In this long-overdue episode, Lisa and Sean discuss the recent GRAMMY Salute to The Beach Boys aired this spring in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, and the baffling ignorance shown by the Recording Academy’s shortsightedness in recognizing …click to read more
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Episode 16: I’m pickin’ up good vibrations.
A little over a year ago, we discussed some of the, well…not great…moves and decisions that The Beach Boys made over the years. This time, however, we’re going in the opposite direction. What did they get right? Drop …click to read more
Episode 14: Pretty soon I’ll be blown away
Last time, your hosts talked about the new version of David Leaf’s book, God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth. This time, they talk to the author himself! David, Sean, …click to read more
Episode 12: I get around from town to town
Lisa and Sean discuss their adventures in visiting various Beach Boys-related locations, particularly in Southern California. Recorded August 26, 2022 Show notes: https://media.blubrry.com/autobiography_of_a_schnook/media.blubrry.com/tunex/www.banana-and-louie.org/audio/tunex_episode012.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Episode 10: We’re on safari to stay!
We swear, we did not intend to time the release of this episode so that it lands on Brian Wilson’s birthday; we recorded this in late May and just…got hung up in post production. But here we are …click to read more
Episode 9: Run run wee-ooooooooooo
It’s May 16. Gee, what topic do you THINK this married couple is going to talk about? Well…if you still can’t guess, then…Pet Sounds. Given that an entire encyclopedia could be made about the revolutionary album, Lisa and …click to read more
Episode 8: Well, oh my, oh gosh, oh gee!
Hi-ho, Tune X Podcast here! This episode is released on the day of the 45th anniversary of the release of The Beach Boys Love You, an album that polarizes Beach Boys fans the world over. To mark the …click to read more
Episode 6: It’s just enough to believe…
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of the long-awaited debut of Smile in London, listen in on Lisa and Sean’s conversation about their memories and insights of the Brian Wilson masterpiece. Recorded October 9, 2021; September 12, 2021; September …click to read more
Episode 4: Wow! Great Concert!
Having been longtime fans, Lisa and Sean have attended more than thirty Brian Wilson concerts. In this episode, your hosts talk about their memories and experiences of seeing the famed Beach Boys musical genius perform live over the …click to read more
Episode 3: Tune right in everywhere you go
…everywhere you go because Lisa and Sean have put together a couple of playlists! Specifically, for that person in your life who is curious about The Beach Boys and wants to explore further. (Recorded May 29, 2021) SHOW …click to read more