TFTL Ep 32 Truckin' Through Time Part 5 - 1985 thru 1989

Welcome back to Truckin’ Through Time, our six-part chronological journey through the history, music, and lived experience of the Grateful Dead. In this episode, we pull straight into the absolute whirlwind of 1985 to 1989—the era where the Deadhead universe experienced its ultimate expansion.Your host, Will, tackles the late eighties with total honesty. This is the era of the great health scare, Jerry's miraculous comeback, and the massive cultural shift that occurred when the mainstream finally caught up to the scene. We are diving deep into the tension between old-school "Tour Rats" and the new wave of "Touchheads" who flooded the stadiums after MTV put the band on heavy rotation.Grab a cold one, fire up a crisp '89 soundboard, and let’s talk about the years where the secret got out and the parking lot became the center of the world. Send Me A MessageThis episode is sponsored by ShakedownTshirts.com with unique lot-style T-shirts and gifts for Grateful Dead, Phish, Zappa, Panic, and more.  All US orders over $35 Ship Free. Use code "Lot20" for 20% off any order. Tales From The [email protected] - https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthelotYouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@talesfromthelotSupport the show