George Harrison

Mentioned in 11 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows

A guitarist and songwriter for The Beatles, Harrison is discussed in podcasts for introducing the sitar to Western rock music through "Norwegian Wood," which influenced other artists like Brian Jones. Podcasters reference his compositions, including "Here Comes the Sun," which has been borrowed as a cultural reference point. He also appears in rock music discussions and celebrity anecdotes from tell-all accounts.

Appears On

One Song Club Random with Bill Maher The Best of Coast to Coast AM Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford Something You Should Know The Daily A Matter of Degrees We're Out of Time

Episode Appearances

One Song · Apr 2, 2026

The Beatles' "A Day In The Life"

“Played maracas and percussion on the track; notably absent from guitar contributions”

Beatles' transition from live performance to studio-focused recordingSgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as proto-concept albumTape echo and vocal delay as compositional techniques

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One Song · Mar 26, 2026

The Beatles' "Helter Skelter"

“Likely played fretless guitar on the intro and contributed lead guitar parts and vocal harmonies”

Proto-heavy metal music characteristics and originsMulti-track recording and stem isolation in music productionThe Beatles' White Album composition and recording sessions

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Club Random with Bill Maher · Mar 2, 2026

Billy Idol | Club Random with Bill Maher

“Beatles member discussed for allegedly playing ukulele during oral sex according to a rock star tell-all book”

Drug addiction recovery and long-term sobriety strategiesSongwriting craft and creative process in rock musicBeatles history and British Invasion impact on American culture

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One Song · Feb 19, 2026

The Rolling Stones' "Paint it Black"

“Beatles guitarist; introduced sitar to Western rock on 'Norwegian Wood,' influencing Brian Jones' use on 'Paint It Black'”

Music publishing and songwriting credits equity in 1960s rock bandsHarmonic minor scale and raised seventh degree in rock production4-track recording technology constraints and creative problem-solving

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The Best of Coast to Coast AM · Feb 8, 2026

Life with Lennon - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 2/7/26

“The Beatles member referenced in discussion of band members”

John Lennon's creative process and songwritingThe Beatles' musical influence and legacyPersonal relationships with celebrity figures

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Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford · Feb 6, 2026

The Angels, The Stones and The Dead

“Beatles member who met Hell's Angels in LA and invited them to London, leading to chaotic Christmas party incident at Apple Records”

Hell's Angels motorcycle gang history and organizational structureDesirability bias in decision-making and belief formation1960s counterculture and its relationship with outlaw motorcycle clubs

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Something You Should Know · Jan 15, 2026

Why It's Good to Feel Guilty & How Plagiarism Really Works

“Beatles member sued over 'My Sweet Lord' for alleged similarity to 'He's So Fine' by The Chiffons; landmark plagiarism case”

Guilt as relationship management emotionSelf-forgiveness and conscienceEmpathy and emotional complexity of guilt

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One Song · Dec 4, 2025

Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders

“Mentioned as husband of Pattie Boyd in context of relationship dynamics influencing music.”

Fleetwood Mac band history and lineup evolutionSong structure and harmonic analysis (two-chord progressions, unresolved tension)Vocal performance and technique (three-part harmonies, rasp, emotional delivery)

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The Daily · Oct 19, 2025

Sunday Special: Springsteen, Dylan and the Art of the Biopic

“Beatles member; subject of individual biopic in Mendes' quad-trilogy with Joseph Quinn cast”

Music Biopic Genre Conventions and FormulaIntellectual Property Monetization in FilmArtist Estate Approval and Creative Control

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A Matter of Degrees · Sep 9, 2025

The Sun Is Having Its Day

“Beatles songwriter; McKibben borrowed book title 'Here Comes the Sun' from Harrison's song”

Solar Energy Economics and Cost TrajectoryFederal Tax Credits and Incentive ExpirationPermitting and Regulatory Barriers to Deployment

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We're Out of Time · Jul 29, 2025

How David Koechner Went from Small Town to SNL Stardom

“Referenced for having revelations in altered states of mind”

Substance Use Disorder Recovery and Medication-Assisted TreatmentAntabuse (Disulfiram) Efficacy and Long-Term Sobriety ManagementFentanyl Crisis and Overdose Risk in Recovery Populations

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