Bluest Tape

Bluest Tape

Harvey Couch, Jeff Kollath

Episodes 145
Avg. Duration 1h 59m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.8 (71)
Since Mar 2017
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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A journey through the live catalog of the band all the way from Athens, GA, Widespread Panic with your hosts, Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath.

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144: New Year's 2025 Fox Theatre Recap & The Jimmy Herring Situation

Jan 10, 2026 1h 21m

In episode 144, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath recap Widespread Panic's three-night New Year's run at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta (December 29-31, 2024) while addressing news that broke after…

143: Down the Rabbit Hole with Aaron Stein

Nov 08, 2025 1h 41m

This week, The Bluest Tape takes a trip through the looking glass — and down the rabbit hole — for a Halloween recap that’s as musically rich as it is delightfully strange. Harvey and Jeff reconnect…

142: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part Two

Oct 30, 2025 1h 55m

Welcome back to The Bluest Tape! Fall energy is officially here — crisp nights, cozy vibes, and plenty of Panic talk to warm the soul. This week, Harvey and Jeff kick things off by recapping the…

141: Mempho Magic with Panic in the Garden

Oct 13, 2025 1h 27m

Episode 141 – Mempho Magic, Panic in the Garden, and Our Youngest Correspondent YetWelcome back to The Bluest Tape! Harvey and Jeff reconnect in person for a full weekend of sunshine, vinyl, and jams…

140: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part One

Oct 02, 2025 1h 13m

"The Bluest Tape #140: Sharing in the Groove with Mike Ayers - Part One"In episode 140 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath sit down with author Mike Ayers to discuss his new book…

139: Summer '95 Draft and Sam's August run

Aug 02, 2025 1h 32m

In episode 139 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath welcome back friend of the pod Sam Holt for a deep dive into the legendary Summer 1995 tour, complete with a snake draft of…

138: Red Rocks Tears, Home Team Archives, and the Future of Jam Bands

Jul 15, 2025 1h 10m

Recording on July 7th, 2025, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath cover Harvey's emotional Red Rocks experience, updates on the post-Panicstream landscape, and their continued exploration of the…

137: No Regrets, New Platforms, and the Dad Rock Revelation

Jun 22, 2025 1h 22m

In this early summer edition of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath discuss their recent Goose experiences, address significant news in the Widespread Panic community, and share…

136: Charles Fox Interview, Chicago Recap, and George McConnell Reflections

Jun 12, 2025 1h 36m

Show NotesIn episode 136 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath discuss summer activities, recap Widespread Panic's recent Chicago shows, and share a detailed interview with…

135: Nashville Shows, Audience Tapes, and Guess the Year with Mike McClure

Apr 30, 2025 2h 5m

In episode 135 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath catch up on recent Widespread Panic performances, share their revelation about audience tapes, and host a special segment with…

134: Matt Mundy on ARU, Widespread Panic, and His Bluegrass Roots

Apr 07, 2025 1h 27m

In episode 134 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kolath welcome a special guest with deep connections to Widespread Panic history - mandolin player Matt Mundy, formerly of the Aquarium…

133: Digital Streams, Preservation Work, and the Million Memory Project with Mitchell Davis

Mar 27, 2025 1h 37m

On episode 133 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath catch up on recent Widespread Panic shows in St. Augustine before welcoming special guest Mitchell Davis, member of the…

132: Wrestling Talk, Spring '95 & March Madness Brackets

Mar 19, 2025 1h 27m

In episode 132 of The Bluest Tape, hosts Harvey Couch, Jeff Kolath, and guest Sam Holt catch up on recent adventures, share stories from the road, and dive into music memories, wrestling nostalgia,…

131: Atlantic City Reflections & Farewell to Oak Mountain

Mar 13, 2025 50m

In this episode, recorded in late February 2024, Harvey and Jeff catch up after Widespread Panic's return to the stage in Atlantic City. Topics include:Brief highlights from the three-night Atlantic…

S1E130 Episode 130: Bob Beatty on Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East

Feb 12, 2025 1h 37m

This week, Jeff and Harvey welcome author and music historian Dr. Bob Beatty to discuss his book "Play All Night: Duane Allman and the Journey to Fillmore East" and explore the legacy of the Allman…

129: Spring '95 Draft - Picking Our Favorites

Feb 05, 2025 1h 26m

Jeff and Harvey return for their second episode of 2024 to conduct their long-awaited Spring 1995 Widespread Panic tour draft. Before the draft, they catch up on:Discussion of Harvey's recent duck…

128: Spring '95 Deep Dive & The State of the Scene

Jan 28, 2025 50m

After a brief hiatus, Jeff and Harvey return to The Bluest Tape to catch up and look ahead to some exciting content. The duo discusses:Personal updates including Jeff's new role at the Sultana…

127: Remembering Mikey with Sam Holt

Aug 01, 2024 1h 48m

Harvey is joined by Sam Holt and we discuss his upcoming Remembering Mikey shows and he also shares an unheard demo of a Mike Houser original song "Without You." He also plays some classic tracks…

S1E126 126: Welcome Back

Jul 27, 2024 1h 19m

It's been awhile, but we're back with a welfare check. Harvey's seen a bunch of shows this summer (including Panic at Red Rocks) and he's on the verge of going on Goose tour. Jeff is lucky enough to…

125: The DAT Repairman

Dec 23, 2023 2h 21m

On the 125th episode of the Bluest Tape, Sam Holt joins the show to discuss his recent shows with JoJo Hermann as well as upcoming Sam Holt Band shows. We discuss some repair work he has done…

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