On this episode of Comes A Time, Mike and Oteil welcome artist and author Mark Rodriguez onto the show. Mark tells the guys all about his new book, After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995, and the decades of work that went into creating it. They discuss Mark’s creative process, the culture and history of tapers, sonic differences between rural and urban areas, and how the Grateful Dead figured out the monetary side of music despite their core philosophies directly opposing ideal business practices.Mark A. Rodriguez is an artist who divides his time between Los Angeles and New Mexico. He has drawn from and expanded on his experiences as a collector to develop a sculptural practice that explores themes of cultural ownership, folk art, and technological obsolescence. Since getting his start collecting Grateful Dead cassettes in the mid-90s, more than 27,000 tapes have passed through his hands. Mark’s new book, After All is Said and Done: Taping the Grateful Dead, 1965-1995, will be released on September 20th, and you can pre-order it today!-----------*DISCLAIMER: This podcast does NOT provide medical advice. The information contained in this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. No material in this podcast is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen*-----------This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes!Comes A Time is brought to you by Osiris Media. Hosted and Produced by Oteil Burbridge and Mike Finoia. Executive Producers are Christina Collins and RJ Bee. Production, Editing and Mixing by Eric Limarenko and Matt Dwyer. Theme music by Oteil Burbridge. Production assistance by Matt Bavuso.  To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com-------Visit SunsetlakeCBD.com and use the promo code TIME for 20% off premium CBD products Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.