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McGuigan Brothers Podcast

Billy McGuigan
Steely Dan
The Beatles
The Dark Side Of the Moon
California
Eagles
Hotel California
Abbey Road
The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds
Pink Floyd
Fleetwood Mac
Brian Wilson
Led Zeppelin
Paul Mccartney
God Only Knows
John Lennon
Rumours
Rubber Soul
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sloop John B

Each episode Billy, Matthew and Ryan McGuigan drop the needle on a classic record - breaking it down track by track. It’s part album autopsy, part family therapy session and all music love.

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This week on The McGuigan Brothers Podcast, we unwrap Christmas Portrait. The Carpenters’ 1978 holiday classic that didn’t just soundtrack Christmas… it became part of it.Billy, Matthew, and Ryan dig into how this album was built slowly across the 19... more

We flip the record and finish the journey. In Part Two of our Sgt. Pepper deep dive, we take on Side Two. The spiritual turn, the music-hall detour, the suburban meltdown, the hard-charging reprise, and one of the most important closing tracks ever r... more

For our 25th episode, we’re diving into the first half of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The moment the Beatles stopped being a touring band and became something completely different. We walk through the end of Beatlemania, the “Strawberry Fi... more

This week, The McGuigan Brothers dive deep into John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band. The groundbreaking 1970 album that launched Lennon’s solo career after the Beatles breakup. Featuring raw vocals, primal scream therapy, and stripped-down performances from... more

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Hosts

Billy McGuigan
Co-host of this music commentary show, sharing insights and personal stories about classic albums alongside his brothers.
Matthew McGuigan
Co-host of the podcast, providing analysis and personal anecdotes about albums along with his brothers.
Ryan McGuigan
Co-host who contributes to the musical discussions and personal stories alongside his brothers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 93 ratings
  • Great album deep dives

    As a professional appreciator of music with no actual skill, I love to hear the takes of actual professionals. The different opinions and inside info makes me look at the albums I love in a new way. Fingers crossed for a Bowie album dive. 🤞

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    5
    Tammywage
    United States9 months ago
  • Listened for 30 seconds that was enough

    On the Glass Onion song episode the narrators said Paul's "bike accident was Nov '66 and you could see his mouth injury in the Day Tripper promo video. Wrong and wrong. He injured it over Christmas time 1965 on a moped. You can see the effects in the Paperback Writer and Rain videos shot in spring of 1966. Your credibility is shot. I unfollowed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mr interval
    United States3 years ago
  • 2nd Request for You Never Give Me Your Money

    Saw a performance of ‘Yesterday and Today’ at Nazareth College in Rochester, NY in March with my husband and we thought you all were brilliant!! (Just as an aside, it was pretty much the last fun thing we did before COVID). So excited to learn of your incredibly enjoyable podcast. Really informative and kind of hilarious. As someone who’s always defaulted in interest to the genius of Beatles lyrics, it’s pretty awesome to listen to a discussion I can (basically) understand that’s about the music... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Katiep-67
    United States6 years ago
  • Glass onion podcast

    It’s always nice to hear a discussion of the Beatles from a musicians point of view, so this podcast is a treat. The two guys don’t pretend to be Beatles scholars, but they know enough to be able to discuss songs fluently with some historical perspective thrown in. They also don’t take themselves to seriously, so the banter is definitely on the humorous side. Gotta say I enjoy it and hope they continue. My only complaint is that they don’t take the time to explain a passage or example by actuall... more

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    kdkdhdb
    United States6 years ago
  • Savannah Fans

    A group came to see you at the Sav Historic Theater for Buddy Holly Review earlier this year. You were fabulous and husband and I are spreading the word about you. We may fly to Omaha to see you when life returns to normal. Signed up for your updates and found your podcast. So excited

    Stay safe and rest your fab voice !!!!!!

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    SavannahKye
    United States6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many listeners appreciate the depth of insight into classic albums and personal connections made during discussions.
Some have expressed a desire for more in-depth musical examples to illustrate points during episodes.
The humorous and relatable banter among the hosts keeps audiences engaged.

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Hotel California
Q: Matthew, tell me about the first time that you heard Hotel California.
The song has been around my whole life, but the first time I listened to the album was last week when we decided to do this album.

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What is McGuigan Brothers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

An engaging exploration of classic albums forms the core of this podcast, where three brothers share their passion for music through track-by-track analyses and personal anecdotes. Each episode provides a unique mix of nostalgic storytelling and insightful critique, highlighting the emotional connections they have with the music, the artists behind it, and the cultural contexts of the albums discussed. The combination of humor and sincerity creates an accessible atmosphere for music lovers, making it easier to appreciate both well-known and underrated records in rock history. Noteworthy themes often include personal reminiscences, discussions of music production, and the broader implications of song lyrics and performances, offering listene... more

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