It's time for another episode of Fans On The Run, the "raccoon in the garbage bin" of Beatle podcasts! Joining me today (technically it was a while ago, but today is when it is posted!) is one of the co-hosts of fellow pod 'Another Kind Of Mind', Phoebe Lorde! In this wide-ranging chat we discuss the genesis of AKOM, the 1987 documentary "It Was Tw…

It's once again time (about time!) for another episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is my friend, and the host of "Mixology: The Mono/Stereo Differences Podcast", Frederick French-Pounce! In what turned out to be the longest gap between recording a show, and posting it, this episode covers everything from the pros/cons of records made in th…

We've re-arrived, and to prove it we're here - it's finally time for a new episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me for the first episode of the new run, is a New Orleans musician, and the co-host of the popular pod "Ranking The Beatles", Jonathan Pretus! We talk about the "Tomorrow Never Knows" segment of The Compleat Beatles, the curation of vault …

It’s time for a very, very special episode of Fans On The Run. Special guest co-host, Piers Hemmingsen, joins me in sitting down for a rare podcast interview with the celebrated, bestselling author behind the 1968 authorized biography of The Beatles, Hunter Davies OBE. This episode is not one you’ll want to miss! This episode is available to stream…

It's Friday, so once again, it's time for a new episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is content-creator and the current holder of the title "CEO of Beatles TikTok", Brooke Bellamy! We covered a lot of ground, including "Beatles gossip", the Microsoft Zune, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis, an explanation and demonstration o…

It's time for my second "comeback show" of the year, which means it's time for a return to Fans On The Run! Joining me today is longtime member of tribute group Them Beatles, and the man behind The Poppermost, Joe Kane! Our conversation included, but was not limited to, poorly-copied cassettes dubbed from 45s, Brian Matthews impressions, Lucozade, …

Subtitle - "The Semi-Grand Return" What is this? It's the return of Fans On The Run! Joining me for this "grand return" are the four co-hosts of pod-friends-of-the-show Blotto Beatles! Crack open a cold one if you wish, as we talk about Anthology, the cultural re-evaulation of John Lennon, cheap books, blueberry cobbler, and of course, The Beatles.…

And now for the thrilling conclusion to this Fans On The Run episode with the man behind Pugwash and The Duckworth Lewis Method, Thomas Walsh! Will we talk about The Beatles? Yes! Will we talk about other bands? Also yes! What else will we talk about? You’ll just have to tune in and find out for yourself! This episode is available to stream whereve…

It’s once again time for Fans On The Run, the show by, for, and about Beatles fans! Joining me for the first of a two-parter show (first in almost two years!) that almost sticks to the show’s premise, is the man behind Pugwash and The Duckworth Lewis Method, Thomas Walsh! Will we talk about The Beatles? Yes! Will we talk about other bands? Also yes…

After a bit of a break, Fans On The Run is back! Joining me on today’s show is the author of the new book “Take a Sad Song - The Emotional Currency of 'Hey Jude.'”, James Campion! We talk Warren Zevon, The Rolling Stones, the subconscious, McCartney, and of course the Fab Four and the song of the hour. All that and more, you’re not going to want to…

It’s time for a new episode of Fans On The Run, the Beatle podcast that tries it’s hardest to remember to talk about The Beatles! It’s a very special show today, as I’m joined by fellow Rickenbacker enthusiast, and member of the legendary XTC, Dave Gregory! We talk about radios, winter, home recording, “My White Bicycle” by Tomorrow, Rose Morris Ri…

It’s time for another episode of Fans On The Run, and much like last episode, this was recorded on location! For the first time in FoTR history, I got the chance to talk with TWO people at the same time; a sort of Beatles TikTok (BeatleTok) Mount Rushmore if you will. Joining me today are Skylar Moody and Jamie Ortiz! In what may be the most “Gen Z…

It’s been a while, but it’s time for another episode of FoTR. There are few people who I have wanted to have on my show as much as our guest today, so in a way, one of my dreams has come true! Join me on location in Jersey City at The Fest For Beatles Fans to speak to the world’s foremost Beatle historian, Mark Lewisohn! You’re not going to want to…

Hey-hey it’s Fans On The Run! And people say we… Fans-On-The-Run around? Doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, does it? In this episode, I’m joined by musician, Grammy nominee, music historian, king of the reissues, host of ‘Come To The Sunshine’ on WFMU, and author of 'The Monkees: The Day-by-Day Story', Andrew Sandoval! We talk Monkees, Bee Gee…

Surprise! After spending four months in a cryogenic freezer, I have returned to make new episodes of Fans On The Run! Anything interesting happen when I was gone? In this very special “back from the dead” show, I am joined by author, music reviewer, and Beatles fan Eoghan Lyng! We go all over the place, but don’t worry, we still do talk about The B…

Groovy baby! It’s time for another episode of Fans On The Run, the thinking man’s Beatles podcast (please do NOT fact check that) Joining me today for a conversation covering more areas of music than I can even remember writing this summary, is Matt Williamson of the wonderful ‘Pop Goes The 60s’ channel over on YouTube! This episode is available to…

Beware of darkness, because it’s time for another new episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is a writer/photographer, he’s the brains behind the ‘Producing The Beatles’ pod, and he and friend of the show Ken Womack recently co-wrote ‘All Things Must Pass Away – Harrison, Clapton and Other Assorted Love Songs’, Jason Kruppa! We talk about big…

Welcome back to another fab, gear and [insert hyperbole heree] episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is music journalist, internet personality, "CD Junkie" and my friend, Steve Schnee! We cover so much ground in this episode that I don't think I'd even be able to do my usual recap blurb here. Just listen to the show, it's a good one! This ep…

It’s time for another mysterious episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is the “Rock And Roll Detective” and author of books like ‘Black Market Beatles’ and the instant-classic ‘The Beatle Who Vanished’, Jim Berkenstadt! We talk about intriguing research around the 1964 Toronto concert, being recommended by George to the rest of the surviving…

Pardon the week-and-a-day delay, but Fans On The Run is here once more! Joining me today is the Associate Editor at the ‘Octopus’ Garden’ fanzine, and who has contributed to many great Beatle books with her “red pen”, Janet Davis! We talk about 1970s New York radio, cheap little Beatle books as gateway drugs, the Beatlefest of old compared to the F…

It’s time for another fab episode of Fans On The Run! This episode is a bit of a reunion of sorts, with special guest Lonnie Peña! We talk Beatles promotional items, the lost joys of Beatle flea-market hunting, working on new music, working in his dad’s car shop to buy 45s, paying tons for bootlegs before somebody else can buy ‘em, Lonnie’s poster …

Knock knock! Who’s there? A new episode of Fans On The Run, that’s who! Joining me today is the brains behind the @cynthialennondaily Instagram page, and the host of the ‘She Loves You’ podcast: Natalia Cardenas! We talk about the differences between older Gen Z Beatle fans and younger Gen Z Beatle fans, Beatle authors I’m afraid of, our fathers gi…

What's better than a normal episode of Fans On The Run? An unexpected episode of Fans On The Run! In a bit of a change of form, Max Comeau (FoTR, Ep. 57) and I go track by track through the album that just celebrated it's 50th birthday (RAM!) This bonus episode is available to stream wherever good podcasts can be heard! Max’s links: https://maxcome…

Friday doesn’t only mean the start of the weekend; it means it’s time for another new episode of Fans On The Run! My guest today is the co-host of ‘BC The Beatles’, Erika White! We talk about being in the audience of the ‘Get Back’ concert film, the mystery of the paper bag that housed the ‘Two Virgins’ album, a cherished doll head, imagining a par…

Welcome back to another fab, gear (and all the other pimply hyperboles) episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is history professor and author of the book ‘Joy and Fear: The Beatles, Chicago and the 1960s’, John F. Lyons! We talk about some of the underground magazines in Chicago, WLS (the World’s Largest Store/World’s Loudest Station) and it…

To borrow a TV term welcome to a "spin-off"! This is a monthly installment where two music geeks (Andy & Ethan) discuss their favourite albums by artists other than the Beatles. (What a refreshing idea!) As we are both hardcore Who fans (Ethan = 60s Who, Andy = 70s Who) we decided our first show should center in on the Who's 3rd studio LP "The Who …

It’s Friday, so it can only mean one thing, it’s time for another episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is a longtime music journalist, and author of the ‘Let It Be’ installment of the 33 1/3 series of books, Steve Matteo! We cover a lot of topics including the joys of Graham Nash, the age old fear of the tape recorder not working during an …

No rest for the wicked, Fans On The Run is back! Joining me as my guest for today is a fan, an author and one of very few outsiders to appear on a Beatle record, Lizzie Bravo! We talk about camping out in the cinema to watch a Beatles film clip over and over, moving to London in February of 1967 because of the fabulous foursome, spending her free t…

I recently had the opportunity to sit down again with my friend “Whispering Bob” Harris for another wonderful chat! We talked about the sixties British pirate radio stations, the last radio performance of Syd Barrett, the origins of the Time Out magazine, the vinyl release of Stand By Me 2020, a trivia game about Bob’s favourite record label, and m…

It’s time for another episode of Fans On The Run, and sadly it’s gonna be the last for about a month! I’ll be taking a much needed break, and not use my vocal chords the entire duration of it (or something like that). That being said, today’s (should have been yesterday, but oh well) episode is a great one. Joining me is the host of New England’s B…

Oh, hey there, it’s time for another episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is singer/songwriter/fellow Canadian, Max Comeau! We talk about a re-introduction to The Beatles thru “Reel Music”, memories of the hype surrounding “Free As A Bird” and “Anthology”, Sam The Record Man, ruining a concert experience with setlist websites, the influence…

It’s time for another groovy episode of Fans On The Run! Joining me today is the co-host of BC The Beatles, the fabulous Allison Boron! We’re all over the place here talking about the 1993 fatboy jewel-case versions of the Red and Blue albums, old Angelfire domain names, getting into The Beatles through The Monkees, the early Beatles internet fan c…

Woohoo, it’s Friday! Time for a new episode of everybody’s favourite (citation needed) Beatles podcast, Fans On The Run! Joining me today for what is now the longest single part episode of the show, is a member of the tribute band BeatleBeat, and veteran of the Floridian Beatles tribute scene, Charlie De Cosa! We talk about a lot of things in this …

Friday is here once again, and so is Fans On The Run. Joining me today is the author of the long-awaited forthcoming book “Little Wing: The Jimmy McCulloch Story”, Paul Salley, and much like Jimmy himself, this episode is short but sweet! (by FoTR standards) We talk about some notorious Jimmy myths including “that photo from that one book”, the par…

It’s time for another episode of the show that doesn’t stop, Fans On The Run! Joining me today is a veteran of YouTube’s “vinyl community”, Marvin Gee, also known as Beatlevinyl85! We have an absolute vinyl-geek-fest today talking about everything from the social dynamic of the local record store, seeing the Free As A Bird video for the first time,…

It’s time for another “fab” episode of Fans On The Run! It is Friday, after all. I’m joined by my co-host over on “When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About The Beatles”, Ed Chen! (Although, this episode was recorded before I was officially announced as a co-host) In this episode we talk about the supply and demand of Rutles 8 Track Tapes, the Be…

It’s the first proper episode of Fans On The Run of 2021, and this time I have the right year in the episode graphic! Joining me today to chat co-wrote the legendary books “LENNONOLOGY – Strange Days Indeed” and “Eight Arms To Hold You: The Solo Beatles Compendium”, Chip Madinger! We talk about the last few Beatles deluxe editions, “The Beatles At …

As the clock strikes twelve, a new year dawns. As the new year approaches, so does this very special celebratory 50th episode special of Fans On The Run! Friend of the show (and "queen of all Beatles media" Kit O'Toole joins us once again, but to flip the script of the show and ask me about my Beatles story! We talk about being mesmerized by the tr…

“Every time a bell rings, a podcast meets some Wings” It’s a Christmas miracle, the special finale to the Christmas-lead-up-two-a-week-episode-schedule of Fans On The Run! You may be sad that we’ll be going back down to once a week, but today we have a guest who will not disappoint. It’s Laurence Juber! We talk about his start as a session musician…

It’s beginning to look a lot like, a new episode of your favourite show, Fans On The Run! In this episode, I’m joined by a New York Times bestselling author, and the co-host of fellow podcast The Beatles Naked, Richard Buskin! We talk about Beatles political cartoons, “Swinging London” and Carnaby Street, practicing the “Lennon Stance” with a plast…

It’s Friday, so you already know there’s gonna be a new episode of FoTR coming right at you! Joining me today, is a very prevalent member of the Beatles social media world, an ambassador of sorts of the 60s fashion revival, and fellow member of the “new generation”, Connie Mclean! We talk about shouting suggestive comments at The Rolling Stones on …

Oh hello, it's Fans On The Run back for yet another delicious round! Today, I'm joined by the author of the Recipe Records series of books, and the co-host of the "She Said She Said" podcast, Lanea Stagg! Please forgive me for the horrible food puns in advance! This episode can be found wherever good podcasts can be heard! Lanea's links: https://ww…

It's Friday, so logic indicates that it is time for another FoTR! In this episode, I am joined by one of the most prolific members of the social media Beatles world, plus my first guest with a TikTok page, Caitlin Larkin! We cover a lot of ground in this relatively short (sort-of) interview, like the rite of passage of any Beatles fan of journeying…

Is it time for a new episode of FoTR already? Yes it is! Today I had the pleasure to have a chat with author, documentarian, and all around creative type Simon Weitzman! As it tends to happen with this show, we jump around all over the place with this conversation; the revival of the mixtape, déjà vu, working with Tom Murray on the book about the "…

This is the longest episode of Fans On The Run yet, but it is not an episode, it is three episodes in one! In this mega-episode, I had the pleasure to speak with three special gals who all ran fan clubs back in the 60s, Marti Edwards, Pat Kinzer Mancuso and Patricia Gallo-Stenman! Giving the Fabs awards at press conferences? Check! Making friends w…

It's the most wonderful time of the year, because from now, until Christmas Day, Fans On The Run will be going up to two episodes a week! To kick this celebration off, I'm joined by WFUV radio personality, and fellow podcaster, Darren DeVivo! Among topics, we talk about watching the movie Let It Be at a cinema at age five, midnight screenings at Be…

It's FoTR friday once again, celebrations all around! On this episode, I'm joined by the author of "Postcards From Liverpool: Beatles Moments & Memories", Mark Brickley, for an all out session of Beatle geekdom (you wouldn't expect any less from this show, wouldn't you?) Among the conversational places we upon on are the the Beatles' stars on the H…

It's FoTR Friday once again, we've got an absolute treat for you today! Volume 5 of his series of The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals came out yesterday and is available to buy now! You guessed it; I am joined by Jerry Hammack! Join us two Canucks, as we go all over the map with our conversation, talking about the task of trying to know everyth…

It’s FoTR Friday once again, time to celebrate! Today I’m joined by author extraordinaire, and Beatle podcast pioneer, Robert Rodriguez! We talk about his first exposure to the Red and Blue albums, the early landscape of Beatles books in the mid-seventies, the rite of passage of having an older brother tell you that Paul was actually dead, sifting …

It's time for another FOTR, and non-musicians beware, this episode WILL get extremely nerdy! I'm joined by a founding member of both The Chesterfield Kings and The Empty Hearts, and the author of "Beatles Gear: All The Fab Four's Instruments From Studio To Stage", Andy Babiuk! We talk about the evolution and genesis of The Empty Hearts, how they go…