Podcasts by I’ve Got a Beatles Podcast!

Episode 223: 2023 Beatles Year In Review and Holiday Gift Episode! from 2023-12-03T15:01:58

We're back with an IGABP tradition, our year in review and holiday gift episode! You'll hear us discuss all the releases from the Beatles (group and solo), including recordings, films, books, an...

Episode 222: The Beatles 1962–66 and 1967–70 Reviews! (2023 Remixes) from 2023-11-20T16:55:08

Here is our review and discussion of the new 2023 "Red" and "Blue" compliation albums featuring remixes by Giles Martin. We tackle many issues in this podcast: fan and critical reaction (includi...

Episode 221: Our review and discussion of ”Now and Then” (and the upcoming ”Red” and ”Blue” album releases) from 2023-11-05T19:38:55

This past week the Beatles released a short making-of documentary, song, and video of their completed version of John Lennon's song "Now and Then." Dave and Chris discuss the genesis of the song...

Episode 220: Review of Ringo Starr’s ”Rewind Forward” EP! from 2023-10-27T09:24:53

We know you love our Ringo reviews, and so here's our review of Ringo's new EP Rewind Forward! You might be surprised at our take on this EP compared to our previous reviews, so take a listen! <...

Episode 219: Review of ”Meet The Beatles” and ”With The Beatles!” from 2023-10-06T19:30:08

You get two album reviews for the price of one in this episode! We examine the Beatles' second UK album With The Beatles, and compare it to their first US Capitol album, Meet The Beatles. Which ...

Episode 218: Put Them In The Movies -- ”The Beatles and India” from 2023-09-16T18:33:15

In this episode, Dave and Chris discuss the 2021 film The Beatles and India. This is a documentary that's just about what it says -- how the Beatles' connections to India began, developed, and e...

Episode 217: Interview with Jude Southerland Kessler and Scott McKinley (”She Loves You” Audiobook!) from 2023-08-21T14:57:32

In this episode Dave welcomes back a favorite guest, noted John Lennon expert Jude Southerland Kessler, as well as a new guest, Scott R. McKinley to talk about the new audiobook version of Jude'...

Episode 216: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 28: John Lennon, ”Watching The Wheels” from 2023-08-08T16:47:24

We're back after a summer hiatus! We begin the episode with a recap of all the latest Beatles/McCartney news and weigh in with our opinions, and then move on to our analysis of John Lennon's 198...

Episode 215: Ranking The Beatles/Solo Instrumental Tracks! from 2023-06-16T14:15:42

When was the last time you thought about the 40+ Beatles/Solo instrumental tunes? We went deep into the catalog and ranked our top 10 best instrumentals, which includes some obvious choices, but...

Episode 214: Put Them In the Movies -- ”The Rutles!” from 2023-05-29T11:09:07

In this episode, after many years of listener requests, we finally discuss The Rutles: All You Need Is Cash, the famous 1978 Beatles spoof film that combines elements of Monty Python and Saturda...

Episode 213: Making a Beatles 1973 ”Reunion” album! from 2023-05-13T09:47:13

What would've happened if the Beatles reunited to make an album in 1973 based on the four albums recorded that year? We draw from Mind Games, Band on the Run, Living in the Material World, and R...

Episode 212: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 27: Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney, ”The Girl is Mine” from 2023-04-24T05:00

In an I've Got A Beatles Podcast first, we examine a song that wasn't written by a Beatle nor appeared on a Beatles or solo album -- but it features Paul McCartney prominently! In this episode, ...

Episode 211: Ranking the Beatles Album Cover Art! from 2023-03-26T13:34:22

In this episode we rank the 13 "canonic" Beatles albums on the basis of their cover artwork. Which ones do we think are the most interesting conceptually? How about the most creative? Do the cov...

Episode 210: 25 Years of Ringo’s ”Vertical Man!” from 2023-03-09T15:55:19

It's time for another one of our patented Ringo album reviews! This time it's his 1998 album Vertical Man, the first album he worked on with Mark Hudson. As is typical for Ringo albums, there ar...

Episode 209: ”Put Them In The Movies”and ”Classic Beatles Gig”: The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus from 2023-02-19T19:57:53

In this episode, Dave and Chris kill two birds with one stone in this twofer episode combining a Beatle appearance in a film that happens to be a famous gig! What was the Rock and Roll Circus, h...

Episode 208: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 26 - ”Please Please Me” from 2023-01-25T19:24:58

Happy 2023! We're back with our first episode of the new year, returning to the lab to analyze the Beatles' first #1 hit and title song of their first album, "Please Please Me." As usual, we'll ...

Episode 207: Review of Paul McCartney’s 7” Singles Box Set! (Music only) from 2022-12-26T05:00

For our last episode of 2022, we discuss Paul McCartney's mammoth box set released at the end of this year. We have some fun with our review by choosing our favorite singles, best B-sides, best ...

Episode 206: 2022 Beatles Holiday Gift Episode! from 2022-12-09T21:19:37

It's here! Our 2022 Beatles holiday gift episode -- get your favorite Beatlefan recordings, apparel, knickknacks, books, and much more. We also share our non-Beatles recommendations for reissues...

Episode 205: George Harrison’s ”Gone Troppo” at 40! from 2022-11-28T05:00

We've finally gotten around to reviewing George Harrison's 1982 album Gone Troppo after having laughs at its expense for years. Why is the album so unknown? Should it be? Was George at a career ...

Episode 204: Review of *Revolver* (Super Deluxe Version!) from 2022-11-09T20:21:48

Here is our long-awaited review and discussion about the newly-released super deluxe Revolver box set! We talk about each track on the Revolver album and what is included in the set. Is it a mus...

Episode 203: Put Them In The Movies, ”How I Won The War” from 2022-10-19T19:32:41

Many people know about Richard Lester's 1967 movie How I Won The War that starred Michael Crawford (the future "Phantom of the Opera") and John Lennon, but most haven't ...

Episode 202: Ringo’s ”EP3,” Julian Lennon’s ”Jude,” and a bunch of Beatlenews! from 2022-09-23T09:15:40

In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's new EP3 and Julian Lennon's new album Jude. We know you enjoy our Ringo reviews, so here it is!

We also cover the upcoming Revolver reissue option...

Episode 201: Classic Beatles Gig, Paul McCartney, December 4, 1989 from 2022-09-02T17:17:58

In this episode, we discuss Paul McCartney's December 4, 1989 concert at the Rosemont Horizon near Chicago, IL. This was the first time Dave saw Paul McCartney live, so he shares memories of the...

Episode 200: Listener Q&A, Dave’s Trip to Liverpool, and Upcoming Beatles Releases from 2022-08-12T08:38:11

We've hit 200! In this episode, we answer listener Q&A, Dave talks about his trip to Liverpool in June, and we talk about our various frustrations and expectations about upcoming Beatles release...

Episode 199: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 25- ”Any Road” by George Harrison...plus an Epic Rant! from 2022-06-22T05:00

In this episode, we go back into the lab and dissect George Harrison's song, "Any Road" from his posthumous 2002 album Brainwashed. How does the song stack up in George's catalog, what's interes...

Episode 198: An Updated Beatles Wish List! from 2022-06-13T12:10:33

In Episode 118 from 2018, we gave our wish list for Beatles/solo Beatles releases we hoped for most. Some of them did happen (e.g., John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band box set) but many others didn't. ...

Episode 197: The 1975 John Lennon Compilation ”Shaved Fish” from 2022-05-26T18:57:08

In Episode 90 ("Compilation Compilation") we discussed all the different compilations for each Beatle, including all the John Lennon collections up until 2016 (we didn't have Gimme Some Truth ye...

Episode 196: A Hypothetical 1967 Beatles Set List! from 2022-05-04T18:38:24

In this episode, Dave and Chris challenged themselves to come up with a hypothetical early 1967 setlist of songs from albums (or unreleased tunes) that the Beatles never performed live on their ...

Episode 195: Review of ”Wings At The Speed of Sound!” from 2022-04-12T19:47:35

We go back to 1976 for a review of Wings At The Speed of Sound, the album that propelled Wings's 1976 tour across America. This was intended to be a democratic effort where each member of the gr...

Episode 194: Beatles Friends, Vol. 3 - Jeff Lynne! from 2022-03-10T21:14:34

In this episode, we discuss our favorite friend-of-the-show Jeff Lynne! We trace his background, his heyday with ELO, and all of his work with the solo Beatles (and Thre...

Episode 193: Songs Under the Microscope, Vols. 23-24, ”If You’ve Got Trouble” and ”That Means A Lot” from 2022-02-15T21:05:28

Join us as we discuss two Beatles "rejects" from 1965, "If You've Got Trouble" and "That Means A Lot." Should the Beatles have rejected them? Are there any redeeming values to these songs? And w...

Episode 192: Classic Beatles Gigs, George Harrison, ”Live In Japan” from 2022-01-26T20:51:03

We start off 2022 with a lively discussion and review of George Harrison's 1991 tour of Japan and subsequent album with Eric Clapton's band. Why did he only tour for a couple of weeks? Why Japan...

Episode 191: Review of Peter Jackson‘s ”Get Back!” from 2021-12-21T19:33:13

We have finally put together our full review of Peter Jackson's mammoth series Get Back! We could have talked about this for much longer, but we'll be sure to come back to it again in coming day...

Episode 190: Our 2021 Beatles Holiday Gift Episode! from 2021-12-01T05:00

Check out all our gift recommendations for your favorite Beatlefans in this episode. We discuss books, recordings, some unusual items, and much more. How about an Extra Texture t-shirt? 

Episode 189: Ranking the Original Beatles Covers! from 2021-11-18T20:04:22

In this episode, Dave and Chris rank the 26 original Beatles covers. That is, the original versions of the songs that the Beatles covered. You'll hear a lot of discussions of Larry Williams, Lit...

Episode 188: ”Let It Be” Super Deluxe Box Set Review! from 2021-11-05T20:18:42

Here's our review of the new Let It Be super deluxe box set in all its glory! We discuss the remix, the outtakes/jams/alternates, speculate on the Get Back movie and possible soundtrack, and muc...

Episode 187: Review of Ringo‘s ”Change The World” EP from 2021-10-11T19:14:03

Here's our review of Ringo Starr's new EP, Change the World. We discuss the four songs, hits and misses, the EP format, future ideas for Ringo, and much more. We finish by discussing the upcomin...

Episode 186: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 22 - ”And Your Bird Can Sing” from 2021-09-20T05:00

We're back in the lab with another song under the microscope -- this time, it's "And Your Bird Can Sing" from Revolver. We talk about both versions (on Revolver and on Anthology, Vol. 2), the ly...

Episode 185: ”The Baroque Beatles Book” - interview with Musicologist Alison DeSimone from 2021-09-04T05:01

Let's go back to 1965 and the release of The Baroque Beatles Book, "arrangements" by composer/musicologist/performer Joshua Rifkin, casting music by the Beatles in the styles of J.S. Bach and G....

Episode 184: "All Things Must Pass" 50th Anniversary Review from 2021-08-23T05:00

Here is our long-awaited review of the George Harrison 50th Anniversary All Things Must Pass box set! We discuss the packaging/versions, the remix of the main album, the demos, and the session o...

Episode 183: More American Beatles! -- "The Beatles' Second Album" from 2021-08-08T07:28:51

In this episode, we look at an another American Beatles release: The Beatles' Second Album, released in April 1964. We talk about the album running order, sound, tracks, history, and give it an ...

Episode 182: Review of "McCartney 3,2,1" from 2021-07-24T19:53:21

Dave and Chris discuss and review the Hulu series, "McCartney 3,2,1" with Paul and Rick Rubin. We walk through each episode, talk about the strengths and weaknesses, and give our recommendation ...

Episode 181: The Concert For Bangladesh ("Put Them In the Movies," and "Classic Beatles Gigs") from 2021-07-06T08:53:23

In this episode, we talk about George Harrison's 1971 "The Concert for Bangladesh," one of the greatest rock concerts in history. We'll discuss the concert, the performances, the aftermath, and ...

June Beatles News Special Episode! from 2021-06-23T18:38:47

With the flood of news about upcoming Beatles/Harrison/McCartney releases, we take a look at the Get Back movie info, the All Things Must Pass upcoming sets, and the McCartney/Rick Rubin documen...

Episode 180: A Review of Wings, "Wild Life" from 2021-06-10T05:00

Paul McCartney and Wings's first album Wild Life, released 50 years ago in 1971, was panned on its release for being rushed, for its subpar song quality, and the playing. How does it hold up 50 ...

Episode 179: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 21 - "A World Without Love" by Peter and Gordon (written by Paul McCartney) from 2021-05-30T05:00

Let's go into the lab for a Beatles cover, this time the 1964 #1 hit "A World Without Love" by Peter and Gordon. Paul McCartney gave this song to Peter Asher, the brother of his girlfriend at th...

Episode 178: "John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band," The Ultimate Collection Review! from 2021-05-14T20:34:05

In this episode, we present our review and analysis of the 6 CD/2 Blu-Ray John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection box set! The set is enormous and comprehensive, with enough listening a...

Episode 177: Beatle Friends, Vol. 2 - Hamish Stuart from 2021-04-19T18:44:48

We return to a series we started (and then forgot about!) last year called Beatle Friends, where we look at people who played a part in group or solo music. In this episode, we look at Hamish St...

Episode 176: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Zoom In" from 2021-04-02T05:00

In this episode, we analyze Ringo Starr's new five-song EP, Zoom In. Was it a good idea for Ringo to release the first of two EPs, or should he have just released an album? What about the many p...

Episode 175: Audience Questions! from 2021-03-25T15:31:43

To celebrate our 175th episode, we take audience questions from our listeners. You gave us some challenging questions, so we do our best to answer them! Thanks again for your support and for lis...

Episode 174: Put Them in the Movies, Vol. 6: "The Hours and Times" (Film Review) from 2021-03-04T05:00

Join us for a discussion of the 1991 film The Hours and Times, starring Ian Hart as John Lennon and David Angus as Brian Epstein. The movie looks at a much-discussed (and debated) trip John and ...

Episode 173: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 20: "Hello, Goodbye" from 2021-02-19T05:00

Time to go back into the lab for an in-depth discussion of the Beatles' 1967 song (and A-side single) "Hello, Goodbye." We cover the music (with some music theory talk), the lyrics, cover versio...

Episode 172: Interview with William Echard, author of "Psychedelic Popular Music: A History through Musical Topic Theory" from 2021-02-04T08:12:28

"Turn off your mind, relax, and float downstream" as Dave interviews author and professor William Echard (Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada) about his book on psychedelic popular music. Dave a...

Episode 171: Hot Starts! Our Favorite Beatles Intros from 2021-01-19T12:11:23

Happy 2021! 

We're starting the year off with a fun episode about our favorite introductions to Beatles (not solo) songs. Some of the classics are here, but we also bring in a few other ...

Episode 170: Review of "McCartney III!" from 2020-12-29T09:45:52

For our last episode of 2020, we present our review of Paul McCartney's latest album made in "rockdown," McCartney III. We talk about the packaging, marketing, and of course, the music within th...

Episode 169: Ranking Ringo's "Beatles" Songs! from 2020-12-10T08:00

In this episode, we rank the 11 (+1) songs that Ringo sang lead on or wrote as a Beatle, featuring discussions about such songs as "Don't Pass Me By," "Yellow Submarine," and "Matchbox." We also...

Episode 168: Annual Holiday Gift Episode! from 2020-11-28T12:21:43

It's time for our annual holiday episode, where we go through our top picks for the Beatlefans in your life. We discuss the big years for Paul McCartney (especially the numerous variants of McCa...

Episode 167: Review of George Harrison's "All Things Must Pass," Part II! from 2020-11-16T05:00

At long last, we complete our review of George Harrison's epic 1970 album, All Things Must Pass. We dig into parts two and three (including the "Apple Jam"), discussing such topics as Phil Spect...

Episode 166: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 19: The Beatles, "If I Fell" from 2020-10-29T05:00

We're back with another deep dive into 1964's "If I Fell," one of the great early Beatles ballads from the movie A Hard Day's Night. We talk about the lyrics, music, and of course, Chris shares ...

Episode 165: The "Hey Jude" album, aka The Beatles Again from 2020-10-19T05:00

By popular demand, we review the 1970 Beatles compilation album, Hey Jude (The Beatles Again), which was a huge hit particularly in the US. This album features songs not available on standard US...

Bonus Episode -- Catching up with Beatles News in early October 2020! from 2020-10-11T19:21:06

In this bonus news episode, we cover some of the events related to John Lennon's 80th birthday, upcoming releases (both verified and rumored), and end by celebrating the newest OBE, who is one o...

Episode 164: Dave and Chris Rank their top 12 Solo Beatles Albums! from 2020-09-23T19:19:46

In this episode, we take on an impossible task trying to rank our top 12 best solo Beatles albums. We talk about how many great albums we had to leave off, we disagree about some of each other's...

Episode 163: Review of Paul McCartney's "Flaming Pie" (McCartney Archive Collection) from 2020-08-22T15:10:08

In this episode, we explore the new box set of Paul McCartney's Flaming Pie, complete with the remastered album, alternate takes, demos, home recordings, unreleased songs, and of course, some Oo...

Episode 162: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 18: George Harrison's "When We Was Fab" from 2020-08-03T14:27:46

Time to go back into the lab to dissect George Harrison's 1987 single, "When We Was Fab" from the Cloud Nine album. This song looks back at the Beatles in a variety of interesting ways, and leav...

Episode 161: Our "Best of the Beatles Anthology" sets! from 2020-07-26T13:10:55

How do you condense 6 CDs of the Beatles Anthology material into one? We take that challenge by creating our "best of" Anthology, making our own 80-minute CDs from the famed 1995-96 sets of outt...

Episode 160: The Beatles Go Vegas: A Look at the Music of "Love" (Cirque du Soleil) from 2020-07-03T14:51:40

With Cirque du Soleil in the news recently for reasons brought on due to the pandemic, (impending bankruptcy), in this episode we decided to discuss the soundtrack to their 2006 production Love, wh...

Episode 159: Put Them In the Movies, Vol. 5: Paul McCartney's "Give My Regards to Broad Street" from 2020-06-17T07:00

We've been waiting for this one! Check out our episode about McCartney's 1984 flop movie, Give My Regards to Broad Street. Does the movie have a plot? How is the music? What's with the costumes and...

Episode 158: The "Butcher Cover" and "Yesterday and Today!" from 2020-06-05T12:51:30

After getting lots of requests for us to discuss the American albums, here we are with an episode about 1966's Yesterday and Today! The album is most famous for its "Butcher Cover" showing the Beat...

Episode 157: Classic Beatles Gigs, Vol. 4: The Beatles in Australia and New Zealand, June 1964! from 2020-05-22T17:25:27

In this episode, we discuss the Beatles' trip to Australia and New Zealand in 1964, covering such things as: Jimmy Nicol, rainy weather standing in clothes from Hong Kong, press conferences, and th...

Episode 156: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol 17: Ringo's "It Don't Come Easy/Early 1970" from 2020-05-11T10:17:09

In this episode, we go back into the lab to discuss both sides of Ringo's 1971 single: "It Don't Come Easy" and "Early 1970." The A-side became one of Ringo's biggest hits and most identifiable son...