In this episode we welcome legendary guest David Gans, a multi-talented musician, journalist, and host of The Golden Road on SiriusXM. The conversation dives deep into Gans' life and career, including his experiences in the Grateful Dead community, his evolution from music journalism to radio, and his reflections on the Grateful Dead's lasting cultural legacy. Gans shares personal stories about his surgery recovery, his recent travels to Las Vegas for Dead & Company's final run, and a vacation in Hawaii. He also talks about his involvement in writing the book Playing in the Band and his journey in curating and hosting a Grateful Dead-themed radio show.

The episode touches on the improvisational essence of Grateful Dead's music, Gans’ approach to interviewing legendary musicians, and the impact of Dead & Co ...