The latest Beatles news and thought-provoking discussion from veteran pioneer Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci, who established Abbeyrd’s Beatles Page, the first true Beatles news website online. Our contributing editor is Candy Leonard, the author of "Beatleness", an acclaimed book on Beatle fandom, . Send us your comments and questions at beatlesnewsdesk@gmail.com.
Episodes
Monday Apr 27, 2020
Monday Apr 27, 2020
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!
Monday Mar 30, 2020
#81 - Jenny Boyd, author of "Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse"
Monday Mar 30, 2020
Monday Mar 30, 2020
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 l(Beatles) news (Briefs). Thanks and enjoy the show!
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
#78 - Charles Rosenay remembers his friend Peter Tork of The Monkees
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
Thursday Jan 30, 2020
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.
Friday Oct 25, 2019
#75 - Reviewing Ringo's new album, latest Beatles news, chart news
Friday Oct 25, 2019
Friday Oct 25, 2019
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.)
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
#73 - The road to Abbey Road (with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard)
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
Thursday Oct 10, 2019
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!!
Friday Sep 13, 2019
#71 - New Ringo album, Beatles "rediscovered" Abbey Road tape, more
Friday Sep 13, 2019
Friday Sep 13, 2019
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!
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
#69 - All news: Ringo, Peter Fonda, video and book news
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
Saturday Aug 17, 2019
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!
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
#68 - More on Abbey Road crossing 50th with British Beatles guide Richard Porter
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
Tuesday Aug 13, 2019
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!
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
#67 - EXTRA! Beatles 'Abbey Road' crossing 50th anniversary special
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
Thursday Aug 08, 2019
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!
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
#66 - Chip Madinger and Mark Easter, co-authors of 'Eight Arms to Hold You'
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
Saturday Aug 03, 2019
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!
Monday Jul 29, 2019
#65 - What does the movie 'Yesterday'' say about the Beatles?
Monday Jul 29, 2019
Monday Jul 29, 2019
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.
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
#64 -- McCartney San Jose show. review, news, rumors and more
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Sunday Jul 14, 2019
Our review of last week's San Jose McCartney show, plus all the latest news (and rumors) we can fit. Listen now!
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
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!
Monday Apr 08, 2019
61 - That controversial Google 'Help' ad, plus news of found Beatles footage
Monday Apr 08, 2019
Monday Apr 08, 2019
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.
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
#60 - Extra! Dave Morrell on meeting John Lennon, Ringo's new set list
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
Wednesday Mar 27, 2019
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!
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
Wednesday Mar 20, 2019
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.
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
Sunday Mar 17, 2019
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.
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
57 - Looking back at John Lennon's Jesus comment
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
Sunday Mar 10, 2019
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.
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
#56 - A tribute to George Harrison
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
Sunday Mar 03, 2019
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!
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
Saturday Feb 23, 2019
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.