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.
48 Available Episodes (48 Total)Average duration: 00:48:12
Apr 06, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep.45 - A Beatles Podcast Season Finale
01:15:05
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep. 44 - A Beatles Podcast
00:59:46
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
Mar 10, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep43 - A Beatles Podcast
00:50:26
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
Feb 24, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep.42 - A Beatles Podcast
00:48:03
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 10, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep.41- A Beatles Podcast
00:49:56
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.
Jan 27, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep.40 - A Beatles Podcast
00:49:59
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
Jan 13, 2023
Winter of Discontent Ep. 39 - A Beatles Podcast
01:03:20
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
Dec 30, 2022
Winter of Discontent Ep. 38 - A Beatles Podcast
00:49:32
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
Dec 16, 2022
Winter of Discontent Ep. 37 - A Beatles Podcast
00:58:33
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
Nov 04, 2022
Winter of Discontent - Busman’s Holiday - A Beatles Podcast
00:58:33
This Summer I made a pilgrimage to Liverpool and recorded my observations while I was there. I visited a number of Beatles related historical sites as well as some of the city’s unique buildings and monuments. This is an audio travelogue of my trip.
Apr 06 | 01:15:05
Winter of Discontent Ep.45 - A Beatles Podcast Season Finale
Mar 24 | 00:59:46
Winter of Discontent Ep. 44 - A Beatles Podcast
Mar 10 | 00:50:26
Winter of Discontent Ep43 - A Beatles Podcast
Feb 24 | 00:48:03
Winter of Discontent Ep.42 - A Beatles Podcast
Feb 10 | 00:49:56
Winter of Discontent Ep.41- A Beatles Podcast
Jan 27 | 00:49:59
Winter of Discontent Ep.40 - A Beatles Podcast
Jan 13 | 01:03:20
Winter of Discontent Ep. 39 - A Beatles Podcast
Dec 30 | 00:49:32
Winter of Discontent Ep. 38 - A Beatles Podcast
Dec 16 | 00:58:33
Winter of Discontent Ep. 37 - A Beatles Podcast
Nov 04 | 00:58:33
Winter of Discontent - Busman’s Holiday - A Beatles Podcast
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