Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Maxwell's Silver Hammer has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Theo Von (Nov 2025).
"Maxwell's Silver Hammer" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1969 album Abbey Road. Written by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership, it tells the tale of Maxwell Edison, a student who murders people with a hammer. The dark lyrics are disguised by an upbeat sound. McCartney described the song as symbolic of the downfalls of life, being "my analogy for when something goes wrong out of the blue, as it so often does."
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Theo Von |
Who talks about Maxwell's Silver Hammer on podcasts?
Theo Von brought up Maxwell's Silver Hammer; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Theo Von.
- American Holiday Gift Guide w/ Mike Rowe on Theo Von (Nov 2025) — Theo Von
What is Maxwell's Silver Hammer mentioned alongside?
Maxwell's Silver Hammer is most often mentioned alongside Shopify, American Giant and Dirty Jobs.
Mentioned together: Shopify, American Giant, Dirty Jobs, Sullivan Glove Company, Sullivan gloves, Bend, Oregon, Chukar Cherries, Pam Montgomery, Yakama Valley, Washington, Pike Place Market