Deadhead Cannabis Show

50th Anniversary of Bob Weir's ACE       Bob Weir's first solo LP is a Grateful Dead album in all but name. The musicians involved were the current line-up of the Dead plus a guest. Seven of the eight songs became standards in the Dead repertoire.   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt play tribute to the album as they review certain tracks including the only song not in the Dead's catalog.  They also discu...

Grateful Dead Live at William and Mary College Hall on 04-15-1978     Rob Bleetstein Sirius XM producer / Host on the Grateful Dead Channel and Program Director/Host/Producer - Pearl Jam Radio joins Larry Mishkin and   Rob Hunt to share stories from his career in the music industry.   As one of the world's foremost authorities on the Grateful Dead, Rob talks about his favorite concerts including t...

Grateful Dead Live at The Spectrum on 04-06-1982     Ian Monat , the Co-Founder and CEO   Rhythm Sparkling Hemp Beverages joins Larry Mishkin to talk about creating CBD-containing beverages.     On the music side of the show, Ian also fills in for   Rob Hunt, who is still away on a family ski vacation.   He shares stories of playing bass in a band at various venues including Stillwater music hall....

Grateful Dead Live at Nassau Coliseum on 03-28-1985  The 1985 spring tour included three nights at Long Island's Nassau Coliseum.   On the second night, they overwhelmed the audience with one of their most iconic setlists including a rare Truckin opener.  With Rob Hunt on a family ski vacation,   Larry Mishkin talks about this historic show and shares the latest Illinois cannabis licensing develop...

Jerry Garcia Band The Warner Theater in Washington, D.C. 3/18/78    New study reverses the "lazy stoner" myth, showing that college students that use marijuana are more motivated than non-users.    Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt discuss the study and the recent report that revealed which industries drug test the most.  Larry reviews Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros Chicago show and shares a Dead & Company epiph...

Grateful Dead Live at Capital Centre on 03-14-90   From the midst of the Ukrainian invasion chaos, a message from a cannabis enthusiast provides a glimpse of hope.    Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt share the uplifting clip to provide optimism for the power of cannabis to unite.    They also revisit the early part of the Dead's Spring 1990 Tour - aka The Last Great Tour.   Produced by PodConx Deadhead...

Grateful Dead Live at Barton Hall, Cornell University on 05-08-77    In addition to the devastating humanitarian crisis,  Russia's invasion of Ukraine has escalated the possibility of a global nuclear holocaust.      Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt dedicate today's show to the people in Ukraine and to denounce the use of nuclear weapons.    They remind people about the risk of nuclear war by reviewing...

Jerry Garcia Band 2/28/80 from Keane College The editor of the Boulder Weekly , Stew Sallo AKA   The Deadhead Cyclist is back to talk about his upcoming book.   He joins Rob Hunt while Larry Mishkin enjoys some much-needed time off, to share excerpts from his book.   They also have fun talking about their Jerry Garcia Band experiences. Produced by PodConx Larry Mishkin -   https://podconx.com/gues...

Grateful Dead, Salt Lake City, Delta Center, February 21, 1995   The NFL is changing its view on cannabis with its recent $1 million “award” to UCSD and the University of Regina (Canada) to investigate the effects of cannabinoids on pain management and neuroprotection from concussion.    Scott Berman  President and Co-founder of The Panther Group a cannabis investment firm joins Larry Mishkin and...

Grateful Dead Live at Dane County Coliseum on 02-15-1973   The legendary Dead photographer Jay Blakesberg is back to share stories about entertaining the crowd in Mexico at the cancelled Playing In The Sand.   He memorizes Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt with new stories from his time photographing the band and talks about his latest projects that include a documentary and a new book. Produced by PodCo...

Grateful Dead Live at SIU Arena, U of Southern Illinois on 02-07-1979   Steve Parrish tells the story of how Jerry supposedly took four valium as a joke before he went on stage to play at Southern Illinois University.  After listening to his epic licks from the show,   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt question the validity of the story.   They also discuss Congress's latest attempt to pass the SAFE Bank...

Grateful Dead Live at The Warehouse on 1970-01-31  Members of the Grateful Dead were arrested when the police discovered drugs in their hotel rooms.   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt discuss the next night's show in New Orleans and the broken amp that forced them to finish the second half of the show with an extensive acoustic set.  They also speculate on the setlists' unusually large number of songs p...

Grateful Dead Live at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on 1993-01-24    Analysts cut hundreds of millions from Tilray, Canopy and Aurora's marijuana sales forecasts.   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt discuss how the Canadian troubles could impact US companies.   Rob shares memories from the Dead's 1993 Chinese New Year concerts in Oakland.  In addition they mourn the passing of Rosa Lee Hawkins from the...

Grateful Dead Live at Springfield Civic Center on 1979-01-15    Many people are frustrated with how the last minute Playing In The Sand cancellation was handled.   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt discuss the series of events leading to the event ultimately being canceled.   They feature Jim Marty's first Dead concert and discuss what many believe was the best transition jam of all time.  They also disc...

Grateful Dead Live at Nassau Coliseum on 01-10-1979  The Dead played St. Stephen for the last time until October, 1983.     Larry Mishkin speculates why they put this iconic tune into semi-retirement.   With Rob Hunt on vacation, Dan Humiston sits in to discuss some exciting cannabis news including the mega sale of MJBiz and Scott's Miracle Grow expanding cannabis portfolio.   Produced by PodConX...

Grateful Dead Live at Fillmore East 01-03-1970  For years cannabis dispensaries have relied on cashless ATMs to protect their employees and customers. Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt discuss Visa's incomprehensible plan that would prevent cannabis companies from using cashless ATMs.  They also discuss the one time that the Grateful Dead played their New Years shows on the east coast.  Produced by PodCo...

Grateful Dead, San Francisco Civic Center 12/28/84   After a groundbreaking career as one of the first cannabis CPA's in the world, Jim Marty is retiring.   He joins his co-host Larry Mishkin and producer Dan Humiston to share the final chapter of his cannabis career and to say goodbye to the Deadhead Cannabis Show.   They wrap up the bittersweet farewell discussing the Dead's 1984 New Years run i...

Grateful Dead, Bar Mitzvah Party, Airport Hilton, St. Louis 12/12/71    A Grateful Dead urban legend that they jammed with members of New Riders at a Bar Mitzvah is confirmed.    Mark Slosberg's high school band, Spring Rain gladly handed over their instruments and watched in amazement as the impromptu concert unfolded.  Mark shares details from this unbelievable story with   Larry Mishkin and Rob...

Grateful Dead Live at Curtis Hixon Convention Hall on 1973-12-19   Dick's Picks, named after Grateful Dead tape archivist Dick Latvala, are stereo (two-track) concert recordings from the band's extensive tape vault.   The December 19th concert in Tampa was Dick's Picks Volume 1,   Larry Mishkin Jim Marty and Rob Hunt explain why it was such a significant breakthrough.  They also discuss the report...

Grateful Dead Live at Uptown Theater on 12-05-1979   Prior to the Dead's April 1980 release of the Go to Heaven album they  tried out a lot of new material.   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt  discuss the album and dissect the lyrics of Alabama Getaway and all the references to Billy "Bojangles" Robinson who was best known for his dancing and playing the role of the major domo in many 1930's movies. The...

Grateful Dead Live at Boston Music Hall on 12-02-1973    The exciting news that Martin Scorsese will produce a Grateful Dead biopic is being overshadowed by who will play Jerry Garcia. With Jim Marty away,   Larry Mishkin and Rob Hunt share their opinions about Jonah Hill playing the Dead's spiritual leader.   They also talk about adult use coming to the District of Columbia and Larry sparks up so...

Grateful Dead Live at Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center on 11-21-85     Big Boy Pete... miss a show, miss a breakout.     Larry Mishkin Jim Marty and Rob Hunt talk about the influence that the blues had on the Grateful Dead and how they'd frequently insert random old blues tunes into their sets.   The combination of publicly traded cannabis companies posting their earnings and a wave of end-of-the...

Grateful Dead Live at Austin Municipal Auditorium on 11-15-1971  Today is the anniversary of Shakedown Street, the album that Deadhead's often refer to as the band's "Disco Dead" phase.   With Jim Marty travelling   Larry Mishkin ,  and Rob Hunt discuss this landmark recording and the tunes that would go on to become setlist staples.   They also share their concerns about the DEA recently released...

Dead & Company at Red Rocks 10/20/21     Larry Mishkin ,   Jim Marty and Rob Hunt talk about the Phish Halloween show in Las Vegas and Terrapin Crossroads closing.   Rob reports on New York's license delay, Jim reports on Colorado tax bill being defeated and they all speculate what Virginia's new governor will do about cannabis.   Larry ends the show briefly talking about Dick's Pick 16 from Nov 8...

Jerry Garcia Band at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre on Halloween 1987    Halloween has always been a major holiday in the land of the Dead, Larry Mishkin ,   Jim Marty and Rob Hunt highlight some of their favorite ghoulish songs and concerts including JGB's 1987 Werewolves of Broadway.   They also review the recently released Listen to the River box set recorded five from the St. Louis, Fox Theater. Pr...