In this episode , we talk to keyboard player and arranger, Eric Baumgartner, of Hatfield and the Health, a Canterbury scene tribute group based in the UK and the US. We discuss his musical background, the band and it’s origins, how he gets those distinctive Canterbury-esque sounds, and much more. Hatfield and the Health Playlist on YouTube: https:/…

Cast members review and analyze the 2024 Paul McCartney release of the audio from Wings' 1974 project 'One Hand Clapping'.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

Grab your popcorn folks; as this week I am kindly joined by the brilliant Steve Matteo, the author of the new cinematic Beatle book, "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film"!!! You can find Steve's book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Act-Naturally-Beatles-Steve-Matteo/dp/1493059017#:~:text=In%20this%20comprehensive%20deep%2Ddive,of%20Get%20Back%20in%2…

In Episode 412 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo adopt the “Fab Five” idea from Ken’s videocast, which involves each choosing five “go to” albums – one by the Beatles and one solo album each from John, Paul, George and Ringo. The rules state that these are not necessarily the “best” albums, or even our favorites …

Also: yes I do call him DJ Hellraiser at the start, and no he didn't mention it! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam (P.S. It's good to be back!) If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcastTo get in contact with the show, drop us an email at paulmccartneypod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter for all Ma…

In Episode 412 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo have a chat with Sir Michael Lindsay-Hogg about “Let It Be” – the original film as well as the newly remastered version. Since we did a show just last week, the News segment is fairly short; the interview begins at 9’05”. As always, we welcome your thoughts about t…

In Episode 411 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss the newly restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s 1970 “Let It Be,” and how it got its bad reputation, and how it looks now; the just announced “Mind Games” archival release, due in July, and Ringo Starr’s virtual press conference on May 15. [For listene…

In this episode of Underdubs, we talk about our favorite progressive rock live albums – and our not-so-favorite live albums! Episode 3 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXimKUwGXTrk77MmjSMvU4eFAb0BzPEaK Episode 3 Playlist on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5iwsp13DlClU9zw1nxZIep?si=1a6d1bdc6b18422c Be sure to li…

The cast members offer their first impressions of the 2024 re-release of the Beatles' film 'Let It Be'.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

In this episode of Underdubs, we ask the age-old question “What is prog?” and “Why do we like it so much?” Finally, we introduce the Keyboard Corner where we will discuss the various keyboard instruments featured on most prog rock albums. This week we talk about the Fender Rhodes electric piano. Episode 2 Playlist on YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

In Episode 410 of Things We Said Today, Darren Devivo, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn discuss the Beatles’ song intros, each selecting the 10 (or so) that grab them most, and explaining why they work so well. But the news section includes some discussion as well – an overview of Ringo Starr’s new EP, “Crooked Boy” and some other Record Store Day rel…

On this first episode of Underdubs, we introduce ourselves and talk about why we're doing this show and what we plan on talking about. We also talk about our band Volaré. We cover our beginnings, our history, and our musical influences. We give a brief description of "Garage Fusion," and we discuss the Canterbury progressive rock scene and its infl…

In Episode 409 of Things We Said Today, Darren Devivo, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn have a chat with Dana Klosner about her book “Beatlemania Lives On – Superfans in the 21st Century,” a fun read about the current state of Beatle fandom, based on interviews with everyone from Peter Asher and Laurence Juber to fans who have turned their onstage aut…

Welcome to Underdubs, a podcast about 70's progressive rock – and more! This podcast is a conversational music variety show with a focus on the classic progressive rock artists of the 1970’s and how their music has shaped culture, technology, and the music of today. We'll cover the classic prog bands like Yes and Genesis, but other forms like the C…

A number of correspondents have asked why the Beatles “Red” and “Blue” album reissues were not covered on Things We Said Today, so in episode 408, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo catch up with those releases, as well as the more recent “Underdubbed” version of Paul McCartney’s “Band on the Run.” (Allan also offers a preview of the new …

This was the Things We Said Today panel at the Fest for Beatles Fans at the TWA Hotel, February 10, 2024. Ken Michaels, Darren Devivo and Allan Kozinn were joined by Allan’s McCartney Legacy co-author, Adrian Sinclair, to discuss Paul’s penchant in the mid-70s (i.e., the period covered in The McCartney Legacy Vols. 1 & 2) for recording outside Lond…

Me and instagram gramophone man, Vinyl Benji, discuss the new "Underdub" (aka stripped down) mixes of Band on the Run that were released alongside the 50th Anniversary/Half-Speed Remaster thingymuhbob that came out recently! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam Check out Vinyl Benjy's page (@vinylbenjy) here - https://www.instagram.com/vinylbenjy/?hl=…

Me and a couple of right old toe-rags discuss Paul McCartney's final gig at the Cavern Club (not the real Cavern Club) of the 20th Century...oh and it's also still related to Run Devil Run... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcastTo get in contact with the sh…

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

During our hiatus we missed a few relatively eventful weeks of news, so in Episode 406, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo catch up with all that, and discuss some recent news events and releases. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any …

In Episode 405, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo welcome author Bruce Spizer and Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman for a discussion of our time at the recent Fest for Beatles Fans at the TWA Hotel at Kennedy Airport [11:00 to 49:50] and our memories of the start of Beatlemania in the United States, 60 years ago this month [starting …

Me and T.J. Shanoff Try Not To Cry, cry cry...it is What It Is...join us as we shoot the shit over Paul's 1999 covers (kinda) album, Run Devil Run. Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcastTo get in contact with the show, drop us an email at paulmccartneypod@gma…

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

Welcome back everyone. This week, we're going through the recording sessions for Run Devil Run, as well as a but of background on the original songs they were covering. In addition we cover Paul's extensive promotional push behind the album, it's album artwork, and a sprinkling of critical reception! Somehow I've managed to release a 3+ hour episod…

So Run Devil Run (1999) is just a simple rock and roll covers album right? The background behind it can't be that complicated, right? WRONG!!! Also...I've definitely caught "Robert Rodriguez" syndrome...so many song clips... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypod…

This one took a long time to come out...but only cus I had to make sure I was truly doing the best I could to detail the life and works of a fellow Brummy. There is A LOT of music in this one folks. Hopefully some you haven't heard of before....but be warned... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon…

Episode 404 is our last Things We Said Today for 2023, and it’s a long one – and something different. Catching up with the news of the last few weeks, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo pay tribute to the late Denny Laine [04:00-33:00], followed by plenty more news [33:00-50:00], But for the main part of the show [at 50:00] we welcome the…

In episode 403 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo speak with the author Kenneth Womack about his excellent new book, “Living the Beatles Legend – The Untold Story of Mal Evans,” and to Mal’s son, Gary Evans. During the news segment, Ken noted the streaming version of the concert presented at the Troubadour to rais…

Vinyl is Red. Vinyl is Blue. I fucking love The Beatles. And I know you do too... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcastTo get in contact with the show, drop us an email at paulmccartneypod@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mc…

The Fab 4 Free 4 All cast discuss the November 2023 release of the newly remixed and expanded "The Beatles 1967-1970".By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

In episode 402 of Things We Said Today, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo (Ken Michaels is taking a week off) speak with the author in impresario Vivek Tiwary about the 10th anniversary expanded reissue of “The Fifth Beatle,” his graphic (in the graphic novel sense) biography of Brian Epstein. We last spoke with Vivek in episode 241 (back in the audio…

The Fab 4 Free 4 All cast discuss the November 2023 release of the newly remixed and expanded "The Beatles 1962-1966".By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

In episode 401 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo have another lengthy and enlightening discussion with the great director Peter Jackson about the “Now and Then” video – his debut as a music clip director – as well as an extraordinary demonstration of his MAL system and how it has been used to de-mix Beatles recor…

Right, we've had a week to process all of this...What do I mean? You know what I mean. Yes everyone, we are here today to give the full rundown on The Beatles latest (and "last" ever) song to be released, "Now And Then". In addition to a full review of the song, we also go through the full backstory leading up to the release "Now And Then" includin…

The Fab 4 Free 4 All cast discuss the November 2023 release of the Beatles last song, "Now and Then".By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

To celebrate our 400th episode, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo welcome back two past co-hosts, Steve Marinucci and Al Sussman, for a look back at some of the show’s history and a discussion of social media, podcasts and other ways of exploring the Beatles legacy, and its effect on the world of Beatles scholarship, fandom and the Beatl…

Right everyone it's a very collaborative one this week... The main focus of this episode is my swapcast with the Baa Ram Ewe podcast. They are a unique conspiracy and skepticism podcast, and they were kind enough to have me on as the "expert" on the Paul is Dead theory. In this chat me and the host go through a full timeline of events surrounding t…

In episode 399 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo have a chat with the producer, engineer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bruce Sugar about his work with Ringo since “Ringo Rama,” and offer their reactions to Ringo’s new EP, “Rewind Forward.” During the news segment of the show we promised links for Denny La…

It's been a while, but it's time to once again indulge in some more non-album Macca material. This covers singles, bonus tracks, unreleased songs and bootlegs. There's some really obscure curios in hidden in this episode folks, so don't miss out. If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast To get …

In episode 398 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo take a look at John Lennon’s “Mind Games” album on the 50th anniversary of its release, and remember John on what would have been his 83rd birthday. During the news segment of the show we promised links for Denny Laine’s Go Fund Me page and the All You Need Is Love…

Me and musician Max Comeau discuss (amongst other things) his awesome new album Play McCartney (2023), aka his album of piano-based, Paul McCartney covers! Yes. He went there... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam Check out Max's album, Play McCartney (2023) here... https://maxcomeau.bandcamp.com/album/play-mccartney https://www.youtube.com/playlist?…

In episode 397 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo talk to Steve Matteo about his new book, “Act Naturally – The Beatles on Film.” During the show we mention a few people or subjects we’ve also covered in other episodes, so if you missed those, here are the relevant links: Episode 337: Our interview with Dr. Bob Hi…

Guess who's back...back again? Paul or Nothing is back...tell a friend! Yes folks, after our brief hiatus we are back with a proper, three-plus-hour podcast, so buckle up! Join me, as we explore Rushes (1998); arguably the greatest of all of Paul's (and Youth's) side projects. In this episode you will find... A quick recap on who and what The Firem…

Fab 4 Free 4 All are joined by Bob Koenig in a discussion of the Beatles exploitation albums of 1964.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

In episode 396 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo discuss Ringo’s new track, “Rewind Forward,” Dolly Parton’s new cover of “Let It Be” with Paul and Ringo, and the freshly liberated recording of the Beatles at Stowe, April 4, 1963 – and that’s just the news section. The rest of the show is Wrack Our Brains, an ide…

In episode 395 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo choose their favorite and least favorite tracks from each of the Beatles British albums. It was harder than we expected, particularly selecting “least favorite” tracks, since let’s face it, the Beatles were the zenith of Western Civ and there are no actual bad trac…

Mitch and Rob of Fab 4 Free 4 All talk about the Beatles with the legendary duo Air Supply.By Mitch Axelrod, Rob Leonard, Tony Traguardo

In episode 394 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren Devivo reconvene for another chat with Mark Rivera, the saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist who has been the music director of Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Bands since the 1990s, as well as being a member of Billy Joel’s band since 1982, having worked with many other artists…