Guess the Year

This week, Peter Conners, author of Cornell '77: The Music, the Myth, and the Magnificence of the Grateful Dead's Concert at Barton Hall, curates the setlist as returning champ Charles is joined by Sean, Jon, and Liam.Peter is the author of nine books spanning nonfiction, fiction, and poetry, including Growing Up Dead, JAMerica, White Hand Society, and the novel Merch Table Blues. His writing on the Grateful Dead and jam band culture has made him one of the scene’s foremost chroniclers. Cornell '77Peter's WebsiteCharles's ⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠SeastonesDevelopment and ResearchMuddy River Junction

This week, Tom from Grateful Stats curates the setlist, while returning champ Charles is joined by Archit and Charlie.Grateful Stats is a database of Grateful Dead shows, with deep search tools and advanced stats, including song sequences and durations. To mine the database’s full depths, there’s a Patreon that helps cover hosting fees, and any revenue beyond that is donated to charities like the Rex Foundation, HeadCount, and TC’s medical bills.To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠GTY's ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter Osta ⁠⁠⁠⁠for the new cover art.Charles's ⁠website⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠Mundane

This week, 4x Guess the Year champ Gavin curates the setlist as returning champ Dave is joined by Steve, Charles, and Dylan.To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠GTY's ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠Thanks to ⁠⁠⁠Peter Osta ⁠⁠⁠for the new cover art.Charles's website and Facebook (amazing guitarist)

This week, Christopher K. Coffman curates the setlist as returning champ Drane is joined by Dave, Paul, and Bart.Chris is a Master Lecturer of Humanities at Boston University, and the author of Clowns in the Burying Ground: The Grateful Dead, Literature, and the Limits of Philosophy, out now via Duke University Press under its Grateful Dead Studies imprint. The book examines how the Dead’s lyricists drew from European and American literary traditions, using intertextuality and fragmentation to shape meaning in their work.This week’s prize pack is provided by Seastones, which makes custom hi-fi speakers with psychedelic, custom panels. Seastones recently shared prototypes for the new speakers drawing from the Dead’s pre 1974 sound system, and featuring vintage surfboard inlays.Clowns in the Burying GroundGrateful Dead Studies Association submissions.Bart's venues:Lakeview MarinaHigh Dive LoungeTo be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠GTY's ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Thanks to ⁠⁠Peter Osta ⁠⁠for the new cover art.

This week, setlist curator Chef Michael Cimarusti is joined by Matt, Tom, and Drane.Michael is a James Beard Award-winner and co-owner of Providence in Los Angeles, which in 2025 earned three Michelin stars. It also carries a Green Star for sustainability.Michael is also chef and partner at Connie & Ted’s in West Hollywood. He trained at Spago, Le Cirque, and Water Grill, after graduating from the Culinary Institute of America. He’s one of the chef judges on America’s Culinary Cup, which is midway through its first season on CBS and Paramount+.Michael's InstagramProvidenceConnie & Ted'sAmerica's Culinary CupEars of Maize, Tom's show on KALX, 90.7FM BerkeleyMatt's show on 106.5 FM PhiladelphiaTo be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: ⁠[email protected]⁠GTY's ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠YouTube⁠Thanks to ⁠Peter Osta ⁠for the new cover art.

This week, Dr. B. Steve Csaki curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by Grayson and Barry.Steve is an Assistant Professor in English, Humanities, and Languages at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He’s co-editor of The Philosophy of the Western, and a member of the Grateful Dead Studies Association. For Volume 6 of their annual compilation of scholarly papers, Steve contributed “Caught on a Limb”: Authorial Intention, He’s Gone, and the Music of the Grateful Dead.To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected]'s Instagram & YouTubeThanks to Peter Osta for the new cover art.

Recorded live at Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol, I sit down with cookbook author Gabi Moskowitz to talk about Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook. We get into what makes a recipe spiritually Dead, why the book is vegetarian, how Dave Lemieux helped shape its structure, and how cooking—like improvisation—depends on preparation, a good pantry, and letting go of perfection.

In mid-August, I chatted with journalist Jim Newton at Booksmith in SF about his newly released Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening, which is out now. We touched on:Why Jerry would’ve been the ultimate interview guestThe Dead’s wild growth in the ’80s — was Reagan the backdrop?Garcia’s allergy to politics and endorsementsJerry Brown asking for help… and getting turned downWhat kept Deadheads coming back, year after year

This week, Dr. Darryl De Marzio curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by John, Jack, and Bryan. Darryl is the Executive Director of the Portsmouth Institute, Portsmouth Abbey’s Benedictine Center for Catholic Thought, Liturgy, and Culture. Darryl holds a masters and doctoral degree from Columbia University. His scholarship spans philosophy of education, ethical theory, and Catholic educational practice, with articles published in leading journals including Educational Theory, and Studies in Philosophy and Education. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Portsmouth Institute John's bands Rule of Thumb and Verst Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, professor Rick Monture curates the setlist as returning champ Scott is joined by Adam, Cory, and Matt. Rick is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where he also teaches in the Department of English and Cultural Studies. Rick is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rick is also the author of We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River—which maps the intellectual traditions and ongoing sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee people. Rick holds a PhD in English from McMaster, is a past Fulbright scholar, and has long served on the boards of cultural and educational institutions at Six Nations. Rick is also a longtime Grateful Dead taper and member of the Grateful Dead Studies Association. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Grammy winning sound engineer David Glasser curates the setlist as returning champ Brendan is joined by Scott, Alec, and Max. David Glasser is founder and chief engineer at Airshow Mastering. With over 35 years in audio engineering, David has mastered thousands of records, including more than 80 GRAMMY nominees. He’s a three-time nominee himself, earning two Grammys for his work on the Anthology of American Folk Music and Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton. David remastered the Dead’s entire studio album catalog, Europe ’72, Without a Net-- the list is endless. This week's poster was designed by Billy King. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Airshow Mastering Billy King's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, author Ray Robertson curates the setlist as returning champ John is joined by Dylan and Brendan. Ray is the author of multiple novels and nonfiction works, including All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows, a journey through the Dead’s history via fifty iconic performances. Ray’s writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links All the Years Combine Ray's Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, journalist, author, and music critic Joel Selvin curates the setlist as returning champ Phil is joined by Brian, John, and Paul. Joel was the longtime pop music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and has written about rock and roll for over 40 years. He’s the author of many books, including Fare Thee Well: The Final Chapter of the Grateful Dead’s Long, Strange Trip and Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day. His latest book, Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, is out everywhere now. It tells the story of Jim Gordon, the legendary drummer who laid down drums on classics like “Layla,” “God only Knows,” “Good Vibrations,” and many more— before a descent into undiagnosed schizophrenia led him to murder his mother and spend the rest of his life in prison. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Order Drums and Demons Joel's Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Brian Anderson, author of the upcoming Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection, curates the setlist as returning champ Denis is joined by Matty, Michael, and Phil. Brian Anderson has been a Webby Award-winning senior features editor, writer, and producer at VICE. More recently, he did a stint running the Science desk at The Atlantic, where he was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for pandemic coverage, and was later a senior editor at Vox. Loud and Clear is available for pre-order now. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Pre-order Loud and Clear Brian's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, senior writer at Rolling Stone Angie Martoccio curates the setlist as returning champ Zak is joined by Jackson, Denis, and Josh. Angie has written cover stories on Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Boygenius, and interviewed icons like Stevie Nicks, Neil Young, and recently, Bob Weir. Her award-winning work often highlights overlooked women in music history. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Angie's Instagram Angie's Interview w/ Bob Angie's Rolling Stone author page Eric Mlyn's What a Long Strange Trip: The Grateful Dead and American Cultural Change Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Bob Bralove curates the setlist as returning champ Corey is joined by Zak, Dave, and Isaac. Bob Bralove is a musician and producer who worked with Stevie Wonder and the Grateful Dead, helping pioneer the use of synthesizers in live performance. He has continued to release his own music, including his new album with violinist Patti Weiss, Acoustic Conversations.  To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Bob's Instagram Bob's Website Acoustic Conversations Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Parsons School of Design lecturer Annabelle Walsh curates the setlist as returning champ Pete is joined by Adam, Tomas, and Corey. Annabelle investigates the intersections of subculture, fashion theory, and material culture. Her thesis project at Parsons was entitled Fashion is Dead: The Long Strange History of Deadhead Style. She has presented at the Dead Studies Association Conference. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Annabelle's Instagram Deadhead Style Archive (submit stories and photos via [email protected]) Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, author, historian, and Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Pete, and Gavin face off in the Season 2 Tournament of Champions final. Dennis wrote the introduction for The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead―The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter, which is available now. Thanks to Ellisa for providing a beautiful painting of Jerry Garcia as the winner's prize, and Shelburne Farms for hooking up the second and third place finishers with prize packs as well. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links The Silver Snarling Trumpet Dennis McNally's Website Ellisa's Instagram Shelburne Farms Steve's Podcast, Trying to Be Better w/ Joel and Steve 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

Bestselling author Chuck Klosterman joins the show to give his (non-Deadhead) take on the Grateful Dead. Chuck dishes on why the Dead are tied for 4th on his list of greatest American bands, the Dead's politics, John Mayer's guitar playing, separating the art from the artist, and lots more. Chuck's newest release, The Nineties: A Book, is available in paperback now. This episode is brought to you by Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce. The show poster was created by 30k ft.  We'll be back next week with the Tournament of Champions final. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links The Nineties: A Book Chuck's Website Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, Sam Coturri from Winery Sixteen 600 and The Wine Makers podcast curates the setlist as former champs Aron, Pete, and CJ face off. Thanks to Winery Sixteen 600 for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Winery Sixteen 600 The Wine Makers Aron's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, German Deadheads Uwe, Wolfgang, Frank, and Hubertus join for a special Europe '24 episode. This week's prize pack was generously provided by the official Grateful Dead Tarot Cards. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Grateful Dead Tarot Cards 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, John Henrikson, host of The Deadpod, curates the setlist as former champs Gunnar, Gavin, Edward, and Brett face off. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links The Deadpod 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, Jim Newton, UCLA professor, author, and former LA Times bureau chief, curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Patrick, Sean, and Ben face off. Thanks to Sancho and Althea for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Jim Newton's Author Page Sancho and Althea Website Sancho and Althea Instagram Trying to Be Better w/ Joel and Steve 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, Davis Schneiderman, professor of English at Lake Forrest College, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, and Principal Investigator of a $1.2m Mellon Foundation grant called HUMAN, curates the setlist as returning champ CJ is joined by Ross, Skelly, and Pete. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Davis's Website Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival  Playboy After Dark Video 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio (alongside co-producer Ken Siebert) curates the setlist as returning champ Aron is joined by John, CJ, and Jay. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links The Dead of Night Grateful Dead Studies Association Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival  30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Aron's Blog: Dad Rock Dead Aron's YouTube Channel: Playing With the Band

Click here to check out Season 2's official shirt designed by our poster artist, Dillon. The shirt will only be available to buy for 48 hours.  Thank you for your endless support. It means the world.   This week is a mailbag episode. Listeners sent in tracks (and explanations) which returning champ Henry, as well as Luke, Aron, and Sean guessed the years of. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Order the Guess the Year shirt Dad Rock Dead

This week, Andy Logan from Grateful Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Henry is joined by Brian, Isaac, and Charlie. Thanks to Jerry Tone Store for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Grateful Guitars Jerry Tone Store 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Ninth House Goods

This week, Knob from the Grateful Dead podcast Help on the Way curates the setlist as returning champ Sean is joined by John, David, and Henry. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Help on the Way Podcast Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival Invite the Wild Band

This week, professor Michael Kaler, author of the new book Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead curates the setlist as returning champ Edward is joined by Jack, Sean, and Greg. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram

This week, Kevin from Wook+ curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Gavin is joined by Paul K., Paul S., and Edward. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Wook+ Wook+ Instagram Kevin's Twitter Account Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram

This week, professor and 3x Guess the Year champ Todd LaMaskin curates the setlist as 2x returning champ Gavin is joined by David, Grant, and Tommy. Thanks to Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. Check out Todd in conversation with author John Brackett (followed by a heady Dead tribute band) on Friday, 3/29, at Fermental in Wilmington, NC. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce Fermental Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, guitarist, songwriter, and co-host of the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Rich Mahan curates the setlist as returning champ Gavin is joined by Jake, Alyssa, and Darryl. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Rich Mahan's Website Rich Mahan's Instagram The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Jake's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram  

This week, clothing designer Meghan Fabulous curates the setlist as 4x returning champ Brett is joined by Benny, Gavin, and Daniel. Thanks to Meghan for also providing this week's prize pack from her new Grateful Dead Fabulous collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Meghan's Grateful Dead Fabulous Collection Meghan Fabulous's Website Meghan Fabulous's Instagram Boom Bap Book Club on Apple Podcasts Boom Bap Book Club Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Ed Martin, creator of 31 Days of Dead, curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Brett faces off against Tim, Jacob, and John. Thanks to JyArz for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links 31 Days of Dead Instagram Ed's "Thank a Taper" Playlist Phunk Your Face Band Bear's Choice JyArz Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Mike plays only Morning Dews as 2x returning champ Brett is joined by Reed, The Old Goat, and Tom. Thanks to candle shop Mundane for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Mundane's Website Mundane's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, former contestant Kyle curates the setlist as returning champ Brett is joined by Kendall, Dave, and Keeton. Thanks to apparel shop Four Direction Batik for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Four Direction Batik's Instagram Four Direction Batik's Website Bellingham Food Bank Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram  

This week, artist Mark A. Rodriguez aka Dead Tape Collector curates the setlist as returning champ Ben faces off against Brett, Ricardo, and Mike. Thanks to apparel shop Posta for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Mark's Instagram (which has the list of tapes he's looking for) Mark's book "After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995" Mark's email address [email protected] Posta's Website Posta's Instagram Mike's Mixed Media Art Website Mike's Photography Website Four Direction Batik Website Four Direction Batik Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, writer, psychedelic researcher, and host of the MAPS podcast Zach Leary curates the setlist as returning champ Pat is joined by Ben, Mike, and Billy. Thanks to Antigua Threads for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] More Links Zach's Website Zach's Instagram MAPS Podcast Antigua Threads Instagram Antigua Threads Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, guitar teacher Gabe Bergman curates the setlist as Gunnar defends his title against Patrick, Eric, and Orion. Reach out to Gabe for lessons via email ([email protected]) or through his Instagram. Thanks to ceramics shop Ninth House Goods for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster.   To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected]   More Links Guess the Year's Instagram Gabe's Instagram Ninth House Goods' Website 30k ft's Instagram Eric Carlin's Half Dead's Website Eric Carlin's Half Dead's Instagram

This week, photographer Bob Minkin curates the setlist as 6x champ Steve squares off against Lars, Gunnar, and Warren. Bob's books "Just Jerry" and "Just Bobby" are available now. Thanks to Sunshine Daydream Dyes for providing this week's prize pack, and to 30k ft for creating the show poster.   To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected]   More Links Guess the Year's Instagram Bob Minkin's Instagram Sunshine Daydream's Instagram Feelin' Groovy Jam Compilation Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve" Lars's Spotify Playlist

This week, John Brackett, author of the newly released book "Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness" curates the setlist as 5x returning champ Steve faces off against Kevin, BJ, and Jim. You can order "Live Dead" via Duke Press and Amazon. Thank you John for also providing a copy as this week's prize pack. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected]   Links Guess the Year's Instagram Poster artist 30k ft's Instagram John Brackett's Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve" Jim's vintage Star Wars collectibles Instagram and his Soundcloud

This week, Greg DeLuis from DeLuis Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Steve goes up against Vinnie, Brian, and Kevin. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack.   This episode is audio only.   To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] Links: DeLuis Guitars Website DeLuis Guitars Instagram Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"  

Season 2 begins with Jay Faires from Jerry Tone Store curating the setlist and Steve, fresh off his Tournament of Champions victory, resuming his run by taking on Rich, Thomas, and Larry. Thanks to Where's Trey for providing this week's prize pack. You can now watch this episode of Guess the Year on our YouTube channel. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: [email protected] Links: Jerry Tone Store Shop Jerry Tone Store Instagram Jerry Tone Store TikTok Where's Trey Etsy Shop Where's Trey Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"

Guess the Year returns with Season 2 beginning 1.1.24... which will feature video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to watch each episode play out. We will of course continue releasing the show as a podcast for those who prefer to listen. Tune in on 1.1.24. New curators, new format (4 contestants per week instead of 5), new finals scoring system (3 songs total-- lower aggregate score wins).  Also, please take a moment to rate Guess the Year 5 stars and write a review. I know it isn't fun, but it helps the show a lot. See you next week.  

This is the second part of a marathon finals matchup. This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown.  David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting the show. We're gonna take a short break and be back in November with Season 2. 

This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. This is the first part of a marathon finals matchup. Part two comes out next week. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode.

This week, Matt Busch, who oversees the world of Bob Weir, curates the setlist as Murph, Mateo, Todd, Smego, and Andy compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #4. The winner will continue on to the finals. Thank you to TCO Fly Shop for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.   Some tickets are still available for Bob Weir's tour with Wolf Bros. 

This week, Cooper, Garrin, Marty, Dean, and Nate compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #3. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to ByJocelyn for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

This week, Caleb, Luke, Steve, and Jocelyn compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #2. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to JYARZ for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.