Best Show Ever with Cam Herdt

<p>Comedian Cam Herdt loves talking about shows, specifically, the best shows ever. Listen as he invites special guests, musicians and music journalists to reminisce about their concert-going careers and share untold stories from the history of seeing live music. Whether you’re brand new to the concert scene or a grizzled jaded vet, this unfiltered, candid and hilarious podcast is like having the best seat in the house to the best shows of all time.</p>

Rob Bleetstein - Bedlam In The Best Way

SiriusXM Producer and Host Rob Bleetstein stops by to chat Grateful Dead at Winterland, the first Pearl Jam tour and how Jerry Garcia saved him from leaving one of the best shows ever. Recorded 8/20/25

08-26
01:03:06

Field Of Vision - King Gizzard Festival Recap

A recap of the first US festival hosted by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard in Buena Vista, CO. Recorded 8/19/25

08-20
54:59

Outside Lands Festival Recap

Cam went back to Golden Gate Park to catch Tyler The Creator, Doechii, Anderson Paak and meet Conan at Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco. Recorded 8/11/25

08-12
40:19

Andy Gadiel - Linking The Scene

JamBase Founder & President Andy Gadiel chats with us about being a Phish & Grateful Dead fan in the early 90's and what led him to linking phans with information about the jam scene for years to come, including possibly the best WEEK ever. Recorded 8/6/25

08-09
01:19:12

GD60 Weekend Recap

Cam was in attendance for Grateful Dead 60th anniversary weekend in San Francisco. Here's a recap of the festivities including the sets from Billy Strings, Sturgill Simpson, their sit-ins, Dead and Company and the Heart Of Town shows hosted by Grahame Lesh. Recorded 8/4/25

08-05
47:08

Daniel (@sleeping_llama) - I Bet You Think This Tweezer's About You

Daniel (Sleeping Llama) dared to ask the question "Why haven't we seen a Tweezer Encore Yet." That question led to an incredibly epic Sunday SPAC show. Recorded 7/30/25

08-01
01:47:53

Phish Summer Tour Recap

Cam checked out Chicago, Forest Hills and SPAC! Check out his review of these 8 epic Phish shows. Recorded 7/29/25

07-30
57:46

Mountain Jam Artist Spotlight with Mikaela Davis

Mikaela Davis stopped by to talk about Mountain Jam, her history with the festival and her best shows ever! Recorded 6/10/25 This episode is brought to you by Mountain Jam & Mike's Amazing.

06-11
46:17

Jeremy Kaplan - Welcome To The Westcott

Dogs In A Pile Pianist Jeremy Kaplan stops by to talk about the Burning Daylight Festival and his best shows ever. Recorded 5/29/25

06-03
39:50

Burning Daylight Recap

We had a huge Memorial Day weekend with Dogs In A Pile and a ton of great supporting acts! This is a breakdown of the Dogs first ever headlining festival. Recorded 5/29/25

06-03
45:31

Emily Bass - F*ck Being Cool

Executive Director of Femme House Emily Bass joins to talk Gonzo, chaotic music tastes and seeing upcoming artists, as well as the greats! Recorded 5/20/25

05-27
01:21:52

Caleb Doyle - Sitting In Someone's Buick LeSabre Listening To Dave

Creator and Writer of Nightswimming, Caleb Doyle joins the pod to talk music of all kinds, but specifically a Dead & Co show that rocked him to his core. Recorded 5/10/25

05-20
01:23:39

Elisa Allechant - Aliens Would Love This

Host of on Phish Radio Sirius XM Elisa Allechant joins to talk Phish in the 90's and the best show she ever saw right in her backyard in 2021! Recorded 5/7/25

05-13
56:22

Jeffrey Nicholas Brown - Gamehendge Puppet Show

Long time Blue Man Group member and massive Phish fan Jeffrey Nicholas Brown joins the pod to talk about his best shows and his early days on Phish lot in the 90's! Recorded 5/4/25

05-06
01:00:08

Clint Dodson from All Jammed Up - I Have A Better One

Host of the All Jammed Up podcast joins to chat Billy Strings, Dead & Co. and getting the explicit version.  Recorded 4/29/25

05-06
01:00:35

Phish Spring Tour Recap

Cam went on Phish west coast spring tour! Here’s the recap!

04-29
57:19

Taper's Choice Alex Bleeker & Chris Thompson Burning Daylight Festival Special

Alex & CT from Taper's Choice stop by to talk about an oft forgotten era of jam music and Dog's In A Pile's Burning Daylight Festival this Memorial Day Weekend! Recorded 4/17/25

04-22
01:07:38

Alex Bailey - Peak Peas

Eggy Drummer Alex Bailey chats about being a fan and what it's like to meet your idols & how a Grateful Dead 50 show may have changed his entire life. Recorded 3/19/25

04-22
01:06:14

Mister Dude - Actin’ Up

Logan from Mister Dude stops by the show to talk about he went from punk/metal to rolling on to Phish lot with a broken transmission. Recorded 3/18/25

04-15
51:02

Sarah Kuyatt - “Would Be Cool If You Played Fikus”

Sarah talks about her role with the Divided Sky Foundation and how live music and community has led to some pretty incredible moments. Recorded 3/17/25

04-15
47:44

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