Returning from their break, Eleanor and Tony explore some heavy hitter "H" songs. Just wait until you hear where the lads got their crazy titles from this time. Plus: Is "Happiness is a Warm Gun" a drug song? Did Paul invent heavy metal? And wh...

A trio of "good" songs, a big disagreement, and a provocative comparison of Paul McCartney and LeBron James. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

Tony's audio engineer brother Daniel joins the pod to explain why those stereo mixes sound so bad, the still underrated contributions of George Martin, and the mystery of the bouzouki. Follow along with the song list from this episode, availabl...

Tony and Eleanor welcome a VIP guest to the podcast, a lifelong Beatles fan who saw the boys perform live (twice!) in the heart of Beatlemania.  Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

Eleanor and Tony read some fan mail, settle the hottest Beatles debate (with data!), rate and review some underrated songs, and give tribute to a big Beatles fan, David Lynch. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

Eleanor and Tony put the playlists down and pick up their pens for a detour into leisurely analysis of "Eleanor Rigby". Jars, socks, and iambic pentameter? Who is it for? Want to join the ride and rate these bad boys yourself? Shoot us ...

In a titular episode, Tony battles COVID and a crippling Twin Peaks addiction, but the show must go on. Eleanor shares piles of research on two songs oddly-inspired by film soundtracks and two inspired by chauffeurs. And: has George been shortc...

The new year brings a new songwriter into the fold: one Richard Starkey! Tony and Eleanor explore Ringo's origin story, Billy Preston's contributions to Let It Be, and the dull stories behind a couple of dull songs. And who exactly is the hotte...

Tony and Eleanor take a break from the Fab Four discography for a very special holiday episode. Which Beatle released the best Christmas song in their solo career? Plus: a Chrismukkah trivia game! Follow along with the song list from this episo...

A friend of the pod joins the quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Plus: Is it possible to meditate too much? Can Eleanor salvage her status as lead researcher after Tony’s deep dive into Let It Be? Follow along with the s...

The two leaders of the Beatles face off in a battle of classic songs. Can the second half of Abbey Road be broken up into individual songs? Do we have to swear off swearing? Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

A new film about Brian Epstein is discussed, Eleanor finds parallels between the lads and Blink 182, and George continues to catch strays. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

Eleanor quizzes Tony about the Baby Beatles and the "B" songs reveal the inadequacy of 2009's remastered recordings. Plus: What's up with "Back in the U.S.S.R.?" Is Abbey Road overrated? Who is "the leader of the Beatles"? Follow along with the...

The lads from Liverpool send a special message to the pod and the casting choices for the four new Beatles biopics are discussed. Follow along with the song list from this episode, available on

Eleanor and Tony continue their quest to determine the greatest songwriter in the Beatles. Is there a modern day equivalent to Beatlemania? Can Tony perfect his Beatles impressions? Is George Harrison a bad guitar player? Follow along with the ...

Eleanor and Tony, partners in life and podcasting, begin their journey through the Fab Four's discography. As they rate and discuss every song in alphabetical order, they will determine once and for all who is the better songwriter, Lennon or M...