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The definitive overview of the Dead's celebrated live show releases. Hosted by music journalist and podcaster Steven Hyden and fellow music journalist Rob Mitchum, this series will chronicle each live release, breaking down the historical context of the show while discussing musical, political, and sports-related trends of the time. Brought to you by Osiris Media.

36 From the Vault Osiris Media

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    • 4.4 • 415 Ratings

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The definitive overview of the Dead's celebrated live show releases. Hosted by music journalist and podcaster Steven Hyden and fellow music journalist Rob Mitchum, this series will chronicle each live release, breaking down the historical context of the show while discussing musical, political, and sports-related trends of the time. Brought to you by Osiris Media.

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    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: MSG 80s Release

    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: MSG 80s Release

    On the last bonus episode presented by Smartwool, Rob and Steve’s last “comfort listen” focuses on the new MSG 80s release from the Dead. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here.
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    • 31 min
    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: Legion of Mary 4/19/75

    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: Legion of Mary 4/19/75

    On this bonus episode, we’re on to Rob and Steve’s third “comfort listen,” looking at a Legion of Mary show from 4/19/75. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here.
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    • 30 min
    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: Goose + Trey at Radio City

    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: Goose + Trey at Radio City

    This bonus episode has Rob and Steve tackling their second “comfort listen,” Goose collaborating with Trey Anastasio from Radio City Music Hall in June 2022. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here.
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    • 32 min
    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: PhilCo at Sacred Rose

    Smartwool Presents—Comfort Listens: PhilCo at Sacred Rose

    This bonus episode finds Rob and Steve jumping into the first of four “comfort listens.” In this first installment, they talk about the Phil Lesh & Friends collaboration with Wilco at Sacred Rose Festival from this August 2022. This episode is presented by Smartwool—check out the limited-edition Smartwool x Grateful Dead collection here.

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    • 30 min
    Dick’s Picks Vol. 36 — 9/21/72 Philadelphia, PA

    Dick’s Picks Vol. 36 — 9/21/72 Philadelphia, PA

    In this week’s episode of 36 From The Vault, we celebrate the Series Finale of Dick’s Picks as well as the Series Finale of 36 From The Vault. Featuring a complete show from Philadelphia, PA on 9/21/72, we also hear segments of 9/3/72 from Boulder, CO. One of the greatest Dick’s Picks of all time, it’s a fitting conclusion to the series and yet another showcase of the brilliance of September 1972.
    Disc One features the majority of Set One from 9/21/72 which includes a brilliant “Bird Song” as well a stunning take on “Loser.” A loose and vibey “China Cat Sunflower>I Know You Rider” showcases the standards heavy Set I played with exceptional verve. Disc Two straddles Set One and Two from 9/21/71 and is highlighted by an outstanding “Playing In The Band” closer before “He’s Gone>Truckin’” brings us into the second frame. 
    An elongated 4+hr show, the staple of Disc Three is an absolutely incredible “Dark Star>Morning Dew.” Nearly 50min of stunning music, including 35+min of deep 1972 jamming, this is one of the greatest pieces of music released in the entire Dick’s Picks series. Disc Four closes out the Spectrum show before giving us a three song snapshot from Folsom Field with “He’s Gone> The Other One> Wharf Rat.” And with that, we’ve finally reached the end of the Dick’s Picks series. Thank you to everyone who has joined us for this long, strange trip.
    36 from the Vault is a production of Osiris Media. It is edited, produced and mastered by Brian Brinkman. All music composed by Amar Sastry, unless otherwise noted. Logo design by Liz Bee Art & Design. The executive producer of 36 from the Vault is RJ Bee. 
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    • 2 hr 12 min
    Dick’s Picks Vol. 35 — 8/7/71 + 8/24/71 + 8/6/71 San Diego, CA / Chicago, IL / Hollywood, CA

    Dick’s Picks Vol. 35 — 8/7/71 + 8/24/71 + 8/6/71 San Diego, CA / Chicago, IL / Hollywood, CA

    In this week’s episode of 36 From The Vault, we visit 1971 for the very first time since Dick’s Picks Vol. 2, for a very special set of shows, unheard of by any fan until 2005. Featuring the complete shows from 8/7/71 in San Diego, CA and 8/24/71 in Chicago, IL, along with snippets of 8/6/71 in Hollywood, CA, it’s a fascinating peek into the evolving nature of The Dead on the cusp of their 1972 renaissance period.

    Disc One features the complete first set from 8/24 + the “Truckin’” Set II Opener. Disc One is highlighted by a brilliant “Hard To Handle,” making its Dick’s Picks debut. On Disc Two we hear a tight take on “China Cat Sunflower -> I Know You Rider” plus a stunning “Sing Me Back Home.” The highlight might very well be the incredible jam out of “Going Down The Road Feelin’ Bad” which then segues into “Johnny B Goode.”

    Disc Three picks up the thread in Chicago and features a gorgeous cut of Pigpen’s “Empty Pages,” alongside a still-in-progress “Brown-Eyed Women.” Later, “Not Fade Away -> GDTRFB -> NFA” shines in the fusion between country jammin’ and punkish psychedelia. 

    Disc Four closes the set with a segment from the 8/6 show in Hollywood and features some of the only improv of the set in the way of “The Other One -> Me & My Uncle -> The Other One.” A haunting “Morning Dew” leads to a 25min “Lovelight” closer which shines a light on the wonders of Pigpen in the twilight of his life. 

    36 from the Vault is a production of Osiris Media. It is edited, produced and mastered by Brian Brinkman. All music composed by Amar Sastry, unless otherwise noted. Logo design by Liz Bee Art & Design. The executive producer of 36 from the Vault is RJ Bee. 

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    • 2 hr 4 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
415 Ratings

415 Ratings

SimonB77 ,

Much more than an album review!

Great show and thank you for doing this! At first, I thought, “How can one talk about an album for 2 hours?” Well, it’s not all about the album.

You get conversation about venue history, news headlines during the time, Dead happenings around show time, recording techniques, tapers challenges & other interesting bits which show the homework the hosts did!

Brandon Bowling ,

Is it too soon to be thinking reunion tour?

Really enjoyed this show. Fun, knowledgeable hosts. Nice format. I’ve enjoyed listening to each pick, then throwing on the corresponding episode. I don’t agree with everything these fellows say, but they clearly love them some Dead, and I love listening to them obsess about it.

I hope they aren’t done with the Dead. They could always jump right into the vault releases or Road Trips, right?

The Vampire Squid Chronicles ,

Nice Touring with You Boys….

Great podcast. Good times. Packing up the tents now. Let us all know what you two are up to and maybe see you down the road.

Last saw the GD in the summer ‘89. Time passes quickly. Garcia is the only guitarist I still listen to every day. Always more and something new there every listen.

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