Untitled Beatles Podcast
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Let It Be (1970) 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition Part 1
November 06, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 99.6 MBIt may have arrived (without traveling/and to prove it, it’s here) a year late, but the Let It Be 50th anniversary box set is finally in our hands. To date, we have 4 LPs! Multiple CDs! BluRay audio! One random EP! And a book! And another book! There’s so much to digest in this universally excellent deluxe set and Get Back book, that this is officially a THREE PART EPISODE. Buckle up, Untitled Beatle People... And, sure, you can say Part 1 of this deep dish is attractively built, even if you...
The Beatles and Sampling Part 2
October 30, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MBThe Samples are among Vermont’s finest exports, along with “Newhart”. We don’t get into either in Part 2 of The Beatles & Sampling, but we do explore how DJ’s and better-than-tribute-bands took the work of The Beatles and other artists to weird and sometimes unexpectedly great places. Along the way, DJ’s “Mama” Cas and “This Yam Is Your” Yam yif yif yif about a lot more, like: 🍌 Is joining The Banana Convention worth the risk of smoking, even if the stakes are a dance at Stephen Decatur hi...
The Beatles and Sampling Part 1
October 23, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 98.9 MBThis week, the Untitled Beatles Podcast introduces new hosts, Casio and Yamaha, who kick off a two-parter all about The Beatles and sampling. From “Yellow Submarine” to, arguably, the greatest Beatles single, “Movie Medley”, Cas & Yam go over some of their favorite samples used by the Fabs and, later, disco-lovin’ producers who were not at all on loads of cocaine. Along the way, the Gab Two get down to the nitty gritty Beatles hot topics the old hosts were, frankly, too cowardly to address,...
A Collection of Beatles Newsies
October 16, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 94.8 MBExtra! Texture! Is not featured in this episode. This one’s chock-full of #BreakingBeatlesNews, of which there’s been a lot these last few weeks. Tony & T.J. delve into Ringo’s new E.P., Macca’s eye-opening interview in The New Yorker, the first released tracks from the "Let It Be" remix, and much more. Along the way, they ponder/pander: Did Ringo have a Babyfaced "Premonition" while watching a John Travolta flick in ‘96 that would Change The World? Did Tony’s steadfast allegiance ...
Favourite Solo Lennon Songs (DELUXE REISSUE!)
October 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBIn honour of John Lennon's 81st birthday (8+1=9...⛎👽), we're celebrating our favourite solo songs from Dr. Winston O'Boogie, with an extra-enhanced reissue of our eleventh episode (11 minus 1 minus 1 = 9...👽♋️), augmented with all the bells, whistles, and buzzers you've come to expect from The Beatles Podcast with No Name. In this 2.0... 🔧 Could building supervisor Dwayne Schneider have saved John's "One Day at a Time" from becoming pop pap? 🧪 T.J. entertains a conspiracy about proto-punk ...
Hey Jude (1970) - U.S. Capitol LP
October 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBBefore the red and blue albums, there was “Hey Jude”—a massively popular compilation album that included many stone cold Fabs classics, none of which had previously appeared in glorious Full Dimensional Stereo™ on a Capitol LP. In the early CD era, this million-selling title—like most all of the Capitol albums—was banished to obscurity, finally resurfacing in 2014. Tony & T.J. break down this LP (and 8-track) that meant so much to fellow Beatlenerds like us for the two decades following the...
Imagine (1971) 50th Anniversary Part 2
September 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 93.9 MBImagine the "Imagine" album has more songs than just "Imagine"... The landmark record just celebrated its 50th anniversary, and in this week's deep dish Part 2, Tony & T.J. examine eight more excellent Lennon songs, plus another that remains controversial for those of us who don't think the only thing Paul ever did was "Yesterday". Along the way, the Flux Diddlers™ manage to find the time to address topics they won't dare touch on Sirius/XM's (uniformly excellent) The Beatles Channel, inclu...
Imagine (1971) 50th Anniversary Part 1
September 18, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 78.1 MBMost casual John Lennon fans pick “Sometime In NYC” as their favorite solo album (hashtag Attica State). But for us die-hards, "Imagine" ranks as either #1 or #2. This week, Tony & T.J. consider this seminal record on its 50th anniversary, looking at the album’s history and the immense staying power of its title track. (You “It’s So Hard” fans will have to wait until Part 2, next week!) Along the way, the Fab Two™, with Producer Casey’s expertise, also examine these hard-hitting Lennon top...
Deluxe Reissue: Star Club Tapes
September 11, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 79.8 MBIt's the super deluxe reissue of our Star Club Tapes episode, remixed and remastered using the latest in "Mach Schau" technology. These excerpts of "The Little Beatles" in Germany will make you so hungry for live music, you could eat a Christmas horse! [Originally issued September 12, 2020] Pills, Punk, and Knuckle-Dusters! This week T.J. and Tony zip, zap and zop thru the long out-of-print collection of lo-fi recordings of the Fab Four in Hamburg. Also, T.J. tries out both his sexy voice...
All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary Edition Part 2
September 04, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBLike the Dark Horse, we too love dig! And this week T.J. & Tony love digging thru the demos and “party record” from the 8-LP All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary Box Set, prompting Frankie Crisp-like musings such as: What would be the tube fare to get to Badfinger’s old neighborhood? Does Pete Rose’s pudding basin haircut deserve to be in the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame? How come the Untitled Beatles Podcast didn’t receive a Friar Park Gnome Civil War Chess Set? Plus T.J. scores pajama po...
All Things Must Pass 50th Anniversary Edition Part 1
August 28, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBGeorge Harrison’s absolute masterpiece (no, not “Gone Troppo”) has been remixed at last, in a deluxe boxed set, and myriad configurations. (Why save for retirement when you can own the #DeluxeGnomeEdition for only $1K?) Regardless of how you listen, it’s clear that the new 50th anniversary edition of “All Things Must Pass” sparkles and shines like never before. To our ears, it’s the definitive way to hear this essential record. In Part One of our Deep Dish on this long-awaited reissue, Ton...
The Songs They Gave Away Part 2
August 21, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBIn this thrilling conclusion, T.J. and Tony get Lost in Space (and Portugal) while rummaging thru the songs John, Paul and George gave to other artists—P.J. Proby, Mary Hopkin, Badfinger, Jackie Lomax and more. The embarrassment of riches is sure to send you into a lap slappin’ frenzy. As usual, the fellas pose hard-hitting questions such as: Which performance trick did Paul McCartney nick from Barry Manilow? Who is the most famous member of Hollywood Vampires? Do they have the rodeo in ...
The Songs They Gave Away Part 1
August 14, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 81 MBNot every Lennon and McCartney tune made its way onto a Beatles record, but that didn’t mean they had to hide away gathering dust, only to be released on some future 20-disc rarities box set. The greatest songwriting duo in history also kicked some of their work over to other artists making their names in the 60s—Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, Cilla Black, the Fourmost, some scrappy Londoners calling themselves the Rolling Stones, etc.—and this week T.J. and Tony share some of their four-f...
Ringo Starr's "Old Wave" (1983)
August 07, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 98.4 MBCommonly regarded (by no one) as one of the greatest post-Beatles solo projects of all time, this week T.J. and Tony finally dish deep upon Ringo Starr’s 1983 masterpiece, “Old Wave.” True to its title, Ringo and Joe Walsh teamed up to make a mid-70s record that was so hot, it wasn’t even originally released in the U.S. Thankfully, in 2021, this rarity can be easily found on the internet to stream. Which is great news for fans, not so great news for T.J.’s side hustle selling bootleg burned...
McCartney 3,2,1 (2021) Part 3
July 31, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 87.4 MBWhat type of Macca apprecionado are you…a “Live and Let Die”-harder, a casual “Maybe I’m Amazed” fair-weather type, or an ironically distanced, “Check My Machine” troll? In this, the final installment of our “McCartney 3,2,1” deep dish, T.J. and Tony discuss episodes 4, 5, and 6 of Rick Rubin’s “Hulu and chill” with Sir Paul, covering both his modern standards and less-celebrated obscurities. Chock-full of Beatle conspiracies and high noon standoffs, this episode will have you wondering: ...
McCartney 3,2,1 (2021) Part 2
July 27, 2021 11:53 - 53 minutes - 74 MBThe 3,2,1 saga continues... In this episode T.J. and Tony go over the recent Hulu 6-part docuseries "McCartney 3,2,1" with a fine-toothed comb, in which "Shoeless" Rick Rubin explores Sir Paul's 20th century catalogue with the precision of a pedicure cuticle nipper. #wikifeet/RickRubin In this bonus mid-week splash, we'll deep dish on Episodes 2 and 3, with enough nostalgia to feed your inner-Curt Claudio, plus: • T.J. plays his favorite chillwave song • Tony becomes the new Al Sharpton •...
McCartney 3,2,1 (2021) Part 1
July 24, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 91.2 MBLike most Macca productions, this one hasn’t gotten a lot of publicity, but didja hear that all six episodes of "McCartney 3,2,1" recently dropped on Hulu? Legendary music producer/everyone’s favorite uninvited Tittenhurst house guest, Rick Rubin, interviews Sir Paul on some of the most important - and, sometimes, completely random- tracks he ever recorded in his unmatched career. So check your (podcast) machine and get ready for a look at the background of this incredibly satisfying love-fe...
The Compleat Beatles (1982)
July 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 122 MBBefore The Beatles Anthology a generation of Beatles fans fell in love with 1982’s The Compleat Beatles. From Malcom McDowell’s dramatic narration, to Gerry Marsden’s take on “Living Doll,” from the ominous droning soundtrack accompanying the nightmare of their last tour to early 80’s Billy Preston demonstrating his “Get Back” solo, the sights and sounds of this movie are indelible. Still, by the end of the VHS era, Apple/Sir Paul seemingly wiped this film from history; to date, it’s never ...
Deep Dish: Let It Be...Naked (2003)
July 10, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBTake it off! Wait, leave some on! In anticipation of the continuing delay of Peter Jackson's Get Back film, T.J. and Tony react to the recent Vanity Fair teaser about said project, then delve into the first revisionist history attempt of The Beatles swan song, 2003's Let It Be... Naked. They dissect the merits and flaws of these stripped down "newer phase" mixes, and reveal which bits they prefer clothed. Meanwhile, Tony impresses T.J. with his Star Wars knowledge, T.J. impresses non-listen...
Deluxe Reissue: Favourite Beatles Outtakes
July 03, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MBHey happy Fourth! We're hard at work on our next new episode, but hope you'll enjoy your holiday barbecues with a side of our Favourite Beatles Outtakes, now available in this limited edition, super deluxe reissue. And now with 75% more music and vintage Moo and Oink commercials! ------ [Originally issued June 6, 2020] T.J. and Tony rate their 5 favorite Beatles outtakes, delving into bygone concepts like record shows and homemade 8-track mixtapes as well as byhere concepts like Beatle co...
Favourite Beatles Outtakes (Deluxe Reissue)
July 03, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 96 MBHey happy Fourth! We're hard at work on our next new episode, but hope you'll enjoy your holiday barbecues with a side of our Favourite Beatles Outtakes, now available in this limited edition, super deluxe reissue. And now with 75% more music and vintage Moo and Oink commercials! ------ [Originally issued June 6, 2020] T.J. and Tony rate their 5 favorite Beatles outtakes, delving into bygone concepts like record shows and homemade 8-track mixtapes as well as byhere concepts like Beatle co...
Deep Dish: RAM (1971) 50th Anniversary Part 2
June 26, 2021 11:00 - 56 minutes - 93.2 MBOur RAM 50th Anniversary Deep Dish Part 2 is finally here! Whether remastered, half speed mastered, mono mastered, or mastered-mastered, RAM is top-flight Macca and and a near-perfect listen. Tony and T.J. pick-up with Paul’s first U.S. #1 single (no, not “Back in Brazil”) and take us through the Archive Collection bonus tracks. They also find time to address: Tony’s love of the lovely, long haired lady, Linda McCartney Why nothing inspires confidence quite like 1980’s deodorant commercials...
Black Music and The Beatles
June 19, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 85.6 MBHey it's Juneteenth! In honor of the holiday, let's take a minute to reflect on the Black artists who inspired, wrote, or originally recorded SO MUCH of the Beatles' music we know and love. T.J and Tony pick some of their favorite songs that the Beatles covered, including some of the lesser-known originals. There's a ton of great music throughout the show. We loved getting to dig into some groundbreaking R&B artists we already knew a little bit about—and some we're just getting to know for ...
Deep Dish: RAM (1971) 50th Anniversary Part 1
June 12, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 83.6 MB1970-71 was a prolific period for Beatles solo releases, and so last month we were blessed with yet another 50th anniversary edition of an iconic album: Paul and Linda McCartney's RAM. Tony and T.J. use the occasion to deep dish their favorite solo Paul work. And while they're at it: T.J. and Tony reminisce about their old radio days and the technological marvel of audio cartridges Tony does his best Magic Alex impression, explaining the technological marvel of half-speed mastering. And t...
Deep Dish: Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection Part 2
June 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBSO. MUCH. LENNON. It took us a couple episodes to tear through this groundbreaking collection of remixes, outtakes, and demos,.Tony and T.J. share their favorite tracks and moments from the Plastic Ono Band 51st Itanniversary Ultimate Collection discs 3 through 6—and there are many among the 4 1/2 hours and 75 tracks on the 4 discs. Along the way: T.J. checks off the holy Untitled Beatles Podcast trinity with classic sitcom references, classic musical references, and classic Pete Best shade...
Deep Dish: Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection Part2
June 05, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBSO. MUCH. LENNON. It took us a couple episodes to tear through this groundbreaking collection of remixes, outtakes, and demos,.Tony and T.J. share their favorite tracks and moments from the Plastic Ono Band 51st Itanniversary Ultimate Collection discs 3 through 6—and there are many among the 4 1/2 hours and 75 tracks on the 4 discs. Along the way: T.J. checks off the holy Untitled Beatles Podcast trinity with classic sitcom references, classic musical references, and classic Pete Best shade...
Deep Dish: Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Collection Part 1
May 29, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBThis week, the guys finally get to dig into the COVID-delayed 51st anniversary edition of what is arguably the greatest post-Beatles Fab Four solo album: John Lennon's Plastic Ono Band (1970). The Ultimate Collection contains far more than can be covered in a single podcast, so in Part 1, T.J. and Tony tackle the first two discs of the sprawling boxed set, including the Ultimate Mix collection of the original album tracks, as well as the Ultimate Mix outtakes. The long-awaited compilation ...
Deep Dish: U.S. Rubber Soul (1965) Part 2
May 22, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 76.4 MBThe British Rubber Soul is for the birds! OK, that might be a little aggressive. The album's a masterpiece, but T.J. and Tony make a pretty compelling argument that nobody really misses "What Goes On," and that Dave Dexter's U.S. version for Capitol Records is just a superior collection. It's so fine. It's sunshine. It's PART TWO of our U.S. Rubber Soul deep dish. And along the way, we ponder: Where does journalist Maureen Cleave fit into the lineup: Is she the fifth Beatle... or THE THI...
Deep Dish: U.S. Rubber Soul (1965) Part 1
May 15, 2021 11:00 - 48 minutes - 78.3 MBHey hey! It's our birthday, and we're gonna have a good time. And amazingly, T.J. managed to do an entire year's worth of podcasts before finally cutting loose on his all-time favorite version of his all-time favorite album: the Capitol Records U.S. edition of Rubber Soul. Dave Dexter helps the Fab Four find their inner folksters, and, not to spoil the podcast or anything: TONY AND T.J. ENTHUSIASTICALLY APPROVE. In Part 1 of their deep dish, the guys remember how they first discovered Rubbe...
Live in Melbourne (1964)
May 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 93 MBThis week T.J. and Tony follow the Fab Four "under the equator" (as they say) for their ripping June 1964 concert in Melbourne, Australia. It's the rare show that captures the Beatles in peak performance shape, and in high quality audio and video. The guys go through track-by-track, and also find time to cover: Their favorite early 2000s post-grunge band Their least favorite 80s NBC TV theme The breakfast menu at the Taco Bell in Plymouth, Wisconsin and more! So pack your bags; we're he...
Magical Mystery Tour (1967) Part 2
May 01, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 77.9 MBDust off your mellotrons! It's the long-awaited, thrilling conclusion of last week's deep dish into MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR. Picking up where they left off—on Side 2 of the Capitol US LP—Tony and T.J. tease apart some of the Fab Four's most iconic songs, including... Strawberry Fields Baby You're a Rich Man (the Fat Boys version) All You Need is Love (the Beat Bugs version) Shirley's Wild Accordion ...and so much more! So pack your bags, buckle up, and let us take you down through some of ...
Magical Mystery Tour (1967) Part 1
April 24, 2021 11:00 - 59 minutes - 97.1 MBROLL UP! T.J. and Tony have been waiting over 50 episodes to take you away on a journey into the psychedelic 1967 Beatles classic "Magical Mystery Tour." The album, not the movie. Well, the U.K. EP and side 2 of the U.S. LP. Because that's how we roll up. Along the way, you just might learn: Which does Tony love more: the bass harmonica, or Queen Latifah? Which does T.J. love more: Blue Jay Way or the 1993 World Series champion Toronto Blue Jays? Did the Eggman actually go on to front th...
Give My Regards to Broad Street (Film Review)
April 17, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBAt long last, T.J. and Tony review Sir Paul's magnum opus: Give My Regards to Broad Street. Starring and written by Paul McCartney, the 1984 movie was panned by critics and audiences alike, but brought us some of Paul's best music of the decade ("No More Lonely Nights"), and some of his worst remakes of his best music from decades past (lookin' at you, "Long and Winding Road"). This long and rambling podcast leads to all the usual goofs and giggles, and—as far as we're able to ascertain—wha...
Favourite Beatles Extras
April 10, 2021 10:54 - 59 minutes - 94.7 MBSure, we've all heard the Abbey Road medley a million times, but when's the last time you checked out Mean Mr. Mustard Take 20 or Polythene Pam Take 27? This week, the guys dig through their crates of reissues, bonus tracks, and bootlegs to unearth their favorite Fab Four extras. Tune in to find out: Can TJ possibly find a way to tie this one to a Broadway musical and/or a 1970s sitcom? Which Lennon rarity did Tony cover from his living room/recording studio in 2014? Does Coach Ditka lis...
BONUS: "Look at Me" Ultimate Mix, Joe Strummer on Dark Horse
April 08, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 31.6 MBIt's another BONUS EDITION to cover some breaking news from the Beatlesverse. Tony and TJ tackle the first album release in a decade from George Harrison's Dark Horse Records—Joe Strummer's posthumous Assembly—and another sneak peek Plastic Ono Band Ultimate Mix of one of John's sweetest tunes, "Look at Me." But really, the guys are just using these new releases as an excuse to talk about musical theater, John Lennon's love of cats (and Cats), TJ's love of Tucker, Tony's blasphemous lack of...
The Beatles Live at Budokan (1966)
April 03, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 95.7 MBMissing live music as much as we are? This week we offer you an hour-long escape to 1966 Japan, where the Fab Four played their iconic concerts at Budokan. Maybe not their most polished performances, but definitely memorable, and definitely a portrait of the Beatles in a critical moment of transition, fresh off their Revolver recording sessions. We've got lots of music in store for you, along with: All of TJ's favorite 1980s deodorant and bratwurst commercials A bit of Tony's junior high ...
BONUS: Klaatu's 3:47 EST (1976)
April 01, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 48.1 MBIn the heat of the mid-70s desperate anticipation of a Beatles reunion, the mysterious Canadian band Klaatu released an out-of-this-world album that listeners couldn't help but speculate had been secretly recorded by... some other fabulous foursome. Tony and TJ pick apart the enduring enigma surrounding 3:47 EST. And, in the process: Tony spins one of his favorite Carpenters tracks TJ finds a way to tie it all back to 80s TV and musical theater And we all get to finally dispel some of the...
Ringo's "Zoom In" EP (2021)
March 27, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 70.9 MBIt's rare that TJ and Tony get the chance to deep-dish about NEW RELEASES from the Fab Four, but last week, Ringo Starr dropped his new "Zoom In" EP. Could it be his best work since "Vertical Man"? Will Tony etch another record into his Solo Beatles Mount Rushmore? (Spoiler: NO.) We also check out the newly released Plastic Ono Band bonus track "It'll Be Me" featuring John, Ringo, Klaus Voorman, and Billy Preston, as well as a couple of early George Martin experimental synth tracks slated ...
"Mother" Ultimate Mix and Beatles Streamers
March 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBWe are back from our hiatus with a brand new episode! In which TJ and Tony evaluate some brand new Fab Four content! (OR IS IT?) This week, we dig into: The newly released version of "Mother" from John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band: Ultimate Mix, or Ultimately Uneventful? The mysterious new "Beatles EPs" popping up on streaming services like Spotify—All About the Girl, New Years Workout, Meditation Mix, and so on The baffling inclusion of "Here Comes the Sun" on The Beatles For Kids - Animals ...
Discovering The Beatles (Deluxe Reissue!)
March 13, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 74.4 MBMore new episodes are coming soon, but today Tony and TJ have pressed a limited edition light green vinyl of another classic episode exclusively for their top fans on Spotify. Personally curated by Producer Casey, the fresh remix and remaster of Discovering the Beatles features an A-List assortment of musical moments and nostalgic needle drops. A limited quantity is available for this offer - while supplies last - so act quickly! [FROM JULY 2020] TJ and Tony take their long and rambling roa...
Deluxe Reissue: Help! LP (1965)
March 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBThe guys go all Dave Dexter this week, issuing a remixed, remastered, special deluxe vinyl edition of their August 2020 deep dish into the Help! LP. More music, more goofs, maybe a little extra reverb, but always the same classic Tony and TJ tangents. [FROM AUGUST 2020] For the 55th anniversary of the Help! album, TJ and Tony go track by track, offering hot takes on Maureen Cleave and a cautionary tale for prospective buyers of the Back to the Future III soundtrack. LINKS: Listen to this ...
Brainwashed (2002)
February 27, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 95.4 MBIt seems almost unfathomable, but this past week would’ve been George Harrison’s 78th birthday, almost 20 years after his body exited the material world. In honor of that melancholy milestone, Tony & T.J. do a deep dish into his last album of new material, 2002’s Brainwashed; much of which was recorded as George knew he was dying. It’s a poignant, beautiful record, which gets its proper due here, but of course doesn’t stop the Untitled Duo from their usual insane diversions; including, but n...
The Decca Auditions (1962)
February 20, 2021 12:00 - 53 minutes - 89 MBThis week, Tony and TJ hop in their time machine to revisit some of the earliest proto-Beatles (pre-Ringo!) recordings: The Decca Auditions. Never officially released—you can find them all on YouTube, or if you're lucky, a Japanese import CD—these tapes capture the band at their most raw. Things to look forward to: The guys get... a little punchy The Fab Three get a little nervous for the big audition Poor Pete Best gets the Charlie Brown treatment (why's everybody always pickin' on him?) ...
Beatles Valentimes [sic]
February 13, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 88.1 MBLove is in the air, and for Tony, TJ, and the Fab Four, it's more than just holding hands. This Valentine's Day, the guys present some of their favorite Beatles love songs. Not the 1977 Love Songs compilation; not the 2006 Cirque du Soleil soundtrack. They cut straight to the good stuff. We're talking: Romantic and carnal love (content warning: the F word gets some action here) Freudian mother-lover mashups Chili dogs outside the Tastee Freez And just maybe an unexpected wild card or two...
Deep Dish: The Beatles' Second Album (1964)
February 06, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBThe gang continues its exploration of the early U.S. Capitol Records releases, this week covering the covers-heavy Beatles' Second Album. Tony owns up to his early underestimation of this classic TJ goes to bat for his official Fifth Beatle Bryan Adams brings his piano to your mom's porch And we think we've maybe stumbled upon the next great (grown-ups only) classic rock radio format, just in case this whole podcast thing doesn't pan out Apologies in advance to the City of Sacramento, a...
Solo Beatles Mt. Rushmore
January 30, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 80.9 MBFor this week's show, Tony and TJ blast their current favorite Fab Four solo tracks into the side of a mountain for everyone to see and hear. It's a long and meandering drive to the Black Hills of South Dakota, but along the way: We learn about Tony's irrational love for a wailin' saxophone and his irrational fear of a pie in the face TJ reveals just how too-much he knows about ill-conceived sitcom spin-offs And we make a pit stop for a taste of George Harrison's favorite Indian carry...
Caveman (Film Review)
January 23, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MBThis week TJ and Tony dust off their "Sneak Previews" sweaters to review the cult classic Caveman, starring Ringo Starr. Is this difficult-to-stream comedy superior to A Hard Day's Night? Is this hard-to-watch romp more enjoyable than Two Virgins? Is it better than a stag film shown in a small room at Beatlefest 81? In this spoiler-laden assessment, the Tangential Two wax nostalgic about the golden era of NBC's Thursday night line-up, Ribbie and Roobarb, and a pre-Fox television landscape....
BONUS: Phil Spector Dead at 81
January 19, 2021 22:18 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBAs a bonus podcast, we have an excerpt from Twitch & Shout on the Chicago4Real Twitch Channel, in which TJ and Tony acknowledge the passing of legendary murderer and record producer Phil Spector. They discuss his connection to the Fab Four and the complications of assessing the artistic work of a convicted killer. Plus an excerpt from I Dream of Jeannie! This was originally broadcast on January 18, 2021.
Meet The Beatles
January 16, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBTo brighten up this winter of discontent, the Untitled Beatles Podcast resurrects a buried American classic, the Fab Four's Capitol debut Meet The Beatles. TJ and Tony will get geeky and soapboxy about mixes and pressings (as everyone knows "T" stands for "Mono") while expressing their love for this unstreamable masterpiece. Meanwhile, TJ confuses Porgy and Bess with Toto, and Tony confuses a Music Man tune with a groan-inducing improv warm up game. Plus a few Star Wars references fall off...
Deep Dish: McCartney III
January 09, 2021 12:00 - 54 minutes - 75.5 MBIs the latest in the McCartney trilogy his best? Only the Untitled Beatles Podcast knows... While TJ's fractured arm continues to mend, he and Tony have the rare treat of reviewing a brand new album from a living Beatle, 2020's McCartney III. They touch on life during "Rockdown," friendly differences in musical taste (Black Keys vs. Blues Explosion), and speculate about members of Wings as Fat Albert characters. For Chicagophiles, TJ’s “Angry Chicago Jagoff” character makes a return, and ...