The latest Beatles news and most informative, thought-provoking talk from veteran pioneer Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci, the founder of Abbeyrd’s Beatles Page, the first true Beatles news website online in 1995. Our show focuses on topical Beatles subjects and news that fans are talking about. A frequent guest on our show is the distinguished author Candy Leonard, author of ”Beatleness: How The Beatles and their Fans Remade the World,” an acclaimed book on Beatle history and fandom. Join our pages on Facebook -- Beatles News And Information and Beatles News Briefs - The Podcast and FOLLOW US! Send your comments, suggestions and questions for the show to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We’d love to hear from you. You can see and hear all of our shows, both video and audio, at Beatles News Briefs - Steve Marinucci's Archive.
Episodes
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
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.
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Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
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.
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Saturday Feb 15, 2025
Saturday Feb 15, 2025
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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Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
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.
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Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
Wednesday Jan 29, 2025
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.
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Saturday Jan 18, 2025
Saturday Jan 18, 2025
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.”
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Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
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.
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Sunday Apr 18, 2021
Sunday Apr 18, 2021
We review three recent releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Enjoy!!!
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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!
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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 news (Briefs). Thanks and enjoy the show!
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Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
Wednesday Mar 18, 2020
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.
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Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
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.
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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.
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Friday Jan 17, 2020
Friday Jan 17, 2020
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!!
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Friday Nov 01, 2019
Friday Nov 01, 2019
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!!
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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.)
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Saturday Oct 12, 2019
Saturday Oct 12, 2019
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.
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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!!
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Sunday Sep 22, 2019
Sunday Sep 22, 2019
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.
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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!
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