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Family Tape Tree


9 episodes


Full cast Historical Serial Audio Drama


Synopsis:

”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!


Format: Audio Drama

Continuity: Serial

Writing: Scripted

Voices: Full cast

Narrator: None

Genres: Historical, Slice of life

Framing device: None

Soundscape: Sound effects & music

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Episodes:

Family Tape Tree - Episode 6: NYE 2010

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 23:52:00 -0400

New Year's Eve is a holiday that celebrates both endings and beginnings, making it the perfect night for Lexi to have one last Phish show with her dad. With the house packed up, Lexi and Helen are ready to head their separate ways for a while. Unable to walk away from Vegas '04 as her last Phish experience in the magical world of her dad's tapes, Lexi pops in the last show Peter recorded: New Year's Eve 2010. This time she brings her brother Ben, who swings by the house for a surprise visit. Together they meet up with their parents for a night of Phish in the Big Apple, where they catch up with old friends from their life on the road, track down the ever-elusive Phish NYE ticket, and get some inside information on the inner workings of this magical tape universe.

“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
  • Kali MacKay as Melissa
  • Tommy Donoghue as Ben
  • Jake Friedman Hurwitz as ticket taker, Alex, and Phil
  • Ali Lu as Flow, Bartender, and Mary
  • Jake Bann as Usher John
  • Baldev Sandhu as Sam
  • Oscar Vargas as Ronnie
  • Mike Leone as Cowboy Mike
  • Luke Pereira as Oscar
  • Gianina Monroe as Jane
  • Nichi Hoskins as Suzy
  • Dylan Ricci as Redditor
  • Brendan McKay as Scalper

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 and phish.in. 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 to support the show, follow Family Tape Tree on all social media platforms: @familytapetree.

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Episode 5: Vegas '04

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:52:46 -0400

Vegas, baby! Lexi heads to Sin City to meet up with her parents and see what the dark years of Phish looked like. Despite bitter attitudes and reckless substance abuse, the gang still manages to have a proper Vegas adventure full of fancy hotel suites, close calls on the casino floor, and patronage of the fine arts. 

"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
  • Kali MacKay as Melissa
  • Jake Friedman-Hurwitz as peeing guy and Ray the bellhop
  • Nichi Hoskins as Friend 1
  • Dylan Ricci as Friend 2
  • Ali Lu as security guard, Rosie, and Vanessa
  • Gianina Monroe as Desk Clerk
  • Jake Bann as degenerate gambler
  • Luke Pereira as Blackjack Dealer
  • Baldev Sandhu as taxi driver

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. 

Music directed by Ali Lu. Arrangements by Andy Lacefield and Ali Lu.

Choir: Kathy Rogers, Andy Lacefield, and Ali Lu.

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 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 to support the show, follow Family Tape Tree on all social media platforms: @familytapetree.

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Bonus Episode 2

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:12:00 -0400

Come behind the tapes again as some of the "Family Tape Tree" team talk about working on the show, musical theater, horoscopes of the characters on the show, and concert rituals.

This episode features Baldev Sandhu, Ali Lu, and Kali MacKay.

Created by Baldev Sandhu and presented by Osiris Media.

Editing by Baldev Sandhu.

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.

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Episode 4: Fall '92

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 04:20:18 -0400

Time to go back to where it all started. Lexi learns about the early days of Peter's fandom and taper journey as she binges the 1992 Fall Tour while Helen and Jess leave her home alone for a week. And while the early days are more innocent, Lexi's obsession takes a darker turn as she starts to put herself in danger with some of these older, decaying tapes. In her travels, she learns how to perfect a grilled cheese sandwich, deal with overzealous fans, and the importance of renewing your passport. 

"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
  • Mary Jane Gibson as Mrs. Heine
  • Jake Friedman Hurwitz as Alex
  • Kali MacKay as Kate
  • Dylan Ricci as Tom
  • Oscar Vargas as Ronnie
  • Joey Murphy as College Student
  • Jake Bann as Jake
  • Nichi Hoskins as Border Agent
  • Tommy Donoghue as Ben
  • Ali Lu as extra College Bros, Venue Employee, extra Lot Characters, and Mrs. Williams
  • Baldev Sandhu as extra College Bros, Gas Station Employee, Sandwich Person, and extra Lot Characters

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 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 to support the show, follow Family Tape Tree on all social media platforms: @familytapetree.

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Bonus Episode 1

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:22:16 -0400

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.

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Episode 3: The Great Went (Part 2)

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:22:36 -0400

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.

 

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Episode 2: The Great Went (Part 1)

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:28:31 -0400

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

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree - Episode 1: Star Lake '98

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:15:00 -0300

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

Direct MP3 link


Family Tape Tree Trailer

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:30:00 -0300

”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.

Direct MP3 link