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 Dec 31, 2018
43 - Paul McCartney's New Year's gift, year-end chart news
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Monday Dec 31, 2018
Emergency show with Billboard's year-end listings and Paul McCartney's New Year's Eve surprise (yes, it's music).
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
42 - Beatles News Briefs Extra - 12.27.18 -- Denny Seiwell
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
Thursday Dec 27, 2018
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.
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
41 - Beatles News Briefs 12-21-18: Paul's encore surprise, chart news, more
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
Thursday Dec 20, 2018
On today's show, Ringo joins Paul at 02 Arena, chart news, magazine alert, obscure Fab Christmas music.
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
40 - 12.12.2018 - Chart news and Macca, Macca, Macca
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Tuesday Dec 11, 2018
Lots of stuff packed in this one with the latest chart positions and Macca, Macca, Macca (McCartney) news!
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 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.
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
30 - 11.10.2018 -- The week in review
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
Saturday Nov 10, 2018
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.
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.