Beyond The Pond

In Episode 028, we are joined by The Podfather himself, RJ Bee (@RJBee_2), CEO of the Osiris Podcast Network (@osirispod), and co-founder of The Helping Friendly Podcast (@hfpod) to discuss the 10/31/2013 Wingsuit Set. As we argue, this is one of the critical turning points of 3.0 Songs featured in this episode are: Neil Young: “Last Dance,” “World On A String,” “Keep On Rockin’ In The Free World”...

In Episode 027, we turned to you, the listeners, for inspiration! Through a poll run last month, we were recommended four excellent jams to cover. Rather than focus on each in a single episode, we spun these out into unique mini-playlists, creating thematic Pandora-esque deep-dives. Matt Burnham — @therealburnham “You Enjoy Myself” — 06/11/1994 --- Built To Spill: “Carry The Zero,” Sebadoh: “Rebou...

In Episode 026, we celebrate the 15th anniversary of one of the best jams Phish has ever played: the 02/28/2003 Tweezer from Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. To do so, we’re joined by our good friend, Ben Greenfield (Twitter: @GuyForgetOPT), an all-around-brilliant Phish fan, and one of the founding writers for the Online Phish Tour. We approached this episode in really the only way one could: a...

This week, we were grateful and excited to be a part of the launch of the Osiris Podcast Network! This Podcast is officially "In The Loop." To celebrate the launch, we sat down with the Co-Founder & CEO, RJ Bee, to discuss the origins of the network, what this means for BTP & BTP Fans, what to expect from Osiris in the next few months, as well as offered a brief preview of all of...

In Episode 025, we sit down with Tom Marshall — Phish lyricist & longtime friend of Trey Anastasio — for a wide-ranging discussion about his songwriting, his musical influences, and the stories behind a number of great Phish songs. Part II focuses on Tom’s personal musical journey. Starting when he was a teenager , we track his three big pillars — Yes, Genesis (Peter Gabriel), and Brian E...

Happy Saturday! Here's a quick snippet of Pt II of our conversation with Tom Marshall. Full episode will drop on Tuesday, February 13! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 024, we sit down with Tom Marshall — Phish lyricist & longtime friend of Trey Anastasio — for a wide-ranging discussion about his songwriting, his musical influences, and the stories behind a number of great Phish songs. Part I focuses on Tom’s impressions of Phish at this point during 3.0, as well as some of our burning questions for him. We discuss the music that Tom got into duri...

In Episode 023, we take a step back to Spring 1993 to discuss the Weekapaug Groove from 04/02/1993 in Bellingham, Washington. A song that the band utilized to push beyond the fray into full-on Type II jamming space, this Bellingham version is an excellent example of Phish becoming comfortable with taking musical risks on a nightly basis. Songs featured in this episode are: Nils Frahm: “Down Down,”...

In Episode 022, we discuss the short, but fully connected jam that emerged from Ghost during Phish’s 2017 New Year’s Eve Run. The run was filled with high-quality improv from Phish, and this Ghost is a perfect example of full-band-connectivity throughout it’s 10 minutes. Songs featured in this episode are: Stereolab: “Brakhage,” Underworld: “Low Burn,” REM: “Crush With Eyeliner,” Mission of Burma:...

In Episode 021 we take a step back, drink some mulled wine, light a nightly candle, and soak in the vibes of the season. We focus on two underrated Holiday Run Shows: 12/30/1995 and 12/29/1996, and discuss why they’re each worth a listen. In the second half of the episode we discuss our favorite holiday albums and feature some overlooked holiday gems. Songs featured in this episode are: Willie Nel...

In Episode 020 we look back on 2017 and discuss our favorite albums of the year. In addition to our Top Ten Albums of 2017, we’ve compiled a list of our Honorable Mentions, highlight our favorite concerts we saw, and share some of our listeners Top Five Albums of 2017. David’s Top Ten Albums of 2017: 10. Lorde: Melodrama; 9. Hiss Golden Messenger: Hallelujah Anyhow; 8. Gang Of Youths: Go Farther I...

In Episode 019, we discuss a transformational jam in Phish History, the 11/06/1996 Mike’s Song from Knoxville, Tennessee. Just a week removed from their Halloween cover of the Talking Head’s "Remain In Light," we hear Phish fully embracing the lessons of the funk/minimalist in this sprawling jam. Songs featured in this episode are: Burial: “Kindred,” The Dismemberment Plan: “Superpowers,” “Othersi...

In Episode 018, we’re joined by the guys from the Helping Friendly Podcast to discuss how Phish has influenced our own musical interests, as well as the various directions we’ve all gone as listeners. Songs featured in this episode are: The War On Drugs: "Thinking Of A Place"; Father John Misty: "Ballad Of A Dying Man"; Ryan Adams: "Prisoner"; Woods: "Leaning To The Left"; Hiss Golden Messanger: "...

In Episode 017, we deep-dive into the history of one of our favorite bands, Wilco. To do so, we brought one of our good friends, and longtime Wilco fan, Josh Carver (Twitter: @nolasox) to help us out. Songs featured in this episode are: “Passenger Side”-AM (1995), “Misunderstood”-Being There (1996), “I’m Always In Love”-Summerteeth (1999), “I Am Trying To Break Your Heart”-Yankee Hotel Foxtrot (20...

In Episode 016, we discuss Phish’s long-standing practice of honoring and experimenting with Bluegrass music. To do so, we’ve called upon the help of one of our podcast brethren, Jonathan Hart, of the excellent Dead-focused Brokedown Podcast. Songs featured in this episode are: John Hartford: “Steam-Powered Aeroplane,” David Grisman Quintet: “Minor Swing,” Fred Geiger: “Take The A-Train,” Punch Br...

In Episode 015, we discussed one of the best jams of 2003, the 07/30/2003 Scents & Subtle Sounds from Camden, New Jersey. A near-30 minute journey, this moves beyond its main theme into a blissful & ethereal space, before building into a foreboading peak. Songs featured in this episode are: The Amazing: “Picture You,” The Sea & Cake: “Afternoon Speaker,” Magnolia Electric Co.: “At Leas...

In Episode 014, we take stock of the final run of Phish’s Summer 2017 Tour with an examination of the 46 Days from the seventh annual Dick’s Summer Tour Finale. One of the underrated highlights from the weekend, this is a torrential, Trey-led, wha-induced, true hose jam. Songs featured in this episode are: Preoccupations: "Monotony," Silver Jews: "Suffering Jukebox," Miles Davis: "Sivad," and The...

In First Impressions 002, we discuss The National's seventh LP, "Sleep Well Beast." One of our most anticipated albums of 2017, here The National abandon whiskey for the vape pen, and conjure up a plodding, late-nite record, while still retaining the elegant songwriting that we've always loved about them. Songs featured in this episode are: "Day I Die," "Empire Line," and "Carin At The Liquor Stor...

In Episode 013 we discuss one of the best jams from (perhaps) the best month in Phish history: the 12/14/1995 Halley’s Comet from Binghamton, NY. The first ever Type II version of Halley’s, here the band latches on to a number of hypnotic riffs, riding wave after wave to a crest before jumping into yet another before seguewaying flawlessly into NICU. Songs featured in this episode are: U2: "D...

Welcome to First Impressions! A new series from Beyond The Pond, these episodes will focus on Brian & David's first impressions of a newly released - and, in many cases, highly-anticipated - record. In the first episode of the series, we discuss The War On Drugs excellent fourth LP, "A Deeper Understanding." This is, unquestionably, the most anticipated album of 2017 over at BTP, and...

In Episode 012, we discuss the peak jam from Magnaball, and one of the best jams from 2015: the 08/22/2015 Prince Caspian. This jam is so euphoric, and peaks with such unyielding energy, that it demanded a two-year-anniversary episode in its honor. Songs featured in this episode are: The National: "Little Faith," The Horrors: "Scarlet Fields," Radiohead: "Daydreaming," and Sleater Kinney: "Surface...

In Episode 011, we discuss not one, but TWO jams from the first eight nights of the Baker's Dozen: the Tube from N5 (Powdered) 07/26/2017, and the A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing from N8 (Jimmies) 07/30/2017. Two polar opposite jams, they showcase the diverse playing, and consistent experimentation by Phish throughout the Baker's Dozen. Songs featured in this episode are: The Happy Mondays: "Step On...

In Episode 010, we discuss the most interesting and exploratory jam of Summer 2017, thus far: the 07/15/2017 Simple from Chicago, Illinois. A 27 minute, multifaceted jam, it's rare the band would begin a tour with jam this long or exploratory. Songs featured in this episode are: Rush: "Headlong Flight," Citay: "Careful With That Hat," Yes: "The Fish," Brian Eno: "Sky Saw," and Jimmy Smith: "Sagg S...

In Episode 009, we’re taking a break from dissecting Phish jams to discuss our favorite albums of 2017 (so far). It’s been an exciting year for new music, and we’ve come up with a list that displays our diverse interests, and offers something for everyone. David’s Top 5 of 2017 (So Far): 5. The New Pornographers: Whiteout Conditions; 4. Cloud Nothings: Life Without Sound; 3. Dude York: Sincerely;...

In Episode 008, we discuss one of the happiest and most euphoric jams in Phish History: the 10/29/2013 Down With Disease. This jam is so melodic, and so purely joyful, that it just might make you want to run through a wall! Songs featured in this episode are: Husker Du: "Celebration Summer," Girls: "Honey Bunny," The Hotelier: "Goodness, Pt 2," Deerhunter: "Revival," tUnE-yArDs: "Bizness," and Mog...