"Mike sees the Beach Boys' ability to play for Republican and Democratic presidents as key to their longevity, but as the country becomes more divided, it's their biggest weakness. It's the reason why the Mike and Brian wars were always bigger than each of them. They're just Hawaiian-shirt clad symbols in a wider schism in American culture, but they're also two sides of the same coin."

We've been tough on self-proclaimed "Antichrist" Michael Edward Love all season. Maybe it's time to give the old man a chance. Krista channels her inner Maharishi to guide Rosie on the path to enlightenment… a deep dive into the mind of her fellow Pisces, from his beginnings as sheet metal nepotism to his role as the money-minded frontman of America's ultimate family band. At last, we've come to unleash the LOVE (pun always intended). Krista imagines which Transcendental Meditation retreats a young Mike Love would've shilled for if Instagram had existed in the 60s and Rosie goes deep on Beach Boys reddit to seek out other fans of "California Saga (Big Sur)." Both hosts agree that "Well, piss on you, Banana. I like it" is the standout quote of LOVE & MERCY.

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