Family Tape Tree
Family Tape Tree

Family Tape Tree

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”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!

Recent Episodes

Family Tape Tree - Episode 4: Fall '92
DEC 2, 2024
Family Tape Tree - Episode 4: Fall '92
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.
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88 MIN
Family Tape Tree - Episode 3: The Great Went (Part 2)
NOV 11, 2024
Family Tape Tree - Episode 3: The Great Went (Part 2)
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.  
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77 MIN
Family Tape Tree - Episode 2: The Great Went (Part 1)
NOV 4, 2024
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87 MIN