
A narrative podcast exploring the life and cultural legacy of the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson. Using the 2015 biopic "Love & Mercy," Rosie Alejandrino and Krista Kurisaki break down each scene and uncover the real-life events that inspired the movie. "Part movie watch-along and part pop culture deep dive, but mostly an exploration of why we, two Asian-American millennial women, keep talking about ... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 14 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | MusicMusic CommentaryMusic History | ||||

Dedicated to Melinda Ledbetter Wilson (1946 - 2024)
"In a perfect world, things would end when every piece lines up perfectly, making us feel okay enough to let go. But in reality —as is the case with The Beach Boys— things go on for too long. We o... more
"Of course there's the surf rock years and Pet Sounds and their resurgence in the '80s, but contrary to popular belief, the Beach Boys did not just disappear when Brian retreated into his bedroom after the failure of SMiLE. In fact, some of the most ... more
"For all of its legendary reputation, the one thing that's always bothered me about the SMiLE story was the image that it left behind: Brian, the sole genius, left tortured by his gifts and completely alone, his tribute to America left unfinished. Bu... more
"Mike sees the Beach Boys' ability to play for Republican and Democratic presidents as key to their longevity, but as the country becomes more divided, it's their biggest weakness. It's the reason why the Mike and Brian wars were always bigger than e... more
"While Disney's California Adventure abandoned the Golden State, Mike Love is reconstructing California in his mind."
Fasten your seatbelts and hold on tight, because this slow-moving dark ride through the history of California has sudden stops, dr... more
"Much like Brian, we've been through a tumultuous time period that challenged us emotionally, mentally, and creatively. Our unexpected hiatus was much needed, though — partially to get our ducks back in a row, and partially to create an air of myster... more
"Kind of wild that every major public update on Brian's well-being occurs on the Beach Boys' album cycle, almost like the capitalist desire to keep him working overrides the desire to keep him healthy. Makes you think, huh?"
CW: This episode deals ... more
"Rolling Stone is no longer like 50 Cameron Crowes, extolling the 'never to be experienced again' majesty of the 70s rock age to anyone curious about music history."
Today, Pet Sounds is widely considered to be one of the greatest albums of all tim... more
Listening to this podcast brings me a lot of joy. I not only love the happiness and insights the hosts bring, but the production is tops. Sure to bring a smile to your face.
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Apple Podcasts | #204 |










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