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Audience Interest
- Grateful Dead music history
- Band mythology and lore
Podcast Focus
- Exploring Grateful Dead's music
- Band's history and evolution
Publishing Consistency
- 125 episodes produced
- Active for 5 years
Platform Reach
- Available on major podcast platforms
- Official Grateful Dead podcast
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 32 chart positions in 32 markets.
By chart position
- 🇺🇸US · Music History#31M to 3M
- 🇨🇦CA · Music History#15300K to 1M
- 🇬🇧GB · Music History#5230K to 100K
- 🇩🇪DE · Music History#7230K to 100K
- 🇦🇺AU · Music History#8030K to 100K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
890K to 2.8M🎙 Weekly cadence·125 episodes·Last published 6d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.8M to 5.6M🇺🇸54%🇨🇦18%🇸🇪5%+29 more - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
534K to 1.7M
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From 17 epsHost
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Recent episodes
Summer Magic 1985: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30 & 7/1
Aug 27, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Magic 1985: Hersheypark Stadium, 6/28
Aug 13, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27
Jul 30, 2026
Unknown duration
Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16
Jul 16, 2026
1h 37m 48s
Independence Ball, 7/3/66
Jul 2, 2026
1h 32m 17s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27/26 |  Summer Magic 1985: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30 & 7/1 | Concluding the Deadcast’s Summer Magic 1985 run, we pull into Maryland for 2 over-the-top shows, explore the band’s ‘80s gear, the Dead Heads’ ‘80s pipecraft, & the enthralling scene around the Dead.Guests: David Lemieux, Peter Miller, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Nick Paumgarten, Jeffrey Alexander, Christian Crumlish, Nicholas G. Meriwether, David Leopold, Will Backstrom, Andy Perrine, Geoff Mockbee, Harry Clark, Mike SmartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 8/13/26 |  Summer Magic 1985: Hersheypark Stadium, 6/28 | The Grateful Dead made their only visit to the land of chocolate on a rainy night in summer 1985, a pivotal show for different reasons for lighting crew member Dan English and longtime Dead Head photographer Bob MinkinGuests: David Lemieux, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Bob Minkin, Hawk, Dave Leopold, John Leopold, James Williamson, DNA, Johnny Dwork, Andy Perrine, Tom Storrer, Joe Noce, Joe StevanoffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27 | The Deadcast points to the Saratoga Performing Arts Center in New York, set inside the lush green of a state park & home to some of the wildest Grateful Dead shows of the mid-1980s, with a look at the 1985 parking lot scene.Guests: David Lemieux, David Leopold, Johnny Dwork, DNA, Ken Schneider, Andy Perrine, David Moran, Corry Arnold, Nicholas Meriwether, Annabelle Walsh, Donick CarrySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 7/16/26 | Grateful Dead1985 concerts+3 | Dennis McNallyLen Dell’Amico+7 | Grateful Dead | Greek Theatre | Grateful DeadGreek Theatre+3 | — | 1h 37m 48s | ||
| 7/2/26 | Grateful Dead1966 tour+4 | Rosie McGeeRon Rakow+4 | Grateful DeadJuly 3rd, 1966 Fillmore Auditorium release | Rancho Olompali | Grateful Dead1966+6 | — | 1h 32m 17s | ||
| 6/25/26 | Steal Your FaceGrateful Dead+3 | Richard LorenJohn Scher+9 | Grateful Dead | — | Steal Your FaceGrateful Dead+4 | — | 1h 40m 32s | ||
| 6/11/26 | trialmusic history+4 | Ron RakowSteve Brown+3 | Grateful DeadGrateful Dead Records+1 | — | Grateful DeadHells Angels+8 | — | 1h 27m 56s | ||
| 5/28/26 | live albumGrateful Dead+3 | Ron RakowAl Teller+3 | Grateful DeadSteal Your Face | — | Grateful DeadSteal Your Face+5 | — | 1h 09m 05s | ||
| 5/14/26 | Bobby Weirsongwriting+4 | Bobby WeirDavid Lemieux+8 | Grateful Dead | — | Bobby WeirGrateful Dead+5 | — | 1h 44m 19s | ||
| 4/30/26 | Bobby WeirGrateful Dead+4 | Bobby WeirDavid Lemieux+4 | Grateful Dead | — | Bobby WeirGrateful Dead+5 | — | 1h 15m 16s | ||
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| 11/20/25 | Blues For Allahalbum art+3 | David LemieuxRon Rakow+15 | Grateful Dead | — | Blues For AllahGrateful Dead+5 | — | 3h 01m 05s | ||
| 11/6/25 | Bobby WeirSage and Spirit+4 | Sage ScullyDavid Lemieux+17 | Sage and SpiritBlues For Allah | Great American Music Hall | Bobby WeirSage and Spirit+5 | — | 2h 19m 04s | ||
| 10/23/25 | Grateful Dead historyCrazy Fingers+3 | David LemieuxAl Teller+13 | United Artists | — | Crazy FingersGrateful Dead+5 | — | 1h 50m 51s | ||
| 10/9/25 | Grateful Deadmusic history+4 | David LemieuxRon Rakow+9 | — | — | The Music Never StoppedBobby Weir+5 | — | 1h 45m 21s | ||
| 9/25/25 | Grateful Deadmusic analysis+4 | David LemieuxNed Lagin+8 | Blues For AllahKing Solomon’s Marbles+1 | — | Grateful DeadKing Solomon’s Marbles+5 | — | 1h 37m 08s | ||
| 9/11/25 | Grateful Deadmusic analysis+3 | David LemieuxGeoff Gould+6 | Blues For AllahFranklin’s Tower | — | Grateful DeadFranklin’s Tower+5 | — | 1h 20m 33s | ||
| 8/28/25 | Grateful Deadmusic exploration+3 | David LemieuxNed Lagin+8 | Grateful DeadBill Graham+2 | — | Grateful DeadBlues For Allah+6 | — | 1h 49m 55s | ||
| 8/14/25 | Blues For AllahGrateful Dead+4 | David LemieuxDonna Jean Godchaux-MacKay+9 | Grateful Dead | — | Blues For AllahGrateful Dead+5 | — | 1h 30m 49s | ||
| 8/7/25 | Grateful Deadmusic history+3 | Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKayRon Rakow+19 | Grateful DeadGrateful Dead Movie | — | Grateful DeadWinterland+3 | — | 1h 41m 35s | ||
| 7/31/25 | sound engineeringGrateful Dead history+3 | Dan Healy | Grateful Dead | — | Dan HealyGrateful Dead+4 | — | 1h 27m 01s | ||
| 6/5/25 |  Enjoying the Ride: On Tour | Enjoying the Ride: On TourThe Deadcast season finale hits shows at 3 legendary venues, exploring Dick Latvala’s transformative experience at Red Rocks ‘79, Hollie Rose’s tour journal, the wonders of the Alpine Valley parking lot, & when Shakedown Street got its name.Guests: David Lemieux, Jay Kerley, Hollie Rose, Rebecca Adams, Bill Lemke, Phil Garfinkel, Jim Jonze, Tom Ryan, Art Moss, Lisa Hitchcock, David Van Divier, Scott Bauer, Julie Dock, Mobile SteeleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/22/25 | Enjoying the Ride: East Coast, Part 2 | The Deadcast cruises down the eastern seaboard, including stops in Hartford, Hampton, Philadelphia, and Landover, featuring touring tips, another police chase, & a visit to the White House.Guests: David Lemieux, Sam Cutler, Dennis Alpert, Tyler Roy-Hart, David Leopold, John Leopold, Rebecca Adams, Brian Schiff, Gary Lambert, Chris Goodspace, Winslow Colwell, Scott Jones, Chad EylerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 5/8/25 | Enjoying the Ride: East Coast, Part 1 | The Deadcast makes a beeline for the northeast, focusing on shows from legendary venues in the Manhattan and Boston areas included on the new Enjoying the Ride box, including ESP experiments, weed smuggling, free jazz titans, multiple police chases, and more.Guests: David Lemieux, Ron Rakow, Sam Cutler, Richie Pechner, Allan Arkush, Ned Lagin, Gary Lambert, Blair Jackson, Stanley Krippner, Rebecca Adams, Johnny Dwork, John Scher, Michael Simmons, Tyler Roy-Hart, Henry K, Howie Levine, Kenny Schiff, Debbie RondeauSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/24/25 | Enjoying the Ride: Bay Area, Part 2 | The Deadcast’s tour of Enjoying the Ride trucks all the way to the East Bay, exploring beloved venues including the Greek Theater & Kaiser Auditorium, with tales of the Hog Farm’s Skeleton Crew & vintage field recordings from Oakland Coliseum Arena’s parking lot. Guests: David Lemieux, Ron Rakow, Kevin Schmevin, Mark Pinkus, Blair Jackson, Steve Silberman, Rebecca Adams, David Gans, Johnny Dwork, Tyler Roy-Hart, Steven Bernstein, Robert Nyberg, Chad KroegerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
| 4/10/25 | Enjoying the Ride: Bay Area, Part 1 | The Deadcast begins our virtual tour of the new Enjoying the Ride box, visiting the cradle of the Dead in Palo Alto/Menlo Park (with a detour to visit the Warlocks’ earliest shows) before heading to San Francisco with stops at the Fillmore West and Winterland.Guests: Connie Bonner Mosley, Ron Rakow, Ned Lagin, Ron Pietrowski, Tyler Roy-Hart, Les Earnest, Doug Oade, Eric Schwartz, Blair Jackson, Michael Parrish, Dominic Stefano, David LemieuxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. | — | ||||||
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What the show covers
- Exploring Grateful Dead's music
- Band's history and evolution
- Insights for new and old fans
- In-depth discussions on albums
Audience interests
- Grateful Dead music history
- Band mythology and lore
- Live concert experiences
- Cultural impact of the band
Platform reach
- Available on major podcast platforms
- Official Grateful Dead podcast
- Targeted towards dedicated fans
- Potentially growing audience base
Publishing consistency
- 125 episodes produced
- Active for 5 years
- Weekly or more frequent releases
- Consistent engagement with listeners
Chart history for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
Peaked at #3 in United States, top 10 in 1 of 34 tracked markets, currently #3 in United States.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| GR | — | #15 | #15 | — |
| Finland | — | #16 | #16 | — |
| Sweden | — | #19 | #19 | — |
| PH | — | #20 | #20 | — |
| South Korea | — | #27 | #27 | — |
| TW | — | #28 | #28 | — |
| United States | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| TH | — | #29 | #29 | — |
| CH | — | #35 | #35 | — |
| Italy | — | #38 | #38 | — |
| Ireland | — | #39 | #39 | — |
| Norway | — | #43 | #43 | — |
| IL | — | #44 | #44 | — |
| Brazil | — | #48 | #48 | — |
| CZ | — | #49 | #49 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #52 | #52 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #54 | #54 | — |
| AT | — | #54 | #54 | — |
Chart Positions
34 placements across 32 markets.
Chart Positions
34 placements across 32 markets.