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
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
#54 - John & Yoko reissue, Yoko's birthday party, Ringo at Woodstock, more
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
Thursday Feb 21, 2019
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.
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
Thursday Feb 14, 2019
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.
Monday Feb 11, 2019
#52 - The Week The Beatles Hit America! (Part 2)
Monday Feb 11, 2019
Monday Feb 11, 2019
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.
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
#51 - Extra! -- The week the Beatles hit America!
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
Saturday Feb 09, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
48 - Beatles News Briefs Extra! - Rooftop Concert 50th Anniversary Special
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
Tuesday Jan 29, 2019
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.)
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
Tuesday Jan 22, 2019
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.
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
45 - 1/16/19 - News, and an intriguing question
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
Tuesday Jan 15, 2019
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.
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
44 - 1/12/19 EXTRA - Paul McCartney's new song
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
Saturday Jan 12, 2019
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?
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
39 - BNB Extra 12.8.2016 - UK Chart news, McCartney remasters, John Lennon tribute
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
Saturday Dec 08, 2018
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.
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
37 - 11.29.2018 - Extra with Paul tour report, George tribute with Candy Leonard
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
Thursday Nov 29, 2018
A packed episode with McCartney setlist news and a tribute to George Harrison with "Beatleness" author Candy Leonard.
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
Saturday Nov 17, 2018
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.
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
Thursday Nov 08, 2018
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.
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
Thursday Oct 25, 2018
On this episode, the latest movement on the Billboard charts, plus a new film about John Lennon and more.
Monday Oct 22, 2018
Monday Oct 22, 2018
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.