Episode 11: The Beatles

pplpod Episode 11 maps the seismic rise, restless experimentation, and lasting aftershocks of The Beatles. We track the Liverpool clubs and Hamburg crucible, the EMI breakthrough, and the shockwave of Beatlemania—then move into the studio revolution: tape loops, new instruments, and fearless songwriting that turned pop into art. You’ll hear how Lennon–McCartney’s alchemy met Harrison’s expanding voice and Starr’s feel; how Rubber Soul, Revolver, Sgt. Pepper, the White Album, and Abbey Road redefined what albums could be; and how business turmoil, solo paths, and a final rooftop performance closed one chapter while opening a thousand more. We also dig into George Martin’s role, Apple Corps, film ventures, and the band’s modern afterlife across remixes, documentaries, and generations of musicians who sti ...