When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles
A podcast dedicated to discussing all things Beatles, including their solo work and related projects. Hosts Ed Chen, Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, and Martin Quibell engage in lively debates about the band's past, present, and future. The show covers a wide range of topics, from deep album cuts to cultural impact.
Episodes
2026.28 John, Paul, Ringo, Central Park ... and your blue album.
You know her from the Fests, you know her from "Fab Four Cities", and if you do not, now you will know her from this show! Welcome Susan Ryan to our rotating cast of co-hosts. Our first full-length show is a look at the Beatles (and John and Paul, and maybe a little bit of Jared Harris) in and around Central Park. The news takes us out to brief stops in Queens (Forest Hills), and ev
2026.27 Beatles, Manila and guest David Guerrero
Author David Guerrero joins Marv, Jon Stone and myself as we discuss the Beatles in Manila, and his book "You Won't See Me: When the Beatles ghosted Imelda." Early July, 1966. The Beatles had left Japan, and had one more stop before their US tour. Unfortunately, Vic Lewis, Cavalcade and the Marcos family would have something to say about what might have been a triumphant moment in rock h
2026.b03 Peace and Love 2026
Start this episode at 11:40 AM, and we will all celebrate "Peace and Love" with Ringo at noon! Join Marv and I for some good wishes, some thoughts on Ringo Starr "Twotles" releases, and some podcast news! #madeonzencastr.
2026.26 The Beatles 1966, Germany Japan etc Pt.1
Our look at the tour on the verge of the controversial "bigger than" US tour of 1966. The Beatles run through Germany on a Luxury Train, spend two days in a plane getting to Japan, and play some shows that George Harrison remembered as being questionable, and took off for what is remembered as the most harrowing of trips. Pt.2 next week with author David Guerrero as we cover Manila, the Ph
2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders! (corrected)
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2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders!
More of George Harrison's guest appearances, along with discussion covering Paul McCartney and Hrishikesh, Sean Lennon on Sodajerker and the latest from Spain on the Beatles biopics. #madeonzencastr
2026.24 Horses, Water and Anna Julia
Marv amd I return to George Harrison-land. We present the first half of our look at the music George guested on in the nineties. Some of our old familiars (Lee, Capaldi, Lynne); some even older friends (Carl Perkins), and a 1992 recording disguised as a demo fro the seventies. The slide guitar is joined by some recent news, including the latest from the quadrology. #madeonzencastr.
2026.23 Chicken Shops, Tik Toks and the Record Store Day Podcast
One more look at the new promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Paul sits down with Willie Geist, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the NME and you, and we converse on the conversations. This is followed by a bit of chat on Sean Lennon promoting the new "Lennon-Claypool Delirium" album, with even more chat on what's going on. #madeonzencastr
2026.22 The Boys of Dungeon Lane Review
Marv, Jon and I sit down and put our heads together on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." It might be raining in Costa Rica (and in fact, it is raining in Texas right now), so what else is there to do other than pop on vinyl, CD, stream or maybe tape and listen to Sir Macca. #madeonzencastr
2026.21 Paul on Colbert (More Boys of Dungeon Lane promotion!)
More of the McCartney promotion for "Boys of Dungeon Lane." Paul guests on the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", talks with the BBC about "Ten songs that shaped his life," (while Macca hold a large microphone with a giant Yellow flag), and MPL (perhaps in conjunction with Apple and the Quadrology?) get the two Paul's (Mescal and McCartney) together with a crowd dressed in
2026.20 Paul on SNL, Ringo with Simon Mayo
Another week of Beatles appearances. This week we discuss Paul on a number of podcasts, and a little show called Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, a faux Ringo (well, Mr. Conductor) narrates a faux Thomas the Tank Engine on SNL UK, while the real Ringo is still out there promoting Long Long Road - including an appearance (via Zoom) with Simon Mayo on UK radio. Surrounding these bits are s
2026.19 Home to Us thoughts, Jack Douglas Tribute and 3 Savile Row news.
A tribute to Producer Jack Douglas, our first thoughts on the "Home to Us" single, Boys of Dungeon Lane News and our thoughts on "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row", along with some guesses at where the team might be considering for the second exhibition (in the United States?). #madeonzencastr.
2026.18 With Ken Womack! (A not-quite illustrated journey through his work and the current state of Beatle-dom)
The one and only Ken Womack (misknown by a handful of his compatriots as "Keith") joins us this week. We start with a chat about Ken's new projects (including the second and possible third volumes in his Mal Evans collections), and wander around Beatles world, touching on not only their 2026 solo projects, but also AI, Rock Band, the quadrology, Mark Lewisohn in Ireland and more, which ultimate
2026.17 Review - The Hunt for the Lost Bass and the "Boys of Dungeon Lane" listening party
The Ringo album is out and we report on the details from the McCartney listening party. This is followed by out overview, review and comments on the Arena special "McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass!" A Fab month for sure! #madeonzencastr.
2026.b02 Long Long Road (First Listen Thoughts)
Marv and I sit down with Ringo's new record and discuss the eight new songs (along with some chat on the previously available tunes)
2026.16 Paul on SNL, Rock 'n' Roll Side 2
Too much news! Marv and I virtually wander the halls of 30 Rock as we learn that Paul will be the musical guest that closes out the 51st season of SNL. Is it a coincidence the "five timers club" was just opened to musical guests as Sir Macca climbs on for his fifth (official) "musical guest" spot? Our attention is slightly split though, as we also finish out our look at the tracks on si
2026.15 Lennon Rock 'n' Roll - The songs, pt.1
Marv and I discuss the songs on side A of John Lennon's Rock 'n' Roll. While we wait for the (fingers crossed) eventual Ultimate Collection, we talk the original versions of the tunes, a bit about how the songs fit into Beatles/Lennon history, and some thoughts on how John chose to modify (or not) the arrangements. Part 2 (side B + the "others") next week. #madeonzencastr.
2026.14 The Boys of Dungeon Lane promotion, ponderings on the next Macca Doc and more...
Jon Stone and Marv sit down as we discuss the fun that is the promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Mike Mac, his son Josh, BBC Merseyside, Google, Target and Talk Shop Live all join MPL on introducing and promoting Paul McCartney's new album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." Remember, 211 Hale Road at Dungeon Lane! #madeonzencastr.
2026.13 The Days We Left Behind
Marv and I go through some news, and then the power of a new McCartney song summoned Jon Stone from the ether, so the three of us discuss the song, the radio reveal, and lead into next week where we talk about the "Taylorization" (and that's not a negative thing!) of music promotion, even for former Beatles!
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2026.12 Chris Purcell - Evolver 62, The Beatles and Us.
Film maker Chris Purcell joins to discuss his new documentary, "Evolver 62" and some of his previous Beatles-related work ("The Beatles and Us"). Along the way we chat about why some Beatles docs work, and others ... not so much. #madeonzencastr
2026.11 Power to the People - The Evolution Mixes.
Marv and I discuss the Evolution Mixes of the re-christened "New York City" album. Nine tracks running the demos, early versions, breakdowns and modifications that became "Some Time in New York City" (and then evolved into just "New York City"). #madeonzencastr.
2026.10 Eric Clapton, Belinda Carlisle, Del Shannon, Jimmy Nail and more...
Following a news segment, more of George Harrison's guest appearances on other people's records. The "Romanian Angel" collaboration with Eric has just been rereleased, we look through the Wilburys adjacent Del Shannon and Jeff Lynne releases, and wonder just how effective rabbits are at playing cricket! #madeonzencastr.
2026.09 Man on the Run
Ethan Alexanian and I discuss the theatrical (now streaming) incarnation of Morgan Neville's McCartney documentary "Man on the Run". Incomplete, but highly entertaining. Lots of Bert too! #madeonzencastr
2026.b01 George Harrison Birthday 2026
Bonus episode! A little news, but mostly Marv and I celebrate George Harrison 83 years after his birth. A reminder of the "British Double Summer" during the second world war, some thoughts on where the new Dark Horse might be headed, and more! #madeonzencastr.
2026.08 News Update
While we wait for the Amazon premiere of "Man on the Run", we update the news. Lots of filming on the Beatles quadrology. A soundtrack for "Man on the Run", and some new zoetrope LPs from George Harrison for record store day! #madeonzencastr.
2026.07 Macca in the Eighties.
Tom Hunyady joins as we look at the decade after Paul was a "Man on the Run". Tug of War through Flowers in the Dirt. Paul and Linda. Paul and Stevie. Paul and Michael. Paul and Declan. More than just Tom Hunyady (2 Legs) joins for a chat on the decade bookended by the tour that wasn't and the tour that was. #madeonzencastr.
2026.06 The Beatles at Shea Stadium
It is Sixty Years since "The Beatles at Shea Stadium" (the TV production) was completed. This week, we discuss many different aspects. Why was the premiere on the BBC, and why did it take "A-Beatle-C" eighteen months to bring the special to American screens. We talk the re-records, the fun and excitement and the evening at large! #madeonzencastr.
2026.05 The McCartney Archive Editions ... Past, Present (and Future?)
Marv and I go back to 2010 - and actually a bit before, as we briefly sum up the 16-disc "Paul McCartney Collection". November of this year will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the debut of the McCartney Archive series. If we don't get another disc in the series by summer, it will be six years since the most recent one entered our lives. Marv and I consider the past, present and future
2026.04 The Beatles Anthology Review (episode 4/5)
Sam Whiles (Paul or Nothing), and "our own" Ethan Alexanian (Fans on the Run) join for a crossover, since none of us want to devote that many episodes to the revised Anthology! We join the boys in progress, as they move from August of 1964 all the way through a visit to the Philippines! #madeonzencstr
2026.03 Roy Orbison, Tom Petty, Vicki Brown, Deep Purple and more...
A news update (all best wishes to Lonnie Pena and family), some chat about "rethinking" the Fest for Beatles Fans, which leads into Marv and I chatting about some more of George Harrison's guest appearances from the eighties and into the early nineties.
2026.02 Duane Eddy, Ravi Shankar, Sylvia Griffin and Billy J. Kramer?
News, more of George's guest appearances (some Duane Eddy, some Ravi Shankar, and a bit of Sylvia Griffin), and an interview from Summer 2025 with the one and only Billy J. Kramer. Marv co-hosts and Kit O'Toole magically appears, filling out our Toppermost trio (http://www.toppermostofthepoppermost.net) on Fab. #madeonzencastr.
2026.01 2025 in Review
Ethan Alexanian joins to complete the six-pack of former hosts as we consider the last 12 months (and a little bit more) in the world of the Beatles. Ringo hit number one on the UK country charts, Paul played three shows in a small New York City venue all the way through the tours, box sets, books, films and more. #madeonzencastr
2025.51 Another Fab Decade (2025 - 2035+)
More from (almost) all the Fab Guys. Dave Persails, Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and me. We move from our discussion last week of the past ten years to the present (Ringo at 85/86 on the road, Paul "Getting Back" to San Antonio, New Orleans and other places, and then a little bit of future-gazing to our thoughts on where things will go in the next decade and beyond. #madeonzencas
2025.50 The Fab Decade (2015 - 2025) pt.1
In 1974, Capitol records celebrated "The Beatles Decade." This week, next (and sort of the one after that), we are celebrating "The Fab Decade." Original "Beatling About" co-host Dave Persails joins the Gab Four this week and next as we discuss a decade of highlights in the Beatles world - along with multiple reminders that "we did a show about that." (Hey, we have to be a little self-co
2025.49 The Disney+ Beatles Anthology (episode 9, episode 9, episode 9)
For those of us above a certain age, the biggest expectation of the 2025 Disney+ (sort of, but not quite "A-Beatle-C") Beatles Anthology would be the new episode. Now we have it! Does it live up to expectations, is it a disappointment or somewhere in-between. Tune in for the opinion of Two of Us (writing letters on a Facebook wall!). #madeonzencastr
2025.48 Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album
Marv and I are joined (for the second time this year) by Luca Perasi, as he has released a new book "Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album". The break between Turkey and Ham (or Green Beans and Tofu) is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a look back at 1979, and some Eggs (or two or three)! #madeonzencastr.
2025.47b The Beatles Anthology 4, CD 2 (vinyl sides 4-6)
As promised, our thoughts on the second CD of "Anthology 4" (sides 4-6), along with details on Paul's Canada run surprises, the closing shows in Chicago including a report from "The Queen of All Beatles Media" Kit O'Toole, and a blink-and-you'll miss him cameo from Martin Quibell himself! #madeonzencastr
2025.47a The Beatles Anthology 4, CD 1 (vinyl sides 1-3)
Mitch Axelrod joins Jon Stone and I as we discuss the first CD of "Anthology 4" (aka: "The one with most of the new stuff"). Plenty of George Martin discussion, thoughts on "Nowhere Man" and "In My Life", along with the ultimate question - "What was up with George's guitar on [both the rehearsal and released] 'All You Need is Love'". #madeonencastr.
2025.46 A Love Letter to the Beatles (Simon Weitzman)
Lonnie and I discuss the many aspects of fandom and the Beatles with Director/Producer/Author Simon Weitzman. His new film: A Love Letter to the Beatles is available on Amazon, and will be streaming in other places very soon! #madeonzencastr
A Love Letter to the Beatles:
Official Trailer: https://bit.ly/4o7Jhcn
DVD: https://bit.ly/ALLTTBdvd
Fandango: https://bit.ly/ALLTTB
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2025.45 The Beatles and Bob (Dylan)
A "Toppermost of the Poppermost" crossover! Jon Stone, Martin Quibell, and friend of the show Darin Murphy join me as we discuss the Beatles and Bob Dylan. From 1967 to the 2020's, the Beatles (both solo and together) have crossed pass with Zimmy. We consider their interactions, both live and studio, including (of course) the Wilburys! The full conversation will be available
2025.44 Got Back 2025 - San Antonio
"Help!" No longer "Coming Up" in the South, sir Paul and the Got Back tour. Lonnie and I discuss Sir Paul in San Antonio, both recent and through the mists of time. Has the Alamodome held up as well as Sir Paul over the thirty-plus years? What about the Tobin Center? Maybe even some thoughts on Hotel Emma. #madeonzencastr!
2025.43 Power to the People Evening Show and New York City (Discs 3 and 4) Review.
Marv and I continue our look at the next two discs of the "Power to the People" set before we take a bit of a break from this topic! We review, compare and contrast the evening show, and look at the relationship between "New York City" (disc four) and the original version of the album.
2025.42 Power to the People Afternoon Show Review.
Sean Lennon provides an interesting look at the political Lennons from the early 1970's. Disc One (which we are not covering) is a modern "reimagining" of "John Lennon: Live in New York City" - a "best of" combination of the afternoon and evening shows. We start on the afternoon show. The mix, the setlist and more.
2025.41 Single Fantasy Pt. 2 Ringo (and Paul!)
More fantasizing, hypothesizing and Beatle-izing on what might happen were Paul and Ringo to decide to go on tour together. Not advertised as "a Beatles reunion", just two old rock and roll friends joining their talents to play some music (both together and separately), and to pay tribute to some of their comrades in guitar-based arms.
2025.40 Looking for Lennon (review/overview)
Lonnie Pena and I dive into YouTube (and BluRay/DVD) as we consider the 2018 Documentary "Looking For Lennon". David Bedford and Roger Appleton consider the Lennons as they came to Liverpool from Ireland, through to Alf and Julia, and then young John's unconventional upbringing from Mimi and Julia, and how all this would lead to Lennon's reaction to schooling and authority, which would eventual
2025.39 Single Fantasy! Paul and Ringo!
This week we play a little "What If" and consider what Paul might choose to play were he and Ringo to decide to go on the road for a tour of indeterminate length. More Beatles? More solo? Would he take advantage of the "Wings-mania" that (hopefully) will be running the country in the next few months? Marv and I consider the possibilities and playlists, with Ringo's side (eventually)
2025.38 Hari, Oates ... and Idle?
Lots of funny costumes this month, as George, Eric, Neil, the Splinter Boys, Hall and Oates all hang out together. They are joined by Macca, Spinal Tap, news concerning Paul's additional tour dates, Ringo talking about Mae West (but not her sweaty vest), and others!
2025.37 Splinter, Larry Hosford, Legs Larry Smith, Tom Scott, George Harrison ... and Wings?
The next disc in "Looney" turns into a discussion of the "Wings Anthology". We talk, clips of Paul (and friends) covering many of the songs on the LP, and chat concerning John and Paul in the seventies. We do finally get to "George and..." (it will be completed next week), as we talk about songs George guests on from Splinter (their second album, including ... a bit of Japanese), Tom Sco
2025.36 Lennon Acoustic
Martin and I go back a bit more than twenty years to a time before Superdeluxe Editions, when the Lennon estate was uncertain of the best way to proceed. Their decision? An album called "Acoustic." Part "Unplugged", part "Live", part "Unreleased" Unfortunately, too much of it felt like "Sampler for the Lennon Anthology we just released." Has time helped, hurt, or not changed the re
2025.35 Revolver vs. Pepper
Lonnie Pena and I talk Anthologies 1-3, the previous video releases, and fun with Disney+. We follow with thoughts on the last twenty years of "Revolver" and "Sgt. Pepper". Rolling Stone Magazine has had Pepper on a bit of a downward trajectory (it was "the greatest album of all time in 2003"), while Revolver has maintained a higher standing. Why? Was it the standardization of the cat
2025.34 Woman is ... + Anthology 4
Jon Stone, Marv and I chat about the elephant in the room concerning the new Lennon "Power to the People" box, contemplate the original "Some Time in New York City", and (with a little help from our friendly neighborhood Tarot card reader) do some divination on the newly announced "Anthology 4". #madeonzencastr.
2025.33 Wings Over Nottingham, 1972
Paul or Nothing's own Sam Whiles guests for a discussion/review of the recently released "Wings over Nottingham" upgrade tape. We get to hear every song (although not every version) played on what is genuinely the "test flight" of Paul McCartney's new band in 1972. Blues jams, "My Love", "Lucille" and some little Richard, along with the new single he wrote AND recorded in the weeks prior t
2025.32 Solo Beatles cover art!
Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena and I sit down to chat about the inserts, posters and album covers of the Solo Beatles through the years. Tune in as we chat about the visual side of LPs, our faavorites, and ... less so!
2025.r01 When They Was Fab Classic! Joe Baiardi, Jamie Daruwala.
From April 2017, in honor of friend of the show Jamie Daruwala joining the Fab 5, I revive a retro episode first aired in April of 2017, where I was joined by what will now be "Nurk Twins - mania". If you have ever wanted to know about the life of local and regional musicians and becoming a "Tribute Paul McCartney" - Tune in and Enjoy!
2025.31 Splinter, Monty Python, Alvin Lee, Ronnie Wood, Cheech and Chong ... and George Harrison!
More of the songs George was involved in that did not come out under his own name. This week we look at the first Splinter album, Alvin Lee, Cheech and Chong, Monty Python, Son of Schmilsson (did you know that cover was taken at Friar Park!) and more! #maadeonzencastr.
2025.30 The Gab Four - Covers the Beatles could and Should(?) have done? Part Two!
Lonnie and Jon get their turn at speculating on the covers that might've been, and we all get to flip our records for side two! We also talk about the news of the day, and editorialize (and reminisce) a bit about the Ed Sullivan Theater! Not quite from CBS Studio 50, but definitely from somewhere over the rainbow, more Gab Four!
2025.29 The Gab Four - Covers the Beatles could and Should(?) have done? Part One!
Lonnie, Jon Stone, Marv and I together again for another Gab Four! After a somewhat lengthy news segment, we start in on our next topic - "12 covers the Beatles Should (and Could) have done!" We also discuss where these versions might have been released. More singles? More B-sides? Maybe an album somewhere along the way? We start today, with much more coming next week! #MadeonZenca
2025.28 All My Loving (Ajjancy, Perdomo and more)
Our super-chat with The Ajjancy and Fernando Perdomo continues. More on covering Beatles songs, Fernando's "Brush With Beatles-doc greatness", and Marv and I consider a number of different covers of "All My Loving", and how they fit in with many of he things we've discussed through out chat! #madeonzencaster
2025.b02 Peace and Love 2025!
Start this at 11:45 AM, and celebrate Peace and Love with Ringo Starr on July 7, 2025. Happy 85th Birthday!
2025.27 Covering the Beatles (George "the ajjancy" Ajjan, Fernando Perdomo and Laurence Juber) Pt.1
Marv and I have three special guests to discuss the business of discussing Beatles songs. The ajjancy has just released his cover of "Blackbird", which features Fernando ("RAM ON tribute") Perdomo, and Laurence ("needs no introduction") Juber. Some diversions, some music theory and plenty of chat on reharmonization, simplification and some of the different ways to cover the Beatles and solo B
2025.26 Press to Play - that unmistakable eighties sound
Marv and I are joined by Luca Perasi, as we discuss one of his latest books, "Press to Play: That Unmistakable 80s Sound." We talk about his book, the album, the single "Spies Like Us" and many other things going on in McCartney land, post Broad Street, and before things moved toward "Flowers in the Dirt" and the eighties run!
2025.25 Paul McCartney, Brian Wilson, Dave Grohl, Sirvana, Neil Young, Ringo Starr and more....
In honor of Paul's Birthday, Marv and I look at Paul with others. Sometimes it was at a big event, sometimes it was at a McCartney show with the McCartney band, and sometimes in the shows of folks like Bruce, Neil or the Foo's. #madeonzencastr
2025.b01 Tribute to Brian Wilson and Sly Stone
In honor of Brian Wilson's posting, a bonus episode. Queen of All Beatles Media Kit O'Toole joins Marv and myself as we honor and remember two musical giants, on the occasion of the anniversary of Brian Wilson's birth. A bit off topic, but there is plenty of Beatles content, and there is no question the Beatles as we know them would've been very different without Brian Wilson and the Beach b
2025.24 Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, Rick Derringer, Wally Palmer, Richard Page and Greg Bissonette
This week Lonnie and I go back to 2010/2011 and consider the most recent world tour of Ringo and the All Starr's. From "Hang on Sloopy" to "Frankenstein" to Kyrie, and lots from Ringo's then new record! All we are saying is Give Peace a Chance with a Little Help from Your Friends.
2025.23 Brian in 1964
Two appearances from Brian Epstein in 1964. An October spot on "What's My Line?", where panelists try and deduce the role that [sic] "Barry Epstein" plays within the Beatles organization. Despite Paul Anka excusing himself (Anka knew Brian), the other panelists managed to figure out the "line" of Brian pretty quickly! This is followed by a discussion surrounding Brian on "Talking Frankly
2025.22 Chris O'Dell - Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Queen, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Peter Asher and More...
Marv and I are honored to be joined by Chris O'Dell, as we discuss her travels through rock and roll. After some initial forays into the industry, she met Derek Taylor (who introduced her to her new roommate, Teri Garr. Soon enough, she found herself in EMI with the Beatles (and cameo-ing on both "Hey Jude" and "Revolution"), the Apple rooftop, then the Concert for BanglaDesh, the Rolling
2025.21 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part Two
More from the Gab Four. Jon, Lonnie, Martin and I continue our thoughts on Beatles 1969 - Abbey Road and ??? What else might the sessions of January 1969 become? Each of us assembled significantly different album(s) from the multitudes of songs rehearsed, jammed or half-remembered by the Beatles (and captured for us on the nagras). Tune in and see who you agree with, or who you don't!
2025.20 The Gab Four - Alternate albums from the Get Back Sessions! Part One
Gab Four together again. Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and myself sit down to consider alternate albums that might've come out of the January 1969 sessions. Beware, the ripples through time extend well beyond a single record. What happens to the film? Abbey Road? Do all roads lead to "For You Blue?" George Martin, Glyn Johns and others guest. More next week!
2025.19 George Harrison, David Bromberg, Jesse Ed Davis, Don Nix, Bobby Keys and Nicky Hopkins
George Harrison played with many associates of both Dylan and the Stones. Bobby Keys was one of the most renowned sax men of rock and roll, Nicky Hopkins contributed to the buzz of "Revolution", and Jesse "Ed" Davis had his fingerprints all over early seventies solo Beatles. This week, we consider some recordings, most made at Apple Studios, most featuring George Harrison on electric (usually
2025.18 McCartney Politics Part II (1972-present)
More of Paul McCartney and his political notions. Animal Rights, Gun Violence, "No More Landmines", and the environment have been a big part of the "McCartney brand" for the last 30-35 years. We continue from last week, as we touch on nearly a full album of political thought from "the cute Beatle", and how Paul's brand of radicalism was both similar and different to that of his bandmate Joh
2025.17 McCartney Politics Part I (1964-1972)
Following on from "One to One", Martin and I spend this week and next discussing the politics of Paul (and Linda) McCartney. This week, the Beatle years. How Paul brought John into the peace movement (and possibly why he deserves that credit on "Give Peace a Chance"), McCartney and Bertrand Russell, Blackbird, Commonwealth and on through the early solo years. Next week, a rundown on solo
2025.16 John Lennon One to One in IMAX
Lonnie Pena and I (separately) saw "One to One: John & Yoko" in IMAX from Magnolia Pictures during it's recent run (it is still available in selected theaters, and pay streaming in May). Our first thought? They really should have emphasized that "Year in the Life" subtitle a bit more. Other than that? Tune in and find out!
2025.15 Olivia Arias, Los Angeles, the Knack, Harry and Holsteins!
More from Lonnie's Scrapbook as we shoot back to the late nineteen seventies and consider the Knack (the band, not the noun or the film), George Harrison's wedding to Olivia, the 1979 fire at Ringo's residence, the aftermath of Paul McCartney / January 1981, and the farms of John and Yoko - including their Holstein cattle (Mango the cow!).
2025.14 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.2
More from the Gab Four! Lonnie, Jon, Martin and I wander from Revolver through the Beatles era, passing by landmarks including "Teddy Boy", "Ms. L.", "Goodnight Vienna", "Lavatory Lil", Mr. Double-It-Up", and the "Dark Sweet Lady". Stories and characters you know and love, and maybe some you should discover! Who doesn't want two girls [or young men] in the back, calling them Daddy?
2025.13 Gab Four March - Beatles Character and Story Songwriting, Pt.1
A Gab Four spectacular! Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell and I gathered to talk about the characters and stories in Beatles songs. They started with covers of folks like Long Tall Sally, and this episode takes us through Rubber Soul, where the band gives us Michelle, the Nowhere Man, and asks about the possibility of exchanging golden rings in favor of getting behind the wheel to "Dri
2025.12 George Harrison, Gary Wright and Billy Preston!
George was quite busy between "All Things Must Pass" and "The Concert for Bangladesh". However, many of the things he played on were not under his own name! We look at two projects where George was a significant contributer: Gary Wright's "Footprint", and Billy Preston's "I Wrote a Simple Song". Excellent playing, and a link between George's Beatles guitar-playing, his work on "All Th
2025.11 Ringo at the Ryman on CBS
Lonnie and I chat about the CBS version of "Ringo and Friends at the Ryman" which aired on Monday, March 10, 2025. Jack White, Sheryl Crow, and even Larkin Poe honor the man, the music, the COUNTRY legend that is Ringo Starr.
2025.10 Spot the Looney - The Ultimate Cash Grab (Disc One)
Marv and I sit down to talk the first disc of the new 2024 edition of the Internet favorite "Spot the Looney". Ever wondered where you could find those rarities George Harrison played on that are not readily available from Apple (records or Music)? Try this box. Harry, Derek and the Dominoes, the Remo Four, the Silkie, Bobby Whitlock, Ashton Gardner & Dyke and MORE can be found on j
2025.09 FAMSF - Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm (Sally Martin Katz)
Kit O'Toole and I are honored to speak with Sally Martin Katz, the Photo Curator for the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco as Paul McCartney's "Eyes of the Storm" photo exhibition comes to the deYoung museum in the Bay Area. We talk about the exhibition, the photos, and the role photography and photographers weave around the life story of Paul McCartney.
2025.08 The Beatles years through the lens of George Harrison's Birthday!
What ties Studio Two, the Casbah Coffee Club, the Bahamas, Rishikesh, and an airplane returning to London with the Beatles? George Harrison's birthday! After the news (where Kit once again drops in her mellifluous tones), we consider the changes in George and the Beatles as he moved from his nineteenth birthday to his twenty-second.
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