Why The Beatles Matter returns for a new season with “A New Phase,” a heartfelt reflection on music, memory, creativity, and reinvention inspired by the phrase “new phase Beatles album” found on the back cover of "Let It Be."

In this season premiere, Sean Gaillard reflects on hearing “Two of Us” in "Project Hail Mary" on his birthday and why the song and the Let It Be album continue to resonate so deeply in his life. Born on the exact same day "Let It Be" was released, May 8, 1970, Sean explores the personal connection he has always felt with the final official Beatles studio album and how certain songs continue to find us at exactly the right moments.

The episode also revisits The Revolver Effect ahead of "Revolver’s" 60th anniversary this summer and explores the courage, experimentation, and creative reinvention that continue to make The Beatles relevant across generations. Sean also reflects on the upcoming 3 Savile Row experience opening in London in 2027 and what that legendary place represents for fans, storytellers, and music lovers around the world.

This episode marks the beginning of a new phase for the podcast with future conversations, reflections, anniversary celebrations, and upcoming guests centered on why The Beatles still matter and why their music continues to help us understand what it means to be human.