Episodes
John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, and rock and roll author, Lanea Stagg, will "take you down" and dirty with The Beatles and The Stones as they playfully debate and discuss the characteristics of both bands. Accomplishments, childhoods, influences and of course, the music, will be compared and contrasted. The first episode topic will be "Accomplishments." Don't miss "She Said, She Said!"   www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com  
Published 10/02/17
SHE SAID, SHE SAID! Don't miss the first episode by authors Jude Southerland Kessler and Lanea Stagg. The duo will interview Bruce Spizer and Alan Bernhoft, who are guests at Beatles at the Ridge, a two-day FREE Beatles festival in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.  www.beatlesattheridge.com www.johnlennonseries.com www.laneastagg.com
Published 08/27/17
The Final Episode of #ThePepperMindset will take you down Penny Lane, just past Strawberry Fields. John Lennon expert and author of the John Lennon Series, Jude Southerland Kessler, will join your Pepperland Principal, Sean Gaillard and co-host Lanea Stagg as they discuss The Beatles and Sgt. Pepper. What made Pepper so special? Kessler's outstanding analysis and view into the phenomenon of Sgt. Pepper will take you away! Also joining the show from Manchester, England, Ed Chapman, pop...
Published 05/31/17
"When You've Seen Beyond Yourself" will be the topic of discussion in the fourth episode in #ThePepperMindset. Co-hosts Sean Gaillard and Lanea Stagg will chat with professional Beatles scholar Aaron Krerowicz and Marti Edwards, the founder of the Chicagoland Beatle People Fan Club in the 1960s. Krerowic won a research grant through the University of Hartford in 2011 to study The Beatles, and has since presented his analysis of the band’s music through more than 300 presentations throughout...
Published 05/24/17
Part 3 of #ThePepperMindset will take you down Penny Lane, just past Strawberry Fields. John Lennon Series author and expert, Jude Southerland Kessler will join your Pepperland Principal, Sean Gaillard and co-host Lanea Stagg as they discuss The Beatles, their final live bows in 1966 and the direction the Fabs heading. The Beatles were experiencing burn out on a grandiose scale and Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band allowed the boys to tune out and tune in! Author and poet Terry Whitney...
Published 05/17/17
LOOKING GLASS TIES: Tune in for part two of The Pepper Mindset, where Dr. Kenneth Womack will delve into the life and influence of music producer George Martin, who was an important piece of The Beatles product. Your Pepperland Principal, Sean Gaillard, author of www.principallinernotes.wordpress.com, will interview Kenneth Womack, PhD, who is a world renowned authority on the Beatles and their cultural influence. As an award-winning American fiction writer and literary critic, Womack...
Published 05/10/17
What is the Pepper Mindset? Sean Gaillard, Beatles blogger, will take you on a journey into the creation of The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, a legendary album that is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. Gaillard interviews guests Jim Berkenstadt and Donovan Day. Tune in as the discussion illuminates and celebrates the creation and impact of Pepper. Jim Berkenstadt:  Dubbed the “Rock And Roll Detective” by his clients, Jim Berkenstadt has spent a lifetime...
Published 05/03/17
The much anticipated young adult fantasy novel by Jean Knight Pace and Jacob Kennedy has finally arrived. Tune in to hear the authors chat about their journey to find "Grey Stone." Jean Knight Pace, mother of four, says she "still gets that little chill up my spine realizing that the pig keeper is really destined to be king–that there’s always a place for the small and weak to discover their deep potential and do great things (especially if they eat their vegetables)."  Jacob Kennedy is an...
Published 08/16/16
Writing computer code by day and fiction by night, Evansville's Sean Redenbaugh dishes about his latest novel "Sunlight Parted". I am an avid book collector and reader.  I have published a poetry and photography compendium titled "Distant Lands of Solitude" and a fiction novel titled "Sunlight Parted". USA Today Bestselling Author Cara Lockwood says, "Sunlight Parted is an amazing love story without being sappy or too saccharin, it draws the reader in with high emotional stakes and an...
Published 07/26/16
Science fiction novelist, Terri Dunsterville, shares insight on her early teen travels and how it shaped her writing. While living in different countries, Dunsterville gained appreciation for America while developing a world view of humanity and Earth. The author will chat about her series "The Evergreen Journals" and specifically, her new release "Warlocks of Evergreen." Find Terri's book here:...
Published 07/19/16
C. A. Jamison, an Evansville author known for her unique story ideas, tells all about her best selling book "Polarity - Children of the Orb." C. Marie Bowen joins in the fun as Jamison's critique partner and we will hear about her latest book "Hawthorn and Mistletoe." These ladies will burn up the airwaves as they chat about their otherworldly tales.   Find more about Jamison at:  http://www.cajamison.com Bowen's website can be found here:  http://www.cmariebowen.com/        
Published 07/06/16
Jillian Tyler has set out to reach the LGBT community with her new book Cross Stitch.  Tyler saw severe lack of LGBT novels available, and it is her dream to help change that. Book proceeds are contributed to the LGBT community. USA Today Bestselling Author, Caroline Fardig, will chat with us about her Java Jive and Lizzie Hart mystery book series. Tune in to see how this former schoolteacher, church organist, insurance agent, funeral parlor associate, and stay-at-home mom realized she...
Published 06/29/16
Retired psychiatric social worker, Patricia Easley, has been writing children's stories since her sons were small, but once her granddaughter Brissa was born, she was inspired to publish. Easley's books touch the reader (regardless of age!) and acknowledges many issues facing our society today:  color of skin, families, self-esteem, Earth Day and more! You'll learn about her latest book written for the adorable ambassador for the Freedom Heritage Museum, "The Mighty Mascot Miss Odee." The...
Published 06/22/16
The team of Evansville Vanderburgh Paranormal Investigations was founded by Rick Kueber in 2008, and has grown to one of the most recognizable and respected small paranormal research teams. Their investigations are typically limited to 'on request' situations, with the rare public 'ghost hunt' events. Kueber's experiences with the investigations led him to write a best-selling novel along with subsequent additions to the series. The writer has achieved great success with a science fiction...
Published 06/18/16
Talented author Honey Angela Williams will be my guest on the third episode in my series on Evansville Local Authors. My first meeting with Honey is one that I have never forgotten - tune in to the show to hear all about it! Do you have struggles with relationships? William's poetry is therapeutic and acknowledges pain, love and healing.  Find Angela on Amazon:...
Published 06/16/16
Two very talented Evansville authors will be on the show to discuss their books. Doug Knight, author of "A River Bend" and Donna G. Hendricks, author of "We're Combing the Beaches and Doing Projects."     Doug's Amazon Page:  http://www.amazon.com/River-Bend-Doug-Knight-2013-08-12/dp/B01F7YL264/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465240811&sr=1-2&keywords=doug+knight+a+river+bend Donna's Amazon Page:  http://www.amazon.com/Donna-G.-Hendricks/e/B00UGP3T2U  
Published 06/09/16
Don't miss the first episode in the Recipe Records Radio Show Series about Evansville Local Authors! The Tri-State area is home to a grand assortment of talented authors and I am proud to share their work in this series of shows. Tune in live and call the show to speak with these delightful ladies. Find out more information about Carolyn and Dianne at their websites: Carolyn Ann Howard:  http://www.carolynannhoward.com/ M. Dianne Berry:  http://zealberrybooks.wix.com/books    
Published 06/02/16
Don't miss Aaron Krerowicz's follow-up interview on Recipe Records Radio Show. The author will chat about his upcoming guest appearances at one of the country's largest Beatles festivals-Abbey Road on the River in Louisville, KY. Chock full of Beatles knowledge, Krerowicz analyzes the music that influenced The Beatles, The White Album and the topic of The Beatles and their peers, The Rolling Stones. Don't miss Aaron at Abbey Road on the...
Published 05/25/16
Despite being born 15 years after the band broke up,  Aaron Krerowicz is the United States of America's only full-time professional Beatles music scholar. In November 2011, he won a research grant through the University of Hartford to study the band. The results of this on-going venture have been presented through more than 200 analytic presentations at universities, libraries, continuing education programs, and community centers throughout the United States and England. Aaron will discuss...
Published 04/15/16
A new "paperback writer" has emerged in the world of Beatles books. Donovan Day chats with me about his debut novel, "Get Back:  Imagine...saving John Lennon." The book takes readers back to the 60's where The Beatles were at the height of their fame. An imaginative tale that combines today's technology with the charm of the 60's, find out what happens when 17 year-old Lenny Funk "gets back" and potentially saves John Lennon from demise.  Find Donovan...
Published 12/02/15
BritBeat, "A Multimedia Concert Journey Through Beatles Music History," drives fans wild across America with their spectacular feature of the music of The Beatles. "Paul" (aka Chris Getsla) will be on the show to answer your burning questions and promote their upcoming show:  Saturday, November 21, 2015 - The Indiana Theatre, Terre Haute, Indiana. www.britbeat.com
Published 10/29/15
John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Serieshttp://www.johnlennonseries.com stops by the studio to interview Ivor Davis, the brilliant reporter who traveled with The Beatles on their 1964 North American Tour. Ivor talks about the mothers who "gave all" to give thier daughters a chance to "Meet the Beatles," and he's candid about his work as George Harrison's ghost writer in '64. Ivor also shares the insider's look at the meeting between Elvis and The Beatles....
Published 09/15/15
Ivor Davis has tremendous experiences which he shares in his latest book The Beatles and Me - On Tour. The ultimate gentleman, his stories will have you smiling from ear-to-ear! Hear about the slapstick episodes while on the tour: Ringo was forgotten, women knocking on doors at all hours of the night, meeting Elvis, Bob Dylan and so much more. Ivor is a featured guest and speaker at the upcoming Beatles at the Ridge Festival in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas  - September 18 and 19. Perhaps he'll tell...
Published 09/09/15
Wherever you see these ladies, you will NOT see grass because there is no time for grass to grow beneath them! The author of The John Lennon Series, Jude Southerland Kessler, and Dr. Kit O'Toole, the seasoned author of the new smash hit Songs We Were Singing: Guided Tours Through The Beatles' Lesser-Known Tracks, will be on the show to discuss their works. The dynamic duo has created a delicious persona, "The Kit-n-Kaboodle Show," where they record radio shows or present live programs about...
Published 09/01/15
Recently selected as the Featured Artist for the "Authors and Artists Symposium" at the Beatles at the Ridge music festival, Seth Swirsky produced a brilliant film titled "Beatles Stories." On the radio show, Swirsky will chat about his film which contains priceless interviews with notable personalities such as George Martin, Smokey Robinson, Sir Ben Kingsley and many more. The author has written songs for Elton John, Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson, Olivia Newton-John and had hit songs with...
Published 08/25/15