Peter Jackson's long-awaited documentary series Get Back launches on Disney Plus in just 3 days (November 25, 2021)! Join Phoebe, Daphne, and Thalia for a deeply analytical, level-headed, and definitely not hysterical countdown to this groundbreaking event in Beatledom! They discuss the Get Back book, teasers, remixes, and other advance media. Also discussed are such hard-hitting questions as “What are George’s opinions on cat food?” and “WTF is it about McBeardy, anyway?” CW: Even more swearing than usual; gratuitous d*ck jokes.

Dive into the emotional depths of Paul McCartney's journey in the '70s, reflecting on his bond with John Lennon. Discover the nuanced interpretations of their powerful songwriting, highlighting themes of reconciliation and personal struggle. Explore the complex dynamics of Beatles reunion talks, with McCartney likening it to 'reheating a souffle.' The discussion reveals how childhood traumas influenced their artistry and showcases the profound connection between their lives and music. A journey of love, communication, and the wounds of collaboration awaits!

Dive into the emotional complexities of Paul and John's relationship, marked by longing and hesitation. Explore the terms 'pizza and fairytales' that symbolize their rivalry and struggles. Discover how personal crises and societal norms affected their bond, revealing layers of jealousy and miscommunication. Reflect on their friendship's depth, shaped by shared experiences and music, even amidst misunderstandings and heartbreak. Uncover the transformative journeys that led to candid confessions and deeper insights into their unique connection.

John Lennon and Paul McCartney, iconic members of The Beatles, explore their complex relationship post-split. They delve into John's inner turmoil stemming from the breakup and his struggles with jealousy and insecurity, exacerbated by Yoko Ono's influence. The discussion highlights the controversial effects of Primal Scream Therapy on John’s psyche and their friendship. They also confront outdated views on sexuality, examine the emotional complexities of love, and reflect on their intertwined histories, revealing the haunting shadows of fame and personal strife.

Join Paul McCartney, the legendary former Beatle, as he reminisces about his complex bond with John Lennon, and the unique role of Yoko Ono in their dynamics. They dive into the chaos of a wild jam session in LA and discuss the tensions surrounding the Beatles' breakup. Paul reflects on a pivotal rendezvous in New Orleans that hinted at a possible reunion with John, and they explore the emotional turbulence of their intertwining relationships. Expect insights into friendship, love, and the surreal world of rock 'n' roll!

Dive into the evolving dynamics of John Lennon and Paul McCartney's relationship during the early '70s. Discover the intricacies of their emotional bond, filled with rivalry and reconciliation, while exploring notable moments like chaotic confrontations and public scrutiny. The podcast also dissects how their songs reflect their intertwined lives, shedding light on the themes of vulnerability and masculinity in pop culture. Join in as they unravel the love, turmoil, and complexities of John and Yoko's relationship.

In this episode, we discuss John and Brian’s trip to Barcelona and the violent incident at Paul's 21st Birthday.  We use this as a springboard for broader topics, including how John tends to be unfairly singled out as the only Beatle with a problematic history, the failure to look critically at Brian Epstein's behavior as it pertains to the band, how homophobia curtails discussion of the fallout from the Barcelona trip, and the absence of McCartney’s perspective in the reporting of this incident. Phoebe and Thalia explore these issues, followed by a panel discussion with newest AKOM host, Iris. TW: domestic abuse, substance abuse, sexual assault, homophobia, and violence SOURCES "Fab: An Intimate Life of Paul McCartney" Howard Sounes (2010) “John Paul George Ringo and Me” Tony Barrow (2006) "Meet the Beatles with Barry Miles" for Please Kill Me (2021)  https://pleasekillme.com/beatles-barry-miles/ "John Lennon: the Life" Philip Norman (2008) "Paul McCartney: The Life" Philip Norman (2016) "John Lennon: In My Life" Pete Shotton (1983) Steve Gaines, post to FB group: "Beatles in Print Together and Solo" (2020) “Loving John” May Pang (1983) "Meet the Beatles: a Cultural History of the Band that Shook Youth, Gender and the World" Steven D. Stark (2005) "Love Me Do! The Beatles' Progress" Michael Braun (1964) "Behind that Locked Door" Graeme Thomson (2013) "The Search for John Lennon" Lesley Ann Jones (2020) PLAYLIST: Three Cool Cats THE BEATLES Please Please Me THE BEATLES Keep Your Hands Off My Baby THE BEATLES Bad to Me THE BEATLES Baby it’s You THE BEATLES I’m Gonna Sit Right Down and Cry Over You THE BEATLES Hello Little Girl THE FOURMOST Everybody’s Trying to Be My Baby THE BEATLES All My Loving THE BEATLES Too Much Monkey Business  THE BEATLES Soldier of Love THE BEATLES

Join Phoebe and Kristen as they discuss the influences, cinematic context and lasting cultural impact of Magical Mystery Tour! CONTENTS Influences and Context 2:23 Critical Reception. Does MMT warrant re-evaluation? 18:50 Stanley Kubrick - echoes of MMT 44:30 Weekend - a slice of 1967 art cinema 1:09:21 Discussion of Magical Mystery Tour 1:25:26 TW: brief mention of a (fictional) sexual assault on a minor in the Kubrick section Sources Rob Ager’s analysis of the Bear in The Shining: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW2GrG7Zk0U Juli Kearn’s analysis of A Clockwork Orange: http://idyllopuspress.com/idyllopus/film/co_three.htm#magical FILMOGRAPHY (movies referenced in the podcast) Magical Mystery Tour (1967) The Beatles Strawberry Fields Forever (1967) Peter Goldmann The Seventh Seal (1957) Ingmar Bergman One Plus One (1969) Jean-Luc Godard The Trial (1960) Orson Welles 8 ½ (1060) Federico Fellini Scorpio Rising (1960) Kenneth Anger Empire (1966) Andy Warhol Running, Jumping Standing Still (1959) Dick Lester Weekend (1967) Jean-Luc Godard Daisies (1966) Věra Chytilová. The Shining (1980) Stanley Kubrick A Clockwork Orange (1971) Stanley Kubrick 2001 (1969) Stanley Kubrick Barry Lyndon (1975) Stanley Kubrick Dr. Strangelove (1964) Stanley Kubrick The Astronomer's Dream (1898) Georges Méliès Breathless (1960) Jean-Luc Godard Tom Jones (1963) Tony Richardson The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover (1989) Peter Greenaway A Taste of Honey (1961) Tony Richardson

Paul and Linda McCartney’s RAM, now often referred to by many as the “first indie pop album” had its 50th birthday on May 17, 2021!  To commemorate this important milestone anniversary, join Thalia as she gives “An AKOM Toast!” to RAM at 50!  Happy #RAMiversary!  Playlist:  Part 1: RAM by Paul and Linda McCartney Too Many People 3 Legs Ram On Dear Boy Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey Smile Away Heart Of The Country Monkberry Moon Delight Eat At Home Long Haired Lady Ram On The Back Seat Of My Car   Part 2: "Indie Pop Medley" “Prairie Fire the Wanders About” by Sufjan Stevens  "Home Again" by Michael Kiwanuka “Will Do” by TV on the Radio  “Where Gravity is Dead,” by Laura Veirs  “The Infanta” by the Decemberists  “Soul Meets Body by Death Cab for Cutie”  "Eugene" by Arlo Parks “Suddenly Everything Has Changed” by the Flaming Lips "Stella Brown" by Jelani Aryeh “The Breeze” by Dr. Dog  “Golden Days” by Whitney  "Sunrise" by Kenny Elrod ”Let’s Get Lost” by Elliot Smith  "Pass the Hours" by MorMor "Lord Only Knows" by Beck Part 3: Covers of RAM by various artists “Dear Boy” cover by Death Cab for Cutie "Too Many People" cover by Dave Depper  "The Back Seat of My Car" cover by the Damn Crystals “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” cover by Novelty Island "Ram On" cover by Found Wandering "Zpívám si jen tak" (Heart of the Country) cover by Martha & Tena “Ram On" instrumental cover by They Might Be Giants “Monkberry Moon Delight” cover by Robbers on High Street "Ram On" cover by R. Stevie Moore Links for RAM covers (not found on Spotify):  “Dear Boy” cover by Death Cab for Cutie: https://youtu.be/kP3z785ebdY  “Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey” cover by Novelty Island: https://youtu.be/mtG9j1T3KcI and https://noveltyisland.bandcamp.com/track/uncle-albert-admiral-halsey-paul-linda-mccartney-cover  “Ram On" instrumental cover by They Might Be Giants https://youtu.be/ouk7p_ambx8  "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" cover by Holly Henderson: https://youtu.be/9fKg5m5j7M4 "Monkberry Moon Delight" cover by Club Helmbreker https://youtu.be/0m7ydfWqzgk Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5zX162a3FLBpmEtcIhp6sA?si=d80ac33fd1484698  Instrumental covers: Ryohei Kanayama on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5nrctquJucCKcYLrfB4euxU4RMjeGuu8  Marcel Lichter on YouTube: https://youtu.be/L3vQrh1Xbeg joehlers on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mmccz9WzHZk  Recommendations and mentions: Understanding McCartney Documentary Series by Breathless345 on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kjjqUCvHNIs  Why Paul McCartney’s RAM is the first Indie Pop Album by Elliot Roberts on YouTube: https://youtu.be/CRZHvvYsc5w Interview with RAM & Wings drummer Denny Seiwell celebrating Ram On! by Elliot Roberts: https://youtu.be/nx4Lgf-nmKA  Paul McCartney - Ram (full album) REACTION by Welp Here We Are On YouTube: https://youtu.be/7XU_VpeIUl8 1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything by Apple TV+: https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/1971-the-year-that-music-changed-everything/  Other Sources:  Sticky Fingers: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine by Joe Hagan, pg 169, and "Book Review: Sticky Fingers" by Dr. Erin Torkelson Weber,  www.beatlebioreview.wordpress.com   Ben Gibbard of Death Cab for Cutie: May 7, 2020 quarantine livestream: https://youtu.be/hfLEvRY1kcA Dave Depper of Death Cab for Cutie, The Ram Project: https://www.davedepper.com/the-ram-projec The Damn Crystals on their Pure McCartney project: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6Gk4KUn-vs “The Eternal Sunshine of Harry Styles.” Rolling Stone Magazine.  Rob Sheffield.  August 26, 2019. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/harry-styles-cover-interview-album-871568/ “My Favorite Album: Fred Armisen on Paul and Linda McCartney’s ‘RAM.’”  Under the Radar Magazine. Joshua M. Miller. Jun 22, 2020.  http://www.undertheradarmag.com/interviews/my_favorite_album_fred_armisen_on_paul_and_linda_mccartneys_ram “Another Day: Paul McCartney’s Once-Maligned, Now-Adored ‘Ram’ at 50.”  The Ringer.  Ben Lindbergh.  May 14, 2021. https://www.theringer.com/music/2021/5/14/22435675/paul-mccartney-ram-50th-anniversary-legacy The All McCartney Podcast.  Interview with Eirik Wangberg. http://www.allmccartneypodcast.com/episodes/2017/5/25/episode-14-pauls-norwegian-connections-fredrik-skavlan-and-eirik-the-norwegian   Paul McCartney quotes on working with Linda McCartney as a vocalist. RAM Deluxe reissue liner notes.  Released May 2012. https://www.paulmccartney.com/news-blogs/news/paul-and-linda-mccartneys-legendary-album-ram-set-for-deluxe-reissue 

What can we learn about Paul McCartney from the female protagonists in his songbook? Phoebe and Thalia discuss several McCartney compositions featuring prominent female characters and identify their central themes. Sources: “Many Years From Now” by Barry Miles (1997) Interview w/ Allison Anders, Bomb Magazine (1997) Paul McCartney interview w/ Jonathan Wingate Record Collector (2008) “Chaos and Creation at Abbey Road” (2006) "Still I Rise" by Maya Angelou (1978) “The Oprah Winfrey Show” (1984) Interview w/ Paul McCartney for Billboard Magazine (2001) Paul McCartney Interview w/ Susan Goldberg for National Geographic (2017) PLAYLIST: She’s Leaving Home (1967) Jet (1973) Blackbird (1968) Jenny Wren (2005) Working Women at the Top (1991) It’s Not On (1982) Temporary Secretary (1980) Another Day (1971) Penny Lane (1967) Eleanor Rigby (1966) Eleanor’s Dream (1984) Treat Her Gently/Lonely Old People (1975) English Tea (2005) Let it Be (1970) Imprisonment, Ocean’s Kingdom (2011) Daytime Nighttime Suffering (1979) Mama’s Little Girl (1973) The World You’re Coming Into (1991) Lady Madonna (1968) For No One (1966) Extended Spotify Playlist: Click Here