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Something About the Beatles

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Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.

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Do academics ruin the Beatles, or help them last? Three scholars join host Robert Rodriguez to explore Beatles Studies: the history of how academia has treated the band, what fans and scholars get right and wrong about each other, and what the field ... more

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The opening chord of "A Hard Day's Night" is one of the most famous sounds in rock history. Musicians still argue about what it is. In this deep dive into the Beatles' A Hard Day's Night album, we break down the chord note by note: John Lennon's and ... more

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There were two John and Yoko documentaries produced in the last year that covered their political activism during their first year in New York, culminating in the pair of One To One concerts in August 1972. The first was a documentary detailing the c... more

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Sixty years ago, The Beatles took their final bow before a paid audience in San Francisco. The occasion was auspicious because they knew this was it: they made sure it was recorded (by Tony Barrow) and photographed (by Jim Marshall). Among the well-w... more

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Recent Guests

Christine Feldman-Barrett
Author of A Women's History of the Beatles and cultural historian
Episode: 335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles
Duncan Driver
Academic researcher in Beatles studies and literary studies
Episode: 335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles
Paul Long
Co-editor of the Journal of Beatles Studies
University of Liverpool
Episode: 335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles
Walter Everett
Musicologist and professor
RPM School
Episode: 334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed
Jack Petruzzelli
Fab Four musician
The Fab Four
Episode: 334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed
Cameron Greider
RPM School
Episode: 334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed
Erika White
Author; upcoming book on the Butcher cover and the Robert Riddicker shoot
Episode: 333: LenOno '72
Naomi Marcus
Friend of Joan Baez; attendee of the Candlestick Park meeting with the Beatles
Beatles-related circle, photographer subject
Episode: 332: Candlestick at 60 with Naomi Marcus
Don Dannemann
Musician, Circle; former member of The Circle and Rondells
The Circle
Episode: 331: Full Cyrkle with Don Dannemann

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Robert Rodriguez
Host of Something About The Beatles; longtime interviewer and Beatle historian guiding in-depth conversations with a wide range of guests.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • The gold standard for Beatles podcasts

    Robert's depth of research and the caliber of guests he brings on make this the podcast I most look forward to every two weeks. Whether it's a deep dive into a single song's history or a conversation with someone who was actually there, SATB always finds an angle I haven't heard before. Nine years in and still consistently excellent — highly recommend to any Beatles fan, casual or serious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beatles song titles
    United States4 months ago
  • Not terrible

    Not bad, but the intros are way too long and there are so many inaccuracies that it can be annoying at times.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    @Jmai9
    United States5 months ago
  • Still a good podcast but

    Miss some of the early episodes, those were some of my favorites :(

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CanadianWhey
    United States6 months ago
  • informative

    What happened to the Buskin cohost episodes. Those were some of the better ones 🥺

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JakeHansen69
    United States6 months ago
  • The best

    This is the absolute best pod out there for serious fans.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dpt1213
    United States8 months ago

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Critics call out production edits or past guest selections, but overall sentiment leans positive.
Fans appreciate the thoughtful, long-form discussions and archived perspectives.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of topics and guests, often noting the show's credibility and host knowledge.

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Talking Points

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335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles
Q: What should people keep in mind when reading a book, watching a documentary or reading someone's memoir about the Beatles?
Duncan Driver says there is no single truth or interpretation of the Beatles, while Christine Feldman-Barrett recommends considering the author's purpose, relationship to the subject and the context in which the work was produced.
335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles
Q: Who is the Journal of Beatles Studies aimed at, and what is the end goal of curating Beatles articles?
Paul Long says the open-access journal creates a point of reference for exploring Beatles Studies across disciplines, with rigorous, sourced research and contributions from academics, independent scholars and fans.
334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed
Q: Was Tom Petty's use of the 12-string guitar honoring what had already been done, or did those musicians take it in a different direction?
Petruzzelli says Petty embraced the Beatles' use of the instrument as an arrangement element, while Greider describes how the Byrds combined the sound with folk and Indian musical textures.
334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed
Q: Was the voice crack on the repeat of the bridge in “If I Fell” real, or was it a mixing thing?
Everett says it is McCartney's real voice cracking, left in the stereo mix, and that the sound makes the lyric's expression of pain more affecting.
SATB SPECIAL - JANE WIEDLIN
Q: What was the turning point that pushed the Go-Go's toward pop while maintaining their punk roots?
The band balanced catchy pop elements with a fast, punk-influenced tempo, preserving a strong pop melody while maintaining the edge and energy of punk, which helped them cross over without losing their identity.

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Listeners gravitate toward insider-level Beatles histories, deep dives into specific eras, gear anecdotes, and archival storytelling. Episodes frequently pair veteran journalists, photographers, engineers, and musicians with a curious host who guides rigorous analysis through a wide range of topics—from PR ecosystems and archival photography to instrument provenance and film context. A notable strength is the breadth of guests, spanning academic perspectives, industry insiders, and skilled practitioners, all anchored by a coherent through-line about legacy, craft, and cultural impact. The show stands out for its willingness to connect micro-details (like a specific instrument or photograph) to larger stories about the Beatles' career and im... more

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1. Christine Feldman-Barrett
2. Duncan Driver
3. Paul Long
4. Walter Everett
5. Jack Petruzzelli
6. Cameron Greider
7. Erika White
8. Naomi Marcus

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