Gear, There and Everywhere

We brought back our fan favorite Perry Stanley to dive into "The Night Before," the 1965 Paul McCartney classic - and this isn't one to miss. Not only did we find incredible new isolations, interview quotes, and session details - our co-host Ryan was able to secure a never before seen copy of George Martin's session note for "The Night Before." We dive into every instru...

The Beatles Anthology 2025 is out - and it's beautiful! Join Mike on an instant deep dive into the newly remastered Beatles Anthology, now presented in stunning 4K for the first time. After watching all nine parts, Mike shares his full reactions to the upgrades, the emotional new episode, and the surprising edits that are already sparking conversation among fans. From the jaw-dropping Shea Sta...

When a fan sent us all 13 new tracks an entire month before they dropped, we took the opportunity to dissect every outtake: its history, its gear, and exactly what we think of it. With isolated clips never heard before on YouTube (and a month of early prep to make this), we break down the alternate takes, studio chatter, and the evolution of some of The Beatles most iconic songs. We also get into...

By overwhelming popular demand, here it is - our deep dive into the 20th century's most iconic drums - Ringo Starr's Beatles drumkits. We’re joined by Ringo Starr’s personal drum curator, Gary Astridge, for a definitive exploration of Ringo's kits, from the 1950's through "Now and Then." 🎙🥁In this epic episode, Gary walks us through the sound, soul, and stories behind th...

If you're offered the chance to play a guitar once owned by Eric Clapton and played by George Harrison—you take it. In this short but unforgettable episode, Sam and Ryan hit the road to New Jersey for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: to play a 1913 Gibson Style "O" acoustic guitar with a legendary backstory. This guitar was once owned by Clapton and Delaney Bramlett, and is believed...

On this remarkable episode of GTE, Gypsy jazz guitarist Robin Nolan joins us for an unforgettable conversation about his deep connection to George Harrison, the spiritual journey behind his album "For the Love of George," and the surreal experience of recording on three of George’s actual Beatles guitars — the 1963 Rickenbacker 360-12, 1962 Gibson J-160e, and the Ramirez classical used o...

In this special emergency episode, we pause to mourn the loss of Brian Wilson, an incomparable musical genius whose work with the Beach Boys shaped the sound of a generation.