Helping Friendly Podcast
The Helping Friendly Podcast (HFPod) explores the music and fan experience of Phish, through interviews and deep dives on shows and tours. Since 2013, we’ve aimed to bring the fan voice into discussions about Phish, and with the help of our guests, we’re still discovering new angles of appreciation for the band. And when the band is on tour, we provide a review of every show the following day with a fan who was there. As one of our listeners said, “this show has impeccable analysis, stats, commentary and music.” Join us!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 80 minutes
- Episodes
- 619
- Years Active
- 2013 - 2025
Undermine Episode 1: The Origins
Hey, HFPod listeners! We're proud to bring you the first episode of our new Phish podcast, Undermine. Check out the first episode here and subscribe on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcas…
01:02:27 |
Thu 04 Feb 2021
Episode 189: End Of Session
This is the end! Not really. All four of us will be back in February for the premier of Undermine. We can't wait to bring you more great conversation in 2021.
This week, RJ, Brad, Jonathan, and Matt …
01:44:42 |
Wed 16 Dec 2020
Episode 188: Ben Atkind (Goose)
Hello friends! As we near the finish line for the Helping Friendly Podcast and prepare to join with our friends to create Undermine, we spend this hour chatting with Ben Atkind of the band Goose. Ben…
01:03:32 |
Wed 09 Dec 2020
Episode 187: November 1995
Welcome back! In another collaboration with our friends at Under the Scales and Beyond the Pond, we're turning our attention to November 1995. Jonathan, Matt, Brad and RJ each chose one jam that we t…
01:35:22 |
Wed 11 Nov 2020
Episode 186: October 2000
The Harder They Fall 2000! This month, we join our friends at Under The Scales and Beyond The Pond in looking back at the Fall 2000 tour and the end of Phish 1.0. Here on HFPod, we’ll focus on the la…
01:38:51 |
Wed 14 Oct 2020
Episode 185: Happy Birthday, Trey!
Happy Birthday, Trey!
This week, we keep it simple by celebrating Trey Anastasio’s birthday and recognizing some of our all-time favorite “Trey Moments.” Join us for a listen back at four very tast…
01:00:54 |
Wed 30 Sep 2020
Episode 184: Best First Sets (Remixed)
This week, we’re revisiting an episode from early 2018 when our friend Ben joined us to discuss the best first sets Phish has played. We talked about what makes a great first set, how the amazing mom…
01:40:06 |
Wed 16 Sep 2020
Episode 183: Summer 2010
This week, we look back on the 10th anniversary of the Summer 2010 tour. Has it been overlooked? Was it better or worse than early 3.0 years? The gang debates this while sharing a few choice nuggets …
01:34:56 |
Wed 02 Sep 2020
Episode 182: Sadler Vaden
Matt and Jonathan chatted with Sadler Vaden, guitarist for The 400 Unit and a solo artist in his own right. The guys talk with Sadler about his musical upbringing, playing with Jason Isbell, the East…
01:27:59 |
Wed 19 Aug 2020
Episode 181: Lonely Trip
We are back to discuss the new Trey Anastasio album, Lonely Trip. This 15-song quarantine album provided us with a ton of great new music, and a lot to dig into and discuss. Brad and RJ talk about th…
00:50:40 |
Wed 05 Aug 2020
Episode 180: TAB 1.0
This week, Matt and RJ go deep on “TAB 1.0,” looking at Trey’s band from 2001-2003. We go through tour by tour, play a lot of songs, and talk about what changed along the way. Shout out to Jamstreams…
01:14:36 |
Wed 22 Jul 2020
Episode 179: First Summer Shows
This week, since we're all missing summer tour, we are re-sharing our 2017 episode where we discussed our first Summer Phish show. We hope this helps to get you through a summer without live Phish.
O…
02:47:10 |
Wed 08 Jul 2020
Festival Circuit: New Orleans!
We wanted to share the trailer of a brand new podcast from Osiris that premieres on Thursday, July 9. If you like what you hear, please subscribe via Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts…
00:06:06 |
Mon 06 Jul 2020
Episode 178: Alpine Valley 8/1/98
RJ, Matt, and Jonathan discuss 8/1/98 at Alpine Valley, which is the new release from LivePhish.
We love our face masks from Section 119. Check out the masks and their other great Phish and Grateful …
01:11:23 |
Wed 24 Jun 2020
Episode 177: Perspective from a Phish Fan of Color
Osiris stands in solidarity with those who are protesting police violence and racial injustice. Black lives matter. We encourage our listeners to donate to organizations working toward change, includ…
02:17:38 |
Wed 10 Jun 2020
Episode 176: New Mexico 1993
This week, RJ and Matt discuss the latest archival release from LivePhish: 3/8/93 from Santa Fe, NM.
Check out the release at LivePhish.
Our friends at Section 119 invite you to check out their Phi…
00:54:32 |
Wed 27 May 2020
Episode 175: Basis For A Podcast
This week we are joined by special guest Jon "The Barber" from The Disco Biscuits and the Touchdowns All Day podcast. Jon tells us about the early influence of Phish on The Disco Biscuits and some of…
01:22:44 |
Wed 13 May 2020
Episode 174: Back Tracking - Rift
This week we’re continuing our Back Tracking series, and it’s time for the momentous Rift.Some things mentioned in the show:
New podcast, Eric Krasno Plus One. Please subscribe!
HF Pod Live video…
01:24:05 |
Wed 29 Apr 2020
Episode 173: Hamburg 96
We’re back with a look at a tour that is somewhat overlooked, but still deserves some attention, and a deep dive on one show, 7/23/96.
Some things mentioned in the show:
New podcast, Eric Krasno Plu…
00:53:25 |
Wed 15 Apr 2020
Episode 172: We Want You To Be Happy
The gang is in isolation! Luckily, we can still share bad opinions with you while we're shuttered in our homes. This week, we share Phish jams that make us happy so that we can all share in a little …
02:02:56 |
Wed 01 Apr 2020
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