Thru the AKOM Lens: Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles, and the UK Counter-Culture

Yoko Ono: Art and Artifice: An interesting artist in popular music and a controversial figure in Beatledom, Yoko Ono has played an outsized role in crafting many of the tropes and narratives that still predominate Beatles history. Phoebe and Thalia discuss Yoko's music, art and mas... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

73 min listen

Jealous Guy: Lennon-McCartney and Competitive Admiration: Was Jealous Guy written for Paul McCartney? Listen to our essay and decide for yourself. —SOURCES:John Lennon Interview w/ David Sheff for Playboy. (September, 1980) Interview with John Lennon & Yoko Ono, (May 28th, 1971)“The Beatles” by Hunter Davies (1... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

33 min listen

An AKOM Interview with Miss O'Dell: In this episode, Diana and Thalia have a conversation with Chris O’Dell, the author of the book Miss O’Dell: My Hard Days And Long Nights With The Beatles, The Stones, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton And The Women They Loved. Chris O'Dell has led an extraordinar... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

80 min listen

Reassessing HOW DO YOU SLEEP in 2019: John Lennon alternately referred to the song as “nasty,” “not that serious” and his response to “withdrawing from Paul and the Beatles and the relationship with Paul.” One would be hard-pressed to find a Beatles/Lennon song that has caused more long-term... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

77 min listen

May I Introduce to You: The Minds Behind Another Kind of Mind: Welcome to our introductory episode, where we will walk you through who we are, why we wanted to do a podcast, and how we will approach the topics we plan to tackle in the future. Thanks for joining us! "We hope you will enjoy the show!" by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

30 min listen

Thru the AKOM Lens: Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles, and the UK Counter-Culture: In this episode of our series Thru the AKOM Lens, Phoebe and Thalia discuss and unpack the documentary Going Underground: Paul McCartney, The Beatles, and the UK Counter-Culture. This fascinating and thought-provoking film covers an extremely important y... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

130 min listen

Looking for the Breakup Series?: Hello dear listeners! If you are looking for the Breakup Series, it has moved to our sister podcast, One Sweet Dream! Now you have double the amazing Beatles podcasts to subscribe to - Another Kind of Mind, and One Sweet Dream. Be sure to subscribe t... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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AKOM on GET BACK: Four Sides of a Square: The third and final episode in our Get Back analysis is dedicated to Band Dynamics- the working and personal relationships within the Beatles and how all those conflicts, bonds and loyalties interact. We also take a look at the Get Back deadlines; Were t... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

142 min listen

Too Busy being John and Paul: George Harrison's Role in "How Do You Sleep?": In Part 2 of our deep dive into "How Do You Sleep?", we attempt to dissect George's role in the creation of the song, his perspective on Lennon-McCartney as a unit, and the impact his participation may have had on George's relationships with both John an... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

58 min listen

Ringo Starr: The King of Feel: This episode is dedicated entirely to the one and only Ringo Starr! His musicianship, his chemistry with the other Beatles, and how interesting he is as a human being are often overshadowed in the fandom, but Paul continues into present day to refer to R... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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Thru the AKOM Lens: Lester and Maysles: In this episode of our new series examining the Beatles on film, Phoebe and Kristen discuss fantasy, reality and the creation of the Beatles myth with two landmark films from the start of Beatlemania: A Hard Day’s Night and The Beatles First US Visit by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

157 min listen

Thru the AKOM Lens: Magical Mystery Tour: 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 ... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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An AKOM Toast to RAM at 50: #RAMiversary Episode!: 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 #RAMi... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

44 min listen

Pizza and Fairytales: Ep 1 More Than Yesterday: Our first episode follows John and Paul’s reconciliation in 1972-1973, John & Yoko’s decision to separate, John’s move to Los Angeles with May Pang and John’s steps toward self-acceptance. --- TW: violence SOURCES Interview w/ Barbara Graustark for Newsw... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

105 min listen

Female Protagonists in McCartney Songs: 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 ... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

114 min listen

Pizza and Fairytales: Ep 3 Love is Wanting: 1975 and 76 represent a pivotal moment for John Lennon, and his choices at this juncture determine his fate in his final years. Episode Three is a deep exploration of John’s ongoing inner conflicts: his lasting trauma over the Beatles breakup; his suscep... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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Context vs. Excuses: Addressing difficult topics in Beatledom: 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 h... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

135 min listen

Pizza and Fairytales: Ep 5 Make It Right: ‘Pizza and Fairytales’ is John Lennon’s phrase— a brilliant one—and he conjured it to describe one man: Paul McCartney. John in the 70s is fairly well documented. But what about the less communicative, less examined half of Lennon/McCartney? In this epi... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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AKOM on GET BACK: Brothers, Friends, Bandmates: AKOM on GET BACK: Brothers, Friends, Bandmates Episode 2 is all about George, Paul and George & Paul; we take a look into their dynamic as bandmates, friends and surrogate brothers. We also examine George as a Producer for insight into the creative confl... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

125 min listen

Pizza and Fairytales: Ep 2 Heart Like a Wheel: In our second installment of Pizza & Fairytales, we discuss how Yoko draws Paul into her mind games with John. Highlights of Paul’s ensuing visit to John in LA include the Toot ‘n’ Snore jam session and a peculiar Polaroid message sent to Jann Wenn... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

136 min listen

Queering the Beatles w/ Caleb Nichols: SUMMARY AKOM welcomes Caleb Nichols to discuss their new album Ramon, a Beatles-inspired rock operetta. Caleb, Daphne and Phoebe chat about The Gay Agenda, Brian Epstein, Bisexual John Lennon, Queering History and the special influence of Queer people a... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

88 min listen

Strange Bedfellows: Ep 3 Hiroshima Sky: SUMMARYWelcome to STRANGE BEDFELLOWS, an AKOM series about Yoko Ono and Paul McCartney after John Lennon's death. Episode Three covers the 1990s, a decade that sees some of the most significant highs and lows between Ono and McCartney. Goodwill aboun... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

141 min listen

From GENIUS COMPOSER to POP LIGHTWEIGHT: How the 1970s Rock Press Rebranded Paul McCartney: Dr. Allison Bumsted joins Phoebe and Daphne to discuss how rock journalism in the 1970s re-shaped Paul McCartney’s critical reputation for the next three decades (and beyond). Also discussed in this episode: authenticity, gatekeeping, rock aesthetics an... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

139 min listen

Pizza and Fairytales: Ep 4 Then We Will Know: What happened between Paul and John that forever altered their relationship and created the emotional stalemate John dubbed “Pizza and Fairytales?” In episode four, we evaluate four likely scenarios based on a comprehensive study of the available evidenc... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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BONUS EP 3: Marriage Mythology: Join Phoebe and Sam Whiles, host of Paul or Nothing podcast, as they discuss the cinematic portrayals of the McCartney and Lennon marriages. What mythology do they create for themselves? What does the public (fans, authors and outside media) project onto... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

71 min listen

A Mistake in Many Ways: Ep5A I Want to Give Him That Divorce: SUMMARY In the final (2 part) episode of our series, we’ll address the final event in the Breakup drama of April 1970: the battle of Phil Spector’s production of The Long and Winding Road. We’ll also take an in-depth look at Paul’s revelatory interview ... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

107 min listen

A Mistake in Many Ways: Ep4 That Makes Two of Us: SUMMARY When John’s attempts to lure Paul back to the fold prove unsuccessful, he orchestrates one final outrageous maneuver. But John’s actions are another miscalculation; Paul responds irately to John’s tactics and further digs in his heels with a comb... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

132 min listen

AKOM Mailbag: Tumblr Edition 1/2: SUMMARY Phoebe and Daphne answer listener mail from social media site, tumblr. This 2-part episode offers a unique glimpse into feedback and questions from AKOM listeners. (Also, keep an ear out for a brief appearance by a special guest!) TOPICS FOR EPIS... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

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AKOM Live in Seattle! GotBack Concert Report: Live on Location in Seattle at Paul McCartney's Got Back tour: Phoebe and Daphne share their joyous experience at this May 2022 show and have a lively discussion about the performance by Paul, Rusty, Brian, Wix and Abe. *MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS* by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

81 min listen

A Mistake in Many Ways: Ep3 Probably a Rebirth: SUMMARY After the new year, John approaches the Beatles with a new outlook and a new idea for the future. The trial separation, John predicts, “will either be a death or a Rebirth.” And John has made his choice!Episode Three delves into John’s hopes and ... by Another Kind of Mind: A Different Kind of Beatles Podcast

147 min listen

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