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The Beatles Stuffology Podcast

JG McQuarrie and Andrew Deacon

A podcast in which two old friends sit about and talk BS - Beatles Stuff - on a track-by-track basis pretty much for the sake of it!

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#125
September 2 · 56 min
With A Little Help From My Friends
Well, it's time for the episode that we have been trailing for literally years at this point - the potentially podcast-ending, friendship-ruining, reality-splitting With A Little Help From My Friends. Who really carries the best version of the song? Beyond "other people doing it", is there that much to analyse about the track itself? And how much of the actual song is the actual song anyway? Plus we dip into the postbag for some kind words and also.... drumroll please... Stuffology Bingo! Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Stuffology Bingo!: Bingo Produced By: arguing over a song on Sgt Pepper, and JG McQuarrie
#124
August 19 · 56 min
Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
While this podcast might feel that it's been running for considerably longer than twenty years, we can assure you it's been substantially less as we move on to a new album and song, both in the shape of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. Does the song function as an effective prelude to the album? How many kids TV references can be shoehorned into one episode? And just how long can it take to get round to talking about the actual song? Plus we dip into the mailbag for a little bit of correspondence. Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie with a broken arm, so I hope you're all grateful
#123
August 5 · 57 min
Penny Lane
As we flip the single from Strawberry Fields to Penny Lane, there is much to consider. Is this as good as, or potentially even better than, Strawberry Fields? Does it manage the same deftness? And is the video any good? Alternative Penny Lane video Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI, in case there was any doubt
#122
July 22 · 1 hr 4 min
Strawberry Fields Forever
Songs don't come much bigger or more important than Strawberry Fields Forever so it's time to tackle one of the all-timers this episode. Does the song really deserve its reputation as a psychedelic classic for the ages? Do the lyrics manage to convey what Lennon's actually aiming for? And do the rest of the band's contributions help or hinder the song's reputation? And perhaps most importantly of all, can Andrew sketch JG over the course of this episode? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie
#121
July 8 · 1 hr 9 min
Revolver
It's time to sum up another album and take a look at Revolver as whole, rather than a series of parts. Does the album deserve the oft-sited "best of all time" monicker? How does it compare to the likes of Pet Sounds? And is it even faintly representative of what was going on in the charts at the time? (Apologies for the quality of Andrew's audio - thanks to technical issues, he's a lot less clear than usual - JG) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie and not AI. You can kind of tell.
#120
June 24 · 49 min
Tomorrow Never Knows
Time to round off Revolver with the mighty Tomorrow Never Knows, as JG and Andrew take a dive into psychedelia. Or do they? Does the song deserve its towering reputation and Capital-I Importance? Do we think Lennon really understood what it was he was writing about? And just how critical is George Martin this time out? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: Some technology, JG McQuarrie, but definitely no AI
#119
June 10 · 44 min
Got To Get You Into My Life
Revolver is nearly done but before we get to the totemic final track, there's Got To Get You Into My Life to tackle. Does the song work as a Motown/Stax homage? Does it matter that it's actually about drugs? And how are the guitars sounding at this point in the album? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: Super Human Being, JG McQuarrie (and not AI)
#118
May 26 · 35 min
I Want To Tell You
It's time for George's third go-around on Revolver as I Want To Tell You takes its spot in the limelight. Can George justify an unprecedented three songs on an album? Does the song succeed in capturing the uncapturable flow of ideas he wanted to express? And just what could put Andrew off JG? (You know, apart from everything) Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie, and not AI
#117
May 13 · 37 min
Doctor Robert
Time to visit a medical practitioner for this episode as JG and Andrew pay a visit to Doctor Robert. Is it really about some alleged New York doctor? Is the NHS a worthy recipient of a Lennon lyric? And can the Beat Bugs really be the best cover version of this song? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: A resident of Sol III, JG McQuarrie, and not by machine.
#116
April 29 · 51 min
For No-One
This podcast is definitely for someone but also, in a very real sense, For No One. Does the song's air of detached melancholy work? How good is that solo? And can any of the cover versions manage to capture the austere distance of the original? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: An Earthling named JG McQuarrie and not AI
#115
April 15 · 36 min
And Your Bird Can Sing
Time for something tuneful this episode as JG and Andrew tackle And Your Bird Can Sing. Does the song maintain the quality of the album? How much fun can be contained in one song? And are there any interesting cover versions? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: alleged Human, JG McQuarrie, and not AI
#114
April 1 · 42 min
Good Day Sunshine
It's time to let a little light into our lives this time out as Good Day Sunshine emerges from behind the clouds to kick off Side 2. How does the song work as an opener for the second side? Are there any outstanding moments? And why (oh why, oh why) does Robbie Williams's godawful "Angels" get a mention? Plus, "excitingly", how long can two old men ramble on for before getting to the sodding point already? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: A Human calling himself JG McQuarrie, and not AI
#113
March 18 · 37 min
She Said, She Said
Surrealism, pretentious, or something else is the question posed as Revolver's first side bows out with She Said, She Said. Does the song round the first side off in a satisfactory way? Does it suffer from (probably) not having McCartney on it? And what has Peggy Suicide got to do with any of this? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced by: JG McQuarrie and not AI, ever
#112
March 4 · 39 min
Yellow Submarine
It's time for a brightly-lit stroll down happiness lane as Yellow Submarine joyfully bobs into sight. Why is the song compared to A Day In The Life? Is it "just" a children's song or is there really a deeper meaning? And how many films can be inspired by Beatles song titles? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie, in a land of submarines
#111
February 18 · 33 min
Here, There, And Everywhere
Time for some balladeering on Stuffology this episode as Here, There, And Everywhere wafts into view. Is McCartney right when he describes this as his best song? Was Lennon? And does the song work as a capital-S Standard? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie
#110
February 4 · 42 min
Love You To
Time for some full-on Indian music for the first time in the Beatles career as George gives us the curiously-named Love You To. Does the song work as an expression of Indian music? How sincere do we think it actually is? And does the lyric manage to match the music? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: JG McQuarrie
#109
January 21 · 47 min
I'm Only Sleeping
It's time for a little nap this episode as I'm Only Sleeping drifts soporifically into sight. Does the song work as in invocation of dreams? Is there a broader metaphysical interpretation that can stand? And what do we mean when we talk about psychedelia as a term in music? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com The flaming remains of Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: Staying awake and the editing skills of JG McQuarrie
#108
January 7 · 57 min
Eleanor Rigby
We move to the second song on Revolver this episode with the straightforward classic that is Eleanor Rigby. Does the song deserve its status as one of the pinnacles of the Beatles' career? How does the song stand up to reinterpretation? And how does all that mythologising work? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: Drinking heavily and JG McQuarrie
#107
Dec 24, 2025 · 56 min
Taxman
And so 1965 is left behind and we move into the bold new world of 1966 with the mighty Revolver and its opening track, Taxman. Is it a perfect album opener? How do the lyrics stand up today and do they still (or indeed did they ever) work? And just how good is everyone on this? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By: Golly, by JG McQuarrie
#106
Dec 10, 2025 · 43 min
Rain.
It's B-side territory once again on Stuffology as JG and Andrew tackle deal with a little Rain (though shelter under a little Anthology chat first). Is it really as good as its reputation? Are the backwards vocals and guitar lines effectively pushing musical frontiers or cheesy and difficult to take seriously? And who wins the coveted "Best Cover Version of This Song?" award? Rankings: Track-by-track Ranking eMail: beatlesstuffology@gmail.com Twitter: @beatles_ology Instagram: beatlesstuffology JG's Blog: Judgementally Reviews… Andrew’s Blog: Stuffology Produced By avoiding rain and: JG McQuarrie

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