Winter of Discontent - A Beatles Podcast

Winter of Discontent Ep.57 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part 5 Sep 12, 2024

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 George drops a bombshell. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.56 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part Four Aug 29, 2024

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 increasingly defeated. Even Eric Clapton gets a mention. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent - Ep.55 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 pt. 3 Aug 16, 2024

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 really got their name. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

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Winter of Discontent Ep.54 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part Two Aug 01, 2024

Much of this episode is dedicated to Paul and Ringo discussing their newly acquired song catalogue with Dick James. Paul is enjoying the nostalgia of remembering old favourites and Ringo is amused by some of the more comical titles. Special guest appearance by Paul Abbot from The Big Beatles Sort Podcast. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.53 - A Beatles Podcast - January 10th 1969 Part One Jul 18, 2024

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 Lawrence Wright catalogue. This is an entree before a lengthy discussion about the songs which we’ll cover next time. Oh, and there’s a bit on Mary Hopkin. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.52 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9th 1969 part 7 - Season Finale Jan 05, 2024

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 not want to hear the intro for a while after listening to this. Denis talks movies with Ringo, John asserts himself in the most hilarious way yet! Paul tries to be more collaborative and George wants an early night. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 51 - A Beatles Podcast. Jan 9th 1969 part 6 Dec 08, 2023

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 a selection of the most controversial material the band ever recorded. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent - Ep. 18 A Beatles Podcast Nov 25, 2023

Restored missing episode 18

Winter of Discontent Ep. 50 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9 1969 part 5 Nov 24, 2023

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 has another go at one of his favourite compositions and Paul is reminded of a song he gave away. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 49 - A Beatles Podcast- Jan 9th part 4 Nov 10, 2023

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, George is too loud and Ringo is the drummer. But they end the morning upbeat before going to lunch. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 48 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 pt. 3 Oct 26, 2023

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 issues with the first song they try. They also discuss ways to improve the onstage sound. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 47 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 Part 2 Oct 12, 2023

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 topic of discussion. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 46 - A Beatles Podcast - Jan 9 1969 pt. 1 Sep 28, 2023

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/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.45 - A Beatles Podcast Season Finale Apr 06, 2023

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 puts his foot down.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 44 - A Beatles Podcast Mar 24, 2023

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 design ideas from the Art Department and Michael uses all his powers of persuasion on Ringo. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep43 - A Beatles Podcast Mar 10, 2023

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 interest them all in a new song, John loses his cool and George tells a story about meeting an old friend. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.42 - A Beatles Podcast Feb 24, 2023

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.

Winter of Discontent Ep.41- A Beatles Podcast Feb 10, 2023

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 auctions a painting and Paul introduces a new song.

Winter of Discontent Ep.40 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 27, 2023

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 from their pre fame days that’s not so well known. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 39 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 13, 2023

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 than he’s been since the start of the sessions. He also brings in a New/Old song. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 38 - A Beatles Podcast Dec 30, 2022

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 a certain publishers interest in cocktails. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 37 - A Beatles Podcast Dec 16, 2022

Day 5 of rehearsals begins. George shows Ringo a new song. They discuss last nights TV and the origins of the song. Denis O’Dell arrives on set after a stressful morning and chats racehorses with Paul. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.36 - A Beatles Podcast Aug 04, 2022

The finale of season 4. In the absence of any new material John runs through some old favourites, has a quick rehearsal of Don’t Let Me Down and plays the acetate of unreleased Across the Universe. We explore telepathy and nonsense 40’s hip speak in this one. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.35 - A Beatles Podcast Jul 21, 2022

January 7th 1969. It’s John’s turn to lead rehearsals but his indecisiveness quickly drains the energy out of the session.

Winter of Discontent Ep.34 - A Beatles Podcast Jul 07, 2022

January 7th 1969. After a break for lunch the Beatles return to rehearsing Maxwell’s Silver Hammer with more enthusiasm than they’ve shown the rest of the day. www.buymeacoffee.com/Wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.33 - A Beatles Podcast Jun 23, 2022

Jan 7th 1969: After a lengthy discussion with the production crew, where the future of the project and the band were discussed, The Beatles decide to rehearse a little more before breaking for lunch. www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.32 - A Beatles Podcast Jun 09, 2022

January 7th 1969 - Part 2 of our two parter following a lengthy discussion between the group and the crew. This is the lowest point of the project so far with Paul and George openly discuss the break up of the Beatles. But we also learn about George’s interest in existentialism from his days in Hamburg. Link: www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.31 - A Beatles Podcast May 26, 2022

January 7th 1969. John eventually arrives. Paul channels his muse and creates a number one single out of thin air. The band and some of the crew then have a discussion about the show - this is part one of a two parter on this, their lowest ebb so far in the project. It’s a long one and it needs some concentration but we’ll analyse everything at the end. Link: www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep.30 - A Beatles Podcast May 12, 2022

It’s the morning of January 7th 1969. Paul, George and Ringo arrive and as they wait for John, Paul plays through some ideas on piano. We also learn about John and Yoko’s favourite restaurant. Link: www.buymeacoffee.com/wodpod

Winter of Discontent Ep. 29 - A Beatles Podcast Mar 11, 2022

The conclusion of rehearsals on Jan. 6th 1969. It all ends on an upbeat note, Paul offers a new song to rehearse and this last hour is the most enjoyable of the day.

Winter of Discontent Ep.28 - A Beatles Podcast Feb 25, 2022

January 6th 1969. We’re nearly at the end of today’s rehearsals. Following a tortuous rehearsal of Don’t Let Me Down and Two of Us, The Beatles begin work on George’s All Things Must Pass. But George has another song he’d rather do.

Winter of Discontent Ep.27 - A Beatles Podcast Feb 11, 2022

The one with the argument. Paul steers the band through rehearsals of Two of Us having already tried everyone’s patience. Tensions that were stirring during afternoon finally rise to the surface. This is the full unedited discussion which doesn’t appear in this way in any of the documentaries.

Winter of Discontent Ep.26 - Beatles Podcast Jan 28, 2022

Part 2 of our two-parter chronicling the evolution of the arrangement for Don’t Let Me Down. Aware of the lack of time to get ready for the live show tensions rise. But in the end… whether they know it or not, a classic emerges.

Winter of Discontent Ep.25 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 14, 2022

Don’t Let Me Down Pt.1 - The Beatles finally settle down to some serious work arranging John’s song. Progress is made but it’s a long laborious process, but we do get introduced to a pioneer of percussion.

Winter of Discontent Ep.24 - A Beatles Podcast Dec 31, 2021

The Beatles reconvene after lunch and a location scouting trip. A lengthy discussion with Yoko to the fore follows. Then the Beatles pick up instruments and still don’t get any work done

Winter of Discontent Ep.23 - A Beatles Podcast Dec 17, 2021

January 6th and the run up to lunch. But first The Beatles have some fun jamming and playing with some new gadgets.

Winter of Discontent Ep.22 - A Beatles Podcast Dec 03, 2021

January 6th 1969 - The Beatles pick up instruments and make some noise, not all of it productive. Ringo debuts a new song, Paul also has a new idea to present and John resurrects can old one.

Winter of Discontent Ep.21 - A Beatles Podcast Nov 19, 2021

January 6th 1969 - Paul and Ringo are eventually joined by John, Yoko and finally George. The main topic of conversation is last nights Cream show. The recording equipment arrives and we learn about a certain Greek electronics guru.

Winter of Discontent Ep.20 - A Beatles Podcast Nov 05, 2021

Back for Season 3. It’s now January 6th 1969, Paul is the first to arrive. Michael, Glyn and possibly Tony share their opinions on a number of artists and discuss the Cream documentary aired the night before.

Winter of Discontent Ep.19 - A Beatles Podcast Sep 23, 2021

The finale of season two. It’s tea-time January 3rd 1969 and The Beatles set about learning one more new song before finishing for the day. Paul switches to piano, George picks up a bass and Michael tries to spell out his concerns.

Winter of Discontent Ep.17 - A Beatles Podcast Aug 26, 2021

More work on All Things Must Pass, George settles on a guitar, John has a go at the drums, Paul finally gets involved and the Raelettes make an appearance.

Winter of Discontent Ep16 - A Beatles Podcast Aug 12, 2021

It’s late afternoon, January 3rd 1969. George is teaching the band ‘All Things Must Pass’ but he’s in for a shock! Paul also has his patience tested by Glyn Johns.

Winter of Discontent Ep.15 - A Beatles Podcast Jul 29, 2021

It’s still January 3rd 1969. The Beatles work on Two of Us before lunch, adding ideas that they’d later use in another song instead. They return from lunch a little merrier, and procrastinate some more before George offers to teach them one of his songs.

Winter of Discontent Ep.14 - A Beatles Podcast Jul 15, 2021

Still Jan. 3rd 1968. The Beatles take a trip down memory lane, showcasing many unpublished originals; one of which is only ever performed here. George leads them astray with covers before trying to steer them back on track.

Winter of Discontent Ep.13 - A Beatles Podcast Jul 01, 2021

It’s around midday on Jan. 3rd 1969 and The Beatles are relaxed and enjoying playing together. Now they’re finally getting down to some serious rehearsal.

Winter of Discontent Ep.12 - A Beatles Podcast Jun 17, 2021

January 3rd - John and Yoko finally arrive. The Beatles start the session proper warming up by running through some good natured covers and parody’s of their own songs. The most difficult dialogue so far to decipher; see how well I did.

Winter of Discontent - Ep.11 A Beatles Podcast Jun 03, 2021

It’s still the morning of Jan.3 1969. George has arrived and while we wait for John the 3 Beatles amuse themselves with a copy of Beatles Monthly

Winter of Discontent Ep.10 - A Beatles Podcast May 20, 2021

It’s January 3rd 1969; the second day of filming. It’s a good opportunity to spend some quality time with Paul and Ringo at the Piano.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 8 - A Beatles Podcast Apr 08, 2021

We’re finally at the end of the first day. George demos a new song, but instead of working on that Paul teaches the band a new tune of his own. We conclude season one with a summary of the first day - and I complain about my back

Winter of Discontent Ep.7 - A Beatles Podcast Mar 26, 2021

It’s still January 2nd 1969. It’s now the late afternoon and work starts on John’s “Don’t Let Me Down” although rehearsals get a little bogged down in discussions rather than performing. We learn Ringo and George have a new hobby. The P.A finally turns up and Yoko finally speaks.

Winter of Discontent Ep.6 - A Beatles Podcast Mar 12, 2021

Ringo gets a bit huffy with Denis O’Dell. Paul talks about booze and cigars. John wants to keep rehearsing the same song over and over and George learns more about the Hare Krishna movement.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 5 - A Beatles Podcast Feb 26, 2021

In a more dialogue heavy episode we get to hear from George Martin, Denis O’Dell and Glyn Johns. Everyone is discussing the relative merits and pitfalls of their location.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 4 - A Beatles Podcast Feb 12, 2021

Paul arrives but has to wait for a replacement bass. The band play him Don’t Let Me Down but rather than finish that they start on a new Lennon/McCartney collaboration.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 3 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 29, 2021

January 2nd 1969. John, George and Ringo are the only Beatles present on the Twickenham soundstage. While waiting for Paul they rehearse a new John song.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 2 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 15, 2021

It’s January 2nd 1969. Filming and Audio recording begins on The Beatles new project. First John and George arrive followed by Ringo. Paul is late.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 1 - A Beatles Podcast Jan 01, 2021

The last months of 1968 were busier than you might expect. Each Beatle went on their own path. George became a Producer, John and Yoko built upon their brand, Ringo became a movie star and Paul found his soul mate.

Winter of Discontent- A Beatles Podcast - Trailer Sep 03, 2020

My name is Nick and I’ll be your guide as we take a trip back in time to January 1969 and the recordings of the Beatles Get Back project. We’ll get a chance to listen to the conversations and learn what really happened during those sessions, without having to endure endless tuneless jams. Coming to your Podcast platform 1st January 2021

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