Sail On: The Beach Boys Podcast

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99 - Mount Vernon and Fairway

Hello Friends, We're going on an adventure! After an excruciating wait we're back with the biggest episode yet. Our Team is joined by long time contributor Steve Bonil

Sep 4
2 h 38 min

98 - Holland (Part 3)

Hello Friends, Welcome back to the Sail On Podcast and welcome back to Holland where the boys continue to bust out great recordings and cosplay as Dutch citizens. Carl

Jun 3
1 h 38 min

Sweet and Bitter: Episode 1 (Patreon Preview)

Hello Friends! Please welcome Jeremy to the crew! His wonderful new show is available now on Patreon along with all the other fantastic programs we've done in the past

May 19
11 min

97 - Holland (Part 2)

Hello Friends, We're back in the Netherlands to discuss the first batch of sessions recorded at the Baambrugge studio! We Got Love! We Got California! We Got Bearded

Apr 10
1 h 39 min

Bonus Episode 13 - We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years

Hello Friends! It's the most British episode of Sail On ever! Our own Will Crerar is joined by Frederick French-Pounce of Mixology to discuss the long awaited, recently

Mar 1
1 h 57 min

96 - Holland (Part 1)

Hello Friends, It's finally time to haul this entire operation to the Netherlands as we begin the HOLLAND SAGA (or is it the California Saga?) Either way, we are all ver

Jan 17
1 h 32 min

95 - Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" (Part 5)

Hello Friends, Nia graces us with her loveliness once again to help me review and rate this confusing album! Do we agree on everything per usual? Is my reputation as a

Dec 1 2025
1 h 29 min

Bonus Episode 12 - Steve Levine

Hello Friends! We are joined today by Beach Boys producer Steve Levine to discuss his upcoming remix for the 40th anniversary of the 1985 S/T album! We discuss the earl

Nov 1 2025
1 h 04 min

94 - Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" (Part 4)

Hello Friends, Celebrating ten years harmony, it's... Carl and the Passions? We wrap up our sessionography and say goodbye to our good friend Bruce for now. How will t

Oct 1 2025
1 h 35 min

93 - Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" (Part 3)

Hello Friends, After a much needed break to reflect on the life of our beloved Brian, we're back! We aren't lazy like Lizzy! Passionate, yes. It takes a mess of help

Sep 2 2025
1 h 11 min

92 - Thank You, Brian

Hello Friends, I stood out of the way and let Brian tell his story with the help of our close friends and supporters of the pod. Thank you all and thank you, Brian. We

Aug 1 2025
1 h 47 min

Bonus Episode 11 - Love & Mercy (Commentary)

Hello Friends! Before the news of Brian's passing, Nia and I recorded this commentary track for the tenth anniversary of Love & Mercy. It will hopefully be a lightheart

Jun 20 2025
2 h 16 min

91 - Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" (Part 2)

Hello Friends! The passion continues here at the Sail On Podcast! I'm back in Tennessee! Brian is sneaking around to record songs at other studios! We learn all about

May 15 2025
1 h 02 min

90 - Carl and the Passions – "So Tough" (Part 1)

Hello Friends! We're back with the long overdue and highly anticipated first part of our CARL AND THE PASSIONS discussion! Our favorite normal men, Will and John have b

Apr 16 2025
1 h 31 min

89 - The Flame(s)

Hello Friends! It's finally here! The sixth season of the Sail On Podcast! We're bringing you the definitive history of South African band The Flames! Or is it the Fl

Mar 3 2025
1 h 35 min

Bonus Episode 10 - The Lemon Twigs

Hello Friends! I'm very excited to chat with Brian and Michael of the Lemon Twigs today about The Beach Boys and also Brian D'Addario's new solo album! We discuss some

Feb 19 2025
54 min

88 - Spring (1972)

Hello Friends! The three kings are back together with great success! It's creepy, it's dreamy, it's Brian Wilson, it's the Rovell sisters: It's the (American) Spring al

Dec 2 2024
1 h 56 min

87 - Surf's Up (Part 6)

Hello Friends! Our 7 year pod-versary! Our final Surf's Up episode! *For now* Our favorite cohost, Nia is back! Our spookiest album review! Our first ever 100/10 ra

Nov 2 2024
1 h 49 min

86 - Poops (Dennis Wilson's 1971 Solo Album)

Hello Friends! Cuddle up! Pack up your troubles, forget all your problems... it's POOPS time! Sorry for the delay, we were a little backed up and wanted to Make It Goo

Oct 7 2024
1 h 45 min

85 - Surf's Up (Part 5)

Hello Friends! Back with more Surf's Up but this time it's strictly what didn't make the album! Murry is back! Brian's hungry! So much meat was left on the bone in 19

Sep 3 2024
1 h 46 min

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What listeners say

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I’ve been on an intensive Beach Boys binge following Brian’s passing and came across this show. It’s fantastic and fun and I learn a ton on each episode that I devour. Keep it up, please!

packersfanski · Jun 2025

The Beach Boys are my favorite band and I would consider myself a “hardcore” fan. Simply, this IS the best BB podcast out there. The in depth session by session, album by album approach is exactly what I’m looking for as someone who knows the basic details of the bands history. I love those episodes and await each one with great anticipation. Until you realize it’s one of the months without that detailed look. Just around half of the 12 episode year seem to be “off episodes” where the host just talks to a friend. Usually these friends have only a casual interest in the group and give little to no insight. I just can’t sit through those episodes. For example, it is June 1 and it’s been since January that any album history has been discussed. The ramshackle episodes since have been no more than “this is my friend and they heard a beach boys record once.” It’s like I have to sit through the Disney documentary for like 4 months in a row. Is this still the best podcast on my favorite band? Absolutely. However the “off period” episodes take too much away from the 5 star album review episodes.

Chris Grizzle Griffin · Jun 2024

…. I mean podcast. But seriously, I am very obsessed with this podcast. I’ve been hooked since I started a few months back and I binge listen to this show anytime I’m doing chores. Based on things I knew about this show from what I read online, I was very hesitant about the co host changes that happen a few years in, but, honestly, I think I like the new direction better (I’m almost done with the smile sessions). Regardless, there’s not a bad episode here. I’m very excited to stick with this show for years to come.

trix2trix · Aug 2022

I’ve been a huge fan of The Beach Boys since HS (late 70’s) thanks to my brother who has an equal if not greater appreciation for the music. I thought I was a subject matter expert but am impressed/amazed and most definitely yearning to learn more from Wyatt and Jason. I’m a few years behind and just got thru the Pet Sounds series, and like the album I’m replaying the podcasts for nuggets I missed first time thru. My sincere thanks for this podcast’s existence because nobody in my peer group gets the same level of awe that I get. These stories are told in such a way as to appreciate the times this music was developed (technology, business aspect, politics) and you feel as though you are in the studio as the music is being created. Each episode is thoughtfully researched and not rushed. If more time is needed to discuss a topic, it’s continued on the next episode. Happy new patron of the show and looking forward to falling down the Good Vibrations rabbit hole that is to come. Stay well and toes on the nose guys! Ed Lenehan PS saw your recent show in Myrtle Beach and 10/10! If anyone wants an awesome music experience look no further than Surfs Up!

EL Pawleys · May 2022

It’s really sad that this podcast is now a shadow of what it used to be. It was fantastic! I was hooked! The rapport between Wyatt and Jason was great and the discussions were interesting, warm and rather funny on occasion. Not anymore. Instead we now have Will and John who breakdown every track, unreleased song and demo for every album in excruciatingly anoraky detail. So, if you ever wondered who played rhythm guitar on the demo version of an unreleased ditty then fear not; they’ll be sure to tell you. I’m very interested in how they The Beach Boys did what they did but this is neither fun or engaging. I feel like they’ve been talking about Sunflower for centuries. Wyatt simply does a walk on at the start to tell you how busy he is and that’s it. Such a shame.

Sail off · Nov 2023

This would get 5 stars if the British guy didn’t say ‘like’ in every sentence. Once you notice it’s hard to ignore. Apart from that it’s great.

Rediffusion · Oct 2024

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