One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast combines years of fandom with meticulous research. Diana Erickson believes there's more to know about the Beatles narrative. The host has read dozens of books about this iconic band, most with the same structure. They describe the band's thriving period, making albums and achieving commercial success. Then, they explore how John Lennon became detached from the other Beatles. His disconnection led to the band's breakup. For Erickson, this narrative is only part of the story. While the facts are correct, there is no emotional explanation. Why would a band member so engaged in their music decide to quit?

Erickson seeks to provide a new perspective on the Beatles' journey with her podcast. To do so, she watched hours of archived interviews. She read books, articles, and any new information she could find. Using those sources, Erickson tries to understand what caused such a rift in the group.

The host also analyzes songs to provide another layer of understanding. While it's not an exact science, Lennon often stated that he wrote about his life. Paul McCartney also said listening to his music can help people know him better. So, the pair would use their songs to convey whatever they were feeling at the time. One interesting example that Erickson gives involves McCartney's 1969 songs. The musician wrote "Let It Be," "The End," and "The Long and Winding Road" that year. According to Erickson, McCartney wrote these songs to process the band's coming to an end.

One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast offers more than Erickson's opinions. The host often invites Dr. Duncan Driver, a literature professor, to the discussions. In other episodes, the host speaks to people who have a close connection to the band. For example, in one episode, she interviews Eirik Wangberg, McCartney's engineer for Ram. In another, she chats with British journalist Ray Connolly. Erickson tries to dispel several band myths with her podcast. Throughout it, she presents a different and compelling tale that helps listeners understand the four men better.

The One Sweet Dream: A Beatles Podcast releases new episodes every few months.