Under the Scales

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Under the Scales is a podcast by Tom Marshall, longtime songwriter for the band Phish. The podcast captures and brings to light the rich and complex culture surrounding Phish and its diverse, devoted fanbase. Phish’s quirky sense of humor pervades and steers the podcast. Tom will interview the band, fans, insiders, outsiders…and dare to go UNDER THE SCALES to uncover the beating heart of Phish! Presented by Osiris Media.

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4th Rate Knock-Off Intro Music

12/12/2025

Brittany Spears with a Knife

First time checking this out. Was pretty distracted by the intro music. Why give an un-indoctrinated casual listener who stumbles by even the slightest chance to mistakenly assume that the daytime slot at wook-fest “groovey tunes mannn” intro music is perhaps Trey playing himself? Bummed that this passed as all good…
Gin Mt Rushmore!

03/12/2025

phat413

Great show! I’m leaning more 2/22 than 2/28. But can’t argue with your list. Thanks for the content
Must Listen Podcast for Phish Fans!!!

11/01/2024

The Name's Slick

I love this so much. Last episode with the host from Beyond the Pond is great! I love learning about new music and inspires people musically! Their Spotify link to the playlist seems broken though... could that be looked at again? Thank you!
Tom’s amazing podcast

06/28/2024

Zack0513

Love all the insights, love the podcast, and love Tom!

Under the Scales is a podcast by Tom Marshall, longtime songwriter for the band Phish. The podcast captures and brings to light the rich and complex culture surrounding Phish and its diverse, devoted fanbase. Phish’s quirky sense of humor pervades and steers the podcast. Tom will interview the band, fans, insiders, outsiders…and dare to go UNDER THE SCALES to uncover the beating heart of Phish! Presented by Osiris Media.