BC the Beatles

Nov 25 2024 100 ep. 56 mins 1.6k
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Beatles historians, writers, and (most importantly) fans Allison Boron and Erika White dive into the Beatles - everything about the Beatles - from a second-generation, female perspective. Featuring guests, controversial debates, and a good, ol‘ fashioned sense of humor, BC the Beatles (pronounced ”Because the Beatles”) refreshes the conversation around the Fab Four, their music, and their world.

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Digging Into The Beatles ’64 Doc & New Mono Set!

Nov 25 2024 64 mins  
Another crazy month for us Beatles fans! This episode, we’re going through the Beatles’ new vinyl releases, including the brand-new Mono box set and its breakouts. (Which you can win in our special holiday giveaway!) We also review the new Disney+ doc, Beatles ’64, premiering Nov. 29. We’re giving you our thoughts on this remastered, remixed look into the Beatles’ US debu

Yoko Ono in Your Mind, with Author Madeline Bocaro

Aug 21 2024 47 mins  
We’re back from our summer break and are so excited to welcome author Madeline Bocaro. Madeline is a music journalist with a lifelong admiration for Yoko Ono. Her new book, In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono, tells the story of her amazing life, struggles, art, activism, films and music in astounding detail. The book dives deep into Yoko’s life before, during, and

Podcast Preview: BC the Beatles x Ranking the Beatles

Aug 14 2024 19 mins  
We’re still on our summer break, so we’re bringing you a preview of our recent appearance on one of our favorite podcasts, Ranking the Beatles. This episode keeps the Let it Be vibes going and discusses "One after 909," ranked #85 on Ranking the Beatles' list. Listen to the full episode and subscribe to Ranking the Beatles here. About Ranking the Beatles: Musician and self-desc

MACH SCHAU! The Beatles in 1960 [Encore]

Aug 07 2024 31 mins  
The month of August has historically been full of significant changes for the Beatles. In August 1962, Pete Best was fired, and Ringo joined the band, completing the lineup and creating the chemistry that propelled them to worldwide stardom. August 1966 brought the backlash against John’s “more popular than Jesus” comments and marked the end of their touring career. And the d

Playing Those 'Mind Games' Ultimate Collection Remixes (Part 2: Track-by-Track)

Jul 31 2024 51 mins  
It's part two of our Mind Games extravaganza, and we're going track-by-track on the new Mind Games Ultimate mix. Listen along with us as we dive into each song on this fabulous new release. And don't forget, enter our giveaway to win your own copy of Mind Games! --------------------- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this epi

Playing Those 'Mind Games' Ultimate Collection Remixes (Part 1)

Jul 24 2024 39 mins  
We're going deep with a two-parter celebrating the new release of John Lennon's solo album, Mind Games. In part one, we discuss the original album, the musicians who made up the "Plastic U.F.Ono Band," and the expansive offerings in this new set. And Erika tells Allison about the Mind Games Dolby Atmos listening event in New York City this month, which included a 50-year reunion of

'Midas Man' Film Trailer: First Impressions (And How to REALLY Say Brian Epstein's Name)

Jul 17 2024 46 mins  
The trailer for 'Midas Man' — the new film about Beatles' manager Brian Epstein — dropped this week, and we couldn't be more excited! Scheduled for release on August 29, 'Midas Man' follows Brian's career from 1963 through his death in 1967. It delves deep into Brian's family life, the Liverpool music scene, and his struggles as a closeted gay man in a world where homosexuality

Almost a Beatles Reunion: The 'Ringo' Album

Jul 10 2024 65 mins  
We celebrate Ringo's birthday by diving into the solo album that was almost a Beatles reunion: 1973's Ringo. With contributions from John, George, and Paul, Ringo gave fans hope that, although their breakup was acrimonious, the four Beatles might find a way back together. For Ringo, the album, his third, was a triumph after a shaky start to his solo career and produced some of his

Manila Mayhem: The Beatles’ Disaster in the Philippines

Jul 03 2024 48 mins  
On July 3, 1966, the Beatles landed in Manila, The Philippines, for the final stop on the first leg of their world tour. But two days later, after a misunderstanding with the country's first family, the band and their entourage narrowly escaped with their lives. The third part of our touring years series dives into this harrowing moment — an event that would kick off a summer of

The Beatles' Early Tours: Johnny Gentle and Helen Shapiro [Encore]

Jun 26 2024 62 mins  
This week, we’re re-releasing a double header of episodes (two-in-one!) that digs into pivotal moments from the Beatles' touring career. The first part is about their very first tour backing Johnny Gentle in 1960. Part two discusses the band’s Winter 1963 tour, opening for UK singing sensation Helen Shapiro — a tour that intersected directly with the rapid rise of British Bea