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March may be officially in the rearview, but its Madness sticks around for one more week! Join T.J., Tony, and Producer Casey as they Duke it out over their Eighth Beatle Brackets, and maybe also inadvertently disseminate dubious biographical details.
Weâre just asking questions here. Like:
đđ Did Jimmie Nicol "Delonte West" Johnâs Aunt Mimi?
đĄđ Can any of us ever truly know whether âRadar Loveâ was written about Patti Boyd?
đșđžđ Where was Cilla Black on J6?
WEâRE đ JUST đ ASKING đ QUESTIONS đ HERE đ
And who will be crowned the Untitled Beatles Podcastâs official Eighth Beatle? Could this finally be Ringoâs year? Probably not, but youâre a mere 53 minutes away from knowing for sure; 35 minutes and 20 seconds for you monsters who listen at 1.5x speed.
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Itâs 1964. The Beatles have conquered America. But beneath the screams and the hysteria lies a secretâa mystery so audacious, so rhythmically complex, that it has remained hidden for decades. Could it be true that Bernard Purdie, legendary session drummer, played on Beatles records?
Join hard-hitting investigator Tony Mendoza as he dives headfirst into one of rock and rollâs most bizarre conspiracy theories. Along the way, he encounters a rogueâs gallery of underground insiders whose stories paint a picture of deception, syncopation, and a janitor with a mop that could shuffle harder than a Reno croupier.
Did Bernard Purdie really lay down the beat for the biggest band in the world? Or is this just another myth in the long, strange history of Beatles lore?
Find out in The Purdie Sound of Musicâan exhaustive 87-part true (or false?) crime docuseries. Coming April 1, 2026, only on The Untitled Beatles Podcast.
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Itâs March Madness! Can you feel the excitement, between bouts of despair from our rapid descent into a fascist state? And did anyone else pick Fascist State to beat Attica State in the Hate Eight?
The UBP takes March Madness more seriously than Americans take hating Duke. (David. F**k him!) Because at the UBP, we have two jobs: being the podcast of academic record for serious Beatle (and bible) study, and creating a tournament bracket destined to cement Dick Biondiâs legacy as a Top 10 figure in Beatles history! So play along with us as Tony, T.J., and Casey crown this yearâs champion, the iron-clad, Apple/Calderstone-endorsed, OFFICIAL Eighth Beatle. Who will win it all this year? As John & Yoko once said, âListen To This Podcastâ!
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Itâs the end of an error, as Tony & T.J. conclude their three years/one day saga of binging reissued Macca 45s with a couple of absolute late-era McCartney gems; and an exclusive, world-wide/WorldStar, legally dubious debut of T.J.'s "Liverpool Oratorio" test pressing!
Weâll be back next week with an all new episode where we get in the March Madness spirit; and by that we mean point-shaving, baby!! In the meantime, go ahead and grab a Macca snack; theyâre meat free and itâs not even Monday. Unless it is!
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Move over, "Cloud 9". 1987's biggest release, at least for fans of the kind of hard, f rock that Appleton's legendary WFUK made famous, is Tiffany's "Could've Been".#đ_đđž
But what was ol Tiff singing about? We interpret her lyrics as a listing of songs the Beatles could've (been) released in their real-time, U.K. discography. For those of you for whom Tiffany rocks just a wee too hard, the Untitled Two dream up some of their choices most amazing fantasy Fab singles.
So come on down to fantasy land - no yoga toe spreaders required, which is arguably Phil Collins best album - as we also wonder:
đïžđŒđŠ (Angry Chicago guy, in line for opening day at Comiskey, which is 6 weeks away. It's dangerously cold.) How come that hollyweird lib Dana Carvey don't do no impressions of John Lennon beating up Bob Wooler? And how come I'm wet when I VCR "Gutfeld" but not Diane?
đ¶1ïžâŁ2ïžâŁ Is 12 Bar Original actually 12 bars and/or original?
đŁđ°đ€ Why haven't any of you so called "fanz" opened up an Etsy shop where you sell T.J. customized/hypmotized fantasy 1988 Purple Capitol label 45's? #ForJukeboxesOnly
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In what many scholars consider one of the most revelatory album releases of 1994 (perhaps second only to Sade's "Best of Sade"), the Beatles' "Live at the BBC" provides a portal back to the early 60s, when the Beatles weren't yet quite as popular as the big J.C.
This week, T.J and Tony dust off their CD collections to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 30th anniversary of some of the Fab Four's finest live studio recordings, and in the process, answer the timeless questions:
đŹđ§đïž Who was the superior BBC presenter: Lee Peters, Pee Litres, or Step By Step's Patrick Duffy?
đđœ How come Ringo doesn't want us throwing bananas at him anymore, and when was he planning to warn us (with peace and love)?
đđ” Whaddyou want when you're hungry for somethin' that you really got to have? #LikeHotDogs
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Have you ever had a Rock & Roll Fantasy? The Kinks did. So did Bad Company. And nobody hated Bad Company more than rock musicâs Stephen Sondheim. #FireElaineStritch
Some Rock & Roll fantasies are quite dangerous, like the troubling, cancel-worthy ones Rick Rubin has about feet. ALLEGEDLY. But others are healthy enough to dream out loud, on, by any reasonable metric, one of Americaâs most acclaimed podcasts.
Inspired by an inspiring suggestion from longtime listener, Patreon supporter, and singer/songwriter, Montrealâs own Max "Como" Comeau (which translates loosely in âMurican to "Max, how"?), Tony and T.J. dare to dream: what would have a Beatles reunion concert been like in the late 1970âs? Would George wear his silly stache from his self titled LP? Would Paul arrive on a laconic boat from London Town? Would John bake bread as Yoko verbally assaults Chuck Berry? And would Ringo be sober enough to zug-zug his way from Monte Carlo to the venue?
These questions will NOT be answered in this fairly insane excursion in to fantasyland - youâll thank us for the two drink minimum, folks - but donât fret; neither will these:
đ«đ (Angry Chicago Guy:) How come Frankie Goes To Hollywood instead of Sheridan when heâs getting off the outer drive? And how come Wix got a problem with America's hottie, Sister Jean?
đ«đđ»ââïž Why is it literally impossible to find out how/where Keith Moon died? Nobody has this information?
đ«âŸïž Sox Fest was hella sad, right? More like, Konerk-NO!
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The fab fourâs fourth fab album, Beatles for Sale, isnât just absolutely freaking underrated. It offers perhaps the last of their comparatively-less-ubiquitous knockout tunes. Side 2 illustrates this point perfectly, where just about Every Little Thing is magical*. (*May not include cover songs!)
And yet, the UBPâs very own Tony âDave Dexter Junior, Juniorâ Mendoza wants to make this album even better. How will he do this you may ask? Thatâs why you literally have to listen! (No, really this time weâre not f**king around.) Spoiler alert: just when the âlawyersâ said Rush and The Beatles was too legally sick of a collab, The Spirit of Hard Rock Radio on WFUK - Your Home for Appleton Foxes Baseball - proves that in Tonyâs world, the timeless wavelengths remain, well, timeless. And also, wavelengths.
You canât spoil a UBP âBeatles For Saleâ party, because a UBP âBeatles For Saleâ party donât spoil! Oy, unless itâs too hot at this meshugana picnic! Which one of you shcmucks brought egg salad, itâs a thousand degrees out here!? And also:
đ«đ· Is Queen Latifaâs best song about a French record pressing plant âU-N-R-T-Iâ?
đđšđïž (Angry Chicago guy:) How come nobody ainât calls Earth Wind and Fire reverse racists* for not hiring Erik Estrada to sing âCelebrate Good Times, Come Onâ on their tours? (*Not a thing)
đŽđ Why does T.J. think the random, current Sheriff of the Norwalk Republican Town Committee played Arnold Horshack on âWelcome Back Kotterâ?
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Itâs one of the more unique and perhaps under-appreciated albums in the Beatles otherworldly catalog: âBeatles For Saleâ. Recorded in the eye of the Beatlemania storm, with the making of what would become âHelpâ right around the corner, this is one of the few Beatles albums that, to quote TLCâs tribute to Zach Braff (NBCâs âNo Scrubsâ), âBeatles For Saleâ, sadly gets no love. Itâs occasionally dismissed as a creative and energy step down from the album which preceded it, âA Hard Days Nightâ. BY MORONS, AM I RIGHT? Because this is a damn fine album, however exhausted and transitional the boys may have been, and itâs long past time it gets an authentic, patented UBP deep dish. Hold the sausage, itâs almost Meat Free Monday, you jagbag!
In addition to dishing Dylan, The Beatles, and the age old political battle of mono vs. stereo, the Now On Sale Two also ponder:
đ Is Tony a first time grunter, a longtime grunter, or a R.J. Grunter?
đ Marvin Gaye ganked the riff and feel of âGot To Give It Upâ from longtime, actual soul legend Robin Thicke, yes? Like, obviously?
đ„ Is Bernard Purdie, scientifically, the worldâs only drummer?
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Sure, in 1982, George may have âGone Troppoâ ⊠but who couldâve guessed that some 43 years later, his old pal Ringo would have âGone Conttroâ?
Thatâs right! Buckle your buckles, scoot those boots, and pour outâcher ten gallon hats, because this week the Twanginâ Two dish deep not just on Ringoâs new Nashville-infused release, âLook Upâ, but they Look Back on their own Americana and country music roots.
Join us as we hit the open highway with our radios tuned to Tom T. Hall, Dave âCurleyâ Dudley, and Dick Butkus, and along the ride we ask:
đż Who got higher at Poplar Creek in the 1980s: Willie Nelson, or T.J.âs mom?
đ True or False: Tonyâs first concert was Alvin and the Chipmunks at the opening night of Coyote Ugly Saloon?
đŻ Is Ringoâs âCan You Hear Me Callâ featuring Molly Tuttle the greatest solo Beatle duet since Maccaâs âIvory and Ivoryâ with Hamish Stuart?
(hat tip to Patreon supporter ChossoMosso for episode art inspiration đ€ )
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The rager of an anny party continues over at the UBP, as the team celebrates their 200th (200-point-fifth?) episode! With the help of some fab listener questions, Tony, T.J., & Casey dish deep on all things Beatles - and some exciting news that may be revealed for 2025! (This is called a tease, but itâs a bad one, because thereâs no special news. There is, however, a rarely-heard Tony Mendoza production, crafted exclusively for Beatlefest 2024, seamlessly bringing together the worldâs two most important proper nouns.)
While reflecting on the future of UBP, and also preparing for the past, the UB3 (#Cantaloop?) also ponder:
đ§ïžđȘ© Was it (metaphorically) raining on Tonyâs prom night, and how many of you would get and/or appreciate a âGreaseâ reference here?
đ«đ Does Charles Barkley calling T.J. âshort and uglyâ make up for him, shamefully, never winning an NBA title? T.J., I mean. B**ch a** coward can't win when it matters.
đïžđ” (Our Chicago Friend. Heâs drunk, sad, and very, very cold) âIf Nobama was such a great president, how come I canât retire off my Beatles Reel Music 8-track tape no more? And how come Sarah Palin ainât wearing no skirts no more on the reruns of that one SNL with John McCain?"
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It was 200 episodes ago today⊠The world was thrown into chaos by a pandemic that real scientists, like the bumbling, mediocre, former host of a largely stupid, 2000âs NBC reality show, knew could be cured with basic medical know how; like injecting bleach. #NegativeCreep #FileHimUnderARock
From this weird, wild world of alternative facts and despair came The Untitled Beatles Podcast, and we couldnât be more proud to share our 200th sojourn into the vast, beautiful world of Beatles music and culture. In this special episode, Tony, T.J., and Producer Casey take the rare step of making things about themselves, and discuss how a deep love of Beatles musicâas well as the much anticipated sequel to âAll The Bestââbrought them together. They answer pointedly personal, potentially problematic questions from some loyal listeners, and also consider:
đïžđ„ Is the discovery of cassettes featuring Tonyâs long lost, desert rock bandâs Beatle covers this generationâs âLive At The Star Clubâ? But the 2 LP Pickwick version, not that lame 16-track Sony Music CD from 1991?
đșđžđ§Š Angry Chicago Guy: HOW COME MALCOM MCDOWELL DONâT SPELL âCOMPLETEâ LIKE AN AMERICAN IN âTHE COMPLEAT BEATLESâ? ANâT MCDOWELL IN CHARGE OF DAT KIND OF STUFF, THE SAME WAY AJ PERZINSKI WAS IN CHARGE OF KICKING THAT JAG CUBS CATCHER MICHAEL BARRETTâS ASS BACK IN 2006? LETâS GO WHITE SOX! DIANE, IâM WET AGAIN HONâŠ. NO, BAD WET, SWEETIE.
đŠđ° Is âCan You Feel Deloitte Tonightâ, T.J.âs âLion Kingâ parody about noted consulters (?) Deloitte, arguably the best corporate âLion Kingâ parody about Deloitte of 2000? No? Cool. Cool.
Whether youâre an OG listener, or youâve tuned in exclusively for a review of Ringoâs new country LP (coming soon!), weâre grateful for all of you, and especially those with the stones to demand that we âget rid of the pianoâ. THANK YOU, and hereâs to the next 200!
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Cheer Down, Untitled Beatlefreaks! This week, Tony gives T.J. Cliffâs notes (shouldnât have left your locker open, Cliff) on the fascinating book, Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrisonâs Post-Beatles Record Label, written by Aaron Badgley. Did the quiet Beatle create the first indie label, one that featured appearances from Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and at least one former Wing? The guys discuss this and more, like:
đ€ Joe Cocker toured the country in the musical âGreaseâ, so why is Eric Clapton too cowardly to step into âOklahomaâ? TULSA TIME, MY ASS. #DonWilliams
đïž If Matt Gaetz were a grumpy green monster on âSesame Streetâ, would his name be Oscar The Couch; because he diddles couches?
đ° Would Attitudes second album, âGood Newsâ, have sold more copies had there not been a crippling frisbee shortage in 1977?
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To celebrate the release of The Beatles 1964 US Albums in Mono, Untitled T.J. invited Untitled Tony over to his Untitled Beatles Paradise, where the two middle-aged lads Beatled about for hours with these new HOTLY CUT platters.
In this episode, the first in a sporadic series, they delve into this MOSTLY FAB box set, leading off with Side 1 of Meet The Beatles.
While the hot wax spins, the Jurk Twins ponder:
đ„© Is Tonyâs new copy of âMono Meet The Beatles: feat âNot A Second Time Sgt. Paper Inner Groove [Lee Minkler Remix]â more rare or medium rarer than T.J.âs âTarget Presents: Mono Meat The Beatles [Exclusive Limited Marbled Blue Vinyl Presented by Target. Target: A Fun Place To Shop!]?
đïž Is the key to corporate improvisation, âBring a bag, not a cathedralâ?
đ„ Not to be â90âs rap conspiratorial, but can we be certain that the Flowers In The Dirt World Tour Pack Shakur really died in â96? (Angry Chicago Guy: And how come White Sox manager Terry Bevington ainât at SoxFest no more?)
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The fellas are offline for the holidays this week, enjoying a restful end of the year and prepping furiously for all-new episodes in 2025.
And hey BY THE WAY, UBP Episode 200 is coming up real soon! If you'd like to be a part of the celebration, we'd love to have you. Record an audio memo with a question for the guys and email it to [email protected] with "Episode 200" and we'll try to find a way to work it into the episode.
And in the meantime, dust off those old Xmas Flexidiscs, and please enjoy this encore release of our 2021 deep dish conversation about the Beatles' Christmas Records.
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Originally released December 25, 2021
Itâs been a real gear year for the Untitled Beatles Podcast and itâs all due to you! âSpect some of you are getting out a 50Âą piece to weigh down your rare out of print Beatles Christmas Flexi Discs. For those going without these cherished âonly fansâ records, T.J. and Tony will cover each holiday curiosity released from 1963-1969, with noses red from holiday cheer.
In this very special holiday episode:
đ Ho Ho Ho! Will they succeed in referencing âDing Dongâ on XXXmas day?
đ Yeah Yeah Yeah! Since T.J. and Tony have gone right off jelly babies, will they switch to Kenny Rogers Roasters roasted chicken?
đż Hi Hi Hi! Was the first legal dispensary in the United States run by Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life?
Plus shout outs to Beedle Peedles in the Untitled Beatle Community.
Garry Crimble to you (and Garry Mimble for those who donât celebrate Crimble) and a Happy Goo Year!
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Since Xmashanukkwanza has been an ongoing celebration since late September, we here at the UPB have already spent all of our allotted giving spirit for 2024 (#ThanksObama). Therefore itâs time to focus on what we WANT to RECEIVE from The Beatleverse in the years to come. So this week, Crimbledee and Crimbledum list off all the major contenders on their fab wishlists, while leaving these remaining items for future wishlists:
đ§âNow and Thenâ Then and Now Commemorative Scrapbook Vault. A crafty 12âx12â cube to warmly display all of your âNow and Thenâ 100+ coloured 7â, 10â, 12â vinyls, posters, t-shirts, keychains, beach towels, cuckoo clocks, handcuffs, luxury camping gear (including bug zappers!), weather balloons and other assorted âNow and Thenâ ephemera!
đ« The Royal Mint in conjunction with Heinz Beans presents: Ringo Starr Edible Schilling Legumes in a deliciously ârichâ tomato sauce. Make your farts work for you!
đ§ïž âRain/ Paperback Writerâ Reversible Drizzle Parka* and Bookmark**
*not recommended for rain**wait 12-36 hours after drizzle for bookmark use***Parka will not work as a bookmark****Bookmark will not work as a parka
Plus a pint-size review of Elliot Mintzâs new book about John Lennon!
Fabby Holidays from the Untitled Beatles Podcast!
T.J., Tony, Producer Casey, and P3Z-Nutz
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George Harrison's tribute to Smokey Robinson, "When Smokey Sings", isn't just Rob Sheffield's favourite solo Beatles tune. The Motown legend, arguably best known for covering "So Bad", is a huge part of "Beatles '64", the Mouse's latest entry in the world of Beatles documentaries.
1964 is THE seminal year in Beatles history, so surely this Scorcese-produced doc provides a comprehensive look at the full year? Clearly, the talking heads are relevant and used sparingly? Obviously, this release comes in concert with expanded, cleaned up footage improving on what we all really want, a reissued "The First U.S. Visit"?
Our own Medved and (Mister) Roeper explore the highs and lows of yet another Beatles holiday gift, and along the way they ask:
đ If Leonard Bernstein discusses "She Said She Said" in "Beatles '64", should Dave Grohl and Questlove discuss "Now And Then" in "Beatles '67"?
đż Why did director David Tedeschi opt to open with a whispery YouTube cover of "All My Loving" over one of Tears for Fears' celebrated Depeche Mode covers?
đ If this doc was trying to attract a younger audience, how come it didnât include an interview with Matt Gaetz?
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Right around Thanksgiving (the American one, THE ONLY ONE), the Material World got a whole lot more material! The Harrison estate graciously reintroduced one of Georgeâs most acclaimed records to the world; via a sparkling, glorious Paul Hicks remix in honor of itsâ (approximately, infinite) 50th anniversary. There are many iterations of this current reissue, as Beatleworld continues its transition from âmarketing exclusively for the massesâ to âmarketing primarily for boomers with loads of disposable cashâ.
In arguably the greatest national tragedy of 2024, Theater Tony (The Annoyance) and Theatre T.J. ("Madonna: The Musical") could only afford the 2-LP/streaming version of this title. (Producer Casey, please put an âawwwwwâ drop here. K? Then do it, damn it!) But fear not! The guys delve into this reissue with their usual panache, like a couple of panache-holes, but also find the holiday spirit to ask other hard questions, like:
đ€ Whatâs the Kim Deal with Seinfeld?
đșđœ Does the deluxe remix archive crate gnome edition of âLiving In The Material Worldâ come with a skibidi toilet?
đȘ If Krishna showed up to Ed McMahonâs house, would McMahon hand him a cartoonishly large check and then bellow in his face, âyou are correct, sir?â
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This week, T.J., Tony, Casey, and P3Z-Nutz all gather round the cornucopia at Untitled Beatles HQ to reflect for just a moment on all the fab fortunes 2024 has brought to Beatledom, while saving a little room for the requisite holiday grievances.
Fun and turkey tomfoolery abound, and we are grateful to get to share the table with all of you.
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