Episodes
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Grab Your Tinfoil Hats! Paul is (Not?) Dead
Monday Nov 05, 2018
Monday Nov 05, 2018
This week, Allison and Erika keep the Halloween spirit alive with a discussion of what is perhaps the most fascinating conspiracy theory in history: the Paul is Dead hoax. How did it happen? What were the clues? Were the other Beatles in on it? Does anyone still believe it? Plus news, history, and an announcement about our upcoming live episode at the International White Album Symposium in Monmouth, New Jersey.
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Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
This week, we explore producer George Martin's impact on the Beatles' sound, why he was their perfect match, and the invaluable contributions of the late, great engineer, Geoff Emerick. Plus news, history, and more!
Featuring special guest Ken Womack, George Martin biographer, professor, and director of next month's International White Album Symposium at Monmouth University.
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Monday Oct 08, 2018
John Lennon: Sinner or Saint? Featuring Author Jude Southerland Kessler
Monday Oct 08, 2018
Monday Oct 08, 2018
We're celebrating Johnny's birthday (October 9th) with one of the world's most notable John Lennon experts, Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series. We examine a question that is still relevant today: Was John a sinner, a saint, or something else entirely? Plus latest news, the Egypt Station Metrocard winner, and this week's favorite obsessions.
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Monday Oct 01, 2018
#BeatlesBookClub: 'Love Me Do: The Beatles' Progress' by Michael Braun
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Monday Oct 01, 2018
Our first #BeatlesBookClub episode tackles Love Me Do: The Beatles' Progress, Michael Braun's 1964 real-time account of his time as an embedded reporter with the band at the height of Beatlemania.
Monday Sep 24, 2018
The Eppy-sode! Brian Epstein's Triumphs and Tragedy
Monday Sep 24, 2018
Monday Sep 24, 2018
The life of the Beatles' manager, Brian Epstein, was nothing if not complex and frustratingly complicated. From his controversial business decisions to his erratic and sometimes dangerous personal relationships, most fans are united in one believe: the Beatles wouldn't have made it without Brian's passion, tenacity, foresight, and panache. Join us as we dig into Brian's life, along with the latest Beatles news, our first giveaway(!), and an announcement about #BeatlesBookClub.
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Thursday Sep 06, 2018
SPECIAL: ‘Egypt Station’ Breakdown and First Reactions
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Thursday Sep 06, 2018
Paul McCartney's new album, ‘Egypt Station,’ is finally here! We recap the highs, the lows, the weirds, and the wonderfuls in our reaction episode.
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Monday Sep 03, 2018
Monday Sep 03, 2018
This week, Allison and Erika talk with Candy Leonard, author of the book Beatleness, a sociological look at the Beatles fan culture. We go over the differences and similarities between fans throughout the decades and discuss why Beatlemania is growing oddly close to becoming a religion.
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Monday Aug 20, 2018
A Cut Above — Featuring Special Guest Beatles' Hairdresser Leslie Cavendish
Monday Aug 20, 2018
Monday Aug 20, 2018
We recap the Fest for Beatles Fans, which co-host Allison attended—and actually got her hair cut by Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish—who is our special guest this episode!
Also, we deconstruct Paul McCartney's new single and the online craziness surrounding it—is this a "fuh yeah!" or "oh, fuh no!" moment?? Plus, the latest Beatles news and this week in Beatles history, featuring a debate about Ringo's contribution to the band on the anniversary of his addition to the Fab Four.
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Friday Jul 20, 2018
A Long, Strange Trip to Pepperland
Friday Jul 20, 2018
Friday Jul 20, 2018
Take a trip to Pepperland with us as we go through the long, weird history of 'Yellow Submarine'—a film that one of our hosts just saw for the first time ever (crazy, right?!??!). Also, latest news, history, and some of our favorite current Beatles obsessions.
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Friday Jul 06, 2018
Paul Is Weird... And We Love It! (Our First Episode!)
Friday Jul 06, 2018
Friday Jul 06, 2018
Our first episode, and Paul made us do it!
Puzzling social media, Carpool Karaoke, curious connections to obscure paintings... Paul McCartney drove Beatles fans crazy in anticipation of his new album, 'Egypt Station.' Allison and Erika unpack the frenzy of the past month.
We then look back at Paul's history of crazy, weird marketing, and talk about the craziest ploy of them all: the creation and extraordinary adventures of Percy "Thrills" Thrillington.
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