Apples & Oranges

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A Comparison of the Discographies of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. We match albums up against each other in a 1v1 format, discuss every track then render our final judgments on which one is better. These two bands took similar paths through the 60s. Comparing and contrasting their history and output offers a fascinating look at both.

  1. 05/22/2024

    Sgt. Pepper vs Smile: Part 1

    This episode may be appearing out of order in the feed. This is Episode 16 and it is PART ONE in one of the most anticipated matchups in our series. Join us as we explore the Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club album track by track as we get ready to compare it to the legendary lost Beach Boys album, Smile.

    1h 4m

  2. 06/20/2025

    Brian Wilson Tribute

    The world lost Brian Wilson on June 11, 2025. We have returned to pay special tribute to our favorite artist, publishing this episode on the occasion of his 83rd birthday. We share our thoughts and spotlight some songs as we attempt to honor him to the best of our ability,

    32 min

  3. 02/28/2024

    Surfer Girl vs With The Beatles: Part 1

    This is episode #4, originally published on February 28, 2024. We discuss the 1963 album, Surfer Girl. It is Part 1 in a matchup against With The Beatles. It has been edited to remove a clip of "South Bay Surfer" for copyright reasons.

    1h 5m

  4. 08/14/2024

    Summer's Gone vs. Now & Then

    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 A Film By... Podcast DockingBay77 Podcast Apples & Oranges: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Home Page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jackson's Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠David's Books⁠⁠

    53 min

  5. 08/07/2024

    Abbey Road vs Sunflower: Part 2

    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: Sail On Podcast Apples & Oranges: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Home Page⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jackson's Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠David's Books⁠

    1h 7m

  6. 07/31/2024

    Abbey Road vs Sunflower: Part 1

    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. ⁠⁠⁠Home Page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jackson's Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠David's Books⁠

    1h 13m

  7. 07/24/2024

    20/20 vs Let It Be: Part 2

    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! Good Timin' Podcast Apples & Oranges: ⁠⁠⁠Home Page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jackson's Music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠David's Book⁠s

    1h 18m

  8. 07/17/2024

    20/20 vs Let It Be: Part 1

    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. ⁠⁠Home Page⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Jackson's Music⁠⁠ ⁠ David's Books

    1h 12m
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A Comparison of the Discographies of The Beatles and The Beach Boys. We match albums up against each other in a 1v1 format, discuss every track then render our final judgments on which one is better. These two bands took similar paths through the 60s. Comparing and contrasting their history and output offers a fascinating look at both.

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