Tune X Podcast

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 to read more

…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 wrote ...click to read more

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

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

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 and unexpected news of ...click to read more

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 “Ten Little ...click to read more

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 original versions ...click to read more

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 ...click to read more

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 when The Beatles ...click to read more

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 years. And while we're at it, we take a ...click to read more

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 that The ...click to read more

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

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, 2022 Show Notes

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 Brian Wilson, ...click to read more

Lisa and Sean discuss their adventures in visiting various Beach Boys-related locations, particularly in Southern California. Recorded August 26, 2022 Show notes: Photo album of Sean and Lisa's visits to Beach Boys sites “How my epic vacation fails became a motto for this coming school year” by Heidi Stevens

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. Show Notes Petition to Make The Beach Boys Channel on Sirius XM ...click to read more

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 more

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 about their ...click to read more

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 read more

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 views and some ...click to read more

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 at Carnegie – Brian's Smile concert in New ...click to read more

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 they thinking?!” (Recorded December 20, ...click to read more

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 NOTES: Beach Boys article from New Times, ...click to read more

…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 Spotify (two substitutions) Sean's playlist on YouTube ...click to read more

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 waxing philosophical on ...click to read more

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 Records ...click to read more

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