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The podcast that celebrates and explores the words written about America's band, The Beach Boys... more
FAQs about Pet Reads - The Beach Boys Books Podcast:How many episodes does Pet Reads - The Beach Boys Books Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.
May 03, 2025SMiLE - David Leaf Part 2The second part of the terrific chat with David Leaf.This episode's Pet Soundalike is Surf's Up as performed at the All Star Tribute to brian Wilson from 2001, on youtube as its not on streaming services to add to the playlist!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmR8a36x_MA&pp=ygUZc3VyZnMgdXAgYWxsIHN0YXIgdHJpYnV0ZQ%3D%3D...more44minPlay
April 16, 2025SMiLE - David Leaf Part 1David Leaf returns to Pet Reads to talk all about his superb oral history of SMiLE, which covers the 60s as well as the 2000s. Including interviews from all the main players in the story of the album, it's a must read for a new fan to the ultimate Brianistas!...more46minPlay
April 09, 2025Smile - Domenic Priore Part 2The second part of the great SMiLE chat with Domenic.Do also check out his recently revived website for Dumb Angel, a real treasure trove!https://dumbangelgazette.co.uk/...more45minPlay
December 11, 2024Smile - Domenic Priore - Part 1We return to the infinitely fascinating world of Smile with part 1 of this chat with Domenic Priore, one of the pre-eminent voices on the subject....more41minPlay
October 22, 2024God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys & The California Myth - David Leaf - Part 2Part two of the discussion with David Leaf about God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and The California Myth.This also features David's choice of Pet Soundalike!...more45minPlay
October 16, 2024God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys & The California Myth - David Leaf - Part 1There are not many books in the Beach Boys library that have been as influential and celebrated as the various editions of the one that's episode's focus.David Leaf joins Pet Reads to talk about God Only Knows, the 2022 update of the landmark 1978 release, The California Myth....more44minPlay
October 12, 2023Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys: The Complete Guide - Andrew DoeThis episode proved to be a showcase for this author's terrific knowledge and experience with the band. It was a delight to welcome Andrew Doe to talk about his thorough review of the band's output in his Complete Guide book, from 1997 and revised in 2004.Hear Andrew's knowledge on the recordings as well as many of his links with leading names in the world of The Beach Boys!Andrew's website: http://bellagio10452.com/index.htmlMusic: KejaR https://kejarmusic.com/ Artwork: Saar Mano https://www.instagram.com/saarmano/...more1h 23minPlay
October 04, 2023What They Heard: How The Beatles, Beach Boys & Bob Dylan Listened To Each Other & Changed Music Forever - Luke MeddingsThis episode sees the expansion of The Beach Boys' world to include their contemporaries, as Ed talks to Luke Meddings about his tremendous 2021 study of how three 60s musical heavyweights influenced each other and the world.In What They Heard, Luke plots chronologically each artist's releases to see how they drove each others creativity - it's a must read!Music: KejaR https://kejarmusic.com/Artwork: Saar Mano https://www.instagram.com/saarmano/ ...more1hPlay
September 28, 2023Tired of California: The Beach Boys' Holland Revisited - Marc SchusterThe focus turns to what many deem their favourite album by the band in this episode, as Ed talks to Marc Schuster about his book all about the 'Holland' album.Music: KejaR https://kejarmusic.com/Artwork: Saar Mano https://www.instagram.com/saarmano/...more1hPlay
September 20, 2023Smile - Luis SanchezThis episode is an interesting discussion with Luis Sanchez about his book about the lost masterpiece that is Smile, which is released as part of the 33 1/3 series of music books.We hear about the writing process, the reasons for choosing this album as the focal point, as well as Luis meeting one of the major players in the writing and recording!Music: KejaR https://kejarmusic.com/Artwork: Saar Mano https://www.instagram.com/saarmano/...more53minPlay
FAQs about Pet Reads - The Beach Boys Books Podcast:How many episodes does Pet Reads - The Beach Boys Books Podcast have?The podcast currently has 16 episodes available.