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Winter of Discontent Ep. 1 - A Beatles Podcast

The last 3 months of 1968 were filled with Beatles projects. Much more than you’d imagine. George established himself as a Producer, John and Yoko worked on their brand, Ringo was a movie star and Paul found his soul-mate.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 2

It’s January 2nd 1969 approximately 8:30am and filming begins on the Beatles new project tentatively titled Get Back. We go granular on every detail we can find out about the sessions. Welcome to the start of our epic journey.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 3

It’s still January 2nd 1969, it’s cold, the acoustics are awful. John, George and Ringo are still in good spirits waiting for Paul to arrive. They even get a good head start on a new John composition.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 4- A Beatles Podcast

January 2nd 1969 finally gets underway with the arrival of Paul. But first he has to get a replacement bass. The four Beatles then begin work on a new John and Paul co-write.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 5 - A Beatles Podcast

January 2nd 1969. The Beatles are working on the song I’ve Got a Feeling. We’re introduced to some key players in the project Denis O’Dell, Glyn Johns and a mystery voice.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 6 - A Beatles Podcast

It’s still January 2nd 1969. During a break, Ringo and Denis O’Dell discuss the upcoming Magic Christian. The band then return to rehearsing the song I’ve got a Feeling.

Winter of Discontent Ep. 7 - A Beatles Podcast

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.8 - A Beatles Podcast

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.9 - A Beatles Podcast

The story of Peter Sellers and the Magic Christian. We explore why this production was important to both Sellers and Starr.