Something About the Beatles

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335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles

#27 trending · Music History

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,

Oct 28
1 h 42 min

335: The Beatles and The Academics - How To Process The Beatles

#27 trending · Music History

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,

Oct 28
1 h 44 min

334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed

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

Oct 13
1 h 38 min

334: A Hard Day's Night Deconstructed

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

Oct 13
1 h 41 min

333: LenOno '72

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

Sep 22
1 h 43 min

333: LenOno '72

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

Sep 22
1 h 45 min

332: Candlestick at 60 with Naomi Marcus

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 wa

Aug 29
52 min

332: Candlestick at 60 with Naomi Marcus

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 wa

Aug 29
53 min

331: Full Cyrkle with Don Dannemann

To anyone familiar with '60s Top 40 music, The Cyrkle remain a fond memory, notable for their two hits, 1966's "Red Rubber Ball," a Paul Simon co-write, and "Turn Down Da

Aug 22
1 h 53 min

331: Full Cyrkle with Don Dannemann

To anyone familiar with '60s Top 40 music, The Cyrkle remain a fond memory, notable for their two hits, 1966's "Red Rubber Ball," a Paul Simon co-write, and "Turn Down Da

Aug 22
1 h 55 min

330: Working For The Beatles with Merle Frimark

Imagine having our world rocked by The Beatles as a 1st-gen fan living in New York City. You are a budding musician yourself, and with every release, they inspire you as

Jul 27
1 h 22 min

330: Working For The Beatles with Merle Frimark

Imagine having our world rocked by The Beatles as a 1st-gen fan living in New York City. You are a budding musician yourself, and with every release, they inspire you as

Jul 27
1 h 25 min

329: A Hard Day's Night Re-Examined with Samira Ahmed

Sixty two years ago, The Beatles cinematic debut arrived , putting the world on notice that their charm and talents were adaptable to virtually any medium. A Hard Day's N

Jul 6
1 h 42 min

329: A Hard Day's Night Re-Examined with Samira Ahmed

Sixty two years ago, The Beatles cinematic debut arrived , putting the world on notice that their charm and talents were adaptable to virtually any medium. A Hard Day's N

Jul 6
1 h 45 min

328: Meat - The Beatles with Erika White

On March 25, 1966, photographer Robert Whitaker - a surrealist - took The Beatles into his studio to capture a concept piece he called "A Somnamulant Adventure," envision

Jun 25
1 h 31 min

328: Meat - The Beatles with Erika White

On March 25, 1966, photographer Robert Whitaker - a surrealist - took The Beatles into his studio to capture a concept piece he called "A Somnamulant Adventure," envision

Jun 25
1 h 33 min

327: Jim Marshall's Beatles with Amelia Davis

Jim Marshall remains one of the most esteemed photographers of the rock era, with iconic images of all the greats to his credit, as well as legends of jazz and some remar

Jun 10
1 h 25 min

327: Jim Marshall's Beatles with Amelia Davis

Jim Marshall remains one of the most esteemed photographers of the rock era, with iconic images of all the greats to his credit, as well as legends of jazz and some remar

Jun 10
1 h 28 min

SATB SPECIAL - JANE WIEDLIN

You know her as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member as a co-founder of The Go-Go's, their rhythm guitarist/vocalist whose co-written "Our Lips Are Sealed" first out them

May 30
1 h 11 min

SATB SPECIAL - JANE WIEDLIN

You know her as a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member as a co-founder of The Go-Go's, their rhythm guitarist/vocalist whose co-written "Our Lips Are Sealed" first out them

May 30
1 h 13 min

Chart trend

Position in the Music History chart (US), last 90 days.

#1#14#26AugSepOctNov

all-time peak

108

days in the top 10 since Nov 2024

Chart positions

Where Something About the Beatles ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Nov 13, 2026).

#175 ▼ 26 Music US

#15 — Music History US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

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.

Beatles song titles · Jul 2026

This is my favorite podcast. Not just favorite Beatle podcast, but my favorite anything podcast. Robert is so well-informed and such a fan and amazing host that every episode is filled with a new take or an interesting guest or a fresh analysis. But you don't have to be a Beatles/Music obsessive to enjoy the episodes. It’s just great storytelling in general and a remarkable show overall. Bravo!!!

Burbank564 · Oct 2025

I discovered this podcast literally by accident in 2019 when I was on the Fabcast facebook page. I had been following that podcast for a year and stumbled upon a SATB episode where Robert was talking to Chip Madinger and Mark Easter about the remastered version of Eight Arms to Hold You. I was hooked from then on. Thank you Robert for providing years of enjoyment with amazing conversations with some of the most knowledgeable Beatles people. I look forward to every episode. Well done!

bleary1971 · Jul 2025

There are other Beatles podcasts that are great in very specific ways, but there is no better overall show surveying every aspects of the Beatles from before their beginnings to where their legacy may go next. Each episode tends to be a bit of a deep dive, but with such a broad back-catalogue there’s something for everyone; whether you’re a fan who likes some of the tunes to a die-hard scholar with intense opinions about the musical and interpersonal ramifications of Rishikesh. Choose one that seems interesting, and I’m sure you’ll be drawn into curiosity about other episodes you’d never have considered. As the eminence grise of Beatles podcasting, Robert gets an amazing range of guests, some of them surprisingly important to the world of the Beatles, and treats each one with unfailing respect.

NTC · Jun 2025

the podcast is informative but the host comes across as smug a lot. I wish he still had his old co-host. He was a good balance. Also I think he over-edits a lot of the episodes. Sometimes less is more. I know he’s trying to smooth it out meticulously but because of that you can oftentimes hear multiple edits in one or two sentences. You can tell that because the ambient background noise changes abruptly from edit to edit. It’s not a dealbreaker but def noticeable. If such small sections of audio require THAT much editing, maybe it would be better to just re-record that part?

JakeHansen69 · Mar 2024

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