Reviews
Incredibly well done. So nice to pull back the curtain — just a bit. Enough for the mystery to remain.
The Old Mule via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/20/24
Of course the G.O.G.D. is the best podcast out there. This season has been awesome with the Pigpen shows and I loved the T.C. show as well. Hearing all the inside about ‘Live Dead’, the album I’ve listened to the most in my life, was incredible. Keep it up Rich and Jesse.
MacShifty via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/29/24
GOGDP is thoroughly enjoyable, entertaining and educational! Simply no band (or brand!) that nurtures its legacy like the Grateful Dead. Every season is researched and curated and well captures the rich history and impact of the Dead. Keep mining!
Stonehed via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/27/24
This is the best historical documentary ever made in my opinion. Extensive and caring. I feel lucky to be a fan.
CurnlForbin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/24
Makes that 5-hour documentary seem superficial. Whenever there’s a new one I prioritize it, savor it, just freaking love it. Have learned so much about a band I thought I knew way too much about already. Love the deep digressions and, well, just about everything. Jesse deserves an ethnomusicology...Read full review »
Thorstein M. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/16/23
You guys already know what a huge fan I am. This is simply the best Grateful Dead journalism ever! What an amazing wealth you have amassed! Hats off for making this work. It cannot be easy. Love the end of season one where you had Jerry’s folk route. And the focus on Donna Jean was great. Also...Read full review »
Chizzzz6328385857 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/07/23
Tremendous research! Thank you so much. Really enjoyed the Podcast on Watkins Glen.
CCEF75 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/26/23
Masterful podcast. Jesse Jarnow is an expert assembler of research and interviews. These meditations on the Dead are a national treasure.
radballen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/15/23
I have enjoyed nearly every episode and congrats to the team for lots of history and music interpretation and interviews. Makes me smile to hear it. Good job podcasters. The season with Europe 72 tour packed with tales.
gatorknit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/02/23
They do a really fine job with discussions on the Grateful Dead. Always looking forward to another episode. Chris- Orange Beach, Al.
cwood.orange beach via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/26/23
All music, check out the “Stella Blue” episode.
Brosens via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/19/23
I have recently returned to regular listening of the Dead after having been off them for a while. Between the ReListen app or Archive.org, the the hundreds of “official (though in some cases expensive) live releases, and now this podcast, it’s a great time to be a Deadhead because you can get...Read full review »
bigsloth via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/30/23
Endless gratitude to these fellows and all Heads! Being a Head is one of the greatest things in my life. Love to all!!!
Ty Webb1973 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/25/23
You guys should totally do an episode on g.e. Smith and the Saturday Night Live sax sound.
rffp fan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/08/23
Great presentation, great information. Please just keep the episodes coming. //SOME TIME LATER// Still hitting all the right chords. Keep it up.
TheRockBobster via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/22/23
This podcast is a warm comfort blanket of American music knowledge on The Grateful Dead and everything that spiderwebs out from them. The production is wonderful and they really do a brilliant job on fact and lore surrounding this band. A rabbit hole of information that isn’t overwhelming nor...Read full review »
R2Dtowa via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/17/23
Kudos to the team behind this podcast! Engrossing being the scenes stories told with journalistic integrity, and yet with clear love of the music, musicians, and the scene as well.
zakyfarms via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/28/23
I have been waiting all my adult life for this podcast. A thoughtful and deep dive into the world of the grateful dead. Not just how many times a song was played or the deification of Jerry but the back story to everything . Wow I am so impressed. Every episode is better than the last. Thank you...Read full review »
That Guy in Tulsa. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/23/23
Great job weaving the Dead and pop culture through this amazing and insightful podcast!! Truely enlightening! It’s Cryptical!! The historical notes and integration across so many threads is simply amazing. I wish you would do this for each and every album in the Dead’s extended discography. I...Read full review »
Yoach via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/12/23
My first Dead show Wake of the flood 1973 Philadelphia 50 years and it’s all clear how prophetic Relative and poignant the DEAD were then and just as much Now! A merging of sociology spirituality and Americana ideals with the sound track to the Dream! From Doby Gillis to Blue Grass and Vangelis...Read full review »
Wideopenwally via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/13/23
90 to 95% of the podcasts are 5+ with fascinating details about the dead and their history and culture. However, there are some podcasts which seem fairly focused on just promoting an album release, and these episodes are challenging to listen to even as someone who is fascinated with this group....Read full review »
mnewstein via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/13/23
This has been a revelation. Direct, concise, informative, and a pleasure. Thank you for bringing this information to light!
Maddog Indiana via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/12/23
Absolutely fantastic
Musicrmez via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/03/23
And what a way to tell it. Probably my favourite podcast, not just for the content but the way the tone and humour reflects that of the band.
Max Ono via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 04/10/23
Not simply entertaining or informative (which it is!!) this podcast frequently moves me emotionally and makes me swell with pride to be a part of this community. It’s a rare and different tune in the podcast world. I’m Grateful.
Vanilla Grits via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 04/01/23
A great 2 episode recap of Pigpen!
Ned Snark via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/16/23
Truly a work of love and genius. So many details branching off from the main theme going deep into Dead History. I am so thankful for this long, strange trip.
jenacatprr via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/10/23
This such an informative, interesting, well presented podcast. I really enjoy it and often learn a lot.
Dc piano student via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/15/23
the interviews and storytelling are fire, i just never wanted an episode to end. in sweet anticipation por la segunda 2.
franti fan via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/23/22
Such a great way to remain engaged with the music of the Grateful Dead. Provides insights, great stories, music and interviews that remind us how great the music is. Started with the Europe 72 season because that’s the album that got me hooked and now I’m sure I’ll listen to every episode.
edmoiii via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 12/01/22
As a journalist AND a Deadhead, I've never experienced anything that stimulates both hemispheres of my brain quite like the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast.Read full review »
maysunset via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/11/22
Best podcast ever!!! Very informative and fun to listen to. Highly recommend!!!
KEEFRiIFFHARD via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/09/22
Wer mehr über diese außergewöhnliche Band wissen will, findet hier spannende Geschichten und faszinierende Aufnahmen! Unbedingt hörenswert!
msdiamant via Apple Podcasts · Germany · 10/29/22
This Podcast is excellent. For someone who got into the Dead later in life it has provided me with insight and first hand knowledge of what it was like during the hay-day of the band. Having never been to one of their concerts I feel like I was there at one. I am binge listening to catch up to...Read full review »
Yolo175649 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/22/22
This podcast is so good. Interviews with people involved. Song snippets & examples. If you are a Grateful Dead freak, you will love it. If you're not, it might turn you into one.Read full review »
DG Detroit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/14/22
I really like all the different takes on the material, that range from factual to remembrances to analytical, all contributing to my appreciation for GD Music continuing to grow. Looking forward to the late 80's up to summer 1990, my generation's Peak Dead. As a former professional live...Read full review »
CmdrDarklighter via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/15/22
A wonderful examination and reminder that the sound waves the band created for 3 decades are still rippling through our collective consciousness.
majestic_vistas via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/08/22
As a long time (1st show 1973) Head, this podcast is one beyond description! An ESSENTIAL 'must listen to' podcast for all fans of this music...young & old!! Check it out...start at the beginning and let the good times (and takes!) roll!! OEH77Read full review »
OEH77 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/29/22
One of the greatest joys I’ve ever had with the Dead. So informative and interesting,
jjseapro via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/26/22
I love listening to this podcast. Everything is so great! The sound quality, the excerpts, the stories, the mythology, etc. etc. It feels like a reunion and a party, and a celebration. Keep up the great work, y’all.
keithharrington via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/22/22
It’s hard to overstate the quality of this work. Whether you are a musician who loves the Grateful Dead’s music, or a fan, or someone who is interested in the cultural history of that time, there is nothing else out there I’ve found that presents this information in such an entertaining, relevant...Read full review »
gundogmutt via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/11/22
What can I say? I got on the bus when I was 13 from my bro’s records and saw my fist show in Binghamton in ‘77. Cried hard the day Jerry died, and really appreciate being back in the unique vibe that is the Grateful Dead. Thanks, guys.
RevTed via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/04/22
A lot of recollections from the guests of the Europe ‘72 season meld fact with fantasy, but that is part of the whole Dead experience. You could never be quite sure what actually happened at a Dead show, or what you imagined. Like a good work of literary fiction there was more truth in them than...Read full review »
Times Herald Rag via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/31/22
This #8 of your Europe ’72 season is my favorite of the whole Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast so far - such a rich variety of commentators, witness, cultures, occurences, human experience and heart - Good job! (and thanks to all contributors)
_brightspring_ via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/30/22
Having this Graham dude dissecting songs is a major turn off.
kdecody via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/29/22
This is the perfect podcast for the dedicated Grateful Dead fan. Interviews and stories from people who lived in the Grateful Dead world all those years ago.
NurseBecque via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/24/22
i love it , I feel like I’m talkin to my dad bout the good ol days . Thank you for the hard work and wonderful production 🤘🏽🌈
smilksmoothie via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/24/22
This is a must hear pod for any fan. The care and research put in to this project is unmatched. Cheers to Jesse and the team for this amazing documentation of this amazing American institution. There is nothing like this Grateful Dead podcast!
kaebosher via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/23/22
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