Best Steve Marinucci Podcasts (2025)

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98 - "Miss O'Dell": Inside the book, the movie and her life with the Beatles 1:24:04

5d ago1:24:04

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A revealing look at the film and the book "Miss O'Dell" with the book's author, Chris O'Dell, and the director of the film, Simon Weitzman. In the first part of the show, we go one-to-one with "Miss O'Dell" as she talks candidly about her adventurous life working for the Beatles at Apple and what led to the book becoming a movie. Then, in part 2, w…

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#97- Author, radio star Laurie Kaye on talking to Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, more (with clips)! 41:17

1M ago41:17

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In her years of radio work, Laurie Kaye has talked to such rock luminaries as Paul McCartney (with wife Linda), George Harrison, Beatles producer George Martin, Little Richard, Mick Jagger, Bob Weir, The Ramones, Talking Heads and more. But it was her interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono on Dec. 8, 1980, the night he was murdered, that is the fo…

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#96 - A revealing portrait of Yoko Ono from author Madeline Bocaro and Yoko herself! 1:02:57

2M ago1:02:57

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An in-depth look at Yoko Ono the person with insights from author Madeline Bocaro ("In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono") plus a revealing interview with Yoko Ono herself done in October, 1987, in which she talks candidly about meeting John Lennon, the Beatles' breakup (and chances of a reunion), making the "Double Fantasy" album and th…

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95 - Songs, Pictures, Stories and Secrets Of The Fabulous Beatles on Vee-Jay Records With Bruce Spizer and Michele Wood Marotta 1:04:04

2M ago1:04:04

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On this episode, we feature a very (very!) entertaining and lively discussion about the history of The Beatles on Vee-Jay Records with Beatles historian and author Bruce Spizer ("The Beatles On Vee-Jay Records") and Michele Marotta, daughter of Randy Wood, who was head of Vee-Jay Records at the time The Beatles were on the label. In the main part o…

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#94 - Our review of "One To One: John & Yoko" film 5:50

3M ago5:50

5:50

On this show, we review the new film "One To One: John & Yoko" heading to theaters on April 11 before being streamed on MAX later on. We also cover a breaking news story from the last few days. If you like us, please follow us and subscribe. Send questions or comments to [email protected]. Be sure to catch episode #93 with our interviews …

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#93 - Jude Southerland Kessler on her new John Lennon book and more on the Canada Decca tapes discovery 57:16

3M ago57:16

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We have two great guests for you in our latest Beatles News Briefs podcast. First is a talk with distinguished author Jude Southerland Kessler on her new John Lennon Series book, "Some Forever: Shades Of Life, Volume 2," about the momentous year of 1965 for Lennon and the Beatles, including the great concert at Shea Stadium and how Lennon's persona…

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#92 - Susan Ryan Live From Day 3 of The Fest For Beatles Fans in Jersey City 24:03

3M ago24:03

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Beatles News Briefs EXTRA SPECIAL - We talk to Susan Ryan LIVE from day 3 (Sunday) of The Fest For Beatles Fans NY Metro Fest 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Jersey City, N.J. Susan, the owner of Fab4 NYC Walking Tours (website: Fab4NYCtours.weebly.com), is a devoted attendee of both the New York and Chicago Fests and is working as a moderator of pane…

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#91 - The Beatles In Canada II - The Decca Tapes Mystery Examined 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

The news that a high quality copy of the Beatles 1/1/62 Decca Tapes Audition had surfaced in Canada started a lot of commentary and speculation among fans, social media and radio DJs on just what had been discovered. This episode of Beatles News Briefs does a deep dive and investigates this story by going to the source with interviews of the three …

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#90 - The Beatles In Canada - Featuring interviews with John Brower and Piers Hemmingsen 1:24:56

4M ago1:24:56

1:24:56

A very entertaining and informative look back at the history of The Beatles In Canada with two superb interviews. The first is with John Brower, co-promoter of the 1969 Toronto Rock 'n' Roll Revival that featured John Lennon, Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band, plus veteran rockers Little Richard, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Chuck Berry and Bo Di…

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#89 - Tribute to Joey Molland with previously unreleased interview, tributes 51:34

4M ago51:34

51:34

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 ma…

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#88 - Authors Fred Velez (The Monkees) and Luca Perasi (his books on the solo Beatles) 29:43

4M ago29:43

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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 so…

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#87 - McCartney Bowery Ballroom Shows Part II -- EXCLUSIVE -- Bob Gannon with his thoughts on seeing Paul McCartney at the Bowery Ballroom 19:49

5M ago19:49

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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 see…

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#86 - EXCLUSIVE! PJ Maclen's eyewitness account of the 2nd Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom concert on 2/12/25 22:58

5M ago22:58

22:58

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 listenin…

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#85 - Beatles authors Candy Leonard and Al Sussman discuss how The Beatles made America fab in 1964 58:18

5M ago58:18

58:18

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…

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84 - Highlights of Ringo press conference 1-15-25 EXPANDED VERSION 17:35

5M ago17:35

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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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84 - Ringo press conference highlights 1-15-25 Ryman Auditorium Nashville 10:59

5M ago10:59

10:59

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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83 - New solo Beatles releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon 8:44

4y ago8:44

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We review three recent releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Enjoy!!!--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at https://marinucci.podbean.com, on YouT…

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#82 - Don Dannemann of The Cyrkle on their career, Brian Epstein and touring with the Beatles 1:13:10

5y ago1:13:10

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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…

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#81 - Jenny Boyd, author of ”Jennifer Juniper: A Journey Beyond the Muse” 39:47

5+ y ago39:47

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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 …

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#80 - EXCLUSIVE! Gary Jacob of Abbey Road on the River on how the coronavirus situation is affecting the show 11:56

5+ y ago11:56

11:56

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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#79 - EXCLUSIVE! Mark Lapidos, founder of Fest for Beatles Fans, on the show's postponement for coronavirus -- and the new Get Back film 23:05

5+ y ago23:05

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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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#78 - Charles Rosenay remembers his friend Peter Tork of The Monkees 46:26

5+ y ago46:26

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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 Be…

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77 - Introducing the new Weeklings '3' album with Zeek and Lefty Weekling 32:43

5+ y ago32:43

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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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#76 - Beatles News Briefs Extra!: Special guest Peter Asher, Ringo live report, more 35:16

5+ y ago35:16

35:16

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 a…

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#75 - Reviewing Ringo's new album, latest Beatles news, chart news 9:57

5+ y ago9:57

9:57

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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#74 - EXTRA! - Jean Catharell on the campaign for a Brian Epstein statue in Liverpool 24:17

5+ y ago24:17

24:17

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 Cill…

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#73 - The road to Abbey Road (with Contributing Editor Candy Leonard) 33:05

5+ y ago33:05

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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 subscribe…

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#72 - First thoughts on the 50th anniversary Abbey Road deluxe box set - yes, really! 22:31

6y ago22:31

22:31

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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#71 - New Ringo album, Beatles "rediscovered" Abbey Road tape, more 15:43

6y ago15:43

15:43

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 listeni…

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#70 - Report from International Beatle Week, Johnathan Pushkar interview 53:16

6y ago53:16

53:16

A special two-part show features a report from the scene in Liverpool at International Beatle Week with American Beatles fan Olivia Anne Morris Fuchs, Jon Keats from the Cavern Club, who is one of the organizers and Danilo Fiani, who plays George Harrison in the Brazilian Beatles tribute band the BlueBeetles. Also in the show is an interview with J…

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#69 - All news: Ringo, Peter Fonda, video and book news 9:28

6y ago9:28

9:28

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! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#68 - More on Abbey Road crossing 50th with British Beatles guide Richard Porter 18:10

6y ago18:10

18:10

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! ----------…

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#67 - EXTRA! Beatles 'Abbey Road' crossing 50th anniversary special 48:53

6y ago48:53

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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 McNa…

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#66 - Chip Madinger and Mark Easter, co-authors of 'Eight Arms to Hold You' 42:46

6y ago42:46

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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 iTun…

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#65 - What does the movie 'Yesterday'' say about the Beatles? 37:47

6y ago37:47

37:47

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#64 -- McCartney San Jose show. review, news, rumors and more 13:12

6y ago13:12

13:12

Our review of last week's San Jose McCartney show, plus all the latest news (and rumors) we can fit. Listen now! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at https://marin…

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#63 - Extra! Beatles a boy band?, Glen Burtnik of The Weeklings, Denny Laine, Beatles news 1:12:26

6y ago1:12:26

1:12:26

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 b…

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62 - New McCartney release, Michael Lindsay-Hogg, Russ Gibb interviews 11:08

6y ago11:08

11:08

Beatles News Briefs is back! (As John Lennon wrote, "Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans.") In this edition, we talk about Paul McCartney's new "Egypt Station" repackage, plus feature two interview clips. One is from a recent interview with Michael Lindsay-Hogg, director of "Let It Be," on the upcoming new "Let It Be" film. Als…

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61 - That controversial Google 'Help' ad, plus news of found Beatles footage 40:18

6y ago40:18

40:18

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. -----------…

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#60 - Extra! Dave Morrell on meeting John Lennon, Ringo's new set list 1:01:53

6+ y ago1:01:53

1:01:53

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 lis…

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#59 - Emergency podcast - Paul's official set list from first new show on Freshen Up Tour 3:42

6+ y ago3:42

3:42

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#58 - Extra - Exclusive interview with photographer of never before released John Lennon photo, new Ringo album news 27:53

6+ y ago27:53

27:53

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 th…

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57 - Looking back at John Lennon's Jesus comment 35:08

6+ y ago35:08

35:08

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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#56 - A tribute to George Harrison 30:41

6+ y ago30:41

30:41

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! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#55 - Peter Tork talks about the Monkees and the Beatles -- previously unreleased audio 34:02

6+ y ago34:02

34:02

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. ------------------------…

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#54 - John & Yoko reissue, Yoko's birthday party, Ringo at Woodstock, more 8:24

6+ y ago8:24

8:24

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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#53 - Paul McCartney puts 'Egypt Station' in a suitcase, plus movie, book, chart news 5:51

6+ y ago5:51

5:51

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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#52 - The Week The Beatles Hit America! (Part 2) 23:46

6+ y ago23:46

23:46

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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#51 - Extra! -- The week the Beatles hit America! 26:59

6+ y ago26:59

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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 [email protected]. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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#50 - EXTRA! Exclusive: Gay Linvill, associate director on "The Big Bang Theory" on the show's Beatles connection 11:41

6+ y ago11:41

11:41

EXCLUSIVE!: Gay Linvill, associate director of CBS' "The Big Bang Theory" tells us about Sirius/XM's "Big Bang Beatles" special show in which cast members and the show's executive producer talk about their Beatles love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------…

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