Best Jamband Podcasts (2024)

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Live 5 - April 18, 2024. 42:58

8h ago42:58

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - 04-04-24 - Infamous Stringdusters - Brown Eyed Women - Sweet Water Music Hall - Mill Valley, CA 05:10 - 04-05-24 - Eggy - Sweat Equity - Hogs for the Cause - New Orleans, LA 19:03 - 004-07-24 - My Morning Jacket - I’m Amazed - Hard Rock Hotel - Riviera Maya, MEX 23:56 -04-09-24 - Goose - Give It Time - The Capitol Theatre - …

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Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 43:33

2d ago43:33

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This week on the show, host Sara J shares her Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 votes and discusses an additional 10 "honorable mentions" from the year. Listen to the "Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast Hall of Fame: Class of 2023 votes playlist powered by nugs.net: https://2nu.gs/4cYQPcJ *New podcast intro and outro music courtesy of Mosey Beat! Check the…

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Top 25 Tours — #19 — Japan 2000 1:09:55

4d ago1:09:55

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Thanks for joining us as we continue to go through this Top 25 Tours project. This episode, we hit Japan 2000. Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Hart, an…

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Live 5 - April 10, 2024. 47:43

8d ago47:43

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - 02-08-24 - Daniel Donato - Sugar Shack - The Drake, Amherst, MA 14:15 - 03-17-24 - Leftover Salmon - Mr.Charlie - Hopmonk Tavern (Early Show), Sebastopol, CA 18:51 - 04-03-24 - Kitchen Dwellers - Ganja Smuggling - Electric City, Buffalo, NY 24:42 - 04-06-24 - Lotus - Airbag - The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY 32:26 - 04-…

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A Conversation with Frank Deringer, frontman for The Jake Deringer Project 42:00

10d ago42:00

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This week I am joined by Frank Deringer, frontman for The Jake Deringer Project! Frank discusses his experience playing an after-party with Jake Cinninger for the first time last February in Madison, WI. describing it as the greatest musical experience of his life. He takes us back to the beginning of his musical journey with his family band, start…

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Tweezer Draft! 1:50:18

15d ago1:50:18

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That's right folks, we brought the draft back and we brought it back real serious like. We're drafting Tweezers. Check out the episode and then vote on who you think won the draft here: osirispod.com/tweezer We'll be back next week with another episode, next time on Japan Summer 2000. Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your though…

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A Conversation with Polysanto 1:41:22

16d ago1:41:22

1:41:22

It's the 250th episode of Dropped Among This Crowd and this week I am joined by Luke, Mitch, Skylar, and Hartland from Denver, CO-based band, Polysanto! We had such a blast in our conversation and boy did we talk about a lot! We get to know a little bit about each of the guys, and how they came together only 10 months ago. A lot has happened in tha…

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Joe Funk of The Kitchen Dwellers 32:30

17d ago32:30

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Amongst the jam bands that seem like they are always on the road are The Kitchen Dwellers. The Montana based quartet are part bluegrass or even jamgrass and part psychedelia. Their unique sound and that constant touring ethos has created quite a story to unpack. The Kitchen Dwellers released their fourth studio album “Seven Devils” a few weeks back…

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Live 5 - March 27, 2024. 1:03:09

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Leftover Salmon - 03-09-24 - Aquatic HitchHiker - Crested Butte Center for the Arts - Crested Butte, CO 16:19 - Eggy - 03-16-24 - Tom Sawyer - Portland House of Music - Portland, ME 35:00 - moe. - 03-19-24 - West LA Fadeaway - Belly Up - Aspen, CO 47:53 - Spafford - 03-21-24 - Shake You Loose - Points Music Sanctuary - Roano…

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A Conversation with lespecial drummer Rory Dolan 1:26:02

24d ago1:26:02

1:26:02

This week on the show I am very excited to be joined by lespecial drummer Rory Dolan! Rory and I cover a lot in our chat, taking it back to the beginning, growing up in Connecticut, starting to play music with bassist Luke at a young age and what it’s like being in a band that’s already been playing together for 20 years. Rory takes us through his …

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Top 25 Tours — #20 — Summer 1999 1:44:57

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Join us for a raucous and fun discussion about Summer 1999! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Hart, and RJ Bee. Brought to you by Osiris Media. Learn mor…

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Live 5 - March 22, 2024. 1:05:25

27d ago1:05:25

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Neal Francis - 01-14-24 - Strawberry Letter #23 - Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL 06:19 - Eggy - 03-14-24 - Nectar’s - Reuben and Cherise - Burlington, VT 28:59 - The Infamous Stringdusters - 03-15-24 - No More To Leave You Behind - Park West - Chicago, IL 39:29 - moe. - 03-15-24 - Sheridan Opera House - Bird Song - Telluride, CO …

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JJ Grey & Mofro 39:00

1M ago39:00

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Olustee represents JJ Grey and Mofro’s tenth album, a significant achievement for any band, especially when you consider it’s been eight years since we got new music from them. I’ve been a lifetime fan of JJ Grey and Mofro going back to the beginning, so it was a great treat to be able to chat with JJ about Olustee, the current activity of the band…

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Live 5 - March 14, 2024. 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

Featured Songs: 00:38 - Holly Bowling - The Squirming Coil - 02-29-24 - SF Jazz - San Francisco, CA 08:17 - Eggy - Green Earrings - 02-29-24 - Jam Cruise - Miami, FL* 18:25 - Kitchen Dwellers - Here We Go - 03-02-24 - Winter Wondergrass - Steamboat Springs, CO ** 22:55 - Greensky Bluegrass - Give a Shit > One Way Out > Give a Shit - 03-07-24 - Old …

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Top 25 Tours — #21 — Summer Europe 1997 1:20:36

1M ago1:20:36

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Today we get into the Summer European tour from 1997, where we explore Amsterdam and beyond. Thanks for joining us! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Har…

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UMBowl X voting + a raw stewage conversation with Jimmy Knowledge (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 1:16:17

1M ago1:16:17

1:16:17

It's a little over a month before UMBowl X in Boston, MA. And the time has come to cast your votes! For the first time, every UM fan can vote, not just ticket holders. If you're feeling overwhelmed with the task, especially the 'raw stewage' vote, this episode is for you! First up, host Sara J brings you a look at this year's ballots and what the f…

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The High Hawks 40:14

1M ago40:14

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For the uninitiated, the High Hawks are a Bluegrass/Americana music supergroup featuring members of Leftover Salmon, Horseshoes and Hand Grenades, Hard Working Americans, Railroad Earth and Great American Taxi. Mother Nature’s Show is actually the band’s sophomore effort and demonstrates a lot of growth in this band’s combined effort. I caught up w…

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Top 25 Tours — #22 — Spring 1994 1:19:35

1M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

Thanks for staying on this journey with us, we're heading to Spring 1994 and have a lot of fun with this one. The Reprise shows we mentioned from Burlington this past weekend: N1 video: https://volume.com/nectars/v/s/f0xOUq/ N1 audio: https://archive.org/details/reprise_20240302 N2 video: https://volume.com/nectars/v/s/JdpEgr/ N2 audio: https://arc…

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Live 5 - March 5, 2024. 54:59

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Gov’t Mule - 02-23-24 - Whipping Post - Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater - Austin, TX* 15:53 - Kitchen Dwellers - 02-25-24 - The Crow and The Raven - Wild Buffalo - Bellingham, WA 21:43 - moe. - 02-27-24 - Buster - Jam Cruise - Miami, FL** 38:16 - Dogs in a Pile - 03-02-24 - Feel Like a Stranger - Colony, Woodsto…

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Live 5 - February 29, 2024. 48:49

2M ago48:49

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - ALO - 01-25-24 - The Country Electro - The Venice West - Venice, CA 08:10 - Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - Miyagi - 02-17-24 - Tuffy's Music Box - Sanford, FL 18:18 - Eggy - 02-18-24 - Let it Rock - HI-FI Indy - Indianapolis, IN 32:06 - Spafford - 02-23-24 - Can’t Find My Vape - Old Town Pub - Steamboat Springs, CO 36:57 - Kitc…

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Mexico 2024 Recap 1:11:17

2M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

Thanks for joining us to recap this amazing Mexico run. Check out the live stream of the band REPRISE this weekend at Volume: https://volume.com/t/hjVs0z/ Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Bria…

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Live 5 - February 22, 2024. 39:18

2M ago39:18

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Dopapod - 02-14-24 - Closer - The Black Sheep - Colorado Springs, CO 08:00 - Eggy - 02-16-24 - Learn To Fly - The Burl - Lexington, KY 20:34 - Umphrey’s McGee - 02-17-24 - In Bloom - Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia, PA 25:15 - Dogs in a Pile - 02-17-24 - Whipping Post - Bluebird Theatre - Denver, CO 32:16 - Gov’t Mule - 02-18-2…

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News of the week, tell me your favorite show of 2024 + a conversation with Lotus drummer Mike Greenfield (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 56:27

2M ago56:27

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Join host Sara J for some fresh news of the week & an exclusive re-release of her conversation with Lotus drummer Mike Greenfield, recorded fresh off his four night run with Umphrey's McGee back in September 2023, where he filled in for their drummer, Kris Myers. Mike tells Sara more about when his passion for drumming started, sharing a little abo…

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Top 25 Tours — #23 — Fall 2018 1:26:45

2M ago1:26:45

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We're rolling on in our Top 25 Tours series, hitting Fall 1998. Thank you for joining us, we'll see you next week for a Mexico recap. Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Gli…

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New Year's 2023 Run! 1:45:55

2M ago1:45:55

1:45:55

Here it is folks! The highly anticipated, Dropped Among This Crowd podcast episode looking back at New Year's Eve 2023, December 29th, 30th and 31st at The Riviera Theatre in Chicago, IL. Check the show notes for my NYE 2023 highlights playlist powered by nugs.net! This podcast is sponsored by: https://flashcityrecords.com Grab a LIMITED EDITION pr…

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Live 5 - February 13, 2024. 39:58

2M ago39:58

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Leftover Salmon - 01-25-24 - Sailin’ Shoes - Washington’s - Fort Collins, CO 09:22 - Umphrey’s McGee - 02- 08-24 - Kinky Reggae - The Mill & Mine - Knoxville, TN 13:48 - Greensky Bluegrass - 02-09-24 - All About You - The Anthem - Washington, DC 17:03 - Gov’t Mule - 02-09-24 - Birth of the Mule - Moore Theatre - Seattle, WA …

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Top 25 Tours — #24 — Spring 1992 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

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We continue our run through the Top 25 tours of all time, hitting Spring 1992 at #24! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Hart, and RJ Bee. Brought to you …

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Top 25 Tours — #25 — Fall 1996 1:10:33

2M ago1:10:33

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We are kicking off our latest series, running down the Top 25 Phish tours of all time. We are starting, of course, with #25, and going in depth on Fall 1996. Thanks for joining us. Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is h…

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Live 5 - February 6, 2024. 43:21

2M ago43:21

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Leftover Salmon - 12-31-23 - Midnight At The Oasis - Sweetwater Music Hall - Mill Valley, CA 05:07 - moe. - 01-26-23 - St.Augustine - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, OR 17:00 - Lotus - 02-01-24 - Elephant - McDonald Theatre - Eugene, OR 21:59 - Infamous Stringdusters - 02-01-24 - Light and Love - The Commonwealth Room - Salt La…

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Matisyahu 33:32

3M ago33:32

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It’s been almost two decades of making music for Matisyahu whose music has also been shaped by his personal spiritual journey. Both have evolved considerably since 2004. As you’ll soon hear, the events of October 7th, 2023 in Israel have had a profound impact on Matisyahu who’s music continues to be inspired by how deeply rooted his spirituality an…

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Live 5 - January 30, 2024. 37:41

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Oteil and Friends - 01-13-21 - Dreams - Dead Ahead Festival - Riviera Maya, MEX 16:52 - Gov’t Mule - 01-15-21 - Black - Island Exodus 14 - Jewel Paradise Cove - Runaway Bay - Jamaica 22:25 - Warren Haynes - 01-16-21 - Melissa - Jewel Paradise Cove - Runaway Bay - Jamaica 26:42 - Greensky Bluegrass - 01-20-24 - Midnight Rider…

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In Defense of Prince Caspian 1:34:33

3M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

Today we have a guest, Levi Blankenship, who we talk to about Prince Caspian. We pay homage to the song, talk about its profane alter ego, and share some of our favorite versions. Here's a LivePhish playlist of jam charted Prince Caspian versions, created by Megan: https://plus.livephish.com/#/playlists/playlist/1655939 Please give us a call at (48…

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Happy New Year! 21:05

3M ago21:05

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Happy New Year! Sara J here checking in on this week's episode of the show. Tune in for some news from DATC Media, tangents, catching up and more! Grab your LIMITED EDITION copy of Crooked Conversations: Issue #7 before they're gone! (https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-store) This podcast is sponsored by: https://flashcityrecords.com DATC Media is v…

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Live 5 - January 22, 2024. 56:49

3M ago56:49

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Orebolo - 01-12-24 - Brokedown Palace - Dead Ahead Festival - Riviera Maya, MX 06:25 - Kitchen Dwellers - 01-17-24 - New Speedway Boogie - Belly Up - Aspen, CO 15:46 - Widespread Panic - 01-18-24 - Rebirtha - Stifel Theatre - St.Louis, MO 28:57 - Greensky Bluegrass - 01-18-24 - Ain’t Waistin' Time No More - The Ritz - Ralaig…

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3/12/88 + Phish show mapping project 1:05:35

3M ago1:05:35

1:05:35

This was a really fun episode. We talked about the first Gamehendge show, from 3/12/88, and talked to Steven Gripp about his amazing Phish show mapping project. Please dig into Steven's projects through the links below or by clicking here. Phish 1983-1986 Phish 1987-1990 Phish 1991-1994 Phish 1995-1998 Phish 1999-2004 Phish 2009-2012 Phish 2013-201…

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Best Phish Years Draft 1:23:54

3M ago1:23:54

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This week we have a really special episode. We do a live draft, where we each seek to capture the best years of Phish. We use a snake draft format, and Brian, Megan, Jonathan and RJ (in that order!) each choose one year of Phish per decade. We're asking you, the listeners, to vote on who has the best years of Phish. This was really fun and we hope …

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Live 5 - January 11, 2024. 38:49

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Railroad Earth - 12-30-23 - Comes a Time - Midtown Ballroom - Bend, OR 07:42 - Billy Strings - 12-31-23 - Nights in White Satin - UNO Lakefront Arena - New Orleans, LA 10:52 - Gov’t Mule - 12-31-23 - Stella Blue - Beacon Theatre - New York, NY 22:01 - Infamous Stringdusters - 12-31-23 - Stairway to Heaven - The Orange Peel -…

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MSG 2023 Recap 1:34:43

3M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

Thanks for joining us as we recap the MSG 2023 run, and discuss all things Gamehendge! Top 25 Tours of all time! Vote now! https://forms.gle/NRZEaB26tAd37NgE6 Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by …

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Live 5 - January 5, 2024. 41:30

3M ago41:30

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Dogs in a Pile - 12-30-23 - Bennie and the Jets - Putnam Place - Saratoga Springs, NY 06:51 - Greensky Bluegrass - 12-31-23 - Who Is Federico - The State Theatre - Kalamazoo, MI 12:48 - Spafford - 12-31-23 - Plush - The Get Down - Portland, OR 27:01 - Umphrey's McGee - 12-31-23 - What a Fool Believes - Riviera Theatre - Chic…

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12/28/23 Quick Hit + Dude of Life Interview 41:45

4M ago41:45

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Thanks for joining as we bring you a special episode live from Hill Country in NYC on 12/29. Megan does a Quick Hit on 12/28 with Benjy Eisen and Mike Greenhaus, and then the three of them welcome the Dude of Life to the stage for a talk before his band plays for the audience. It was a fun afternoon! We'll see you on Friday 1/5 for our full MSG rec…

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Live Special NYE Edition of "Wrapped Around" (EXCLUSIVE RE-RELEASE) 58:24

4M ago58:24

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Join Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast host Sara J, Umphrey's McGee chief technology officer Adam Scheinberg & Much Obliged Podcast cohost Benji Rosenzweig for a replay of this special episode. The trio recap night one of the Umphrey's McGee run at The Riviera Theatre with Mike Portnoy from Dream Theater & Rory Dolan from lespecial on drums. We also…

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40 for 40 — 7/24/22 1:34:40

4M ago1:34:40

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We've reached the end of our 40 for 40 series, and we appreciate everyone joining us on this journey. Of course, we'll be diving into our Top 25 Tours of All Time series early next year, and please vote here: https://forms.gle/uBJyWN3S9rEemyKf7 Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wh…

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Checking in & see ya' in Chicago! 23:10

4M ago23:10

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Sara J here, checking in and bringing some recent news, announcements & more! Support DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Datcmediacompany Check out official DATC Media Company sponsor Flash City Records: https://flashcityrecords.com DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.com DATC Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/chan…

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Live 5 - December 22, 2023. 43:13

4M ago43:13

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Dark Star Orchestra - 08-03-23 - When I Paint My Masterpiece - Buffalo Outer Harbour - Buffalo, NY 07:39 - Eggy - 12-05-23 - Time Loves a Hero - Heartwood Soundstage - Gainsville, FL 20:50 - Infamous Stringdusters - 12-07-23 - Cold Beverages - Strings & Sol - Puerto Morales - MX (with G. Love) 25:56 - Greensky Bluegrass - 12…

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40 for 40 — 10/28/21 1:24:06

4M ago1:24:06

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We are almost at the end of this series! Thanks for joining us, today we're diving into 10/28/21. We'll be back next week for the last episode of the series. Please take a look at our Top 25 Tours of All Time voting form! You can also follow this link: https://forms.gle/uBJyWN3S9rEemyKf7 And please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your…

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40 for 40 — 2/22/20 1:18:56

4M ago1:18:56

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We make our way through the pandemic on this episode, thanks for joining us! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Hart, and RJ Bee. Brought to you by Osiris…

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40 for 40 — 6/21/19 1:25:58

4M ago1:25:58

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Thanks for joining us as we wind down our 40 for 40 series, hitting Charlotte on 6/21/19. 2024 will bring another big project, the Top 25 Phish Tours of All Time. We need your help. Vote now! 12/13 — Brooklyn show with Alex Skolnick and Ron Jackson 12/15 — Ardmore show with Tom Hamilton 12/29 — NYC show with The Dude of Life Please give us a call a…

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Live 5 - December 9, 2023. 48:51

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Pigeons Playing Ping Pong - 11-19-23 - While My Guitar Gently Weeps - Marquee Theatre - Tempe, AZ 08:14 - Railroad Earth 11-24-23 - Mississippi Half Step Uptown Toodeloo - Sherman Theatre - East Stroudsburg, PA 19:02 - Eggy - 12-01-23 - Chest Fever - Victory North - Savannah, GA 29:33 - Daniel Donato - 12-01-23 - Sunshine in…

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40 for 40 — 11/2/18 1:12:33

5M ago1:12:33

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We roll on into 2018 with special guest and longtime co-host Matt Dwyer! Please give us a call at (484) 416-0488 and leave us your thoughts and questions! And give us a review wherever you listen to podcasts. The Helping Friendly Podcast is hosted and produced by Brian Brinkman, Megan Glionna, Jonathan Hart, and RJ Bee. Brought to you by Osiris Med…

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Live 5 - November 28, 2023. 55:56

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Featured Songs: 00:38 - Leftover Salmon - 10-21-23 - Bird Call - BrewRidge Jam at Savage Station - Asheville, NC 13:01 - Billy & The Kids - 10-31-23 - Terrapin Station Suite - Mountain Winery - Saratoga, CA 28:56 - ALO - 11-03-23 - Honey Bee - Cervzntes’ Other Side - Denver, CO 37:31 - Billy Strings - 11-10-23 - The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald -…

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