Episodes
Following a recent appearance at The White Album Conference at Monmouth University, Robert Rodriguez expands and shares his extensive Beatles knowledge about the Esher demos and more! Author of "Revolver: How The Beatles Reimagined Rock'n'Roll," "Solo in the 70's" and host of popular podcast "Something About The Beatles," Robert brings exciting facts about those lads from Liverpool.   www.revolverbook.com www.somethingaboutthebeatles.com www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com    
Published 02/19/19
The Pepperland Principal inspires readers and educators by incorporating The Beatles’ 1967 LP, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band as “a template for inspiring educators and principals to become more positive, innovative, creative, and collaborative…”  Jude and Lanea are delighted to share this amazing story!   www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com https://www.amazon.com/Pepper-Effect-Creativity-Collaboration-Innovation/dp/194644488X
Published 02/18/19
 Do YOU know what the Esher Demos are? Step up your "cool factor" as Jude and Lanea break it down for you!  As usual, The Beatles were influential in everything they created. In the Esher Demos, they invented a technique which MTV developed into a cultural coup. Four incredible songs will be dissected and analyzed for your listening enjoyment! www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 01/21/19
Co-hosts from the popular podcast, BC the Beatles, are our #iCandy guests this week! Allison Boron and Erika White have plenty to said BECAUSE of The Beatles...so don't miss a highly entertaining episode of She Said She Said. instagram:  @bcthebeatles www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 01/13/19
In celebration of the remastered release of The Beatles' album commonly known as "The White Album," we asked Scott to deconstruct four tracks from the famed album. Tune in to a mind-blowing episode! Scott is an internationally recognized expert and lecturer on the music of the Beatles and creator of Deconstructing the Beatles, a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Beatles. He has presented his lectures to sold-out audiences at theaters...
Published 12/17/18
In celebration of the remastered release of The Beatles' album commonly known as "The White Album," we asked Scott to deconstruct four tracks from the famed album. Tune in to a mind-blowing episode! Scott is an internationally recognized expert and lecturer on the music of the Beatles and creator of Deconstructing the Beatles, a series of multimedia presentations about the composition and production techniques of the Beatles. He has presented his lectures to sold-out audiences at theaters...
Published 12/03/18
Jude and Lanea are excited to interview our latest #i-Candy guest - Ken Mansfield, who was the US manager of Apple. Ken was on the scene in the days, weeks, and months leading up to the monumental Beatles concert on The Roof!, which is the title of his latest book. Recently at the Monmouth University: The White Album Conference, Ken was a featured guest speaker and all fell in love with his reflections. Don't miss this epic show! 
Published 11/16/18
Nobody has been more prepared for writing a book in retirement than Terry Crain! This ultimate Beatles fan is a rock and roll historian/researcher and Beatles author.  His upcoming book, "NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the U.S. 1964-1966", covers officially licensed Beatles items in the U.S. between 1964-1966. His book will take readers through those items and other interesting side treks surrounding this era.  Additionally, Crain has an online radio station called...
Published 10/23/18
Join hosts Lanea Stagg (author of The Recipe Records Series of rock'n'roll cookbooks) and Jude Southerland Kessler (author of The John Lennon Series of narrative biographies on the life of Lennon and The Beatles) as they talk with Beatles music and recording expert, Bruce Spizer, about the Parlophone versions of both "A Hard Day's Night" and "Help!" In their last show together, Spizer discussed the American versions of the albums; now, he takes on the British versions with their added songs...
Published 10/08/18
Parlophone or Capitol? Tune in to hear Bruce Spizer compare the soundtracks for both films and discuss the direction, the instruments, the scores and much more. You will be amazed!   www.beatle.net www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 09/24/18
Esteemed publisher of Beatlefan Magazine will be with Jude and Lanea as they continue to debate which movie is #1:  "A Hard Day's Night" or "HELP!"  Bill King has followed The Beatles for decades and is one of the foremost authorities for our topic!   www.beatlefan.com www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 08/20/18
Doug Thompson shares stories about production of John Lennon radio specials. Don't miss this magical episode! www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 07/23/18
Jude and Lanea are delighted to chat with author Al Sussman, the latest subject in the #i-Candy Series! Al will break down the elements of Beatles movies "A Hard Day's Night" and "HELP!"  Don't miss this #informative, #iconic discussion!   www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com www.amazon.com/al sussman changin' times
Published 07/09/18
Art Schreiber was the only American member of the press to follow The Beatles on their entire 1964 U.S. tour. Schreiber became a close friend of John Lennon and has many stories to share. Don't miss this legend of Westinghouse Radio!   www.artschreiber.com www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 06/25/18
Don't miss our interview with a true "Beatle-Boomer-Baby!" Lapidos has been immersed in The Beatles since her birth into the family who created "The Fest for Beatles Fans," with the blessing of John Lennon.    www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com Find Michelle Joni at:    www.swimminginrainbows.com    
Published 06/04/18
Doug Thompson, radio producer and writer, will recall stories about John Lennon. Don't miss this #i-Candy guest!   www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 05/21/18
Buckle up for an exciting trip into the world of Doug Thompson. The writer and co-producer for "Ringo's Yellow Submarine," will mesmerize listeners as he recounts his many adventures in the entertainment industry.    www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 04/23/18
Have you ever played Trivial Pursuit - The Beatles Edition? Then you enjoyed the work of Beatles author, Bruce Spizer. Bruce is our #i-Candy for this episode and you will enjoy hearing about his journey to become an expert at one of the loves of his life!  #Incredible www.beatle.net www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 03/26/18
Indie musician/singer/songwriter Linda Chorney, landed herself as a nominee for the 2012 Grammy Awards. However, the nomination became a dramatic conundrum which took this spunky girl on a wild ride. She will tell us about her adventures including the making of her Grammy-nominated album "Emotional Jukebox," her book: "Who the F&%k is Linda Chorney," and her filmmaking debut "When I Sing." Of course, The Beatles heavily influenced her music and she'll tell us...
Published 03/05/18
Welcome to our first episode in the #i-Candy series! She Said, She Said radio show hosts, Jude Southerland Kessler and Lanea Stagg are bringing you the most engaging guests in 2018 and think you will enjoy our guests which are true eye-candy! Our first #i-Candy guest is journalist and author Ivor Davis, who traveled with The Beatles during their epic 1964 North American tour. Don't miss his #incredible stories about The Fab Four and many other celebrities which he has interviewed. Davis's...
Published 02/12/18
One of the hottest arguments in the world of rock and roll is which band is worthy of the title "The Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World." John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, has presented her arguments for The Beatles and rock author and "cool-inary chef," Lanea Stagg, has given her rebuttals. Now it's time to let the music of these epic bands decide the winner! www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 01/15/18
John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, and rock and roll author, Lanea Stagg, introduce you to the characters who were influential in elevating both bands to stardom. Tune in to the 4th episode in the debate and raise your Beatles vs. Stones IQ 1000% !   www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com
Published 12/11/17
John Lennon expert and author of The John Lennon Series, Jude Southerland Kessler, and rock and roll author, Lanea Stagg, go head-to-head with their in-depth descriptions of the motivations that drove the bands to be the Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World! Don't miss episode #3 in this rockin' discussion!
Published 11/13/17
The Beatles and The Rolling Stones came from very different backgrounds simply due to where they grew up. Let John Lennon expert and author, Jude Southerland Kessler, and rock and roll author, Lanea Stagg, "take you down" to Liverpool and London and give you a glimpse of the childhoods for these rock bands.    www.judesoutherlandkessler.com www.laneastagg.com
Published 10/23/17