Lucky number thirteen beings us to Mal Evans' sound effect work, our return ton the virtual Abbey Road, a recap -- mostly for ourselves -- of the last episode, a reminder that Beatles scholars spend their time with us, the Truth or Dare of Beatles history, a visit from the postman, the fashion advice that George Harrison gave to Angus Young, our first time diving into the PLEASE PLEASE ME LP, a very late edition of Mind Games, and the sophisticated cover "A Taste of Honey." As always, you can fi...
Nov 26, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 13
It's time for another Blotto Beatles chaser! We recently recorded an episode with author Chris McKittrick that won't be released for a few weeks, but Tuesday marked the release of Chris's new book SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE, which centers on Tom Petty's connection to Los Angeles. We didn't want to let this auspicious occasion go by without giving you a taste of that conversation. Enjoy this segment as we discuss Chris's book, Petty, and the starship Enterprise. As always, you can find Team Blotto B...
Nov 19, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Exciting stuff in episode 12 as we discuss the Beatles reunion that almost happened, our first responsibly distanced live episode, our guest and good pal Chris, a Proper whiskey recommendation, sanitized paper bags, the Beatles working class and blue collar era, Axl Rose and Bruce Springsteen covering Beatles tunes, waaaaaay too many Magical Mystery Words, how the Beatles are dumb to cool, if the Stones came up with the riff first, if double A sides are a good idea, the great riffs of history, a...
Nov 12, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In episode 11 we start by uncharacteristically discussing some serious stuff before diving into the new Dischord Records reissue, Scotty's second beer, that time John bit the head off a bat, Marty McFly's real name, a new A-Paul-ogy, whether the Magical Mystery Tour is an EP or an LP, and the fictional song "Fool on the Hill." As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blo...
Oct 29, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In episode ten we discuss that famous Ohian rock establishment, that it's actually a big deal for us to get to episode ten of this pod, our first official partnership, how cool it is to get free beer, EP Scotty C's shocking revelation, the punk rock side of the Beatles, if HELP! or RUBBER SOUL is the dividing line between early and late period, how important Ringo is, how cool it is to have your friends bring out the best in you, and the final cover song the Beatles committed to tape with the Bu...
Oct 15, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's time to get scholarly at Blotto HQ. Put on your robe, light your pipe, pour a snifter of brandy, and retire to your study as we welcome Kenneth Womack (The Wo!) for this extrasode. Ken is the author of the newly released JOHN LENNON 1980: THE LAST DAYS IN THE LIFE, and SOLID STATE: THE STORY OF ABBEY ROAD AND THE END OF THE BEATLES, among others. He joined Team Blotto to discuss the burning questions only a Beatles scholar can answer, what he's been up to in the pandemic, the enormous loss ...
Oct 08, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Number9Number9Number9Number9 - In this episode we dig deep into Russian covers of White Album tunes, our second official A-Paul-ogy, Slane Whiskey's full-on cold shoulder of our love, notes from the Blotto Scruffs, some Rick Danko love, some Robbie Robertson hate, that phase when John Lennon walked the stage with only half a mic stand, an early tip on the Magical Mystery Word, our official stance on Donovan (argh, Donovan), the Beatles once again refusing to credit their own friends, the Clevela...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 9
There's so much going on at Blotto HQ that we had to release an extrasode just to cover it all! First, we have one week left on our Sgt. Pepper's sweepstakes, which you can find here . Enter to win a Sgt. Pepper's picture disc, the opportunity to name the "Magical Mystery Word" for an upcoming episode, or a Blotto Beatles prize pack. Second, we have merch! Buy some here ! Third, we were recent guests on the Ranking the Beatles podcast. Our new pod pals Jonathan and Julia are doing some amazing w...
Sep 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Enter To Win in the Episode 8 - Sgt. Peppers Sweepstakes! In episode eight we discuss the strange doll making of Brian Wilson, the Blotto Network of Podcasts, the tipsy trio's pandemic hairstyles, fan mail for Executive Producer Scotty C., why Slane Whiskey is missing the boat as the "whiskey of Beatles fans," how much the lads charged for their dirty deeds, George's schoolboy outfit, what we can remember from the cover of Sgt. Pepper's, old jazz musicians, Scotty's harpsichord phase, our first ...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In episode seven we discuss the new Danger Mouse/Beatles mash-up, the connection between The Beatles and Patrick Swayze, how far ahead we are on recording these things, our gratitude to the Blotto Scruffs, Slane v Jameson, the Pilgrims of craft beer, juniper berries in your G&T, what it takes to be a mixologist, Becker's A-Paul-ogy, Clooney's revenge, sending Mal Evans home with a note, where the Beatles keep their socks, Solid State by Kenneth Womack, and the classical John Lennon song, "Be...
Sep 03, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We're dropping an extrasode! In this week's "The Word" the tipsy trio discusses a grave Beatles injustice. What is it? Does Scotty understand how Twitter works? What can we all do to put things Best? Find out by listening. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blottobeatles.com ). We want to hear from you! See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assemblin...
Aug 27, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In our sixth episode we dig into Phil Spector's contractual demands for "All Things Must Pass," Tommy's "Poddy" dreams, how many "na nas" are in "Hey Jude," our first guest Mike, Stanley Tucci throwing some shade at Martini & Rossi, The Fab Four's ties to Athens Georgia, and the LET IT BE rocker "I've Got a Feeling." You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blottobeatles.com )....
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It's episode five and we are ready to discuss George Martin's least favorite Beatles release, Blotto Scruffs, Alanis Morisette, friend of the show George Clooney, Becker's freak flag, and the John Lennon doo-wop-inspired "Tell Me Why," from A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blottobeatles.com ). We want to hear from you! See the canonical, argument-ending ...
Aug 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In our fourth episode we uncover one of the most infamous Beatles conspiracy theories, toast rock giant Little Richard, and dive into Revolver with the Paul McCartney number "Good Day Sunshine." Who came in hot on the mic? Do we hit the Magical Mystery Word? Who takes a decidedly anti-Paul stance this early on? All questions are answered within. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the w...
Jul 23, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Let's all dive DEEP into the original working title for "Rubber Soul," our first A-Paul-ogy, and the Byrds as we try to get somewhere on the John Lennon tune "Nowhere Man." You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blottobeatles.com ). We want to hear from you! Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly. Peace and Love. Hosts: Becker and Tommy Executive Producer: Scotty C. ...
Jul 09, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to the first Blotto Beatles Chaser - an extrasode that we put together and originally released on our socials in honor of Global Beatles Day on June 25th. Join us as we work through an audio commentary of the "All You Need is Love" global broadcast. You can follow along with us by watching a video of the broadcast here (https://vimeo.com/214047758) . You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] )...
Jul 02, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In our second episode we discuss the debut jazz record from the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, old British rockers sniping at each other in the press, and the spiritual George Harrison tune "Long, Long, Long," from the White Album. Who likes "Piggies" better? Who forgot about "While My Guitar Gently Weeps?" Where does this one rank? All questions will be answered. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), ...
Jun 25, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
"Ladies and gentlemen...The Beertles!" In this, our inaugural episode, we introduce you -- fair listeners -- to Blotto Beatles in the same way they were introduced to the United States, through the song "All My Loving." Who are we? Why are we here? Can we recap the history of the Beatles in 60 seconds? How good is All My Loving? What does the Queen think of the Beatles' black turtlenecks? All questions will be answered in this episode. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatl...
Jun 11, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to Blotto Beatles, the show where we have a couple drinks and discuss one Beatles song in depth. In this, our pilot teaser episode, we give you just a taste of what we are about; consider it to be a fine scotch that you sit back and sample while throwing on your favorite record from the Fab Four. You can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitter ( @blottobeatles ), by emailing us ( [email protected] ), or on the web ( blottobeatles.com ). We want to hear ...
May 28, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 1
