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Mon, Dec 05 2005

CDH 80

This is the last Closet Deadhead podcast. We weren't shut down. In light of the Archive.org debacle, we simply sense that it's time to go. Thank you for all your support, and stay in touch at www.closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:09 AM

Fri, Dec 02 2005

CDH 79

Phil Lesh & Friends play live at Boston University -- and you are there! Join Marty Freeman and your CDH host for all the pageantry! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:28 AM

Mon, Nov 28 2005

CDH 78

Ladies and gentlemen, it's the return of the one and only Henry the K! Henry talks politics and music, and digital downloads. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 11:40 AM

Fri, Nov 25 2005

CDH 77

Can't decide what music to buy for the Deadhead who has everything? Let CDH be your holiday shopping guide! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:38 AM

Mon, Nov 21 2005

CDH 76

Closet Deadhead Greg Cotterill shares a radio interview he did with David Dodd, author of The Annotated Grateful Dead Lyrics. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:34 AM

Fri, Nov 18 2005

CDH 75

We rummage through the attics of our lives, ending with the saddest of stories. Keep that e-mail coming: sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 10:05 AM

Mon, Nov 14 2005

CDH 74

Please enjoy this Aug. 1991 "three-fer" as requested by a CDH listener. And you've seen our new web site, right? -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 10:01 AM

Fri, Nov 11 2005

CDH 73

Closet Deadhead Josh Hawkins is our guest -- and he truly is a Closet Deadhead. You'll hear what we mean. Also, our new web site is up! Check it out! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 11:01 AM

Mon, Nov 07 2005

CDH 72

In CDH 72 we share listener e-mail with you -- lots of it -- with two long, savory GD tunes as bookends. Send your e-mail to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:08 AM

Fri, Nov 04 2005

CDH 71

Mistress Mim extols her craft while Grayfolded plays in the background...and a rare acoustic treat caps things off. Send those comments to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:44 AM

Mon, Oct 31 2005

CDH 70

We break new ground with this Closet Deadhead interview. It sounds like most of the others you might have heard. And then... -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:05 AM

Fri, Oct 28 2005

CDH 69

It's fun to hear early versions of songs that turned out quite differently down the line. You'll hear six such songs in Podcast 69. Happy Halloween weekend, everybody! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:00 AM

Mon, Oct 24 2005

CDH 68

You've got the blues five times over, thanks to CDH listener Harry Peltz, who came up with the idea. Keep that feedback coming: sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:54 AM

Fri, Oct 21 2005

CDH 67

On Podcast 67 we explore the year 1967, back when Pigpen sang back-to-back slow blues numbers, and all the band members whooped it up onstage with the crowd. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:58 AM

Mon, Oct 17 2005

CDH 66

Closet Deadhead Charlie Smith saw his first Grateful Dead performance at Woodstock. He's got all kinds of stories, and you'll hear them on CDH 66. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:16 AM

Fri, Oct 14 2005

CDH 65

Five tunes this time, all paying tribute to Mick and Keith. This could be the last time. Welcome to all those who find us through Yahoo Podcasts! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:05 AM

Mon, Oct 10 2005

CDH 64

May we introduce to you, the act you've known for all these years...seven cover tunes you're sure to enjoy. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:04 AM

Fri, Oct 07 2005

CDH 63

You sure give us lots of good programming ideas here on Closet Deadhead! You'll hear many of them here on CDH 63 -- as well as three tunes, ending with a classic Pigpen rave-up. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:10 AM

Mon, Oct 03 2005

CDH 62

We interview none other than Vince Welnick, keyboardist and vocalist for the Grateful Dead from 1990 through 1995. Three songs this time, all featuring Vince. And thanks to all who have voted for Closet Deadhead at http://www.podcastalley.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:34 AM

Fri, Sep 30 2005

CDH 61

Four songs this time, including one recorded the night Janis Joplin died. October is a new month and another chance to vote for Closet Deadhead at http://www.podcastalley.com. Thanks a million for your support. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:53 AM

Mon, Sep 26 2005

CDH 60

We take you to the Greek Theatre in Berkeley, Calif. for the Sept. 24 "Comes a Time" benefit, honoring the life and music of Jerry Garcia. We hope you enjoy. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 10:19 AM

Fri, Sep 23 2005

CDH 59

Like a fine wine, we savor some of the finest live Grateful Dead music ever recorded. And you know the story about Dick Cheney, right? Drop us a line sometime at sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 04:00 AM

Mon, Sep 19 2005

CDH 58

We're in a Phil mood, now that Phil Lesh & Friends have announced plans for their Winter 2005 tour of the Northeast. There's also nothing like a good GD audience recording. This one is best enjoyed with headphones or earbuds. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:14 AM

Fri, Sep 16 2005

CDH 57

Just how toxic will New Orleans be? Closet Deadhead (and industrial hygienist) Dave Isenberg speculates. We're making progress on our new web site, by the way. Soon come. Drop us a line sometime at sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:38 AM

Mon, Sep 12 2005

CDH 56

Believe it or not, the Who and the Beatles were trailed by a caboose. Thanks for taking the time to vote for Closet Deadhead at podcastalley.com! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:00 AM

Fri, Sep 09 2005

CDH 55

We pay subtle tribute to the sufferers in New Orleans. Please give. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 01:54 PM

Mon, Sep 05 2005

CDH 54

Come along with us to the Sept. 2 Ratdog concert at Meadowbrook Farm in Gilford, NH. Oh, the pageantry! Music brackets the adventure. On another note, it's a new month, so would you vote for Closet Deadhead at podcastalley.com? Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:57 AM

Fri, Sep 02 2005

CDH 53

Let's play "Guess the Grateful Dead Lyric" -- something different this time. Meanwhile, please send dollars and prayers to the Gulf. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:06 AM

Mon, Aug 29 2005

CDH 52

Bruce Hornsby is the focus of Podcast 52 as we hear him rehearse with the GDs just prior to the band's fall 1990 European tour. Keep that e-mail coming to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:32 AM

Fri, Aug 26 2005

CDH 51

Closet Deadhead Matt Klein is our guest this time -- a well-spoken fellow as you will hear. By the way, the redesign of http://www.closetdeadhead.com is underway. Expect the new look soon. Meanwhile, send your correspondence to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:42 AM

Mon, Aug 22 2005

CDH 50

Wow, we did it! Fifty podcasts. So far, that is. We celebrate with perhaps the most hallowed of all Grateful Dead compositions. And we toss in another chestnut, from 1966. Heartfelt thanks for all your kind words and support. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 12:33 PM

Fri, Aug 19 2005

CDH 49

We continue in the jazzy vein with Phil Lesh & Friends, then a quick trip to Red Rocks, and then Bruce Hornsby joins the GDs for some fun at rehearsal. We love the e-mail we're getting at sam@closetdeadhead.com. Say hi! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:01 AM

Mon, Aug 15 2005

CDH 48

All you ever wanted to know about time signatures and then some...and we honor a CDH listener's request to get jazzy. Only two songs this time. Well...three. Haven't been in touch before? Write us at sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:50 AM

Fri, Aug 12 2005

CDH 47

Linda Goodspeed -- sister of Marty Freeman -- relives the glory days of the early 1980s in this lighthearted Closet Deadhead interview. Three songs this time, including two audience recordings. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:55 AM

Mon, Aug 08 2005

CDH 46

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of Jerry Garcia's death, Closet Deadhead presents a special 42-minute tribute featuring interview clips with Jerry and a grab bag of memorable music. Drop us a line sometime -- sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:01 AM

Fri, Aug 05 2005

CDH 45

We continue with the Jerry theme, with a troika and the quick-and-dirty encore that emerged in the '90s. Won't you take the time to vote for Closet Deadhead at Podcastalley.com? Thanks a million! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:13 AM

Mon, Aug 01 2005

CDH 44

We celebrate the birthday of Jerry Garcia (he'd have turned 63 on Aug. 1) in this special edition of Closet Deadhead. You'll hear Jerry himself, in his prime and at his best. We think the end of this podcast will make you laugh! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:48 AM

Fri, Jul 29 2005

CDH 43

Our guest: Closet Deadhead Indradeep "Deep" Ghosh, born and raised in Colcutta, India. Once you hear the interview, visit www.closetdeadhead.com to learn more about Deep and his philosophies as they pertain to the Dead. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:52 AM

Mon, Jul 25 2005

CDH 42

Five tunes this time, most of them rarely encountered, even for a Closet Deadhead like you! Are you a new listener? Say hi! Drop us a line at sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:05 AM

Fri, Jul 22 2005

CDH 41

Meet Matt and Vic of Playin' Dead. Great guys, with great taste in music. Please enjoy a very different Closet Deadhead this time. Many of you are asking when CDH will be available on iTunes. We're working on that. Hang in there. Meanwhile, we're on Odeo, at http://www.odeo.com. Check it out. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:29 AM

Mon, Jul 18 2005

CDH 40

A Pigpen profanity, two Grateful Dead in-concert rarities and a pair of Phil Lesh & Friends tunes make up Podcast 40 of Closet Deadhead. We invested in a new microphone... can you tell? We've also begun adding web links at CDH's own web site at www.closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:03 AM

Fri, Jul 15 2005

CDH 39

Back-to-back Grateful Dead anthems highlight CDH 39, followed by bittersweet recollections from Phil Lesh himself. We've got some fun things up our sleeve for future podcasts as well, thanks to your great ideas. Keep them coming! Write us at sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:57 AM

Mon, Jul 11 2005

CDH 38

In CDH 38 we focus on the characters and storytelling so much a part of Grateful Dead lyrics. Thanks go to listener Jeremy Duncan for the idea! On the technical side, we're having trouble displaying this explanatory show text in iTunes and other podcast portals. Hang in there -- we'll have that fixed shortly. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:16 AM

Fri, Jul 08 2005

CDH 37

Let's turn the wayback machine to Feb. 22, 1969 for a 24-minute psychedelic musical excursion. We'll end with, well... an encore. We sure are getting a lot of e-mail from listeners all over the world! You seem to like what we're going here at Closet Deadhead. Thank you. We will journey on, and we hope you'll accompany us. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 10:43 AM

Mon, Jul 04 2005

CDH 36

Phil Lesh recalls how the Grateful Dead's signature song came to be... and we hear the debut of one of the band's best-known second-set ballads. We'd very much appreciate your vote for Closet Deadhead over at http://www.podcastalley.com. Thank you! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:51 AM

Fri, Jul 01 2005

CDH 35

Anne Dewees is our latest CDH guest, and you'll love the stories she brings us. That's a promise. By the way, it being a new month, your vote at http://www.podcastalley.com will help bring us new listeners and new friends. Search on "Closet Deadhead" and follow the easy instructions. Thank you! We really appreciate it. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:15 AM

Mon, Jun 27 2005

CDH 34

The darker side of Brent Mydland is explored in CDH 34. You'll hear two versions of the same song -- and that will tell the tale. Thanks for all your support! Please tell a friend about Closet Deadhead. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 10:20 AM

Fri, Jun 24 2005

CDH 33

Back by popular demand: Grateful Dead rarities! Six of them this time, most of them bluesy and soulful. How many have you heard before? Keep that correspondence coming to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:19 AM

Mon, Jun 20 2005

CDH 32

A little bit of everything this time on Closet Deadhead: a barnburner of an opener, a 10-minute tune featuring Charles Lloyd (1967), and a wonderful e-mail from a new CDH listener in Fairbanks, Alaska. Send yours along to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:39 AM

Fri, Jun 17 2005

CDH 31

It's the Grateful Dead with horns! We tip our hat to Closet Deadhead listener Matthew Klein for the idea. Enjoy this live music from 1973 and 1982 -- and we tucked something away at the end. Do you have an idea for a future CDH podcast? Send it along to sam@closetdeadhead.com. Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:31 AM

Mon, Jun 13 2005

CDH 30

Lots of music this time, with two vocals from Bobby, one from Jer and another from Phil. We also update you with five GD-related news items a Closet Deadhead will want to know about. Please keep that e-mail coming to sam@closetdeadhead.com. Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:57 AM

Fri, Jun 10 2005

CDH 29

What do three Closet Deadheads do for fun on a Sunday night in June? Listeners to CDH 29 will find out. Three songs this time. Keep that e-mail coming to sam@closetdeadhead.com. Know any web site designers who want to take a crack at spiffing up closetdeadhead.com? Write to us -- same address. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:16 AM

Mon, Jun 06 2005

CDH 28

Michael Bierly, a Christian and a Closet Deadhead, discusses how the two compare. We play three tunes as well. Being June, it's a new month so if we could impose upon you to cast your vote for Closet Deadhead at http://www.podcastalley.com, we'd really appreciate it! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:24 AM

Fri, Jun 03 2005

CDH 27

Only one composition this time, but it's a long and majestic one. For the first 12 minutes we catch up on listener mail, discuss future CDH programming ideas and update you on licensing issues. It's a new month so please consider voting for Closet Deadhead at www.podcastalley.com. Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:40 AM

Mon, May 30 2005

CDH 26

Phil Lesh discusses the name change from The Other Ones to The Dead, and the deaths of Brent Mydland and Jerry Garcia, in Podcast 26 of Closet Deadhead. All you San Francisco Bay Area listeners also can catch CDH on KYOU Radio, 1550 AM. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:37 AM

Fri, May 27 2005

CDH 25

It's time to give Donna Jean Godchaux her due. We dedicate Podcast 25 to the former GD backup singer, recalling her entry and exit from the band and playing six tunes featuring her vocals. We warmly welcome all of our new CDH listeners, by the way. We're up to almost 300 listeners per day! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 09:51 AM

Mon, May 23 2005

CDH 24

Closet Deadhead Greg is our special guest on Podcast 24. You'll enjoy his insights and sentiments. Two long songs this time. Thanks for all your votes and comments at podcastalley.com, by the way. We really appreciate your support. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 02:27 PM

Fri, May 20 2005

CDH 23

Hey mon! The Grateful Dead do reggae in Podcast 23 of Closet Deadhead. Well, only one of our four songs this time is GD, strictly speaking. And thank you, but we're all set with programming ideas for a while. But we'll be asking again during the summer, so keep thinking! Compliments, comments and criticism all go to sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 04:22 AM

Mon, May 16 2005

CDH 22

Live versions of Grateful Dead songs usually trump the studio versions -- but not always. That's the theme of Podcast 22 of Closet Deadhead. Many thanks to listener Scott Silva for the idea! Keep that correspondence coming -- send to sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:50 AM

Fri, May 13 2005

CDH 21

Henry the K returns! Our distinguished guest reminisces about the Go to Heaven days, and an unforgettable evening at the Fillmore East. Four songs and lots of fun this time. Would you like to be a guest on Closet Deadhead? Drop us a line at sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:16 AM

Mon, May 09 2005

CDH 20

Podcast 20 is a very special edition of Closet Deadhead: you'll hear Phil Lesh discuss Jerry Garcia, the early chemistry among the band members, and the night Billy met Mickey. We thank WAXQ-FM in New York for granting us access to its audio. Only two tunes this time -- both from June 1967. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:48 AM

Fri, May 06 2005

CDH Podcast 19

As promised, here's Part 2 of our foray into the rarest of Grateful Dead tunes. We play seven of 'em here on Podcast 19. Thanks for all the e-mail you've sent to sam@closetdeadhead.com, and we also appreciate your votes at Podcastalley.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:51 AM

Mon, May 02 2005

CDH Podcast 18

In Podcast 18 we explore the rarest of rare Grateful Dead (as we will in Podcast 19, too). How many times have you heard any of these six songs? Have you heard of them at all? By the way, it's a new month so we'd love it if you'd cast your vote for Closet Deadhead at Podcastalley.com. This really helps get the word out to GD fans who haven't yet climbed aboard. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:53 AM

Fri, Apr 29 2005

CDH Podcast 17

Podcast 17 showcases the music of Bob Dylan as played by the Grateful Dead. Two from Bobby, one from Phil, one from Jer and we open with a rehearsal from the Dylan-Dead '87 tour -- bet you haven't heard this one. Keep that e-mail coming: sam@closetdeadhead.com.

Posted at 09:28 AM

Mon, Apr 25 2005

CDH Podcast 16

Come along with us to the Apr. 23 Ratdog concert at Boston's Orpheum Theatre. Featuring new Closet Deadhead guests Jon and Carl, Podcast 16 captures the concert experience Deadheads have known for decades. Also featured: two Ratdog studio tunes. And to all of our new listeners -- welcome! Write to us at sam@closetdeadhead.com. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:21 AM

Fri, Apr 22 2005

CDH Podcast 15

Closet Deadhead Dave Isenberg tells us about his three Deadhead brothers and the family vote that will shock and amaze you. Jerry sings both songs. The Forbes.com article on podcasting came out, by the way. Go to Forbes.com and search on "Closet Deadhead." -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:36 AM

Mon, Apr 18 2005

CDH Podcast 14

In CDH 14 we've got three long musical excursions for your listening pleasure. No interviews this time (but we've got some nice ones in the can). Thanks so much for your votes at Podcastalley.com, as well as your kind e-mail. We appreciate your support and thank you for telling your friends about Closet Deadhead. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:33 AM

Fri, Apr 15 2005

CDH Podcast 13

Closet Deadhead listener Jeff Fishman steps up and gives us an insightful, entertaining interview. Three songs this time. Oh, and as you may have noticed, we've changed the way we title the podcasts. iPods only allow 16 characters in the title field, so for clarity's sake, we've gone to "CDH Podcast xx," xx being the podcast number. Anyway, enjoy! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:09 AM

Mon, Apr 11 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 12

In Podcast 12 we feature classic Grateful Dead improvisations from 1980 and 1968. Delicious! Do you like what we do here on Closet Deadhead? Drop us a line at sam@closetdeadhead.com. Tell us you're out there. So many of you have already, and we thank you! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 08:22 AM

Fri, Apr 08 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 11

Five songs this time, all tasty. You'll enjoy 'em. Have you told a friend yet about Closet Deadhead? If so, thanks a million. By the way, visit Forbes.com next week for my column on podcasting. There's so much going on, and it's all so exciting! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:59 AM

Wed, Apr 06 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 10a

Here's a special 10-minute interview with the Dreadful Snake Guy, producer of the Dreadful Snake Radio podcast. Closet Deadheads will enjoy his story about the amorous Phil Lesh circa 1971. We'll be back later this week with Podcast 11 and lots more music. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:30 AM

Mon, Apr 04 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 10

Ben Whitmore, a 14-year-old Hendrix and Zappa fan, critiques three tunes from Without a Net. Thanks for your votes and comments at Podcastalley.com, by the way. We're currently ranked #14 out of nearly 500 musical podcasts. Getting to the Top 10 would really help spread the word about Closet Deadhead -- won't you take a moment and vote for us today? We'd deeply appreciate it! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:17 AM

Fri, Apr 01 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 9

Music rules the roost in Podcast 9 of Closet Deadhead: the jammy first selection is almost 20 minutes long. We close with a long acoustic piece. By the way, it's April and you can vote (again) for Closet Deadhead at Podcastalley.com. Voting helps spread the word about us. Thanks a million! And please visit our web site at closetdeadhead.com. We have some things to tell you there. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:53 AM

Mon, Mar 28 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 8

In Podcast 8 we swap GD stories with veteran tech journalist (and closet Deadhead) David Churbuck -- a terrific guy -- and play three legendary versions of three Grateful Dead anthems. By the way, we've decided we'll produce CDH twice a week and keep the shows under 40 minutes. How does that sound? Write us at sam@closetdeadhead.com -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 06:51 PM

Fri, Mar 25 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 7

Podcast 7 is all about Phil Lesh, whose new book "Searching for the Sound" arrives Apr. 18. Hear an excerpt from the book, great music and a special audio treat all right here on Closet Deadhead. Also, won't you take a moment to vote for us at www.podcastalley.com? Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:48 AM

Tue, Mar 22 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 6

In Podcast 6 we interview Closet Deadhead Mike McGuire, a research director at Gartner, and present five tunes in 160Kbps stereo for your enjoyment. We had 1,308 listeners last week and we're only in our first month! Thank you! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:14 AM

Sat, Mar 19 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 5

Lots of listener mail this time... five inspired songs... and an introduction by a 14-year-old. Many thanks to Podcasting News, Podcast Alley, Podcast.net, PodcastDirectory.com and iPodder.org for the distribution. -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:46 AM

Wed, Mar 16 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 4

Just back from N'Awlins, baby... phew. Hear the sordid tale... plus five fine tunes in 160Kbps stereo sound -- and now licensed by ASCAP and BMI. Please pass the word about Closet Deadhead! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 05:22 PM

Wed, Mar 09 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 3

Henry the K visits! Only three songs this time -- very jammy. Sound quality is excellent -- Dan Healy would be proud. Please tell a friend or two about Closet Deadhead -- and visit Closetdeadhead.com! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 07:11 AM

Tue, Mar 08 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 2 (re-recorded)

This is a re-transmission (and re-edit) of Podcast 2. Our audio software malfunctioned during the final recording process, so the sound quality is not "exactly perfect," as Weir would say. Sorry about that. It's OK, really. We're perfectionists here. Anyway, in preparation for Podcast 3 we dumped the shareware audio editing software and invested in Sound Forge. We'll record all future Closet Deadhead podcasts at 128Kbps. Perfect.

Posted at 12:59 PM

Wed, Mar 02 2005

Closet Deadhead, Podcast 1

Are you a fan of the Grateful Dead but reluctant to reveal it? Are you embarrassed when co-workers or new acquaintances learn you have thousands of hours of Grateful Dead music? If so, this podcast is for you. It's a prototype: there are no interviews with closet deadheads, nor did we adhere to ASCAP licensing regulations. If this prototype is a success, next time we will fly right. Meanwhile, enjoy this first "Closet Deadhead" podcast -- and be sure to tell a friend or two! Thanks! -- Sam Whitmore

Posted at 11:24 AM