Untitled Beatles Podcast

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Gen X ex-cruise ship comedians T.J. Shanoff and Tony Mendoza celebrate the Fab Four without taking anything too seriously. Roll up for the long and rambling road. More at untitledbeatlespodcast.com

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Episodes

Mono/Stereo Nerdout!

What’s the deal with The Beatles in Mono? Bird chirps and squeak toys? Extra droplets of fab scat? Lattice cut sound pies? TJ and Tony meander thru the magical minutiae of the Beatles monaural and stereophonic records, with detours into US LP quirks, the creepy Beach Boys, and the Honus Wagner T206 tobacco card of Beatle releases. Plus a snippet of “I’m So Tired (Overdub Track 8).” Brought to you by Heinz Beans.

Aug 01, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 10

Happy 80th, Ringo!

For Ringo Starr's 80th birthday, TJ and Tony wax percussive on the bearded drummer who was known to have a Zephyr Zodiac, including favorite Beatle drumming moments and a deep dive into his solo heights and depths. Plus hot supermarket takes from TJ (Jewel vs. Mariano's), and Tony's fascination with pillows continues. Also, what sitcom character would Ringo play? The long and rambling road eventually has most of the answers.

Jul 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Yesterday (Film Review)

TJ and Tony dissect the fab-themed rom-com “Yesterday” from the perspective of aging Gen X Beatle jerks trying really hard to give it the benefit of the doubt. There will be spoilers, beefs, and the occasional charitable offering.

Jul 18, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 8

Happy 78th, Macca!

TJ and Tony profess their love for Sir Paul, celebrating their five favorite post-Beatles McCartney songs while contemplating future nuptials. It's 60+ minutes of fuzzy feels and fuzzy math.

Jul 11, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 7

Discovering The Beatles

TJ and Tony take their long and rambling road down memory lane, reminiscing about discovering the Fab Four for the first time, with detours to Grease, Webster and NBC-era Letterman. Shout-outs to Pear Records, Denny Dent and Valerie Harper. Fact cheque please: D.A. Pennebaker not Pennemaker, Sherman Hemsley not Helmsley. Special "She's So Heavy" style edit courtesy of Zoom.

Jul 04, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Favourite BBC Performancess

TJ and Tony rattle off their favorite Beatles songs from Live at the BBC Volumes 1 & 2. This week their detours veer around Nina Simone, WKRP and Elvis (both). FACT CHECK PLEASE: We meant to say "anvil" not "cowbell"

Jun 27, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Yoko Ono • Approximately Infinite Universe

Tony turns TJ on...to Yoko Ono's 1973 double-LP Approximately Infinite Universe. They explore the merits of her influence and the complexities of her marriage to John at the time this album was recorded. TJ comes to terms with his disdain for Elephant's Memory, particularly the saxophone, and Tony reveals his least favorite song of all time. Spoiler: it's not by The Beatles (Remember, they like them!)

Jun 20, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4

George Harrison • S/T & Live in Japan

TJ turns Tony on...to two George Harrison solo albums: the self-titled 1979 studio record and the 1991 live double-LP with Eric Clapton's band. Plus detours into the Beatles Sirius channel, Mitch Weissman, Beatle baseball, and The Jimmie Nicol Telethon.

Jun 13, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Favourite Beatles Outtakes

TJ 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 conspiracy theories and Beatle improv troupes.

Jun 06, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Let It Be 50th Anniversary

It's the first episode of the Untitled Beatles Podcast, recorded before "Untitled" was decided as the title. On its 50th anniversary, TJ and Tony explore Let It Be - TJ's favorite Beatle album and Tony's second-least(?) favorite. Enjoy the long and rambling road.

May 30, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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