Family Tape Tree
”Family Tape Tree” is a surreal and absurd fictional podcasted rooted in the world of the improvisational jam band, Phish. It follows Lexi, a sensitive and surly teen, who discovers her deceased father’s collection of Phish cassette tapes from the ’90s while packing for college. Through ”grief magic” Lexi travels into the tapes and relives those memories with younger versions of her parents and their friends. Over the course of several groove-based-psychedelic-infused-head-bobbing-adventures with the memory of her late father, Lexi learns to come to terms with his death and is able to look forward to her future. As much a story about loss and love as it is about parking lot grilled cheeses and heady jams, “Family Tape Tree” takes the listener through Phish’s vast history, to follow the story of a group of friends, a band, and the impossible task of processing loss. Absurd caricatures from the parking lot, toe-tapping grooves, and a sudden urge to call your parents; “Family Tape Tree” has something for everyone!
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Go behind the tapes with some of the "Family Tape Tree" team as they talk about working on the show, personal Phish experiences, concert etiquette, and peanut butter.
Created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.
Editing by Baldev Sandhu.
This episode features Baldev Sandhu, Ali Lu, David Rabinowitz, and Jake Bann.
Music provided by Epidemic Sound.
Podcast artwork and illustrations by Joey Murphy.
Special thanks to RJ Bee and Osiris Media for hosting "Family Tape Tree." Also to Parminder and Navjot Sandhu, thanks mom and dad!
To learn more or support the show, follow "Family Tape Tree" on all social media platforms: @familytapetree.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Lexi joins the her parents and company for one more day at the Great Went. They rescue Cowboy Mike from a possessive drum circle, ponder biases while they paint, and sort out some tummy issues.
"Family Tape Tree" is a fictional podcast created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.
Written and Directed by Baldev Sandhu.
Editing by Baldev Sandhu and Sound Mixing by Mike Leone.
Starring:
Carolina Reynoso as Lexi
Victoria Moreno as Helen
David Rabinowitz as Peter
Will Kreisberg as Fred
JT Vancollie as Jess
Dave Yates as Bobby
Jake Bann as Security
Mike Leone as Cowboy Mike
Baldev Sandhu as Sam and Drum Circle Extras
Monet Kreisberg as Violet Rose
Kali MacKay as Melissa
Joey Murphy as Photo Coordinator
Jake Friedman Hurwitz as DJ Gooballs and Clothed Guy
Luke Pereira as Oscar the Drum Circle Leader
Gianina Monroe as Jane and Paint Station Worker
Nichi Hoskins as Suzy
Ali Lu as Sarah
Sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound and the YouTube Audio Library.
Original music provided by Mike Leone, DJ Acadjmia, and various artists on Epidemic Sound. Tabla Solo by Angad Bopari.
All recordings of Phish or Jerry Garcia Band tapes pulled from audience tapes uploaded on YouTube. Don't forget to thank a taper!
Podcast artwork and illustrations by Joey Murphy.
Special thanks to RJ Bee and Osiris Media for hosting "Family Tape Tree." Also to Parminder and Navjot Sandhu, thanks mom and dad!
To learn more or support the show, follow "Family Tape Tree" on all social media platforms: @familytapetree.
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
The Phish deep dive continues as Lexi travels to The Great Went to see what Phish's festivals were all about. The group braces for a storm, explores the grounds, meets some on-site musicians, and takes a disoriented security guard under their wing.
"Family Tape Tree" is a fictional podcast created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.
Written and Directed by Baldev Sandhu.
Editing by Baldev Sandhu and Sound Mixing by Mike Leone.
Starring:
Carolina Reynoso as Lexi
Victoria Moreno as Helen
David Rabinowitz as Peter
JT Vancollie as Jess
Will Kreisberg as Fred
Kali MacKay as Melissa
Dave Yates as Bobby
Jake Bann as Security
Mike Leone as Cowboy Mike
Baldev Sandhu as Sam, Extra Security, and Friend 1
Jake Friedman-Hurwitz as DJ Gooballs and Helping Friendly Clothing Vendor
Ali Lu as Funky Stitch Clothing Vendor
Joey Murphy as Friend 2 and Flashback Doctor
Sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound and the YouTube audio library.
Original music provided by Mike Leone, DJ Acadjmia, and various artists on Epidemic Sound.
All recordings of Phish or Jerry Garcia Band pulled from audience tapes posted on YouTube. Don't forget to thank a taper!
Podcast artwork and illustration by Joey Murphy.
Special thanks to RJ Bee and Osiris Media for hosting "Family Tape Tree." Also to Parminder and Navjot Sandhu. Thanks mom & dad!
To learn more or support the show, follow Family Tape Tree on all social media platforms: @familytapetree
Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
While packing for college, Lexi discovers her later father's collection of Phish cassette tapes from the '90s. Listening back to a tape in her room, through some unknown force of magic, Lexi is transported into the memory inside the tape. She meets her parents and their friends and heads into her first Phish show.
"Family Tape Tree" is a fictional podcast created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.
Written and Directed by Baldev Sandhu.
Editing by Baldev Sandhu and Sound Mixing by Mike Leone.
Starring:
Carolina Reynoso as Lexi
Victoria Moreno as Helen
David Rabinowitz as Peter
Will Kreisberg as Fred
JT Vancollie as Jess
Dave Yates as Bobby
Jake Bann as Beer Vendor
Kali MacKay as Melissa
Jake Friedman-Hurwitz as Drug Dealer and Phil
Ali Lu as Mary
Baldev Sandhu as Grumpy Taper and Rick
Sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound and the YouTube audio library.
Original Music provided by Mike Leone, DJ Acadjmia, and various artists on Epidemic Sound.
All recordings of Phish or Grateful Dead tapes pulled from audience tapes posted on YouTube. Don't forget to thank a taper!
Podcast artwork and illustration by Joey Murphy.
Special thanks to RJ Bee and Osiris Media for hosting "Family Tape Tree." Also to Parminder and Navjot Sandhu, thanks mom and dad!
To learn more or support the show, follow Family Tape Tree on all social media platforms: @familytapetree
Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
”Family Tape Tree” is a surreal and absurd fictional podcasted rooted in the world of the improvisational jam band, Phish. It follows Lexi, a sensitive and surly teen, who discovers her deceased father’s collection of Phish cassette tapes from the ’90s while packing for college. Through ”grief magic” Lexi travels into the tapes and relives those memories with younger versions of her parents and their friends. Over the course of several groove-based-psychedelic-infused-head-bobbing-adventures with the memory of her late father, Lexi learns to come to terms with his death and is able to look forward to her future.
As much a story about loss and love as it is about parking lot grilled cheeses and heady jams, “Family Tape Tree” takes the listener through Phish’s vast history, to follow the story of a group of friends, a band, and the impossible task of processing loss. Absurd caricatures from the parking lot, toe-tapping grooves, and a sudden urge to call your parents; “Family Tape Tree” has something for everyone!
"Family Tape Tree" will be available on 10/28/24 wherever you get your podcasts.
Created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.
When I walked out of my first Phish show as a wide eyed college student in 2010, I knew that this band would be inextricably linked to my life from that point forward. The Phish experience is, among other things, very inspiring. It feeds my creative process both directly and indirectly.
I wanted to take the general feeling of inspiration and adventure from Phish shows and channel it through the band's history to tell this fun and heartfelt story. I hope you enjoy (myself)!