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Tune X Podcast
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Lisa and Sean have been married for, well…a long time and share a love of the music of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.
Episodes
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Episode 29: Split, man.
Dig. Like, we’re changing things up a bit for this episode, because it’s a groove, man. Lisa and Sean talk about an album that made Brian Wilson go on the loose wig, much to the chagrin of the freaky people he was closest to. So just relax, we’re gonna straighten you guys out. And then ...click…
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Episode 28: Brothers, sisters, everybdy, we better start to help each other now.
The famous words of Dennis Wilson: “Brian is The Beach Boys. He is the band. We’re his f***ing messengers. He is all of it. Period. We’re nothing. He’s everything.” Oh, is he? He needed a mess o’ help. In episode 28, Gen X married couple Lisa and Sean discuss some of the contributions of all...
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Episode 27: If you say you watched the movie, you’re a couple of liars!
It’s Hallowe’en. And a big part of this fall holiday: scary movies. And what movie could possibly be scarier than…Summer Dreams: The Story of The Beach Boys, the made-for-TV movie that originally aired in 1990 on ABC-TV. Does the fact that the movie begins with three disclaimers have any…
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Episode 26: Fell asleep in the band room, woke up in history
As were all fans, we were devastated to hear on June 11, 2025, the news of Brian Wilson’s passing. A few days later we sat down and recorded our thoughts, still processing the news. Feel free to share your thoughts and feelings with us as well. Our aim was to keep things as positive as ...click…
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Episode 25: Farther down the path was a mystery…
…and that mystery is that of the long lost Smile album. Making a valiant attempt to unravel that mystery is David Leaf, who join Lisa and Sean in this special extended episode to talk about his new book, SMiLE: The Rise, Fall & Resurrection of Brian Wilson. David talks about the book, why he…
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Episode 24: Movies is…magic?
Been a while! But Lisa and Sean discuss the three major Beach Boys career-spanning documentaries. What worked? What didn’t? Who did it the best? Who did it the worst? Recorded December 24, 2024
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Episode 23: We laugh, we cry, we live then die and dream about our yesterday
In this lengthily-titled episode, Lisa and Sean discuss not just songs that are signposts for the beloved Pet Sounds album, but also songs that theoretically could be Pet Sounds aftershocks. Recorded June 22, 2024 SHOW NOTES
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Episode 22: Concert…concert toni-ite…
On the 25th anniversary of their first Brian Wilson concert, your hosts talk about their experience at the show and how things have changed (and stayed the same) — for both Brian Wilson and them personally — in the last quarter-century. (Please note that this episode was recorded before the sad…
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Episode 21: When you open your mouth, it’s a big put-down!
Hot takes is what this episode is all about: Lisa and Sean talk about some…well, unpopular…opinions about The Beach Boys. Do you think “Good Vibrations” is a hack job that should have been given to The Pickle Brothers? Or maybe that Country Love blows That Lucky Old Sun out of the water? Perhaps...
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Episode 20: Long, long ago…long ago…
Brian Wilson conceived of the Smile album 58 years ago, abandoned it 57 years ago, and debuted a finished version of it 20 years ago to the day. To commemorate the anniversary of the first public performance of the legendary masterpiece, Lisa and Sean look at the 2004 album in comparison to the...
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Episode 19: And if you hap…happen to be listening…
Because Lisa and Sean felt the need to talk about The Beach Boys and record the conversation, here is episode 19. Life got in the way of the episode being released in a timely manner after recording, but they look back on Beach Boysy things that happened in 2023 and talk about their hopes for...
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Episode 18: I gave you everything I had, but you left me sitting on my own.
While on a weekend trip to Harbor Country USA, Sean and Lisa took some time to discuss a topic they’ve been tossing around since long before this podcast was even thought of: that sensitive topic of…Beatles envy. It can’t be denied that the jealousy is there; even Brian Wilson himself said that...
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Episode 17: You invite me to pick up my award.
In this long-overdue episode, Lisa and Sean discuss the recent GRAMMY Salute to The Beach Boys aired this spring in celebration of the band’s 60th anniversary, and the baffling ignorance shown by the Recording Academy’s shortsightedness in recognizing The Beach Boys and other bands over the…
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Episode 16: I’m pickin’ up good vibrations.
A little over a year ago, we discussed some of the, well…not great…moves and decisions that The Beach Boys made over the years. This time, however, we’re going in the opposite direction. What did they get right? Drop in on our conversation in which we discuss just a handful of the good things…
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Episode 15: The way the kids talk so cool is an out of sight thing!
After a brief winter hiatus, we are back with a deep dive into The Beach Boys’ 1965. And not just 1965, but also earlier events and circumstances that shaped that year that proved to be a turning point in both the lives and the sound of the group. Recorded February 19, 2023 Show Notes
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Episode 14: Pretty soon I’ll be blown away
Last time, your hosts talked about the new version of David Leaf’s book, God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys & the California Myth. This time, they talk to the author himself! David, Sean, and Lisa talk Brian, fandom, and…southern California cuisine?? Recorded November 19,...
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Episode 13: I’m a Leaf on a windy day.
DAVID Leaf, that is! In this episode of Tune X Podcast, Lisa and Sean share their observations on Leaf’s newest update to his classic book, God Only Knows: The Story of Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys & the California Myth. Recorded October 2, 2022 Show Notes Purchase God Only Knows: The Story of...
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Episode 12: I get around from town to town
Lisa and Sean discuss their adventures in visiting various Beach Boys-related locations, particularly in Southern California. Recorded August 26, 2022 Show notes:
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Episode 11: I hit the radio dial and turn it up all the way!
We hit the Siriux XM radio dial, that is, and turn it to channel 105: The Beach Boys Channel! Lisa and Sean share their observations of this tragically temporary all-Beach Boys option on satellite radio, and they tune right in everywhere they go. Recorded July 20, 2022 Show Notes Petition to Make...
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Episode 10: We’re on safari to stay!
We swear, we did not intend to time the release of this episode so that it lands on Brian Wilson’s birthday; we recorded this in late May and just…got hung up in post production. But here we are now, as summer is about to begin, as we discuss not one, not two, but eight records’ ...click to read...
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Episode 9: Run run wee-ooooooooooo
It’s May 16. Gee, what topic do you THINK this married couple is going to talk about? Well…if you still can’t guess, then…Pet Sounds. Given that an entire encyclopedia could be made about the revolutionary album, Lisa and Sean decided to narrow the scope a bit. They start with a bit of discussion...
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Episode 8: Well, oh my, oh gosh, oh gee!
Hi-ho, Tune X Podcast here! This episode is released on the day of the 45th anniversary of the release of The Beach Boys Love You, an album that polarizes Beach Boys fans the world over. To mark the occasion, Lisa and Sean discuss the album with a special guest — in a way we promise ...click to...
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Episode 7: The Music Hall…
Radio City Music Hall, that is! It was 21 years ago that An All-Star Tribute to Brian Wilson was recorded for a July 4, 2001 broadcast on Turner Network Television. Lisa and Sean were there for the festivities. Listen in as they converse about their memories of that night, including some insider...
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Episode 6: It’s just enough to believe…
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of the long-awaited debut of Smile in London, listen in on Lisa and Sean’s conversation about their memories and insights of the Brian Wilson masterpiece. Recorded October 9, 2021; September 12, 2021; September 5, 2021; and February 14, 2022 Show Notes Creators…
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Episode 5: I guess I’m dumb, but I don’t care
In this episode recorded on vacation (we apologize for the sound quality!), Sean and Lisa, as much as they love The Beach Boys, address some of the, well…dumb moves they made. After all, they’re not perfect. Come listen to their conversation in which they ask that musical question, “What were…
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Episode 4: Wow! Great Concert!
Having been longtime fans, Lisa and Sean have attended more than thirty Brian Wilson concerts. In this episode, your hosts talk about their memories and experiences of seeing the famed Beach Boys musical genius perform live over the past 22 years. (Recorded November 13, 2021. R.I.P, Billy.) SHOW...
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Episode 3: Tune right in everywhere you go
…everywhere you go because Lisa and Sean have put together a couple of playlists! Specifically, for that person in your life who is curious about The Beach Boys and wants to explore further. (Recorded May 29, 2021) SHOW NOTES: Sean’s playlist on Spotify (one substitution) Lisa’s playlist on…
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Episode 2: White puff glistening shadowy WOW!
Having had a chance to let the new Feel Flows: The Sunflower & Surf’s Up Sessions 1969-1971 package settle into their ears and minds, Lisa and Sean share their thoughts not only on this shiny new archival release but also the past quarter century in Beach Boys archival releases, all the while...
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Episode 1: It starts with just a little glance now...
As they gather their thoughts on the new Feel Flows box set, Sean and Lisa present you with how it all started for them as Beach Boys fans. Be prepared for a lot of technological nostalgia! Show Notes TV commercial for Endless Summer TV commercial for The Best of The Monkees on Silver Eagle…
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Episode 0: Standing by the ocean’s roar
Lisa and Sean have been married for, well…a long time and share a love of the music of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys. This episode of Tune X, recorded live at the beach in San Diego, is a simple (?) introduction! Show Notes Sail On Podcast
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Lisa and Sean have been married for, well…a long time and share a love of the music of Brian Wilson and The Beach Boys.
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