I’ve Got a Beatles Podcast!
I’ve Got A Beatles Podcast 50 episodes Nov 6, 2026
An educational, informative, and irreverent podcast about all things Beatles, hosted by Dave and Chris. Each episode explores Beatles music, history, and trivia with a mix of insight and humor. It is made for fans who want both context and entertaining conversation around the band.
Episodes
Episode 273: A Roundup of Recent Releases (Paul and the Beatle Sons)
In this episode, we discuss the flurry of recent releases from Paul McCartney (bonus tracks on The Boys of Dungeon Lane), Dhani Harrison (Dragonflies), Sean Lennon (two different ones), Julian Lennon, and James McCartney. We also get into a substantive discussion about how the Beatle sons have done in the music business and how to interpret their music. Hope you enjoy the discussion!
-Feel free to
Episode 272: "Rubber Soul" Super Deluxe Review!
In this episode, Dave and Chris break down the new Rubber Soul release: Giles Martin’s stereo remix, the mono cut, the U.S. album, and the Super Deluxe outtakes featuring demos, instrumentals and alternate takes.
We highlight standout tracks, discuss sound and mixing choices, vinyl/CD configurations, fan reactions, and related Beatles and solo releases amid the set’s pros and cons. Should you lis
Episode 271: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 39: "Ask Me Why"
In this episode, Dave and Chris go back into the lab to examine the Beatles’ early B‑side “Ask Me Why,” exploring its unusual and sophisticated (for the time) chord progression, three‑part vocals, lyrics, and recording history from the Pete Best era to Please Please Me. As usual, Chris digs deep to find interesting cover versions (linked below)!
We also catch you up on a couple of new items includ
Episode 270: Ranking John Lennon’s "White Album" Songs
Dave and Chris return from summer hiatus to rank the 14 John Lennon–related tracks from The Beatles’ White Album, including the outtake “What’s the New Mary Jane.”
We discuss John's fantastic vocal performances, production choices, alternate mixes, and the songs’ contexts including “Happiness Is a Warm Gun,” “Dear Prudence,” and “I’m So Tired." And of course, we debate one of the most controversia
Episode 269: Our Thoughts About the Upcoming Rubber Soul Reissue!
The new Rubber Soul sets are coming on October 2! In this episode, we dive into the new reissues: Giles Martin’s stereo mixes, previously unreleased session takes, mono and U.S. albums, and exclusive vinyl and Blu-ray options. We also give you all the pricing details, bonus items, fan complaints, and whether the vault material still justifies the box set approach.
We engage in some speculation (!)
Episode 268: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 38: "Here Comes the Sun" and "Here Comes the Moon" by George Harrison
In this episode, Dave and Chris take a two-for-one deep dive into George Harrison’s “Here Comes the Sun” and its lesser-known companion (or sequel?) “Here Comes the Moon.” We explore the songs’ origins, lyrics, inspiration, unique musical elements (Moog synthesizer!), Ringo’s problems playing the meter changes, and a surprise uncredited co-writer for "Here Comes the Moon."
As usual, we mention not
Episode 267: IGABP Listener Reaction to "The Boys of Dungeon Lane"
In this episode, we've collected listener feedback on Paul McCartney's The Boys of Dungeon Lane, summarizing four core themes: the album as a slow burner that rewards repeat listens, praise as a surprising triumph for his age, debates about vocal tone and production, and a perceived lack of McCartney-style whimsy.
We also highlight listener comments on standout tracks (e.g., "Life Can Be Hard"),
Episode 266: Review of Paul McCartney’s "The Boys of Dungeon Lane"
In this episode, we take our usual detailed, track-by-track look at Paul McCartney’s latest album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane — discussing its Englishness, production, lyrics, vocal performance, standout tracks, and of course, the many release variants (you can buy some below!)
We also talk about the album’s dense arrangements and memorable moments, critiques about certain lyrics, vocal choices, and
Episode 265: Review of Ringo Starr, "Long Long Road"
In this episode, Dave and Chris review Ringo Starr’s new album Long Long Road, produced by T‑Bone Burnett. We discuss the album’s short runtime, country/Americana slant, and notable guests (Molly Tuttle, Billy Strings, St. Vincent, Sheryl Crow), and consider whether this feels like a sequel to his last year's Look Up.
As usual with most Ringo albums, his drumming is great and his voice is good, bu
Episode 264: "Cool Ends": The Best Beatles Song Endings
In this episode, Dave and Chris explore the many ways the Beatles end their songs — from dramatic codas and long fade-outs to chaotic jams, unexpected chord shifts, and of course, studio histrionics. The Beatles have many "cool ends" to go along with their "hot starts!"
We cover some of the famous endings in tracks like "A Day in the Life," "Hey Jude," "Strawberry Fields Forever," "I Am the Walrus
Episode 263: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 37: Paul McCartney's "Days We Left Behind"
In this "emergency" episode/Song under The Microscope we examine Paul McCartney’s new single "Days We Left Behind" and discuss his forthcoming album The Boys of Dungeon Lane (out May 29). We break down the recording, falsetto vocals, lyrical references to John and Liverpool, and the song’s nostalgic tone, as well as ruminate on what it means at this stage of Paul's career.
We also cover album deta
Episode 262: Our Review of "Man on the Run" (Paul McCartney documentary)
In this episode, Dave and Chris review Morgan Neville’s Man on the Run, the new documentary about Paul McCartney’s first post‑Beatles years. We summarize the film’s release, Neville’s approach to telling Paul’s journey in the 1970s, and discuss the narrative, archival footage, photography, and contributions from all Wings members. Is it worth seeing?
As always, we also read listener feedback and c
Episode 261: Songs under the Microscope, Vol. 36 -- "Act Naturally"
In this episode we trace the life of "Act Naturally": written by Johnny Russell and Voni Morrison, turned into a hit by Buck Owens, and later covered by the Beatles with Ringo Starr on vocals. First, we explore the original version, followed by discussion about why the song suited Ringo during the Help! session and what made their version stand out.
We also look at notable cover versions (includin
Episode 260: A Deep Dive into the Beatles' Psychedelic Era (and a Ranking!)
In this episode, we discuss what makes rock music "psychedelic" and debate the Beatles songs that best capture the era’s "trippy" sounds.
We rank our top psychedelic Beatles tracks (including "Strawberry Fields Forever," "Tomorrow Never Knows," "I am the Walrus," "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and many more), examine instrumentation and studio effects and of course the lyrics. We then cover news
Episode 259: Famous Covers - Elton John, "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time"
Happy 2026! In this new occasional series "Famous Covers," we'll explore some of the most successful Beatles and solo artist covers from a wide range of musicians.
The first entry features a 1975 double-sided single by Elton John, covering two John Lennon-penned songs - "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds" and "One Day At A Time." Elton stays largely faithful to the original recordings, but puts his ow
Episode 258: 2025 Year In Review!
Our annual holiday tradition is providing a year-end review episode covering the big Beatles and solo releases of 2025: the Anthology 4 launch and remasters, streaming-only content and marketing missteps, major John Lennon and Paul McCartney archival sets, George’s quiet reissues, Ringo’s strong country album and vinyl runs, the Sam Mendes film buzz, notable books and merch, plus non-Beatles reiss
Episode 257: All Things Beatles Anthology!
We're back to discuss all things Anthology! We do a review of Anthology 4, as well as the Disney+ Anthology series in detail, and even have a strong disagreement about the new remixes of the "Threetles" songs! ("Free As A Bird" and "Real Love"). What do you think? Are you into all the Anthology hype?
Here's the fan site mentioned in the episode -- this person catalogued all the differences between
Episode 256: Celebrating Wings! Two Rankings (Album Covers and Albums)
With all the Wings-related merchandise coming out in the past week -- a book, an audio collection, and an upcoming film -- we thought we'd join the fun and give you two ranked lists:
1) Best/Worst Wings Album Covers
2) Best/Worst Wings Albums
We had a lot of fun revisiting the Wings catalog and hope you will too!
Buy your new Wings items here!
Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run -
Audible Audio
Episode 255: Review of "Power To The People: Live At the One To One Concerts"
We are back after a hiatus to discuss the new release of the "One to One" concert from 1972 featuring John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and Elephant's Memory. This concert appears in a beautifully remixed version that substantially improves over the 1986 John Lennon: Live in New York City release. But how does the concert hold up all these years later, and what about the set list, performances, and political
Episode 254: "Help!" at 60!
We take a break from all the news to look at an album that sometimes gets overlooked in the Beatles canon: 1965's Help! It's not just a movie, but a great listening experience as an album (the UK version, in particular). We talk about the album, all the songs, its lyrical themes, its place in the Beatles' output, and what it foreshadows for future albums. Enjoy!
Purchase links:
Help! LP
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Another Bonus Episode: Our Takes on the Upcoming Beatles Anthology Releases!
For the second time this month, we're back with a bonus episode tackling another hot-button Beatles release. This time, it's the Beatles Anthology—a sprawling project spanning film, book, and audio. And just like last time, fans are divided.
We break down each format, share our personal takes, and talk about what’s next. If you'd like to get a copy of anything, preorder links are included below.
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Episode 253: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 35: George Harrison, "This Song"
Dave and Chris go back into the lab to discuss a quirky, satirical song about the copyright lawsuit leveled against George Harrison in 1976 called "This Song." As always, we discuss the musical arrangement, the lyrics, the musical allusions, and the witty lyrics. And make sure you watch the accompanying video to see some "guest stars" you might recognize!:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0i9rjTxh
Bonus News Episode: John Lennon, the "Power To The People" Box Set, and the "Missing" Song Kerfuffle
We're back from our summer breaks with a bonus news episode discussing the upcoming John Lennon release, Power To The People. This new collection, covering John's 1972 political period in live and studio performances, has been discussed recently and intensely by various podcasters and video creators, and we wanted to share our perspective.
We'll go through the different configurations available,
Episode 252: Ranking Paul McCartney's Live Albums
At the suggestion of a listener, we rank Paul McCartney’s officially released live albums—that is, no video-only releases, bootlegs, or unofficial recordings. We explore the pros and cons of live albums in general, how Paul assembles them, the bands he’s played with, and the song choices for each release. We also share some ideas for future re-releases we’d love to see. As always, we wrap up with
Episode 251: The Beatles' American Albums, "Something New" review
We continue our occasional series looking at the Beatles American albums with a discussion of 1964's Something New. We talk about the track listing, the sound, the packaging/cover, and its place in the Beatles American story. What do you think of the album, and which one should we examine next?
We also talk about a few recent news items including the rerelease of the mono albums set, Harrison rei
Episode 250: Review of Wings, "Back to the Egg"
Thank you for helping us reach 250 episodes! To celebrate, we're finally diving into one of our most requested albums: Back to the Egg by Paul McCartney and Wings, released in 1979. Long overlooked and still awaiting a super deluxe reissue—alongside London Town—this record has become a fan favorite in recent years.
But is it a hidden gem or rightfully criticized? Does it deserve a reappraisal, and
Episode 249: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 34: The "Yokos!" - "Oh Yoko" and "Dear Yoko" by John Lennon
In this episode, we go back into the lab to talk about two "Yoko" songs by John Lennon: "Oh Yoko" from 1971's Imagine and "Dear Yoko" from 1980's Double Fantasy. As usual, we discuss the lyrics, the context, the music, and cover versions. Which song do we like better? Which one works better in context on their respective albums? Are there any interesting cover versions of such personal songs?
We a
Episode 248: Beatles "Friends" -- Allen Klein
Apart from Yoko Ono, probably no other figure in the Beatles story is as divisive and hated as much as Allen Klein. Klein was brought into clean up the business disaster that was Apple, and to get a better contract and more money for the Beatles. After his work with Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones, and others, the Beatles gave Klein a chance to improve their finances in 1969-70, with agreements that
Bonus Episode - April Beatles News!
In this episode, we give you some timely Beatles news of upcoming releases, reviews of recent items, and some predictions for the next few months in Beatles releases.
A new, full episode will be coming out soon too!
Thanks for listening!
Feel free to email or record a message to ivegotabeatlespodcast@outlook.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment.
Also, please rate us where
Episode 247: Classic Beatles Gigs: "Drop In" TV Show, Sweden, October 1963
In this episode, we explore an early European gig the Beatles played in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 30, 1963. Their appearance on the TV show Drop In marked the final stop of their first Scandinavian tour. Unlike the frenzied crowds they would soon face, the audience was remarkably well-behaved, allowing the band’s performance to shine. The Beatles themselves seemed to be having a great time, an
Episode 246: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" (1978)
Jump into this episode where we do a fully-detailed analysis and deep dive of the 1978 movie Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band starring Peter Frampton and The Bee Gees, among *numerous* other guest stars of the day like George Burns and Steve Martin. Often deemed one of the worst films of all time, we talk about the absolutely idiotic plot, the terrible acting, some of the awful covers, a few
Episode 245: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 33: "Pipes of Peace" by Paul McCartney
In this episode, we talk about the title song of Paul McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. In addition to our usual discussion of lyrics and music, we talk about the powerful video that accompanied the song starring two "Pauls" (a German and English one!). This was Paul's last #1 in Britain -- does it live up to that reputation all these years later? And as always, we get into the myriad cover v
Episode 244: Review of Ringo Starr, "Look Up"
Happy 2025! We begin this year with our review of Ringo Starr's new album Look Up. We talk about the guest stars who play with Ringo (Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, and others), the songs, the production and songwriting by T-Bone Burnett, the idea of this being a "country" album, Ringo's recent concerts in Nashville (and a cool new setlist!), and much more.
We finish with a bit of Beatles news.
Than
Episode 243: A Look at The Beatles in 1974 with Chip Madinger!
For our last episode of 2024 (and released on the day the Beatles were officially disbanded 50 years ago!), Dave interviews Chip Madinger, co-author of Eight Arms to Hold You and Lennonology, about all the events in the Beatles world in 1974. They talk about John's "Lost Weekend," Walls and Bridges, Paul and Wings in their new incarnation, Ringo's album Goodnight Vienna, and George Harrison's Nort
Episode 242: Annual Holiday Gift Episode and Year in Review
We've made it to the end of another year! One of our yearly traditions is reviewing all the Beatle events in the course of a year, as well as discussing all the releases (music, merchandise, books) across the Beatles universe from 2024. And we always enjoy playing "how much does this item cost," where Chris asks Dave to guess the cost of various Beatles-related items. We also discuss our favorite
Episode 241: Review of "Living In the Material World" by George Harrison (50th Anniversary)
In this episode, we discuss the 50th anniversary edition of George Harrison's 1973 album, Living in the Material World released on November 15, 2024. We talk about the remix, the alternate tracks, the album itself, and where it fits into George's output.
Enjoy!
Feel free to email or record a message to ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we'll include you in our "Please Mr. Postman" segment. Al
Episode 240: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 32 - "I Want To Hold Your Hand!"
We jump in on the 1964/"It was 60 years ago" fun and do a deep dive on "I Want To Hold Your Hand," one of the songs most associated with Beatlemania. We talk about the lyrics, the music, cover recordings and much more.
We also update you on a few bits of news and address a comment from a listener.
Here are some of the covers we discussed:
The Supremes - I want to hold your hand
Al Green - I Wanna
Episode 239: Beatles Friends -- Jim Keltner!
In this episode, we discuss a true Beatles friend, drummer Jim Keltner. The session drummer was a mainstay on Beatles solo albums and performances/tours from John, George, and Ringo in the 1970s, as well as being a member of the Traveling Wilburys. Keltner also played with about everyone in the business, ranging from Gary Lewis and the Playboys to Lana Del Rey, and being one of the most-recorded d
Episode 238: Ringo Starr's "Goodnight Vienna" at 50!
It's the 50th anniversary year of Ringo Starr's album Goodnight Vienna. With contributions from John Lennon, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, and many more, how does it compare to Ringo's popular self-titled album from the previous year? We do one of our patented track-by-track analyses of the album and discuss the packaging, personnel, and chart performance.
We also give you the latest Beatles news!
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Episode 237: Songs Under The Microscope, Vol. 31: "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)"
In this episode, we talk about one of the songs featured on the Beatles' penultimate single as the B-side of "Let it Be" : "You Know My Name (Look Up The Number)." Known as one of the group's quirkiest tunes, we talk about the production that took place over two different years, the music that works like a theme and variations, the ska section that was excised from the final version, and of course
Episode 236: Our Guide to The Beatles, "Live at the BBC," Vol. 1 (1994)
The Beatles: Live at the BBC was released in 1994. The album contained 50+ tracks from some of the 50+ programs the Beatles played on for the BBC during 1962-65. The album was a big hit, selling over 8 million copies, and it was a particular favorite for Dave and Chris who waited in line at a Best Buy in Champaign-Urbana, IL to buy it and get a free poster! We talk about the album, choose our top
Episode 235: Our Discussion of All Things "Mind Games!"
We're back from our summer break with our deep dive into the remix/super deluxe release of John Lennon's 1973 album Mind Games that came out last month. We've never discussed the actual album before, so we begin with a full track-by-track, keeping in mind the current remixing. We then talk about each of the remaining discs, evaluate the content, and hear some listener responses to the album's reis
Episode 234: Review of Paul McCartney and Wings, "One Hand Clapping"
This episode delves into the "new" official release of One Hand Clapping from Paul McCartney and Wings. The sessions were recorded in 1974 with the new version of Wings featuring Jimmy McCullough and Geoff Britton, right after the release of the "Junior's Farm" single. We talk about the packaging, the music, the history, and much more. Enjoy!
Feel free to email or record a message to ivegotabeatle
Episode 233: Classic Beatles Gigs - the 1963 "Royal Variety Performance"
In this episode, we dig into one of the most famous Beatles gigs, the "Royal Variety Performance" in London on November 4, 1963. This was the gig where John Lennon said his famous lines asking the Royals to "rattle [their] jewelry." We go into the background behind the performance, discuss the other performers (the Beatles were the seventh act on the show!), and analyze the four songs the Beatles
Episode 232: Put Them in the Movies, Review of "Let It Be" (1970 and 2024)
In this episode, part of our ongoing Beatles and Beatles-related film series, we discuss and review the Beatles' last film, Let It Be released in 1970...and 2024! We consider the circumstances surrounding the film, give a summary of it, talk about the new version of it on Disney+, and much more. We conclude with a few preliminary thoughts about the upcoming John Lennon Mind Games reissue, includin
Episode 231: Review of Ringo Starr's new EP, "Crooked Boy"
In this episode, we review Ringo Starr's recently released EP, Crooked Boy. We discuss the importance (and benefits) of the album having one creative leader, in this case Linda Perry, and give our thoughts on the lyrics and music of each of the four songs. How does Crooked Boy relate to Ringo's earlier EPs?
Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.com and we
Episode 230: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 30 - The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe"
We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a rant about Record Store Day, and we catch up on al
Episode 229: New Releases from Dhani, Sean, James, and Beyoncé!
In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links:
1. Dhani Harrison, Innerstanding
2. Sean Lennon, Asterisms
3. James McCartney
Episode 228: "Lost" Beatles and Solo Songs
In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more.
Enjoy!
Feel free to email us a message (or record it) at ivegotabeatlespodcast@hotmail.co
Episode 227: A Deep Dive into "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings!
Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in February 2024. Is it Paul's best album?
We also discus
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