Beatles News Briefs

#122 - Unseen Beatles Candlestick Park Photos Revealed In New Jim Marshall book

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:56:52 -0700

This week’s episode takes a deep dive into The Beatles by Jim Marshall – Candlestick Park Live, the newly released book showcasing a remarkable collection of never‑before‑seen photos from The Beatles’ final ticketed concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco on August 29, 1966. The book also includes a rich archive of images from the band’s 1965 Cow Palace performance, offering an intimate look at two historic moments in Beatles history.

We’re joined by Amanda Davis, former assistant to legendary rock photographer Jim Marshall, along with veteran music journalist Joel Selvin, who contributed an in‑depth essay exploring the cultural impact and behind‑the‑scenes story of the 1966 show.

If you usually listen just to the audio version, this is a great week to check out our YouTube video edition, which features some of Marshall’s iconic photos and a selection of the previously unseen photographs that are included in the book.

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#121 - Special: The Beatles - The Prisoner Connection

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 -0700

Dive into a one‑of‑a‑kind conversation connecting The Beatles, the iconic 1960s TV series The Prisoner, and the legendary Welsh village of Portmeirion. In this special episode, Beatles News Briefs host and veteran Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci is joined by renowned archivist Keith Badman and Meurig Jones, Portmeirion’s longtime location manager, for an unforgettable deep‑dive into music history, television culture, and rare behind‑the‑scenes stories.

Speaking to us directly from inside Portmeirion, Jones shares exclusive, little‑known accounts of the Beatles’ visits to the village—stories involving all four Beatles and many of their closest associates. Discover why the band was fascinated by The Prisoner, how the show’s surreal setting influenced them, and what kept drawing them, most of all George Harrison, back to this magical location.

Fresh from his own recent trip, Keith Badman adds vivid details about exploring the filming sites, the Beatles‑related landmarks, and the enduring cultural impact of both the band and the series.

This episode is packed with rare insights, historical gems, and fun, engaging storytelling—a must‑see and/or hear for Beatles fans, The Prisoner devotees, and anyone captivated by Portmeirion’s unique charm.

And there's a bonus for those who view it on YouTube: The video version includes photos provided by Meurig Jones.

#120 - Beatlemania gone wild - Author Dave Schwensen to expand "The Beatles in Cleveland"

Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 -0700

Our guest this week is author Dave Schwensen,, whose book "The Beatles In Cleveland," is the authoritative work on the two Beatles concerts in that city that were stopped by the police because of riotous fans. Schwensen announces here he's releasing an expanded edition of that book and he tells us all about it. We also review Paul McCartney's new "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" album. And we'll also some Beatles news briefs as well. Ready? Steady? Go!

P.S. if you go to our video version of this podcast on YouTube, you'll see two unreleased photos of Micky Dolenz and Davy Jones with Dave Schwensen.

#119 - Beatles Anthology insider and archivist Keith Badman on digging for music treasures, upcoming book

Fri, 08 May 2026 20:09:34 -0700

Welcome back, everyone! I’m your host, Steve Marinucci — and today’s episode is a big one.

We’re joined by someone who was inside one of the most ambitious Beatles projects ever created: Keith Badman, who worked on the original Beatles Anthology and is a veteran of major pop‑music deep‑dives.

Keith pulls back the curtain on what it was really like to help build the Anthology, the hunt for never‑before‑seen clips, and the detective work required to bring lost Beatles and pop music history back to life. He'll relate the story of showing a found clip to a British singing legend and their reaction. He even teases the subject of his next Beatles history book — a project packed with archival discoveries and now nearing the finish line.

Plus, we’ll share a review of “John & Yoko: Power to the People” and wrap up with the latest Beatles News Briefs you need to know.

Here we go.

#118 - Spencer Leigh on Liverpool landmarks, plus McCartney listening session, more

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0700

UK author and broadcaster Spencer Leigh joins Steve Marinucci to discuss the fight to save Liverpool’s music landmarks and shares revealing Beatles stories about Brian Epstein and the firing of Pete Best. We also talk with Luis Lopez, one of the “Lucky 39” invited to the secret Paul McCartney listening session for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" — complete with a surprise appearance by Paul himself. Luis gives an inside look at the whole adventure. Plus: our review of the new documentary "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man" and early thoughts on Ringo Starr’s new album "Long Long Road."

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#117 Women's History of the Beatles/new Peter Asher documentary

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:25:25 -0700

In the first part of the show, we feature four female Beatles scholars, including author Christine Feldman-Barrett talking about her book "A Women's History of the Beatles." In part two, we feature an exclusive interview with Don Geller and Dayna Goldfine, the co-producers of the new documentary "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man" on the making of the film. A lot for you to listen to and to discuss here. We hope you enjoy it, give us a like on the video and subscribe so you can get first word of our newest episodes.

#116 Seeing The Beatles!! -- Fan accounts and exclusive interview with DJ legend Johnny Holliday, who co-emceed the Beatles' final show.

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:34:31 -0700

In a special two-segment show, Beatles News Briefs presents "Seeing the Beatles" with fan accounts of seeing the Beatles (as a group) in concert at several U.S. concerts and, in the second half of the show, an exclusive interview with disc jockey legend Johnny Holliday, who co-emceed the Beatles' final concert at Candlestick Park on Aug. 29, 1966. You hear fans' stories of trying to get to their hotel rooms, the concert experience and the music they played. And Johnny Holliday, who is a member of both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame, tells what it was like socializing with the Beatles and the weather at the often chilly Candlestick Park where the show was held. He also talks about working with the Monkees and other bands, and his work as a major league baseball announcer and his current work as a sportscaster for the University of Maryland. A great show you won't want to miss. Hear it on your favorite podcast provider or see it on video on YouTube.

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And be sure to check out our special "Beatles News Briefs -- Seeing the Beatles" playlist on YouTube with airchecks of DJ legend Johnny Holliday, including promos on KYA Radio in San Francisco for the Candlestick concert and a Levi's ad with the Jefferson Airplane mentioned in the show, an interview with a teenage Meryl Streep at a Beatles concert plus video clips of the Beatles at various venues on U.S. tours. You can find it at this link.

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:10:04 -0700

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#115 - Inside "The McCartney Legacy" with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:48:44 -0700

This week, we take a deep dive into "The McCartney Legacy" with Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair, the co-authors of an incredible series of encyclopedic volumes (two down, one coming and more to go) that probe the McCartney mystique as it's never been done before. This is also special for me with this mini-reunion with Allan Kozinn, one of my old Things We Said Today cohorts. Then we finish off with some Beatles news briefs. Hang onto your ears because here we go!

#114 - Mark Lewisohn on "Evolver '62," "Tune In," and more

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 20:59:21 -0800

Esteemed Beatles researcher and historian Mark Lewisohn talks with veteran Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci about his recently released film of his lecture "'Evolver '62" and the reason 1962 was such a pivotal year for The Beatles, his progress on his monumental Beatles history trilogy "Tune In", some recent discoveries, his opinions of the Beatles' "Anthology 4" and the recent Decca tape discovery in Canada and lots more. If you enjoy this or any of our shows, please give us a "thumbs up," SUBSCRIBE, and let your friends know about us. We have some special shows in the works you won't want to miss.

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#113 - Debbie Greenberg, author of "Cavern Club: The Inside Story," on seeing The Beatles at the Cavern

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:42:08 -0800

Debbie Greenberg, author of "Cavern Club: The Inside Story," whose father owned the Cavern Club for several years, talks about what it was like seeing The Beatles there, knowing the families of the band and what it was like just being in the Cavern in those wild and crazy days. Also, we have some Beatles news briefs, including the announcement of a new book from one of the Beatles, and a review of the documentaries "Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It" and Paul McCartney's "Man On the Run." And even more. Please give us a LIKE or, better yet, hit the subscribe button to get the latest show. Thanks for listening!

#112 - Author Madeline Bocaro reviews Yoko Ono's life and her legacy for her 93rd birthday

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:58:23 -0800

Author Madeline Bocaro, author of the Yoko Ono biography "In My Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono," talks with veteran Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci as they celebrate Yoko's 93rd birthday on Feb. 18, 2026, and discuss what, despite the criticism and negative press she has received in the past, what her legacy should look like in Beatles history. And make no mistake about it -- it looks to be a bright one.

#111 - Imagining All the People - An interview with author and poet Marcus Benjamin Ray Bradley

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 15:36:17 -0800

Imagine if the people in the Beatles' songs were real? That's what author Marcus Benjamin Ray Bradley's new book, "Imagining All the People" is all about -- a poetic re-telling of the people imagined in the lyrics of the Beatles in their songs. Bradley discusses the idea behind the book, the cooperative effort that put it together and his work in writing it. It's a geeky idea that takes the Beatles' songs places you'd never thought they'd go. Plus we have some late-breaking Beatles News Briefs. Have a listen! (You can find a video version on YouTube.)

#110 - Piers Hemmingsen on the new ”The Beatles in Canada (Blue Book)” and Beatlemania in Canada

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:08:59 -0800

Canadian Beatles history authority Piers Hemmingsen and host Steve Marinucci discuss the recently published Blue Book volume of his "The Beatles In Canada" series and some of the ways that Beatlemania in Canada differed from America. We also talk about the unreleased Beatles '65 Toronto soundboard.

Among the other things we discuss are the Canadian Broadcasting Company's archival show "How the Beatles Changed the World." You can hear it here: How the Beatles Changed the World | CBC.ca Another program that Piers and I discuss is this short report on the Sgt. Pepper album. And there's a third CBC program we found, this one from Oct. 4, 1964, called Beatlemania Takes Toronto in 1964.

(Note: This video version of our podcast is our first one and somewhat of an experiment. Let us know what you think at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. The video version of the podcast is available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/B8IStqFy4UA. The audio version is available in all the usual places where you get your podcasts.

#Beatles #Beatlemania #PiersHemmingsen #Canada #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr @followers

#109 - Looking back at our 2025 shows with Ringo Starr and help from many friends!

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:21:40 -0800

On this special show, we take a look back at some memorable moments from the shows we did in 2025. You'll hear from Joey Molland, Bruce Spizer, Piers Hemmingsen, Jude Southerland Kessler, Cha-Chi Loprete, Chris O'Dell, Gary Von Scyoc, Candy Leonard, Michele Wood Marotta, Al Sussman, Madeline Bocaro, Laurie Kaye, Rob Frith, Alan Weiss, Andru Reeve, Simon Weitzman, Alan G. Parker, Susan Ryan, Jeff Fisk, Tom Craig, Fred Velez and Bob Gannon, plus a portion of a press conference with Ringo Starr and members of the All-Starr Band. We hope hearing all these special moments from the shows will make you want to listen to the full shows. You can hear all of our shows at http://podbean.marinucci.com or http://bystevemarinucci.blogspot.com or search for them on Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page.

CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you!

NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.

#108 - "Borrowed Time, Part 2": Journalist Alan Weiss, the first to report the news about John Lennon on 12/8/80

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 17:24:59 -0800

On Dec. 8, 1980, journalist Alan Weiss, a local TV news producer on WABC-TV in New York City, headed out on his motorcycle into the night. A crash with a taxi landed him in Roosevelt Hospital in New York City, where, lying on a gurney, he thought he heard a conversation that indicated that John Lennon had been shot and was in the emergency room next to him. How an injured Weiss managed to confirm the story and pass it first to his local news department, which then passed it on to the ABC network is part of the focus of our discussion in which we also examine how the local station and the network reacted to the story. The tragic news became one of the top stories of the year, for which Weiss won an Emmy. That and more on this edition of Beatles News Briefs hosted by Steve Marinucci. We hope you enjoy the show!

#107 "Borrowed Time, Part 1": Writer-director Alan G Parker on his new documentary "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade"

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 11:02:30 -0800

In the first of two shows on the new documentary "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade," which debuts in the U.S. Dec. 8, we talk to its writer-director Alan G. Parker, who takes us behind the scenes of the making of the film that includes previously unseen and unheard details of a lavish tour planned by John Lennon and Yoko Ono to promote their "Double Fantasy" album. According to Parker, Lennon said the tour was designed to give Mick Jagger and Elton John "ulcers." We'll also bring you up to speed with some late-breaking Beatles news briefs and share our thoughts on the Anthology Collection, with a special focus on Anthology 4. We hope you enjoy the show! #JohnLennon #Beatles #BorrowedTime

#106 - George Harrison was here! Photos of his 1970 Florida visit are revealed!

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 19:42:26 -0800

In 1970, George Harrison and Pattie Boyd visited Florida to see relatives. While locals had passed on stories of the trip, no photos had emerged until recently. Jeff Fisk of the Deerfield Historical Society, along with photographer Tom Craig who prepared the photos for display, Margot Winick of the Beatles In Florida Facebook page and Sara Schmidt of the Meet the Beatles for Real website talk about how the photos were discovered and put on display. Jeff Fisk will also discuss his upcoming a free lecture Nov. 19 on the photos. You can see some of the pictures of George's visit at Pierwalkdeerfieldbeach.com, on YouTube, on Meet the Beatles For Real and on Instagram. Be sure to follow us, like us and review us (nicely, we hope!). (Poster here from exhibit just held. Courtesy Deerfield Beach Historical Society.)

#105 - Charles Rosenay and Chachi Loprete talk about their Beatle-themed bash on Sunday

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:07:09 -0800

Charles Rosenay!!! and Chachi Loprete, two well-known figures in the world of Beatles fandom, discuss their upcoming salute to Beatlemania taking place this Sunday, Nov. 16, in Arlington, Mass. featuring The Cyrkle, special guest Billy J. Kramer (both managed by legendary Beatles manager Brian Epstein), and the '60s Thunder. Listen to this podcast as Charles and Chachi preview some of what you'll see on Sunday and celebrate the magic of the Beatles.

#104 - Author Andru Reeve on why the 'Paul Is Dead' story still lives

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:29:38 -0800

If you think the whole "Paul Is Dead" tale is past history, you may be surprised to find out that there are people who not only still believe in it but also new clues have been added to the mix just recently. Andru Reeve, author of "Turn Me On Dead Man," (Amazon link), the most comprehensive book on the subject, talks about the history of this tale and why some Beatles fans still take it very seriously. We'll also talk about the most recent clues. And we'll have some great Beatles news for you. Welcome aboard and we hope you enjoy the show.

#103 - John & Yoko "Power To the People" box - Gary Van Scyoc of Elephant's Memory, Author Candy Leonard

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:25:20 -0700

A deep discussion into the new John Lennon & Yoko Ono box set "Power To the People" as Steve Marinucci talks first with author Candy Leonard ("Beatleness"), who looks back at the era in which the "Some Time In New York City" album was originally released and the difficulties Lennon and Ono faced with drug busts and immigration troubles. She also reveals some interesting news about her classic book, "Beatleness." Then Gary Van Scyoc, bassist with the Elephant's Memory Band, the group that played with John & Yoko on the "Some Time In New York City" album and the Willowbrook concert, discusses the history of the Elephant's Memory band, his thoughts on the box set, what it was like having John Lennon and Yoko Ono performing and recording with him and the band and tells some interesting stories about working with them. Steve also reviews the Power To the People box set and reports the latest Beatles news. Please take a moment and review our show where you get our podcast. It would really help us. And if you aren’t a subscriber already, please hit the subscribe button to join us for each great show. Thank you. We appreciate you! #Beatles #The Beatles #JohnLennon #GeorgeHarrison #PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr

#102 - Decca Tapes Part III - Rob Frith's true story of handing Paul McCartney a lost Decca Tapes reel

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:33:08 -0700

When we interviewed record dealer Rob Frith in show #91 in March, he told us about the Beatles Decca tape he had found in a collection he bought. After there were indications this wasn't just an ordinary tape, he said that if Paul McCartney wanted the tape, Frith would give it to him for free if he could give it to him personally. It was an idea that seemed like wishful thinking at the time, but believe it or not, it happened. He tells us the full story in detail -- what led to the meeting and what happened next (like Paul's reaction to getting the tape, having lunch with Paul and watching the band rehearse). And there's an even more unlikely finish to the story at the end that we didn't expect. Thanks for listening, and be sure to subscribe if you aren't a subscriber already. See you next time!

#100-#101 - Simon Weitzman on new film "A Love Letter To the Beatles"; Ringo Starr talks to the press

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:32:22 -0700

On this show, veteran Beatles news reporter Steve Marinucci interviews filmmaker Simon Weitzman ("Miss O'Dell"), director of the new film "A Love Letter To the Beatles," which will come out the first week of October. The cast includes Pete Best, The Quarrymen, Laurence Juber and Billy J. Kramer. Simon also talks about his other upcoming film projects with Mark Lewisohn, Beatles artist Shannon MacDonald and the Cavern Club/International Beatles Week celebration in Liverpool. Also, for those who didn't catch the video-only podcast of Ringo's September 9th press conference we posted on YouTube as show #100 we have portions of the audio here with Ringo, the All-Starrs and friends talking about the band and their tour and Ringo discussing his new book, art exhibit and next album. And we also have some late-breaking Beatles news. Thanks for listening. If you like the show, we'd encourage you to subscribe so you don't miss any of our future shows. And please pass the word to your friends. Thanks again for listening. We very much appreciate you. (Note: We've numbered this podcast as #100-#101 because of the Ringo video of show #100 that we included only on YouTube. This renumbering fills the gap in the show numbers. )

99 - News and Reviews: Beatles Anthology 4, Power To the People box set news, Borrowed Time Blu-ray review

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 16:28:21 -0700

A compact show filled with Beatles news and information (getting a plug in for my Facebook Beatles group .... come join us!) We start off with the news about the Beatles Anthology 4 set, then discuss the upcoming release of the John Lennon/Yoko Ono "Power To the People" box set and end it with a full review of the Alan G. Parker film "Borrowed Time: Lennon's Last Decade" which has yet to be seen or released in America. Want to see it? We'll tell you how. Be sure to give us a great review wherever you get your podcasts and please spread the word about our show. Thanks for listening. (Photos courtesy Apple Corps Ltd., the John Lennon Estate and Kaleidoscope Film Distribution.)

98 - "Miss O'Dell": Inside the book, the movie and her life with the Beatles

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 17:55:32 -0700

A revealing look at the film and the book "Miss O'Dell" with the book's author, Chris O'Dell, and the director of the film, Simon Weitzman. In the first part of the show, we go one-to-one with "Miss O'Dell" as she talks candidly about her adventurous life working for the Beatles at Apple and what led to the book becoming a movie. Then, in part 2, we'll bring in the director of "Miss O'Dell," Simon Weitzman, for a revealing look at how the movie was made and stories from Chris and Simon on the production of the film. You'll also hear more tales from Chris on working for The Beatles, Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, Queen and others. We'll close out the show with a brief Beatles news roundup. And we thank you for listening!

#97- Author, radio star Laurie Kaye on talking to Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, more (with clips)!

Sun, 18 May 2025 22:21:56 -0700

In her years of radio work, Laurie Kaye has talked to such rock luminaries as Paul McCartney (with wife Linda), George Harrison, Beatles producer George Martin, Little Richard, Mick Jagger, Bob Weir, The Ramones, Talking Heads and more. But it was her interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Dec. 8, 1980, the night he was murdered, that is the focus of her book "Confessions of a Rock 'n' Roll Name Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon's Last Interview." She talks about the Lennon interview, her Beatles interviews (with excerpts from each of her vintage Beatles interviews featured in this show) and more in this episode. We hope you enjoy the show! (Photos on YouTube: Book by Laurie Kaye/RKO Radio Team).

#96 - A revealing portrait of Yoko Ono from author Madeline Bocaro and Yoko herself!

Fri, 02 May 2025 13:41:29 -0700

An in-depth look at Yoko Ono the person with insights from author Madeline Bocaro ("In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono") plus a revealing interview with Yoko Ono herself done in October, 1987, in which she talks candidly about meeting John Lennon, the Beatles' breakup (and chances of a reunion), making the "Double Fantasy" album and the plans John and Yoko had made after "Double Fantasy" which didn't happen. We'll also review the movie "Midas Man." Please subscribe to us and give us a (hopefully) good review. We also love hearing your thoughts at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!!

95 - Songs, Pictures, Stories and Secrets Of The Fabulous Beatles on Vee-Jay Records With Bruce Spizer and Michele Wood Marotta

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:03:49 -0700

On this episode, we feature a very (very!) entertaining and lively discussion about the history of The Beatles on Vee-Jay Records with Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer ("The Beatles On Vee-Jay Records") and Michele Marotta, daughter of Randy Wood, who was head of Vee-Jay Records at the time The Beatles were on the label. In the main part of the discussion, we'll talk about the unique albums released by Vee-Jay, which was pretty much an all-in-the-family operation when The Beatles were on it. But we'll also cover some other things as well that you'll want to hear.

We'll also review the film "Daytime Revolution" and compare it to "One To One: John and Yoko," give you two more responses to the questions surrounding the Canadian Decca tapes mystery and we'll finish with some Beatles News Briefs to close out the program. Thanks very much for tuning in and we hope (we know) you'll enjoy the show.

#94 - Our review of "One To One: John & Yoko" film

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:58:27 -0700

On this show, we review the new film "One To One: John & Yoko" heading to theaters on April 11 before being streamed on MAX later on. We also cover a breaking news story from the last few days. If you like us, please follow us and subscribe. Send questions or comments to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. Be sure to catch episode #93 with our interviews with John Lennon Series author Jude Southerland Kessler and Jack Herschorn, who adds a chapter to the Canada Decca tapes story. And thanks for listening!!

#93 - Jude Southerland Kessler on her new John Lennon book and more on the Canada Decca tapes discovery

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:54:58 -0700

We have two great guests for you in our latest Beatles News Briefs podcast. First is a talk with distinguished author Jude Southerland Kessler on her new John Lennon Series book, "Some Forever: Shades Of Life, Volume 2," about the momentous year of 1965 for Lennon and the Beatles, including the great concert at Shea Stadium and how Lennon's personal life was beginning to fray.

Next, following up on our show #91 about the recently surfaced Canadian Decca tapes, we go a little deeper into it and talk with Jack Herschorn, the man who actually first had the tape for many years. He tells how he came into possession of it and what he thought about it. We also include some news, including one late headline that broke while we were doing final editing of the show. If you don't subscribe, please do, and we would also appreciate a rating (good one, we hope) because Google loves nice ratings and reviews. You can find us at your favorite podcast supplier and on YouTube. You can go back and hear any of our shows at By Steve Marinucci.

Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the show. (Let us know, will you!!) Send feedback or questions to beatlenewsbriefs@gmail.com.

#92 - Susan Ryan Live From Day 3 of The Fest For Beatles Fans in Jersey City

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 14:41:58 -0700

Beatles News Briefs EXTRA SPECIAL - We talk to Susan Ryan LIVE from day 3 (Sunday) of The Fest For Beatles Fans NY Metro Fest 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, N.J. Susan, the owner of Fab4 NYC Walking Tours (website: Fab4NYCtours.weebly.com), is a devoted attendee of both the New York and Chicago Fests and is working as a moderator of panels at the NY Metro Fest this weekend. She tells us how things look with the attendance and the spirit of the event, plus Susan and Steve trade stories about memories of Fests they have attended.

Plus we read some of the responses we got to the question of which Beatles album (or single) made you a Beatles fan.

If you don't already, please subscribe and if you are a subscriber, leave us a good (we hope) review. (Google loves them!). You can write the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. Steve Marinucci is reachable at that address or you can join him online at his Beatles News and Information page on Facebook.

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#91 - The Beatles In Canada II - The Decca Tapes Mystery Examined

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 21:04:20 -0700

The news that a high quality copy of the Beatles 1/1/62 Decca Tapes Audition had surfaced in Canada started a lot of commentary and speculation among fans, social media and radio DJs on just what had been discovered. This episode of Beatles News Briefs does a deep dive and investigates this story by going to the source with interviews of the three men who found and have listened to the tape - Rob Frith of Neptoon Records, Larry Hennessey of Reel To Reel To Digital.com and Doug Shober, host of the music blog Noise From the Cranium -- who describe the tape and tells what they have. We also have statements from three renowned Beatles experts - Bruce Spizer, Piers Hemmingsen and Mark Lewisohn - on what the Canadian tape might be. And yours truly gives his comments to one of the songs on the tape which we heard in its entirety. It's the first real answers to the question of what this tape is and what this all means. And we would love to hear your comments. Send them to BeatlesNewsBriefs@gmail.com. And please subscribe and review our show. You can contact Steve at that email address or join him on Facebook on his Beatles News and Information page, with all the latest Beatles News and information, as the title says. Be seeing you.

#90 - The Beatles In Canada - Featuring interviews with John Brower and Piers Hemmingsen

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:00:41 -0700

A very entertaining and informative look back at the history of The Beatles In Canada with two superb interviews. The first is with John Brower, co-promoter of the 1969 Toronto Rock 'n' Roll Revival that featured John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band, plus veteran rockers Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry and Bo Diddley, plus The Doors and Alice Cooper. Brower tells some wonderful stories about how John Lennon became part of the show and also discusses the recent documentary, "Revival '69: The Concert That Rocked The World," with which he was involved. Then we talk with noted Beatles In Canada authority Piers Hemmingsen. He talks about how The Beatles were known to Canadian radio listeners before Americans, his work with the Toronto '65 live Beatles concert tapes, and how the tapes, which were great quality when he found them, turned out to be even better quality than he originally thought, and what might be in store with the Beatles' Hamburg tapes. All that plus news and reviews and just a whole lot of shakin' goin' on. Step right up and listen. And be sure to subscribe, review, follow us, and pass the word (and our link) around. Send your comments to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you. And thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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#89 - Tribute to Joey Molland with previously unreleased interview, tributes

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:48:45 -0800

A special tribute to Joey Molland. Listen to a wonderful previously unheard interview that we did with Joey in 2017 in which he talks about recording the "Straight Up" album with producers George Harrison and Todd Rundgren, and also working with Billy Preston. We also feature interviews with Keith Putney of Keith Putney Productions, who promoted many of his shows, and Ellen Guerlio, Event Manager of Keith Putney Productions who worked with Joey on those shows. Also included in the show are tributes posted on the internet from friends and colleagues. R.I.P. Joey Molland. Send your comments to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.

#88 - Authors Fred Velez (The Monkees) and Luca Perasi (his books on the solo Beatles)

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:00:00 -0800

Today we have two guests. First is author Fred Velez, who has written two books on The Monkees, and we discuss, on Peter Tork's birthday, how The Monkees were big fans of The Beatles with Fred revealing some of his personal encounters with them. We also have author Luca Perasi, who talks about his past books about solo Beatle careers and reveals some news about a new one. Plus we have some news for you. Enjoy! Send your comments to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you.

#87 - McCartney Bowery Ballroom Shows Part II -- EXCLUSIVE -- Bob Gannon with his thoughts on seeing Paul McCartney at the Bowery Ballroom

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 16:38:57 -0800

The second of two shows we've done this week on the Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom shows, which were at a much tinier venue than the type McCartney usually plays. Here, Bob Gannon, who also attended the Wednesday Feb. 12th show, gives details on the Bowery Ballroom show he attended, but also discusses other McCartney shows around the world he's seen. Have a listen and enjoy the show. Send comments to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com.

Be sure to listen to Part I of our Bowery Ballroom coverage. It's show No. 86, an interview with P.J. Maclen, another McCartney fan, who attended the Wednesday show.

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#86 - EXCLUSIVE! PJ Maclen's eyewitness account of the 2nd Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom concert on 2/12/25

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 16:12:10 -0800

PJ Maclen, one of the lucky Paul McCartney fans who attended his surprise Bowery Ballroom concerts this week in New York City talks about how he got tickets, what it was like in the show in this incredibly small venue, the celebrities who attended, the merchandise there, and his memories of the show. We'll also have some news briefs.

After listening to this, please listen to Part 2 of our Bowery Ballroom concert coverage and an interview with McCartney fan Bob Gannon, who also attended the Wednesday show, the second of three shows McCartney played at the small venue the week of 2/9/25. Please subscribe if you aren't already a subscriber, pass the word about the show and give us a four-star review. Google loves these. :) And thanks for listening. Send your comments and suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com.

#85 - Beatles authors Candy Leonard and Al Sussman discuss how The Beatles made America fab in 1964

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 18:02:36 -0800

Listen to distinguished Beatles authors Candy Leonard ("Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade The World") and Al Sussman ("Changin' Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation") and Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci in a great deep dive roundtable discussion on what the world was like in 1964 when the Beatles arrived in America, how the country reacted and how Beatlemania lives on in the 21st century. Plus news and information and an audience participation question. Please send your comments and questions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com.

84 - Highlights of Ringo press conference 1-15-25 EXPANDED VERSION

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:46:17 -0800

This is an expanded version of podcast #84 with additional highlights of Ringo's press conference from January 15, 2025. From the stage of Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, Ringo and T-Bone Burnett discuss Ringo’s just released album “Look Up.”

84 - Ringo press conference highlights 1-15-25 Ryman Auditorium Nashville

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:29:21 -0800

Some highlights of the press conference by Ringo Starr and T-Bone Burnett to promote Ringo's new "Look Up" album. The press conference took place at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.

83 - New solo Beatles releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 18:34:30 -0700

We review three recent releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Enjoy!!! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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#82 - Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle on their career, Brian Epstein and touring with the Beatles

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:15:21 -0700

On this episode, we welcome Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle, the group whose Top 20 hits "Red Rubber Ball" (written by Paul Simon) and "Turn-Down Day" were familiar to AM audiences during 1966. But The Cyrkle's history also includes a huge Beatles connection, since they were managed by Brian Epstein and also went on tour with The Beatles in the U.S. He'll talk about all that and their current doings (which include a new album). Thanks for listening!

#81 - Jenny Boyd, author of ”Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse”

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:16:01 -0700

On this show, we talk to author Jenny Boyd about her new book, "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse." The sister of Pattie Boyd, former wife of Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac, she talks about Pattie, George Harrison, meditation, the Maharishi, how she inspired two songs and much much more. Please spread the news (Briefs). Thanks and enjoy the show! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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#80 - EXCLUSIVE! Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River on how the coronavirus situation is affecting the show

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:13:33 -0700

In another Beatles News Briefs Extra show, Gary Jacob of Abbey Road tells us the latest plans for the show in the wake of the coronavirus. Visit his website at http://www.arotr.com.

#79 - EXCLUSIVE! Mark Lapidos, founder of Fest for Beatles Fans, on the show's postponement for coronavirus -- and the new Get Back film

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 02:00:00 -0700

In an exclusive interview taped March 11, Mark Lapidos tells us exclusively about the postponement of the Fest For Beatles Fans because of the coronavirus pandemic. We also both talk about the announcement of the new Beatles "Get Back" film in September. Be sure to visit Mark's website at www.thefest.com.

#78 - Charles Rosenay remembers his friend Peter Tork of The Monkees

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 04:23:17 -0800

Charles Rosenay!!! shares his memories about his friend The Monkees' Peter Tork, who was a guest at his shows in the past, and the upcoming tribute he's putting on for him Feb. 8 in Connecticut. (For tickets or information, go to www.monkeesfanconvention.com.) As a special feature, the show also includes some rare audio of Tork at Rosenay's 2009 BeatExpo where he talked about both The Monkees and The Beatles. Pass the word and don't miss this special episode. Thanks for listening.

77 - Introducing the new Weeklings '3' album with Zeek and Lefty Weekling

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:30:00 -0800

Our special guests on this show are Zeek and Lefty Weekling (Bob Burger and Glenn Burtnik) who discuss the making of the brand-new album "3," out Jan. 17, working with Peter "Herman" Noone (who's featured on one track) and their unique cover of "Baby You're a Rich Man," among many other surprises in this show. Thanks for listening!!

#76 - Beatles News Briefs Extra!: Special guest Peter Asher, Ringo live report, more

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:06:54 -0700

We have a "really big shew" on this edition with our exclusive interview with special guest Peter Asher, who talks about his new book "The Beatles: From A to Zed" and a whole lot more. We also have a report on Ringo's Los Angeles live interview and the surprise a fan found at a record show. Thanks for listening, please subscribe and pass the word about our show!!

#75 - Reviewing Ringo's new album, latest Beatles news, chart news

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 17:24:17 -0700

Peace and love, peace and love! Today we feature our review of Ringo's new "What's My Name" album along with the latest Beatles news (including London police caught on Abbey Road crosswalk) and the latest chart news. Subscribe. Spread the word. (Your use of Amazon links helps us. Thank you.)

#74 - EXTRA! - Jean Catharell on the campaign for a Brian Epstein statue in Liverpool

Sat, 12 Oct 2019 21:45:42 -0700

On this special EXTRA! edition, Jean Catharell talks about the campaign to put up a statue for Brian Epstein in Liverpool. Time is running out and the campaign needs your help. You can donate at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/the-brian-epstein-statue-project. The statue has been endorsed publicly by the Epstein family and the family of the late Cilla Black, among others.

#73 - The road to Abbey Road (with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard)

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 18:48:03 -0700

This show features a discussion with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," on what was going on in the world at the time the "Abbey Road" album was released and how it affected fans. Also included is our usual rundown of the latest Beatles news and features and maybe a couple of surprises. Thanks to all our recent new subscribers and pass the word. If you don't subscribe already, please do. And thanks for listening!!

#72 - First thoughts on the 50th anniversary Abbey Road deluxe box set - yes, really!

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 15:18:14 -0700

We give you the first rundown on the new Abbey Road 50th anniversary deluxe box set - our thoughts on the set and a complete description of what you'll hear, including a detailed rundown on the outtakes in the set. Thanks for listening and we hope you'll spread the word about the show.

#71 - New Ringo album, Beatles "rediscovered" Abbey Road tape, more

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 08:58:20 -0700

Lots of news in this latest edition headlined by the official announcement of Ringo's new album and Paul McCartney's contribution to it, the controversial tape of the Beatles discussing their future work after Abbey Road, plus news on Brian Epstein, the 2020 edition of Abbey Road on the River, the latest chart news and much more. Thanks for listening and pass the word!

#70 - Report from International Beatle Week, Johnathan Pushkar interview

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 21:52:26 -0700

A special two-part show features a report from the scene in Liverpool at International Beatle Week with American Beatles fan Olivia Anne Morris Fuchs, Jon Keats from the Cavern Club, who is one of the organizers and Danilo Fiani, who plays George Harrison in the Brazilian Beatles tribute band the BlueBeetles. Also in the show is an interview with Johnathan Pushkar, whose new single, "Isabella," just was released. He'll talk about the song, its influences, his upcoming album (and some of the celebrity players) and his connection with Micky Dolenz of the Monkees. Plus the latest Beatles news, including the new Billboard chart positions and the sudden rise in popularity of a certain Beatles album. Spread the word and thanks for listening! (Our special thanks to Johnathan Pushkar and Marty Scott of JEM Records for allowing us to play "Isabella" in the show.)

#69 - All news: Ringo, Peter Fonda, video and book news

Sat, 17 Aug 2019 15:07:54 -0700

A full show of news: The passing of Peter Fonda and the Beatles song he inspired, new book and video news, UK chart update and what Beatles video is out there for streaming. Thanks for listening!

#68 - More on Abbey Road crossing 50th with British Beatles guide Richard Porter

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 10:26:27 -0700

British Beatles tour guide Richard Porter (www.beatlesinlondon.com) talks about what the scene was like at Abbey Road on the day of the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' iconic crossing photo and also reveals a few things you may not know. Plus we give the latest Beatles news including a new guest appearance by Paul McCartney. Listen now!

#67 - EXTRA! Beatles 'Abbey Road' crossing 50th anniversary special

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 20:03:27 -0700

On this very special EXTRA! show taped Aug. 8 on the 50th anniversary of the Beatles' photo shoot for the cover of the "Abbey Road" album, we cover the story internationally. We discuss the announcement and the new sets, plus we have exclusive interviews with three distinguished Beatles authors who have written recent books on the album -- Ken McNab ("And In the End"), Kenneth Womack ("Solid State: The Story of Abbey Road and the End of the Beatles") and Bruce Spizer ("The Beatles Get Back To Abbey Road"). We interviewed them on Wednesday after the rumors broke about the announcement and we discuss it with all of them. Bruce Spizer, who was in London, has heard the new mixes and gives a little preview. Thanks for listening!

#66 - Chip Madinger and Mark Easter, co-authors of 'Eight Arms to Hold You'

Sat, 03 Aug 2019 18:58:43 -0700

This Beatles News Briefs Extra! features an interview with Chip Madinger and Mark Easter, co-authors of the pioneering Beatles reference "Eight Arms to Hold You" that chronicled the Beatles' solo careers. They talk about the making of the book and how it's been updated for the digital age. Plus the latest Beatles news. Check it out, rate us on iTunes and please subscribe to us! (It's free!) And thanks for listening!

#65 - What does the movie 'Yesterday'' say about the Beatles?

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:37:40 -0700

On this latest show, host Steve Marinucci and Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," play Siskel and Ebert and discuss their views of the movie "Yesterday" and how it adds to the Beatles story. Plus the latest Beatles news.

#64 -- McCartney San Jose show. review, news, rumors and more

Sun, 14 Jul 2019 14:35:52 -0700

Our review of last week's San Jose McCartney show, plus all the latest news (and rumors) we can fit. Listen now!

#63 - Extra! Beatles a boy band?, Glen Burtnik of The Weeklings, Denny Laine, Beatles news

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:47:41 -0700

A multi-faceted lineup on this show. We start this BNB Extra Edition with an interview with Glen Burtnik of The Weeklings and Tony Pallagrosi about a newly released Woodstock tribute that Glen is featured on plus some hot Weeklings news! Contributing Editor Candy Leonard and host Steve Marinucci discuss/debate the idea that the Beatles were a boy band. Plus a special appearance by Denny Laine who tells how Jimi Hendrix helped get him and Paul together for Wings. Thanks for listening!

62 - New McCartney release, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Russ Gibb interviews

Fri, 03 May 2019 17:19:28 -0700

Beatles News Briefs is back! (As John Lennon wrote, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.") In this edition, we talk about Paul McCartney's new "Egypt Station" repackage, plus feature two interview clips. One is from a recent interview with Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of "Let It Be," on the upcoming new "Let It Be" film. Also, we go into the archives for a clip of the late Russ Gibb (R.I.P.) talking about the Paul Is Dead hoax from an interview we did with him. Thanks for listening and please subscribe if you don't already!

61 - That controversial Google 'Help' ad, plus news of found Beatles footage

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 20:05:05 -0700

On this week's Beatles News Briefs Extra, host Steve Marinucci and Contributing Editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss that recent Google ad featuring the song "Help!" that's been getting a lot of discussion. Should the Beatles have done it? We want to hear from you. Plus some Beatles news and Beatles history. Thanks for listening.

#60 - Extra! Dave Morrell on meeting John Lennon, Ringo's new set list

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 16:15:13 -0700

Author and former record promotion man Dave Morrell tells the complete story of how he got a Beatles butcher cover (and signed, no less!) from John Lennon. Plus other Lennon stories, his love of bootlegs and his thoughts on how Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr should be promoted in the current record scene. In addition, a Ringo All-Starr Band set list from his current tour. Thanks for listening!

#59 - Emergency podcast - Paul's official set list from first new show on Freshen Up Tour

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 21:31:16 -0700

This emergency podcast gives the official set list (from Paul's press office) of the 3-20-19 show at National Stadium. (Don't accept substitutes.) Also, details on the theatrical release of a Rolling Stones film with John and Yoko. Thanks for listening.

#58 - Extra - Exclusive interview with photographer of never before released John Lennon photo, new Ringo album news

Sun, 17 Mar 2019 13:50:51 -0700

This week, we have an exclusive interview with Erik Calonius, who took a previously unreleased photo of John Lennon that we have published on Medium.com with a story. The interview here has Erik's audio recollection of his encounter. Also this week: First news of a new album by Ringo and the latest chart updates. Thanks for joining us and spread the word on our show with Beatles news and features you can't find elsewhere.

57 - Looking back at John Lennon's Jesus comment

Sun, 10 Mar 2019 23:29:28 -0700

On this latest show, journalist Steve Marinucci and author Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") talk about the implications of John Lennon's infamous comment about the Beatles and Jesus and how society reacted back in the '60s and its meaning now. Plus the latest Beatles news.

#56 - A tribute to George Harrison

Sun, 03 Mar 2019 19:04:44 -0800

A tribute to George Harrison by Steve Marinucci (with a squeaky voice just coming off of a cold) and Candy Leonard ("Beatleness"), plus news about a John Lennon Record Store Day release. Thanks for listening!

#55 - Peter Tork talks about the Monkees and the Beatles -- previously unreleased audio

Sat, 23 Feb 2019 14:21:57 -0800

In this special Beatles News Briefs Extra! tribute to Peter Tork, Steve Marinucci and Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss him and his work with the Monkees. The show also features four never before heard clips from Steve's 2013 interview with Peter in which he talks about The Monkees, The Beatles and the Rock Hall of Fame.

#54 - John & Yoko reissue, Yoko's birthday party, Ringo at Woodstock, more

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 23:27:04 -0800

On this segment, bews about a new John & Yoko reissue, Yoko's star-studded birthday party, Ringo to play in a Woodstock 50 celebration and the latest on Paul's Egypt Station: Traveller's Edition.

#53 - Paul McCartney puts 'Egypt Station' in a suitcase, plus movie, book, chart news

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 17:28:33 -0800

All the latest details about Paul McCartney's Egypt Station Traveller's Edition, plus a new movie that imagines the Beatles didn't exist, a new coffee table book on Beatles memorabilia and the latest chart news.

#52 - The Week The Beatles Hit America! (Part 2)

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 10:38:06 -0800

More discussion from Steve Marinucci and Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," based on her Huffington Post essay, "The 7 Ways The Beatles Changed Childhood Overnight." Also the latest UK chart positions and This Day in History. And a big day it was.

#51 - Extra! -- The week the Beatles hit America!

Fri, 08 Feb 2019 23:16:45 -0800

On this special EXTRA!, Steve Marinucci and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard give their personal memories of seeing the Beatles on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and talk about what it was like back in 1964. We welcome your comments at beatlenewsdesk@gmail.com.

#50 - EXTRA! Exclusive: Gay Linvill, associate director on "The Big Bang Theory" on the show's Beatles connection

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 13:53:53 -0800

EXCLUSIVE!: Gay Linvill, associate director of CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" tells us about Sirius/XM's "Big Bang Beatles" special show in which cast members and the show's executive producer talk about their Beatles love.

49 - Breaking News! Beatles announce big plans for 'Let It Be"

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:29:45 -0800

On the day of the 50th anniversary of the Rooftop Concert, the Beatles made a spectacular announcement about the "Let It Be" movie. What's the scoop? It's here.

48 - Beatles News Briefs Extra! - Rooftop Concert 50th Anniversary Special

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 22:34:02 -0800

A packed show as Contributing Editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") and Steve Marinucci look back at the Beatles' Rooftop Concert, celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, with special interviews with Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of "Let It Be", and Ken Mansfield, author of "The Roof," who was then the liaison for Apple Records between the U.S. and UK and was among those on the Apple rooftop that great night. Send your comments to beatlesnewsdesk@gmail.com. (Stay tuned for a brief add-on after the show is finished with the news of the new "Let It Be" film recorded after the show was originally uploaded.)

47 - Vintage Beatles logo controversy resurfaces, chart news

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 22:38:03 -0800

This week along with the latest chart news from the U.S. and UK a look back at a 1968 concern about the Beatles Apple logo.

46 -EXTRA! Special guest Beatlefan Executive Editor Al Sussman on the Beatlemania explosion

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 22:31:35 -0800

This week we welcome our special guest Beatlefan Executive Editor (and my old former podcast co-host) Al Sussman, who along with Contributing Editor and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard discuss Al's book, "Changing Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation," as well as the latest Beatles news.

45 - 1/16/19 - News, and an intriguing question

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 22:07:47 -0800

Steve talks about Paul and Ringo announcing new tour dates and the latest U.S. chart news. Also, Steve and Candy chat about an unusual Beatles topic and we'd like to hear from you.

44 - 1/12/19 EXTRA - Paul McCartney's new song

Sat, 12 Jan 2019 13:14:33 -0800

The first news and chart updates of the New Year, plus Steve and "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard give their views on Paul McCartney's new song "Get Enough". Autotune, anyone?

43 - Paul McCartney's New Year's gift, year-end chart news

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 21:22:03 -0800

Emergency show with Billboard's year-end listings and Paul McCartney's New Year's Eve surprise (yes, it's music).

42 - Beatles News Briefs Extra - 12.27.18 -- Denny Seiwell

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:09:22 -0800

On this show, we have the latest news, plus an interview with Denny Seiwell on the new McCartney box sets for Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway and the latest with his solo group the Denny Seiwell Trio.

41 - Beatles News Briefs 12-21-18: Paul's encore surprise, chart news, more

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 22:41:46 -0800

On today's show, Ringo joins Paul at 02 Arena, chart news, magazine alert, obscure Fab Christmas music.

40 - 12.12.2018 - Chart news and Macca, Macca, Macca

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 20:46:54 -0800

Lots of stuff packed in this one with the latest chart positions and Macca, Macca, Macca (McCartney) news!

39 - BNB Extra 12.8.2016 - UK Chart news, McCartney remasters, John Lennon tribute

Sat, 08 Dec 2018 13:40:54 -0800

On today's show, we give you the latest UK chart Beatles news, give first impressions of the new McCartney remasters and talk with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness," about the legacy of John Lennon.

38 - Beatles News Briefs Extra - Jeremy Clyde talks about Chad & Jeremy, his solo career and acting on American TV

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 17:54:55 -0800

A special episode with an interview with Jeremy Clyde of Chad & Jeremy, who talks about his career, his shows with Peter Asher and his solo work with the Bottom Drawer Sessions CDs. Plus the latest Beatles chart news, McCartney setlist changes and more. (Also available on iTunes, Google play and wherever podcasts are available, also on YouTube.)

37 - 11.29.2018 - Extra with Paul tour report, George tribute with Candy Leonard

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:15:16 -0800

A packed episode with McCartney setlist news and a tribute to George Harrison with "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard.

36 - 11.27.2018 News from Ringo Howard Stern interview and latest chart positions

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:40:07 -0800

What Ringo told Howard Stern on his live interview on Sirius/XM Tuesday (including some breaking news), and the latest chart news.

35 - 11.26.2018 - Big Ringo happenings Tuesday and more!

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 18:31:06 -0800

Ringo to do live radio interview, and other news, plus a look back in history. Thanks for listening!

34 - Beatles News Briefs Extra - Journalist-author Brian Southall on the Beatles White Album, both its music and history

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 20:58:23 -0800

Journalist and Beatles author Brian Southall ("Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band: The Album, the Beatles, and the World in 1967," "Northern Songs", "The Beatles in 100 Objects"), talks about his latest book, "The White Album: Revolution, Politics and Recording: The Beatles and the World in 1968" and the state of the world surrounding the release of the album, in a wide-ranging and candid discussion. Also the latest Beatles chart update. Join in the discussion on our Facebook Beatles News and Information page. And be sure to visit our That's What I Want Beatles store page on Facebook. Thanks for listening.

33 - Beatles News Briefs Extra - Candy Leonard on George Harrison and Smothers Bros. 50th anniversary, plus Fabs chart news, more

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:13:30 -0800

On this Extra edition, Steve Marinucci and contributing editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") discuss the 50th anniversary of George Harrison's surprise appearance on "The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" and a significance you probably never knew it had. Plus the White Album on the UK Charts, McCartney tour rumors and more.

32 - 11.14.2018 - Chart news, new Ringo interview, White Album live, more

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:23:31 -0800

In this edition, the latest Billboard chart news, a new Ringo interview, a live performance of the White Album and more. Thanks for listening!

31 - 11.12.2018 - Ringo Starr announces new tour and lots more

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:37:15 -0800

The latest Beatles news: Ringo's tour plans for 2019, auction news, new George Harrison magazine and much more.

30 - 11.10.2018 -- The week in review

Sat, 10 Nov 2018 18:44:15 -0800

Lots happening this week with the release of the 50th anniversary box sets of the Beatles White Album, a look back at a couple of original 1968 reviews of it, and lots of other Beatles news. Join in the discussion on our Facebook Beatles News and Information page. And be sure to visit our That's What I Want Beatles store page on Facebook. Thanks for listening.

29 - Beatles News Briefs White Album Special with Giles Martin, three Beatles authors

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:27:00 -0800

A special edition of Beatles News Briefs featuring a full program on the new Beatles White Album box set with analysis of the contents by Steve Marinucci and Contributing Editor Candy Leonard ("Beatleness"), a special interview with set producer Giles Martin and exclusive interviews with Ken Mansfield ("The Roof: The Beatles Final Concert") and Brian Southall ("The White Album: Revolution, Politics and Recording: The Beatles and the World in 1968"). Join in the discussion on our Facebook Beatles News and Information page. Visit our That's What I Want Beatles store page on Facebook. And thanks for listening.

28 - 11.6.18 -- Extra!: Details of a special online Beatles White Album event with Giles Martin on Wednesday

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 15:06:30 -0800

We have complete details of a special Beatles White Album discussion event taking place with Giles Martin and others on Wednesday, Nov. 7.

27 - 11.3.2018 - New White Album events, Macca set list, Ringo book news, more

Fri, 02 Nov 2018 22:19:05 -0700

New White Album events, some news about Ringo's next book, Macca's latest set list, Fest for Beatles Fans news, look back in Beatles history.

26 - 10.31.2018 - New Beatles video, McCartney issues political statement, Tokyo 66 Beatles concert news

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:04:44 -0700

On this show, we talk about a new Beatles video, McCartney's new statement on gun control and rare film of the Beatles in Tokyo in 1966 that may never be released, plus chart news, this day in history and more.

25 - Beatles News Briefs 10.29.2018 - Paul, Ringo update, vintage press stories and more

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:51:32 -0700

On our 25th show (already!), we update Paul, Ringo, Sean, plus something you might want to set your DVR for, some press coverage from the '60s and much more. Thanks for listening!

24 - Beatles News Briefs 10.27.2018 - UK chart news, Ringo honored and more

Sat, 27 Oct 2018 17:19:52 -0700

On this show, we reveal the latest positions for Beatles and solo albums on the UK charts, Ringo is honored, auction and book news and more.

23 - Beatles News Briefs 10.25.2018 -- Beatles chart news, plus new film, entertainment news

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 17:39:14 -0700

On this episode, the latest movement on the Billboard charts, plus a new film about John Lennon and more.

22 - Beatles News Briefs EXTRA 10.23.2018 - Beatles news roundup, Candy Leonard on fans and the White Album

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:34:35 -0700

On this show for Oct. 23, 2018, we talk about the Palette-Swap Ninja concert that premiered the Sgt. Pepper parody "Princess Leia's Stolen Death Star Plans" that we attended, give you the latest Beatles news and happenings and feature a discussion with author Candy Leonard ("Beatleness") about how Beatles fans were affected by the release of the White Album, which celebrates its 50th anniversary next month.

21 - Beatles News Briefs for 10.19.2018 - New Paul McCartney Archive Collection box sets announced

Fri, 19 Oct 2018 09:26:22 -0700

Paul McCartney announces remastered box sets of Paul McCartney and Wings albums Wild Life and Red Rose Speedway, plus a bonus of Wings Over Europe. We have the details.

20 - Beatles News Briefs 10.18.18 - Chart news, McCartney rumors, White Album box set

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:41:36 -0700

On this show: The latest Billboard chart news, McCartney Archive set rumors, first thoughts about the White Album box set.

19 - 10.15.2018 - McCartney Austin City II, Beatles top poll

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 21:48:52 -0700

On today's episode -- the set list from Paul McCartney's second Austin City Limits Festival set and the Beatles top the UK Official Charts Best Albums poll.

18 - Beatles News Briefs 10.12.18 - Official McCartney set lists, Lennon birthday news, new Yoko interview, more

Fri, 12 Oct 2018 17:57:00 -0700

Official McCartney Austin City Limits fest, private show set lists, Lennon birthday celebrations, new Yoko video and interview, another White Album anniversary book and more.

17 - Beatles News Briefs 10.10.2018 - Chart news, Yoko's cloud art in New York, McCartney sighting

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 21:49:18 -0700

Today's news: Latest Billboard chart news, Yoko's subway art in New York and a McCartney sighting in Massachusetts.

16 - Beatles News Briefs 10.5.18 - Imagine: Ultimate Collection review, news, more with Elliot Mintz

Fri, 05 Oct 2018 10:51:16 -0700

10.5.2018: A lot on the board today: Special "Imagine: The Ultimate Collection" show with our thoughts on the set and more from our interview with Elliot Mintz on Yoko's work on it, plus he looks back at "The Lost Lennon Tapes," along with other Beatles news.

15 - Beatles News Briefs 10.4.2018 - Tributes to Geoff Emerick and more

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 22:18:20 -0700

On this Beatles News Briefs: Tributes to Geoff Emerick, chart news, new Lennon DVD review.

14 - Beatles News Briefs - Breaking news -- Geoff Emerick has died

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 22:19:18 -0700

The passing of Geoff Emerick.

13 - Beatles News Brief 9.30.18 - Special report on the White Album listening session

Sun, 30 Sep 2018 06:15:58 -0700

A very special Beatles News Briefs - Our report on the Beatles White Album listening session that we attended at the Capitol Records Tower in Hollywood on Sept. 28. Included is some of our interview with Giles Martin and an additional interview with actress Jane Lynch ("Glee"), who was one of those in attendance.

12 - Beatles News Briefs 9.26.18 - Beatles chart news, more White Album news

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 21:14:10 -0700

The latest Beatles chart news and announcement of a special White Album event with Mark Lewisohn and Geoff Emerick here in the States.

11 - Beatles News Brief 9.24.18 -- Beatles announce 50th anniversary White Album box

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 17:14:40 -0700

Today was the day! Hear about it all here. The White Album news and more on today's Beatles News Briefs.

10 - Beatles News Briefs 9.22.18 - First pics of new White Album set leak out, and more

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 12:14:12 -0700

Pictures of White Album set leaked, plus some news of the Beatles' activity on social media. Thanks for listening.

9 - Beatles News Briefs - 9.20.18 - Egypt Station, White Album and more

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 17:56:29 -0700

On this report, we discuss some tributes to Sir Paul McCartney, rumors about the White Album and court case involving a Beatles show from 1964.

8 - Beatles News Briefs - 9.19.18 - a new Let It Be?

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 11:30:58 -0700

On this segment, we discuss the idea of a re-edited "Let It Be" Paul McCartney talked about in a recent interview.

7 - Beatles News Briefs 9.17.18

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:17:26 -0700

Emergency podcast! Paul's opening Freshen Up setlist in Quebec City.

6 - Beatles News Briefs 9.16.18

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 18:56:14 -0700

Huge news! Paul McCartney's "Egypt Station" No. 1. We'll talk about sales figures. And we have additional news about Ringo and George. Tune in!

5 - Beatles News Briefs 9.14.18

Sat, 15 Sep 2018 07:42:35 -0700

On this episode, we report on the first chartings of Paul McCartney's "Egypt Station" album and also some of the critical reviews.

4 - Beatles News Briefs - 9.12.18

Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:26:43 -0700

On this Beatles News Briefs, we review the McCartney GQ magazine interview that included the racy anecdote. Thanks for listening.

3 - Beatles News Briefs 9.10.2018

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 19:24:14 -0700

Beatles News Briefs 9.10.2018: Paul McCartney adds more shows to Freshen Up tour; Ringo Starr All-Starr Band setlist report.

2 - Beatle News Briefs 9.8.2018

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 06:05:32 -0700

Beatle News Briefs for 9.8.2018: News of the first-day sale of the John Lennon United States Postal Service stamp, a new Lennon documentary, the release of "Egypt Station" and Paul's webcast at Grand Central Station.

1 - Beatles News Briefs 9.1.2018

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 13:33:43 -0700

Beatles News Briefs for 9.1.2018. (Premiere). News for Sept. 1, 2018 and also a clip from our recent interview with Elliot Mintz about the forthcoming John Lennon box set.