Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Mattie creates a space for the community to feel seen.
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We pick apart why and how The Beatles phenomenon occurred. On 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we'll get into the combination of talent, hard work and luck that changed everything!
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REACTING TO WEIRD REDDIT CONFESSIONS Ft. Scott Kress
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Scott is back on Closet Talk this week to compete with Carter for most guest appearances! Scott and Mattie read and react to weird Reddit confessions and unpack Scott’s first kiss, injecting milk into your ex’s mattress, hooking up with YouTubers, Scott’s biggest first date red flags, Mattie and Scott do a practice first date (Mattie has never been…
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9-MONTH CRUISE DRAMA REVEALED Ft. Marc Sebastian
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Marc Sebastian joins Mattie today for his first interview since returning from the infamous 9-month long cruise currently sailing around the world. He unpacks what the Drake Passage actually feels like, stealing a piece of Antarctic iceberg, dead bodies in the walk-in freezer, and getting kicked out of the members-only Pinnacle lounge. Mattie and M…
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This week, Zolita is finally on Closet Talk to do a deep-dive review on some of her most iconic queer music videos!! Mattie and Zolita give their 4-word reviews of each music video, talk about gay pottery crushes, how Zolita got into witchcraft, why Mattie and their high school girlfriend had to ask guys to prom, and so much more! Mattie: YouTube /…
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WE GOT TAROT CARD READINGS Ft. Alissa Butt
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This week on Closet Talk, Mattie and Alissa Butt finally meet and discover that they might actually be new best friends?! They get a tarot card reading from energy reader Tovah Avigail (@tovahavigail), who has a LOT to say about new beginnings after heartbreak, Alissa’s future career path, if Mattie wants to start a family, and so much more! Mattie…
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Carter took over my podcast this week... and I had no choice but to go along with it. He insisted that he was me - so I had to pretend to be him. How well does Carter know the story of Mattie's first kiss? What's Carter's current hyperfixation? What's Mattie's beige flag? And will Mattie ever get their show back?? Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Cart…
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Amy Gives Us Dating Advice 💛 Ft. Amy Ordman
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This week, Amy joins me for RATING DATING APP BIOS: Part 2. We decide if the anonymous bios were written by a queer woman or a straight man, talk about hooking up with your friends, finding a sugar daddy, FUTCH night, and so much more. Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Amy: IG / TikTok Produced by @pyb For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pasty…
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REACTING TO INSANE REALITY TV MOMENTS Ft. Kyra Green
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This week, Mattie gets a crash course on reality TV from Love Island star Kyra Green! They react to some of TV's most insane moments, from Kim K losing an earring in the ocean to a watermelon challenge gone horribly wrong. Can Mattie name every Kardashian? (no... and it's painful) Mattie: YouTube / IG / TikTok Kyra: IG / TikTok Produced by @pyb For…
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SURPRISING EACH OTHER WITH PAINTINGS 🎨 Ft. Mal Glowenke
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This week, we're painting MYSTERY PICTURES! Mal Glowenke joins Mattie on the show to paint secret pictures to reveal at the end of the episode. During the paint-and-sip they talk about Craigslist dates, Mattie looking up girls kissing on their sister's Kindle, dating your boss, why realizing you're gay feels like becoming Spiderman, and so much mor…
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The Untold Story of The Beatles' Beloved Road Manager Mal Evans
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Monmouth University Professor and Beatles author Kenneth Womack returns to 'Beatles Revolution' to talk about his new book 'Living the Beatles' Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.' Kenneth's new book is a warts-and-all biography of a mainstay of the Beatles' inner circle, a longtime roadie, assistant and devoted friend to the Fab Four, who serve…
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Guessing what’s in these MYSTERY BOXES Ft. Jesse Sullivan
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This week, Jesse Sullivan joins Mattie to play What’s in the Box? and guess the identity of random substances while blindfolded. They talk about Mattie peeing themselves on a first date, how Jesse proposed to Francesca, who would win on Survivor, and so much more! Mattie: YouTube/ IG / TikTok Jesse: IG / TikTok For sponsorships/partnerships, email …
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WHO SAID IT: MAL, OR A LIFE COACH? | Closet Talk Ep. 23
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This week, Mal Wright from the Queer Ultimatum is here on Closet Talk to give their wise advice on relationships and how trippy it is to watch yourself date on reality TV. Mattie and Mal talk about becoming a casting director, how they would be as parents, Disney characters on LSD, the difference between talking and dating, why they hate making the…
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RANKING MY MONTHS OF 2023 | Closet Talk Ep. 22
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This week, Mattie ranks each month of 2023 in order of worst to best, and talks about the growth, heartbreak, love, friendship fall-outs, and peace they felt over the course of the year. Mattie: IG / TikTok / YouTube For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pastyourbedtime.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Gracin and Mattie sit down on the podcast this week to give their hot takes on a topic they both consider themselves experts in: gay fashion. They debate if tiny colored sunglasses are queer-coded, how their fashion style changes when they go back to their hometown, talk about if they’ve ever love-bombed before, Gracin’s experience coming out, and……
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PEOPLE WE DON’T LIKE Ft. Asher Lieberman | Closet Talk Ep. 20
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Asher Lieberman aka @ stinkyasher is on the podcast this week!! Asher and Mattie do a spinoff of some of Asher’s most popular Tiktoks by taking turns impersonating characters you meet in everyday life… like “that friend who always has a traumatic hamster story”. They debate who would survive in the Hunger Games, Asher auditioning for Survivor, and …
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What it was REALLY like living with Mattie and Carter Ft. Liv Pearsall | Closet Talk Ep. 19
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This week, Liv Pearsall on the show to tell the truth about what it was like living with Mattie and Carter! Liv and Mattie play the ROOMMATE TEST to find out who the best roommate was, unpack what it was like living with Cater’s life-size Pennywise, how Liv mediated Mattie and Carter’s arguments, and reveal who was the cleanest, who partied the mos…
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REVEALING ALL OUR "FIRSTS" Ft. Eva Cudmore | Closet Talk Ep. 18
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Eva is finally on the show!! This week, Mattie and guest Eva Cudmore reveal all of their "firsts" - from their first kiss, to their first date, to their first heartbreak, to the first text they sent this morning. Mattie: IG / TikTok / YouTube Eva: IG / TikTok For sponsorships/partnerships, email contact@pastyourbedtime.com Learn more about your ad …
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RATING DATING APP BIOS Ft. Georgia Bridgers | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 17
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This week, Mattie and special guest Georgia Bridgers swipe right or left on anonymous dating app bios... with a twist. They have to guess if the bio was written by a straight man or a queer woman. They also reveal their Spotify Wrapped top 5 artists, talk about when they first said "I love you" to their girlfriends, unpack why Mattie is such iVirgo…
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SIP OR SPILL | MY BIGGEST SECRETS | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 16
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This week, Mattie plays SIP OR SPILL. They read question cards and have to decide if they'll answer the question truthfully or drink one of the mystery beverages on the table. What's their girlfriend's first name? What's the last photo on their camera roll? What's the worst date they've ever been on? Truths are revealed... Mattie: IG / TikTok / You…
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REACTING TO OUR OLD YOUTUBE VIDEOS Ft. Shannon Beveridge | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 15
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This week, Shannon Beveridge joins Mattie on the show to rewatch some of their oldest Youtube videos for the first time ever. They react to the very first videos on their channels, rewatch their breakup videos for the first time since posting them, talk about the weirdness of being in a public relationship online, coming out to their parents, Haley…
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OUR BIGGEST FIGHT YET Ft. Carter Kench | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 14
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This week Carter is FINALLY on Closet Talk! Mattie reveals they kidnapped one of Carter's prized possessions and holds it hostage until he answers some big questions, they take the ultimate best friend test to see how well they really know each other, and Mattie & Carter open up and unpack their biggest fight this year. Mattie: IG / TikTok / YouTub…
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RANKING THE GAYEST MUSIC VIDEOS Ft. Tatchi Ringsby | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 13
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This week, Mattie and Tatchi rank queer music videos on a scale from "period." to "Gay Hall of Fame". They review the historic impact of Troye Sivan's newest music video with Ross Lynch, kissing on camera, why Mattie wears hair ties, unpack poly relationships, how Tatchi feels about being part of gay culture with Zolita's music video series, and so…
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REVEALING OUR DATING RED FLAGS Ft. Matt Taylor | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 12
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This week, the hilarious and iconic Matt Taylor joins Mattie in the closet (but not really) to reveal their dating RED FLAGS. They talk about Matt's gay awakening, Snapchatting people from Tinder to make sure they're not catfishing, why a toddler asking for a Frappuccino scared Mattie, the power of Gen Alpha, having online stalkers, coming out and …
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The Beatles' "Now And Then": How We're Living A Historic Moment In Music
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In today's mini-episode, Ken Dashow gives the backstory of The Beatles' final song, "Now And Then," and discusses how the Fab Four have continued to revolutionize music more than 50 years after breaking up. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'By Andrew & Diamond
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THE TRUTH ABOUT THE QUEER ULTIMATUM Ft. Lexi Goldberg | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 11
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This week, Netflix star Lexi Goldberg joins Mattie on the show to bring one of their past Iconic Moments in Queer History full circle! They talk Lexi’s journey from first kissing a girl to starring in one of Netflix’s first fully-queer reality shows, the queer community on Only Fans, Lexi’s gay awakening, coming out to your parents, how to tell if …
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WHO KNOWS GAY CULTURE BETTER? Ft. Baby Ariel | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 10
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This week Baby Ariel joins Mattie on the show to accept her official Ally Award. They talk about people assuming your sexuality, the honeymoon phase of relationships, how Carter taking a nap helped Mattie meet their gf, playing Subway Surfer with Timothee Chalamet, security guards twerking, the lore of Negroni Spagliato, and so much more! Go to htt…
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I WAS EVERYONE’S GIRLFRIEND Ft. Savannah Demers | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 9
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This week, Savannah Demers joins Mattie on the podcast to unpack soft launching vs. hard launching your relationship. They talk about the moment in Grey’s Anatomy that was Savannah’s gay awakening, how Sav met her girlfriend, coming out during pride month, getting famous from Dad jokes, Sav’s male fanbase realizing she was queer, and so much more! …
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I PEED ON A FIRST DATE Ft. Spencewuah | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 8
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This week, Spencewuah joins Mattie on the show to talk about Bottoms (the film, and more). They unpack what the talking stage really means, Spencer opens up about their previous relationship, soft launching vs. hard launching, their secret burner accounts, and tell the stories of Spencer getting a bloody nose and Mattie peeing themselves on first d…
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WE KISSED FOR A CHECK Ft. Scott Kress | Closet Talk Podcast Ep. 7
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This week, Mattie welcomes their first-ever guest to the podcast... Scott Kress! And they unpack EVERYTHING - living together as roommates when Scott was in the closet, why Ross Lynch is so hot, Scott's catfishing story, their thirst trap photos are revealed, the difference between queer baiting and someone being unsure of their sexuality, and Matt…
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The Best Inspiration for Queer Style | Closet Talk Podcast Ep 6
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This week on Closet Talk, Mattie opens up about their move to LA and how their rise to fame on TikTok helped them find the queer community they were always looking for. They talk about how Noah Beck helped Mattie discover their queer style, working at a boba shop, finding your identity on your own time, forcing their gay roommate to go out with les…
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How Social Media Saved My Life | Closet Talk Podcast Ep 5
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Mattie opens up about their college experience this week and unpacks the beginning steps of exploring their gender, feeling extreme pressure to conform at school, and what happened when they first got on social media. They talk about their rollercoaster freshman year, the "do you listen to girl in red?" trend, how they got their first short haircut…
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High School and My Mental Health | Closet Talk Podcast Ep 4
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This week on Closet Talk, Mattie opens up about the anxiety and depression they dealt with in high school after being outed. They unpack the mental health struggles that arose when they felt forced back into the closet, feeling pressured to be bi in high school, dating closeted girls, and why the movie Love, Simon came out at the perfect time in th…
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Coming Out On My Own Terms | Closet Talk: The Podcast Ep. 3
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This week on Closet Talk, Mattie continues their story of growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity as they open up about their high school experience for the first time. They unpack the story of their first relationship with a girl, their first kiss, being outed in high school, how they came out to their sister, and why Jade from Victor…
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Growing Up Catholic and Queer | Closet Talk Ep. 2
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This week, Mattie dives into their middle school era. They unpack stories from their mom being their middle school Spanish teacher, growing up Catholic and the affect it had on their queer identity, and the era of YouTuber Coming Out videos in the 2010s. Mattie: IG / TikTok Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Episode 1: Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Ma…
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Join Mattie Westbrouck as they dive into Closet Talk, where each week they’ll share their intimate personal experiences with growing up, coming out, and embracing their identity. From sharing stories about being closeted in middle school, to mental health struggles in high school, to unpacking the queer experience with guest co-hosts, Mattie create…
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Reaction To 'How A Concert Happens' With Producer Andrew
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A follow-up to our 'How a Concert Happens' podcast, featuring the return of Producer Andrew. We explore what it's like to play gigs as a young artist and what our takeaways were from the conversation with Peter Shapiro and Tony Melchior.By Andrew & Diamond
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How A Concert Happens With Peter Shapiro, Tony Melchior
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You buy a ticket, you show up before the headliner ... but how does that band and that venue come to make it happen? On this week's 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution' we talk with Stage Manager/Event Producer Tony Melchior (AEG, Live Nation, Bowery Presents, Love Rocks, etc.) and Promoter and venue owner Peter Shapiro (Brooklyn Bowl, The Capital The…
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Author Larry Jaffee Talks Record Store Day And The Vinyl Comeback
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Larry Jaffee, author of 'Record Store Day: The Most Improbable Comeback of the 21st Century,' joins the podcast to talk about the vinyl Renaissance! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'By Andrew & Diamond
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Bassist Kasim Sulton On Finding Success As A Sideman
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From Utopia, Meatloaf, Blue Oyster Cult and more, bass player Kasim Sulton joined Ken Dashow to talk about his life as a sideman to the stars and his relationship to The Beatles! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'By Andrew & Diamond
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Legendary Producer Mark Hudson Reacts To 'The Beatles: Get Back'
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Singer, songwriter and producer Mark Hudson discusses 'The Beatles: Get Back.' Mark dives into the film's presentation of the creative process with anecdotes from his experiences working with artists like Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and Aerosmith! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!…
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Remembering King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald
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Ian McDonald was a founding member of King Crimson and Foreigner and friend of the show. We lost him earlier this month at age 75. Ken offers his remembrance of Ian and another look at his last appearance on 'Beatles Revolution.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'…
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Elton John Guitarist Davey Johnstone + More Reaction To 'The Beatles: Get Back'
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Ken Dashow dives further into Peter Jackson's 'The Beatles: Get Back,' and speaks with Elton John's long-time guitarist Davey Johnstone. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'By Andrew & Diamond
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A Deep Dive Into The Beatles 'Let It Be' And The 50th Anniversary Remixes
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Going through the history of and the 50th anniversary remix of The Beatles' 'Let It Be' with Dr. Ken Womack, who teaches Beatles music and history at Monmouth University. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!By Andrew & Diamond
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Men At Work's Colin Hay On Road Life With Ringo, His New Album
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Men At Work's Colin Hay talks Beatles, touring with Ringo, making music and his new album of covers 'I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution.'By Andrew & Diamond
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Paul McCartney Guitarist Brian Ray Talks Star-Power, What It Takes To Make It
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On this edition of Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution, we talk with Paul McCartney's longtime (20 years) sideman Brian Ray about his journey from being 15 years-old and playing with Etta James to being on the biggest stages in the world, and what it takes to make it! Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolution'!…
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Wings Drummer Denny Seiwell Talks 50 Years Of 'Ram,' Why LInda McCartney Was Essential
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Celebrating the golden anniversary of Paul McCartney's second album, 'Ram,' with drummer Denny Seiwell (the first person Paul hired after the Beatles)! Denny talks about recording that album, the band's first tour as Wings, why Linda was essential, and what it was like watching Paul's genius up close. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken …
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King Crimson, Foreigner's Ian McDonald On How The Beatles Emboldened Prog Rock
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For Prog Rock fans, Ian takes us inside the landmark 1969 album 'The Court Of The Crimson King,"' talks about how the Beatles gave every musician license to break down the walls of pop music, and shares an emotional remembrance of his first experience hearing the Fab Four. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode!…
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Celebrating George Harrison And Exploring The Alleged Genius Of Phil Spector
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The 'Beatles Revolution' is back! This week, we honor George Harrison for his birthday and dissect the Beatles problematic producer Phil Spector, with special guests Peter Asher and Allan Steckler! Subscribe so you don't miss the next episode!By Andrew & Diamond
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MoTown Songwriting Legends Eddie and Brian Holland Talk Competing With The Beatles
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The only songwriting team to challenge the Lennon-McCartney for the number of big hits in the '60s. Eddie and Brian Holland (of Motown Fame's Holland-Dozier-Holland) talk about their love of The Beatles and how they started in music. We also discuss what the world of Motown was like compared to that of the British Invasion...it's a fun ride and I A…
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Drummer Liberty DeVitto On Reconciling With Billy Joel, Playing With Paul McCartney
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Liberty DeVitto opens up about his 30 years with Billy Joel, his bitter ouster and their reconciliation this past winter after a decade-long feud. Liberty talks band dynamics, playing with Sir Paul McCartney and his new autobiography, 'Life, Billy, And The Pursuit Of Happiness.' Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Ken Dashow's Beatles Revolu…
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