So Many Roads: A Grateful Dead Podcast
So Many Roads Podcast is a show inspired by the Grateful Dead and the endless ways their music connects us. As a longtime fan, I’ve realized there’s still so much to learn—not just about the band, but about the culture, history, and personal stories that surround it. Each episode, I’ll sit down with guests to explore their journeys, uncover new perspectives, and take a deep dive into topics I have yet to investigate. So whether you're a longtime Deadhead or are just starting to explore, join me as I learn from the people who’ve lived it. 🎶🎙️
Episodes
9 episodes
The Unbroken Chain: Phil Lesh, Daniel Donato, and The Capital Theatre
A room can change the way music moves — and The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester is one of those rare spaces where the past hums in the walls and every note cuts sharper. We follow a living thread from the Grateful Dead’s legendary 1971 run to D...
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Episode 9
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25:07
Our First Thousand Miles Down The Road
We look back on our whirlwind first 1,000 downloads. What started as a living room hobby and grew into a global, multi-format project. From viral clips and Primus encores to London street chats and Bay Area anniversaries, the through-line is si...
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Episode 8
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16:25
Barton Hall Echoes: Deadhead Stories with Seth
What happens when two old friends return to Ithaca, New York, to sneak into Barton Hall — the site of the Grateful Dead’s legendary May 8, 1977 show? In this episode, I sit down with my college friend Seth in the bleachers of Barton Hall ...
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Episode 7
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33:19
The Fabric Holds: Standing Amid 60 Years of Deadheads
From London to San Francisco to Vegas, the threads of the Grateful Dead keep pulling me into unexpected connections. In this episode of So Many Roads, I follow those threads through a Dead & Company 60th anniversary show — from run...
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Episode 6
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21:39
Legacy and the Living Scene: the Grateful Dead at 60
In this episode of So Many Roads, I travel to San Francisco for the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary. From a grassroots Dead night in Berkeley to a massive pier show, Jerry Day in McLaren Park, and a visit to the Grateful Dead house, I explore ...
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Episode 5
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21:29
Bob Weir at The Royal Albert Hall: An American Weir Wolf in London (Part 2)
In Part Two of my London Dead adventure, I head to the iconic Royal Albert Hall to see Bobby Weir & the Wolf Bros live. I take you with me—through the crowd, into the show, and into conversations with fellow fans along the way. This follows...
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Episode 4
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30:59
An American Weir Wolf in London (Part 1): Walking in the Grateful Dead’s London Footsteps
In this episode, I fly to London to see Bob Weir and The Wolf Bros play the Royal Albert Hall 🛫🎸—but before the show, I set out to walk in the Grateful Dead’s London footsteps.This is Part 1 of a two-part travelogue. In this episode, I v...
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Episode 3
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17:34
How She Won a Signed Custom Bob Weir Guitar!— Hillary’s Story
In this episode, I sit down with Hillary, a dedicated Deadhead, who shares the once-in-a-lifetime story of how she won a signed guitar from Dead & Co. But that’s not all — she also had a surprise encounter with Phil Lesh, as well as a story...
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Episode 2
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38:11
Getting on the Bus with Dave: Jerry’s Gear, an Autograph Story, and a Deadhead Origin Tale
In this debut episode, I sit down with my longtime friend—and our show’s producer—Dave, to talk about how he got on the bus, why Jerry Garcia’s guitar tone still captivates him, and what makes the Grateful Dead more than just a band. We break d...
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Episode 1
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46:42