The Deadpod, from John Henrikson, is a weekly hour of live Grateful Dead music with about 1,000 episodes since 2007. Episodes run 60 to 110 minutes. Starbooked estimates 15,000 to 40,000 downloads per episode, so a host-read mid-roll costs roughly $270 to $1,000. One distinctive detail: an expanded version airs on two radio stations every Sunday.
Nearly two decades of weekly Grateful Dead shows for a loyal collector audience
- Weekly release since January 2007, about 1,000 episodes, with a 4.7 Apple rating from 1,236 ratings.
- Hour-plus episodes give a host-read mid-roll room in a long, attentive listen.
- An expanded edition airs Sundays on 101.5 KFGM and Peace Community Media, extending reach beyond the feed.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- curated live recordings, solo narration
- Tone
- nostalgic, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 110 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed, and the website home page and episode titles show no ads or funding links.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles are dated show listings such as Dead Show/podcast for 10/16/26, the feed is not flagged explicit, and the content is live music with a short written introduction.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | deadshow.blogspot.com |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id73329726 |
| RSS feed | deadshow.libsyn.com/rss |
Benchmark score: 100 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Dead Show/podcast for 10/16/26 | 2026-10-16 | 1 h 17 min |
| Dead Show/podcast for 10/9/26 | 2026-10-09 | 1 h 28 min |
| Dead Show/podcast for 10/2/26 | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 32 min |
| Dead Show/podcast for 9/25/26 | 2026-09-25 | 1 h 34 min |
| Dead Show/podcast for 9/18/26 | 2026-09-18 | 1 h 20 min |
| Dead Show/podcast for 9/11/26 | 2026-09-11 | 1 h 52 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
a weekly hour of the best live Grateful Dead music
About The Deadpod
The Deadpod is a weekly hour of live Grateful Dead music, according to its feed description. Each episode presents a set or show from the band's history, with a short written introduction on the show's blog, where the host is credited as the professor. The feed lists John Henrikson as owner. The show has run since January 2007 and has about 1,000 episodes, and the blog says an expanded version now airs on two radio stations on Sundays.
New episodes arrive every week and run about 60 to 110 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows a 4.7 average from 1,236 ratings. Based on that rating count, the show's age and its Libsyn hosting, Starbooked estimates 15,000 to 40,000 downloads per episode, a low-confidence figure. No sponsors appear in the feed or on the blog.
A host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $270 to $1,000 per episode. The show suits sponsors who want to reach dedicated live-music collectors, such as audio gear, vinyl, festival or music-travel brands.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Deadpod can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Deadpod
How much does The Deadpod charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on The Deadpod at roughly $270 to $1,000 per episode, based on an estimated 15,000 to 40,000 downloads. The show publishes no rate card, so treat this as a guide.
What is The Deadpod about?
The Deadpod is a weekly hour of live Grateful Dead music. Each episode features a set or show from the band's history, with a short written introduction on the show's blog. It has run since 2007.
How do I contact The Deadpod about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked directly through Starbooked, which handles the request so you can reach the host about a sponsorship.
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