Good Timin’ - A Beach Boys Podcast

On this 23rd episode of Good Timin', we discuss the life and musical career of Beach Boys lead guitarist and founding member, Carl Wilson. Along the way we share some of our own personal favorite vocals, riffs and songs by Carl, and also explain why we feel he was so important to the band's sound, success and longevity.

On this 22nd episode of Good Timin', we create our 3rd "Best Of The Beach Boys" album, this time focusing on the period from 1970 through 1974. As we've done on our previous "Best Of" drafts, we as a group nominate and select 24 tracks that we feel best represent this era for the band, and make our case for why each song is worthy of inclusion on our compilation. Listen...

On this 21st episode of Good Timin', we discuss the Beach Boys' 1978 release, the M.I.U. Album. We cover the albums history and background, give a track by track rundown of the record and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about some of the outtakes and extra material the band recorded around the time. (including the band's unreleased Christmas album, Merry Christmas from...

On this twentieth episode of Good Timin', we conclude our Beatles versus Beach Boys discussion and compare the bands songs and albums from 1968 through 1970. Albums discussed include the White Album, Friends, 20/20, Let It Be, Abbey Road and Sunflower. Check out the Apples and Oranges Podcast for more Beatles/Beach Boys discussion!- ⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6q8nI8GmltKHuLKZ9FIAD0⁠⁠

On this nineteenth episode of Good Timin', we continue our Beatles versus Beach Boys discussion and compare the bands songs and albums from 1966 through 1967. We also share our general thoughts and feelings about this period for both groups and how we feel that they influenced each others music during this time. Check out the Apples and Oranges Podcast for more Beatles/Beach Boys discussion!-...

On this eighteenth episode of Good Timin', we discuss the Beach Boys' 1977 album Love You, as well as its unreleased follow up, Adult Child. We cover the history and background of both albums, give a track by track rundown of the records and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about some of the outtakes and extra material the band recorded around the time. Check us...

On this seventeenth episode of Good Timin', we discuss the Beach Boys and Beatles music from 1963 through 1965 and compare the songs and albums released by both bands during that time. In addition, we also share how each of us first got into the Fab Four as well as their influence on the many other bands and artists that we love. Check out the Apples and Oranges Podcast for more Beatles/Beach...

On this sixteenth episode of Good Timin', we discuss the Beach Boys' 1976 album, 15 Big Ones. We cover the albums' history and background, give a track by track rundown of the record and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about some of the outtakes and extra material the band recorded around the time.

On this fifteenth episode of Good Timin', we create our 2nd Beach Boys "Best Of" album, this time focusing on the period from 1966 through 1969. As we did on our first "Best Of" draft, we as a group select 24 tracks that we feel best represent the era for the band, and make our case for why each song is worthy of inclusion on our compilation. Listen to "The Green Album...

On this fourteenth episode of Good Timin', we discuss the life and musical career of Beach Boys' rhythm guitarist and founding member, Al Jardine. Along the way we share some of our own personal favorite vocals and songs by Al, and also explain why we feel that he's such an integral part of the Beach Boys' sound, both in the studio and on stage. Be sure to check out our special gue...

On this thirteenth episode of Good Timin', we discuss the Beach Boys' 1973 album, Holland . We cover the albums' history and background, give a track by track rundown of the record and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about The Beach Boys in Concert live album from the same year. Be sure to check out our guest David's Beach Boys/Beatles podcast, Apples an...

On this twelfth episode of Good Timin', we continue our Beach Boys collaborators discussion, this time focusing on the period from 1968 through the present day. Notable collaborators discussed include Stephen Kalinich, Jack Rieley, Daryl Dragon, Greg Jakobson, Steve Levine and Terry Melcher, among others.

On this episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Justin and Matt create our own Beach Boys "Best Of" album. Inspired by the Beatles' "Red" and "Blue" albums, we've titled our fictional album "The Yellow Album", and like the "Red" album we've selected songs that the band released between 1962 and 1965 for our first compilation. Listen to...

On this tenth episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Matt and Justin discuss the Beach Boys' 1972 album, Carl and the Passions- "So Tough." We cover the albums' history and background, give a track by track rundown of the record and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about some of the outtakes and extra material the band recorded around the time.

On this ninth episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Justin and Matt share some of our least favorite Beach Boys songs and explain why we personally don't care for them. (or in some cases despise them) We also share and discuss some of our own hot takes and opinions about the band's music and history.

On this eighth episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Justin and Matt discuss the Beach Boys' notable songwriting collaborators from the early to mid 60s, such as Gary Usher, Roger Christian, Tony Asher and Van Dyke Parks. We share some background information about each collaborator and talk about their contributions to the band, as well as give our own thoughts and opinions on their material...

On this seventh episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Matt and Justin discuss the Beach Boys' 1971 album Surf's Up. We cover the albums' history and background, give a track by track rundown of the record and share our thoughts and opinions on each song, and also talk about some of the outtakes and extra material the band recorded around that time.

On this episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Justin and Matt continue our discussion on the Beach Boys live shows and touring band, this time covering 1972 through the present day. Like last episode, we discuss some of the groups notable shows and concerts, the backing band and touring musicians, and how the live band looked and sounded over the years. We also share some humorous and entertaini...

On this fifth episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly and Matt discuss the Beach Boys as a live band and touring act from 1961 through 1971. We cover topics such as the bands' notable shows and concerts, their setlists and touring members, and what the live band looked and sounded like over that time. Watch on YouTube- https://youtu.be/dvnxqf9EuC8?si=wk3wo0v3dJ0CFNTV

On this fourth episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly, Matt and Justin discuss the Beach Boys' beloved 1970 album, Sunflower. We cover everything from the albums’ history and background, to some of the outtakes and extra material recorded around that time. We also give a track by track rundown of the album and share our thoughts on each song. Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuBsZxKFN...

On this third episode of Good Timin', me, Reilly and Matt share our top ten favorite Beach Boys albums and give our thoughts and opinions on each of them. Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RDSLTbEflo

On this second episode of Good Timin', me and Reilly share our personal rankings of the Beach Boys studio albums from #27 to #11 and give our thoughts and opinions on each of them. (Originally uploaded 12/20/2023) Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V09w7Cvuzbs

On this first episode of Good Timin', me and the guys introduce ourselves and talk about how we first got into The Beach Boys, and then share our top 10 favorite songs by them. (Originally uploaded 12/13/2023) Watch on YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNVl6PYT2x0