Apples & Oranges (Def Dave Productions)
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| 03 Apr 2024 | Hard Day's Night vs. All Summer Long: Part 2 | 01:12:37 | |
In this episode we discuss every track on the All Summer Long album by The Beach Boys and then deliver our Final Judgments on which album wins this matchup. Special guest commentary from Giggens. Giggens is a fantastic content creator known for his album reviews. You can find him on YouTube and Instagram. LINKS: Giggens YouTube: www.youtube.com/@Giggens Giggens Insta: giggens_ Jackson YouTube: www.youtube.com/@JacksonWright-06 David: Linktr.ee/DefDave | |||
| 24 Jul 2024 | 20/20 vs Let It Be: Part 2 | 01:17:41 | |
We wrap up this match with a track-by-track look at Let It Be. This was largely a 1969 project from The Beatles, but by the time it finally saw release in 1970, the whole world new the band and broken up. That may have tainted this album with a negative feeling, but does it deserve to disdained? How good are these tracks? Does it all add up to something better than 20/20? At the end of this episode, we each give our Final Judgment. We also welcome in Jake Altmayer of the Good Timin' podcast to get his take on this match! Apples & Oranges: | |||
| 07 Aug 2024 | Abbey Road vs Sunflower: Part 2 | 01:06:41 | |
Today we wrap up our Final Match! We discuss every track on the Sunflower LP from The Beach Boys and then weigh it against Abbey Road! Who will win? Which album is better? How well do you know this album? We also welcome special guest Nia D'Emilio from the Sail On Podcast onto the show to give us her pick in this epic showdown! Links: Apples & Oranges:
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| 14 Aug 2024 | Summer's Gone vs. Now & Then | 00:53:21 | |
This is it! Our series finale! We wrap up the way we started by comparing a couple of individual songs. Summer's Gone, the final track from the final Beach Boys album (2012), versus Now & Then, the 2023 single from The Beatles. Both songs serve as farewells and see the bands wrapping up their discographies with style and class. Which song will we pick as the winner? Also in this episode: Both of our Top Tens for each band Our Top 5 Beatles discoveries from doing this show The final score from all 15 of our Final Judgments Shoutouts and Thank You's It's been fun, everyone! But the surf is up. I don't know why you say hello, I say good-bye. Links from the Shoutouts: Surely You Can't Be Serious Podcast Apples & Oranges: | |||
| 17 Apr 2024 | Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) vs Help!: Part 2 | 01:10:06 | |
We continue our Beatles vs Beach Boys podcast, where we explore the discographies of both bands by pitting their albums against each other, 1v1. This week, we wrap up this match with a track-by-track look at Help!, and then we each give our final judgments on which album is better. Featuring a Special Appearance by Jonathan Pushkar! Jonathan is an incredible musician and a LEGO ambassador. Check out his links: www.johnathanpushkar.com Instagram: @johnathanpushkar Linktr.ee/j_pushkar https://www.youtube.com/@MiniSuperHeroesToday Instagram: @minisuperheroestoday | |||
| 27 Mar 2024 | Hard Day's Night vs All Summer Long: Part 1 | 01:05:25 | |
These two albums were released only days apart in the summer of 1964. In this episode, we explore every track on Hard Day's Night in the first half of this titanic matchup between two classic albums. In our next episode we will go through the entire All Summer Long album and then give our Final Judgement on which one is better. David: Linktr.ee/DefDave Jackson: www.youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 | |||
| 08 May 2024 | Pet Sounds vs. Revolver: Part 1 | 01:10:52 | |
This Is It! The most anticipated matchup of the entire series as two of The Greatest Albums of All Time are pitted against each other. In Part 1, we go through every track of Pet Sounds and discuss all the treasures found within. Then we will come back next week to explore Revolver and pick our winner. Check our Linktree for all the A&O social links, email and available platforms: Linktr.ee/DefDave | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 | Shut Down Vol. 2 vs Beatles For Sale: Part 2 | 01:02:10 | |
We wrap up this match by looking at every track on Beatles For Sale, and then, we each give our Final Judgments on which album is better as we weigh it against Shut Down Vol. 2 by The Beach Boys. David: Linktr.ee/DefDave Jackson: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 | |||
| 23 May 2024 | Bonus Episode: New Documentary Reaction | 00:14:12 | |
We had the thrill of attending the IMAX livestream premiere of the new Beach Boy documentary on Tuesday (May 21st), three days before it debuts on Disney+. So we decided to produce a quick reaction video to give everyone our spoiler-free general thoughts on what we saw and to let everyone know if we recommend it or not. | |||
| 31 Jan 2024 | Introduction | 00:06:37 | |
On Apples & Oranges we compare the discographies of the #Beatles and the #BeachBoys. This is a brief description of what this show is about and how we're approaching it. Look for us on Feb 7, 2024 when we publish our debut episode! Subscribe or Follow today | |||
| 10 Jul 2024 | Wild Honey/Friends vs The White Album: Part 4 | 00:57:28 | |
In this episode we wrap up our special double-sized, 4-part match by exploring every track on Disc Two of The White Album. And then we each weigh the combined forces of Wild Honey and Friends by The Beach Boys against the double-sized effort from The Beatles and render our Final Judgments. | |||
| 26 Jun 2024 | Wild Honey/Friends vs The White Album: Part 2 | 00:45:21 | |
We continue this special double-sized, 4-part matchup by discussing every track on Friends by The Beach Boys. We kicked things off last episode with Wild Honey, as we are combining these two Beach Boys albums to go up against The Beatles, better known as The White Album, which will cover in our next two episodes. | |||
| 24 Apr 2024 | Beach Boys Today! vs. Rubber Soul: Part 1 | 00:56:08 | |
We kick off this matchup with a deep dive into the Beach Boys Today! album. In this series we compare the discographies of the Beatles and the Beach Boys by pitting their albums against each other in 1v1 matchups. In this match, both bands are entering their mature phase and leaving their early sound behind them. In our next episode, we will explore Rubber Soul and then give our Final Judgments on which album wins. | |||
| 17 Jul 2024 | 20/20 vs Let It Be: Part 1 | 01:12:22 | |
In this episode we explore every track of 20/20, the 1969 album from The Beach Boys. It's a bit of a patchwork effort from the band during a time when Brian Wilson was withdrawing from them, so how did it turn out? Tune in and find out! Then come back next week for the second half of the match when we discuss Let It Be. | |||
| 22 May 2024 | Sgt. Pepper vs Smile: Part 1 | 01:04:19 | |
In the first half of this matchup, we explore every track on Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club. Is this the Beatles' greatest album? We are pitting this up against the greatest lost album in rock history, Smile by The Beach Boys. How great what was it? Does it have a chance? Find out in this incredible matchup of masterpieces. www.facebook.com/@appleorangepod Twitter/X: @AppleOrangePod youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 www.galahadsdoom.com | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 | Please Please Me vs Surfin' USA: Part 2 | 01:01:49 | |
We wrap up our first Album vs Album matchup with this track-by-track discussion of the Beach Boys' Surfin USA LP. Then, we will each decide how it matches up against Please Please Me by The Beatles and declare our winners! Twitter/X: @AppleOrangePod Facebook: facebook.com/appleorangepod Linktr.ee/DefDave | |||
| 19 Jun 2024 | Wild Honey/Friends vs. The White Album: Part 1 | 00:47:03 | |
We kick off this double-sized, 4-part matchup with a track-by-track look at Wild Honey by The Beach Boys. As we move from 1967 to 1968, we are combining two albums from the Boys-- Wild Honey and Friends-- to go up against The Beatles double LP, better known as The White Album. | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 | Announcing "Apples & Oranges" | 00:01:02 | |
Apples & Oranges is a brand new podcast launching Feb. 7th, 2024 that will be comparing the discographies of two of the biggest bands of all time. Father-and-son hosts David and Jackson Wright will be bringing you new episodes every week in which an album from each band is matched up against the other, 1v1. (Twitter: @AppleOrangePod) | |||
| 03 May 2024 | Bonus Episode: Know Your Hosts! | 00:21:03 | |
We have completed six matchups with six more to go. So with us now at the halfway mark, we decided to drop this bonus episode to give you a chance to know us a little better: our origin stories on becoming fans of these bands and what other creative stuff we are up to. Our Links: Jackson's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 David's Books: www.galahadsdoom.com David's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@americansoccerquickkicks Apples & Oranges Links: https://www.facebook.com/appleorangepod www.twitter.com/AppleOrangePod https://www.youtube.com/@AOPod63 | |||
| 29 May 2024 | Sgt. Pepper vs Smile: Part 2 | 01:31:38 | |
It's a Matchup of Masterpieces! After exploring Sgt. Pepper last episode, this time we dive deep into Brian Wilson's legendary Smile album, possibly the greatest lost album in rock history. And then we each give our Final Judgments on which album we think is better! facebook.com/@appleorangepod Twitter/X: @AppleOrangePod youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 galahadsdoom.com | |||
| 12 Jun 2024 | Smiley Smile vs Magical Mystery Tour: Part 2 | 00:52:04 | |
We discuss every track of the LP version of Magical Mystery Tour, the only Capitol Records release canonized into the Beatles official discography. And then we give our Final Judgment, picking our favorite from these two albums. | |||
| 13 Mar 2024 | Shut Down Vol. 2 vs. Beatles For Sale: Part 1 | 01:05:59 | |
We kick off a brand new matchup in this episode, diving into every track on the Shut Down Vol. 2 album by The Beach Boys. This podcast compares the albums of The Beach Boys and The Beatles in a series of 1v1 matchups. We will back in our next episode for the second half of this match. linktr.ee/DefDave | |||
| 01 May 2024 | Beach Boys Today! vs Rubber Soul: Part 2 | 01:16:34 | |
Featuring a special guest appearance from Wyatt Funderburk of the excellent Beach Boys podcast, Sail On! We wrap up this matchup with a track-by-track discussion of Rubber Soul and then each give our Final Judgments! Find us on Twitter/X: @AppleOrangePod | |||
| 03 Jul 2024 | Wild Honey/Friends vs The White Album: Part 3 | 01:06:49 | |
Join us as we dive into every track on Disc One of The White Album, from Back in the USSR to Julia. In the last two episodes, we have combined the forces of the Wild Honey and Friends albums by The Beach Boys in order to pit them up against The Beatles, the double LP better known as The White Album. Facebook | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 | Surfer Girl vs. With The Beatles: Part 2 | 01:08:11 | |
This show compares the discographies of the #Beatles and the #BeachBoys in a series of 1v1 matchups. This week, we wrap up our second match as we discuss every track on With The Beatles and then each pick our winner in this matchup against the Surfer Girl album. | |||
| 31 Jul 2024 | Abbey Road vs Sunflower: Part 1 | 01:12:57 | |
We begin our final match with a track by track look at Abbey Road. What do we really think of the singles from this one? What do we think of the medley? Then we'll be back next episode to explore the Sunflower LP in the second half of this match and then render our Final Judgment.
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| 28 Feb 2024 | Surfer Girl vs. With The Beatles: Part 1 | 01:04:26 | |
We jump right into our next matchup this week, as we pit Surfer Girl up against With The Beatles. This week, The Beach Boys are up first as we discuss every track of the Surfer Girl album. Next week, we return to discuss With The Beatles and then give our Final Judgments on who we think wins this match.
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| 15 May 2024 | Pet Sounds vs. Revolver: Part 2 | 01:08:37 | |
Which album will win? Pet Sounds or Revolver? We discuss every track on Revolver and then give our Final Judgments! Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appleorangepod And Twitter/X: @AppleOrangePod Jackson's original music YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JacksonWright-2006 David's book series: www.galahadsdoom.com | |||
| 14 Feb 2024 | Please Please Me vs Surfin' USA: Part 1 | 01:00:07 | |
Released only three days apart from one another in March of 1963, Please Please Me vs Surfin' USA is the perfect album matchup to get this series into high gear. This week we discuss Please Please Me by The Beatles. Next week, we return to discuss Surfin' USA and then give our Final Judgments on who we think wins this match. | |||
| 07 Feb 2024 | The Early Singles | 00:43:39 | |
Love Me Do vs. Surfin' Please Please Me vs. Surfin' Safari This series will be comparing the albums of The Beatles and The Beach Boys in a series of 1v1 matchups. But before we dig into the first match, we take the time here to look at the intital singles released by the bands prior to their debut albums to see where they started. What's your take on these early songs? Let us hear from you on Facebook or Twitter/X. | |||
| 05 Jun 2024 | Smiley Smile vs Magical Mystery Tour: Part 1 | 00:52:48 | |
We close out the psychedelic eras of both bands with this matchup from 1967, kicking things off with a deep dive into Smiley Smile. While the Beatles scramble for direction following the loss of their manager, the Beach Boys are trying to exorcise the demons of the failed Smile project. | |||
| 10 Apr 2024 | Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) vs Help!: Part One | 00:52:37 | |
Which band will win this matchup? This is Part One in another incredible faceoff between The Beatles and The Beach Boys as we pit these two massive albums from 1965 against each other. In this episode, we explore Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) by the Beach Boys, track-by-track. And then we'll be back in Part Two to explore Help! by The Beatles. | |||