Episodes

  • And I Love Her – Bruce Spizer
    Aug 26 2024

    Tim is joined by renowned Beatles author and historian Bruce Spizer. Bruce shares his insights into Paul’s classic ballad 'And I Love Her,' exploring its composition, arrangement, evolution and significance. He also talks about his upcoming book 'The Beatles, A Hard Day's Night and More,' highlighting historical perspectives on the album and film, with fan recollections from the time.

    • Website: [https://www.beatle.net](https://www.beatle.net/)
    • Twitter: https://x.com/bruce_spizer
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beatle.net

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brucespizer/

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    Original music by Joe Kane
    Logo design by Mark Cunningham

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    32 mins
  • Tell Me Why – Jude Southerland Kessler
    Aug 12 2024

    Returning guest, John Lennon biographer Jude Sutherland Kessler provides an in-depth analysis of Tell Me Why. She talks about the song’s emotional and biographical context, and how it relates to John's relationship with his mother, Julia.

    • Website: https://www.johnlennonseries.com
    • X (Twitter): https://x.com/JudeKessler
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JohnLennonSeries
    • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judekessler/
    • Tell Me Why Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TellMeWhy-dn5by


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    • Original music by Joe Kane
    • Logo design by Mark Cunningham
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    36 mins
  • Revolution 9 – Adam S. Leslie
    Jul 26 2024

    Adam S. Leslie, author of this year’s folk horror sensation Lost in the Garden, delves into the experimental art piece Revolution 9. He discusses why Lennon’s unique take on music concrete works so well, and how it fits within the White album’s dark and varied themes.

    Adam S. Leslie

    • Adam on X (Twitter): https://x.com/AdamLeslie1974
    • Adam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adam.leslie2018/
    • Publisher website: https://deadinkbooks.com/product/lost-in-the-garden/
    • Lost in the Garden at Waterstones: https://www.waterstones.com/book/lost-in-the-garden/adam-s-leslie/9781915368485
    • Lost in the Garden at Blackwells: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Lost-in-the-Garden-by-Adam-S-Leslie/9781915368485


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    • Original music by Joe Kane
    • Logo design by Mark Cunningham
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    1 hr
  • We Can Work It Out – Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell
    Jun 26 2024

    Tim Tucker is joined by returning guests Jacob Balcom & Matt Howell of the Bronze-Age Monsters podcast, to discuss a song that signalled a new direction for the band ahead of the Rubber Soul album. They share personal memories and musical insights covering the song's recording history, thematic elements, and its significance within the Beatles' discography.

    Bronze-Age Monsters

    • Bronze-Age Monsters Podcast: https://werewolfbynight.libsyn.com/
    • Bronze-Age Monsters on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bronzeagemonsters
    • Bronze-Age Monsters on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bronzeagemonsters
    • Bronze-Age Monsters on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/bronzeagemonsters.bsky.social

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    Original music by Joe Kane
    Logo design by Mark Cunningham

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    49 mins
  • Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds – Jerry Hammack
    Jun 17 2024

    Jerry Hammack has written extensively on the Beatles’ recording processes and techniques, providing expert guidance on how today’s musicians can recreate those classic sounds. In this episode, he shares his insights into the Beatles' psychedelic masterpiece, 'Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds'.


    Jerry Hammack

    The Beatles Recording Techniques by Jerry Hammack: https://beatlesrecordingtechniques.com

    The Beatles Recording Reference Manuals by Jerry Hammack: https://www.beatlesrecordingreferencemanuals.com

    Jerry Hammack’s website: https://jerryhammack.com

    Jerry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jerry.hammack.mixing.engineer/

    Jerry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jerryhammack/


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    Original music by Joe Kane

    Logo design by Mark Cunningham

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    45 mins
  • In My Life – Jeff Slate
    May 20 2024

    Jeff Slate is a multi-talented singer, songwriter, musician, writer, and journalist. His writings have been featured in Rolling Stone magazine, WSJ, the New Yorker, and the Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s box set. He discusses how the Beatles influenced his life and career, and how his appreciation of the song In My Life has changed over the years.

    Website: https://jeffslatehq.com/home

    X: https://x.com/jeffslate

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffslate/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffslate


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    Original music by Joe Kane

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    48 mins
  • Cry Baby Cry – Chris Matheson
    Apr 29 2024

    Chris Matheson, screenwriter of the Bill & Ted movies, joins to discuss Cry Baby Cry. The conversation delves into the track’s mysterious qualities, its thematic connections to childhood and loss, and how it fits into the eclectic mosaic of the White Album.

    • Chris on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0558533/
    • Books by Chris Matheson: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/13574609.Chris_Matheson

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    Original music by Joe Kane

    Logo design by Mark Cunningham

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    41 mins
  • Within You Without You – Sam Whiles
    Mar 29 2024

    Sam Whiles is the host of Paul or Nothing, a podcast dedicated to the life and music of Paul McCartney. In this episode, he returns to the show to discuss his current favourite Beatles song, Within You Without You, taking in George Harrison’s exploration of Indian culture and expressions of spirituality through music.

    Paul or Nothing Podcast: https://mccartneypod.podbean.com

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/mccartneypod

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063627630062

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whiles1/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@paulornothing773


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    41 mins