Good Timin’ - A Beach Boys Podcast

On this 68th episode of Good Timin’, author and Endless Summer Quarterly Editor-in-Chief David Beard joins us to discuss his new book, “All Summer Long- Conversations with the Beach Boys from Surfin’ to SMILE”. The book is an in-depth exploration of The Beach Boys' evolution from 1961-1967, featuring more than three decades of interviews that David has conducted with band members and integral figures in the group’s history, including Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, Jan Berry, Dean Torrence, Marilyn Wilson-Rutherford, Glen Campbell, and many others.

On this 57th episode of Good Timin’, we cover the Beach Boys' ninth studio album, Summer Days (and Summer Nights!!) As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first go over some of the history behind the record and talk about how it came together, and then we discuss each of the tracks one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Lastly, to close out the episode we discuss the band's 1965 outtake, Sherry She Needs Me, and the different versions of the song that have been recorded over the years.

On this 55th episode of Good Timin’, we cover the Beach Boys’ 29th and final studio album, That’s Why God Made the Radio. As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first go over some of the history behind the record and talk about how it came together, and then we discuss each of the tracks one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Lastly, to close out the episode we go over a couple of extra Beach Boys related tracks relating to the album, as well as the band’s live reunion album from 2013.

On this 53rd episode of Good Timin’, we pay tribute to the late great Brian Wilson, and discuss his life and lengthy musical career. Along with covering many of Brian’s contributions to The Beach Boys over the years, we also talk about some of the challenges and struggles that he faced throughout his lifetime, and how despite all of the adversity, he managed to persevere and overcome so many of them. Lastly, to close out the show we each share 10 of our favorite songs that were written or produced by Brian.

On this 51st episode of Good Timin’, we discuss Brian Wilson’s debut solo record, Brian Wilson (1988). As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first cover some of the history behind the record and talk about what was going on in Brian’s life around the time, and then we discuss each individual track on the album one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Lastly, we cover a few of the outtakes and B-sides that Brian recorded in the late 80s, including some of his collaborations with his 60s songwriting partner Gary Usher.

On this 49th episode of Good Timin' , we discuss the Beach Boys’ 25th studio album, The Beach Boys (1985). As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first cover some of the general history behind the record and talk about how it came together, and then we discuss each individual track on the album one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Following this, we cover Mike Love and Dean Torrence's legendary Be True To Your Bud (Budweiser Fight Song) from 1983, and then to close out the show David Beard discusses several of the recent issues of his Beach Boys magazine, ⁠Endless Summer Quarterly.(Note: Other mid-80s Beach Boys tracks like California Dreamin' and Chasin' the Sky will be discussed on our Still Cruisin' episode next month) Submit your listener questions for our 50th episode special here here!

On this 47th episode of Good Timin’, we discuss Dennis Wilson’s first (and only) solo album from 1977, Pacific Ocean Blue. As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first cover some of the general history behind the record and talk about what led Dennis to pursue a solo career, and then we discuss each individual track on the album one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Lastly to wrap up, we cover some of the outtakes and extra material that Dennis recorded around the time, including tracks from his unfinished follow-up album, Bambu.

On this 45th episode of Good Timin’, we discuss the Beach Boys’ 14th studio album, Friends, from 1968. As usual with our album discussion episodes, we first cover some of the general history behind the record and talk about how it came together, and then we discuss each individual track on the album one by one and share our own thoughts and opinions on them. Following this, we cover a few additional recordings and outtakes that the band made around the time, and then to close out the show we briefly discuss the album's critical reception and share a few critic reviews from over the years. Check out David Beard’s magazine, Endless Summer Quarterly!