YOU CAN TALK TO ME - A Beatles Podcast

Welcome to Episode 50!

Bruce Spizer has been an incredibly prolific Beatles author for many years. His works are both beautifully detailed and presented, beloved by fans around the world. This was a special conversation for me and one I hope you enjoy.

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You'll find Bruce care of the link below.

Keep safe and well, remembering that, 'Love Is The Answer'!

Here's to 50 more and beyond.

Michael

Bruce Spizer:

https://www.beatle.net/meet-bruce-spizer/?srsltid=AfmBOorJ0zQLCABWeNHvqQZW9WNFT0GnHnX9gfaRAxmfsEKVEQbHV_lW

Welcome to the first Bonus Episode of the series, in advance of Episode 50 dropping on August 26!
In this bonus edition, we hear excerpts from a number of episodes that I hope you might even decide to return to, or of course, discover for the first time.
A sincere thank you to everyone who has taken time out of their lives to guest on the show, share their story and their own unique perspectives on what Derek Taylor once rightly called, "The 20th Century's greatest romance". 
Thank 'you' also for making time to listen!
Growing my reach for ongoing guests depends greatly on the profile of the pod.  The more follows, ratings and reviews, the more appealing the podcast is for potential interviewees.  It would be great if you could take a moment to help here if you're enjoying the listen.
The voices you'll be hearing in this episode are in the sequence as below:
00:12 Sir Bob Geldof | Ep:15
00.40 Samira Ahmed | Ep:47
02:21 Kit O'Toole | Ep:11
03:12 Maggie De Kort | Ep: 06
04:33 Darin Murphy | Ep:23
06:22 Gabriel Vargas | Ep:48
07:03 John F. Lyons | Ep:41
07:51 Joe Wisbey | Ep:09
10:19 Erika White | Ep:46
12:35 Charles F. Rosenay | Ep:38
13:25 Jim Windolf | Ep:37
15:43 Alan G. Parker | Ep:19
17:16 Debbie Greenberg | Ep:21
18:48 Jude Southerland Kessler | Ep:34
20:51 Tom Doyle | Ep:26
22:12 Allan Kozinn | Ep:25
23:29 Les Parrott | Ep:18
25:30 Andru J. Reeve | Ep:32
26:43 Robert Rodriguez (w/ Jerry Hammack) | Ep:16
27:58 Sam Croaker & Shaun Croaker ('George' & 'John' from tribute act, 'The Beatlegs') | Ep:02

Dr Richard Mills is an Associate Professor in English Literature and the author behind, 'The Beatles and Fandom: Sex, Death, and Progressive Nostalgia' as well as, 'The Beatles and Black Music: Post-Colonial Theory, Musicology and Remix Culture'. These are important contributions into Beatles scholarship, no doubt. Equally, Richard is a terrific raconteur and this was a conversation I really enjoyed. I know you will also.

Gabriel Vargas is a gifted singer / songwriter returning to the scene, after some time away, with a wonderful new single, 'Eleanor Rigby's Ghost' (links below).
It's always fascinating to deep dive Beatles with true artists inspired by the Fab Four in a variety ways. Gabriel has a terrific way of describing the creative process and the unique nature of the impact The Beatles have had upon him. He also shares a truly fascinating story of his Uncle Brian and a night he spent with John during his stint in Bermuda as he was becoming increasingly excited for a future that was, sadly, not to be.

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Hope You Will Enjoy The Show!

Gabriel Vargas Links:

Facebook
www.facebook.com/gabvargasofficial

Instagram
www.instagram.com/gabvargasofficial

Spotify (Eleanor Rigby's Ghost)

https://open.spotify.com/album/4zece2sQ0ZbkQScL0smXfe?si=4812681e72a64399

Highly respected journalist, writer and broadcaster, the wonderful Samira Ahmed joins me for a conversation that covers her new book, 'A Hard Day's Night' and so much more.
Samira was key in bringing the world's attention to the recording of The Beatles live on-stage at Roxburgh Hall, Stowe School, April 4, 1963, and her time sitting opposite Sir Paul, as she led a deep conversation around the release of his book, 'The Lyrics', is truly one for the ages.
This was a conversation I'll long cherish. I'm sure you'll enjoy Samira's insights just as much as I did.
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NB: Excuse the soft fuzz feel of my mic in the mix of this ep.