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Ranking The Beatles

Jonathan Pretus, Julia Pretus

Booking Overview

This music-focused interview podcast examines and ranks The Beatles’ recorded catalog, regularly featuring external guests such as Beatles scholars, authors, musicians, songwriters, and producers who discuss the band’s influence and their personal connections to the music. Suitable PR clients include Beatles experts, music historians, authors, recording artists, and producers with a credible Beatles or broader rock-music perspective; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 161

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.4k followers

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rankingthebeatles@gmail.com

jpretus@gmail.com

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Host

Jonathan Pretus - Musician and Beatles specialist who created the catalog-ranking project and leads the show’s song analysis.

Julia Pretus - Co-host and Beatles fan who brings a more casual, level-headed perspective to the catalog discussions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Beatles scholars and authors, music historians, recording artists, songwriters, producers, or knowledgeable music professionals with a clear connection to The Beatles or their musical influence.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or scholarship on The Beatles or music history, Released albums or performed professionally, Songwriting, production, or touring experience

Recent Guest Discussions

Dr. Richard Mills - The Beatles’ Musical Influences, Black Music, Beatles Fandom, The Band’s Cultural Impact, And Upcoming Beatles Films.

Brian Pretus - The Beatles-to-punk-and-ska Musical Pipeline, Songwriting, Recording, And Contemporary Band Culture.

Recent Topics

Beatles, Rock Music, Music History, Songwriting, Recording Artists

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Ranking The Beatles
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#61/#60/#59 - Mean Mr. Mustard/Polythene Pam/She Came In Through The Bathroom Window with Sean Nelson

October 23, 2026

We told you we'd be back, and here we are! To make up for the absence, we're returning with our first every TRIPLE EPISODE! As part of side 2 on Abbey Road, "Mean Mr. Mustard," "Polythene Pam," and "She Came in Through The Bathroom Window" represent an amazing joining of John and Paul's sensibilities firmly in what we now usually consider Paul's territory of character songs. These fragments from the year before get joined together in a brilliant streak of creativity and self-editing, and show...

#62 - Leave My Kitten Alone with Dr. Richard Mills

July 03, 2026

Is this it? The great Beatles missed opportunity? How can something THIS GOOD have been NOT GOOD ENOUGH to add to Beatles For Sale? Pulled out of the bag when they lads were looking for oldies but goodies to fill out their fourth album, it features arguably one of John's greatest rock vocal performances, and the band is $hIt hot. The common take is how this got shelved whereas "Mr. Moonlight" didn't, but I'd argue this is better than any other cover on the album, and maybe more enjoyable than...

#63 - Bad Boy with Brian Pretus

June 19, 2026

When the suits in America came asking the Beatles for some market exclusive songs, they reached back into the bag o' tricks, in particular their (John's) affection for Larry Williams, and knocked out a particularly racuous cover of "Bad Boy." It's one of those covers that smokes the original, and it's lead by John, doing his full-throated, rip-out-yer-larynx vocal. This is one of those tracks that could've been a career-maker for a lesser band, and that it lost out on an album spot to Dizzy M...

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Frequently asked questions

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Ranking The Beatles
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How do I get in touch with Ranking The Beatles?

Ranking The Beatles is hosted by Jonathan Pretus and Julia Pretus. Its publicly listed emails are rankingthebeatles@gmail.com and jpretus@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Ranking The Beatles?

The publicly listed emails for Ranking The Beatles: rankingthebeatles@gmail.com and jpretus@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Ranking The Beatles have?

Podseeker estimates Ranking The Beatles reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Ranking The Beatles?

Ranking The Beatles typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Beatles scholars and authors, music historians, recording artists, songwriters, producers, or knowledgeable music professionals with a clear connection to The Beatles or their musical influence. Common among recent guests: Published books or scholarship on The Beatles or music history; Released albums or performed professionally; Songwriting, production, or touring experience. Recent guests include Dr. Richard Mills and Brian Pretus.

How hard is it to get booked on Ranking The Beatles?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Ranking The Beatles cover?

Recent episodes cover Beatles, Rock Music, Music History, Songwriting, and Recording Artists. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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Publicly listed emails

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jpretus@gmail.com

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