Guess the Year

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

I never thought I'd have a live event, and I certainly never thought I'd have to cancel one. My sincerest apologies. And I couldn't figure out how else to spread the word except like this. I'm not a fan of Eventbrite events where you RSVP but the RSVP doesn't really get you anything, so I didn't do one. Now I wish I did. You can't upload a podcast episode without audio, so please enjoy my favorite Jack Straw ever: 7/24/87 JS only got longer, more fun, dirtier, and-- I'd argue-- better as time went on (up until 1990, of course). If you disagree with this take please email me (info@guesstheyear.net) because I wanna hear the counter. And again, my apologies.  

Guess the Year is excited to announce a FREE bar trivia style event at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas on 5/18 and 5/25 from 1pm to 3pm (doors at noon) on both dates. Teams of old friends and new will huddle up and deduce the year of short clips from the band's 30 years of touring. Prizes for the winning team. No RSVP or ticket required. More information here.   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

This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio, 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This week, guitarist, songwriter, and co-host of the Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Rich Mahan curates the setlist as returning champ Gavin is joined by Jake, Alyssa, and Darryl. Thanks to Shelburne Farms 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 Rich Mahan's Website Rich Mahan's Instagram The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Jake's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram  

This week, clothing designer Meghan Fabulous curates the setlist as 4x returning champ Brett is joined by Benny, Gavin, and Daniel. Thanks to Meghan for also providing this week's prize pack from her new Grateful Dead Fabulous 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 Meghan's Grateful Dead Fabulous Collection Meghan Fabulous's Website Meghan Fabulous's Instagram Boom Bap Book Club on Apple Podcasts Boom Bap Book Club Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Ed Martin, creator of 31 Days of Dead, curates the setlist as 3x returning champ Brett faces off against Tim, Jacob, and John. Thanks to JyArz 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 31 Days of Dead Instagram Ed's "Thank a Taper" Playlist Phunk Your Face Band Bear's Choice JyArz Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, Mike plays only Morning Dews as 2x returning champ Brett is joined by Reed, The Old Goat, and Tom. Thanks to candle shop Mundane 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 Mundane's Website Mundane's Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, former contestant Kyle curates the setlist as returning champ Brett is joined by Kendall, Dave, and Keeton. Thanks to apparel shop Four Direction Batik 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 Four Direction Batik's Instagram Four Direction Batik's Website Bellingham Food Bank Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram  

This week, artist Mark A. Rodriguez aka Dead Tape Collector curates the setlist as returning champ Ben faces off against Brett, Ricardo, and Mike. Thanks to apparel shop Posta 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 Mark's Instagram (which has the list of tapes he's looking for) Mark's book "After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995" Mark's email address deadtapecollector@gmail.com Posta's Website Posta's Instagram Mike's Mixed Media Art Website Mike's Photography Website Four Direction Batik Website Four Direction Batik Instagram Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, writer, psychedelic researcher, and host of the MAPS podcast Zach Leary curates the setlist as returning champ Pat is joined by Ben, Mike, and Billy. Thanks to Antigua Threads 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 Zach's Website Zach's Instagram MAPS Podcast Antigua Threads Instagram Antigua Threads Website Guess the Year's Instagram 30k ft's Instagram

This week, guitar teacher Gabe Bergman curates the setlist as Gunnar defends his title against Patrick, Eric, and Orion. Reach out to Gabe for lessons via email (gbergman0211@gmail.com) or through his Instagram. Thanks to ceramics shop Ninth House Goods 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 Guess the Year's Instagram Gabe's Instagram Ninth House Goods' Website 30k ft's Instagram Eric Carlin's Half Dead's Website Eric Carlin's Half Dead's Instagram

This week, photographer Bob Minkin curates the setlist as 6x champ Steve squares off against Lars, Gunnar, and Warren. Bob's books "Just Jerry" and "Just Bobby" are available now. Thanks to Sunshine Daydream Dyes for providing this week's prize pack, and 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 Guess the Year's Instagram Bob Minkin's Instagram Sunshine Daydream's Instagram Feelin' Groovy Jam Compilation Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve" Lars's Spotify Playlist

This week, John Brackett, author of the newly released book "Live Dead: The Grateful Dead, Live Recordings, and the Ideology of Liveness" curates the setlist as 5x returning champ Steve faces off against Kevin, BJ, and Jim. You can order "Live Dead" via Duke Press and Amazon. Thank you John for also providing a copy as this week's prize pack. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net   Links Guess the Year's Instagram Poster artist 30k ft's Instagram John Brackett's Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve" Jim's vintage Star Wars collectibles Instagram and his Soundcloud

This week, Greg DeLuis from DeLuis Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Steve goes up against Vinnie, Brian, and Kevin. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack.   This episode is audio only.   To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: DeLuis Guitars Website DeLuis Guitars Instagram Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"  

Season 2 begins with Jay Faires from Jerry Tone Store curating the setlist and Steve, fresh off his Tournament of Champions victory, resuming his run by taking on Rich, Thomas, and Larry. Thanks to Where's Trey for providing this week's prize pack. You can now watch this episode of Guess the Year on our YouTube channel. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: Jerry Tone Store Shop Jerry Tone Store Instagram Jerry Tone Store TikTok Where's Trey Etsy Shop Where's Trey Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"

Guess the Year returns with Season 2 beginning 1.1.24... which will feature video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to watch each episode play out. We will of course continue releasing the show as a podcast for those who prefer to listen. Tune in on 1.1.24. New curators, new format (4 contestants per week instead of 5), new finals scoring system (3 songs total-- lower aggregate score wins).  Also, please take a moment to rate Guess the Year 5 stars and write a review. I know it isn't fun, but it helps the show a lot. See you next week.  

This is the second part of a marathon finals matchup. This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown.  David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting the show. We're gonna take a short break and be back in November with Season 2. 

This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. This is the first part of a marathon finals matchup. Part two comes out next week. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode.

This week, Matt Busch, who oversees the world of Bob Weir, curates the setlist as Murph, Mateo, Todd, Smego, and Andy compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #4. The winner will continue on to the finals. Thank you to TCO Fly Shop for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.   Some tickets are still available for Bob Weir's tour with Wolf Bros. 

This week, Cooper, Garrin, Marty, Dean, and Nate compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #3. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to ByJocelyn for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

This week, Caleb, Luke, Steve, and Jocelyn compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #2. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to JYARZ for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

This week, James, Jeremy, Kyle, and Larry, the Grateful Dentist return to compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #1. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to Phish and Grateful Dead outfitter Section 119 for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. In addition to the competition, we discuss Frank Zappa, Trey vs Jerry's guitar playing, why '83 is an underrated year for the Dead, and much more. For those interested in jumping into Frank Zappa, Kyle made this Spotify playlist. And here's the mentioned Charlie Rose/Trey Anastasio interview.

This week, Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh guess the year of Grateful Dead live tracks as a team (this episode was filmed live and is also available on YouTube). I play five songs and their goal is to be 10 or fewer years off in aggregate. Tickets are on sale now for Sunday Daydream Festival, which takes place on 8/27/23 in Novato, CA. The festival features Phil Lesh & the Terrapin All-Stars, Melvin Seals & JGB, and more. Grahame and Brian are playing for shirts provided by officially licensed Grateful Dead designer Play Dead. The episode poster was drawn by 30k ft.

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Todd, Joshua, and Jonathan listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (5). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week's episode is a team format (the last match in the series). Returning contestants Smego, Murph, and Geov listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Nate, Adam, and Mike listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (7). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Cooper, Gemma, and Michael listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Luke, Riley, and Caleb listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week. The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Kyle, Jared, and Joseph listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

This week, guitarist Michael Palmisano curates the setlist as Steve goes for the 3peat against John, Doug, Bryan, and Nick.   This episode's prize pack is provided by ABDB Designs. Here's a link to Michael Palmisano's online guitar community Guitar Gate and to his YouTube page. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Global Co-Lead of Artist Relations for Amazon Music and Aquarium Drunkard Contributor Stephen Brower curates the setlist as returning champion Steve tries to beat Jimmy, James, and Shane.   This episode's prize pack is provided by Trout Stalkers. Here's a link to Stephen Brower's Cosmic Strings playlist on Amazon Music. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Garrin goes for the 3peat against Clay, Adam, Nick, and Steve. This episode's prize pack is provided by TCO Fly Shop. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters curates the setlist as defending champ Garrin tries to outduel Joe, Josh, Dave, and Rob. This episode's prize pack is Guess the Year's first official shirt, which will drop this week. Sign up for our mailing list for more information. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Garrin, Jason, Chris, Mike, and Jake duke it out for the vacated title. This episode's prize pack is provided by Shop Posta. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, New Yorker staff writer Nick Paumgarten curates the setlist as defending champ Mateo tries to outlast Liz, Rob, Andrew, and Tucker. This episode's prize pack is provided by 492 Vintage. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, podcaster and NYT Bestselling author Lara Marie Schoenhals curates the setlist as returning champ Jocelyn tries to defend her title against Nick, Jonathan, Mateo, and David. ___ This episode's prize pack is provided by Jon Griffin Art. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Richard Pictures guitarist/singer John Nixon curates the setlist as returning champ Dean tries to fend off Richard, Jocelyn, Glenn, and Andrew.  __ This episode's prize pack is provided by Charlie Milkshake. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Professor Eric Mlyn curates the setlist as Jeremy attempts to 3peat against Garth, Ryan, Keith, and his dad, Dean. __ This episode's prize pack is provided by Felixheads, who announces drops via a mailing list. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, legendary photographer Jay Blakesberg curates the setlist as returning champ Jeremy attempts to stave off Geov, Jon, Bill, and Mark. __ This episode's prize is Jay Blakesberg's new book Retro Blakesberg. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Jen, Jennifer, Jeremy, and Austin face off against returning champion Murph. __ This episode's prize pack was provided by Sunshine Daydream Dyes. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Todd tries to knock off Ken, Murph, Jack, and Aaron in pursuit of his fourth consecutive victory. __ This episode's prize pack was provided by Tasty Waves Dyes. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Todd goes for the rare 3peat against Marty, Matt, Joshua, and Julian.  __ This episode's prize pack was provided by Bout Half Past Dead. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

This week, Sully, Mike, Josh, Ben, and Barry try to best returning champion Todd. __ This episode's prize pack was provided by Looks Legit. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.