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The fab fourâs fourth fab album, Beatles for Sale, isnât just absolutely freaking underrated. It offers perhaps the last of their comparatively-less-ubiquitous knockout tunes. Side 2 illustrates this point perfectly, where just about Every Little Thing is magical*. (*May not include cover songs!)
And yet, the UBPâs very own Tony âDave Dexter Junior, Juniorâ Mendoza wants to make this album even better. How will he do this you may ask? Thatâs why you literally have to listen! (No, really this time weâre not f**king around.) Spoiler alert: just when the âlawyersâ said Rush and The Beatles was too legally sick of a collab, The Spirit of Hard Rock Radio on WFUK - Your Home for Appleton Foxes Baseball - proves that in Tonyâs world, the timeless wavelengths remain, well, timeless. And also, wavelengths.
You canât spoil a UBP âBeatles For Saleâ party, because a UBP âBeatles For Saleâ party donât spoil! Oy, unless itâs too hot at this meshugana picnic! Which one of you shcmucks brought egg salad, itâs a thousand degrees out here!? And also:
đ«đ· Is Queen Latifaâs best song about a French record pressing plant âU-N-R-T-Iâ?
đđšđïž (Angry Chicago guy:) How come nobody ainât calls Earth Wind and Fire reverse racists* for not hiring Erik Estrada to sing âCelebrate Good Times, Come Onâ on their tours? (*Not a thing)
đŽđ Why does T.J. think the random, current Sheriff of the Norwalk Republican Town Committee played Arnold Horshack on âWelcome Back Kotterâ?
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Itâs one of the more unique and perhaps under-appreciated albums in the Beatles otherworldly catalog: âBeatles For Saleâ. Recorded in the eye of the Beatlemania storm, with the making of what would become âHelpâ right around the corner, this is one of the few Beatles albums that, to quote TLCâs tribute to Zach Braff (NBCâs âNo Scrubsâ), âBeatles For Saleâ, sadly gets no love. Itâs occasionally dismissed as a creative and energy step down from the album which preceded it, âA Hard Days Nightâ. BY MORONS, AM I RIGHT? Because this is a damn fine album, however exhausted and transitional the boys may have been, and itâs long past time it gets an authentic, patented UBP deep dish. Hold the sausage, itâs almost Meat Free Monday, you jagbag!
In addition to dishing Dylan, The Beatles, and the age old political battle of mono vs. stereo, the Now On Sale Two also ponder:
đ Is Tony a first time grunter, a longtime grunter, or a R.J. Grunter?
đ Marvin Gaye ganked the riff and feel of âGot To Give It Upâ from longtime, actual soul legend Robin Thicke, yes? Like, obviously?
đ„ Is Bernard Purdie, scientifically, the worldâs only drummer?
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Sure, in 1982, George may have âGone Troppoâ ⊠but who couldâve guessed that some 43 years later, his old pal Ringo would have âGone Conttroâ?
Thatâs right! Buckle your buckles, scoot those boots, and pour outâcher ten gallon hats, because this week the Twanginâ Two dish deep not just on Ringoâs new Nashville-infused release, âLook Upâ, but they Look Back on their own Americana and country music roots.
Join us as we hit the open highway with our radios tuned to Tom T. Hall, Dave âCurleyâ Dudley, and Dick Butkus, and along the ride we ask:
đż Who got higher at Poplar Creek in the 1980s: Willie Nelson, or T.J.âs mom?
đ True or False: Tonyâs first concert was Alvin and the Chipmunks at the opening night of Coyote Ugly Saloon?
đŻ Is Ringoâs âCan You Hear Me Callâ featuring Molly Tuttle the greatest solo Beatle duet since Maccaâs âIvory and Ivoryâ with Hamish Stuart?
(hat tip to Patreon supporter ChossoMosso for episode art inspiration đ€ )
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The rager of an anny party continues over at the UBP, as the team celebrates their 200th (200-point-fifth?) episode! With the help of some fab listener questions, Tony, T.J., & Casey dish deep on all things Beatles - and some exciting news that may be revealed for 2025! (This is called a tease, but itâs a bad one, because thereâs no special news. There is, however, a rarely-heard Tony Mendoza production, crafted exclusively for Beatlefest 2024, seamlessly bringing together the worldâs two most important proper nouns.)
While reflecting on the future of UBP, and also preparing for the past, the UB3 (#Cantaloop?) also ponder:
đ§ïžđȘ© Was it (metaphorically) raining on Tonyâs prom night, and how many of you would get and/or appreciate a âGreaseâ reference here?
đ«đ Does Charles Barkley calling T.J. âshort and uglyâ make up for him, shamefully, never winning an NBA title? T.J., I mean. B**ch a** coward can't win when it matters.
đïžđ” (Our Chicago Friend. Heâs drunk, sad, and very, very cold) âIf Nobama was such a great president, how come I canât retire off my Beatles Reel Music 8-track tape no more? And how come Sarah Palin ainât wearing no skirts no more on the reruns of that one SNL with John McCain?"
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It was 200 episodes ago today⊠The world was thrown into chaos by a pandemic that real scientists, like the bumbling, mediocre, former host of a largely stupid, 2000âs NBC reality show, knew could be cured with basic medical know how; like injecting bleach. #NegativeCreep #FileHimUnderARock
From this weird, wild world of alternative facts and despair came The Untitled Beatles Podcast, and we couldnât be more proud to share our 200th sojourn into the vast, beautiful world of Beatles music and culture. In this special episode, Tony, T.J., and Producer Casey take the rare step of making things about themselves, and discuss how a deep love of Beatles musicâas well as the much anticipated sequel to âAll The Bestââbrought them together. They answer pointedly personal, potentially problematic questions from some loyal listeners, and also consider:
đïžđ„ Is the discovery of cassettes featuring Tonyâs long lost, desert rock bandâs Beatle covers this generationâs âLive At The Star Clubâ? But the 2 LP Pickwick version, not that lame 16-track Sony Music CD from 1991?
đșđžđ§Š Angry Chicago Guy: HOW COME MALCOM MCDOWELL DONâT SPELL âCOMPLETEâ LIKE AN AMERICAN IN âTHE COMPLEAT BEATLESâ? ANâT MCDOWELL IN CHARGE OF DAT KIND OF STUFF, THE SAME WAY AJ PERZINSKI WAS IN CHARGE OF KICKING THAT JAG CUBS CATCHER MICHAEL BARRETTâS ASS BACK IN 2006? LETâS GO WHITE SOX! DIANE, IâM WET AGAIN HONâŠ. NO, BAD WET, SWEETIE.
đŠđ° Is âCan You Feel Deloitte Tonightâ, T.J.âs âLion Kingâ parody about noted consulters (?) Deloitte, arguably the best corporate âLion Kingâ parody about Deloitte of 2000? No? Cool. Cool.
Whether youâre an OG listener, or youâve tuned in exclusively for a review of Ringoâs new country LP (coming soon!), weâre grateful for all of you, and especially those with the stones to demand that we âget rid of the pianoâ. THANK YOU, and hereâs to the next 200!
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Cheer Down, Untitled Beatlefreaks! This week, Tony gives T.J. Cliffâs notes (shouldnât have left your locker open, Cliff) on the fascinating book, Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrisonâs Post-Beatles Record Label, written by Aaron Badgley. Did the quiet Beatle create the first indie label, one that featured appearances from Ringo Starr, Billy Preston, and at least one former Wing? The guys discuss this and more, like:
đ€ Joe Cocker toured the country in the musical âGreaseâ, so why is Eric Clapton too cowardly to step into âOklahomaâ? TULSA TIME, MY ASS. #DonWilliams
đïž If Matt Gaetz were a grumpy green monster on âSesame Streetâ, would his name be Oscar The Couch; because he diddles couches?
đ° Would Attitudes second album, âGood Newsâ, have sold more copies had there not been a crippling frisbee shortage in 1977?
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To celebrate the release of The Beatles 1964 US Albums in Mono, Untitled T.J. invited Untitled Tony over to his Untitled Beatles Paradise, where the two middle-aged lads Beatled about for hours with these new HOTLY CUT platters.
In this episode, the first in a sporadic series, they delve into this MOSTLY FAB box set, leading off with Side 1 of Meet The Beatles.
While the hot wax spins, the Jurk Twins ponder:
đ„© Is Tonyâs new copy of âMono Meet The Beatles: feat âNot A Second Time Sgt. Paper Inner Groove [Lee Minkler Remix]â more rare or medium rarer than T.J.âs âTarget Presents: Mono Meat The Beatles [Exclusive Limited Marbled Blue Vinyl Presented by Target. Target: A Fun Place To Shop!]?
đïž Is the key to corporate improvisation, âBring a bag, not a cathedralâ?
đ„ Not to be â90âs rap conspiratorial, but can we be certain that the Flowers In The Dirt World Tour Pack Shakur really died in â96? (Angry Chicago Guy: And how come White Sox manager Terry Bevington ainât at SoxFest no more?)
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The fellas are offline for the holidays this week, enjoying a restful end of the year and prepping furiously for all-new episodes in 2025.
And hey BY THE WAY, UBP Episode 200 is coming up real soon! If you'd like to be a part of the celebration, we'd love to have you. Record an audio memo with a question for the guys and email it to [email protected] with "Episode 200" and we'll try to find a way to work it into the episode.
And in the meantime, dust off those old Xmas Flexidiscs, and please enjoy this encore release of our 2021 deep dish conversation about the Beatles' Christmas Records.
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Originally released December 25, 2021
Itâs been a real gear year for the Untitled Beatles Podcast and itâs all due to you! âSpect some of you are getting out a 50Âą piece to weigh down your rare out of print Beatles Christmas Flexi Discs. For those going without these cherished âonly fansâ records, T.J. and Tony will cover each holiday curiosity released from 1963-1969, with noses red from holiday cheer.
In this very special holiday episode:
đ Ho Ho Ho! Will they succeed in referencing âDing Dongâ on XXXmas day?
đ Yeah Yeah Yeah! Since T.J. and Tony have gone right off jelly babies, will they switch to Kenny Rogers Roasters roasted chicken?
đż Hi Hi Hi! Was the first legal dispensary in the United States run by Mrs. Garrett from The Facts of Life?
Plus shout outs to Beedle Peedles in the Untitled Beatle Community.
Garry Crimble to you (and Garry Mimble for those who donât celebrate Crimble) and a Happy Goo Year!
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Since Xmashanukkwanza has been an ongoing celebration since late September, we here at the UPB have already spent all of our allotted giving spirit for 2024 (#ThanksObama). Therefore itâs time to focus on what we WANT to RECEIVE from The Beatleverse in the years to come. So this week, Crimbledee and Crimbledum list off all the major contenders on their fab wishlists, while leaving these remaining items for future wishlists:
đ§âNow and Thenâ Then and Now Commemorative Scrapbook Vault. A crafty 12âx12â cube to warmly display all of your âNow and Thenâ 100+ coloured 7â, 10â, 12â vinyls, posters, t-shirts, keychains, beach towels, cuckoo clocks, handcuffs, luxury camping gear (including bug zappers!), weather balloons and other assorted âNow and Thenâ ephemera!
đ« The Royal Mint in conjunction with Heinz Beans presents: Ringo Starr Edible Schilling Legumes in a deliciously ârichâ tomato sauce. Make your farts work for you!
đ§ïž âRain/ Paperback Writerâ Reversible Drizzle Parka* and Bookmark**
*not recommended for rain**wait 12-36 hours after drizzle for bookmark use***Parka will not work as a bookmark****Bookmark will not work as a parka
Plus a pint-size review of Elliot Mintzâs new book about John Lennon!
Fabby Holidays from the Untitled Beatles Podcast!
T.J., Tony, Producer Casey, and P3Z-Nutz
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George Harrison's tribute to Smokey Robinson, "When Smokey Sings", isn't just Rob Sheffield's favourite solo Beatles tune. The Motown legend, arguably best known for covering "So Bad", is a huge part of "Beatles '64", the Mouse's latest entry in the world of Beatles documentaries.
1964 is THE seminal year in Beatles history, so surely this Scorcese-produced doc provides a comprehensive look at the full year? Clearly, the talking heads are relevant and used sparingly? Obviously, this release comes in concert with expanded, cleaned up footage improving on what we all really want, a reissued "The First U.S. Visit"?
Our own Medved and (Mister) Roeper explore the highs and lows of yet another Beatles holiday gift, and along the way they ask:
đ If Leonard Bernstein discusses "She Said She Said" in "Beatles '64", should Dave Grohl and Questlove discuss "Now And Then" in "Beatles '67"?
đż Why did director David Tedeschi opt to open with a whispery YouTube cover of "All My Loving" over one of Tears for Fears' celebrated Depeche Mode covers?
đ If this doc was trying to attract a younger audience, how come it didnât include an interview with Matt Gaetz?
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Right around Thanksgiving (the American one, THE ONLY ONE), the Material World got a whole lot more material! The Harrison estate graciously reintroduced one of Georgeâs most acclaimed records to the world; via a sparkling, glorious Paul Hicks remix in honor of itsâ (approximately, infinite) 50th anniversary. There are many iterations of this current reissue, as Beatleworld continues its transition from âmarketing exclusively for the massesâ to âmarketing primarily for boomers with loads of disposable cashâ.
In arguably the greatest national tragedy of 2024, Theater Tony (The Annoyance) and Theatre T.J. ("Madonna: The Musical") could only afford the 2-LP/streaming version of this title. (Producer Casey, please put an âawwwwwâ drop here. K? Then do it, damn it!) But fear not! The guys delve into this reissue with their usual panache, like a couple of panache-holes, but also find the holiday spirit to ask other hard questions, like:
đ€ Whatâs the Kim Deal with Seinfeld?
đșđœ Does the deluxe remix archive crate gnome edition of âLiving In The Material Worldâ come with a skibidi toilet?
đȘ If Krishna showed up to Ed McMahonâs house, would McMahon hand him a cartoonishly large check and then bellow in his face, âyou are correct, sir?â
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This week, T.J., Tony, Casey, and P3Z-Nutz all gather round the cornucopia at Untitled Beatles HQ to reflect for just a moment on all the fab fortunes 2024 has brought to Beatledom, while saving a little room for the requisite holiday grievances.
Fun and turkey tomfoolery abound, and we are grateful to get to share the table with all of you.
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This week, we gotta get back in time. Back to 2022, when a bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and edible-influenced T.J. and Tony ripped through Teejâs brand new box set of the 7â Macca Singles, joined by their close (and possibly hallucinated) friends P3Z-Nutz, Mrs. Vandebilt, and Uncle Pecos.
Will they make it all the way through the bonus test (your patience) pressing of 4 random songs from Liverpool Oratorio? Pop in your earbuds and a coupla your favorite Macca Snacks, and you might just find out.
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You got a problem with me, guy?
What about The Beatles, you don't got a problem with them, right? Because some of their songs, depending who you ask, are pretty darn problematic. Where's Jerry Falwell when you need him? Oh, yeah, dead! He Gone!!! đ„°
Tony and T.J. attempt very hard to get cancelled as they debate which Beatles songs are, to quote Lindsey Buckingham, Trouble; as they discuss their unique and very real compilations of Problematic Beatles Songs.
Along the way, Tony, T.J., and stone cold early 90s Miami DJ legend - nepotism alert! - DJ Double DJ, discuss these dirty, Murica hatin songs and also ask:
đ€Ą Is Matt Gaetz's favorite song, "I Saw Her Standing There"? Because, she was just 17? #GaetzyPuckett
đž (Our Chicago friend at the bar. It's 3pm, he hasn't showered in a bit, and he just called the RC Cola delivery guy "Ozzie Guillen, Jr.") "How come Queen and Fred McMercury stole that big butts song from the Beatles and then Sir Mix A A Lot made a rap song about it? And how come rap music don't go away, so I can feel comfortable again??"
đ„đïž If one man makes another man "spit on his microphone", is it probably at Matt Gaetz's house?
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Not everyone gets lip serviced. Like, have you ever been lip serviced, pal?Being lip serviced, also known as âpaying someone lip serviceâ is when someone talks about you. For example, âDonald T****p once paid his daughter đIvankađ lip service when he literally joked about wanting to date her on the Howard Stern showâ. But itâs not usually that creepy or gross, in fact itâs often a compliment, like the many songs that feature a direct mention of The Beatles, in every generation and genre of music.
This week, Tony & T.J., as reproduced for podcast by Producer Casey, delve into some of their favorite (and least favorite) songs that mention The Beatles. They also wonder, aloud, because itâs a podcastâŠ
đš Would âKids Incorporatedâ have been a more interesting show if it was called âKids Incarceratedâ?
đŽ Are Rod Rogers and Rick Astley the Dream Academy and Beatles of their respective eras? And why are you acting like you donât know what that means, are you ok?
â”ïžWho can say where the road goes? Where the day flows? And who can say if your love grows, as your heart chose? And, is this a joke or just lazily quoting Enya?
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For anyone with a pulse - and/or a mint copy of the Pink Floyd CD with a still-functioning blue light - Beatles music makes life better. The Fab 4 (or 5, depending where one sits with Sir Jimmie Nicol) were imperfect men, who created mostly perfect music; â12 Bar Originalâ and âSie Liebt Dichâ, notwithstanding. Despite their very human flaws and contradictions, they sought to communicate light and love through their remarkable music, lyrics, and an unmatched accessibility to every generation and background.
In mere hours, America [F**K YEAH!] will decide our next president. Regardless of oneâs political leanings, itâs a stressful time âround here. And, when we find ourselves in times of trouble, many of us rely on Beatles music to soothe, entertain, inspire, and fulfill us. Those who donât are probably d-bags, and itâs best to cancel them. #PeaceAndLove
Even though entertainers should absolutely stay in their lane and SHUT THEIR PIE HOLES about politics (looking at you, Chachi! And especially you, longtime host of NBCâs âThe Apprenticeâ!), this weekâs UBP focuses on favorite, optimistic music from the Beatles world that serves to inspire Tony & T.J. on the eve of this precarious moment in American history. Plus, thereâs many insider-y, beltway-adjacent questions posed by our own Nate Silver and Nate Gold (#YukonCornelius #SoulTrain), as we also ask:
đ€ How many voters will be swayed by the effects of inflation on the pre-order price of Ringoâs new country + western cassette tape?
đŠ Is there a better chance MPL will release a Deluxe Archive Collection reissue of Ringoâs two versions of âWingsâ before actually reissuing Wings âLondon Townâ or Wings âBack To The Eggâ? And will there ever be two versions of âTwo Virginsâ?
đ Is the $80 vinyl of Seanâs âMind Games: The Meditation Mixesâ the RFK Jr. of Beatles re-issues?
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A book can take you anywhereâŠ
âŠOut to sea on a vengeful hunt for a fierce white whaleâŠTrapped on a stalled train car solving the grisly murder of a fellow passengerâŠMadly pacing at a record retailer, deciding whether or not to purchase a Leon Russell Christmas LP because itâs on green vinylâŠ
That last scenario hasnât been published yet, and those pretentious snobs over at Simon & Schuster wonât accept unsolicited submissions. Same goes for Penguin. And the dorks at HarperCollins. And the jerks at Random House. And Macmillan. And The Hachette Book GroupâŠ
Thatâs why this week, per another fab listener suggestion, T.J. and Tony are taken to 1960s Great Britain, where they discuss some of their favorite Beatles books.
Were this episode to be optioned into a page turning best seller, these would be some of the chapters:
đïžđ Other Podcasts Who Shall Not Be Named
đââïžđ Begrudging Appreciation For âSheâs Leaving Homeâ
đâœïž Recommended Reading At Gas Stations
đżđïž Reckless Records Locations in Chicago 1988-1993
đ«đ Incorrect Pronunciations of âPomeloâ
If this all sounds boring to you, bring a book!
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In 2003, The Redwalls, a really good band hailing from Chicago suburb Deerfield, IL kicked off their album âUniversal Bluesâ by encouraging a âColorful Revolutionâ; in a most Beatle-esque Banger fashion.
By coincidence (?), a mere 31 years earlier, there was a colorful âDaytime Revolutionâ as John, Yoko, and friends took over a weekâs worth of âThe Mike Douglas Showâ - a.k.a. the guy all of us, if weâre being honest, initially confused/conflated with âThe Dick Cavett Showâ.
This new, soon-to-stream documentary examines these historic episodes, and had a brief in-theaters showing on what wouldâve been Johnâs 84th birthday. Tony saw the film solo in Chicago suburb Glenview, IL, as T.J. handled the un-related, un-paid improv rehearsal many miles from his home - and even further from #GlenviewsFamousDawgPark. The result is a new-ish phase Beatles podcast, reproduced for streaming by Producer Casey. Roll up for this special UBP field trip, an aural journey (cue: âFaithfullyâ) of Tony documenting a documentary, as documentary commentary from T.J. documents Tonyâs documentary commentary of the documentary's documentary commentary.
ALSO: The UBPâs Medved + (Helen) Roeper ask:
đ„đĄ Does a movie with too many talking heads stop making sense? Or does it get nothing but flowers? Is Wings Wild Life > Wild Wild Life? Sick Byrne, quâest-ce que c'est?
âŸïžđ» (Chicago guy - a Sox fan, but he doesnât hate the Cubs; only Wrigleyville and their fans, and maybe he has a point): âHow come the unique single mix of Steve Goodmanâs âGo Cubs Goâ - pressed, my friendt, on WGN Records! - ainât been made available anywhere else since the original 45? Maybe Dean Richards will return one of my many handwritten letters and tell me what exactly woke WGN is trying to hide?
đ„Ș Would former American Idol Reuben Studard have been more successful if heâd been slathered in extra 1000 Island and better swiss?
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What is Beatle-esque? Websterâs Dictionary has no entry for the term. Nor does Punky Brewsterâs Dictionary or Bonerâs Thesaurus. Historians have speculated, scholars have debated, and Beatle sniffers have sniffed for a little too long, yet no one knows for certain.
So this week our listeners help define the phrase with their own submissions of non-Beatles songs that evoke the Fab Four, aka Beatle-esque Bangers.
T.J. and Tony also offer a couple of their own bangers (a la carte, sans mash)âŠwith lively controversial results. Will be fab!
Along the way, the Nerk Nerds ponder:
đ If Neil Innes is a xerox of a xerox of The Beatles, how many xeroxes would it take to make The Spin Doctors?
đž (Angry Chicago Guy): âHOW COME THOZE JAGOFFS OVER AT DA ANTIQUE ROADSHOWS WONT APPRAISE MY 1982 GARY US BOND?? Diane sez Iâm late on palimony again BUT SHEEZ DA ONE DAT TOSSED OUT MY WALTER PAYTON COMMEMORATIVE WHEATIES BOX. NOW I HAVE NUTHIN!!!â
đ Since Elvis sounds like Paul (who had a secretary named Lincoln), does Linda sound like Priscilla (who had a secretary named Kennedy and a chimpanzee named Ringo)?
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As Marla Gibbs (look her up, Boomer. Did I get that right?) once said, âthereâs no place like home!â And she was obviously singing about Skokie, Illinois - home of a cookie cutter AMC Movie Palace so glorious, it rivals only Chicagoâs famous Esquire Theater, now home to a shuttered Dallas-based steak chain. (#Progress)
Usually, Tony and T.J. only go on post-Bears game movie dates when it involves seeing the latest Marvel sequel to a Marvel sequel. (Turn up the volume on those explosions, projector man!) But a special field trip was made after a SEASON-TURNING BEARS WIN, to go see the limited, first ever theatrical release of Paul McCartneyâs âOne Hand Clappingâ. Is the film better on the big screen than tucked away on the âBand On The Runâ Archive Collection DVD? Does the music rock even harder in the theater? Whatâs the deal with popcorn prices these days, Obama? Tony and T.J. ask these salient and Soily questions, and also ponder from the backyard (of the theater):
đđ Is the Half Price Books in Skokie, IL this generationâs Tower Records? And if it is, is society in more trouble than we previously ever imagined?
đżđ© Did âThe Popcorn Kidâ, the 1987 CBS flop about teens working in a movie theater, that T.J. used to videotape for some weirdo reason, ever have an episode about cleaning human feces from an exterior wall?
đđ€ź (Angry Chicago Guy): âHow come woke Tony donât ever get no Ohio-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers on Hulu/FXâs âThe Bearâ? Some Chicagoan, NOT!â (He laughs a little too hard at his own use of âNOTâ, and begins to cough up Old Style from acid reflux. He vomits on his worn shoes. Itâs quite sad, actually. His son doesnât even call him anymore on Christmas; and after the hell he went through as a kid, damn right he doesnât. And yet, this man needs help - especially after this White Sox season - and yâall laugh? Like your life is perfect? What do you get out of this abject cruelty? Maybe thatâs a better question.)
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