JG McQuarrie And Andrew Deacon

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The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThink For YourselfTime for George's first entry into Rubber Soul as JG and Andrew tackle Think For Yourself. Is the song as bitter as it sometimes appears? How does the political angle work? And who's the impost important player on the track? Plus we dive into the postbag for a little correspondence. (Also, apologies for JG's slightly odd sound - thanks to some technical constrains, the sound quality isn't it's usual high standard. Apologies, folks!) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: J...2025-06-1140 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastNowhere ManIt's time for a minor-league Lennon "classic" this week as we stray into Nowhere, Man (cough). Does the song deserve its high reputation? Is it fair to call it entry-level Beatles? And does it have the weight that's often attributed to it? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2025-05-2830 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou Won't See MeWe turn to relationships and their success or lack thereof as Paul gives us "You Won't See Me" this week. How does the song stand up to the other Jane Asher songs? How must it feel to have your relationship very publically catalogued in this way? And is the song a little under-rated? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2025-05-1435 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastNorwegian Wood (This Bird Has Flown)Time for a bit of Scandi fun this episode as we indulge in a bit of Norwegian Wood (missus). Does the song represent a genuinely new direction for The Beatles? Does it actually manage to qualify as poetry? And are there any cover versions that do it justice? Plus we dip into the mailbox for a bit of commentary. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produc...2025-04-3051 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDrive My CarIt's time for a fresh new album with a fresh new sound this episode, as JG and Andrew kick off their Rubber Soul discussions with Drive My Car. Does the song prove to be a worthy album opener? Are there any interesting cover versions? Does this truly herald a new period in the band's history? And, perhaps most importantly, why did nobody check out the Beat Bugs episode with this title? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… An...2025-04-1640 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDay TripperWe flip the single this episode to cover the other A side of the first doube-A, Day Tripper. Do Andrew and JG manage to settle which is the best of the two songs? Does Day Tripper stand up to We Can Work It Out's high bar? And how many cover versions do you need to listen to in order to find a decent one? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Pr...2025-04-0237 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastWe Can Work It OutIt's time for not only a double-A single but in some ways the double-A single. In this case, Andrew and JG are tackling We Can Work It Out first (despite some faffing about). Is it the better of the two songs on the single? Will they both agree on which song is superior? And does the song work on its own terms? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Pro...2025-03-1930 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI'm DownIt's something of a minisode this week, as JG and Andrew plug a(nother) gap by covering I'm Down vastly out of sequence (but hey, at least they remembered!). Does the song work as a straightforward rocker? Is there a cover version that might surpass the original? And do minisodes work (answers to the mailbag please!)? Plus... well, plus nothing actually - it is a minisode! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blo...2025-03-0514 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastHelp! (Album!)We draw our various discussions around Help! to a conclusion as JG and Andrew finally get to tackle the entirety of the actual album itself. Does the album cohere as a single unit despite being half-soundtrack, half-other-stuff? Is it effective as an overall piece of product? And does it really signify a change of eras? Plus we jump into our inbox once again for a little listener correspondence. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Bl...2025-02-1949 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastHelp! (Movie!)We return to movie-land this week as Help! hoves unconvincingly into view. Is the movie a worthy successor to A Hard Day's Night? Is the depiction of race as bad as everyone thinks it is? And, perhaps most importantly, is it actually entertaining in any way? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2025-02-051h 07

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYesterdayWith the unquestionable professionalism that everyone has come to expect from this podcast, unfortunately Dizzy Miss Lizzy got posted instead of Yesterday. Entirely JG's fault and he holds his hands up and admits it. Which is nice. So, um, here's Yesterday! Is one of the best-known songs of all time really worthy of that reputation? Is it possible to discuss the song without lapsing into conversations about cover versions? And is it a song that benefits from being covered anyway? Also, we're moving our posting day to Wednesdays now, rather than Saturdays. So now you...2025-01-2239 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDizzy Miss LizzyWe wrap up the Help! album this week with the closer, the classic (in some, none, or more sense of the word) Dizzy Miss Lizzy. Does the song provide a worthy album closer? As the last "proper" rock'n'roll cover version, does it earn its place alongside the likes of "Boys" and "Twist and Shout"? And will tracks like this be missed going forwards? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology 2025-01-1126 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI've Just Seen A FaceTime for a bit of folk this episode as JG and Andrew face up to I've Just Seen A Face. How does the old folk angle work? Would this song have worked in the movie, had it been written in time? And do Simon and Garfunkel comparisons work? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-12-2828 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastTell Me What You SeeTell me what you hear this week, other than two people struggling to find mind to say about Help!'s latest efforts to keep us listening, Tell Me What You See. How Monkeesian is the song? Did John or Paul have much to say about it? And how much of a salvage job can a funky electric piano achieve? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produce...2024-12-1421 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou Like Me Too MuchThings take a turn for the meh this week as George - somehow - manages to get a second song released. Does You Like Me Too Much deserve it's mediocre reputation? Does it have any redeeming features at all? And, in fact, is there much to say about it that isn't just shameless vamping until a run-time is hit? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQ...2024-11-3020 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastIt's Only LoveIt's Only Love this week, and that is why we are talking about it! Does the song deserve a less-than-glittering reputation? Why is there is a disagreement over Bryan Ferry? And how does the song affect the shape of the album? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-11-1633 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAct NaturallyIt's Ringo's turn to mount the microphone like a bucking bronco (now there's an image for you) with the, let's say, country classic Act Naturally. Is it, in fact, a country classic? Is it a song in need of reappraisal? And how does it compare with the non-Ringo songs on the album? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-11-0230 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou're Going To Lose That GirlWe turn to the (mean-spirited?) You're Going To Lose That Girl this week as JG and Andrew contemplate another one of Lennon's less-than-progressive lyrics. Is the song as sour as the lyrics look on paper? Why is this such a giggly episode? What do the Tindersticks have to do with anything? And how long can a diversion go on for before returning to the actual topic at hand? (Answer: quite long!) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: J...2024-10-1936 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAnother GirlIt's time for something a little jaunty this week as Another Girl hoves into view. Does the song help pick up the album's pace? Do the lyrics stand up to scrutiny? And can enthusiasm be mustered? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-10-0535 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Need YouIt's George's second go-around on the songwriting carousel this week as - still live and in the same room! - JG and Andrew tackle I Need You. Is the song a step up from Don't Bother Me? Does the volume pedal (or waaaa-waaa WWAAAA WAAAAA bit if you prefer) work? And how often can the same points be made in a desperate attempt to pad out the running time? (Also, apologies for JG sounding a bit distant on the audio mix - one of us was rather further away from the mic than the other).2024-09-2126 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou've Got To Hide Your Love AwayIt's time for a new innovation on Stuffology this episode as Andrew and JG are... unplugged? Live? Something like that. Anyway, rather than the usual two-tin-cans-and-a-bit-of-string approach to recording over the internet, this time they're both in the same actual room! How exciting? And the episode they're discussing? Slightly ironically, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away. Does the song stand up to the usual Dylanesque comparisons? Is there a meaningful advancement in the quality of Lennon's lyrics? And does the song deserve its mighty reputation? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@g...2024-09-0744 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThe Night BeforeIt's time for the second song on Help! as JG and Andrew find out what happened The Night Before. Why does the episode start with Andrew apologosing (you know, apart from the obvious reasons....)? Does the song really... er, inspire a future band? Can it hold it's head up next to the title track? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter/X/Depths of Hell: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG...2024-08-2426 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastHelp! (song!)It's time to start a new album this episode as we launch into the movie soundtrack - well, half of a movie soundtrack anyway - Help and kick off with the title track. Does it deserve to be the Big Album Opener? It's its reputation overstated? And can the song survive being covered? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-08-1051 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYes It IsWe're back (Pt 2)! This is the first episode recorded post-hiatus and we return with the exciting, pulse-racing, thundering climax of a track Yes It Is (ahem). Does the song deserve a higher status than a slightly-beloved and slightly-obscure B-side? Does the genre work for the Beatles? And can the boys keep it together after such a long recording break? (answer: ...ish?). But one question can be comprehensively answered - is it good to be back? Yes. Yes, it is! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology ...2024-07-2730 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastTicket To RideWe're back! After a rather longer-than-hoped-for hiatus thanks to JG's wobbly health, Stuffology returns with one of the all-time classics of the band's back catalogue - the mighty Ticket To Ride. But does the song manage to live up to its titanic reputation? Does the song's reputation get in the way of actually appreciating it? And are cover versions able to do the original justice? Note: This episode was recorded before our extended break, hence the lack of any actual reference to the fact we've been away for a bit. Still, better late than never...2024-07-1359 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastA PauseA quick explanation as to why we haven't posted anything for a while! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-04-1300 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastBeatles For SaleIt's time to put individual tracks behind us and tackle The Whole Of The Thing as this week we deal with the album Beatles For Sale. Does it continue the upward trajectory of the albums so far? How many times will the word "nascent" appear? And does the album deserve its knackered reputation? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Woe Woe and Thrice Woe / Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Eventually Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-03-0958 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastWhat You're DoingWe continue playing catch-up on Stuffologgy this week as we plug the remaining hole in Beatles For Sale with What You're Doing. Does the song manage to point to the future of what the Beatles will do? How inevitable are discussions about the Byrds? And is this the most shambolic episode yet? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Just. Make. It. Stop. / Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced And Eventually Posted By: JG McQ...2024-03-0227 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastEvery Little ThingIt's mea culpa time on Stuffology this week. The more eagle-eyed amongst you may have noticed two tracks absent from our Beatles For Sale coverage - Every Little Thing and What You're Doing. This is because - and there's no delicate way of putting this - JG is an idiot and mis-posted. So Every Little Thing will post this week, What You're Doing next week and then after that we'll have our coverage of the album. Aaaaaanyway.... How good is Every Little Thing anyway? How awesome is the timpani (answer: very awesome!)? And what cover version makes...2024-02-2430 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastEverybody's Trying To Be My BabyWe draw a veil over Beatles For Sale with the final song on the album, George's take on Everybody's Trying To Be My Baby. How does the song stack up against the other cover versions? Who actually wrote it? And are the live versions better than the studio recording? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-02-1044 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Don't Want To Spoil The PartyIt's a stroll through country, er, country this week, as I Don't Want To Spoil The Party moseys on up to the stand. Does the song work for the band? Can they embrace country as easily as other influences? Does anything about this actually, you know, work? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: / X / Rated @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-01-2733 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastHoney Don’tWe head back to the land of Carl Perkins this episode, population Ringo. Yes, it's another cover version but how does this one fare? Can Ringo manage to sound enthusiastic? Does anyone - presenters included - care that much about this track? And will there be yet more Jeff Lynne commenatry? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Arseholes Anonymous: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2024-01-1325 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastWords of LoveIt's another cover version to be addressed in this episode as the Buddy Holly number "Words of Love" falls under the Beatles influence. Do they manage to capture anything of the original? Who says something nice about Jeff Lynne? And why no Ringo praise? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2023-12-3027 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastEight Days A WeekIt's Christmas! Or at least it was when this episode dropped which makes this our Christmas episode! That means we kick off the episode with a discussion about Beatles music that gets used in Christmas adverts - is it effective? Or just blatant manipulation? Or something else? Then it's time to move on to our main feature, Eight Days A Week. Does the song stack up against other Beatles No 1's in America? Does the song deserve the description "slight"? And does the Ron Howard movie of the same name justify itself in the pantheon of Beatles...2023-12-1646 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastNow And Then / Kansas City - Hey Hey Hey HeyLike every living creature on planet Earth, it will come as no surprise to discover We Have Opinions on the new Beatles single Now And Then. So we kick off the podcast with a discussion about the new track, the video, whether it really is a Beatles song (spoiler: it is) and whether it's better than the 90s Beatles singles. And then after that it's back to our regularly scheduled programme with Kansas City / Hey-Hey-Hey-Hey. How does the song work in terms of being a medely? Does it help lift the rather doleful mood of the album...2023-12-0253 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastMr MoonlightWell, the time has arrived. We've talked about it often enough in the run-up to this episode but, finally, it's time to tackle the much-reviled Mr Moonlight. Does the song deserve it's reputation as one of the big stinkers of the early Beatles career? Is there much justification for it on the album? And just how far down the ranking (or up - it's that exciting!) will it land? Plus - shock of all shocks - we have some listener correspondence to discuss! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.c...2023-11-1828 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’ll Follow The SunIt's a brief (very brief, in fact) foray in to the world of the Short McCartney Ballad with the rather charming "I'll Follow The Sun". Does the song deserve to be thought of as slight? How many weather-related other songs can get mentioned? And is there enough content to actually justify calling it a ballad? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Is This Still A Thing?: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology 2023-11-0427 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastRock and Roll MusicIt's time for a cover of one of the most well-known songs ever as The Beatles cover Chuck Berry's Rock and Roll Music. Does the song deserve the classic status it holds? Do The Beatles manage to make a decent fist of it? And how many times can the word "Showaddywaddy" me mentioned in one podcast? (If you're thinking the answer is "too many" then you're correct!) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / It's The End Of The World As We Know It: @beatles_ology Instagram...2023-10-2121 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastBaby’s In BlackOh dear, what can we do, it's time to talk "Baby's In Black" at you. Ahem. Yes, it's waltz-time here at Stuffology! Can the song carry the change of pace for the album successfully? Why is the baby in black? Why is Han Solo mentioned? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter / X / Seventh Circle Of Hell: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2023-10-0722 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’m A LoserIt's time for Lennon's first Dylan attempt this week... or is it? It's I'm A Loser, either way! Does the song deserve its reputstion as following on the heels of Mr Zimmerman? Why are Spandau Ballet brought up (and dismissed out of hand)? Could this be the episode that talks least about the actual song itself and just provides a series of minor diversions instead? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology 2023-09-2325 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastNo ReplyIt's time for a new album as Beatles For Sale falls under the spotlight and it's opening track, No Reply. Does this different way of starting an album on a more melancholy note work? Do the Anthology versions shed any light on the situation? And does this really signify Lennon's increasing maturity as a songwriter? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2023-09-0938 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastShe’s A WomanWe flip the I Feel Fine single over to its B-side this time out to cover the McCartney rocker She's A Woman. Does the song manage to maintain the quality of its A-side? How do the cover versions stack up this time? And just how many other words rhyme with "presents" anyway? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie 2023-08-2637 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Feel FineOn to a single as we leave the world of albums temporarily behind and embrace I Feel Fine as this epsiode's Stuffology outing. Does the song manage to hold its own away from any kind of parent album? How much can someone say "I don't like this" while admitting to liking it and then changing their mind? And do the non-Lennon three-quarters of the band hold up their end of things? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: J...2023-08-121h 01

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastLong Tall Sally EPIt's four for the price of one this episode, as JG and Andrew tackle the whole of the Long Tall Sally EP in one go. So that'll be Long Tall Sally itself, I Call Your Name, Matchbox and Slow Down - plenty to be getting on with! How does the EP stack up when compared to the material that surrounds it? Does the band manage to make a good fist of the covers? And what of the lone Lennon/McCartney original? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology 2023-07-2957 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastA Hard Day’s Night (Album! Movie!)It's a bumper-length episode this time out as JG and Andrew cover both the A Hard Day's Night album and movie. After a quick check-in to cover the health of the dynamic podcasting duo (it says here) and a discussion about Paul McCartney, AI, and all that Beatles news stuff, they get on with the task at hand. How does the album compare to the previous two? Is the movie as good as its reputation? And do the two come together (heh) in any kind of satisfying way? You Can Really Get Ahold O...2023-07-151h 28

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’ll Be BackWe round off the analysis - if that's the word, and it isn't - of the A Hard Day's Night album with the closing track, I'll Be Back (and not an Arnie joke in sight...er, earshot). After a fairly morose start (to the podcast, not the song), how does I'll Be Back work as an album closer? Does it manage to tie everything together? And why so much ELO discussion? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog...2023-07-0131 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou Can’t Do ThatTime for something a little controversial this time out, as JG and Andrew tackle the notorious You Can't Do That. How big is the disjuncture between the music and the lyrics? Is there any justification for defending this song in a modern context? And how do you even begin to score something like this? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-06-1751 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastWhen I Get HomeThis week it's the chirpy When I Get Home that falls under the Stuffology spotlight. How much time do we think was spent on the lyrics for this particular song? How much chance is there that there will be an agreement over the song's modest merits? And does this work out to be the shortest episode of Stuffology yet? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-06-0323 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThings We Said TodayWe take a more thoughtful and melancholy turn this week as Andrew and JG tackle Things We Said Today. Does the song deserve its great reputation? What is the difference between a horizontal and vertical melody? And what's Barbara Dickson got to do with anything? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-05-2044 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’ll Cry InsteadI'll Cry Instrad - not an entirely unfair reaction to this week's track, as it turns out! How does the country influence work out this time? How many Billy Bragg references can be squeezed into one podcast? And just how long will it take to get around to talking about the song this episode is ostensibly meant to be about? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuar...2023-05-0635 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAny Time At AllIt's time for Any Time At All to take the spotlight as this grower-not-a-shower gets the Stuffology treatment. How does it compare to the previous episode's mighty Can't Buy Me Love? Is there much there there? And what's up with Second-Half Syndrome? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-04-2228 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastCan’t Buy Me LoveIt's another one of the classics this episode, as JG and Andrew tackle the might, era-defining Can't Buy Me Love. What's going on with iterative processes? How long does it take for Pink Floyd to take a kicking? And is it possible to make a Shea Stadium reference without immediately deferring to the Rutles? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-04-0851 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastTell Me WhyIt's time to Tell Me Why on Stuffology as JG and Andrew tackle a rather forgotten song. Does it manage to hold its place on the album? How much Star Wars talk can get squeezed into a Beatles podcast (quite a bit actually!)? Plus, if you've ever wanted to know more about the film It's Trad, Dad! - and who wouldn't? - Andrew has a real treat in store for you! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… And...2023-03-2532 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAnd I Love HerIt's time to move into ballad territory this episode as JG and Andrew cover And I Love Her. Does the song manage to land its tone of wannabe-sophistication? Of the many cover versions, which is the worst? How does George's contribution stand up? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-03-1141 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’m Happy Just To Dance With YouIt's a quick dash around the ballroom this episode, as George informs us he's happy just to dance with you, despite very much not sounding like it. How does the song hang together? Does it belie its throwaway status? How many unrelated 80's references can be crammed in? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-02-2535 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastIf I FellIf I Fell falls under the, let's say, analytical spotlight this episode as JG and Andrew continue their way through A Hard Day's Night. Does the song continue the run of quality on the album? How often can JG use the word "charming" in one episode? And on this occasion, who did it better - The Beatles or the Rutles? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-02-1138 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Should Have Known BetterIt's time for the second song on A Hard Day's Night to fall under the spotlight as JG and Andrew turn their attention to "I Should Have Known Better". How does it fare next to the totemic title track? Why is there a discussion of McCartney's Tug Of War (not for the first time)? And why do the Beach Boys come up? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2023-01-2841 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastA Hard Day’s Night (song!)It's time to move on to some new territory this week as JG and Andrew break the seal on the A Hard Day's Night album with the song... A Hard Days Night! Join us for an unfeasibly large amount of Goon-related chat and general chart musings. Does the song make a good opener for the album? How long can two people talk about a song that doesn't clear three minutes? And why are Madness brought up so early on? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology 2023-01-1457 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThis BoyWe flip the single this week and cover the B-side, the largely-forgotten (or is it?) "This Boy". Why does Tom Jones get brought up so much? Just how well remembered or otherwise is this song? And is it a lost classic or one that deserves its place rather more towards the obscure end of the Beatles' catalogue? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2022-12-3036 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Want To Hold Your HandIt's one of the biggest songs of all time on this week's episode as JG and Andrew get stuck into I Want To Hold Your Hand. Does the song deserve it's place as one of the most significant tracks in the Beatles' back catalogue? Is the whole more than the sum of its parts? And does it deserve to be the vanguard of the British Invasion in America? Plus there's more Doctor Who and Star Trek references than you're probably expecting, Portugese gets used as an unlikely comparison to something, and the Ed Sullivan show...2022-12-171h 01

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastWith The BeatlesWe step aside from tracks for this episode to instead talk about the album With The Beatles in its entirety. How enthusiastic can one set of liner notes be? How does the album stack up as a coherent piece of art? What else was it up against in the charts? And, most importantly (well, "importantly") of all, what score does it get? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2022-12-0344 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastMoney (That’s What I Want)With The Beatles draws to a close with the mighty "Money (That's What I Want)", a good excuse to see what John Lennon can do on vocals. Does the Beatles version still stand up to scrutiny when compared with the original? How do other cover versions fare? And why do the Decca tapes get brought up? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2022-11-1933 min

Talking Trek To YouThe Corbomite Manoeuvre (with Andrew Deacon)It's one of the classics this episode as Kev and JG tackle "The Corbomite Manoeuvre". And beaming over from JG's other podcast, Beatles Stuffology, is Andrew Deacon to help them get to the bottom of things. Does the episode stand the test of time? How are the utility players? And is Clint Howard really freaky? Plus in Recommendations we have a 70's movie, an MCU TV series and a Star Wars TV series. eMail: talkingtrektoyou@gmail.com Twitter: @talktrektoyou JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Think Good Thoughts: A Redemptive Review Of S...2022-11-181h 13

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastNot A Second TimeThe end is in sight! But before we get there, we have this - "Not A Second Time". Can Lennon find a tune to sing here? Is it a suitable second-last song as far as the album goes? And are the cover versions better than the original? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... Produced by: JG McQuarrie 2022-11-0521 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDevil In Her HeartAnother episode, another cover version! This time it's Devil In Her Heart, as side 2 continues to wend its merry way. How does the song stand up? Can Harrison do anything convincing on vocals? Just how low a score can it get? These and other questions await their answers! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-10-2220 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Wanna Be Your ManRingo's "I Wanna Be Your Man" is in the spotlight this episode, and after numerous technical issues JG and Andrew have finally managed to actually capture what they think of the song (no mean feat, this time out). How does the song work for Ringo's voice? How do things go with the inevitable Rolling Stones comparison? And was the song worth all the hassle of getting the blasted episode recorded in the first place? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-10-0828 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastYou Really Got A Hold On MeIt's time for a Smokey Robinson cover on this episode of Stuffology with "You Really Got A Hold On Me". Can Lennon's vocals match the original (and will Andrew concede whether they're any good or not)? Where, and why, do UB40 fit into things? And how does the whole "cultural appropriation" thing work? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-09-2444 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastRoll Over BeethovenWe start Side 2 of With The Beatles with one of the most well-known songs of all-time, Roll Over Beethoven. Can the Beatles do the Chuck Berry classic justice? Why are there sidesteps into Superman movies? And what does a completely forgotten sitcom have to do with anything? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-09-1025 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastPlease Mr PostmanWe continue with another cover version for this episode with the Beatles' take on the classic "Please Mr Postman". Does it live up the original? Where does Elvis Costello fit into things? And why are the scores unusual this time round? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-08-2725 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastTill There Was YouTill There Was You is up for discussion this week, as JG and Andrew delve into another one of the cover versions on With The Beatles. Is the track as chintzy as its reputation? Do the band make a good fist of a complicated number? Plus we return to one of the podcast's favourite subjects - The Rutles and Neil Innes - and excitement ahoy! We delve into the postbag for the first time to cover a listener's email. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology J...2022-08-0639 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastLittle ChildThis episode, JG and Andrew turn their attention to "Little Child", which turns out to be a Lennon/McCartney Original and not a cover version at all! What difference does knowing how something was recorded make to appreciating a song? Should this have been a Ringo song, as was originally intended? And what on Earth is "brumbeat"? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-07-2337 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDon’t Bother MeWe turn to George's first Beatles song on an album this episode as JG and Andrew cover "Don't Bother Me". How does George's first attempt at songwriting stack up against Lennon and McCartney? Is his solo output worth bothering (ho ho) with? And how contentious will the final score be? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-07-0936 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAll My LovingIt's something of a classic that's getting covered this episode as "All My Loving" falls under the spotlight. Does it deserve to be such a popular live number? Why is JG pulled up for speaking French? And how on-topic will things stay before the inevitable score? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-06-2539 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAll I’ve Got To DoThe second song on With The Beatles goes under the JG/Andrew microscope today with All I've Got To Do. Does it continue the album's run of quality after the terrific opener? How go Lennon's vocals? And for how long can two people prevaricate over picking a score for the song while essentially working out format points on the fly? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-06-1125 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastIt Won’t Be LongWe kick off the second Beatles album this episode with "It Won't Be Long". How does the song work as an opening track to the album? Does it deserve its somewhat-neglected reputation? Plus there's a discussion of Across The Universe, a film neither JG nor Andrew have actually, at any point, seen. And as if that wasn't enough, there's the introduction of a new format point! But what will it be? There's only one way to find out... Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally C...2022-05-2833 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI’ll Get YouWe flip She Loves You over to cover its B-side this episode with the largely-forgotten I'll Get You. Does the song deserve to languish in obscurity? How does it fare stylistically? And just how long can JG vamp for while Andrew desperately tries to find some statistics? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Reviews... 2022-05-1425 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastShe Loves YouIt's the mighty She Loves You this episode on Stuffology, the biggest-selling Beatles single of them all. Does the song deserve its totemic reputation? How does Brian Epstein factor into this? And when discussing production, just how pretentious can JG get? (hint: fairly!) eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-04-3035 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThank You GirlWe flip the disc for our song choice this week and cover the B-side "Thank You Girl". Did the song deserve to be an A-side as originally intended? What was going on in the charts at this time? And why the diversion into Cliff Richard talk? (to be honest, the last of those questions may not be answered after listening). Thanks, Thank You Girl! eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-04-1633 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastFrom Me To YouWe leave Please Please Me behind and stroll into the world of non-album singles as JG and Andrew get to grips with The Beatles very first number one, "From Me To You". Does the song deserve its place as the very first of the band's to top the charts? How long will it take until Ringo gets mentioned? And how good is the "song length to podcast episode length" ratio? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-04-0243 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastPlease Please Me - The AlbumWith each individual track now covered it's time to turn our attention to the album as a whole, as JG and Andrew discuss Please Please Me as a singular work rather than a broken-up series of tracks. How does the album stand up when considered as a whole? Just how much cultural context can be squeezed into one episode before they actually get round to talking about the album this episode is ostensibly about? Where will things go from here? Plus, most gloriously of all, we have the first discussion of The Rutles! You can't ask for more than...2022-03-191h 09

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastTwist And ShoutWe make it to the end of Please Please Me this week with the totemic "Twist And Shout". Does the song deserve its mythical reputation? Is it the perfect capper to the album? And how many off-the-subject diversions can one episode manage to encapsulate? Twitter: @beatles_ology eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-03-0544 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastThere’s A PlaceWe're nearly there! This episode sees the second-last track on Please Please Me covered, as JG and Andrew chat about "There's A Place". How does the song stand up? How are the harmonies? Can anyone find anything to say about this particular track? (glance at the running time for this episode and see if you can figure it out!) eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-02-1920 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastA Taste Of HoneyAs we shuffle gainfully (gainfully? Sure!) towards the end of the album we first get to sample "A Taste Of Honey". How does a ballad like this stack up against the rest of the album? What do liminal spaces have to do with anything? Why is Billy Dee Williams mentioned? And, perhaps most importantly of all, why do our Mexican and Swedish listeners get a shout-out? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-02-0537 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastDo You Want To Know A SecretIt's George's turn at the old microphone stand with this Side Two ditty, "Do You Want To Know A Secret". How does he compare alongside messers Lennon and McCartney when it comes to vocals? Is everything being taken entirely seriously? And why did anyone think it was a good idea to mention the semiotic thickness of the text? These, and many fewer, questions are answered right here! eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2022-01-2231 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastBaby It’s YouJG and Andrew continue through Side Two of Please Please Me with "Baby It's You". How does the second Shirelles cover go (and does the album really call for two of them)? How many sha-la-la-la-la's are strictly necessary? And just how seriously should those backing vocals be taken? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Blog: Judgementally Comments... 2022-01-0821 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastPlease Please MeWe reach the title track of the first album this time as JG and Andrew tackle "Please Please Me". Is the track mighty enough to deserve having the album named after it? How impressive is George Martin this time out? And can the conversation actually remain on track? (surprisingly, yes!). Since this is posting on 25th December I would also be remiss if I didn't turn to face you, break the fourth wall and say, "Incidentally, a happy Christmas to all of you at home!" eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Tw...2021-12-2534 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAsk Me WhyFor this episode JG and Andrew tackle "Ask Me Why", which given the fairly muted reaction seems like an entirely valid question. How's Lennon doing on the old lead vocals? Is there much going on anywhere else? And just how long can two people string out a conversation that clearly isn't going anywhere? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-12-1123 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastBoys.We delve into Ringo's first vocal for this episode as we discuss "Boys". Is it a decent cover version? Does Ringo manage to make a good impression? And how long will it take before we inevitably get round to mentioning Thomas The Tank Engine? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-11-2729 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastChainsThis week JG and Andrew find themselves in Chains as another song on Please Please Me gets the Stuffology treatment. Is is any better or worse than the last track? Why was it so popular at the time? And how does George get on? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-11-1323 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastAnna (Go To Him)Shuffling right along through Please Please Me we come to this, the first cover. How do the Beatles manage with material not of their own making? How does Lennon's first lead vocal (well, that we're talking about anyway) come off? And is it better than Misery (and perhaps more relevantly, could it be worse?) eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: JG Judgementally Comments... 2021-10-3030 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastMiseryWe deal with the second song on Please Please Me this episode as we tackle the all-too-aptly named "Misery". Does the song justify its spot as the second track on the album? How does the style fit with the rest of the tracks? And just why do Pink Floyd get name-checked? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-10-1623 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastI Saw Her Standing ThereWe reach the first track of the first album on today's episode as we discuss "I Saw Her Standing There". Does it make for a good album opener? Is it a good representation of the band? And just how well (or otherwise) does the 70's Lennon cover with Elton John stand up? (hint: not great!) eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-10-0936 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastP.S. I Love YouFor our second episode we dive into the B-side of the first entry, which means we're covering P.S. I Love You. How does the song compare to its A-Side? Does the structure hang together? And just why do the Chipmunks intrude on the conversation? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-09-2529 min

The Beatles Stuffology PodcastLove Me DoWelcome to a brand new podcast about the Beatles! We kick off the first episode with a discussion of "Love Me Do". How does it rate? Does it stand up? And how long will we get before someone uses the word "nascent"? eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology JG's Writing: Judgementally Comments... 2021-09-1129 min