Explore every episode of the podcast Guess the Year
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| 5/13/24 (Season Finale) | 13 May 2024 | 01:07:33 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 5/6/24 | 06 May 2024 | 01:02:33 | |
This week, Dr. Sue Balter-Reitz, host of The Dead of Night on Yellowstone Public Radio (alongside co-producer Ken Siebert) 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: More Links | |||
| 3/4/24 | 04 Mar 2024 | 00:59:38 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 2/26/24 (All Morning Dew) | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:43:58 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 2/19/24 | 19 Feb 2024 | 01:00:52 | |
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: More Links
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| 2/12/24 | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:58:50 | |
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: More Links
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| 2/5/24 | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:57:03 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 1/29/24 | 29 Jan 2024 | 00:56:23 | |
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.
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| 1/22/24 | 22 Jan 2024 | 00:53:30 | |
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.
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| 1/15/24 | 15 Jan 2024 | 01:04:15 | |
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
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| 1/8/24 | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:51:33 | |
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: Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"
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| 1/1/24 | 01 Jan 2024 | 00:57:05 | |
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: | |||
| 4/29/24 (Mailbag) | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
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: More Links | |||
| Season 2 Teaser | 26 Dec 2023 | 00:00:40 | |
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.
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| Tournament of Champions Finals (Part II) | 02 Oct 2023 | 01:05:34 | |
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. | |||
| Tournament of Champions Finals (Part I) | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:41:25 | |
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. | |||
| Championship Preview, Season 2 Announcement, & How GTY Started | 18 Sep 2023 | 00:03:14 | |
There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode. | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #4 | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:57:54 | |
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. | |||
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #3 | 04 Sep 2023 | 01:00:13 | |
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #2 | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:31:52 | |
| Tournament of Champions: Heat #1 | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:40:36 | |
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. | |||
| Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:40:50 | |
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. | |||
| Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part II) | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:59:35 | |
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. | |||
| 4/22/24 | 22 Apr 2024 | 01:10:04 | |
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: More Links | |||
| Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part I) | 10 Jul 2023 | 00:44:51 | |
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. | |||
| Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part II) | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:48:03 | |
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. | |||
| Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part I) | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:46:55 | |
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. | |||
| Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part II) | 19 Jun 2023 | 00:47:08 | |
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. | |||
| Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part I) | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:55:12 | |
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. | |||
| 5/15/23 | 15 May 2023 | 01:19:24 | |
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. | |||
| 5/8/23 | 08 May 2023 | 01:10:19 | |
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. | |||
| 5/1/23 | 01 May 2023 | 00:52:01 | |
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. | |||
| 4/24/23 | 24 Apr 2023 | 01:05:28 | |
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. | |||
| 4/17/23 | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:52:01 | |
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. | |||
| 4/15/24 | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:54:23 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 4/10/23 | 10 Apr 2023 | 01:19:20 | |
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. | |||
| 4/3/23 | 03 Apr 2023 | 01:34:55 | |
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. | |||
| 3/27/23 | 27 Mar 2023 | 01:21:00 | |
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. | |||
| 3/20/23 | 20 Mar 2023 | 01:09:27 | |
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. | |||
| 3/13/23 | 13 Mar 2023 | 01:13:28 | |
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. | |||
| 3/6/23 | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:52:46 | |
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. | |||
| 2/27/23 | 27 Feb 2023 | 01:01:49 | |
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. | |||
| 2/20/23 | 20 Feb 2023 | 01:09:04 | |
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. | |||
| 2/13/23 | 13 Feb 2023 | 01:07:21 | |
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. | |||
| 2/6/23 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:56:46 | |
This week, Rob Bleetstein from Sirius XM's Grateful Dead Channel joins and curates the setlist as Todd, Seth, Bob, and Derrick try to beat defending champion James. __ This episode's prize pack was provided by Dyer on the Mountain. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them. | |||
| 4/8/24 | 08 Apr 2024 | 00:57:37 | |
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: More Links | |||
| 1/30/23 | 30 Jan 2023 | 00:43:10 | |
This week, Ben, James, and Peter try to take down returning champion Andy. ___ This episode's prize pack was provided by Some Saxy 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. | |||
| 1/23/23 | 23 Jan 2023 | 00:57:37 | |
This week, Jon, Andy, Adam, and Dave try to unseat defending champion Chad. ___ This episode's prize pack was provided by Play 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. | |||
| 1/16/23 | 16 Jan 2023 | 00:56:56 | |
This week, David, Evan, Chad, and Jesse try to topple Larry, the Grateful Dentist. ___ This episode's prize pack was provided by Play 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. | |||
| 1/9/23 | 09 Jan 2023 | 01:09:49 | |
This week, Mason from Play Dead and From the Lot curates the setlist as Lila, Brian, Larry, the Grateful Dentist, and Kimberly face off against returning champion Smego. ___ This episode's prize pack was provided by Play 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. | |||