Ranked #1
43: The Beatles Called Him “Normal”
43: The Beatles Called Him “Normal”
In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the career of engineer/producer Norman “Hurricane” Smith, who worked with Th... Read more
3 Mar 2016
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1hr 28mins
Ranked #2
127: John Lennon, “Invisible Guitarist”
127: John Lennon, “Invisible Guitarist”
John once observed that, in his opinion, Paul was “…an egomaniac about everything else about himself, but his bass playi... Read more
4 Dec 2017
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1hr 51mins
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Ranked #3
93: Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane At 50
93: Strawberry Fields Forever / Penny Lane At 50
Half a century ago, The Beatles ushered in the second half of their career – the studio years – with this landmark doubl... Read more
17 Feb 2017
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1hr 29mins
Ranked #4
30: The EARLY Beatles
30: The EARLY Beatles
In this episode, Richard and Robert explore the origins of The Beatles, through an examination of the Skiffle phenomenon... Read more
14 Nov 2015
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1hr 30mins
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Ranked #5
72: Ron Howard’s Beatles – Eight Days A Week
72: Ron Howard’s Beatles – Eight Days A Week
In this expanded edition, Richard and Robert examine the new film on The Beatles’ performing years, in theaters and on H... Read more
24 Sep 2016
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2hr
Ranked #6
90: George and Paul
90: George and Paul
Within the Beatles, there were any number of complex inter-personal dynamics. Those between the group’s lead guitarist a... Read more
27 Jan 2017
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1hr 37mins
Ranked #7
147: The ‘Perfect’ Beatles Album – A Hard Day’s Night vs. Sgt. Pepper
147: The ‘Perfect’ Beatles Album – A Hard Day’s Night vs. Sgt. Pepper
There is no real perfection, a much-loved artist once sang. But in Beatle world, where excellence is the common consensu... Read more
18 Oct 2018
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1hr 34mins
Ranked #8
107: Sgt. Pepper at 50 – A Conversation
107: Sgt. Pepper at 50 – A Conversation
In what’s likely to be the first of a series of Sgt. Pepper discussions, Robert and Richard attempt to sort out their fe... Read more
2 Jun 2017
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1hr 13mins
Ranked #9
15: George and John
15: George and John
In this episode, Robert and Richard discuss the personal and creative dynamic between these two Beatles, both during and... Read more
25 Feb 2015
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1hr 14mins
Ranked #10
132: John and Paul – Truth and Beauty
132: John and Paul – Truth and Beauty
Returning as a SATB guest is Jeff Martin, whom you will remember from 122 – The Simpsons episode. In addition to his wri... Read more
27 Mar 2018
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1hr 46mins
Ranked #11
169: In The Studio; 1967 part two, plus
169: In The Studio; 1967 part two, plus
In which I resume the conversation with engineer/producer Jerry Hammack, begun earlier this year. This time, our soundi... Read more
22 Jun 2019
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1hr 39mins
Ranked #12
61: The Beatles and The Monkees – It Goes Like This
61: The Beatles and The Monkees – It Goes Like This
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the unleashing of the “Pre-Fab Four” on an unsuspecting public, Robert and Richard... Read more
9 Jul 2016
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1hr 39mins
Ranked #13
60: You Say You Want An Evolution: The Beatles’ Left Turns and Re-thinks
60: You Say You Want An Evolution: The Beatles’ Left Turns and Re-thinks
In this episode, Richard and Robert examine the songs that The Beatles drastically re-thought before releasing or aband... Read more
1 Jul 2016
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1hr 26mins
Ranked #14
92: The Beatles – A Day In Their Lives
92: The Beatles – A Day In Their Lives
In which Richard and Robert trace the rather momentous events of February 11th (give or take) throughout the entirety of... Read more
11 Feb 2017
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1hr 25mins
Ranked #15
145: Something About The Rolling Stones (and The Beatles)
145: Something About The Rolling Stones (and The Beatles)
At last: SATB takes on a long-requested topic, comparing and contrasting two of the biggest acts out of the UK during th... Read more
29 Sep 2018
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2hr 6mins
Ranked #16
18: 1965
18: 1965
In this episode, Richard and Robert present an overview of the year and how The Beatles advanced their art. In addition ... Read more
19 May 2015
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1hr 23mins
Ranked #17
158: January 1969 part one – An Overview with Doug Sulpy
158: January 1969 part one – An Overview with Doug Sulpy
Two words: Peter Jackson Remember the “Winter of Discontent”? My guest today is Doug Sulpy, co-author (with Ray Schweigh... Read more
12 Feb 2019
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1hr 39mins
Ranked #18
187: 1973
187: 1973
My (returning) guest is Andrew Grant Jackson, author of the newly-published 1973: Rock at the Crossroads. He makes the c... Read more
29 Jan 2020
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1hr 44mins
Ranked #19
28: Early 1970
28: Early 1970
Richard and Robert discuss the events leading up to Paul’s April 1970 bombshell, reported as the Beatles’ breaking up. ... Read more
22 Oct 2015
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1hr 4mins
Ranked #20
100: Something About The Beatles’ Humour
100: Something About The Beatles’ Humour
Comedy was an aspect of The Beatles’ personas that came through loud and clear from day one. In this milestone episode, ... Read more
14 Apr 2017
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1hr 33mins
