Toppermost Of The Poppermost
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Show overview
Toppermost Of The Poppermost has been publishing since 2022, and across the 4 years since has built a catalogue of 103 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 130 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 4m and 1h 25m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Music show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 7 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 41 episodes published. Published by toppermost poppermost.
From the publisher
Ed, Kit and Martin go chronologically through the singles releases of The Beatles, discussing what inspired the band in the charts, and any links there were with other artists.
Latest Episodes
View all 103 episodesSeptember 1965 (side D)
September 1965 (side C)
September 1965 (side B)
The Gentrys, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Andy Williams, Lesley Gore, the great Roy Head and the return of Jay and the Americans! The Magical Mystery Camp (https://www.magicalmysterycamp.com/toppermost/) once again sponsors Toppermost for the 2026 year! Friends of the show Darin Murphy and Jon Stone join us for a feature on the Beatles and Dylan! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
September 1965 (side A)
Help! keeps on running while The Hollies invite us to look through any window, the Small Faces borrow an old title (and chord progression), while PJ Proby moves on with a tune from Lennon and McCartney. The Magical Mystery Camp (https://www.magicalmysterycamp.com/toppermost/) once again sponsors Toppermost for the 2026 year! Friends of the show Darin Murphy and Jon Stone join us for a feature on the Beatles and Dylan! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
August 1965 (side C)
I'm mad, and I don't believe we're on the eve of destruction. Elvis, Beatles and Charlie Rich sharing space in the charts with Stevie Wonder. Meanwhile, Phil Spector brushes up on cod french. #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
August 1965 (side B)
We start the US charts for August 1965. Dean Martin sings, the Kingsmen are reading Playboy, Marianne Faithull (and Kit O'Toole) are enjoying some summer nights despite the fact Barbara Mason is a sad, sad girl. #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
August 1965 (side A)
August 1965. Steve Matteo drops in for a feature on film in 1965 (including Help!), and we go through the UK charts in August. Dylan, Stones, Beatles, the Everly Brothers and Sonny (?1). #madeonzencastr
July 1965 (side D)
Some of the biggest hits of the sixties that still ring through our heads, hearts (and shopping outlets?). Dylan, James Brown, the Four Tops and the best of the Righteous Brothers. Not just the rock tunes of a year or decade, but the entire twentieth century! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
July 1965 (side C)
Why is Dylan hanging out with Sonny and Cher while complaining to the Byrds about them? All they really wanna do (Bob) is baby be friends with you. Streisand, and Elvis EP and some grep Soul as well. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
July 1965 (side B)
Billy Fury, Brian Poole and the Tremeloes and another "could it be anything other than a posthumous record" from Jim Reeves. Decent, but not overly strong material from Roy Orbison and Marianne Faithful. Thankfully, there's the Animals and DC5 to hold up the higher end of the spectrum! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
July 1965 (side A)
July of 1965. Cook and Greenaway, the Dave Clark Five, the Animals, Joan Baez and PJ Proby. All this and a feature covering the radio of 1965 with Rob Leonard! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
June 1965 (side D)
Forget Domani? How would that be possible when we are reminded by both Connie Francis and Francis Albert Sinatra? Lots of film songs. Elvis regurgitates his "Pot Luck", Tom Jones talks about pretty, pussy ... cat lips, Lesley Gore talks about Sunshine Lollipops AND Rainbows, and ever more! #madeonzencastr. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
June 1965 (side C)
Shangri-Las-65! It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood for the Capitol Swirl. Jay and the Americans continue doing their thing, and Johnny Rivers delivers a hit. We still don't quite get why the guy with the Long Liverpool Hair had it cut off, but it'll grow back! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Also, Create your own podcast today! #madeonzencastr
June 1965 (side B)
More of the UK charts for 1965. Cliff, Donovn (Colours - don't forget the "U"), the next one from the Moodies, Genet Pitney and our old friend (and Band on the Run cover boy) Kenny Lynch! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
June 1965 (side A)
Following a feature on the albums of 1965, we enter the UK charts for June of 1965. Ticket to Ride, the Who and Tony Bennett are among the bangers in these charts! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
May 1965 (side C)
Len Barry and Shirley Ellis spout puzzles and tongue twisters. Thankfully, we are playing with fire and taking a ticket to ride with Mr. Tambourine Man! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
May 1965 (side B)
Engine Engine Number Nine! Supremes, Roger Miller and Trini eight days a week (no, that's out of the charts), YES IT IS! (yep, that one's here). Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr
May 1965 (side A)
We are joined by Billy J. Kramer as we discuss his recent album, his upcoming tour through the UK, and his history with Brian Epstein, The BeeGees, Harry Nilsson and more. We also manage to run through the entire British charts for May 1965! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr .
April 1965 (side C)
Eight Days a Week rolls on. George and Gene, Connie Stevens, Ray Charles, Al "He's The King" Hirt, Soupy Sales and a couple of songs from "Mary Poppins" are all on the charts. Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr .
April 1965 (side B)
Dylan and the Impressions roll on while Gary Lewis asks you to "count me in" (or is he asking for a coke?) while Sam the Sham and his buddies just want you to Wooly Bully. I guess it's better than Chubby begging you to "Do the Freddie!" The first few weeks of April 1965 on the Billboard Charts! Support this podcast at the $6/month level on patreon to get extra content! Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr . If you are looking for Beatles summer fun, join our friends at the Magical Mystery Camp!