In a titular episode, Tony battles COVID and a crippling Twin Peaks addiction, but the show must go on. Eleanor shares piles of research on two songs oddly-inspired by film soundtracks and two inspired by chauffeurs. And: has George been shortchanged by the Beatles and our own podcast? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on…

The new year brings a new songwriter into the fold: one Richard Starkey! Tony and Eleanor explore Ringo's origin story, Billy Preston's contributions to Let It Be, and the dull stories behind a couple of dull songs. And who exactly is the hottest Beatle? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "Doctor Ro…

Tony and Eleanor take a break from the Fab Four discography for a very special holiday episode. Which Beatle released the best Christmas song in their solo career? Plus: a Chrismukkah trivia game! Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us a m…

A friend of the pod joins the quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Plus: Is it possible to meditate too much? Can Eleanor salvage her status as lead researcher after Tony’s deep dive into Let It Be? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "Day Tripper" "Dear Prudence" "Dig a Pony" "…

The two leaders of the Beatles face off in a battle of classic songs. Can the second half of Abbey Road be broken up into individual songs? Do we have to swear off swearing? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "Can’t Buy Me Love" "Carry That Weight" "Come Together" "Cry Baby Cry" Want to join the rid…

A new film about Brian Epstein is discussed, Eleanor finds parallels between the lads and Blink 182, and George continues to catch strays. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "Being the Benefit of Mr. Kite!" "Birthday" "Blackbird" "Blue Jay Way" Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself?…

Eleanor quizzes Tony about the Baby Beatles and the "B" songs reveal the inadequacy of 2009's remastered recordings. Plus: What's up with "Back in the U.S.S.R.?" Is Abbey Road overrated? Who is "the leader of the Beatles"? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "Baby, You're a Rich Man" "Baby's in Black…

The lads from Liverpool send a special message to the pod and the casting choices for the four new Beatles biopics are discussed. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "And Your Bird Can Sing" "Another Girl" "Any Time at All" "Ask Me Why" Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us…

Eleanor and Tony continue their quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Is there a modern day equivalent to Beatlemania? Can Tony perfect his Beatles impressions? Is George Harrison a bad guitar player? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube and Spotify. "All My Loving" "All Together Now" "All You…

Eleanor and Tony, partners in life and podcasting, begin their journey through the Fab Four's discography. As they rate and discuss every song in alphabetical order, they will determine once and for all who is the better songwriter, Lennon or McCartney? Or Harrison. Or Starkey! Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on Youtube…