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Ep. 187 | âOne Hand Clappingâ Film Screening
As Marla Gibbs (look her up, Boomer. Did I get that right?) once said, âthereâs no place like home!â And she was obviously singing about Skokie, Illinois - home of a cookie cutter AMC Movie Palace so glorious, it rivals only Chicagoâs famous Esquire Theater, now home to a shuttered Dallas-based steak chain. (#Progress)
Usually, Tony and T.J. only go on post-Bears game movie dates when it involves seeing the latest Marvel sequel to a Marvel sequel. (Turn up the volume on those explosions, projector man!) But a special field trip was made after a SEASON-TURNING BEARS WIN, to go see the limited, first ever theatrical release of Paul McCartneyâs âOne Hand Clappingâ. Is the film better on the big screen than tucked away on the âBand On The Runâ Archive Collection DVD? Does the music rock even harder in the theater? Whatâs the deal with popcorn prices these days, Obama? Tony and T.J. ask these salient and Soily questions, and also ponder from the backyard (of the theater):
đđ Is the Half Price Books in Skokie, IL this generationâs Tower Records? And if it is, is society in more trouble than we previously ever imagined?
đżđ© Did âThe Popcorn Kidâ, the 1987 CBS flop about teens working in a movie theater, that T.J. used to videotape for some weirdo reason, ever have an episode about cleaning human feces from an exterior wall?
đđ€ź (Angry Chicago Guy): âHow come woke Tony donât ever get no Ohio-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers on Hulu/FXâs âThe Bearâ? Some Chicagoan, NOT!â (He laughs a little too hard at his own use of âNOTâ, and begins to cough up Old Style from acid reflux. He vomits on his worn shoes. Itâs quite sad, actually. His son doesnât even call him anymore on Christmas; and after the hell he went through as a kid, damn right he doesnât. And yet, this man needs help - especially after this White Sox season - and yâall laugh? Like your life is perfect? What do you get out of this abject cruelty? Maybe thatâs a better question.)
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Ep. 186 | The Fest for Beatles Fans 50th Anniversary
Sick episode, bro!
No, literally, this episode is sick!
Well, actually, Producer Casey was sick with COVID-19 during what was supposed to be a rare, in-person, Rosemont reunion of the Ubp3. #Cantaloop
Fortunately, The Fest For Beatles Fans (nee âBeatlefestâ) is always sick. Sick, in a good way, like the kids said in spring, â95. We need to legally mention that the Fest was NOT COVID-19 sick, thankfully; which means it probably injected bleach, and horse dewormer. What a great way to own the libz, for freedumb!
Somehow, Tony & T.J. were as healthy as two legally-giddy, mid-1970âs born Chicago guys can be, so they spent two beautiful days checking out all that this inspiring, lovely collection of fellow Beatles nerds has to offer. And Poducer Casey was able to rally, and contribute to our recorded shenanigans at the Fest from his sad, GrubHub-reekinâ hotel room. (Oddly, Casey did not order GrubHub.)
So stop your elitist reading, just push play (#FUAerosmith), and come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Fest for Beatles Fans with us! Because we also ask other burning Beatles questions, like:
đïžđ¶ Is giving someone a beat-up U.K. 45 of âThe Beatles Movie Medleyâ, without the famously infamous picture sleeve, a âgiftâ or a âterrible insultâ?
đđș Isnât Bruce Spizer PARTIALLY to blame for leaving his books within the vicinity of a beer swigginâ Shandawg? And will T.J. ever get over the immense guilt for accidentially-yet-irresponsibly destroying his favorite Beatles historian's books?
đđ (Angry Chicago guy, he smells like Comiskey circa 1987) HOW COME THE SUZANNE SUMMERS VEHICLE âSHEâS THE SHERIFFâ DIDNâT HAVE NO ROPERS OR FURLEYS? AND HOW COME KYLE ORTMAN [sic, moron] AINâT ON THE BEARS NO MORE?
The Untitled Beatles Podcast extends our deepest gratitude to the Fest For Beatles Fans for their incredible spirit, hospitality and love for all things Fab. And we salute the legendary Terri Hemmert for being both the longtime emcee and Chicago Radio Royalty!
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Ep. 185 | Previewing âThe Beatles: 1964 Albums in Mono
Move aside, Mark Lewisohn. It's SPIZERTIME.
That's right. At long last, the Beatles have announced a new 8 LP box set of the U.S. Beatles records they're (dubiously) calling "The Beatles: 1964 Albums in Mono".
T.J.'s first phone call was to the Venture at North Ave. and Kostner to pre-order his box set.
His next call was to his doctor, to address a sudden and impolite-to-discuss medical condition lasting longer than 4 hours. #ringthebonephone
And his third (and arguably most important) call was to his pal Tony so they could compare their hopes and dreams for the impending November release. [Editor's note: T.J. impending release joke #REDACTED]
They also cover the truly pressing questions, like:
đŒ Will Tony pick up a copy of the box set, or just hope to gather someone's discarded, unwound cassette tape by the side of the Eisenhower Expressway and respool it?
đš Are you more of a Beatle fart guy, or a Stones fart guy? And what's Charlie Watts got against Heinz Baked Beans?
đ„ [Angry Chicago guy after two too many Malorts] "How come Calderstone still ain't released Jolly What! England's Greatest Recording Stars: The Beatles & Frank Ifield on Stage"?
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Ep. 184 | Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection) Deluxe Box Set Part 2
Attention loyal podcast description reader! Mighty fine morning in your town, init? Say, are you an âOnly Peopleâ fan? Ever think, âI want to be, but itâs just not long enough!â Well, have we got a John Lennon boxed set for you, featuring 11 - count âem, 11 - more seconds of âOnly Peopleâ. Itâs âMind Games!â Still a Capitol Records Value, now available for the low price of one monthâs rent/mortgage. #ImagineNoPosessions
The Grumpy Gabbers deep dish this sprawling Lennon reissueâs many gorgeous ups and frustrating (Hugh) downs: the demos, myriad remixes, hidden tracks, glow-in-the-dark RSD exclusives, and more, like:
đž Does WFUK-96.9 FM - APPLETONâS HOME FOR F**K ROCK - play too little Led Apron?
đ If âNow & Thenâ is, technically, a Beatles song, is âNutopian International Anthem (Evolution Documentary) technically a Rutles song?
đȘâïž (Angry Chicago Guy, Heâs Not Sober) âHow come Tony donât get no âWizard Of Ozâ references? And how come I took mushrooms after Super Bowl XX and watched my VHS of âWizard Of Ozâ synced up to âPipes Of Peaceâ, and it all made sense?â
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Ep. 183 | Mind Games (The Ultimate Collection) Deluxe Box Set
In 1981, the Capitol Records green label LP, budget line re-release of "Mind Games" cost $5.99. In 2024, that same record, when heard in a cube complete with a gnome sized replica of Yoko (allegedly), can be purchased for roughly $1700. Thanks, Obama! (#Sarcasm #Satire #Satcasm)
A new precedent in solo Beatles reissues has been set with this reissue, including the more moderately priced (yet still insane) 6 disc edition. Is that a good thing? Does hearing 6 versions of "Intuition" really enhance the experience of listening to the album? And if T.J. doesn't collect it, does it even exist?
Tony and T.J. begin to dive into this massive release and answer these questions, and more, like:
đ·đ„đ” Was Aunt Mimi a loyal fan of BBC 4's, "Pounds or Dollars"?
đ Did the Mick Jagger film "Freejack" portend the Michael Jackson film song, "Freewilly"?
đ» Angry Chicago Fella: "How come the John Lennon tribute band, Real Sanpaku, don't play at the Merrillville Star Plaza no more?"
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Ep. 182 | UBP Fall Preview Edition
Labor Day already? That's it? Summer's over?
T.J. and Tony, just like ev'ry summer, are busy packing up their rented cottage in the Isle of Wight. But they both found some time to hop behind a microphone, along with Producer Casey and P3Z-Nutz, to preview some of the fabbest gab they've got lined up for the fall.
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Ep. 181 | UBP Live from The Fest for Beatles Fans (Feat. Skylar Moody!)
Live, from Beatlefestâs famous/non-existent Midway Ballroom, in the outskirts of beautiful, mobbed-up, downtown Rosemont, itâs Saturday Afternoon Live! WITH SPECIAL GUEST, #1 BEATLES STAN, SKYLAR MOODY!
For the second year in a row, Tony Shanoff, T.J. Mendoza, and Producer Case3Z-Nutz said, âf**k it, weâll do it live!â, and recorded this episode at the always-incredible Fest For Beatles Fans (nĂ©e Beatlefest), in front of some loyal UBP fans; and a few very confused people who were probably too embarrassed/disturbed to leave. (Seeing P3Z-Nutz in person can do that to a newbie.)
This year, theyâre joined by Beatles superfan/influencer/digital creator - the wonderful Skylar Moody - for an intense game of Beatles Trivial Pursuit! Plus, Tony celebrates the Beatles rich history in Chicago - AMERICAâS GREATEST CITY, YA JAGBAGS! T.J. pays tribute to arguably 2025âs 8th Beatle (#GiveIrelandBackToTheIfield)! And they also ask, to a HUGE CROWD THATâS WAY BIGGER THAN KAMALAâS, WHICH IS IMPORTANT AND TRUE BECAUSE IâM MISERABLE INSIDE:
đŠđ°đ Whoâs more of a failed cartoon character in America? Rupert The Bear, or Rupert The Murdoch?
đșđșđžđ·Which is a more culturally impactful moment in American media history: Producer Casey bravely producing this live recording sick, from his hotel room via Zoom, or the 1970âs WGBH Boston kids-show âZoomâ?
đŠđđHow many times has noted Disney-phile Tony seen âThe Lion Kingâ?
Special thanks to the Fest For Beatles Fans family for hosting us. Itâs an honor to be a very small part of such a wonderful, joyful, celebration of the greatest rock band not named Korn!
đž Photos courtesy of Patreon Star Club supporter Glen K.!
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Ep. 127.2 | A Trivial Beatles Podcast (Special Replay)
The Untitled Beatles Crew are all still recovering from an epic, whirlwind Fest for Beatles Fans 2024. And by recovering, I mean still passed out somewhere under the Apple Jam Stage.
This week, please enjoy one of our all-time faves!
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[Originally released May 6, 2023]
Trivia! What a silly word. I mean, how many words rhyme with âJergens?â Feel me, Jacque?
Sadly, ever since Alex Trebek pulled a (rather cowardly) #HeGone, the pursuit of trivia - Beatles and otherwise - has been largely dormant in America. But not this week! Because Tony and T.J. each break out their deluxe editions of Beatles Trivial Pursuit and play a heated, often deadly round or three of the game! But donât you D.A.R.E. think we put the board in âbored gameâ! Because, madness (#OurHouse) ensues as we also trivially pursue:
đ Would NBC have ever considered green-lighting âDear Johnâ if not for its one, ill-fated season of âTaxiâ?
âŸïž Were the 90âs Yankees really better without ding-dong-dinger machine Donnie Baseball? (Drunk old Chicago White Sox fan: âWhat about Bronny Dosco?â)
đ„ Is âSteve Winwood: The Musicalâ the new âBlind Faith: The Musicalâ? And will you miss both if youâre stuck in traffic? Shit thatâs a lot of Steve Winwood references, right? Too many? Or just about right, in a ârule of 3âsâ way? We ask rhetorically, like donât send us notes or anything like that, because we wonât read it. Whoâs got the time? Like, how do YOU even have the time to write a Beatles podcast about a failed Steve Winwood bit? Think about that next time you find yourself drinking a High Life again. Drinking a highâŠlifeâŠagain.
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Ep. 180 | A Hard Dayâs Night LP (1964) Part 2
Tell me why? Ainât nothing but a heartache! Tell me why? Ainât nothing but a mistake!Maybe if youâre a jag-bag! Because real Fab fans love âTell Me Whyâ, by The Beatles but, especially, The Backstreet Boys. ALL RIGHT!The Gab 2 love this record in all of itsâ forms, and they get a little overly excited as they continue to deep dish âA Hard Dayâs Nightâ, both the U.K. and U.S. versions. Perhaps unintentionally, Tony & T.J. make a strong case that the 1987 cassette track listening is definitive, but also - rather generously - take the time to ask:
đ Is it past time that the feds shut down Mentor Ohioâs illicit, bootleg-filled Record Den? Look Record Den, either join the f.y.e. chain or youâre DEAD MEAT.
1ïžâŁ [Angry, Functionally Drunk Chicago guy:] How come Calderstone didnât put no âAinât She Sweetâ on âBeatles 1â? And how come âOnce Bitten Twice Shyâ ainât longer? More like Great Woke. GET IT? [weeping] Please come home, Diane.
đŹ Pick a Newman: the âCarsâ guy or Wayne Knight?
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THIS WEEKEND: UBP @ The Fest for Beatles Fans
It's the 50th anniversary of Beatlefest <buzz> ... errr... The Fest for Beatles Fansâą, and Tone-J ShanDozOff and Producer K3C Nutz will obviously all be there. Because at least one time a year:
The Untitled Beatles Podcast is filmed before a live studio audience.
Roll up and join us this Saturday, August 10, at 1 p.m. in the Palisades (Park) Ballroom at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Tickets and more details at thefest.com.