Workingman's Pod

Alex & Dave
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Join Dead Heads Alex and Dave in conversation about the Grateful Dead. Each episode, the Heads listen to the a different show from the Grateful Dead's legendary touring career. In addition to concert reviews, you'll get a dose of history, stats, facts, and surprises along the way. Get on the bus for Workingman's Pod: Talkin' Dead with Alex and Dave!

  1. Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros - 12/17/2023 - Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

    5D AGO

    Bobby Weir and the Wolf Bros - 12/17/2023 - Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about a 2023 Bobby Weir and the Wolf Brothers (featuring the Wolfpack) show from the legendary Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY! We set out to explore more of the music Bobby was playing in his later years as we continue to mourn his passing. While not our usual coverage of the Grateful Dead, you can still get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Link to Archive taper edition of this show: https://archive.org/details/wolfbros2023-12-17.aud.mkh8040.nico11104.flac24 Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 25m

  2. JAN 27

    5/25/1974 - Campus Stadium, University of California Santa Barbara, CA

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about a rarity - a show not officially released from 1974. We break down the Dead's performance from the end of the Spring '74 tour at the University of California Santa Barbara. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Links to pictures and video from the show: https://www.reddit.com/r/gratefuldead/comments/zbxvcw/the_dead_playing_on_the_campus_of_uc_santa/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYt8RQQoMjA Links to newspaper articles discussed about the UCSB Gauchos: https://www.independent.com/2009/04/21/men-behind-myths/ https://alexandria.ucsb.edu/downloads/t722h982q Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 46m
  3. 1/13/1980 - Cambodian Refugee Benefit Show, Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA

    JAN 13

    1/13/1980 - Cambodian Refugee Benefit Show, Oakland Coliseum Arena, Oakland, CA

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about a unique, one-set benefit show from January 13, 1980! We break down the Dead's set from Joan Baez's Cambodian refugee benefit show. The set was also the final Grateful Dead show broadcast on KSAN-FM radio. This episode was recorded before the passing of Bob Weir- please listen to our tribute episode to Bobby, found in the episode prior to this one. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Link to Blogspot post of pictures and information from the show: https://lostlivedead.blogspot.com/2014/12/january-13-1980-oakland-coliseum-arena.html Link to information regarding the mysterious unreleased Joan Baez/ Mickey Hart collaboration: https://www.rukind.com/viewtopic.php?t=20455 Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 31m

  4. JAN 11

    Rest Easy Bobby Weir (1947-2026)

    Remembering Bob Weir (1947-2026) and thanking him for all he gave us! Links: Full-show isolated Bobby edition - https://youtu.be/ZLV-73VF6Tg?si=cHWNoU_NIEj8QHk_ Weather Report Suite, acoustic demo - https://youtu.be/k7-4XirBj9A?si=lgN3DR3oOCtOW4vv Bob speaking about death on the Comes a Time podcast - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTWWxCMjDx7/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Dead & Co at Citizens Bank Park, 2021 (4 min mark of Jack Straw) - https://archive.org/details/deadco2021-08-21.CitizensBankParkPhiladelphiaPA/DeadCo2021-08-21t03.flac Outro song, Not Fade Away - Dead & Company, August 16, 2021 (audience recording available: https://archive.org/details/deadco2021-08-16.CoastalCreditUnionPark/DeadCo2021-08-16t18.flac)

    55 min
  5. Live/Dead (1969) album review

    12/23/2025

    Live/Dead (1969) album review

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' all things about the Grateful Dead's first live album release, Live/Dead. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 1m
  6. 12/09/1971 - Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO

    12/09/2025

    12/09/1971 - Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about a show from 54 years ago exactly (give or take ten minutes). It's the first show released as part of the Listen to the River Box Set from December 9th, 1971 at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis, Missouri. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Link to learn more about the Fox Theatre: https://www.fabulousfox.com/theatre-info/about-us Link to donate to the Access Fund: https://www.accessfund.org/donate Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 36m
  7. Dave's Picks Vol. 56, Part 2 - 3/21/1981 - Rainbow Theatre, London

    11/25/2025

    Dave's Picks Vol. 56, Part 2 - 3/21/1981 - Rainbow Theatre, London

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about the newest release from the Grateful Dead, Dave's Picks Volume 56! We break down the second of the two shows included in the release from March 21st, 1981 at the Rainbow Theatre. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Link to donate to the Access Fund: https://www.accessfund.org/donate Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 41m
  8. Dave's Picks Vol. 56, Part 1 - 3/20/1981 - Rainbow Theatre, London

    11/18/2025

    Dave's Picks Vol. 56, Part 1 - 3/20/1981 - Rainbow Theatre, London

    Join Deadheads Alex and Dave talkin' about the newest release from the Grateful Dead, Dave's Picks Volume 56! We break down the first of the two shows included in the release from March 20th, 1981 at the Rainbow Theatre. Get on the bus with Workingman's Pod! Link to donate to the Access Fund: https://www.accessfund.org/donate Follow us @workingmans_pod on Instagram, or email us at workingmanspod@gmail.com

    1h 40m
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Join Dead Heads Alex and Dave in conversation about the Grateful Dead. Each episode, the Heads listen to the a different show from the Grateful Dead's legendary touring career. In addition to concert reviews, you'll get a dose of history, stats, facts, and surprises along the way. Get on the bus for Workingman's Pod: Talkin' Dead with Alex and Dave!

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  • Creator
    Alex & Dave
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Workingman's Pod. No Music Copyright implied; used in compliance w/ Grateful Dead Tape Trading Policy.
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