Guess the Year

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1/8/24

2024-01-0851:33

This week, Greg DeLuis from DeLuis Guitars curates the setlist as returning champ Steve goes up against Vinnie, Brian, and Kevin. Thanks to Shelburne Farms for providing this week's prize pack. This episode is audio only. To be a contestant, sponsor the show, provide a prize pack, or ask questions/make comments, please email: info@guesstheyear.net Links: DeLuis Guitars Website DeLuis Guitars Instagram Shelburne Farms Website Shelburne Farms Instagram Steve's Podcast "Trying to Be Better with Joel and Steve"

Season 2 Teaser

2023-12-2600:40

Guess the Year returns with Season 2 beginning 1.1.24... which will feature video. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now to watch each episode play out. We will of course continue releasing the show as a podcast for those who prefer to listen. Tune in on 1.1.24. New curators, new format (4 contestants per week instead of 5), new finals scoring system (3 songs total-- lower aggregate score wins). Also, please take a moment to rate Guess the Year 5 stars and write a review. I know it isn't fun, but it helps the show a lot. See you next week.

Tournament of Champions Finals (Part II)

2023-10-0201:05:34

This is the second part of a marathon finals matchup. This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Thanks to everyone for listening and supporting the show. We're gonna take a short break and be back in November with Season 2.

Tournament of Champions Finals (Part I)

2023-09-2541:25

This week, David Gans curates the setlist as Garrin, Steve, and Jeremy duke it out for the Guess the Year crown. This is the first part of a marathon finals matchup. Part two comes out next week. David's new book "Improvised Lives: Grateful Dead 1972-1985", which features photographs and stories, is available now. You can also check out David's regular live streams, where he plays Grateful Dead tunes, folk, country, and beyond, here. As always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

Championship Preview, Season 2 Announcement, & How GTY Started

2023-09-1803:14

There will actually be Grateful Dead music in next week's episode.

Tournament of Champions: Heat #4

2023-09-1157:54

This week, Matt Busch, who oversees the world of Bob Weir, curates the setlist as Murph, Mateo, Todd, Smego, and Andy compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #4. The winner will continue on to the finals. Thank you to TCO Fly Shop for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. Some tickets are still available for Bob Weir's tour with Wolf Bros.

Tournament of Champions: Heat #3

2023-09-0401:00:13

This week, Cooper, Garrin, Marty, Dean, and Nate compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #3. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to ByJocelyn for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

Tournament of Champions: Heat #2

2023-08-2831:52

This week, Caleb, Luke, Steve, and Jocelyn compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #2. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to JYARZ for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster.

Tournament of Champions: Heat #1

2023-08-2140:36

This week, James, Jeremy, Kyle, and Larry, the Grateful Dentist return to compete in the Tournament of Champions: Heat #1. The winner will continue on to the semifinals. Thank you to Phish and Grateful Dead outfitter Section 119 for providing the prize pack. And, as always, thanks to 30k ft for drawing the poster. In addition to the competition, we discuss Frank Zappa, Trey vs Jerry’s guitar playing, why ’83 is an underrated year for the Dead, and much more. For those interested in jumping into Frank Zappa, Kyle made this Spotify playlist. And here's the mentioned Charlie Rose/Trey Anastasio interview.

Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh

2023-08-1540:50

This week, Grahame Lesh and Brian Lesh guess the year of Grateful Dead live tracks as a team (this episode was filmed live and is also available on YouTube). I play five songs and their goal is to be 10 or fewer years off in aggregate. Tickets are on sale now for Sunday Daydream Festival, which takes place on 8/27/23 in Novato, CA. The festival features Phil Lesh & the Terrapin All-Stars, Melvin Seals & JGB, and more. Grahame and Brian are playing for shirts provided by officially licensed Grateful Dead designer Play Dead. The episode poster was drawn by 30k ft.

Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part II)

2023-07-1759:35

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Todd, Joshua, and Jonathan listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (5). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

Smego, Murph, & Geov vs Todd, Joshua, & Jonathan (Part I)

2023-07-1044:51

This week's episode is a team format (the last match in the series). Returning contestants Smego, Murph, and Geov listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part II)

2023-07-0348:03

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Nate, Adam, and Mike listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week (7). The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

Cooper, Gemma, & Michael vs Nate, Adam, & Mike (Part I)

2023-06-2746:55

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Cooper, Gemma, and Michael listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part II)

2023-06-1947:08

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Luke, Riley, and Caleb listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score, which will be compared to the team that guessed the same songs last week. The team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

Kyle, Jared, & Joseph vs Luke, Riley, & Caleb (Part I)

2023-06-1255:12

This week's episode is a team format. Returning contestants Kyle, Jared, and Joseph listen to a live track then collaborate on a single guess. For each year they're off, they get a point. After five songs, the total amount they missed by is their team's score. I'll play the same five songs for another team of three next week, and the team with the lower score wins GTY shirts.

5/15/23

2023-05-1501:19:24

This week, guitarist Michael Palmisano curates the setlist as Steve goes for the 3peat against John, Doug, Bryan, and Nick. This episode's prize pack is provided by ABDB Designs. Here's a link to Michael Palmisano's online guitar community Guitar Gate and to his YouTube page. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

5/8/23

2023-05-0801:10:19

This week, Global Co-Lead of Artist Relations for Amazon Music and Aquarium Drunkard Contributor Stephen Brower curates the setlist as returning champion Steve tries to beat Jimmy, James, and Shane. This episode's prize pack is provided by Trout Stalkers. Here's a link to Stephen Brower's Cosmic Strings playlist on Amazon Music. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

5/1/23

2023-05-0152:01

This week, Garrin goes for the 3peat against Clay, Adam, Nick, and Steve. This episode's prize pack is provided by TCO Fly Shop. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

4/24/23

2023-04-2401:05:28

This week, Ryan Eldridge from Maine Cabin Masters curates the setlist as defending champ Garrin tries to outduel Joe, Josh, Dave, and Rob. This episode's prize pack is Guess the Year's first official shirt, which will drop this week. Sign up for our mailing list for more information. Our prize packs are curated by From the Lot. The poster was drawn by 30,000 ft. Thanks so much to all of them.

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