Blotto Beatles

For the first time, RB starts us off before Tommy recounts a harrowing tale of a recent unmitigated disaster.  From there we get right into the important work of discussing bomb pops, boringness (but not in regards to RB), the Ocean State Job Lot, people surprised that Scotty C is the Dancing Blotto, the Beatles gothic phase, if goths can eat ice cream cones, the Ticketmaster debacle and who has t...

We start with news of Tommy's upcoming hiatus from the pod before diving into  the nostalgia of XDR tonebursts, Led Zeppelin ripping of Def Leopard, Ranking the Beatles' Jonathan Pretus doing our karaoke in the voice of Dr. John, an A-Paul-ogy, our first listener submitted karaoke track, that time the Beatles wore leather and specific haircuts while beating on brats, the Ramones debut LP...

We kick into episode with a review of both Tommy's vacation and the rumors of the new Beatles Town coming to Disney World, and then we dive right into a reintroduction of our dear pod pals Ranking the Beatles and discussion of Jonathan's Mick Jagger face, our very best Beatles XM host impressions, Paul and Ringo in the Rolling Stones, why Sam Whiles is the best guest RTB has ever had, ev...

Please listen in for a show first, as The Blottos take on this week's introduction in arrears, we're sure you can't even tell...Tommy gets caught cheating on his intro and Becker needs a couple of takes to get into it. From there, special guest Jason Narducy joins in and he brought a big big track to talk on. Jason is part of a lot of things we love - his band Split Single and a mem...

Thank goodness we are able to start this episode with a fact from world renowned New Zealand musicologist, Pete G., before we dive into discussions of Becker's poolside swimwear, our guest spots on other podcasts (including Fans on the Run and the upcoming season of Serial based on Tommy), Becker's Steely Dan struggle, pies from Chris W, the Beatles famous Seattle Invasion era work, and...

We get Beatles-archaeology from the top by uncovering the genius of the McCartney '71 tapes.  From there we investigate AI culture as we let our robot overlords write out introductions.  Finally getting into a normal episode, we discuss how much fun Mikey Erg is, our recent appearance on the Fans on the Run podcast with our friend Ethan Alexanian, Becker's New Year's resolution to b...

We begin by reviewing Tommy's Beatles fortune cookies before we read some fan mail; offer an a-PAUL-ogy, Becker's Papa's feelings on our weak ability to crack nuts and Tommy in general; Tommy's feelings on Papa's inability to restart a modem; our amazing guest and punk rock stalwart, Mikey Erg; recording records with Steve Albini; mastering records at Abbey Road; missed co...

Your Blottos start by reviewing this year's Chop Hall entrants, gifts from friends, Tommy's creepy kid chair, talking brothers, our guest Brother Bryan, Beatles Brunch vs. Lemmy Lunch, discovering that your brother is a kleptomaniac, Becker's Beautiful Taxes, our guest bringing a competing soundboard, making comparisons because of our experience with Guitar Hero, our best Boyz II Me...

UPDATE: We had a sync error partway through the episode and uploaded a new version. If you are a subscriber, you may need to download again to get this newer version. Episode 53 finds those Blotto boys together again and up to the same old shenanigans. While we've conquered the world of inebriated Beatles broadcasting, we are excited to announce our next endeavor - Blotto Beatles: The Podcast...

Episode 52 begins with a discussion of how we would NEVER consider using a producer other than Scotty C, a discussion of new snacks sent by listeners, hibachi experiences, pros and cons of podcast banter, the introduction of our guests Phoebe and Daphne from the amazing Another Kind of Mind, growing up on the Beatles with and without the internet, Tommy's alter ego Tom Cruise, John's ham...

We begin the road to episode 100 with a review of the new episode of our favorite other podcast, THE SACRED HARP; reminiscing on champers getting to our head; an update on our recent lack of international or American snacks; the introduction of our amazing guest, Kara; whether it's harder to borrow sugar from or hide a gun for your neighbor; going Monkees to Beatles; true stories of David Bow...

Our Dear Blotto Scruffs and fellow Quinquagenarians, It's episode 50!  We celebrate this momentous occasion by discussing the time Ringo auditioned for the sitcom that told the story of the 90s, clip shows, RB as Benjamin Button, the number of hangovers for your beloved Blottos, many champagne flute toasts, RECORD SCRATCH, retelling the story of the Beatles in 60 seconds, Banksy coming on the...

We approach our half century mark with an early mystery word, some Game of Thrones/Beatles talk, Becker's best Robin Williams, a little more shilling to Powers Irish Whiskey, that Beatles documentary where John wore a huge suit the whole time, our commitment to no longer saying "the pyick," infantilizing your partner, the return of our segment "Becker Offers Dating Advice,&quot...

We come in strong after a little bit of a summer respite with some timely Top Gun rumors, Scotty's specter, RB's Vermonting score, taking boats to see Deer Tick, the Blottos getting down at an actual dance club, Becker's thesis that we all have the epic experiences of our favorite writers, Scotty's homemade wine, that time Ringo hung those two balls from his pants during a phot...

Episode 47 begins year three of Team Blotto's project, so we start with the release of two new t-shirts that management told us would sell like hotcakes.  From there, we get into it with our amazing guest Caleb Nichols who discussed his new album/rock operetta, Ramon, describe as " the experience of a micro-mushroom-dosed pizza for your gay date night with the magnesium/iron combo of que...

It's the second annual BLOTTO VETOES SPECTACULAR!  We celebrate our second poddiversary by each selecting one song from our canonical list of Beatles songs from best to worst and trying to convince the other Blottos of its rightful placement.  Will Scotty win two in a row?  Will RB come in like a young buck and stir it up?  Will Tommy be snubbed on votes for a second year?  Will Becker be mad...

We kick into episode 46 by breaking podcast ground (again) before introducing Chris (again); talking about our pump up music;  asking if "Hey Ya" is the best song every written; realizing we are pretty old;  wondering if Chris should be the official Stat-Man, Scat-Man, or Scat-Man (the other kind of scat); drinking Maccaritas; landing on our favorite preparation for corn; wondering about...

Because we are so cultured, we get into this episode by discussing Shakespearean theatre before we dip back in to the world of the Blotto Bungalow (Bill?) and talking about the return of Chris, precedented maneuvers, the sad loss of Taylor Hawkins, a generous box of snacks from Pete G, a devious gift of Malort from Becker, the option to rent the Blotto Bungalow (Bill?) on Air BnB, visiting new fri...

We take a break from the Blost Weekend to discuss Ringo's feelings on Dianetics, missing Mystery words, our guest Walter Martin, Walt's amazing new record THE BEAR, our new segment "Choppin' Wood with Walter Martin," a pro solo Ringo take, telling the guy at the grocery store about how Leonard Cohen kissed your girlfriend on the cheek, Walter's song about the Beatles...

Episode 43, take a ride with your Blotto heroes as we gather together for a field trip and kickoff the first annual Blost Weekend -recorded deep in the woods from a moderately disclosed location in Western Massachusetts.  We bring you all of the hijinks you've come to love (or loathe), now with more Blotto-to-Blotto eye contact. We talk..was Tommy right? Would The Eagles be better if they wer...

Episode 42 covers all the news fit to print, including George Martin's accent; the loss of Mark Lanegan,; keeping the house, bro; who actually said "Rank it and crank it;" Fugazi saying that we got our Fugazi takes wrong; the introduction of our guest, Ethan Alexanian; contemporary references to the show LOST; the easiest Beatle to identify at a wax museum and why; not answering per...

Yeah, we should be talking Beatles in these episode notes, but we got SAM CALAGIONE of the mighty Dogfish Head Brewery this week! We go long talking about his beers, what got him to brew, the items he has in the Smithsonian, confusing the Beatles with The Replacements in front of Joan Jett, failed authors, and the bands that ended up naked in his house.  It's a long one, but it's worth i...

Episode 40 begins with a remembrance of the first Apple project; loose episodes; tons of guest mail (most of it not complimentary); our new guest and good bud, Kenji; an early Magical Mystery Word; the Beatles prog work; astounding McCartney conspiracy theories; Mal Evans seeking out transportation posters; Tommy backtracking on people pulling lyrics from posters; vertical toast; the thorough scri...

We release the string on episode 39 with a deep dive on sequels by discussing LOVE TOO, New Year's resolutions in pandi times, a new A-Paul-ogy,  Vacation Becker poppin’’ a flop, the Beatles gourd hatred, Billy Corgan on a roller coaster , and the circus -themed "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite." As always, you can find Team Blotto Beatles on Instagram ( @blottobeatles ) and Twitt...

Episode thirty-eight kicks into gear with some chat on the state of the multiverse, our favorite Christmas tunes, rum bum bum bum, the weird PJ pants you get from your mother, the period where The Beatles got into the occult, Becker retracting and the recommitting to hanging with Bezos, Tommy forgetting the basics of nursery rhymes, two dudes/one amp, and the perfect song for a Saturday -- Lady Ma...