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Episode 44: Some Thoughts on the Reissue of "A Hard Day's Night"

Listen in as we talk about the new Criterion Collection reissue of A Hard Day's Night, the first Beatles film.  In the spirit of former film critic Roger Ebert (a huge fan of the movie), we both give it "two thumbs up!" We talk about our favorite scenes, the quality of the reissue, and some of the extras in the package. 

Episode 43: Paul is Live in Kansas City!

We're back with a review of Paul's concert in Kansas City, MO on July 16.  Chris and Dave recorded this podcast together in the same room for the first time as well.  Two thumbs up from both of us!

If you attended or are attending Paul's shows this summer or fall, please let us know your thoughts.

Episode 42: "Mother Nature's Dunce: The Career Mistakes of Paul McCartney"

We already addressed John Lennon's dubious career moves in an earlier episode, so it's time to have some fun with Paul McCartney's!  We describe 12 mistakes that caused Paul some damage throughout his long career, including dealings with MJ, a lack of quality control, and a plethora of live albums.  Tune in to hear the rest and share your own thoughts or nominations on our Facebook page.

Episode 41: Reverse Covers, Vol. 2: The Solo Years

If you enjoyed our first episode of "reverse covers," you'll like the second episode.  You'll hear original songs by many artists including Chuck Berry, Ella Fitzgerald, Sam Cooke, and even a return of Hoagy Carmichael.  Let us know your favorite songs on our Facebook page.

Episode 40: John Lennon's "Walls and Bridges"

Time for some John Lennon! Hear us discuss John Lennon's 1974 solo album Walls and Bridges, which contains some of his most famous solo music -- and some underrated tunes. Hopefully this episode will cause you to dig out the album and give it another listen. 

Episode 39: "Reverse Covers," Vol. 1

Ever heard some of the original songs the Beatles covered?  Have you ever heard of singers like Little Willie Littlefield, Dr. Feelgood, and Larry Williams?  If not, check out the latest episode where we play and discuss the original versions of songs that the Beatles later covered.  We will also look at solo covers in a future episode.

(apologies for the sound quality in the first part of the episode)

Episode 38: "Apple Scruffs," Vol. 1: Badfinger!

We present the first episode in an occasional series we'll call "Apple Scruffs," in which we look at some of the artists the Beatles signed to their record label, Apple.  In this inaugural episode, we look at the music and career of the most successful group (besides the Beatles) signed to Apple, Badfinger.  Their story reads like a Shakespeare tragedy, but along the way features some great music and intimate Beatles connections.  If you've seen the final episode of "Breaking Bad," or listened to classic rock radio, you've heard plenty of Badfinger. 

Episode 37: 50th Anniversary Wrap-up!

In this episode we talk about some recent events commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles coming to America.  Dave gives a full report from the "It Was 50 Years Ago Today" academic conference in Altoona, PA, and Chris shares his thoughts about the Beatles tributes on the Grammy awards and in the special featuring covers by many current pop stars.