It’s January 1969 and The Beatles are commercially at their peak with a number one Album in the charts and the summers smash hit ‘Hey Jude.’ Professionally things couldn’t be worse, however. Paul has convinced them to rehearse for a live show before the cameras, but his band mates have misgivings which will only multiply as the days progress. This is ‘The Winter of Discontent’. And we’re going to listen in to what will transpire.
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Winter of Discontent Ep.57 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part 5
This episode ends on a cliffhanger. The Beatles rehearse Two of Us focussing on the middle section. It’s pretty intensive but they all seem in good spirits. And then Geor
Sep 12 2024 44 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.56 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part Four
The Beatles get to work rehearsing Get Back. Performances are energetic, John is fully engaged, Paul is nitpicking, Ringo is more vocal than usual and George is sounding
Aug 29 2024 1 h 12 min
Winter of Discontent - Ep.55 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 pt. 3
John arrives. Yoko has a new hat. George talks about the Wonderwall film with Dick. Paul conspires with Glyn over song arrangements and we learn where the band Marmalade
Aug 16 2024 51 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.53 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part One
We join Paul, Ringo, Michael, Glyn and visitor Dick James as they exchange pleasantries and talk about last nights TV. Dick discusses Northern Songs’ new acquisition The
Jul 18 2024 39 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.52 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9th 1969 part 7 - Season Finale
After spending virtually no time on George’s new composition, the Beatles spend their final hour and a bit arranging Paul’s Let It Be. Sure it’s a great song but you may
Jan 5 2024 1 h 44 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 51 - A Beatles Podcast. Jan 9th 1969 part 6
It’s the afternoon of January 9th 1969, John is having fun, and Paul is loving it. This however, is at the expense of rehearsing George’s new song. Instead what we get is
Dec 8 2023 54 min
Winter of Discontent - Ep. 18 A Beatles Podcast
Restored missing episode 18
Nov 25 2023 52 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 50 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9 1969 part 5
Refreshed and buoyant after lunch the Beatles jam their way through an early version of Get Back with some controversial lyrics. George name drops The Band again, John ha
Nov 24 2023 52 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 49 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9th part 4
January 9th 1969 - The Beatles run through more of their completed songs starting with Don’t Let Me Down. John is in a joking mood, Paul is sweating the small stuff, Geor
Nov 10 2023 1 h 03 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 48 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 pt. 3
It’s still January 9th 1969. The Beatles have finally begun rehearsing. They start running through the songs they know but end up spending a long period fixing some issue
Oct 26 2023 46 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 47 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 Part 2
It’s January 9th 1969. George has a new song to show everyone. Paul and George jam on Piano and Drums respectively. John and Yoko arrive and the Daily Mirror is the main
Oct 12 2023 53 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 46 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 pt. 1
It’s January 9th 1969. Paul has arrived and brought a guest with him. Mal is looking to take dictation. Ringo has changed his mind and George is late. www.buymeacofee.com
Sep 28 2023 1 h 07 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.45 - A Beatles Podcast Season Finale
January 8th 1969- Paul has a couple of new songs to teach George and Ringo. Michael and Denis try to get a decision about the show. Ringo moves to Yugoslavia and George p
Apr 6 2023 1 h 15 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 44 - A Beatles Podcast
Day 5 - January 8th 1969. Rehearsals for I Me Mine conclude. Paul tries again to interest the band in The Long and Winding Road. Denis makes an appearance with some desig
Mar 24 2023 59 min
Winter of Discontent Ep43 - A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. Part 2 of 3 focussing on I Me Mine or at least the procrastination surrounding it’s development. Michael almost gets buy in for the show, Paul tries to
Mar 10 2023 50 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.42 - A Beatles Podcast
George teaches his band mates a new song. John and Yoko dance, Kevin has gone missing. And we learn what John and Yoko did in that Bag.
Feb 24 2023 48 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.41- A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. George shows John “I Me Mine” but there’s a delay in rehearsals as they try out a new piece of equipment. George toys with using a new guitar. John auct
Feb 10 2023 49 min
Winter of Discontent Ep.40 - A Beatles Podcast
Returning from lunch the Beatles get their teeth into Maxwell’s Silver Hammer. The song begins to outstay its welcome for the first time. We also learn about an encounter
Jan 27 2023 49 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 39 - A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. It’s George’s turn to lead the band thru rehearsals of All Things Must Pass. Buoyed by the mornings dress rehearsal John is more active and impatient th
Jan 13 2023 1 h 03 min
Winter of Discontent Ep. 38 - A Beatles Podcast
January 8th 1969. The Beatles give a dress rehearsal of the songs they have so far. It’s the most positive, upbeat and productive they’ve been so far. We also learn about
Dec 30 2022 49 min
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I am a huge Beatles nerd, and this is one of my very favorite things out there. The attention to detail and care put into each episode is fantastic. I appreciate the extras in the production where we get moments exploded and/or detailed explanations of small details.
I’m so glad I found it and eagerly await more episodes!
elaffint · May 2025
Very happy to give this Beatle pod a 5 star Thumbs Up!
A terrific deep dive with unbeatable research/info. Enjoy the daily news of the day for the Beatles in 1969 very much. Clever!
Catching up on back episodes and find myself binging. A good thing!
Thanks for the pod!
lgavs · Jul 2024
This amazingly detailed journey forensically explores the events of January 1969 as captured on tape while the Beatles were recording what would become the Let It Be album and film. Nick provides terrific context and busts myths along the way. This is not for the casual listener, but true, incurable Beatlemaniacs will enjoy every minute. Plus, his production values are terrific.
everybodysdummy · Mar 2024
You might think you know everything about the Beatles and the Get Back project from Peter Jackson’s great documentary, but this podcast gives you the context that really brings everything from that series into sharper focus. I’ve learned a LOT and his deep commentary has helped me see certain parts of the band dynamic at this point a little differently now, as well.
It’s well informed by research and by Nick’s music knowledge. He is a charming host with great recommendations and a sensitive approach to all subject matter. Can’t recommend it enough!
In 812 · Jun 2023
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