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1  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Christian Love talks solo LP and working with Dad on Surf's Up podcast on: October 07, 2023, 05:45:03 PM
Thanks FreakySmiley and Tony S. We appreciate you tuning in and the kind words. I had never read interviews with Christian before, and yes, found his candor quite refreshing.

Great stuff! I do look forward to these podcasts, even if I may forget to check in on them for a few months at a time. The interviews are always thoughtfully conducted and you do a great service to give spotlight to some of the less prominent speakers in the Beach Boys circle; it was a delight to hear how down to earth the young Lovester sounds -- he really strikes me as a sensible guy. And I have enjoyed what I have heard of his album as well, it isn't exactly "Beach Boys music" but I'm glad to see him chasing some sort of artistic flame. I've thought for a long time it would be great to get a "solo" album from Matt Jardine (with or without features from associates of the organization), but he seems content performing with his pops. And even Carnie & Wendy (who also seem to be content occasionally performing with Al) seem to have other things than releasing studio-recorded music on their minds. Aside from the 'California Music Presents Add Some Music' project, I'm not aware of much anything in the last decade. But I digress...

I really enjoyed listening to the podcast, and look forward to remembering to check for another one! Wonderful work! Thanks a bunch for your time and effort!
2  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Christian Love talks solo LP and working with Dad on Surf's Up podcast on: September 30, 2023, 10:11:36 AM
Hey all,

Wanted to give you the heads-up that Phil Miglioratti and I have dropped a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari with guest Christian Love. I haven't seen many previous interviews with him, so it was great to have some time with him before he hit the road with the touring Beach Boys. He talks about his new solo album Only Alibis -- which is really good, check it out -- as well as working with his pop, his relationships with the other original band members (no problem with Al, Carl was sweet, Dennis was scary, no relationship with Brian), the touring group's recent shakeup, collabbing with The Weeknd, The BBs' future, the songs he most likes to sing, and his favorite BBs LP (not what you would expect!) You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Alexa, Amazon Music, Audible, and on Soundcloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/christian-love-talks-solo-album-and-working-with-dad

P.S. I forgot to post here about our recent episode featuring Dean Torrence, which was also eye-opening for us. He discusses his recent archival release The Teammates, which collects many of his musical collaborations from 1965-1985, including some with Mike and Bruce. He also tells us about efforts with The Carpenters and Steve Martin. Of course he talks about being gifted "Surf City" by Brian; Jan & Dean's ill-fated TV pilot On the Run, and the role Dennis would have played on it; cult favorite Jan and Dean Meet Batman; and how TV biopic Deadman's Curve got Jan & Dean seats aboard The Beach Boys' private jet. You can find that one here: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/dean-torrence-talks-about-the-teammates
3  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: 1973 is now up on my site...if you like on: September 30, 2023, 09:58:59 AM
Fantastic as always, Ian. Thanks for the heads-up.
4  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Surf's Up podcast on Sail on Sailor - 1972 with Howie Edelson on: January 28, 2023, 01:25:03 PM
Howdy all. Just wanted to let you know that over at Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari Phil Miglioratti and I have dropped a new episode digging deep into the Sail on Sailor - 1972 box set with returning guest Howie Edelson.

We cover lots of ground, including the challenge the group faced in winning over concertgoers with their new music (and Mike cussing out some members of the crowd), Al rolling up his sleeves on remixes, stripping down Dennis' ballads, the contributions of Blondie and Ricky, the still murky history of "Sail on Sailor," and the choice of closing shows with "Jumpin' Jack Flash."

Have a listen and let us know what you think. We are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Audible and on SoundCloud at the link below: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/sail-on-sailor-1972-with-howie-edelson.
5  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Here She Comes - Most popular song on CATP on: January 28, 2023, 12:49:16 PM
My daughter is 16 and has recently become a Beach Boys obsessive. This is one of her very favorite tracks. She's listening with fresh ears. Maybe the contributions of Ricky and Blondie need to be reevaluated. The song certainly has strong hooks.
6  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / new Surf's Up podcast with David Leaf on: September 18, 2022, 09:27:40 AM
Hello all -- wanted to let you know that ahead of the US release of God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys and the California Myth, Phil Miglioratti and I have dropped a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari welcoming back author David Leaf. We talk about his motivations for updating his 1978 book, his long-ago mission to write about and befriend Brian and help him finish Smile, navigating Eugene Landy, Brian exorcising his demons, where Brian is at today, and The Beach Boys' 60th anniversary. David gives us his insider view on the Life of Brian. Please check it out and let us know what you think. It's available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Audible and on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/david-leaf-on-his-book-god-only-knows

7  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Sounds of Summer breakdown with Howie Edelson on Surf's Up podcast on: July 17, 2022, 08:36:28 AM
Thanks, Don. Regarding Dennis and the upcoming sets -- for CATP/Holland, how about an official release of "Carry Me Home"? And for the live set, let's keep our fingers crossed they come across a good recording of "I've Got a Friend." They must have one! And that's for starters...
8  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Sounds of Summer breakdown with Howie Edelson on Surf's Up podcast on: July 16, 2022, 01:18:47 PM
Thanks for tuning in, Robbie. I'm glad you liked it.
9  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Sounds of Summer breakdown with Howie Edelson on Surf's Up podcast on: July 16, 2022, 07:59:00 AM
Greetings everyone. Wanted to let you know that there is a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari in which we welcome back Brother Records consultant/liner notes writer Howie Edelson to discuss the Sounds of Summer expanded edition. But that's just the starting-off point for a wide-ranging conversation on the history of Beach Boys comps -- and why he wanted it to be Endless Summer-branded -- fan reaction to the new mixes, how Dennis' songs have become more resonant, a preview of upcoming box sets, what's the deal with "Pom Pom Play Girl," and how listening to this will make you a better person. As always, you can find us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Amazon Alexa, Audible and on SoundCloud at this link: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/howie-edelson-on-sounds-of-summer-expanded-edition. Would love to hear what you think.
10  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up podcast remembers Billy Hinsche on: February 06, 2022, 09:17:10 AM
Thanks, Ken. As I mention in the podcast, it was such a pleasure speaking with Billy for my book and I wanted to share his great stories.
11  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Surf's Up podcast remembers Billy Hinsche on: February 02, 2022, 12:23:50 PM
Hello all,

Glad to see the board is up and running again. Wanted to let you know that my cohost Phil Miglioratti and I recently dropped a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari paying tribute to the late great Billy Hinsche. I shared a lot of info from my interview with Billy for my book, much of which ended up on the cutting-room floor. We discuss his days in Dino, Desi & Billy, the official Beach Boys membership offer he got but couldn't accept, cowriting "Lady Love" with Brian and "Away" with Dennis, unreleased lead vocals on BB tracks, and more. We hope this adds a little bit to the discussion about Billy's place in the band's story. You can find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Amazon Alexa, Facebook Mobile and on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/remembering-billy-hinsche. If you get the chance check it out and let us know what you think.
12  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Surf's Up podcast with Long Promised Road's Brent Wilson and Jason Fine on: November 24, 2021, 07:59:15 AM
Hey guys - just wanted to let you know that Phil Miglioratti and I have uploaded a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari featuring Brent Wilson, director of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road, and Rolling Stone editor Jason Fine, who appears alongside Brian in the documentary. Brent shared some great stories about the challenge of making this film, like the time Brian kicked him off the tour bus, and when Brian said that back in the 70s he wanted to work out to have "pecs." And how "Long Promised Road" and "It's OK" represent the film's spiritual soundtrack. Jason had some interesting insight on his magazine's evolving evaluation of The Beach Boys over the years. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Audible, Alexa, Facebook mobile and here on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161. Check it out and let us know what you think.
13  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari - \ on: September 28, 2021, 09:55:08 AM
And just a reminder that we are also on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Alexa, Audible, and in the US you can listen from our FB page on your mobile device by clicking the "podcasts" tab. 
14  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari - \ on: September 28, 2021, 09:28:46 AM
Thanks so much FS.
15  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari - \ on: September 18, 2021, 02:39:40 PM
Thanks Howie for being posting this, and for lending your insider insights to Phil Miglioratti and myself. I'm sure fans will appreciate your thoughts on the momentous Feel Flows release, and I'm sure they will also appreciate hearing about potential forthcoming archival releases. Our show is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and Alexa. Surf's Up!
16  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari reviews Long Promised Road on: June 18, 2021, 09:53:34 AM
Hey Everyone,

Phil Miglioratti and I got to see a preview screening of Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road and sat it on a Zoom press conference featuring director Brent Wilson, Rolling Stone's Jason Fine - who is featured in the film - and Brian himself! Our new podcast  is structured around tracks that tell the movie's story, and we cover those influenced by Brian who appear (from the Boss to Nick Jonas!), Brian as live performer, lots of Carl and Dennis, the new song "Right Where I Belong," and Blondie Chaplin's great vocal on a new version of the title track. Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on SoundCloud here: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161. Thanks for listening and eager to hear what you think.
17  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New podcast on California Music with David Beard, Rob Bonfiglio and David Marks on: April 03, 2021, 05:44:10 PM
Thanks Emdeeh.
18  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / New podcast on California Music with David Beard, Rob Bonfiglio and David Marks on: April 01, 2021, 09:07:26 AM
Hello all. Wanted to let you know we have a new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari, talking about the worthwhile California Music project with David Beard of Endless Summer Quarterly and Rob Bonfiglio from Brian's band. And we were totally surprised when David Marks jumped on the call! David M. gave us a bit about the band's 60th anniversary scuttlebutt and a project he's thinking about in which he would cover some of the band's gems he wasn't around for, particularly from the 1967-1972 era. Check us out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and here on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/california-music-with-david-beard-rob-bonfiglio-and-beach-boy-david-marks. Let us know what you think.
19  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / New episode: Surf's Up-A Beach Boys Podcast Safari with author James B. Murphy on: January 30, 2021, 09:55:24 AM
Hello all. I hope you're having a great weekend. I wanted to give you the heads-up that we have a new episode of Surf's Up - A Beach Boys Podcast Safari with special guest James B. Murphy, author of the excellent Becoming The Beach Boys 1961-1963. We talk about the group's demo recordings with Hite and Dorinda Morgan and some of the key characters from the early days, including Murry Wilson, Judy Bowles, Nik Venet, Russ Regan, Jodi Gable, and more. And together we ponder whether Brian would have been smarter to keep "Surf City" for the boys and given "Surfin' USA" to Jan & Dean! Please check it out. Would love to hear your feedback. It's available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and here on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161.
20  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: New podcast with Carli Munoz on touring in the 70s, Dennis' Bambu & Jack Rieley on: July 30, 2020, 10:57:43 AM
Just listened to the podcast over lunch and it was outstanding. Very much enjoyed Carlis stories about Dennis and making the album and also the stories about Dennis and Christine. Top Notch podcast. Let's see we've had Bobby Figueroa and Carly Munoz from the seventies touring band how about steady Eddie Carter? He'd be a great guy to interview since I think he's the original back up musician from the late 60s. Just a thought great job guys

Thanks for tuning in, Tony, and I'm glad you liked it. We totally agree that it would be great to speak with Ed Carter. It is not easy to get all the touring musicians, however, because some of them signed non-disclosure agreements when they left. But we'll try!
21  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / New podcast with Carli Munoz on touring in the 70s, Dennis' Bambu & Jack Rieley on: July 30, 2020, 07:49:30 AM
Hello all,

Wanted to let you that Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari has a new episode featuring an interview with keyboardist Carli Muņoz, who discusses the group's 70s touring unit. And that great organ solo on the live "Leaving This Town."  Of course, Carli was also a skilled composer and wrote songs for Dennis' projected Bambu album. Here he talks about why he felt compelled to rerecord those songs for his In My Soul album. There's a song there called "Wake Up America" that was also intended for Bambu. He reveals the inspiration behind all these songs and the sometimes crazy circumstances in which they were written. He also talks about his good friend Jack Rieley and "Constant Companion" co-writer Rags Baker, with whom he deliberately got arrested after recording the demo!

You can hear it at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/carli-munoz-a-decade-at-the-keys-writing-for-dennis
22  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / New podcast with Carli Munoz on touring in the 70s, Dennis' Bambu & Jack Rieley on: July 30, 2020, 07:48:54 AM
Hello all,

Wanted to let you that Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari has a new episode featuring an interview with keyboardist Carli Muņoz, who discusses the group's 70s touring unit. And that great organ solo on the live "Leaving This Town."  Of course, Carli was also a skilled composer and wrote songs for Dennis' projected Bambu album. Here he talks about why he felt compelled to rerecord those songs for his In My Soul album. There's a song there called "Wake Up America" that was also intended for Bambu. He reveals the inspiration behind all these songs and the sometimes crazy circumstances in which they were written. He also talks about his good friend Jack Rieley and "Constant Companion" co-writer Rags Baker, with whom he deliberately got arrested after recording the demo!

You can hear it at Apple Podcasts, Spotify and on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-93394161/carli-munoz-a-decade-at-the-keys-writing-for-dennis
23  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Bobby Figueroa on new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari on: June 24, 2020, 11:48:39 AM
Just wanted to say fantastic job guys! Very well done and entertaining (and informative) interview. That was one of the better BB's related interviews I've heard, and the fact that Bobby is one of the genuine good guys in this whole crazy saga comes shining through as he's talking and answering questions. It left me wanting to hear more, and as there is more to tell obviously about some of the inner turmoil among band members during the late 70's era, it's clear Bobby as a working musician and an honest straight-up kind of guy wouldn't want to go too deep into some of it although he obviously could. I always enjoy hearing a working musician tell his or her story about how their careers developed and some of the chance happenings or even moments of great timing came together to get them to where they eventually got and stayed for years. You can still hear it in Bobby's voice when he describes some of his experiences, how he's both a talented and hard-working guy yet comes across as humble and appreciative of his opportunities and proud of his work. Such a contrast to others in the BB's universe, and not just among band members.

I know it's not easy to book guests, but if you continue to book guests such as Bobby who were actually in the band when they were *The Beach Boys* and were also friends of the band, I'll listen to every episode. It's refreshing to hear first-person accounts rather than lectures from guests.

Just an aside, when I was listening to Bobby's voice, he at times had a similar cadence and accent if you will as Brian Wilson! I can't pinpoint it or label it, but it's a certain Southern California drawl and phrasing that Brian and Bobby share at least to my ears.

Thanks again for a truly great interview, keep em' coming!

Thanks for listening and for the great review! We definitely plan on mixing up our guests and speaking with more band members. As for the Bobby/Brian similarities in speaking, I didn't think of it before, but I see what you mean!
24  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Bobby Figueroa on new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari on: June 22, 2020, 10:22:50 AM
Thanks Joel. I'm a Montreal native as well. Another I thing I saw after the interview was that Bobby thought the '79 Montreal Forum show came after the group's trip to Japan. According to Andrew G. Doe's website, it preceded the Japanese tour by three weeks.
I saw you at the Paragraphe bookstore where you did a Q and A on the 50 Sides book. I asked your reaction to a music magazine (I think the NME or maybe MOJO) choosing Surf's Up as the best Beach Boys song.

Hey Joel. I remember. Thanks for coming to that. I have a photo from the event that you're in but I can't find it at the moment.
25  Smiley Smile Stuff / General On Topic Discussions / Re: Bobby Figueroa on new episode of Surf's Up: A Beach Boys Podcast Safari on: June 19, 2020, 11:25:39 AM
Thanks Joel. I'm a Montreal native as well. Another I thing I saw after the interview was that Bobby thought the '79 Montreal Forum show came after the group's trip to Japan. According to Andrew G. Doe's website, it preceded the Japanese tour by three weeks.
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