Grateful Shows
Music
About
Grateful Shows is a tour-by-tour deep dive meditative analysis on selected Grateful Dead live concerts. Each season covers one tour in depth-six shows, fully experienced, with setlist analysis, historical facts, philosophical and fictional rumblings. Companion ebooks go even deeper. Season 2: March 1986 -The Grateful Dead welcome spring with six shows at two of the East Coast’s most renowned venues: the Hampton Coliseum and the Philadelphia Spectrum. Packed with energy and featuring a number of bust-outs, the tour was unforgettable, including the legendary “Box of Rain” in Hampton. However, a closer look suggests this might not have been either the highlight or the best show of the tour. Make sure to check out all six shows! 🎸 Grateful Dead live history · concert documentation · music history podcast 🗺 One tour at a time · six shows per season · VW bus not included
Episodes
- #461: Become Web3 content machine with AI
In this episode, the Grateful Crew discusses strategies for using AI tools to scale Web3 content creation while maintaining quality. Guests share practical workflows involving agentic systems, local models, and automation for sourcing, rep…
- #460: Why IRL Is the Alpha: BAYC Meetups Around the World🌍
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses the importance of in-person meetups for the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) community. It highlights how members are connecting globally, fostering friendships, and sharing experiences, thereby sustaini…
- #459: 4th Otherside Mint Anniversary Celebration🎉
This episode of Grateful Shows celebrates the 4th anniversary of the Otherside mint, a significant event in NFT history. It covers topics such as the initial minting process, the evolution of Otherside, and the ongoing community engagement…
- #458: BAYC Grail Season, IRL, Shabangrs, Otherside and more
Peter Hurley discusses Shabangrs, a photographer-led NFT collection that now features 3D avatars in Otherside. The episode explores how Web3 creates new opportunities for photographers and details forthcoming avatar drops and a peer-to-pee…
- #457: 5th Bored Ape Yacht Club Mint Anniversary Celebration🎉
This episode of Grateful Shows celebrates the fifth anniversary of the Bored Ape Yacht Club mint. Original members share their experiences from the mint day, including how they found their apes and their reasons for holding onto them. The…
- #456: BAYC X Snoop Dogg Experience, IRL and more
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses the BAYC x Snoop Dogg 4/20 event in LA, including community gatherings and details about the event. The hosts also talk about upcoming events and different community meetups.
- #455: Minting Avatars in Otherside? What is Cooking in Web3?
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses various Web3 topics including a Snoop Dogg compound event, Daniel Arsham x Otherside voyager drop, and speculation about Ape Fest 2026. The hosts also talk about Mutant Mondays TikTok, Otherside str…
- #454: Are We Back? Market Up, Vibes Up 👀
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses recent market activity and project developments. It features updates on team collaborations, new app announcements, and game launches.
- #453: X Token Launcher for Apechain, Mimu, Rillaz & more
This episode discusses ApeChain infrastructure with Houzi from GuLabs, focusing on their X-based token launcher. Topics include token use cases, community flywheels, the MiMu free mint, Otherside updates, and the Pals token migration on An…
- #452: OG BAYC Vibes, NFT Brooklyn Wall and more
This episode covers OG BAYC, the NFT Brooklyn Wall, and talks about decentralized muralism. It also mentions an Otherside Easter egg hunt and other NFT community activities.
- #451: LP Bonds, Refundable Mints?, Otherside Update & more
This episode features Tommy from Gonna Make It (GMI) explaining LP Bonds, a concept merging NFTs and DeFi to address broken tokenomics, specifically on ApeChain. The discussion also includes an update on Otherside and upcoming events.
- #450: What Are We Minting? ApeChain on Top and more
This episode of Grateful Shows (#450) reviews ApeFest 2022, the state of the market, and strategies for building during bear markets. The discussion covers AI and its role in creator tools, including Otherside objects and game development,…
- #449: BAYC On TOP! IRL, Otherside, ApeChain and more
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses an NYC IRL meetup and various community projects. Topics include Blackbeard's Bounty, Otherside, ApeChain, and upcoming games and initiatives from Zards and ABP.
- #448: ApeChain NFTs🚀: Rillalert, OtherPets, and more
The episode covers ApeChain NFTs, featuring discussions on projects such as Rillalert and OtherPets. Other topics include Web3 developments and bear market survival tips.
- #447: NFTs never Die! Mars Cats Voyage, GIMBOZ, ANVIL and more
This episode of Grateful Shows features a discussion with Jay B about Mars Cats bridging to ApeChain. The conversation also covers Ape Church, the upcoming Gimboz mint, and SimpleFarmer’s Anvil platform and ecosystem including Pixel Pups.
- #446: What is Cooking? Otherside, MML, AI, and more
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses Stage One, a 3D building tool, and its features. The conversation also covers virtual worlds, MML tools, and vibe coding agents.
- #445: Building in Otherside: MML, Vibe Maker World, AI and more
This episode discusses how to build in the Otherside metaverse using Metaverse Markup Language (MML) and AI tools like Claude. Cinema explains his workflow for creating structures, while other guests discuss vibe coding and recent OtherGam…
- #444: The Glitch, ApeChain, Wearables, Clutch Perps & more
This episode of Grateful Shows covers updates on Blackbeard's Bounty Season 2, the Froge ecosystem, and Foxy Fam wearables. The discussion also features Clutch Markets, innovations in Otherside, and news regarding ApeChain and Ape Church.
- #443: Franky The Frog, OtherQuest, Otherside MML & more
This episode of Grateful Shows features the launch of Franky the Frog's Nibbles mint, Uncle Mac's new platform OtherQuest, and MML vibe coding going public. Updates also include CyberJakeAped's new role and other web3 developments.
- #441: Growth in Web3, SocialFi dead?, Loyalty/Rewards & 4-Year Anniversary of Grateful Show Celebration
CryptoZach explains Web3 community engagement through rewards and loyalty, covering stablecoins, prediction markets, and SocialFi. The Grateful Show celebrates its four-year anniversary with early supporters, sharing stories and laughs.
- #440: NightGlyders Trainers, Otherside IRL, OSWiki & more
The Grateful Show covers OS Wiki's new Web3 marketplace for NFTs, details on the upcoming NightGlyders Trainers collection, and various updates within the Otherside metaverse, such as AI agents and community initiatives.
- #439: Meebits Alpha?👀, AI, Otherside and more
The Grateful Shows podcast discusses the Meebits Football drop, a digital-first collection of 3D avatars playable on Otherside, with details on the blind mint, hand-crafted jerseys, and national team representation. They also touch on Metr…
- #438: NFTs Are Not Dead, ApeChain, AI & more
This episode of Grateful Shows discusses Night Gliders' upcoming lore reveal, Blackbeard's Bounty Season 1, on-chain crash games, and the Stonk Brokers mint on Robinhood Chain. The hosts also touch on Gatsby's Real Alert and their favorite…
- #437: Final Bosu Update, Otherside, AI and more
This episode covers Final Bosu's transition into an anime franchise, including manga and Instagram videos, and their strategies for onboarding Web2 audiences. It also touches on Otherside collaborations, Super Bowl experiences, and communi…
- #436: Vibe Coding, Prompting, Building with AI and more w/ Klöss
This episode features Klöss, founder of Psychedelics Anonymous, discussing vibe coding and AI app building. He shares insights on prompting, available AI tools like Claude and Gemini, and strategies for building businesses and content in t…
- #435: Building Games for Otherside – The Mines w/ Mikey
This episode features Mikey detailing his transition from zero coding experience to developing 'The Mines,' an Unreal Engine game, using the Otherside Development Kit. The discussion covers Web3 development challenges, the impact of AI on…
- #434: From Zero Code to $40K: The Vibe Coding Alpha w/ Ben Jammin
Ben Jammin shares his journey of earning $40K in six months using AI coding tools like Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT, detailing client acquisition, prompt engineering, and building a freelance business. The episode also includes insights fro…
- #433: 3D Multiplayer World w/ Mint.gg + Building IP w/ Boring Studios
This episode of the Grateful Show features the teams behind Mint.gg and Boring Studio, discussing AI's impact on 3D creation, multiplayer worlds, and user-generated content. They cover turning photos into 3D spaces and the evolving need fo…
- #432: Lurky, Otherside Feels Drop, Roblox and more
This episode features a discussion on the significance of audio in Web3, with Lurky explaining the process of transforming live conversations into searchable data and insights. The hosts also explore topics like content repurposing, discov…
- #431: What is cooking in Web3: Clutch Markets, Tokn.Deal, BLC and more
This episode discusses current Web3 developments including ApeChain, building in Web3, and vibe coding. Topics covered include prediction markets, OTC NFT trading, scams, peer-to-peer swaps, and the launch of Feels on Amazon. It also featu…
- #430: RWA Pokemon Cards on ApeChain and more
This episode discusses the tokenization of authenticated Pokemon cards on ApeChain, exploring on-chain pack ripping, authentication, and the benefits for collectors, including holding, trading, or redeeming physical cards.
- #429: RTFKT Reborn, Otherside, Exodus Rising, AI & more
This episode discusses AI, digital fashion brands like RTFKT and Nike, and the Otherside metaverse, analyzing the collision of Web3, gaming, and real-world brands. It also features a conversation with Simple Farmer about his project Clutch…
- #428: 2026 Kick Off
The Grateful Crew kicks off 2026 by discussing the current state of Web3, the importance of building over hype, and strategies for growth in the creator economy, including insights on platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
- #427: 2025 Wrap-Up: Highlights, Lessons & Challenges
Grateful Shows wraps up 2025, reflecting on the year's highlights, lessons, and challenges. The conversation covers ApeChain, Otherside, consistent building, and the importance of community, looking ahead to 2026.
- #426: Christmas Special & Huge Giveaway 🎁
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- #425: OGRILEEZ on DECK-0, Primal Instinct in Otherside and more
The episode covers Web3 collecting, the OGRILEEZ drop on Deck Zero, and the Otherside metaverse, including details on the Primal Instinct survival game, its features, and upcoming playtests.
- #424: Mutant Infusion, DIXO, Otherside and more
This episode covers Otherside in-game experiences, crypto scams, and community dynamics. It also features Mutant Infusion discussing their Web3 consumer brand model and DIXO on developing accessible onchain products.
- #423: Planet XOLO on ApeChain, Otherside & more
This episode features a broad discussion on the direction of NFTs, ApeChain, and the metaverse, including updates on Otherside, Bantr, and Planet XOLO's move to ApeChain. It also touches upon NFT market psychology and the importance of res…
- #422: Building On The Otherside, ApeChain, Art Basel & more
This episode discusses Otherside's development, ODK, and future economy, touching on deeds, codas, and builder considerations. It also covers digital art at Art Basel, crypto market trends, the BAYC store, and ApeChain, featuring discussio…
- #421: BAYC Store, ApeChain, Bantr Leaderboard & more
Grateful Shows discusses Night Glyders on leaderboards, Otherside events, new avatar drops, and the BAYC store launch. The episode also covers ApeChain games, SocialFi, and strategies for growing audiences on platforms like Instagram and T…
- #420: ApeChurch, GKOI, Drink.Drank.Dunk and more
This episode covers the Drink Drank Dunk community excitement, delves into ApeChurch's on-chain mechanics and launch with Koko, and features Jahshaka discussing GKOI and its place in the ApeChain ecosystem. It also includes updates on ApeC…
- #419: POG ® on ApeChain, Otherside Nexus, Good Vibes
This episode of Grateful Shows covers Otherside updates and POG Digital's fit for ApeChain and Web3 gaming. They discuss POG's history, gameplay, IP, nostalgia, and its strategy for onboarding millions of Web2 users to Web3 gaming.
- #418: Chimpers Packs on ApeChain, Otherside Nexus & more
The Grateful Shows episode covers Chimpers' new drop Rise of the Hybrids on ApeChain, detailing pack ripping, rewards, and its significance for OtherSide communities. It also features a discussion with HoneyB and Makaveli about the growth…
- #417: ApeCoin & ApeChain Alpha, Otherside Nexus & more
This episode dives into ApeCoin and ApeChain, discussing micro-burns, partnerships, HV-MTL integration, Base integration, and future economic models. It also covers the Otherside ecosystem, including new quests, bonuses, Wallchain leaderbo…
- #416: World of Women, $WOWSTR, Otherside Nexus and more
This episode features the World of Women team discussing their history, the transition in leadership, and their vision for the future. They cover community building, business strategy, and the sustainability of the NFT brand, highlighting…
- #415: ApeChurch, OpenPage, Otherside Nexus and more
The Grateful Shows episode features ApeChurch, OpenPage, and Otherside Nexus, highlighting the launch of Nexus for on-chain gaming and ApeCoin farming. Guests from ApeChurch explained their fully on-chain protocol where players compete aga…
- #414: ApeChain Alpha: Typical Tigers, FroGlings, Bored Limited and more
This Grateful Shows episode features ApeChain Alpha discussions, including Typical Tigers' work in tiger conservation and 3D avatars, and Froglins' anniversary, dynamic NFTs, and community building.
- #413: Snoop Dogg x BAYC Telegram Packs w/ Jack Booth
Jack Booth, creator of Snoop Dogg x BAYC Telegram packs, joins the Grateful Shows podcast to discuss the Mint ecosystem, TON blockchain, digital collectibles, and the future of Web3. Topics include avatars, ownership on Telegram, and upcom…
- #412: Cooking on ApeChain: The Fisters, DECK-0 , PixlPals NFT
This episode of Grateful Shows covers Web3, the launch of The Fisters on ApeChain, Deck-0 digital trading cards, and PixlPals' on-chain experiences, featuring guests from these projects.
- #410: Live from Las Vegas: ApeFest 2025 Warm Up
The Grateful Crew reports live from Las Vegas during the ApeFest 2025 warm-up, discussing the high energy, various events like pool parties and paintball, and hinting at future announcements including OtherSide and ApeChain.