Best The Beatles Podcasts (2024)

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280: All You Need is the Love You Make with Steven Gaines 1:27:26

1h ago1:27:26

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As the first insider Beatles tell-all (not counting Francie Schwartz’s Body Count – because why would I) – 1983’s The Love You Make, a collaboration between Brian Epstein’s protege Peter Brown and today’s guest, shocked fans with what was perceived as an airing of dirty laundry. Drug use, infidelity, betrayal, wife-swapping, and overall bad behavio…

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279: The Mal Evans Project Part One with Ken Womack 1:32:40

21h ago1:32:40

1:32:40

At last: the SATB conversation with the man who brought The Beatles’ road manager’s long missing manuscript to press. Living The Beatles Legend is the story Mal wanted to tell before his life ended at 40 in Los Angeles in a hail of gunfire in 1976. But perhaps the wait was worth it to get his insider eye-witness story augmented by research and inte…

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Episode 230: Songs Under the Microscope, Vol. 30 - The Beatles, "Old Brown Shoe" 38:08

1d ago38:08

38:08

We go back into the lab to dissect the Beatles' 1969 song "Old Brown Shoe," first known as the B-side of "The Ballad of John and Yoko." This is a great George Harrison track filled with quirky lyrics, as well as complex, yet grooving music. We discuss the lyrics, music, who plays drums on the song, cover versions, and more. And then Chris shares a …

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Beatles Minute - week of April 22, 2024 2:03

4d ago2:03

2:03

Another busy week, with confirmation of a story we broke last week, Ringo's In-store appearance for Record Store Day, and a new book on the Wings Band On The Run sessions. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!By 102.9 WMGK

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Beatles ’88 pt5 1:24:43

5d ago1:24:43

1:24:43

It's the summer of 1988 and a fresh wave of "Lennon Fever" was sweeping its way across pop culture. In this case, however, not all of the attention on the late great John Lennon was positive - case in point the scathing, unapologetic, and often needlessly cruel biography called The Lives of John Lennon by author Albert Goldman. Goldman's feet were …

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Buskin with The Beatles #86 excerpt - May, Yoko and John

11d ago

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From the episode 'May Pang, Loving John 2024 Pt. 2'. © Richard BuskinBy Richard Buskin & Erik Taros

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Beatles Minute - week of April 15, 2024 2:10

11d ago2:10

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There's SO much news this week! A Beatles tease portends a Let It Be reissue, possibly. There's new Lennon and Ringo vinyl coming out on Record Store Day, and a new Lennon-McCartney song has just been released, but not THAT Lennon-McCartney! It's all on this week's Beatles (Two) Minute(s)!By 102.9 WMGK

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The Love Album 1:22:59

11d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

The panel discusses the 2006 album Love. A soundtrack to a Cirque du Soleil show, it is also a terrific standalone listening experience. Giles Martin, a then new produce on the Beatles team, carried on his father's legacy and oversaw the project brilliantly. The new (at the time) mixes brought new life to beloved songs. The mashups, which could hav…

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The Love Album 1:22:59

11d ago1:22:59

1:22:59

The panel discusses the 2006 album Love. A soundtrack to a Cirque du Soleil show, it is also a terrific standalone listening experience. Giles Martin, a then new produce on the Beatles team, carried on his father's legacy and oversaw the project brilliantly. The new (at the time) mixes brought new life to beloved songs. The mashups, which could hav…

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Emergency Episode preview - James McCartney / Sean Lennon Song 7:14

13d ago7:14

7:14

The sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote a song together called "Primrose Hill", and that merits an emergency episode from the panel. Katie put her Paris vacation on hold so she could get to a computer and the full panel could discuss this event! We listen to the song together and give our first reactions live and then discuss our thoughts!…

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Emergency Episode preview - James McCartney / Sean Lennon Song 7:14

13d ago7:14

7:14

The sons of Paul McCartney and John Lennon wrote a song together called "Primrose Hill", and that merits an emergency episode from the panel. Katie put her Paris vacation on hold so she could get to a computer and the full panel could discuss this event! We listen to the song together and give our first reactions live and then discuss our thoughts!…

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Beatles Minute - week of April 8, 2024 1:51

18d ago1:51

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Another week, another auction, but this one is a beauty! We have details, plus news on the passing of the subject of one of John Lennon's songs, all on this week's Beatles Minute.By 102.9 WMGK

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Episode 229: New Releases from Dhani, Sean, James, and Beyoncé! 1:01:49

22d ago1:01:49

1:01:49

In this episode, we discuss a bevy of new releases by Dhani Harrison, Sean Lennon, James McCartney, and of course, the cover of "Blackbird" (called "Blackbiird") by Beyoncé. We recommend you listen to or sample each of the releases before or after listening, or else the commentary may not make sense. Here are some links: 1. Dhani Harrison, Innersta…

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Buskin with The Beatles #85 excerpt - May Pang Sets the Record Straight

22d ago

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A few minutes from the episode 'May Pang, Loving John 2024 Pt. 1'.By Richard Buskin & Erik Taros

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Beatles Minute - week of April 1, 2024 2:11

25d ago2:11

2:11

Big auction goings-on this week, and we have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute!By 102.9 WMGK

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Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Herman's Hermits 54:46

25d ago54:46

54:46

We go through the entire discography of the band which is and always has been the focus of the podcast: Herman's Hermits. To become a subcriber to this podcast which is and always has been about Herman's Hermits, go to screwitpodcasts.com And/or join our free Discord: invite link is also at screwitpodcasts.com…

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Episode 99.5- Paul Is Dead 32:13

25d ago32:13

32:13

We felt it in poor taste to add show notes at such a sad time for the world...

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Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About Herman's Hermits 54:46

25d ago54:46

54:46

We go through the entire discography of the band which is and always has been the focus of the podcast: Herman's Hermits. To become a subcriber to this podcast which is and always has been about Herman's Hermits, go to screwitpodcasts.com And/or join our free Discord: invite link is also at screwitpodcasts.com…

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Beatles ’88 pt4 1:10:14

25d ago1:10:14

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As the summer of 1988 heats up, a new super-group emerges from the primordial soup of rock'n'roll...they are The Traveling Wilburys. Born from a supplementary recording session in support of George Harrison's latest Cloud 9 single, George (aka Nelson Wilbury) was joined by fellow music legends Tom Petty, Jeff lynne, Bob Dylan and Roy Orbison to pro…

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Bonus Beyonce Episode Preview 5:54

28d ago5:54

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In our subscriber feed we do a bonus episode on the new Beyonce cover of Blackbird which dropped today (March 25 2024) as part of her new album "Cowboy Carter." To hear the whole thing, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com Join our free Discord chat server, invite link is also at screwitpodcasts.com. Next main episode (in which we examine the Beatles a…

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Bonus Beyonce Episode Preview 5:54

28d ago5:54

5:54

In our subscriber feed we do a bonus episode on the new Beyonce cover of Blackbird which dropped today (March 25 2024) as part of her new album "Cowboy Carter." To hear the whole thing, subscribe at screwitpodcasts.com Join our free Discord chat server, invite link is also at screwitpodcasts.com. Next main episode (in which we examine the Beatles a…

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131: The Beatles: Love - Owen Parker 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Songwriter and producer Owen Parker discusses The Beatles' 2006 remix/mashup album - and Circue du Soleil soundtrack - Love. Hosted by Chris Shaw.By I am the EggPod

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Buskin with The Beatles #86 excerpt - Deconstructing Dear Prudence

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With special guest Craig Bartock. © Richard Buskin.By Richard Buskin & Erik Taros

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Beatles Minute - week of March 18, 2024 1:40

1M ago1:40

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A George Harrison reissue appears to be on the horizon, Paul tops another li$t, and you'll never guess what a British woman found at a UK thrift store! It's all on this week's Beatles Minute.By 102.9 WMGK

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278: An Hour With Pattie Boyd 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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Today is her 80th birthday, and given the attention being brought by the auction of some personal items through Christie's (see https://onlineonly.christies.com/s/pattie-boyd-collection/lots/3508 ), the time was right for a conversation. We made the most of the hour, given the demand for interviews right about now, but among the things discussed we…

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Blue Album 2023 Remix 1:56:49

1M ago1:56:49

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Become a subscriber to get access to full back catalog! See https://www.screwitpodcasts.com/ ------------------------ First we cover some news: recovered Hofner, new Sam Mendes Beatles movies, Rolling Stone "solo Beatles" list, Sean Lennon at the Oscars, and Will's second trip to Liverpool. THEN we get into covering the new Blue Album remixes. We l…

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Blue Album 2023 Remix 1:56:49

1M ago1:56:49

1:56:49

Become a subscriber to get access to full back catalog! See https://www.screwitpodcasts.com/ ------------------------ First we cover some news: recovered Hofner, new Sam Mendes Beatles movies, Rolling Stone "solo Beatles" list, Sean Lennon at the Oscars, and Will's second trip to Liverpool. THEN we get into covering the new Blue Album remixes. We l…

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130: The Ringo Starr Tapes - Dan Muscatelli-Hampson 39:06

1M ago39:06

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Omega Auctions Manager, Dan Muscatelli-Hampson discusses the contents of Ringo Starr's personal cassette recordings from 1966-67. With Chris Shaw.By I am the EggPod

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Beatles Minute - week of March 11, 2024 1:11

2M ago1:11

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Sean Lennon just won an award that his dad never did, and Paul announces a live concert appearance. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute. Thanks for listening!By 102.9 WMGK

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Episode 228: "Lost" Beatles and Solo Songs 1:02:25

2M ago1:02:25

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In this episode, we examine "lost" songs -- those the Beatles wrote as a group and/or solo that never got an official release, or may truly be lost -- and talk about what we'd like to see happen. We'll discuss Ringo's "lost" 1987 album, two albums from Paul, some early Beatles/Quarrymen songs, and much more. Enjoy! Feel free to email us a message (…

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277: "Mike Tree" in Nutopia with Michael Meideros 1:42:30

2M ago1:42:30

1:42:30

Listeners: you may recall my conversation with Robert Rosen (245), detailing the blocking of a pair of books by reputable authors that detailed the "househusband" years of John's life; it evolved out of an essay Robert wrote. Well, one of those writers is here to tell his story himself. Michael Meideros was hired in 1977 to work on the indoor garde…

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Beatles ’88 pt3 1:23:26

2M ago1:23:26

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It was a busy March in 1988, with new music, releases, conventions and interviews surrounding the world of the former Beatles. First up, a first since the Beatle days with George Harrison and Ringo Starr conducting an interview together for the television program Aspel & Company. This eventful exchange covered topics ranging from the death of John …

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Nothing Is Real Live 2023 - The Q&A Sessions 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Nothing Is Real Live 2023 - The Q&A Sessions At each of the Nothing Is Real live shows in 2023 we had a Q&A session. As a taster for the whole event, here are the sessions for Belfast on October 23rd (Before Now & Then) and Dublin on November 9th (After Now & Then). Live in Person from Belfast & Dublin, it’s Nothing Is Real. Website: nothingisrealp…

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256-Paul McCartney and Wings' 'Band on the Run' 50th Anniversary and Underdubbed 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

The cast members look at the 50th anniversary release, included the new 'Underdubbed' mix, of 'Band on the Run'.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

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Beatles Minute - week of March 4, 2024 1:59

2M ago1:59

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Some amazingly rare Ringo/Beatles audio is up for auction and a longtime Beatles record is broken by someone else! It's all on this week's Beatles Minute Podcast!By 102.9 WMGK

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129: The Lemon Twigs' favourite Beatles songs 50:28

2M ago50:28

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Brian and Michael D'Addario from The Lemon Twigs discuss the Beatles songs that have most influenced them - as well as their forthcoming album 'A Dream is All We Know' - with Chris Shaw.By I am the EggPod

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Buskin with The Beatles #83 excerpt - Fresh, Not Nesh

2M ago

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From 'Buskin with The Beatles #83 - DC, Carnegie and Miami' with guest Erik Taros.By Richard Buskin & Erik Taros

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Changes To Subscriber Plan 5:34

2M ago5:34

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Host Will Hines explains changes to the subscription model. Short version: (most) new eps will go in free feed, (most) back eps will be in the subscriber feed. This is differnet than what we set up 2 weeks ago, and hence this epsiode to explain! Subscribe to our podcast at https://www.screwitpodcasts.com/ use code 'legacymonth' for 20% off three mo…

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Changes To Subscriber Plan 5:34

2M ago5:34

5:34

Host Will Hines explains changes to the subscription model. Short version: (most) new eps will go in free feed, (most) back eps will be in the subscriber feed. This is differnet than what we set up 2 weeks ago, and hence this epsiode to explain! Subscribe to our podcast at https://www.screwitpodcasts.com/ use code 'legacymonth' for 20% off three mo…

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Red Album - 2023 Remix - Full Epsiode 2:07:13

2M ago2:07:13

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The Red Album was (the first half of) the first official Beatles Greatest Hits collection when it was issued in 1973. Until the CDs were released in the late 80s, it was the definitive Beatles collection --- it seemed everyone had a copy. Although it is "just" a compilation, the "Red Album" has emotional importance to many Beatles fans for whom it …

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Red Album - 2023 Remix - Full Epsiode 2:07:13

2M ago2:07:13

2:07:13

The Red Album was (the first half of) the first official Beatles Greatest Hits collection when it was issued in 1973. Until the CDs were released in the late 80s, it was the definitive Beatles collection --- it seemed everyone had a copy. Although it is "just" a compilation, the "Red Album" has emotional importance to many Beatles fans for whom it …

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Beatles Minute - week of February 26, 2024 1:09

2M ago1:09

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Some rather intimate letters, drawings and postcards from George Harrison are being auctioned off, and an original Quarrymen member has passed. Details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.By 102.9 WMGK

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276 Filmtrack Olympiad: Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine 2:00:49

2M ago2:00:49

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Picking up where we left off (259: Sgt. Pepper Olympiad ), lecturer/professor Gary Wenstrup and I resume the Olympiad series with a pair of releases featuring film score music, the 1967 Magical Mystery Tour EP/album and 1969's Yellow Submarine release. Owing to the unique issues, with the latter representing only four new Beatle songs and the forme…

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Episode 227: A Deep Dive into "Band on the Run" by Paul McCartney and Wings! 1:30:23

2M ago1:30:23

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Amazingly, after 12 years of doing this podcast, we've never done a full track-by-track analysis of the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 album, Band on the Run. We give an overview of the album's genesis and history, go through the songs, discuss the many reissues, landing on the 50th anniversary edition (with the "underdubbed" mixes) released in Febr…

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Beatles Minute - week of February 20, 2024 1:56

2M ago1:56

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There's so much news this week! Paul recovers one of his most precious, and historic, instruments, four Beatles biopics are coming out all at once, and this year's Record Store Day has some fine items for Beatles fans! It's all in this week's Beatles Minute podcast!By 102.9 WMGK

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Beatles ’88 pt2 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

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It's February 1988 and the promotional tour for George Harrison's Cloud 9 album remains in full swing. The former Beatle who often seemed the most uncomfortable with press tours was now in the thick of one, this time labeled as a "come back" story which further fried the nervous system. To cope, George (along with Cloud 9 producer Jeff Lynne) showe…

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Buskin with The Beatles #82 excerpt - Ronnie Gets an Eyeful

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From the episode 'Rilly Big Shoos: Feb. 9, 1964'.By Richard Buskin & Erik Taros

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Episode 99- Gimme Some (More) Truth 2:01:49

2M ago2:01:49

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In the last episode before we notch up our century, Antony flies solo to muse on and discuss various items of Lennon interest. In order, these are the 40th anniversary of the ‘Milk And Honey’ album, the cancelling and virtues of the Lennon-penned Beatles song ‘Run For Your Life’, May Pang’s 2022 documentary ‘The Lost Weekend: A Love Story’, the wor…

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Beatles Minute - week of February 12, 2024 1:32

2M ago1:32

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Paul McCartney makes his fourth chart appearance with the same album, and some wild Beatles signatures could fetch big bucks. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!By 102.9 WMGK

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255-Talking Beatles with Lawrence Gowan of Styx 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

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Mitch Axelrod of Fab 4 Free 4 All talks Beatles with special guest Lawrence Gowan of Styx.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

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