BotC13: The Bakers Dozen - From Donuts to Bitcoin

Fundamentals
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Moonage Daydream, night 1: https://youtu.be/fqgY3oT7sDM
Strawberry Letter 23, night 2: https://youtu.be/5EMvsWqfn2U
Lawn Boy (aka Lawn Man), night 4:  https://youtu.be/ILK-02_1i40
Crosseyed and Painless, night 4: https://youtu.be/Mw6iltPJvBQ
Chalk Dust Torture, night 6: https://youtu.be/_DRImik3MBo
Mike's Song, night 10: https://www.youtube.com/live/Mr4XzT5AckE
Taste, night 10: https://youtu.be/QMy-DfiAfDM
Simple, night 13: https://www.youtube.com/live/yp47zr6WvDI

In this special episode, we dive into the legendary Baker's Dozen run by Phish at Madison Square Garden in 2017. Over a three-week period, Phish performed thirteen consecutive nights without repeating a single song, each night themed around a different donut flavor. This monumental event is memorialized with a banner in the rafters of MSG, symbolizing its significance in the band's history. We explore the spontaneity and creativity that defined these shows, including the absence of setlists and the unique role of a band member tasked with ensuring no song was repeated. The Baker's Dozen not only showcased Phish's musical prowess but also their ability to create a cultural phenomenon that captivated fans and left a lasting legacy.

We also reflect on the broader context of 2017, a time when Bitcoin was undergoing its own pivotal moments during the block size wars. The episode delves into the parallels between the energy and innovation of Phish's Baker's Dozen and the resilience of the Bitcoin community. We ponder the potential for future events that could unite these two worlds, imagining a scenario where Phish, inspired by Bitcoin, might once again push the boundaries of their creativity. Join us as we celebrate the excellence of Phish and the enduring impact of the Baker's Dozen, a testament to the band's ability to continually redefine live music experiences.