Episode 1: The Plan (re-release)

About this episode

The episode explores the reasons behind the massive traffic jam experienced by Phish fans heading to the Big Cypress Festival and features insights from key figures involved in the event.

Why did 75,000 Phish fans endure an 18-hour traffic jam to see Phish? Why did Phish make 75,000 fans endure a massive traffic jam to see them? What were Phish doing in Florida in the first place?In episode one, we explore answers to these questions and more. We talk to Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio drummer Jon Fishman, former manager John Paluska, Seminole liaison Pete Gallagher, and many others involved in making Big Cypress happen.

People in this episode

Guests: Trey Anastasio, Jon Fishman, John Paluska, Pete Gallagher

Topics covered

• Phish
• Big Cypress Festival
• music festival
• traffic jam

Keywords

• Florida
• music
• fan experience

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Plan

Places: Florida

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• Episode 3: City on a Swamp (re-release) · April 6, 2026 · 57 min
• Episode 2: A Long Day on Alligator Alley (re-release) · April 2, 2026 · 1h 21m
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• Episode 4: The All-Nighter · December 12, 2019 · 1h 23m