What kind of band breaks into a bar in the middle of the night just to finish playing a song — and then gets their name from the judge who let them off easy? Only From Good Homes, New Jersey's most beloved underdog jam band, and their story is every bit as wild and warm as their music.

In this episode, Schecky traces the full arc of FGH — from childhood friends in rural Sussex County to headlining thousands at Waterloo Village, with Dave Matthews Band, Hootie & the Blowfish, and Blues Traveler all opening for them along the way. We break down why The Butterfly and the Tree is the perfect entry point, dive deep into the legendary three-hour farewell show in 1999 that had 5,000 fans convinced it was all over — and reveal why it wasn't — plus the Grammy nominations, the Jennifer Aniston film, and the judge whose o ...