GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast, the official Grateful Dead podcast, is hosted by Rich Mahan and Jesse Jarnow. It covers the band's music, history and mythology from 1965 onward. The show has 135 episodes released about every 14 days, typically around 90 to 110 minutes. Estimated downloads per episode are 20,000 to 80,000 (estimated). Suggested rate is $360 to $2,000 per episode for a host-read mid-roll.
Official Grateful Dead podcast reaching a loyal, long-running fan base
- Official show with 135 episodes and a 4.9 average Apple rating from 2,257 ratings
- Deep-dive episodes of 90 to 110 minutes give sponsor messages room to land
- Audience built around music history and the band's 1965 to today catalog
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, archival live recording, narrative
- Tone
- knowledgeable, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Studio production
- Typical length
- 70 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; no funding links are listed.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Feed is not flagged explicit and episode titles cover concert recordings and band history; references to drug culture around the band are plausible but not evidenced in titles.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | art19.com/shows/good-ol-grateful-dead-cast |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1522914723 |
| RSS feed | rss.art19.com/good-ol-grateful-dead-cast |
Benchmark score: 79 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Bobby Weir: Blue Mountain | 2026-10-15 | 1 h 17 min |
| Summer Magic 1985: Merriweather Post Pavilion, 6/30 & 7/1 | 2026-08-27 | 1 h 45 min |
| Summer Magic 1985: Hersheypark Stadium, 6/28 | 2026-08-13 | 1 h 13 min |
| Summer Magic 1985: Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 6/27 | 2026-07-30 | 1 h 36 min |
| Summer Magic 1985: Greek Theatre, 6/14-6/16 | 2026-07-16 | 1 h 38 min |
| Independence Ball, 7/3/66 | 2026-07-02 | 1 h 32 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 4 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
“The Good Ol’ Grateful Deadcast,” the official Grateful Dead podcast, is a series devoted to exploring the music and mythology behind one of the most enduring, progressive, and influential bands in the history of recorded music. The podcast’s tagline is “For The Committed And The Curious,” as episodes will invite new fans to explore the band’s enormous mythology in digestible chunks and enlighten…
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About GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast is the official Grateful Dead podcast, hosted by Rich Mahan and Jesse Jarnow according to the show's feed and Art19 page. It explores the band's music, innovations and mythology from 1965 to the present, with episodes that mix live recording archives, anniversary series and interviews. The feed lists 135 episodes released about every 14 days, with a median length of roughly 98 minutes.
The show holds a 4.9 average rating from 2,257 ratings on Apple Podcasts, which places it in the 1,000 to 5,000 ratings band. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be mostly American fans aged 35 and older, with an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode. No sponsors are visible in the feed, and the show carries no funding links.
Brands in music equipment, concert travel, vinyl and music books are the best fit for this audience. A host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode, based on the estimated download range at the stated CPM.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about GOOD OL' GRATEFUL DEADCAST
How much does The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 20,000 to 80,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $360 to $2,000 per episode. Final pricing depends on the show's own terms.
What is The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast about?
The official Grateful Dead podcast covers the band's music, history and mythology from 1965 to today. Hosts Rich Mahan and Jesse Jarnow mix archival live recordings with discussion and anniversary series.
How do I contact The Good Ol' Grateful Deadcast about sponsoring an episode?
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