Beatles News Briefs

Mar 02 2025 90 ep. 21 mins 189
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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. A frequent guest is Candy Leonard, the author of ”Beatleness: How The Beatles and their Fans Remade the World,” an acclaimed book on Beatle history and fandom. Send us your comments and questions for the show to [email protected].

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

Mar 02 2025 52 mins  
A previously unheard interview that we did with Joey Molland in 2017, plus tributes from 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. Plus tributes posted on the internet from friends and colleagues. R.I.P. Joey Molland.

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

Feb 24 2025 29 mins  
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 h

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

Feb 15 2025 19 mins  
The second of two shows we've done this week on the Paul McCartney Bowery Ballroom shows. 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 [email protected]. Be sure to listen to Pa

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

Feb 13 2025 22 mins  
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, 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

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

Jan 29 2025 58 mins  
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 Beatl

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

Jan 18 2025 17 mins  
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.”

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

Jan 17 2025 10 mins  
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.

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

Apr 18 2021 8 mins  
We review three recent releases by Ringo Starr, Paul McCartney and John Lennon. Enjoy!!!

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

Apr 27 2020 73 mins  
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

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

Mar 30 2020 39 mins  
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!