Explore every episode of the podcast Best Show Ever with Cam Herdt

Scott Metzger of JRAD & LaMP joins to chat about growing up in the punk scene in New Jersey, Trey & Tom giving him his first gig with Amfibian and what it's like to see Prince. Recorded 5/14/26

SiriusXM Producer and Host Rob Bleetstein stops by to chat Grateful Dead at Winterland, the first Pearl Jam tour and how Jerry Garcia saved him from leaving one of the best shows ever. Recorded 8/20/25

A recap of the first US festival hosted by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Buena Vista, CO. Recorded 8/19/25

Cam went back to Golden Gate Park to catch Tyler The Creator, Doechii, Anderson Paak and meet Conan at Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. Recorded 8/11/25

JamBase Founder & President Andy Gadiel chats with us about being a Phish & Grateful Dead fan in the early 90's and what led him to linking phans with information about the jam scene for years to come, including possibly the best WEEK ever. Recorded 8/6/25

Cam was in attendance for Grateful Dead 60th anniversary weekend in San Francisco. Here's a recap of the festivities including the sets from Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, their sit-ins, Dead and Company and the Heart Of Town shows hosted by Grahame Lesh. Recorded 8/4/25

Daniel (Sleeping Llama) dared to ask the question "Why haven't we seen a Tweezer Encore Yet." That question led to an incredibly epic Sunday SPAC show. Recorded 7/30/25

Cam checked out Chicago, Forest Hills and SPAC! Check out his review of these 8 epic Phish shows. Recorded 7/29/25

Mikaela Davis stopped by to talk about Mountain Jam, her history with the festival and her best shows ever! Recorded 6/10/25 This episode is brought to you by Mountain Jam & Mike's Amazing.

Dogs In A Pile Pianist Jeremy Kaplan stops by to talk about the Burning Daylight Festival and his best shows ever. Recorded 5/29/25

We had a huge Memorial Day weekend with Dogs In A Pile and a ton of great supporting acts! This is a breakdown of the Dogs first ever headlining festival. Recorded 5/29/25

Executive Director of Femme House Emily Bass joins to talk Gonzo, chaotic music tastes and seeing upcoming artists, as well as the greats! Recorded 5/20/25

Creator and Writer of Nightswimming, Caleb Doyle joins the pod to talk music of all kinds, but specifically a Dead & Co show that rocked him to his core. Recorded 5/10/25

Host of on Phish Radio Sirius XM Elisa Allechant joins to talk Phish in the 90's and the best show she ever saw right in her backyard in 2021! Recorded 5/7/25

Long time Blue Man Group member and massive Phish fan Jeffrey Nicholas Brown joins the pod to talk about his best shows and his early days on Phish lot in the 90's! Recorded 5/4/25

Host of the All Jammed Up podcast joins to chat Billy Strings, Dead & Co. and getting the explicit version.  Recorded 4/29/25

Cam went on Phish west coast spring tour! Here’s the recap!

Alex & CT from Taper's Choice stop by to talk about an oft forgotten era of jam music and Dog's In A Pile's Burning Daylight Festival this Memorial Day Weekend! Recorded 4/17/25

Eggy Drummer Alex Bailey chats about being a fan and what it's like to meet your idols & how a Grateful Dead 50 show may have changed his entire life. Recorded 3/19/25

Logan from Mister Dude stops by the show to talk about he went from punk/metal to rolling on to Phish lot with a broken transmission. Recorded 3/18/25

Sarah talks about her role with the Divided Sky Foundation and how live music and community has led to some pretty incredible moments. Recorded 3/17/25

Poster folding, chair-chucking music fan Kodi Nottingham, host of What's The Reason For This Podcast stops by to tell some of the best concert stories we have ever heard. Recorded 3/16/25

Comedian Max Fine comes on to talk about the comedy & music connection and the unique experience of a Phish show. Recorded 3/17/25

Sunsquabi/New Deal Drummer Scotty Zwang takes us down his jamband journey, how Coventry changed everything and how he started getting on stage in the jamband world, himself. Recorded 3/15/25

Phish Studies Committee Member & Co-Host of the Inappropriate Happiness Podcast Isaac Slone (iBoogz) joins Best Show Ever to talk about seeing shows in NYC, the UK and East Rutherford, NJ. Recorded 3/14/25

We had the pleasure of chatting live on Jam Cruise 21 with two titans of the jam scene: Andy Frasco & Marc Brownstein. This episode is quite literally, out at sea. Recorded 2/16/25

Co-Host of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, killer musician & cult leader Nicholas Gerlach joins Best Show Ever to talk about what it's like sitting in at Red Rocks and who our favorite guys are. Recorded 3/6/25

Long time Phish Manager and current Primus & Ween Manager Brad Sands tells a ton of incredible stories from his years working in the music industry. Recorded 12/05/24

Jefe tells us about his life in route back to a band called Phish in this episode of Best Show Ever. Recorded 11/15/24

Jenn from Dyer On The Mountain talks about getting into the music and seeing Phish at Bonnaroo. Recorded 12/5/2024

Photographer Juliana Bernstein comes through to talk about the Eras Tour and that's it. Nothing Else. Recorded 11/22/24

Mel & Apple from No Simple Road Podcast talk about their friendship, their history, and their best shows ever! Recorded 12/07/24

Comedian/Improviser Rory Scovel joins to talk about stand-up, Phish and The Wall. Recorded 12/10/24

Dogs In A Pile bassist Sam Lucid chats about seeing shows and taping his first Dead show. Recorded 11/25/24

Owner of BoutHalfPastDead Mike tells about life on the lot and some of his Best Shows Ever. Recorded 11/13/24

Cotter Ellis is living the jamband dream, and he's got the show history to prove it. Here he is chatting about his Best Shows Ever. Recorded 11/20/24  Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

The Captain of the Mothership, Nico Suave sits down to chat about seeing Phish and singing Kashmir with Goose. Recorded 12/18/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

This Old Engine artist Danny Evans chats with us about seeing Further, King Gizz in a tiny bar and the beautiful concept of Heady Points/Wook Magic. Recorded 5/30/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Best Selling Author and Legendary Deadhead Steve Silberman chats with us about Watkins Glen, Seeing Miles Davis and his moment of pure nirvana at Talking Heads. Recorded 6/11/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Cal Kehoe from Pink Talking Fish and Reprise talks with us about the greatness of the Red Hot Chili Peppers and messes around with his autotune. Recorded 6/6/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Creator of Calico Phlex, Lane Flexner chats with us about the magic of Phish shows and a very special King Gizz show! Recorded 5/24/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Alex Mazer of New Springfield Boogie talks with us about seeing The Disco Biscuits from a cop car and how he is a changed man since Elton John at MSG. Recorded 5/21/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Maggie Rose chats with us about seeing shows and creating a show! Recorded 6/3/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Cam gets interviewed by his brother Kyle in a very special episode of Best Show Ever. Recorded 6/27/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Comedian Max Higgins chats with us about comedy, Paul McCartney and comedy. Recorded 6/7/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

JRAD'S Tom Hamilton chatted about the magic of improv, the beginnings of JRAD and Beatles of all eras. Recorded 5/24/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

SiriusXM Director/Host Ari Fink talks with us about Phish, Dave Matthews Band and why it's so important to take care of your shoes. Recorded 5/13/24 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Cam chats with Ashley from Groovesafe about their mission and recaps a wild week at Bonnaroo, Red Rocks & Dogs In A Pile. Recorded 6/20/24

Chris and I chat about the different pages in his ticket book and the craziest Phish story to ever be told. Recorded 2/12/2024 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.

Karina chats with me about Bonnaroo with Phish & Snoop and all the sweet shit that's going on! Recorded 2/15/2024 Best Show Ever is created, hosted and produced by Cam Herdt. Produced and distributed by Osiris Media.