THANK YOU for your generosity. I work hard to make this podcast happen but really, nothing happens without listeners and support. Thank you again, SO MUCH! If you want to contribute to keep the podcast going: buymeacoffee.com/attendancebias

THANK YOU to everyone who donated to keep Attendance Bias going! The pod is a labor of love but it ain’t free. If you want to help out with the significant finances, check out the link: buymeacoffee.com/attendancebias

THANK YOU! It really goes a long way.

It's kind of weird that Trey has a clock on stage in his line of sight that measures time down to the second. I recall him not liking things like that in the past. ;)

Also, more background on the sanitation policies of Philly pretzel vendors: youtu.be/fYD-cKUrATk?...

@attendancebias.bsky.social FANTASTIC 12/28/96 pod. My first, @guyforget.bengreenfield.com & @willrubenstein.bsky.social too. Paige is u questionably the MVP. Became Paige Side, Rage Side for life. Maze!! There is one point in the DDLJ where it sound like Paige is playing the intro to “Right Now”

I just got this email yesterday. Zoom is an essential part of producing Attendance Bias. If you enjoy the pod and want to help keep it going, please donate anything you can here: THANK YOU for your support: buymeacoffee.com/attendancebias

NEW EPISODE: 12/28/96 at The Spectrum with @phandesignz.bsky.social ! The NYE Run setup is known, but this 12/28 is no "warm-up" show. Scott explains how this show coalesced at the perfec time for him to fall in love with the band. Available where you get podcasts! linktr.ee/attendancebias

This is cool…my first Phish show! Thanks @attendancebias.bsky.social! #katesmithFTW #stinkstankstunk cc: @guyforget.bengreenfield.com @maxellxlii.bsky.social overcast.fm/+AAhEnCaqCVA

Excited to announce that @mbird.org has a new way to collect donations with zero fees! We have a $6,000 grant planned for a school music program in need in Vegas if we can raise the funds. Who can help us make this tour grant for the Sphere run a reality? Even a small donation helps! #phish

New episode tomorrow: Scott Mitchell of @phandesignz.bsky.social breaks down set 2 of 12/29/96 at The Spectrum! Have you ever arrived back at your car after a show and it won't turn over? You're not the only one! Hear all about it and more on Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts!

New episode Wednesday: @phandesignz.bsky.social remembers the "underdog" show of the '96 holiday run: 12/28/96 at The Spectrum! A show that is mostly driven by Page, features some rarities, and came along at the perfect time when he's finishing college, hear Scott tell all about it on Wednesday!

I'm still looking for guests to gab about the following venues and to review Phish's past shows there: *Walnut Creek *Lakeview in Syracuse *Fenway Park If you live near any of these venues, have seen Phish there, and want to show off your town, email me: attendancebias@gmail

NEW EPISODE: Amy's Farm with Matt Leaf! Today, Matt Leaf adds to the lore of an all-time show: 8/3/91 at Amy's Farm, where the band celebrated their 8th anniversary inviting anyone who could make it. Available where you get podcasts: linktr.ee/attendancebias

New episode tomorrow! @matt-leaf.bsky.social explains that he instinctively understood that Amy's Farm was going to be something special. There was something in the air that just hit different than other Phish shows, even in the early 90s. Available tomorrow where you get your podcasts!

New episode Wednesday: @matt-leaf.bsky.social tells us about Amy's Farm! Not only was it his greatest camp trip ever, but it was a major turning point for Phish; arguably the most important time of their career. Available Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts!

ICYMI: Me and Mike Ayers were guests on the "History of the 90s" podcast where the host covered the jamband explosion of the 90s (mostly Phish): youtu.be/zdYRpz9NSxE?...

We didn’t get into that in our conversation. I took B&W photos that I then developed at camp. Some of those shots made it into PC3 and onto phish.net. Amy’s Farm was my last totally analog concert. A month later I was introduced to the internet at college and promptly used it to track down tapes

New episode Wednesday! @matt-leaf.bsky.social tells us about the greatest camp trip ever!

Big week on Attendance Bias: *Last week’s episode with actor Chris Witaske is a great listen *I was a guest on the Phish episode of the “History of the 90s” podcast *The “Venue Preview” series for summer 2026 starts soon *Amy’s Farm coming up on Wednesday!

For all the NiMBYs in Forest Hills: qns.com/2026/03/fore...

NEW EPISODE: "Tweezer" from NYE at MSG! I am excited to welcome actor Chris Witaske of The Bear, Free Bert, and more. Chris and I talk about the "Tweezer" that welcomed 2026, but our conversation is like a State of the Union about Phish. Available where you get podcasts. linktr.ee/attendancebias

How long does it take you to appreciate an epic jam? That's just one idea that actor Chris Witaski (The Bear, Free Bert) and I discuss on Wednesday's new episode! Our focus is the epic NYE 2025 "Tweezer" but we get philosophical about Phish. Available tomorrow!

New episode Wednesday: I am thrilled to welcome actor Chris Witaske of The Bear, Free Bert, Chicago Party Aunt, and more! Chris and I discuss the AMAZING "Tweezer" from NYE '25 and basically discuss the Phish Strate of the Union. Available Wednesday wherever you get podcasts!

Was anyone at #Phish 7/3/95 at Sugarbush in VT and would love to talk about the experience on a podcast? Reach out at attendancebias at gmail!

I am very excited for Wednesday’s new episode!

I can understand a Halloween show getting a bump and having @attendancebias.bsky.social vs the musical experience/relistenability of SPAC and 12/3.

NEW EPISODE: The Haunt, 1990. Howard was in college in the early-90s in Ithaca. He saw Phish all 5 times in the legendary club, The Haunt. The Haunt is gone, but Howard recalls seeing Phish 5 times in 1990. Today’s episode is a look at those shows. linktr.ee/attendancebias

There's an update in the App Store for our iOS app that adds a sleep timer, the ability to view tracks played & add as many tracks to the play queue as you want, along with a back button & a handful of display & functional changes. Grab the update & take the app for a spin #phishjustjams #phish

New episode Wednesday! We remember The Haunt in #Ithaca w/ Howard Fuchs. Rather than focus on one show, Howard saw Phish at The Haunt 5 times in 1990. We memorialize the venue and those show. Boy it was fun to hear Phish when they were playing Main St. college bars.

This is glorious news. I just took advantage of this new feature to (re)listen to this quasi-show: phish.net/setlists/phi...

I like your pod and @attendancebias.bsky.social probs the most. Just comes across as relatable and genuine.

Love it when the weather map looks like a Grateful Dead t-shirt.

It's official phish.com/news/phish-s...

NEW EPISODE! We love 1997, we’ve done 1999, but ‘98 remains elusive. Phish was funky, with searing guitar rock and played unexpected covers. If we distilled 1998 into one show, it may be today’s: @solargarlicband.bsky.social takes a deep dive into 8/1/98 at Alpine. linktr.ee/attendancebias

The latest round from Lot Gossip on IG: hot takes: -pretty short for a summer tour -5 MSG shows set up the 100th to be on NYE -lots of people will be happy to go back to Dick’s.

New episode tomorrow! Matt Huber of the @solargarlicband.bsky.social reminds us of why 1998 was arguably the BEST year of 1.0 as we dive deep into 8/1/98 at Alpine Valley! Available tomorrow wherever you find podcasts!

Really fun to go on "Attendance Bias" to talk about one of the best shows I ever saw in person - 8/1/98. Listen up to hear how the Tweezer became my 'platonic ideal' of what I wanted a Phish jam to sound like for years after.

If you ever find yourself at the 8/1/98 show, do NOT eat the black gel tabs. www.reddit.com/r/phish/s/NW...

Matt from @solargarlicband.bsky.social joins me on Wednesday to talk about 8/1/98 at Alpine Valley! 1998 was—maybe?—the best year of 1.0. And it wasn’t all about the cover; crazy jams and fun improv galore! Available Wednesday wherever you get podcasts!

NEW EPISODE: 6/9/09 at Asheville Civic Center with Derek Hill! The early summer of 2009 was mostly Phish getting back on their feet, but there were standouts (and some legitimate complaints?). Hear all about it wherever you get your podcasts! linktr.ee/attendancebias

My only non-Hampton show from that year and still probably the smallest capacity show I've seen. A fun show with a great Ghost that shouldn't be missed.

New episode Wednesday: 6/9/09 at the Asheville Civic Center w/Derek Hill! The summer of 2009 is remembered as Phish getting back on their feet. But on Wednesday, Derek tells why this early 3.0 show is overlooked and deserves its due. Available Wednesday where you get podcasts!

Barrier Brewing webcast having the greatest time!

It’s today! Trivia at 5pm and webcast at 6. Hope to see you at Barrier Brewing in Long Beach, NY

Moma facts: 9 plays in 2025. 5 times in 2 spot. 7/22/25 Forest Hills and 7/12/25 North Charleston 6/20/25 Manchester they opened with Moma 4/25/25 Hollywood it was in 3 spot. Hope that helps.

Do you think #Phish is aware that they play "Moma" in the 2-spot every time? Is it planned? Or do you think they play the opener, and then Trey thinks: "Hm, what would be good next? OH! I KNOW! THE MOMA DANCE!" not consciously aware that it's played 2nd every time for the past ~12 years?

🚨SATURDAY NIGHT! NYC/LI area: Barrier Brewing in Long Beach is hosting a webcast, trivia, Phish Bingo, prizes, raffles, and lots of good good beer! Since the set times were released earlier this week, trivia begins at 5pm! Hope to see you there!