Podcasts by Sail On: The Beach Boys Podcast

Bonus Episode 9 - UNHINGED with Nia D’Emilio (Patreon Preview) from 2023-12-01T00:34:18

Hello Friends!   On this episode of Unhinged, we review, well, everything. Nia and special guest Trevor Hodge, mastermind behind sunshine surf pop band Listen

75 - Sunflower (Part 2) from 2023-09-01T00:01

Hello Friends!

When nerds get together, they talk about The Beach Boys of course.... Anyway, we're back at it.  More Sunflower!  Brian enters his LARPing as a normal person phase and I'm ...

74 - Sunflower (Part 1) from 2023-08-01T00:01

Hello Friends!

We've been waiting FOREVER for this one, but it's finally here.  Will and John tackle the first few Sunflower sessions as well as a few surprises along the way!  Why exactl...

73 - Summer Of ’69 from 2023-07-01T00:01

Hello Friends!

Welcome to season 5 of the Sail On podcast!  Today, we're chatting with Nia D'Emilio about the road to Sunflower as wel...

72 - It’s About Time from 2023-06-01T00:01

Hello Friends!

Today is a long overdue one-on-one with me and you (and your emails).  Lots of fantastic stories were awaiting me in the old inbox and I'm so appreciative of all the love a...

71 - Dennis Wilson: Forever from 2023-05-01T13:02:39

Hello Friends!

Been a while, but we're back with another installment in our "Words and Music" series!  This time celebrating the life and music of Dennis Wilson.  I have been loo...

70 - Break Away from 2023-04-01T14:17:36

Hello Friends!

It's the Season 4 Finale!  Welcome back to the Sail On Podcast where we do what we wanna do!  In this episode, Will and John take us through the end of the Capitol...

69 - 20/20 (Part 3) from 2023-03-01T03:15:39

Hello Friends!

This time on the Sail On Podcast, we get a sneak peak at The Beach Boys' Grammy Salute from Nia, then Wyatt sits down w...

68 - 20/20 (Part 2) from 2023-02-01T20:05:26

Hello Friends!

All I want to do is get through 1968 as it’s been a real strange year for the boys!  Fortunately there is some beautiful music to discuss with Will and John.  The Wilson br...

Bonus Episode 8 - Sail On Sailor - 1972 from 2022-12-16T21:34:59

Hello Friends!

As you all know, there's a new hot BB box on the streets and we are gonna take you through all the dark alleyways so you don't get lost!  Do I even like The Beach Boys?  Th...

67- 20/20 (Part 1) from 2022-12-01T12:19:23

Hello Friends!

Been Way Too Long but We're Together Again!  Sorry for the delay but we have a MONSTER episode today as we break down the first portion of the 20/20 album sessions with Wil...

66 - Stack-o-Tracks and the Not-so-Great ’68 from 2022-10-01T19:06:10

Hello Friends!

I get by with a little help from my Stack-o-Friends this week!  Some fantastic box set news, the tragic mishaps of ...

Bonus Episode 7 - The Four Freshmen from 2022-09-01T01:35:54

Hello Friends!

Today I'm taking a long overdue deep dive into the music of The Four Freshmen!  You'll hear the classics, some deep cuts, as well...

65 - Friends (Part 4) from 2022-08-01T00:01

Hello Friends!

Lately I been thinking about a good friend that I'd like to see more of...  So I asked him to be my guest this month!  It's Listen

63 - Friends (Part 2) from 2022-06-01T17:10:04

Hello Friends!

What a day, what a day! What a beautiful day this is! Finally, the return of Will and John to guide us through Friends like no one else can!  They're as cool as cool can be...

62 - Friends (Part 1) from 2022-05-01T13:51:19

Hello Friends!

Wake the world!  Friends is here!  The Maharishi is here!  Giggens is here!  Kurt Baker!  We talk all things Wild Honey, pepperoni, shovelin...

60 - Wild Honey (Part 3) from 2022-02-01T13:46:55

Hello Friends!

Mama says eat a lot, sleep a lot, listen a lot!  Still getting sweeter over here at Sail On HQ with another thing or two about the Wild Honey sessions with Will and John.  ...

59 - Wild Honey (Part 2) from 2021-11-22T14:00:51

Hello Friends!

Gettin' sweeter and gettin' deeper into the honey jar with Will and John!  Patron emails, news, controversies!  More soul than you've ever had!  It's all here in today's Sa...

Bonus Episode 6 - Feel Flows from 2021-10-08T11:05:48

Hello Friends!

Today we are joined again by Freddie French-Pounce to discuss the lovely new Feel Flows box set in a no-holds-barred roundtable d...

58 - Wild Honey (Part 1) from 2021-09-17T20:27:09

Hello Friends!

There's a chill in the air as we kick off season 4 of the show!  In this episode I'm joined by Freddie French-Pounce to discuss W...

57 - The Summer of Love from 2021-08-13T15:33:15

Hello Friends!

It's long, it's hot, it's the Summer of 1967!  Melanie  Listen

56 - Lei'd in Hawaii from 2021-07-05T01:32:32

Hello Friends!

Do you wanna go straight to Hawaii?  Do you wanna come along with us?  *Say "yes"*  We're bringing Noah Veraguth all t...

55 - Smiley Smile (Part 3) from 2021-05-26T21:12:19

Hello Friends!

Closing out the SMiLE saga once and for all with a very special guest who we all know and love!  Will and John break some news on an upcoming legacy release!  In the Sum-Su...

54 - Smiley Smile (Part 2) from 2021-04-08T17:37:37

Hello Friends!

I know you've been Gettin' Hungry for some all new session talk!  It's our biggest episode ever!  Smiley Smile Part II: Bellagio Boogaloo!

Thanks for listen...

53 - Smiley Smile (Part 1) from 2021-02-12T07:33:34

Hello Friends!

Things are finally picking up speed again for our Boys!  New tour, new record label, new home studio, NEW SONGS!  Same old problems.  

It's time to Smiley Smile.

52 - SMiLE (Part 9) from 2021-01-11T13:19:14

Hello Friends!

Happy New Year!  Good News!  It's Schrödinger's SMiLE!  Whether you Love to Say Dada or not I'm glad You're With Me Tonight!  Let's finally wrap up those pesky Heroes and V...

51 - SMiLE (Part 8) from 2020-12-09T00:55:52

Hello Friends!

It's the most Vegetable time of the year!  Oh but it's Wonderful too (three?)!  They threw away the hyphen-bar!  SMiLE is on life support but we are starting to see the Smi...

50 - SMiLE (Part 7) from 2020-10-30T11:13:46

Hello Friends!

It's getting darker much earlier but we are still SMiLE-ing over here at Sail On headquarters!  We speak to Geor...

49 - SMiLE (Part 6) from 2020-10-04T15:51:45

Hello Friends!

It's the spookiest time of the year but have no fear, Sail On is back with more Heroes and more Villains.  Grab your bag of tricks and hop on board because we are MOVIN' AN...

48 - SMiLE (Part 5) from 2020-09-05T13:25:36

Hello Friends,

Believe it or not, we're still rocking and rolling through the SMiLE sessions!  This week we are examining heroes, villains, bicycle riders, Indians, and pilgrims.  I bet y...

47 - SMiLE (Part 4) from 2020-08-04T20:32:57

Hello Friends,

It's our biggest and baddest show of all time!  Are you still confused about the child and the father?  Man, I was too but we are gonna set the record straight!  Let me sum...

46 - SMiLE (Part 3) from 2020-07-01T14:01:23

Hello Friends,

Welcome back to Our Podcast all about Our Band, The Beach Boys!  This is the most Wonderful and action packed episode yet!  We get a front row seat to "Cassius" Love vs "So...

45 - SMiLE (Part 2) from 2020-06-07T02:20:54

Hello Sweet Buds,

It's time to take the training wheels off and get serious with the SMiLE SESSIONS!  Steve Bonilla calls in to bestow us with his jukebox of knowledge, Will and John have...

Bonus Episode 5 - Mixology: Shut Down Volume 2 from 2020-05-27T14:07:45

Hello friends!

There is a great new show brought to you by our good friend Freddie French-Pounce called Mixology!  I think some of you Beach Boys nerds will really get a kick out...

44 - SMiLE (Part 1) from 2020-04-30T01:04:56

Hello Heroes and Villains,

How is everyone doing? What the heck happened in between Pet Sounds and Smiley Smile?  How does the biggest band in the world seemingly disappear from the airwa...

43 - Van Dyke Parks from 2020-03-20T20:07:29

Hello Friends,

If there's one thing I've discovered over the last few weeks making this episode, it's that there is no one quite like Van Dyke Parks.  I sincerely hope you will enjoy this...

42 - Good Vibrations (Part 2) from 2020-02-12T20:17:36

Hello Friends!

Let's venture further down the rabbit hole as we conclude our Good Vibrations journey!  We will also speak with David Beard from Endles...

41 - Good Vibrations (Part 1) from 2020-01-21T12:48:39

Hello Friends!

To everything, turn, turn, turn!  Season 3 is here and we are kicking things off with Brian Wilson's "pocket symphony" in two parts.  We catch up on some exciting Beach Boy...

Bonus Episode 4 - I STILL Can't Believe It's Not The Beach Boys! from 2019-12-20T14:31:46

Hello friends!

Happy Holidays!  Here's the second installment in our Beach Boys inspiration station.  Some tunes that some might mistake for America's band if you didn't know better.  We ...

40 - Pet Sounds (Part 12) from 2019-12-05T15:55:04

Shout out to all OUR FREAKY FRIENDS!  We're finally wrapping up our Pet Sounds discussions!  It's been a long and winding road but we're looking forward to what tomorrow will bring.  We have a n...

39 - Pet Sounds (Part 11) from 2019-11-14T05:06:35

Shout out to you fine friends for helping us reach our 2 year anniversary!  We wouldn't be HERE TODAY without you guys.  I don't know about you but I'M WAITING FOR THE DAY when we can stop talki...

38 - Pet Sounds (Part 10) from 2019-10-18T20:26:34

Did you think we were through?  You'll never need to doubt it!  We're back with more Pet Sounds discussion and we are nearing the end of this amazing journey.  We talk Beach Boys album art with ...

37 - Pet Sounds (Part 9) from 2019-10-02T14:56:53

It's the most spookiest time of the year!  And what could be spookier than leaving home and following your dreams?  You might soon find out that your lonely life isn't so pretty!  We start up th...

36 - Pet Sounds (Part 8) from 2019-08-28T04:19:03

Can you believe we're still talking about Pet Sounds?  These things take TIME!  And we were MADE for times like these.  Find out how The Endless Summer compilation continues to be the Beach Boys...

35 - Pet Sounds (Part 7) from 2019-08-07T03:11:30

We answer YOUR questions, we read YOUR emails, and we pick BRIAN'S brain (at least we try.) It's a little bit SPOOKY but also pretty dang SWEET!  More juicy Beach Boys goodness as we continue ou...

34 - Pet Sounds (Part 6) from 2019-07-08T16:22:32

Hang on to your egos, my sweet sailors!  Lots to catch up on this time around!  A voicemail leads us down a Murry Wilson rabbit hole, the bass harmonica gets a moment in the spotlight, and our f...

33 - Pet Sounds (Part 5) from 2019-06-12T18:13:16

There's still so much Pet Sounds to talk about!  We cover a range of topics this week including Brian's recent struggles with his mental and physical health.  It's not always sunshine and rainbo...

32 - Pet Sounds (Part 4) from 2019-05-28T18:10:03

This episode is chock full of goodness!  Wyatt interviews a Beach Boys disciple, Jason discovers some band called  Listen

29 - Pet Sounds (Part 1) from 2019-03-21T04:07:45

It's what you've all been waiting for...  No, it's not our Problem Child commentary track, it's the first of our PET SOUNDS episodes!  This week we are covering all things "Sloop John B" includi...

28 - Rubber Soul and the Path to Pet Sounds from 2019-03-01T02:25:54

They're not the little band you once knew!  Everyone is growing up and getting married!  Sand is getting in the piano!  The Beatles have invaded America and the Beach Boys prepare to invade the ...

27 - Beach Boys' Party! from 2019-02-12T04:36:42

With several big hits under their belt and the Beatles nipping at their heels The Beach Boys were under immense pressure to release new material in the fall of 1965.  So, naturally, they release...

26 - Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (Part 2) from 2019-01-24T20:19:42

The end of an era?  Or maybe just the beginning of something greater?  The summer of 1965 was an exciting time for America's Band!  Murry throws a hissy fit!  Al misses the boat!  Glen goes solo...

25 - Summer Days (And Summer Nights!!) (Part 1) from 2019-01-09T22:14:58

These southern boys with the way they talk... and this time we're talking hunks, vibraphones, and power mowers!  These are a few of our favorite things!  The end of Brian's touring (for now) and...

24 - Lookin' At Tomorrow (And Yesterday!!) from 2018-12-20T18:15:42

It was a very good year!  We look back at our humble beginnings and revisit our favorite moments of this epic journey thus far.  Jason dives into a very difficult topic. New copyright extension ...

23 - Bruce Johnston: Endless Harmony from 2018-12-11T20:58:39

He writes the songs!  And we picked some of our favorites to tell the story of Bruce Johnston aka The Sixth Beach Boy!  WE LOVE BRUCE!

Part two in our "Words and Music" series!  ...

22 - The Beach Boys Today! (Part 2) from 2018-11-20T22:09:46

This episode is jam-packed!  What caused Brian to have a panic attack on a cross country flight?  Which Beach Boy spent $30,000 on clothes?  Why did Mike spend the night in a German jail?  What ...

21 - The Beach Boys Today! (Part 1) from 2018-11-11T00:58:53

In the fall of 1964 the Beach Boys were the hardest working band in the business, releasing hit after hit and touring the world relentlessly all while growing from boys to men.  In this episode ...

20 - Muscle Bikini Beach Party Bingo from 2018-10-25T15:32:43

Come along with Frankie and Dee Dee as we head to Muscle Beach for a crazy Beach Party!  Featuring Gary Usher, Roger Christian, Dick Dale, and more!  

Thanks for listening!!!

19 - Al Jardine: A California Saga from 2018-10-06T01:38:46

We decided the best way to pay tribute to the incredible Al Jardine would be to compile words and music that could tell his story better than we ever could.  We hope you'll agree!

18 - Beach Boys Concert from 2018-09-13T02:32:38

This album was a BIG DEAL in 1964!  We explain why and answer more burning questions about The Beach Boys first live record.  Was it actually live?  Was it recorded in '63 or '64?  All this and ...

Bonus Episode 3 - The Lost Concert Commentary from 2018-08-14T20:38:06

The first of many commentary episodes!  Grab your popcorn and let's watch the Beach Boys LOST CONCERT from 1964!  We discuss our favorite moments and also the intricacies of Mike Love's chicken ...

17 - The Beach Boys' Christmas Album from 2018-08-01T23:11:09

Yeah, yeah, we know it's the middle of summer but we are sticking to our guns and reviewing the Beach Boys' Christmas Album so decorate your palm tree and get in the holiday spirit!  We also hea...

16 - Keepin' the Podcast Alive from 2018-07-19T11:48:15

When it's ice cream weather get the gang back together!  Put on the podcast and ride!  We catch up on our recent travels and answer some long overdue emails from some sweet Sailors! Why haven't ...

15 - The Honeys / Spring from 2018-06-28T13:27:25

We're BACK again with some SWEET TUNES!  This time it's from the Beach GIRLS aka The Rovell Sisters aka THE HONEYS aka SPRING aka AMERICAN SPRING!!!  Was Brian really in love with his wife's sis...

14 - All Summer Long from 2018-05-08T13:25:37

WE GET AROUND!  Lots of show updates, lots of emails, and lots of SUMMER FUN!  How did the Beach Boys crash the Beatles' party?  It's all here.

Thanks for listening!!!

Wya...

13 - The Wrecking Crew from 2018-04-17T02:34:01

The secret weapons behind nearly every hit record of the 1960s!  We get deep and dirty with some of the best session players of ALL TIME!  STONE COLD NUMBER ONES!  VOICEMAILS!  GOOFS!  SPOOFS! Listen

Bonus Episode 2 - I Can't Believe It's Not The Beach Boys! from 2018-04-02T16:04:56

Another fun radio hour for you sweet little sailors!  This time, Jason and Wyatt pick out their favorite Beach Boys "tributes" of the era.  

What are some of your favorite "homag...

12 - Shut Down Volume 2 from 2018-03-06T15:29:11

Don't Worry Babies, we're back!  Emails, Conspiracies, and Assassinations, OH MY!

Thanks for listening!

Wyatt and Jason

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10 - Little Deuce Coupe from 2018-02-05T16:17:38

Another jam packed episode with Hot Rod Scrambles, Cheerleaders, and a thrilling tale of musical discovery from one of our listeners!

Oh, and the Little Deuce Coupe album review ...

9 - David Marks from 2018-01-22T18:26:02

The rise and fall (and redemption) of David Lee Marks!  The TRUE story according to the Lost Beach Boy himself.  Is he simiply the king of missed opportunities?

Thanks for listen...

8 - Surfer Girl from 2018-01-15T07:47:32

A supersized episode full of Tour Dates, Boogie Woodies, SURF INTRO SCRAMBLES and the unexpected return of "Surfin' Earth"! (sorry!)

Oh and the full album review of SURFER GIRL!

Th...

7 - Murry Wilson from 2018-01-08T17:00:47

He's a genius too, OK?  The infamous father of the Wilson brothers was notorious for his harsh parenting but he also made some sweet, sweet music.  Join us as we journey through Murry Wilson's m...

Bonus Episode 1 - The Christmas Special from 2017-12-21T03:12:22

Our very favorite Beach Boys Christmas recordings!

Happy Holidays and we'll see you next year!

Wyatt and Jason

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6 - Surfin' U.S.A. from 2017-12-18T07:39:38

March 25, 1963.  The Beach Boys released their second album and sent the nation into a surfin' frenzy!  We review the album and our conclusions may surprise some of you.

Jason reveals the...

5 - Roger Christian from 2017-12-11T07:21:32

This week we talk about "Beach Boys Interloper" number two, Roger Christian!  We listen to a bunch of awesome songs he provided lyrics for and there may even be another BEACH BOYS CONSPIRACY! Listen

4 - Surfin' Safari from 2017-12-04T17:52:38

Here we go.  The first Beach Boys album discussed and dissected!  We read your sweet emails!  And the first edition of BEACH BOYS CONSPIRACIES!

Thanks again for listening in!

3 - Gary Usher from 2017-11-27T04:17:10

The wonderful world of Gary Usher!  And voicemails!  And our first t-shirt winner!

Thanks for listening!

Wyatt and Jason

The California Sound: https://payh...

2 - Surfin' from 2017-11-20T02:50:01

In our second episode we are discussing the very first recordings of the Pendletones aka The Beach Boys including “Surfin”, “Surfer Girl”, and “Surfin’ Safari”!

Thanks for listen...

1 - 10 Big Ones! from 2017-11-13T13:17:02

It's our first episode!

We discuss what brought us this far down the Beach Boys rabbit hole, list our top ten albums, and lay out what we hope to accomplish with this podcast. Listen