Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album. Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/13574609.Chris_MathesonFollow My Favourite Beatles Song: X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/myfavebeatlesFacebook:...

Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music. Paul or Nothing Podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccartneypod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627630062 Instagram:...

Debbie Gendler is a lifelong Beatles fan and writes about her experiences in her new book, I Saw Them Standing There. She was in the studio audience at the historic first Ed Sullivan appearance and met the band personally in 1965. In this episode, Debbie shares her incredible journey and her thoughts on her favourite song, Things We Said Today. Debbie’s website: https://www.debbiegendler.com Buy Debbie’s Book on Amazon (US): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=9781493079742 Buy Debbie’s Book on Barnes...

Steve Matteo, author of "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film" and "Let It Be" from the 33 1/3 book series, talks about the Beatles’ iconic movie theme song Magical Mystery Tour. Steve’s work has been featured in The New York Times and Rolling Stone, and he’s written engaging liner notes and press releases for artists like The Kinks, Willie Nile, and Lee Scratch Perry. Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film: https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781493059010/Act-Naturally-The-Beatles-on-FilmLet it Be (33 1/3):...

In 1994, the three surviving Beatles worked on a John Lennon demo to create their first new song in 25 years, Free as a Bird. Writer and author Steve O’Brien discusses his love for arguably the most Beatle-y of Beatles songs.  Website: https://www.steveobrienwriter.com/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/MrsSteveMOBrienInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveobrien1970/

New episode! We get into a love groove with Vivek J. Tiwary, a mastermind in musical entertainment and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Fifth Beatle. He shares his unique insights on the iconic Beatles song All You Need Is Love and its relevance to the story of Vivek’s hero, Brian Epstein. Website: https://thefifthbeatle.com/graphic-novel/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fifthbeatle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_fifthbeatle/?hl=en Facebook:...

Turn up your speakers, we're playing ‘She Said, She Said’ and delving into the magic with Dr Christine Feldman Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles. X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/FeldmanBarrettLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-feldman-barrett-421145a3/A Women’s History of the Beatles: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/womens-history-of-the-beatles-9781501348051/Produced by Tim Tucker Original Music by Joe Kane Logo by Mark Cunningham

Strap in for a fab journey with Joe Kane, the one-man beat group powerhouse behind The Poppermost. Together we explore the chiming guitars and swinging beat of The Beatles’ classic I Feel Fine. Joe Kane on Bandcamp: https://thepoppermost.bandcamp.comJoe Kane on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ThePoppermostJoe Kane on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thepoppermost/Joe Kane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepoppermostband/

Rob Williams writes for comics, TV and film. His credits include Suicide Squad, Superman, Amazing Spider-Man, Ghost Rider, Judge Dredd, Doctor Who, Star Wars and Indiana Jones. His first feature film is in production at the time recording.  Here he discusses his personal connection to Paul McCartney's beautiful acoustic ballad Blackbird. Website: http://www.robwilliamscomics.co.uk/X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Robwilliams71 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwilliams1971/

David Hepworth has been writing, speaking and broadcasting about music since the 1970s. David launched and edited some of the most important music magazines in the UK, including Smash Hits, Q, Mojo and The Word. He was a presenter on the BBC's The Old Grey Whistle Test and the TV anchor for Live Aid in 1985.  David Hepworth's books include 'Why the Beatles Were Underrated' and 'Abbey Road, The Inside Story of the World’s Most Famous Recording Studio'. Here he discusses the song that became...

James Campion, author of Take a Sad Song, the Emotional Currency of Hey Jude, talks about the communal hymn that gave the Beatles their biggest hit single in America. Website: https://www.jamescampion.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/FearNoArt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jc.author Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamescampion/

Daniel Rachel, musician and award-winning author of the Lost Album of the Beatles, talks about the proto-indie rock masterpiece, Rain.  Daniel's website: https://danielrachel.com The Lost Album of the Beatles by Daniel Rachel: https://danielrachel.com/the-lost-album-of-the-beatles/ Daniel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielRachel69 Daniel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danielrachelbooks

Guy Pratt has played bass with some of the biggest names in rock and pop, including Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, Iggy Pop, Madonna, Michael Jackson and Elton John. He discusses the Beatles song that 'opened Pandora's Box' for rock musicians, Day Tripper. Website: http://www.guypratt.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/guypratt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guy.pratt.official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guyprattofficial Rockonteurs podcast (Guy Pratt & Gary Kemp):...

Brad Elmore is the writer and director of The Wolfman’s Hammer, Bit and Boogeyman Pop. He discusses his love of the song that ‘kicked down the doors’ between rock and roll and all music that followed.  Brad's films: The Wolfman’s Hammer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjLWrxRlmXE&pp=ygUSV29sZm1hbuKAmXMgaGFtbWVyBit: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8425034/Boogeyman Pop: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4422886/?ref_=nm_knf_t_3Brad Elmore on Son of Satan podcast:...

In this episode, Russ Moran from the Gamma Charge podcast is my guest to discuss The Beatles' sonic rollercoaster Helter Skelter.  We deep dive into the creation, cultural impact, and controversy surrounding The Beatles' iconic proto-thrash masterpiece. Gamma Charge podcast: https://sites.libsyn.com/403406 Gamma Charge Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gammachargehulkpodcast Russ on Instagram: https://instagram.com/gamma_chargepodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Russ on Twitter:...

Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast all about Paul McCartney. He discusses one of the Beatles' finest rock tunes, Hey Bulldog. Paul or Nothing podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com Paul or Nothing blog:  http://www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/McCartneyPod Sam on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-or-Nothing-Podcast/100063627630062/ Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiles1/ Sam on YouTube, including Macca...

Trial lawyer and author Jay Bergen was John Lennon's trusted adviser during the Morris Levy litigation in the mid-1970s. He preserved the trial transcript and other related documents, and wrote about his time with John, in his book Lennon, the Mobster & the Lawyer - The Untold Story. In this episode he reminisces about his time with John Lennon and his love for the song Help! Jay's website: https://www.lennonthemobsterandthelawyer.com/jay-bergen Jay on Facebook:...

Award winning author and journalist Ivor Davis accompanied the Beatles on their first tour of America in 1964. Later, he was present when they met Elvis and Bob Dylan. He reminisces about his time with the band and discusses the hit single and title song from their first movie, A Hard Day's Night. Ivor's website: https://www.ivordavisbooks.com Ivor on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ivordavisauthor Ivor on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockneykid1/

Alan G. Parker is an multiple Emmy-nominated director of music documentary films, including It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper and Beyond. He is currently working on Borrowed Time, a feature documentary covering John Lennon's last ten years. Here he discusses one of the Beatles' enduring masterpieces, A Day in the Life. Follow Alan G Parker on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alang.parker.7 It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt Pepper and Beyond Trailer:...

Dafydd Rees is the author of the Beatles in 1963, a day by day account of an extraordinary 12 months in rock and roll history. Dafydd discusses the sumptuous harmonies and thrilling soulful melody of one of John Lennon's first and finest ballads, This Boy. Follow the substack to get monthly updates and material not included in the published book: https://beatles1963.substack.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086559309038 Twitter: https://twitter.com/1963_beatles The...

Gary Van Scyoc was the bass player and songwriter with Elephant's Memory, who played live and recorded with John Lennon and Yoko Ono in the early 1970s. He talks to host Tim Tucker about one of the Beatles' finest ballads, If I Fell. Find Gary Van Scyoc's recordings, books, lessons and merchandise: http://www.garyvanscyoc.com

Jude Southerland Kessler is the author of a multi-volume Lennon biography. She discusses John's hymn to a love he lost forever, Yes It Is. Find all the books in Jude's biography series on John Lennon: https://www.johnlennonseries.com Follow Jude on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JudeKessler Follow Jude on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeries

Mark Cunningham is a music industry author, journalist and designer who got involved with Apple Corps during the Anthology project. In this episode he discusses one of the Beatles' most acclaimed pieces, the mighty Strawberry Fields Forever.