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In these strange days, when you think it can’t get any weirder, it does. Musician Oteil Burbridge and comedian Mike Finoia talk with artists, comedians, activists and more to discuss where we are today, and where we go from here. Oteil and Mike aim to inspire, entertain, and show some silver linings in this cloudy time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
On this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome Brando Rich, founder and CEO of CashorTrade, onto the show. You’ll hear the guys discuss the origin of CashorTrade and the principle ideas behind the service, how the company has maintained the feel of a close-knit community as they’ve grown larger, and the war between artists and fans and big …
This week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by one of the most talented musicians on the planet- the one-and-only Marco Benevento! You’ll hear Marco talk about his upcoming record and the experience of playing all of the instruments on the album, touring with Mike Gordon, Joe Russo, and Trey Anastasio as GRAB back in the early 2000’s, and t…
On this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike celebrate the life and legacy of Oteil’s father, William Burbridge Jr., who passed away on April 29, 2022. You’ll hear Oteil remember touching memories from his father’s life as the guys dive deep into the mysticism of life and death, offering powerful advice on the paradox between love and pain. They …
This week on Comes A Time Mike and Oteil are joined by the hosts of the Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast, Jesse Jarnow and Rich Mahan, for a riveting hour of conversation on why the Dead were so good at channeling emotion through music, how Jesse and Rich create a Grateful Dead time machine through their podcast, and just how abnormal a Dead show was in …
On this episode of Comes A Time, Adam Deitch and Erick “Jesus” Coomes of Lettuce join the guys to talk about the present iteration of the band and their new album, Unify, how hip hop was a major part of Lettuce’s musical identity, and a story from Jesus about getting Kanye West’s number on his Nokia phone, and then jamming on “All Falls Down.” You’…
This week on Comes A Time while Oteil is off making incredible music for some of you listeners, Adam Bramlage is back to talk with Mike about the fascinating history of psychedelic mysticism, the roots of the Grateful Dead in American culture, and integrating microdosing into your life so that you do the healing, not the psychedelic. They also disc…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by an all-time great New Orleans musician- Ivan Neville! You’ll hear the three discuss Dumstaphunk playing the Superdome and how Ivan is the only person to open for the Rolling Stones at the Superdome twice, Ivan's first payed gig and what it was like to play with the Neville Brothers, and …
This week on Comes A Time, Dr. Anna Lembke talks with Mike and Oteil about “digital drugs” and how they exploit our motivational neural pathways, the balance between pain and pleasure from a psychological standpoint, and why Dr. Lembke prefers natural, behavior-focused solutions over prescribed medication. The three also discuss physical manifestat…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Weedie Braimah joins Oteil and Mike to talk about the 111 generations of drummers in his family, how the emotional articulation of rhythm has changed throughout the history of Africa and America, and Weedie’s new album, The Hands of Time, which was ranked #8 on Time Magazine’s list of the 10 best albums of 2021. A c…
This week on Comes A Time, the guys recap the Oteil and Friends run at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on March 11th & 12th, 2022. The band featured Eric Krasno, Jason Crosby, Jennifer Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, James Casey, Tom Guarna, and Pete Lavezzoli. Oteil talks about the process of preparing and rehearsing for the shows and shares …
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome Stephan Schwartz, writer, faculty member, and researcher focused on consciousness and extraordinary human functioning. Stephan shares his theories on non-local consciousness and discusses the idea that space-time arises from consciousness, not vice versa. He also goes in-depth on his firsthand exper…
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome parapsychologist, radio and television interviewer, Dr. Jeffrey Mishlove. They discuss how he became the only recipient of a doctoral diploma in parapsychology at UC Berkeley, the different planes of hyperspace, and higher dimensions of existence - and the many ways humans experience and investigate…
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome professional wrestling legend Diamond Dallas Page onto the show! You’ll hear Dallas talk with the guys about the years of hard work that went on behind the scenes before he became an “overnight success,” the story of how he set out to become a world champion and accomplished his goal, and why "the w…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike sit down with guitarist Scott Metzger! The three discuss the genesis of Scott’s upcoming solo album, what it was like to watch his now-wife (the incredible violinist, Katie Jacoby) crush her spotlight moment with The Who at Madison Square Garden, and getting a $50 tip from Levon Helm when he worked on…
This week on Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil are joined by bassist and singer Karina Rykman! The three discuss the genesis of her band and why she didn’t fully consider herself to be a bassist until she started playing with Marco Benevento, what growing up and living in New York City means to her as a musician, and why she never got into drinking or o…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike’s friend Jon Laster sits down with Oteil and Mike to talk about how hosting a comedy show is like playing point guard, what he learned from moving to New York City as a 23 year-old trying to make it as a comedian, and his newly-launched app BLAPP, which allows users to easily find black-owned businesses in thei…
This week on Comes A Time, Raghu Markus joins Mike and Oteil to talk about tracing paths of mindfulness, the practice required behind achieving transformation, and how creating mental spaciousness allows us to see more idealistic possibilities in life. They also discuss the monumental importance of teachings from spiritual leaders such as Ram Dass,…
Oteil and Mike are back to kick off 2022 with a very special guest, the one and only Steve Parish! In this conversation you’ll hear one of the wisest, longest-running members of the Grateful Dead family talk about illusions of being on the road, why being a musician is one of the most difficult professions, and Jerry Garcia’s pre-show routine. You’…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil talk with Oliver and Chris Wood of The Wood Brothers! You’ll hear about their familial musical roots and the unique artistic connection that they share as brothers, the importance of the collective healing process that our society must go through after COVID-19, and Oteil and Oliver talk about why the…
This week on Comes A Time, comedian Gary Gulman joins Oteil and Mike to talk about why we’re supposed to be exactly where we are at all times, “doing the work” to improve your mental health and how it’s impossible to stop positive progress once you’ve started, and the importance of simultaneously knowing that you suck and that you’re a badass. They…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil sit down to catch up and talk about Oteil’s recent tour with Dead & Company, experiences of spiritual growth, and various forms of inspiration that help guide them along their paths in life. You’ll hear Oteil and Mike compare their own versions of isolation on tour and explain how they process being a…
This week on Comes A Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by Michael Meade to discuss the tension between what limits us and what we’re called to do in life, powerful influences of Greek mythology on western societies, and why Michael believes that we all have an intrinsic purpose to be a conduit for good. Michael sheds light on some of our favorite top…
On this episode of Comes A Time, Anthony DiDomenico joins Mike and Oteil to talk about his inspirational weight loss journey, the double-edged sword of saying exactly what you mean, and much to Oteil and Mike’s very pleasant surprise, pro wrestling. Anthony tells the guys about how he aims to provide a voice of support through his podcast, and cath…
This week on Comes A Time, Gary Lambert joins Oteil and Mike to talk about the eclectic range of influences of the Grateful Dead, the ways that art can reflect the state of a society, and why it's important to take healthy breaks from “the earth clock,” as Mike cleverly describes it. You’ll hear Gary tell the guys a serendipitous story about how Ph…
In this special-edition episode Mike and Oteil sit down with former United States Marine, Charles Wojcik, to commemorate Veterans Day and talk about his experience in the military. In this conversation you’ll hear Charles, Oteil, and Mike discuss Charles joining the Marine Corps at 17 (with his father present to grant him legal permission), his two…
On this episode of Comes a Time Jim Belushi joins Mike and Oteil from Los Angeles, CA to talk about Belushi’s Farm and how they grow their premium, all-natural cannabis. You’ll also hear Jim tell captivating stories about how cannabis has helped people with chronic medical conditions, and fond memories of his late brother John. Jim tells the guys a…
This week on Comes a Time, the one and only George Porter Jr. joins Oteil and Mike for an enriching conversation about his riveting life in music. You’ll hear about why George is proud of the record that he made over quarantine and how the process of making it was different than what he’s used to, George's indoctrination into the world of the Grate…
On this episode of Comes a Time Mike and Oteil catch up, and talk through their words half-spoken and thoughts unclear. In this intimate conversation between your Comes A Time hosts, you’ll hear about why it’s crucial to bomb performances on occasion and embrace failure, Mike's appreciation for Norm Macdonald and what made him an all-time great, ma…
This week on Comes a Time, psychedelic medical practitioner Will Siu talks with Oteil and Mike about his experience with psychedelics and treating patients with them as a psychotherapist. Having received degrees from several of the most prestigious universities in the world, Will is incredibly knowledgeable on some of our favorite topics here on Co…
On this episode of Comes a Time, founder and CEO of Flow State Micro Adam Bramlage joins Mike and Oteil to talk about the limitless potential of microdosing. In this conversation you’ll hear the three dive deep on how microdosing can rewire the brain to help develop new neural pathways, breaking intergenerational trauma through microdosing, and Ada…
This week on Comes A Time Oteil and Mike talk with one of the top young drummers in music, Nikki Glaspie. In this conversation Nikki, Mike, and Oteil discuss why Nikki knew that it was the right decision to leave school at Berklee to gig on her own, her move to New York City and the excitement of auditioning for Beyoncé, the new Nth Power album (wh…
On this episode of Comes A Time Mike and Oteil welcome film director and UFO specialist James Fox onto the show. In this expansive conversation you’ll hear about an interview that James conducted with former Arizona governor Fife Symington about the Phoenix Lights sighting in 1997, a smoking gun linking J. Edgar Hoover to the Roswell UFO crash, and…
This week on Comes a Time Oteil and Mike talk with documentary filmmaker Lindsay Kent, who details the process of telling the story of Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters through her feature-length documentary film Going Furthur, which was released in 2021. In this conversation you’ll hear Lindsay, Mike, and Oteil talk about Kesey and the Pranksters…
On this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil talk with banjo virtuoso and 14-time Grammy winner Béla Fleck, who is best known for his innovative playing with New Grass Revival and Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. In this conversation Béla, Oteil, and Mike talk about the creative and recording processes behind Béla’s upcoming album, the intricacies…
This week on Comes a Time Oteil and Mike talk with a very special guest, Trixie Garcia! The daughter of our fabled guitar hero Jerry Garcia, Trixie shares unique insights about the Garcia family in this conversation, as well as some of our favorite topics here on Comes a Time. You’ll hear the three discuss Trixie’s love for hip hop and how she disc…
On this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil welcome Yale Psychology Professor Laurie Santos onto the show. Laurie is the host of The Happiness Lab, a podcast focused on the science of happiness that provides helpful advice on ways to improve your life. In this conversation you’ll hear the three talk about the mental health crisis on college cam…
This week on Comes a Time Oteil and Mike talk with Jerry Grillo, who recently published a biography about Col. Bruce Hampton titled The Music and Mythocracy of Col. Bruce Hampton: A Basically True Biography. In this conversation, the three dive deep on the mystical life of Col. Bruce, and Oteil reflects on some wild and inconceivable tales about hi…
On this episode of Comes a Time, gun safety activist Fred Guttenberg joins Oteil and Mike for a crucially important conversation about gun violence, and hope for a brighter future. You’ll hear the three discuss the powerful moment at a vigil for the Parkland shooting when Greg became aware of his mission to end gun violence, survivors guilt and the…
This week on Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil welcome a very special guest, Annabelle Garcia. A direct member of the Grateful Dead lineage, Annabelle has too many riveting stories to tell for one podcast, but she makes sure to pack as many as she can into this episode! You’ll hear the three talk about Annabelle’s unabashed love for top-40 music when sh…
In this episode of Comes a Time, psychedelic researcher and drug activist Rick Doblin joins Oteil and Mike for an informative conversation about psychedelics, wolves, and cultural progress. During the introduction, Oteil says “I’m telling you, watch this one” and he sure wasn’t kidding! This is a can’t-miss conversation, and Rick delivers new insig…
This week on Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike catch up! You’ll hear your two favorite podcast hosts discuss a myriad of subjects ranging from working hard at their respective art forms in their salad days, to differences between performing in large venues versus small ones, to weirdness on the New York subway, and much more. The two converse as if ther…
In this episode of Comes a Time Mike and Oteil talk with filmmaker and producer Amir Bar-Lev, who joins the duo for an infatuating conversation about his masterpiece documentary Long Strange Trip, and finding ways to embody the qualities that we love about our cultural heroes. Each minute of this riveting discussion is packed with insightful commen…
This week, Oteil and Mike welcome government secrets extraordinaire John Greenewald onto the show. John has been unearthing some of the most puzzling UFO and government-related mysteries all his life, and in this conversation he fills the guys in on the intricacies behind these seemingly unsolvable enigmas. You’ll hear the three talk about the rece…
On this episode of Comes a Time, Mike and Oteil talk with musician, author, and Grateful Dead historian David Gans. In this exciting conversation you’ll hear the three dive deep on the intricacies behind putting on a successful live performance, how Robert Hunter’s lyrics and the music of the Grateful Dead combined to deliver an all-encompassing em…
This week on Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike talk with Andrew DeAngelo, co-founder of the Last Prisoner Project (LPP), a non-profit dedicated to cannabis-related criminal justice reform. In this eye-opening conversation Andrew walks listeners through the journey of dedicating his life to this cause, as he explains the efforts and the impact that the L…
In this episode of Comes a Time, Oteil and Mike are joined by Dr. Jan Pol, veterinarian and star of the hit TV show The Incredible Dr. Pol. To kick off the discussion the three get right into it (literally), as Dr. Pol vividly explains how he knew he wanted to be a veterinarian after helping deliver a litter of pigs at age 12. Throughout the rest o…
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Episode 50 - Bill Kreutzmann and John Mayer
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This week on Comes a Time, the show celebrates its 50th episode with a can’t-miss conversation, as Bill Kreutzmann and John Mayer join Oteil and Mike for an action-packed discussion! The four dig deep on their musical philosophies, Billy’s recent shows in Hawaii with Carlos Santana and Billy Strings, and Mayer jokes amongst Deadheads. You’ll also h…
In episode 49, Oteil and Mike take a look back on season one of Comes a Time before the show hits the big five-O mark. Both hosts reflect on what they love about the podcast, and talk in-depth about how this experience has been valuable to each of them, especially during the pandemic. You’ll hear Mike and Oteil talk about reuniting for the first ti…
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Episode 48 - Luther Dickinson & Brandon "Taz" Niederauer
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This week on Comes A Time, Luther Dickinson and Brandon "Taz" Niederauer join Oteil and Mike for an action-packed episode chock full of captivating conversation. Oteil, Luther and Taz discuss their connection to Col. Bruce Hampton and the impact that his teachings had on each of them, and Taz describes what it was like to play with Bootsy Collins. …
On this episode of Comes A Time Oteil and Mike welcome Oteil’s bandmate from Dead & Company, keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, onto the show. Since joining RatDog in 1997 Chimenti has been the go-to pianist for projects started by former members of the Grateful Dead, and he has become a fundamental contributor in keeping the Dead’s music alive and well. I…
