GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

Rich Mahan, Jesse Jarnow

Booking Overview

This is an official music-history interview series focused on the Grateful Dead’s recordings, live performances, cultural impact, and archival history, typically featuring multiple musicians, crew members, historians, archivists, photographers, and longtime scene participants per episode. PR agencies could credibly pitch clients with direct Grateful Dead or live-music expertise, such as authors, archivists, former collaborators, production professionals, and documentary or cultural-history experts; booking difficulty is medium because subject-specific credibility and firsthand connections matter more than broad celebrity.

Metrics

Episodes: 136

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 611.0k subscribers

Instagram: 861.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rich.mahan27@gmail.com

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Host

Rich Mahan - Producer and host focused on documenting the Grateful Dead’s music, history, recordings, and cultural legacy.

Jesse Jarnow - Author, music historian, and musician known for writing and broadcasting about the Grateful Dead and American music history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Direct experience with the Grateful Dead as a musician, crew member, business associate, archivist, historian, photographer, journalist, or deeply knowledgeable participant in the band’s surrounding music scene.

Required Achievements:

Published books or journalism about the Grateful Dead or related music history, Firsthand work with the band’s recordings, tours, production, or business operations, Notable archival, photographic, or historical contributions to the Grateful Dead community

Recent Guest Discussions

Nick Paumgarten - The Grateful Dead, Deadhead Culture, And The Band’s Broader Influence.

Dan English - Grateful Dead Production Technology, Touring, And 1980s Concert Operations.

Dennis McNally - Grateful Dead History, Touring, Performances, And The Band’s Cultural Context.

David Lemieux - Grateful Dead Recordings, Performances, Archival Releases, And Band History.

Bob Minkin - Grateful Dead Photography, Touring, And Fan Culture.

Recent Topics

Music, Rock Music, Grateful Dead, Live Music, Music Archives

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

Bobby Weir: Blue Mountain

October 15, 2026

A bonus Deadcast celebrates the deluxe 10th anniversary reissue of Bobby Weir’s Blue Mountain, exploring how a stray comment about “cowboy swagger” led to Weir’s remarkable final solo album with producer Josh Kaufman, long-distance songwriting collaborator Josh Ritter and others.Guests: Josh Kaufman, Josh Ritter, Scott Devendorf, Conrad DoucetteSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer Magic 1985: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30 & 7/1

August 27, 2026

Concluding the Deadcast’s Summer Magic 1985 run, we pull into Maryland for 2 over-the-top shows, explore the band’s ‘80s gear, the Dead Heads’ ‘80s pipecraft, & the enthralling scene around the Dead.Guests: David Lemieux, Peter Miller, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Nick Paumgarten, Jeffrey Alexander, Christian Crumlish, Nicholas G. Meriwether, David Leopold, Will Backstrom, Andy Perrine, Geoff Mockbee, Harry Clark, Mike SmartSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Summer Magic 1985: Hersheypark Stadium, 6/28

August 13, 2026

The Grateful Dead made their only visit to the land of chocolate on a rainy night in summer 1985, a pivotal show for different reasons for lighting crew member Dan English and longtime Dead Head photographer Bob MinkinGuests: David Lemieux, Dennis McNally, Dan English, Bob Minkin, Hawk, Dave Leopold, John Leopold, James Williamson, DNA, Johnny Dwork, Andy Perrine, Tom Storrer, Joe Noce, Joe StevanoffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...

Frequently asked questions

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GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST

How do I get in touch with GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST is hosted by Rich Mahan and Jesse Jarnow. Its publicly listed email is rich.mahan27@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

The publicly listed email for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST: rich.mahan27@gmail.com.

How many listeners does GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST have?

Podseeker estimates GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Direct experience with the Grateful Dead as a musician, crew member, business associate, archivist, historian, photographer, journalist, or deeply knowledgeable participant in the band’s surrounding music scene. Common among recent guests: Published books or journalism about the Grateful Dead or related music history; Firsthand work with the band’s recordings, tours, production, or business operations; Notable archival, photographic, or historical contributions to the Grateful Dead community. Recent guests include Nick Paumgarten, Dan English, and Dennis McNally.

How hard is it to get booked on GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Rock Music, Grateful Dead, Live Music, and Music Archives. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rich.mahan27@gmail.com

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