Blotto Beatles

So here's the thing, y'all; we normally get right into our episode description, but -- if you listen to this one -- you will hear that we have a good friend fighting a mother effer of a disease in ALS.  To say it's been an eyeopening experience for us is an understatement.  To that end, Blotto Beatles is hosting an event in support of the incredible nonprofit organization, ALS One - a live virtual trivia night on Friday, 2/26/21.  For more info on how to play and donate, please visit https://www.blottobeatles.com/trivia.  We would love to have you be part of something that is so important to us.
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In Episode 19 we go deep into the Venn diagram that is the Beatles and WCW wrestling; a welcome to our guest and good bud, Tucker;  a return of our good bud and new associate producer, Chris; the review of Chris' episode that just said "...at some point I was just listening to see if he would say guitar again;" Tucker's mom's hot takes on the Stones vs. the Beatles; some information on ALS and ALS One; yup, medicinal; Scotty's discomfort  camping with
Tommy and Becker; Becker's discomfort with Tommy's new catchphrase "poo poos;" Tucker arguing that everyone poo poos; how the Beatles are for the children; and a discussion on the Rubber Soul song "In My Life" that hits moments of reflection, humor, sadness, honesty, and nostalgia.  As Becker says in the episode, "This [one] is real." 

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Associate Producer: Christian Soule (@master_blaster)
Guest: Tucker Wood (FB: Tucker T. Wood)
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

It's a Blotto Beatles Chaser Extrasode!  After some exciting news from Blotto HQ, we were joined in the virtual Abbey Road by author John F. Lyons who regaled us with tales of English beer, deep dish pizza, and his newly released book JOY AND FEAR: THE BEATLES, CHICAGO, AND THE 1960s.

Check us out this Saturday, February 13th, on The Alphabetical Fugazi podcast.  We were chuffed to join Ian in discussing the Fugazi song, "I'm So Tired."

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Guest: John F. Lyons (@JohnFLyons2, which we follow)
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

We kick off episode 18 by discussing Paul McCartney's first time trying LSD; the Beatles as the original boy band; the introduction of our guest and dear friend, Samantha; Sam's DIY homemade pretzel necklaces; Becker's decidedly anti-Snyder's pretzel stance; how the Beatles created something for everyone with the song "Something;" which Beatle would kiss Tommy; Becker's decidedly anti-French horn stance; authentic friends talking about authentic Paul in authentic relationships; when Sam called us punk; Paul saying, "Let me sing a song about a raccoon;"  super cool awesome cable knit sweater Paul McCartney; Ringo as Ikea; George as Bernie and Phil's; some more French horn talk; maybe our longest ranking discussion ever; and the relationship-based tune, "For No One."

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Guest: Samantha C. (No handle, just be kind to each other)
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

It's episode 17 and it's our first attempt at a day drinking show.  For this endeavor we welcome guest Sam Whiles from the Paul or Nothing podcast to discuss what happens when Macca is denied a room upgrade, Linda McCartney's sausages, how EP Scotty C plays with turkey, how British podcasts break up, WHO the Beatles are, our fathers' old records vs. Sam's father's old iPod, even more Star Wars talk, even more anti-Martin sentiment from Becker, how hard the piano is, mishearing the lyric "silly girl," asking "What's a city girl?" and the sheepdog inspired White Album song, "Martha My Dear."

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Guest: Sam Wiles (@McCartneyPod; Paul or Nothing Podcast)
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

Episode 16 is here and we kick things off by discussing Disney's newest IP purchase, Becker's disappointment with being nerdy about more than one thing, the first installment of "You Never Give Us Beer Money," a generous donation from listener Simon K, our first Black Velvets, why the Beatles were once called "the only band that matters,"  why Pilgrims were so small, if they made Ringo crouch down during the shoot for "With the Beatles,"  grumpy George Harrison, just a smattering of Michael J. Fox talk, a comparison between the bass innovation of McCartney and Mike Watt, Les is More Claypool, and the original George Harrison original "Don't Bother Me."

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

It's a holiday week, so we wanted to give the gift of an early release featuring our pod pals from Ranking the Beatles.  In episode 15 we discuss the new super-duper group, the first time anyone has ever rewritten the lyrics of an existing song to be about the Beatles, the second time anyone has ever rewritten the lyrics of an existing song to be about the Beatles, real talk on what it means to start your own pandemic podcast based on the Beatles, how the word "cold" means very different things in Massachusetts and Louisiana, Becker really stretching out in his musical tastes as he introduces the Beatles, the third Gallagher brother - Gallagher Gallagher, an insufferable number of Oasis songs, the idea of hanging out in person, how fast Paul can sing, and the Beatles folk-twinged number "I've Just Seen a Face."

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Guests: Jonathan and Julia from Ranking the Beatles (rankingthebeatles.com; IG: @rankingthebeatles)
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

Episode 14  is here, no matter how many times we say it's Episode 13!  In this episode we discuss the upcoming release of The Beatles Two Anthology; Becker's jazz podcasting; our guest Chris McKittrick and his new book on Tom Petty, SOMEWHERE YOU FEEL FREE; Dylan at a BBQ; Petty on the Starship Enterprise; some Orbisongs; The Traveling Wilburys; who killed George Harrison; The Beatles Anthology; and the ghostly tune "Free As A Bird."

Thanks to sweepstakes winner Tim (IG: @nodisassemble) for picking this week's Magical Mystery Word. 

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a shop!  Grab some merch.  You can also drunk dial us here or leave us a tip in our new tip jar (don't forget to include a message telling us what drinks we should drink with the money).

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Guest: Chris McKittrick (@pettylosangeles; @ChrisMcKit)
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

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 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a new shop!  Grab some merch.

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

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 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a new shop!  Grab some merch.

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Guest: Chris McKittrick (@ChrisMcKitt; @PettyLosAngeles)
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck

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, an LSD bicycle, a cheeky Paul, Chrissy McSneezy, and the guitar based tune “Day Tripper.”

As always, 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 also take the time to rate and review us on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

We have a new shop!  Grab some merch.

See the canonical, argument-ending list of Beatles songs we are assembling here: https://www.blottobeatles.com/list; listen to it on Spotify here.

Please remember to enjoy Blotto Beatles responsibly.

Peace and Love.

Hosts: Becker and Tommy
Guest: Chris (@master_blaster)
Executive Producer: Scotty C.
Additional Musical Supervision: RB (@ryanobrooks)
#PeteBestGetThatCheck