk segment.Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/@podcasticaContest• You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an i…
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Some pretty varied opinions about this week’s ep. Most of you were moved by it, and some just ready to get back to Joel and Ellie’s story. As always, tons of great feedback, and you really got me (Jason) and Rima laughing through some of it :) Check out our live instant reactions each Sunday night just after The Last of Us airs: http://youtube.com/…
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Another beautiful yet tragic episode this week, that deepens Ellie’s character and pushes our nostalgia buttons. Join Karen, Lucy, and Jason to talk it out. Contest• You can win two Last of Us tribute posters illustrated by Kirk Manley, plus an original sketch of an infected.• We’ll also give out two runner-up prizes of one tribute poster each.• Ho…
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Your feedback continues to be fun, deep, insightful, enthusiastic, and thought-provoking, leading us to talk about new and different aspect of each episode. Thanks guys! This week Jason and Ben are joined by special guest Pake of Strange Indeed and the Run for Your Lives podcast. Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy …
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Another change of pace this week, as Joel reaches Tommy in Jackson, WY, and comes to terms with what he’s gotta do. Such a great episode: at times funny, tense, heartbreaking, awkward and uncomfortable, moving, inspiring, and ultimately, incredibly worrying. Links:• Pedro Pascal SNL Skit “Waking Up”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GEWSNylwS8• Rut…
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Here ya go, it’s more in-depth, heartfelt feedback from you guys on yet another shocker of an episode of The Last of Us, read and responded to this time by Rima, Erik, and special guest Kristin. Enjoy!Links:• ‘The Last of Us’ Crew Was ‘Banned’ From Saying Zombie on Set: ‘We Weren’t Allowed to Say the Z Word’: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/the-la…
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Yet another heartbreaking episode this week, plus a horde of infected! Incredible. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it all out.Links:• Melanie Lynskey Has Never Been on a Set as Overwhelming as The Last of Us: https://www.vulture.com/article/melanie-lynskey-the-last-of-us-kathleen-interview.html• The Child Clicker's Audition Tape For The Last O…
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Your feedback spans the gamut this week from the deeply heartfelt to the punniest of the puns and everything in between. Join Lucy, Ben, and Jason as we talk it out!Links:• Ben’s Wilhelm podcast: wilhelmpodcast.com • Zombie' Parasite Cordyceps Fungus Takes Over Insects Through Mind Control | National Geographic: https://youtu.be/vijGdWn5-h8• Attack…
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Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. And we kinda loved that Joel and Ellie bonding over puns in this ep, and all the great video-gamey fights, and that the show continues to surprise us and change things up. We also had a few quibbles, and an extra-long Game Talk segment. Enjoy!Pedro Pascal’s excellent SNL monologue: https://www.yo…
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Here is Karen, Lucy, and Jason’s reaction to this week’s stirring episode of The Last of Us, along with two and a half hours of your thoughts too. Enjoy!Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com.Also, please follow us on your podcast platform of choice to help boost us in the rank…
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Oh my gosh, what a surprisingly beautiful and heartbreaking episode this week. Rima, Erik, and Ben talk it out. And in a few days, join Jason, Lucy, and special guest Karen (!) for the listener feedback episode. Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em to thecastofus.com.Also, please follow us on y…
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Another week of fresh insights and fun from you guys on the latest episode. Interesting to see some recurring themes (like a few of you forgot to breathe during the clicker scene). Join Jason, Erik, and Ben as we read / play and respond to all your feedback!Please tell your friends who love The Last of Us about us We’re easy to find. Just send ‘em …
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Okay, after that clicker scene I may not ever need to watch any other “zombie-esque” show again. So freaking cool!! And so much to love about the rest of the show, too. Get ready for some deep appreciation (along with a few very minor quibbles) from Jason, Rima, and Erik. Did you tell your friends who love this show about us? We’re easy to find. Ju…
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You heard what we thought of the premiere, now check out what other listeners thought! Some surprising and insightful comments here, and a whole lot of high praise (with a few grains of salt thrown in to bring things down to earth). So great that so many of you sent in your thoughts! Clearly this show is resonating with Walking Dead fans, and that …
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At last, it’s the first episode of The Last of Us, and Ben, Lucy, and Jason are on deck to talk it out. What an incredible adaptation of an amazing game! Those zeds are just fantastic, the way they lurch around and move all herky jerky :) Love it. In this ep, we go in-depth about the premiere and also compare and contrast with the game. Glad to hav…
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The Last of Us premiere is a mere couple of days away, and to tide you over, here’s our promised debate on whether this show qualifies as a zombie show. Erik, Ben, and Jason are joined by special guest Arnold T. Blumberg, author of books on zombie cinema like Journey of the Living Dead and Zombiemania.You can check out Arnold T. Blumberg’s stuff at…
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Step into the Wayback Machine and travel with us to 2013 when Mr. Blahg (aka Erik) and Jason we’re fresh off of their first playthroughs of The Last of Us and eager to express how fucking great they thought the game was! There’s a quick mildly-spoilery review, and a more in-depth review for those who’ve played the game.Want to be immortalized on ou…
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Here we go, Zedheads, it’s time for The Walking Dead ‘Cast to evolve like an infected Cordyceps monster as we transition to covering HBO’s upcoming adaptation of one of the most incredible video games ever produced, The Last of Us!!! Join us this episode as we explain why we think fans of The Walking Dead will be interested in this show, introduce …
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