Good Vibrations: A Beach Boys Program

In this episode, Brian Wilson: Long Promised Road director Brent Wilson and Rolling Stone's Jason Fine join me to discuss the new documentary, what they learned along the way, and what you can expect in the new film.    This program is sponsored by Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Good Vibrations: Episode 39 — Feel Flows box set discussion with Alan Boyd In this special episode, Alan Boyd discusses the upcoming Feel Flows box set, and I preview "Sweet & Bitter" and "Behold The Night"   Order the Summer 2021 edition of ESQ here: https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/summer-2021-issue-134-surfs-up-50th-anniversary-edition/

Good Vibrations: Episode 38 — California Music • Add Some Music To Your Day In this special episode, David discusses the California Music project "Add Some Music To Your Day" to benefit Feeding America.   Order the Spring 2021 edition of ESQ here: https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/spring-2021-issue-133-california-music/

Mike Love discusses recent concert performances and reminisces about his favorite summer songs.    Mike is joined in this episode by special guest Alison Arenberg, where Alison discusses her firsthand concert experiences, meeting Mike, and why she loves The Beach Boys.    Learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine 

Good Vibrations: Episode 36 — Dave "Ghosty" Wills interviews David Beard In this special episode, Ghosty interviews David about the Wilson family's heritage, the longstanding relationship between Brian Wilson and Mike Love, and the music that's of particular importance to both.   Learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine 

Good Vibrations: Episode 35 — Blinded By Blue Blinded By Blue band leader Christian Love discusses some of his newer recordings, working with his father, and his favorite recording by The Beach Boys. Find out more about Christian here https://www.facebook.com/blindedbybluemusic/

Sam Hollander has written and/or produced over 20 US Top 40 Pop Hits, as well as numerous worldwide smashes, including Panic! at the Disco's worldwide #1 "High Hopes." In 2019, he held the #1 position on the Billboard Rock Songwriters chart for nine weeks, a year-end record. Sam has also worked with Mike Love on the Reason For The Season and 12 Sides Of Summer albums. This episode has a little bit of everything! 

I sit down again with my son Ethan, and we discuss four more of his favorite songs, why he likes the songs, and how much he loves John Stamos' cover of "Forever," and "Saturday Night" from Brian Wilson's No Pier Pressure album … among others. [Airdate: 2020] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

I sit down with my son Ethan, and we discuss four of his favorite songs (and he has many), why he likes the songs, and his life on stage with his musical heroes, or, as he calls them, his friends.  [Airdate: 2020] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

An audio excerpt from my conversation with Probyn Gregory on working with Nick Walusko, life on the road with "Nick At Night," band mashups, and working in the studio with Nick. For the full transcript purchase the Winter 2019 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly magazine. Winter 2019 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/winter-2019-issue-128-nick-walusko-tribute-edition/ Spring 2020 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/19183/ [Airdate: 2020] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

An audio excerpt from my conversation with Mike D'Amico on moving to Los Angeles, auditioning to be a member of the Wondermints, and working in the studio with Nick Walusko and Darian Sahanaja.  Winter 2019 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/winter-2019-issue-128-nick-walusko-tribute-edition/ Spring 2020 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/19183/ Episode 29: David Leaf This intimate conversation with David Leaf includes discussion on The Beach Boys Christmas Album and The Brian Wilson Scholarship Fund.  Spring 2020 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/19183/ [Airdate: 2020] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 29: David Leaf This intimate conversation with David Leaf includes discussion on The Beach Boys Christmas Album and The Brian Wilson Scholarship Fund.  Spring 2020 edition of ESQ https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/19183/ [Airdate: 2019] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.  

Episode 28: Mike Love - Reason For The Season An audio excerpt from my wonderful conversation with Mike Love on recording his 2018 holiday collection Reason For The Season. Mike also waxes nostalgic with childhood memories of celebrating the holidays at Mt. Vernon And Fairway. For the full transcript—as well as interviews with Maureen Love, Brian Love, Hayleigh Love, Ambha Love, Christian Love, as well as The Beach Boys' band and Love family members. CLICK HERE for Endless Summer Quarterly magazine's FREE downloadable full-color PDF file Reason For The Season [Airdate: 2019] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.    

Episode 27: Mike Love - Santa Barbara days In Episode #27 I share an excerpt from my wonderful conversation with Mike Love on the remembrances of his life and times in Santa Barbara, CA. For the full transcript, be sure to visit Endless Summer Quarterly magazine's website to order the Fall 2019 edition of ESQ.   To read the full transcript, purchase Issue #127 https://esquarterly.com/esq-store/fall-2019-issue-127-mike-love-first-love-to-12-sides-of-summer/ [Airdate: 2019] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 26 Rob Bonfiglio - Trouble Again [Airdate: 2018] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 25 — Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine discuss the Friends album Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine discuss the Friends album and the practice of Transcendental Meditation. [Airdate: 2018] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 24 — Executive Producer Jerry Schilling, Producers Don Reedman & Nick Patrick, Beach Boys Mike Love and Al Jardine In this episode, Jerry Schilling, Don Reedman, Nick Patrick, Mike Love and Al Jardine take us behind the scenes on the making of The Beach Boys with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which was released Friday, June 8, 2018. [Airdate: 2018] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 23 — Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, and Jeff Alan Ross Al Jardine, Matt Jardine, and Jeff Alan Ross discuss Al's "A Postcard From California From the Very First Song" shows and signing carrots … [Airdate: 2018] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 22 — Al Jardine Al Jardine discusses Pet Sounds live with Brian Wilson, Matt Jardine, working with Glen Campbell and playing the ashtray … [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 21 — Mark Linett discusses Sunshine Tomorrow 2 and Live Sunshine David Beard and Mark Linett discuss and breakdown the new digital collections from The Beach Boys.  [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 20 — Gary Griffin Gary Griffin discusses working with the Bel-Air Bandits, his solo album and working with John Stamos on "Forever." [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 19 — Mike Love discusses Unleash The Love Mike Love of The Beach Boys discusses the music from his new solo album Unleash The Love. The complete and unabridged interview with Mike Love appears in the Winter 2017 edition of Endless Summer Quarterly magazine. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.    

Episode 18 — Brian Wilson The legendary Brian Wilson discusses "Run James Run," "Some Sweet Day," "Rio Grande" and working with Andy Paley.  Brian also discloses information about his upcoming rock and roll album. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine. Playback: The Brian Wilson Anthology

Episode 17 — Dean Torrence discusses Filet Of Soul Redux Dean Torrence of Jan & Dean discusses the duo's long lost comedy/music skewering project. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine. Filet Of Soul Redux: The Rejected Master Recordings

Episode 16 — John Stamos John Stamos discusses working with The Beach Boys, Mike Love, "Do It Again," "Kokomo" and working with Carl Wilson on "Forever." [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 15 — Mike Love discusses Smiley Smile Mike Love recounts working with his cousin Brian Wilson, and the rest of The Beach Boys during a very experimental time in the group's history.  The songs "She's Goin' Bald," "Vegetables" and "Gettin' Hungry" are featured. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 14 — The Beach Boys Music Director Scott Totten This insightful and intimate interview features music director Scott Totten discusses working with Mike Love, Bruce Johnston and The Beach Boys band. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 13 — Brian Wilson Music Director Paul Von Mertens Brian Wilson's music director Paul Von Mertens discusses the Pet Sounds tour, working with Van Dyke Parks and much more. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 12 — Chuck Berry tribute with special guest Dean Torrence Honoring Chuck Berry's influence on The Beach Boys and their music, Jan & Dean's Dean Torrence recounts the story behind Brian Wilson giving he and cohort Jan Berry the song "Surf City," while Brian continued to work on The Beach Boys hit song, "Surfin' U.S.A.," which featured a lifted melody from Chuck Berry's "Sweet Little 16." [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 11 — Ricci Martin tribute, Bobby Figueroa King Harvest and Beach Boys band member Bobby Figueroa discusses memories of his friendship with Ricci Martin.  Tracks from Ricci's Beached album are included. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 10 — Ricci Martin tribute, Billy Hinsche Dino, Desi and Billy's Billy Hinsche talks of his friendship with Ricci Martin, co-producing Ricci's Beached album with Carl Wilson of The Beach Boys and Ricci's influence.  Tracks from Ricci's Beached album are included. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Nine — Ricci Martin tribute, Deana Martin Deana Martin discusses her brother Ricci Martin, his album Beached (produced by Carl Wilson), father Dean and meeting The Beach Boys.  Tracks from Ricci's Beached album are included. [Airdate: 2017] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Eight, The Beach Boys Christmas album special Select tracks and history from The Beach Boys Christmas album [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Seven, Book author James S. Hirsch Co-author Jim Hirsch discusses Mike Love's "Good Vibrations - My Life As A Beach Boy"  [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Six — Mike Love Mike Love discusses life as a Beach Boy in 1966, Pet Sounds, "Good Vibrations," touring, his book; "Good Vibrations: My Life As A Beach Boy" and WaterHealth International [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Five, Dean Torrence Dean Torrence discusses his book, "Surf City: The Jan and Dean Story" and incompleted chapters. [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode Four — Mark Linett Engineer Mark Linett discusses Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, and Pet Sounds.  [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Good Vibrations: Episode Three — Jim Murphy Book author Jim Murphy discusses his book "Becoming The Beach Boys" and the vinyl collection of the same name [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 2, Jason Brewer Good Vibrations: Episode 2, Jason Brewer of the Explorers Club  [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.

Episode 1, Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine Interview with Brian Wilson, Mike Love and Al Jardine on the music of Pet Sounds. [Airdate: 2016] Visit ESQuarterly.com to learn more about Endless Summer Quarterly magazine.