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Ranking The Beatles

Jonathan and Julia Pretus
The Beatles
Beatles
Paul Mccartney
Baby's In Black
George Harrison
Free As a Bird
Lady Madonna
New Orleans
Breakfast With the Beatles
One After 909
Now and Then
Savoy Truffle
Fest For Beatles Fans
Fats Domino
You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away
Abbey Road
John Lennon
Mardi Gras
Jeff Lynne
Brooklyn Museum

Musician and self-described Beatles fanatic Jonathan Pretus ranked the entire recorded catalog of the Beatles, because he's a big, big nerd. Then he decided to make a podcast to talk with other people and learn about their connection with The Beatles' music. Tune in as Jonathan and his guests, joined by his co-host/wife Julia (a more level-headed, casual fan) discuss the rankings, what they think ... more

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Originally released March 16, 2021

Sometimes, all it takes to write a signature song is...quitting your band. During a sabbatical from the tense White Album sessions of 1968, a trip on Peter Sellers' boat gave Ringo the inspiration for "Octopus's Ga... more

It's weird how many songs the Beatles have that aren't "hits" but are still universally loved. It seems everyone knows and loves "I've Just Seen A Face," despite never being a single and never appearing on the big compilations. Maybe it's just one th... more

McCartney's ability to craft the most capitvating, simple, and gorgeous melodies never fails to amaze. Conceived (we think/he tells us) as a song of encouragement and support for the civil rights movement, in full swing by 1968, "Blackbird" has becom... more

One of the best things about the White Album is seeing so many different sides of each Beatle. To close out the first disc, we get a rare glimpse of the really vulnerable and sensitive John, a side we really haven't seen laid bare prior to this. It's... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Petruzelli
Musician, producer, songwriter, and founding member of The Fab Faux.
The Fab Faux
Episode: #72 - I've Just Seen A Face with guest Jack Petruzelli
Allan Kozinn
Freelance journalist, music critic, and co-author of "The McCartney Legacy"
The McCartney Legacy
Episode: #73 - Blackbird with Allan Kozinn (author, The McCartney Legacy)
Jude Southerland Kessler
A leading expert on John Lennon and author of the John Lennon series.
Author, John Lennon series
Episode: #74 - Julia with Jude Southerland Kessler
Robert Rodriguez
Host of Something About the Beatles, Beatle scholar and author
Something About the Beatles
Episode: #75 - Get Back with Robert Rodriguez & Jerry Hammack
Jerry Hammack
Artist, producer, mix engineer, and author of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals
Episode: #75 - Get Back with Robert Rodriguez & Jerry Hammack
Blotto Beatles
Podcasting pals of Jonathan and Julia who share a similar love for The Beatles
Blotto Beatles
Episode: #76 - Slow Down with guests Blotto Beatles
Jason Kruppa
Music writer, podcaster, and photographer
Producing the Beatles
Episode: #77 - Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds with Jason Kruppa
Sara Schmidt
Author and creator of meetthebeatlesforreal.com
Meet The Beatles For Real
Episode: #78 - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) with author Sara Schmidt
Vinyl Benjy
Well-known record collector and social media personality
Episode: #79 - Taxman with Vinyl Benjy

Hosts

Jonathan Pretus
Host and Beatles fanatic, passionate about discussing and ranking the Beatles' music alongside insightful guests.
Julia Pretus
Co-host and casual fan, offering a more grounded perspective in discussions about the Beatles' music.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 197 ratings
  • Really Enjoy the Pod

    Firstly, I must say that I really like the podcast. The guests are excellent and there are some lovely little nuggets of trivia. However, and maybe this just comes with the territory of ranking so many songs, each episode seems to be Jonathan pointing out the problems with the song in order to justify where it is in the ranking. I don’t want to hear about the perceived flaws of ‘The Long and Winding Road’ or ‘Hey Jude’, two of the greatest songs ever written by anybody. It’s ok to say, ‘I love t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    I Shot John Lennon
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Blackbird!

    But complain you do! Paul still gets dissed, but thanks, Julia, I agree Blackbird is wonderful on it’s its own accord, & thanks guys for a good discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellygfg
    Canada5 months ago
  • Good vibes

    My new go-to Beatles pod. So much fun! I have personally ranked the Beatles in various ways with a good friend, so I love that Jonathan took this on and we get their deep dive on every song. The guests I’ve heard so far have been really enjoyable, and it’s one of those podcasts where you feel like you’re in a room with some likeminded friends. Looking forward to hearing the rest of the rankings! And I REALLY appreciate the lack of ads, bc some podcasts are soooo jarring with the relentless ad br... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DamDamDammy
    United States9 months ago
  • 英語のリスニングとしても非常に役に立つ

    色々なトリビアや音楽ファンにはたまらないコアなビートルズトークを聴けるのが良い。日本人にとって聞き取りやすいが遅すぎない英語なのでリスニングの練習としても有用だと思う。

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    インムのクニのドラゴン田中
    Japana year ago
  • Enthusiastic Assessments Spoiled By Political Views

    Entertaining look at the Fabs' catalogue and Jonathan's enthusiasm and love for it comes through. Some baffling, low rankings of obviously superior tracks i.e. Back In The USSR and The Long And Winding Road. Some good guests too. My advice to the presenters would be to keep their political allegiances to themselves as listeners are there for music/entertainment and not to be brainwashed. Not great to alienate some people and things said can date very quickly opening you up to looking rather fo... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Justin7169
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Some listeners express frustration about the hosts' occasional political comments, preferring a focus solely on music.
There are positive remarks about the depth of insights shared by guests and the hosts' rapport.
Overall, the show is viewed as informative and reminiscent of friendly debates among friends who share a passion for music.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous discussions about Beatles songs and the ranking format.

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#178 - Octopus' Garden with The Beths
Q: How would you see The Beatles or George Martin as having influenced how you work?
Hugely influenced. I wanted to completely be The Beatles and live that whole life.
#178 - Octopus' Garden with The Beths
Q: Would you be able to point to anything that you find as an influence, Beatles wise in any part of what you do?
For me, I would say that's the only record I've listened to.
#178 - Octopus' Garden with The Beths
Q: How did the band first get together?
The abridged backstory is probably maybe 2015 or so.
#178 - Octopus' Garden with The Beths
Q: How has it been for you working around that over the last year?
It's been an odd time for everybody. We've been lucky at the most.
#78 - Norwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown) with author Sara Schmidt
Q: What brought you to write the book about the Beatles' fan clubs?
The lack of documentation about the differences between the US and UK fan clubs made me realize it needed to be written.

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Exploring the entire recorded catalog of one of the greatest bands in history, the discussion features refreshing insights from both die-hard fans and casual listeners. Each episode typically includes the hosts engaging with various guests to analyze song rankings, personal connections to the music, and the cultural significance of the Beatles' legacy. The dynamic between Jonathan, a passionate Beatles fanatic, and Julia, his more relaxed co-host, offers an enjoyable balance of deep analysis and light-hearted commentary. The podcast is notable for its lively debates, trivia, and humorous anecdotes surrounding the Beatles' music and their impact on popular culture, making it a must-listen for fans of all levels.

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2. Allan Kozinn
3. Jude Southerland Kessler
4. Robert Rodriguez
5. Jerry Hammack
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7. Jason Kruppa
8. Sara Schmidt

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