Need Deadheads for Grateful Dead game show recorded over Zoom

Aurora CO

Description

What's the game? -It's called Guess the Year. It's recorded remotely over Zoom, with video (but only the audio will be released). How does the game work? -The host (me) will play the first minute or so of a Grateful Dead live track, at which point each of the five contestants will submit a guess as to what year it was performed based on the vocals, piano style, song choice, or myriad other clues. The guesses will be submitted via Zoom's messaging feature, which is to say silently, just like in Final Jeopardy. Once all the guesses are submitted, the contestant who's furthest from the actual year will be eliminated. This process is repeated until there are only 2 contestants remaining. Said contestants will then have a best of 3 series to determine the winner, who will be invited to defend their title on the next show. Do I get paid? -The winner gets a $50 REI gift card. I realize this isn't much. I'm currently bankrolling this thing myself. But it's a really good time and a great chance to talk some Dead. And if you feel good about your knowledge then the $50 gift card is very much winnable. When will the show record? This Thursday, 11/3, at 6pm PT/9pm ET -How will it record? Over Zoom. -How long will it take? -No more than 45 minutes. Likely only 30 minutes. Do I need a USB microphone? -A microphone would be great, but no, not necessarily. However, you do need headphones with a microphone (like Airpods, the wired ones that come with every iPhone, or some non-Apple version of that). This is for both sound quality reasons and to show you aren’t cheating by using Shazam. Obviously a $50 gift card isn’t worth cheating for, but I hope the prize grows drastically and I want to implement a solid foundation of rules. Can I hear how the game is played? Yes! The first two episodes are up. Here's the Apple Podcasts link to the show: I'm interested. What do I do now? -Email us through CL with your first name, hometown, and age. I'm only asking for this because I'll introduce you on the show. It gives the audience an idea of your background, which makes it more fun. What if I want to play but can't make it this Thursday? -Email us! You can play next Thursday, or whenever. NFA, Mike, the host