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| 4/13/26 |  4/13/26 | This week, Dr. B. Steve Csaki curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by Grayson and Barry.Steve is an Assistant Professor in English, Humanities, and Languages at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. He’s co-editor of The Philosophy of the Western, and a member of the Grateful Dead Studies Association. For Volume 6 of their annual compilation of scholarly papers, Steve contributed “Caught on a Limb”: Authorial Intention, He’s Gone, and the Music of the Grateful Dead.To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.netGTY's Instagram & YouTubeThanks to Peter Osta for the new cover art. | — | ||||||
| 12/30/25 |  In Conversation with Gabi Moskowitz, Author of "Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook" | Recorded live at Copperfield’s Books in Sebastopol, I sit down with cookbook author Gabi Moskowitz to talk about Dead in the Kitchen: The Official Grateful Dead Cookbook. We get into what makes a recipe spiritually Dead, why the book is vegetarian, how Dave Lemieux helped shape its structure, and how cooking—like improvisation—depends on preparation, a good pantry, and letting go of perfection. | — | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  6/16/25 | This week, Dr. Darryl De Marzio curates the setlist as returning champ Adam is joined by John, Jack, and Bryan. Darryl is the Executive Director of the Portsmouth Institute, Portsmouth Abbey’s Benedictine Center for Catholic Thought, Liturgy, and Culture. Darryl holds a masters and doctoral degree from Columbia University. His scholarship spans philosophy of education, ethical theory, and Catholic educational practice, with articles published in leading journals including Educational Theory, and Studies in Philosophy and Education. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Portsmouth Institute John's bands Rule of Thumb and Verst Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 6/9/25 |  6/9/25 | This week, professor Rick Monture curates the setlist as returning champ Scott is joined by Adam, Cory, and Matt. Rick is the director of the Indigenous Studies Program at McMaster University, where he also teaches in the Department of English and Cultural Studies. Rick is a member of the Mohawk Nation, Turtle Clan, from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Rick is also the author of We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River—which maps the intellectual traditions and ongoing sovereignty of the Haudenosaunee people. Rick holds a PhD in English from McMaster, is a past Fulbright scholar, and has long served on the boards of cultural and educational institutions at Six Nations. Rick is also a longtime Grateful Dead taper and member of the Grateful Dead Studies Association. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links We Share Our Matters: Two Centuries of Writing and Resistance at Six Nations of the Grand River Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 6/2/25 |  6/2/25 | This week, Grammy winning sound engineer David Glasser curates the setlist as returning champ Brendan is joined by Scott, Alec, and Max. David Glasser is founder and chief engineer at Airshow Mastering. With over 35 years in audio engineering, David has mastered thousands of records, including more than 80 GRAMMY nominees. He’s a three-time nominee himself, earning two Grammys for his work on the Anthology of American Folk Music and Screamin’ and Hollerin’ the Blues: The Worlds of Charley Patton. David remastered the Dead’s entire studio album catalog, Europe ’72, Without a Net-- the list is endless. This week's poster was designed by Billy King. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Airshow Mastering Billy King's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  5/26/25 | This week, author Ray Robertson curates the setlist as returning champ John is joined by Dylan and Brendan. Ray is the author of multiple novels and nonfiction works, including All the Years Combine: The Grateful Dead in Fifty Shows, a journey through the Dead’s history via fifty iconic performances. Ray’s writing has appeared in The Globe and Mail, The Walrus, and Canadian Notes & Queries. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links All the Years Combine Ray's Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/19/25 |  5/19/25 | This week, journalist, author, and music critic Joel Selvin curates the setlist as returning champ Phil is joined by Brian, John, and Paul. Joel was the longtime pop music critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and has written about rock and roll for over 40 years. He’s the author of many books, including Fare Thee Well: The Final Chapter of the Grateful Dead’s Long, Strange Trip and Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock’s Darkest Day. His latest book, Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon, is out everywhere now. It tells the story of Jim Gordon, the legendary drummer who laid down drums on classics like “Layla,” “God only Knows,” “Good Vibrations,” and many more— before a descent into undiagnosed schizophrenia led him to murder his mother and spend the rest of his life in prison. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Order Drums and Demons Joel's Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/12/25 |  5/12/25 | This week, Brian Anderson, author of the upcoming Loud and Clear: The Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound and the Quest for Audio Perfection, curates the setlist as returning champ Denis is joined by Matty, Michael, and Phil. Brian Anderson has been a Webby Award-winning senior features editor, writer, and producer at VICE. More recently, he did a stint running the Science desk at The Atlantic, where he was part of the Pulitzer Prize-winning team for pandemic coverage, and was later a senior editor at Vox. Loud and Clear is available for pre-order now. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Pre-order Loud and Clear Brian's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/5/25 |  5/5/25 | This week, senior writer at Rolling Stone Angie Martoccio curates the setlist as returning champ Zak is joined by Jackson, Denis, and Josh. Angie has written cover stories on Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, and Boygenius, and interviewed icons like Stevie Nicks, Neil Young, and recently, Bob Weir. Her award-winning work often highlights overlooked women in music history. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Angie's Instagram Angie's Interview w/ Bob Angie's Rolling Stone author page Eric Mlyn's What a Long Strange Trip: The Grateful Dead and American Cultural Change Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 4/28/25 |  4/28/25 | This week, Bob Bralove curates the setlist as returning champ Corey is joined by Zak, Dave, and Isaac. Bob Bralove is a musician and producer who worked with Stevie Wonder and the Grateful Dead, helping pioneer the use of synthesizers in live performance. He has continued to release his own music, including his new album with violinist Patti Weiss, Acoustic Conversations. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Bob's Instagram Bob's Website Acoustic Conversations Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
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| 4/21/25 |  4/21/25 | This week, Parsons School of Design lecturer Annabelle Walsh curates the setlist as returning champ Pete is joined by Adam, Tomas, and Corey. Annabelle investigates the intersections of subculture, fashion theory, and material culture. Her thesis project at Parsons was entitled Fashion is Dead: The Long Strange History of Deadhead Style. She has presented at the Dead Studies Association Conference. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Annabelle's Instagram Deadhead Style Archive (submit stories and photos via deadheadstylearchive@gmail.com) Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 10/21/24 |  Season 2 Tournament of Champions Final | This week, author, historian, and Grateful Dead publicist Dennis McNally curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Pete, and Gavin face off in the Season 2 Tournament of Champions final. Dennis wrote the introduction for The Silver Snarling Trumpet: The Birth of the Grateful Dead―The Lost Manuscript of Robert Hunter, which is available now. Thanks to Ellisa for providing a beautiful painting of Jerry Garcia as the winner's prize, and Shelburne Farms for hooking up the second and third place finishers with prize packs as well. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The Silver Snarling Trumpet Dennis McNally's Website Ellisa's Instagram Shelburne Farms Steve's Podcast, Trying to Be Better w/ Joel and Steve 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 10/14/24 |  An Interview With Chuck Klosterman | Bestselling author Chuck Klosterman joins the show to give his (non-Deadhead) take on the Grateful Dead. Chuck dishes on why the Dead are tied for 4th on his list of greatest American bands, the Dead's politics, John Mayer's guitar playing, separating the art from the artist, and lots more. Chuck's newest release, The Nineties: A Book, is available in paperback now. This episode is brought to you by Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce. The show poster was created by 30k ft. We'll be back next week with the Tournament of Champions final. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The Nineties: A Book Chuck's Website Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 10/7/24 |  Tournament of Champions: Heat #3 | This week, Sam Coturri from Winery Sixteen 600 and The Wine Makers podcast curates the setlist as former champs Aron, Pete, and CJ face off. Thanks to Winery Sixteen 600 for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Winery Sixteen 600 The Wine Makers Aron's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 9/30/24 |  Europe '24: Germany | This week, German Deadheads Uwe, Wolfgang, Frank, and Hubertus join for a special Europe '24 episode. This week's prize pack was generously provided by the official Grateful Dead Tarot Cards. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Grateful Dead Tarot Cards 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 9/23/24 |  Tournament of Champions: Heat #2 | This week, John Henrikson, host of The Deadpod, curates the setlist as former champs Gunnar, Gavin, Edward, and Brett face off. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The Deadpod 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 9/16/24 |  Tournament of Champions: Heat #1 | This week, Jim Newton, UCLA professor, author, and former LA Times bureau chief, curates the setlist as former champs Steve, Patrick, Sean, and Ben face off. Thanks to Sancho and Althea for providing this week's prize pack. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Jim Newton's Author Page Sancho and Althea Website Sancho and Althea Instagram Trying to Be Better w/ Joel and Steve 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/13/24 |  5/13/24 (Season Finale) | This week, Davis Schneiderman, professor of English at Lake Forrest College, Executive Director of the Krebs Center for the Humanities, and Principal Investigator of a $1.2m Mellon Foundation grant called HUMAN, curates the setlist as returning champ CJ is joined by Ross, Skelly, and Pete. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Davis's Website Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival Playboy After Dark Video 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 5/6/24 |  5/6/24 | This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio (alongside co-producer Ken Siebert) curates the setlist as returning champ Aron is joined by John, CJ, and Jay. Thanks to Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links The Dead of Night Grateful Dead Studies Association Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Aron's Blog: Dad Rock Dead Aron's YouTube Channel: Playing With the Band | — | ||||||
| 4/29/24 |  4/29/24 (Mailbag) | Click here to check out Season 2's official shirt designed by our poster artist, Dillon. The shirt will only be available to buy for 48 hours. Thank you for your endless support. It means the world. This week is a mailbag episode. Listeners sent in tracks (and explanations) which returning champ Henry, as well as Luke, Aron, and Sean guessed the years of. As always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Order the Guess the Year shirt Dad Rock Dead | — | ||||||
| 4/22/24 |  4/22/24 | This week, Andy Logan from Grateful Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Henry is joined by Brian, Isaac, and Charlie. Thanks to Jerry Tone Store for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Grateful Guitars Jerry Tone Store 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Ninth House Goods | — | ||||||
| 4/15/24 |  4/15/24 | This week, Knob from the Grateful Dead podcast Help on the Way curates the setlist as returning champ Sean is joined by John, David, and Henry. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Help on the Way Podcast Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots Festival Invite the Wild Band | — | ||||||
| 4/8/24 |  4/8/24 | This week, professor Michael Kaler, author of the new book Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead curates the setlist as returning champ Edward is joined by Jack, Sean, and Greg. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Get Shown the Light: Improvisation and Transcendence in the Music of the Grateful Dead Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 4/1/24 |  4/1/24 | This week, Kevin from Wook+ curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Gavin is joined by Paul K., Paul S., and Edward. Thanks to Relix for providing this week's prize pack: a shirt from their Taper's Section Collection. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Wook+ Wook+ Instagram Kevin's Twitter Account Relix's Taper's Section Collection 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
| 3/25/24 |  3/25/24 | This week, professor and 3x Guess the Year champ Todd LaMaskin curates the setlist as 2x returning champ Gavin is joined by David, Grant, and Tommy. Thanks to Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce for providing this week's prize pack. And, as always, thank you to 30k ft. for creating the show poster. Check out Todd in conversation with author John Brackett (followed by a heady Dead tribute band) on Friday, 3/29, at Fermental in Wilmington, NC. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net More Links Scarlet Fire Hot Sauce Fermental Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram | — | ||||||
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