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Codenames
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This is a podcast about the Grateful Dead where we pick one song each week and examine its history through time by reacting in real time to various versions.
Episodes
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Codenames #24 - Steal Your Phace Off IV (The Curtain With/Rift)
CAUTION PHISHY CONTENT!!! In this episode, we discuss toilet cakes, whether fish & chips can kill you and confirm that 24 is indeed the highest number. Then they completely abandon the Dead to discuss Phish and the strange history of "The Curtain With" and its relationship to the evolution of...
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Codenames #23 - Tomax Takes Baby Xamot to a Show (Jamz)
Our hosts talk about taking the kids to a show, 80's toys (one of the hosts confuses tomax and xamot with zartan, sorry), and then discuss some great jams. 3/25/1966 Trouper's Hall 4/21/1969 The Ark (Boston) 8/14/1971 Berkeley Community Theater 7/27/1973 Watkins Glen
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Codenames #22b - Descent into Madness (Uncle John's Band part 2)
In this episode our hosts slowly descend into madness after recording the third and fourth hours of the episode. They also listen to some great versions of Uncle John's Band. 5/19/1977 Fox Theater (Atlanta) 12/26/1979 Oakland Auditorium Arena 3/9/1981 MSG 7/17/1989 Alpine Valley 2/27/1994 Oakland...
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Codenames #22a - Forehead in the Sand (Uncle John's Band part 1)
In this episode our hosts discuss walking on your forehead!? They then go on to discuss one of the greatest Dead tunes... Uncle John's Band. 12/4/1969 Fillmore west 5/15/1970 Fillmore East 11/17/1973 Pauley Pavilion (UCLA) 9/18/1974 Parc des Expositions (Dijon, France)
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Codenames #21 - Hair and Live Music (Brown Eyed Women)
In this episode our hosts discuss hair, live music and great versions of Brown Eyed Women. 8/24/1971 - Auditorium Theater (CHI) 4/14/1972 - Tivolis Koncertsal (Copenhagen, Denmark) 12/2/1973 - Boston Music Hall 3/23/1974 - Cow Palace (Daly City, CA) 5/9/1977 - War Memorial Aud. (Buffalo)…
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Codenames #20 - With Cussy and Sweary (The Music Never Stopped)
In this episode our hosts get new codenames and then listen to a bunch of great versions of The Music Never Stopped. Versions: 8/13/1975 - Great American Music Hall 5/9/1977 Buffalo Memorial 2/3/1978 Dane County Coliseum 6/28/1985 Hershey Park 7/17/1989 Alpine Valley
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Codenames #19 - Sleepover Games (Wharf Rat)
In this episode our hosts discuss sleepovers and whether the gear makes the musician or t'other way round. Then we listen to a bunch of versions of Wharf Rat and they are great! 2/18/1971 Capitol Theater (Port Chester, NY) 3/21/1972 Academy of Music (NYC) 9/11/1974 Alexandra Palace (London)...
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Codenames #18 - Steal Your Face Off III (Mountain Jam)
In this episode our hosts discuss racoon pouches and dig in to a super fun rock song story. Donovan - There is a Mountain 9/3/67 Grateful Dead - Alligator, Dance Hall, Rio Nido, CA 8/21/68 Grateful Dead - Alligator, Fillmore West, San Fran 5/4/69 Allman Brothers - Mountain Jam, Central City Park…
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Codenames #17 - Sympathy for the Donuts (Candyman)
Our hosts discuss broken collarbones, local donuts and what "muss" is. Then they listen to and comment on great versions of Candyman. Versions: 4/3/1970 Field House (U. of Cincinnati) 4/15/1970 Winterland 11/22/1972 Municipal Auditorium (Austin, TX) 2/24/1974 Winterland 5/28/1977 Hartford Civic...
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Codenames #16 - What's Jamband Precious? (Dancin' in the Streets)
In this episode our hosts discuss whether the Dead are a jamband then listen to a bunch of great versions of Dancin' in the Streets. Versions: 7/3/1966 Fillmore Auditorium 6/8/1969 Fillmore West 4/12/1970 Fillmore West 6/14/1976 Beacon Theater (NYC) 5/11/1978 Springfield Civic Center…
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Codenames #15 - Lamps; lava and exploding (Here Comes Sunshine)
In this episode our hosts discuss lamps, exploding and lava. Then they go on to discuss great versions of Here Comes Sunshine. Note: There was a mic problem in the beginning of the episode but it is resolved after the first song. Stick with it it's a good one. 2/9/1973 Roscoe Maples Pavilion...
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Codenames #14 - Union Suit (Greatest Story Ever Told)
In this episode our hosts discuss long john mechanics and the perspective of the lyrics of songs. Then they go on to listen to some great versions of Greatest Story Ever Told. 2/18/1971 Capitol Theater (Port Chester, NY) ACE 9/28/1972 Stanley Theater (Jersey City) 6/16/1974 State Fairgrounds (Des...
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Codenames #13 - Sock Life Hacks (Loose Lucy)
In this episode our hosts discuss life hacks, have an existential crisis and listen to a bunch of great versions of Loose Lucy. 2/9/1973 Roscoe Maples Pavilion (Palo Alto) 4/2/1973 Boston Garden 5/17/1974 PNE Coliseum (Vancouver) 6/18/1974 Freedom Hall (Louisville) 3/14/1990 Capital Centre...
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Codenames #12 - Steal Your Faceoff II
In this episode our hosts discuss how to upset a porcupine and listen to a bunch of new music (at the time of recording, long ago) that is not the Dead. Try something new, you might like it! Arbouretum song - how deep it goes album - let it all in BC Camplight song - cemetery lifestyle album -...
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Codenames #11 - Cover Me Porkins! (Cover Songs)
This episode takes a look at some of the Dead's most popular cover songs, by first listening to the original source. Then we listen to a kick-ass version from the Dead, before moving on to a medley of other cover versions of the same song. Hard to Handle Otis Ray Redding Jr. (1968) Harpers…
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Codenames #10 - Junnior Munts (Black Peter)
This time our hosts discuss their favorite coconut waters, share a bunch of stories about candy and wonder whether the Dead Origins graphic novel will ever show up. Then they listen to the following versions of Black Peter: Workingman's Dead (1970) 2/2/1970 Fox Theater (St. Louis) 2/13/1970...
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Codenames #9 - Pregnant Paws (Shakedown Street)
In this episode our hosts talk politics (the Dead's politics) and listen to a bunch of versions of Shakedown Street (we thought we would try dispensing with the mystery of the song and see how that goes). Versions: 8/31/1978 Red Rocks 11/29/1979 Cleveland Public Hall 12/30/1983 San Francisco…
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Codenames #8 - Pickle Ball (Cold Rain and Snow)
Our hosts discuss pickle ball and cartoon characters with whom they are in love. Then they listen to a bunch of versions of one of their favorite tunes. Versions: 2/25/1966 Ivar Theater (LA) 3/25/1966 Trouper's Hall (LA) 3/18/1967 Winterland 6/7/1969 Fillmore West 5/14/1970 Merramac Comm. Col....
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Codenames #7 - Tensegrity Pancakes (Dear Prudence)
In this episode our hosts discuss tiny pancakes. Then we discuss one Dead related song, not just one song, but one version of one song. Version: JGB - 9/16/1989 Poplar Creek Music Theatre (w/ Clarence Clemons)
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Codenames #6 - Steal Your Faceoff I
In this episode our hosts trade places and explore some music other than the Dead. So be warned if you are a fan of only the Dead and can't stand any other music, or trying new things, this isn't for you. Khana Bierbood: track - plankton bloom, album - Strangers From the Far EasT Cool Sounds…
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Codenames #5 - Homestar nostalgia (China Cat)
In this episode our hosts remember homestar runner and why we go back to the Dead over and over. They also listen to one of their favorite tunes making this a great episode (one of our favorites so far). Versions: 1/17/1968 Carousel Ballroom 2/7/1969 Stanley Theater (Pittsburg) 4/5/1969 The Music...
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Codenames #4 - The Greatest American Rock Band (They Love Each Other)
In this episode we agree to agree that the Dead are the greatest American rock band, and we listen to a few versions of a great Dead tune. Versions: 2/9/1973 Roscoe Maples Pavilion (Palo Alto) 2/26/1973 Pershing Municipal Auditorium (Lincoln, NE) 6/26/1973 Seattle Center Coliseum 10/21/1973 Civic...
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Codenames #3 - ...also, Phish (St. Stephen)
Our hosts discuss the latest Phish album, then discuss another great dead tune. Versions: 10/20/1968 Greek Theater 2/27/1969 Fillmore West 9/19/1970 Fillmore East 10/31/1971 Ohio Theater 6/9/1976 Boston Music Hall 5/5/1977 Veterans Memorial Col. (Hartford) 10/31/1983 Marin County Veterans Aud.
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Codenames #2 - Fans are dumb (Bertha)
Our hosts discuss Grateful dead fandom and the stigma of being a fan then listen to discuss another great dead tune. Versions: 4/27/1971 Fillmore East 3/23/1974 Cow Palace 5/9/1977 War Memorial Auditorium (Buffalo) 10/23/1989 Charlotte Coliseum
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Codenames #1 - With Tony and Guini (Morning Dew)
This is a podcast about the Grateful Dead where we pick one song each week and examine its history through time by reacting in real time to various versions. In this episode we fail to meet our hosts or describe the premise of the podcast and have a great time listening to a bunch of versions of…
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This is a podcast about the Grateful Dead where we pick one song each week and examine its history through time by reacting in real time to various versions.
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