Thank God for the Beatles!

Nov 25 2023 14 ep. 66 mins

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Co-hosts and siblings, Karen and Jeff explore the music, career and influence of the Beatles with just the right amount of effusive praise, reflective memories and hero worship.

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Everything Old is New Again - The Beatles Red Album Remix & Now and Then Single

Nov 25 2023 56 mins

For this holiday season, Beatles fans are treated to Giles Martin's remix of the Red album (and Blue album) compilation which was originally released in April, 1973. This new edition is compelling because fans can now engage with new versions of the group's earlier songs. And, if that wasn't enough exciting news, the single Now and Then has been recorded and released as

Get Back - Peter Jackson's Documentary Series!

Feb 19 2022 75 mins

Join co-hosts Karen and Jeff as they share their observations (in no particular order), interpretations and favorite moments of Peter Jackson's Get Back Documentary Series that premiered on Disney+ in November 2021. Over the past few years, Peter Jackson lovingly combed through 60 hours of video footage of the Beatles recording both at Twickenham Studios and their own newly m

The Paul is Dead Hoax

Jul 31 2021 49 mins

In September 1969, word got out that Paul McCartney had died in a car crash and was replaced by a talented lookalike. The news was shocking and the detailed list of album clues created a worldwide frenzy for worried fans. The Paul is Dead conspiracy theory has endured for over 50 years and continues to create doubt among many. Join Karen and Jeff as they share abo

The Abbey Road Album: The Sum Equals Magnificent Masterpieces

Jun 19 2021 73 mins

The album Abbey Road would be the last time the Fab Four recorded together at Abbey Road studios. Despite the difficulty and acrimony of Beatle business, John, Paul, George and Ringo worked with George Martin to produce an album of "Everest" proportions. From the iconic cover photo of the Beatles walking away from Abbey Road to the superlative songs & arrangements o

The Beatles ~ Revolver: Revolutionizing Pop Recording!

Mar 29 2021 75 mins

Join co-hosts Karen and Jeff for an in-depth look at how the Beatles created the legendary album Revolver. The album paved the way for experimental music, introducing world music and depth in lyrical content. Some critics say that, in hindsight, Revolver might be the Beatle's most significant record.

Help! is on the Way!

Jan 30 2021 73 mins

Co-hosts Karen and Jeff discuss the Beatles Help! album and movie which was released in 1965. With songs like I've Just Seen a Face, Help, You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, Ticket to Ride and Yesterday, the Beatles continued their evolution as songwriters willing to take risks. Join us as we share a laugh or two about the Beatles zany yet influential second featu

Beatles for Sale..."And We're Buying!"

Dec 28 2020 64 mins

Co-hosts Karen and Jeff compare notes and argue against the notion that the fab four's 1964 album, Beatles for Sale, was too cynical, a downer or a weak spot in the group's discography. The Beatles for Sale album highlights the Beatles covering their favorite artists with fierce energy, the introduction of Dylan's introspective influence on their own songs and accentuates the

A Hard Day's Night - Breaking the Rules!

Nov 28 2020 63 mins

Co-hosts Karen and Jeff fondly recall the album and feature film A Hard Day's Night. The movie, directed by Richard Lester, provided a rollicking glimpse of a day in the life of the charismatic group. The movie was cheeky, clever and was the perfect vehicle to capture the joy of Beatlemania. And the songs were pretty great too!

With the Beatles: A New Era Begins!

Oct 24 2020 62 mins

Co-hosts Karen and Jeff share their reflections on how With the Beatles (Meet the Beatles in the US) solidified the talent, energy and potential of the Fab Four. This album was the impetus for making the Beatles an unparalleled success by which millions of records were sold. Fans were captivated, Beatlemania was born and the British Invasion took off. Rock a

Rubber Soul: The Departure Album

Sep 26 2020 65 mins

Co-hosts Karen and Jeff discuss how the Beatles grew up from adored moptops to artists creating a cohesive and timeless album. With the Rubber Soul album, the Beatles found a new way to record in the studio and satisfied their desire to explore new sounds in their songs