Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles
A podcast where friends from the Los Angeles comedy scene talk about the Beatles, going through the band's catalog one album at a time. The hosts freely admit they have no special qualifications or reason to do this — they simply love the band. Episodes cover the reasons they love the Beatles, stories they've read about them, and the opinions they hold. It's a loose, fan-driven conversation full of enthusiasm for the music.
Episodes
One Disc White Album
The panel (Brett, Joel, Katie and Will) each put together a one-disc White Album. 45 minutes max -- what do you cut? What do you keep? ------------------ Email us at beatles@screwitpodcasts.com Subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com to support the show and for bonus episodes.
Funniest Beatles Songs??
Will and Joel welcome guest Connor Ratliff (Dead Eyes podcast, George Lucas Talk Show) to pick what they think are the funniest Beatles songs. What makes a Beatles song funny? We each had our own way of deciding that. Email us your thoughts! ------------------ Email us at beatles@screwitpodcasts.com Subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com to support the show and for bonus episodes. (republished to improv
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Rubber Soul remix coming October 2026
The Beatles announced on July 29 that they are releasing a remixed version of Rubber Soul with bonus tracks this October 2026. Joel and Will do an emergency episode to discuss! ------------------ Email us at beatles@screwitpodcasts.com Subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com to get support the show and get access to our full back catalog of episodes and for bonus episodes.
Podcast re-release: Revolver
For this month, we are re-releasing an older episode when we first went over Revolver. It was originally released in Feb 2017. It's currently behind a subscriber wall, as is our full catalog. To get access, you can subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com. Or you can just enjoy this episode right here! Below is the original description: ------------ After doing one of the best albums of all time with Rub
The Boys Of Dungeon Lane (new Paul album)
The panel goes over the new Paul McCartney album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." Spoiler: we like it. Panel: Will Hines, Brett Morris, Katie Plattner, Joel Spence ------------------ Email us at beatles@screwitpodcasts.com Subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com to support the show and for bonus episodes.
Ringo's New Album: Long Long Road
It's a two person panel this week with Joel and Will! Katie and Brett will be back! We review Ringo Starr's new country-ish album Long Long Road, which is sort of volume II to last year's Look Up. Same producer and songwriting team (mostly T-Bone Burnett), Molly Tuttle is back and a few other stars harmonizers (St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow, Billy Strings). Will and Joel make it clear that they have
John & Paul: A Love Story In Songs
The panel reviews and discusses last year's hit Beatle book John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, by Ian Leslie. We loved this book. For those who haven't read it, it's a "biography of a relationship" - telling the story of John and Paul's partnership through their songs. Each chapter is named after a song which means even the table of contents tells a story. For the casual fan, this book is a pr
EMERGENCY EPISODE: Paul Rocks The Fonda
This weekend (March 27 and 28, 2026), Sir Paul McCartney and his band did an "intimate" concert for just 1000 people in Los Angeles, at the Fonda Theater. 3/4 of the panel was there, so we did this episode to discuss it! Will, Joel and Brett share their memories, while Katie is here to help us describe things and do her best to contain her seething jealousy! Joining us is special guest Scott Au
EMERGENCY EPISODE: New Paul Song (Days We Left Behind)
Today (March 26, 2026), Paul McCartney announced that he finished a new album that will come out in May, called The Boys of Dungeon Lane. He also released the first single, which is called "Days We Left Behind." We listen to it and talk about! And we also talk about what it felt like to hear Paul was releasing another album. Also, some of the panel won tickets to the McCartney concert happening in
Man On The Run
We cover the new Paul McCartney documentary MAN ON THE RUN, out on Amazon Prime, which covers the Wings part of Paul's post Beatles era. Among other things, we hear Paul's motivations behind founding Wings, the emotional struggles after the end of the Beatles, thoughts about John's angry statements about Paul, his marriage to and relationship with Linda, musical decisions of many of his best know
Anthology Episode Nine
The panel goes over the newest episode of the Beatles Anthology - Episode 9! Released last November (2025), this episode shows interviews of Paul George and Ringo at the time they were filming the Anthology in the mid-90s. We see their thoughts and feelings about looking back on the Beatles. We also get extended looks at the recording the John Lennon Demos "Free As A Bird" and "Real Love." We get
One to One: John & Yoko (Lennon Concert Documentary)
The panel goes over the recent documentary ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO. This is a look at John's only real solo concert, which he did at Madison Square Garden in 1972 to benefit a children's hospital. The doc also takes a lot of the news issues of the day which were influencing John and his struggles with immigration at the time. We're amazed at realizing how intense the nightly news was at this time
Anthology 4
The panel goes very deep on Anthology 4, the "new" volume of rare tracks released as a sequel to the 1994 documentary / music release Beatles Anthology. I put "new" in quotes since many of these tracks were included on the re-mixes of Revolver, White Album, Let It Be and Abbey Road. It's a fun listen. We spend a lot of time going track by track to give our thoughts on it. Panelists: Will Hines, Br
Personal Connection Beatles Songs - Abridged
This is an abridged episode. For the full version, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com -------------------------------------------------- The panel lists the songs they feel strong personal connections to. What songs do YOU feel the strongest connection to? Why has "Mr. Moonlight" become a treasured personal memory for the podcast? Panelists: Will Hines, Brett Morris, Katie Plattner, Joel Spence ----
Magical Mystery Tour (film) Watchalong - Abridged
This is an abridged episode. For the full version, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com -------------------------------------------------- The panel watches the 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour. Originally a television special for the BBC on Boxing Day (day after Christmas, Americans) it is now seen as the Beatles third movie. A largely improvised film led by Paul, the film is seen as.... a mixed bag! A
Chaos and Creation In The Backyard - Abridged
This is an abridged episode. For the full version, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com -------------------------------------------------- The panel goes over Paul's 2005 solo album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard. This was a big change of pace for Paul. He teamed up with Radiohead's producer Nigel Godrich and produced a series of mostly quiet, introspective and beautiful songs. The most famous tra
Walls and Bridges - Abridged
This is an abridged episode. For the full version, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com -------------------------------------------------- We go over the 1974 John Lennon album Walls and Bridges! This was John's 4th solo album, and the final one he recorded before going on a nearly 5 year hiatus from recording. It's got the hits "#9 Dream" and "Whatever Gets You Through The Night" but of course has a
Deep Cut Beatles Best Of - Abridged
This is an abridged episode. For the full version, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com -------------------------------------------------- What would you put on your Beatles best-of if you couldn't use any of their hits? That's the challenge the panel does in this episode. We each complied a "deep cut" Beatles best-of. These were our rules: Nothing that was on the "red" (1962-1966) or "blue" (1967-19
RIP Brian Wilson - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our tribute episode to Brian Wilson, the leader of the Beach Boys, who died on June 11, 2025. We talk briefly , in our usual "mostly informed" way, about the relationship and influence between the Beatles and the Beach Boys. We ta
Let It Be... Naked - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Let It Be came out in May 1970. In honor of its anniversary we look at Paul McCartney's version (basically) -- Let It Be... Naked. This is a version of the Let It Be album with much of producer Phil Spector's production removed. T
Midas Man Watchalong - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE: although Midas Man is not available on major streaming platofmrs, you can buy and watch it at this link: https://bit.ly/4jQmYGa This supports the creators of the movie better than watching it on streaming does! -------------
Living In The Material World - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The panel takes a look at George Harrison's 1973 album Living In The Material World. Our reason is that a re-release came out last year (2024) and we've been meaning to examine it. But also we are sometimes big dummies who haven't
Look Up - Ringo Starr - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panel goes over Look Up, the 21st studio album from Ringo Starr. Largely written and produced by T-Bone Burnett, this album features a bit more of a country flavor, though still unmistakably Ringo, maybe because he's one of
Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Bob Dylan - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A new Bob Dylan biopic, "A Complete Unknown" starring Timothy Chalamet, directed by James Mangold has been in theaters. The panel took this chance to spend an episode talking about Bobby D. We don't know his music nearly as well
Beatles '64 Documentary - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panel discusses the new documentary Beatles '64, released November 2024 on Disney Plus. Using a lot of behind the scenes footage from the Beatles first U.S. visit, which includes their landmark appearance on the Ed Sullivan
Fantasy Next Beatles Album - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panel guesses at what the next Beatles album might have been if they hadn't broken up. This is a common pasttime for Beatles fans, and is one of the most commonly suggested topics for an episode! Well, we try it! We decided
The Concert for Bangladesh (film) - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panel had never seen this 1972 concert film of George Harrison's seminal fundraising concert. We watched and it and, of course, loved it. The Concert for Bangladesh was the first celebrity concert fundraiser, at least in the
BONUS EXCERPT: One Hand Clapping - The Film
This is a short except from a bonus episode available in our subscriber feed. We discuss the FILM "One Hand Clapping!" To subscribe go to screwitpodcasts.com. Here is the description from our bonus ep: ------------------ The panel discusses the recently re-released version of One Hand Clapping, the documentary! it's footage of Wings in the studio, originally filmed for the BBC. Now, it's a pre
One Hand Clapping - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panels takes a look at what essentially is a live Paul McCartney solo album: One Hand Clapping. Done as part of a television special for the BBC in the 1970s, this album are some songs Paul recorded with a lineup of Wings sh
Give My Regards To Broad Street - Post Film Discussion - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We had planned on doing a "watch along" of Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984 Paul McCartney film), which we did. But then the next day we were texting so much about it, and we soon all realized we watned to record ANOTHER WH
Give My Regards To Broad Street - WATCHALONG - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The panel does a "watchalong" of the 1984 Paul McCartney film "Give My Regards To Broad Street." We are watching a version that is, as of this podcast release, on YouTube. "Give My Regards to Broad Street Full Movie Full HD."
Mind Games 2024 Ultimate Remix - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) Okay we go a bit crazy and spend over 2 hours talking about the new release of John Lennon's 1973 solo album Mind Games. But it's understandable! First we had to talk about Mind Games in general -- how he and Yoko broke up as he started recording, the incredible session band (assembled by May Pang -- who became h
Beatles in the 1980s - Abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) Our special guest this episode is Eric D. Johnson of the incredible band Fruit Bats. In addition to being an accomplished singer, songwriter and guitarist, Eric is a massive Beatles fan. He joins us to discuss a fascinating topic: the Beatles in the 1980s. When you're done listening to this episode, buy the Fruit
Beatlesque Songs - abridged
(This is an abridged version - subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com for the full version) Beatlesque songs. Or is it Beatles-esque? We say it both ways in our traditional not-quite-sure-we're-right style! But the point is we bring songs to the table that have reminded us of Beatles songs. There are so many ways this can happen! Sometimes it's the harmonies, sometimes the arrangement, other times the q
Changes To Subscriber Plan
Host Will Hines explains changes to the subscription model. Short version: (most) new eps will go in free feed, (most) back eps will be in the subscriber feed. This is differnet than what we set up 2 weeks ago, and hence this epsiode to explain! Subscribe to our podcast at https://www.screwitpodcasts.com/ use code 'legacymonth' for 20% off three months our monthly plan or code 'legacyyear' for 20
Get Back (2021 film) - Discussion
In this two hour discussion, the panel gets into the amazing tour de force Beatles documentary "Get Back." Directed by Peter Jackson, released as three 2.5+ hour episodes on Disney+ over American Thanksgiving weekend in 2021, this doc is taking Beatle fandom by storm. It's an incredibly intimate look at the band at work. Yes, we see the fights and the tension. But we also see the friendship and em
The Beatles (White Album) 2018 Remix!
The panel discusses the 2018 remix of the beloved double album: The self-titled The Beatles, better known as the White Album. Giles Martin's remix has all of Beatledom discussing this beloved album, as well as the newly collected original demos and lots of alternate takes! Panelists: Will Hines, Brett Morris, Katie Plattner, Joel Spence, Heather Woodward --------------------------- New episode
Solo Beatles: Ram
We go over Paul McCartney's second post-Beatles album, RAM. Criticized upon its release, it's now considered one of his best solo albums! Brett Morris in particular doesn't want to hear you people who don't appreciate this album! We get into the unfair expectations on Paul, his insane vocal range, the inventive orchestrations, the as-usual-perfect-melodies. We also get into what we think the othe
Playing Rubber Soul for Eugene
Continuing the series of "playing Beatles albums for Eugene" (this is the 4th installment) we do Rubber Soul! Hear Will try hard not to influence Eugene's opinion! Luckily he doesn't have to as Eugene falls in love with this album almost immediately. --------------------------- New episodes and a selection of back episode are in our free feed. To subscribe to our podcast and get the full back ca
Personal Memories of Every Beatles Song
PLUG: Live show coming up Monday Sep 4th 10:30pm at UCB Sunset in Los Angeles! Singing Beatles songs! Come out! ------------ Good idea gone terribly wrong? Brilliant art project? Or perhaps the most faithful fulfillment of the title of this podcast? Our panel (Will Hines, Ariana Lenarsky, Wayland McQueen) welcomes guest Arthur Meyer (writer for The Tonight Show, also a human being) as we go throug
Beatles Guitar Playing (4 Guitars)
Beatles guitars! We have four guitarists on to talk about Beatles songs in terms of the guitar parts in this plus-sized episode! Topics include: The ninth chords that ends a lot of the early songs; the iconic beginnings of A Hard Day's Night / Day Tripper / I Feel Fine and more; George solo in All My Loving; cool chords on Michelle; sick Paul solo on Taxman; dual guitars on She Said She Said; eas
18 - Sgt. Pepper's Remix
EMERGENCY EPISODE (er, kind of): We review the new remix of Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band! We get deep into audiophile things, talking about where the instruments are panned in terms of "left" vs "right" and the what the previous versions of this album were like (mono vs stereo), and what the difference is between "remastered" and "remixed." We check out the extra tracks a bit, including t
14 - Abbey Road
Abbey Road. How did we ever think there was an album better than this? Our panelists enter into a state of transcendental bliss as they listen to the entirety of this, the last album the Beatles recorded. We realize that we have loved this album our whole lives. Every track we find ourselves saying "oh, no, THIS one is our favorite." It doesn't seem to get old. The Beatles (+ producer George Marti
13 - Let It Be
Our panel dissects the strange album that is Let it Be. Part live album, part throwback, part new songs, part movie soundtrack - what IS it? Something like 10 producers worked on it (2 mostly) and it didn't even come out until after the Beatles broke up. (We're covering it now because we're doing the album in the order they were recorded, not released). We still like it a lot. Our panel also gets
3 - A Hard Day's Night
Holy crap. Just three albums in and we are already at a masterpiece: A HARD DAY'S NIGHT. Spoiler alert: We love it. This is the first "all killer, no filler" album. It's so happy! But wait, it's sad! And holy crap: they had "Can't Buy Me Love" and also "If I Fell" on this album? And the title track? AND EVERY SONG? Panelists: Will Hines, Joel Spence, Curtis Gwinn, Ariana Lenarsky. --------------
0 - Episode Zero
Welcome to "Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About The Beatles." Creator/host Will Hines, a dude from the Los Angeles improv comedy scene, introduces the podcast, which is easy because the title is very explanatory! ------------------------------- New episodes and a selection of back episode are in our free feed. To subscribe to our podcast and get the full back catalog, go to https://www.screwitp
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