Missing Man-The Vince Welnick Story

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Vince Welnick's Golden Days

Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of depression, psychiatric medication, and suicide. In the final episode of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story, we ta

Jul 8 2025
56 min

The Audition

As the Grateful Dead searches for a new keyboardist following the untimely passing of Brent Mydland, Vince Welnick prepares for the opportunity of a lifetime. In Episode

Jun 4 2025
28 min

Bonus Content: Unreleased Interview with Vince Welnick from 1989

In this special bonus episode of Missing Man – The Vince Welnick Story, we present a never-before-released interview with Vince Welnick, recorded in 1989 aboard Todd Rund

May 28 2025
35 min

Try to Feel It-The Rundgren Years

Episode four looks at the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter for Vince. We explore the breakup of The Tubes' original lineup and Vince Welnick's exciting tr

Apr 7 2025
32 min

The Foster Albums: Fame, Friction, and Fallout

Episode 3 of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story explores The Tubes' transition from A&M Records to Capitol Records and their collaboration with producer David Foster. T

Mar 21 2025
29 min

White Punks and Wedding Bells

In this episode, host Thom Jennings explores Vince Welnick’s early days with The Beans, the band that would evolve into The Tubes. Through archival interviews and insight

Mar 7 2025
27 min

Echoes from the Lounge: Meeting Vince Welnick

The debut episode of Missing Man: The Vince Welnick Story introduces Vince’s early years in music, his pivotal role in The Tubes, and his lasting influence on rock and ro

Feb 21 2025
22 min

Vince Welnick-Her Son and Member of the Tubes

Vince's mom, voiced by Lyn Kalnitz My son, a member of the Tubes

Feb 20 2025
1 min

Preview Clip: Vince's Vision

Feb 19 2025
1 min

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The Grateful Dead have been so well documented but there has always been a void in regards to Vince. This podcast gives a long needed perspective on his career. It does a good job of hitting the important points. Some of the phone interviews could have been edited down and the audio could be better in spots but the content is good. It’s a tough balance trying to keep his memory alive, highlight his achievements and address all of the hardships and trauma. Well done getting the cooperation of his wife and bandmates.

GaryK50 · Aug 2025

Loved the idea of a Vince Welnick podcast, but this one is clunky and pretty rough around the edges. The host spends a lot of time repeating the same information. The interviews have sound quality issues and kind of ramble. I wish the editing and production was better. The most interesting things about Vince and his time with the Dead seem to have been avoided for now - maybe subsequent episodes will get to the heart of the matter, but for now I’m not sure I can recommend it.

SirBarton · Jun 2025

I’ve always liked Vince’s work with the Dead. He seemed like the coolest guy, a genuine character and it was very sad when he passed. This is a well done podcast and it’s very cool that his wife is part of it too. Thanks for doing this!

danger_bird71 · Jun 2025

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