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 Dec 06, 2018
Thursday Dec 06, 2018
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.)
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.
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
Tuesday Nov 27, 2018
What Ringo told Howard Stern on his live interview on Sirius/XM Tuesday (including some breaking news), and the latest chart news.
Monday Nov 26, 2018
35 - 11.26.2018 - Big Ringo happenings Tuesday and more!
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Monday Nov 26, 2018
Ringo to do live radio interview, and other news, plus a look back in history. Thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
Thursday Nov 22, 2018
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.
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.
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
32 - 11.14.2018 - Chart news, new Ringo interview, White Album live, more
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
Wednesday Nov 14, 2018
In this edition, the latest Billboard chart news, a new Ringo interview, a live performance of the White Album and more. Thanks for listening!
Monday Nov 12, 2018
31 - 11.12.2018 - Ringo Starr announces new tour and lots more
Monday Nov 12, 2018
Monday Nov 12, 2018
The latest Beatles news: Ringo's tour plans for 2019, auction news, new George Harrison magazine and much 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.
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
Tuesday Nov 06, 2018
We have complete details of a special Beatles White Album discussion event taking place with Giles Martin and others on Wednesday, Nov. 7.
Friday Nov 02, 2018
Friday Nov 02, 2018
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.
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
Wednesday Oct 31, 2018
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.
Monday Oct 29, 2018
Monday Oct 29, 2018
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!
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
24 - Beatles News Briefs 10.27.2018 - UK chart news, Ringo honored and more
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
Saturday Oct 27, 2018
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.
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.
Friday Oct 19, 2018
Friday Oct 19, 2018
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.
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
20 - Beatles News Briefs 10.18.18 - Chart news, McCartney rumors, White Album box set
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
Wednesday Oct 17, 2018
On this show: The latest Billboard chart news, McCartney Archive set rumors, first thoughts about the White Album box set.
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
19 - 10.15.2018 - McCartney Austin City II, Beatles top poll
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
Sunday Oct 14, 2018
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.
Friday Oct 12, 2018
Friday Oct 12, 2018
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.