Podcasts

Returning guest Robert Rosen (Nowhere Man) penned an essay last year discussing a phenomenon called “catch-and-kill,”

Luther Russell and I roll into the next hour of discussion and analysis of the intent behind Double Fantasy; about Yoko’s standing in the rock world, and how The Beatles might better have dealt with her entry into their world. The album is ripe for a fresh listen, and no matter how you may rank …

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Given the unique circumstance of Double Fantasy – John Lennon’s first work in five years and his slaying within a few short weeks of its release

In which Gary Wenstrup and I continue the discussion of Revolver, followed by a thorough analysis of the group’s OTHER 1966 UK release, A Collection of Beatles Oldies (But Goldies!).

Taking a detour from some of the heavier SATB topics of late for end-of-summer light entertainment, Gary Wenstrup and I return to the series of gold, silver and bronze rankings of Beatle cuts through their catalog. We’re at the halfway point now as The Beatles turned the page from a touring to a studio band, …

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Returning guest Terry Zobeck (234: Paul McCartney Lyrics ) spent his career studying drug addiction and its effects.

In the time since publishing his memoir, The Redhead on the Roof and first appearing on SATB (160), Beatles equipment manager Kevin Harrington has now become known to millions of fans by his ubiquitous presence captured on film and presented in the eight hours of Peter Jackson’s Get Back. It therefore was time to bring him back …

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As part of the Fab4ConJam online fan event, I convened these two Beatles insiders to take questions and reminisce.

He’s known to millions, in the words of Arthur C. Clarke, as “The most famous unknown actor in the world.

One of the things that’s kept Beatles fans captivated was their refusal to stay still and how each album felt like a progression into new territory.