Beatles Books
Episodes
David Guerrero - 'You Won't See Me - When The Beatles Ghosted Imelda'
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is David Guerrero who is here to discuss his book 'You Won't See Me - How The Beatles Ghosted Imelda'. The story of The Beatles misadve...
Alan Kozinn on Allan Kozinn
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm welcoming Allan Kozinn back to the pod today, this time to look back on his amazing career and his journey to the remarkable McCartney Legacy book...
Tom Doyle - 'Ringo - A Fab Life'
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My returning guest for this episode is Tom Doyle who brings his mosaic biography of Ringo Starr. Tom's book covers all of Ringo's remarkable life fr...
Andrew Cook - 'Capitol Gains'
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Andrew Cook to discuss his book 'Capitol Gains'. Andrew's book tells the story of The Beatles up and down relationship ...
Peter Doggett on Peter Doggett
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Peter Doggett for this special episode as we look back over his entire career. Peter began writing for Record Collector magazine in 1...
Richard Mills - 'The Beatles and Black Music'
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm welcoming Richard Mills back to the pod today, this time to talk about his book 'The Beatles ad Black Music'. Beginning with the grand narrative o...
Stuart Maconie - 'With A Little Help From Their Friends'
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is the brilliant Stuart Maconie who is here to discuss his book 'With A Little Help From Their Friends'. Stuart's book tel...
Jonathan Gould - 'Can't Buy Me Love'
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Jonathan Gould who joins me to discuss his 2007 book 'Can't Buy Me Love'. More than just a group biography, 'Can't Buy Me Love' tell...
Robert Rodriguez - 'Ribbons of Rust'
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Robert Rodriguez who joins me to discuss the book he co- wrote with Jerry Hammack, 'Ribbons of Rust - The Beatles' Record...
John Harris - 'Maybe I'm Amazed'
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm welcoming the journalist and writer John Harris back to the pod today, this time for a special bonus episode on his book 'Maybe I'm Amazed - A S...
Ian Leslie - 'John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs'
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for todays episode is Ian Leslie, who joins me to discuss his brilliant book on John and Paul - 'A Love Story in Songs'. Ian's book traces th...
Allison Bumsted - 'TeenSet, Teen Fan Magazines, and Rock Journalism: Don't Let the Name Fool You'
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for todays episode is Allison Bumstead who is here to to discuss her brilliant book on Teen fan magazines. She focuses mainly on Teenset whic...
Seth Rogovoy - 'Within You Without You'
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Seth Rogovoy who is here to discuss his book 'Within You Without You - Listening to George Harrison' Seth's book is a highly persona...
Allan Kozinn & Adrian Sinclair - 'McCartney Legacy Vol 2'
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to welcome Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair back to the pod to discuss Volume 2 of their McCartney Legacy series. Volume 2 covers Paul's...
Elliot Mintz - 'We All Shine On - John, Yoko & Me'
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My very special guest for this episode is Elliot Mintz who first encountered John and Yoko in his role as a late night radio host in 1971. A strong bo...
Yvonne Innes - 'Dip My Brain In Joy'
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this bonus, mini episode by Yvonne Innes to discuss her biography of her husband, Neil Innes. In my view, Neil was one of the largest c...
JR Moores - 'Off The Ground - Paul McCartney in the 1990's'
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by JR Moores today to discuss his book 'Off The Ground'. JR takes a detailed look at Paul in the 90's and suggests that apart from the 60's...
David Hepworth - 'Hope I Get Old Before I Die'
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm welcoming David Hepworth back to the pod today, this time to talk about his book 'Hope I Get Old Before I Die - Why Rock Stars Never Retire'. Davi...
Patrick Humphries - 'With The Beatles'
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is renowned music journalist and author Patrick Humphries who joins me to discuss his book 'With The Beatles'. Patrick interviewed Paul...
Merle Frimark - My Day At Abbey Road
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this very special episode, my guest is former Apple employee Merle Frimark who joins me to discuss her time as an Apple employee between 1967 and ...
Neil Fox - 'Music Films'
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Neil Fox, a Professor of Film Practice and Pedagogy at Falmouth University, and co-host of the acclaimed film podcast, ...
Greg Armstrong & Andy Neill - 'When We Was Fab'
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guests for this episode are Greg Armstrong and Andy Neill who join me to discuss their book 'When We Was Fab - Inside The Beatles Australasian Tour...
Tracy Daugherty - We Shook Up the World
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Tracy Daugherty who joins me to discuss his book 'We Shook Up Th World - The Spiritual Rebellion of Muhammad Ali and George Harrison...
Debbie Gendler -'I Saw Them Standing There'
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Debbie Gendler who is here to discuss her book 'I Saw The Standing There - Adventures of an Original Beatle Fan During Beatlemania a...
Mark Lewisohn on Beatles books
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's terrific to welcome Mark Lewisohn back to the pod, this time to discuss the stories behind some of the major works of Beatle literature. From Hun...
Mary McGlory & Sylvia Saunders - 'The Liverbirds'
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Mary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders to talk about their book 'The Liverbirds - Our Life in Britain's First Rock n Roll Ban...
Mark Lewisohn on Mark Lewisohn
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For this very special episode I'm joined by Mark Lewisohn to discuss his life, his books and the unique Beatle experiences that led him to become the ...
Aaron Badgley -'Dark Horse Records: The Story of George Harrison's Post-Beatles Record Label'
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Aaron Badgley, who joins me to discuss his book on Dark Horse Records, the label started by George Harrison in 1974. Aaro...
Laurie Kaye - ’Confessions of a Rock n Roll Name Dropper’
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My very special guest for this episode is Laurie Kaye, who was part of the the team that conducted John Lennon's last ever interview on December 8th 1...
Ken Womack - ’Living The Beatles Legend -The Mal Evans Story’
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm honored to welcome Ken Womack back to the pod to talk about one of the most anticipated Beatle books of 2023, his fascinating biography of the Bea...
Jonathan Knott - ’Follow The Sun - The Beatles in Greece’
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this bonus mini episode by Jonathan Knott who is here to discuss his research on The Beatles attempts in 1967 to buy a Greek island. Wh...
Deirdre Kelly - ’Fashioning The Beatles’
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Deirdre Kelly who joins me to discuss her book 'Fashioning The Beatles' - a fascinating and detailed look at what The Beatles wore t...
Ken Mcnab - ’Shake It Up Baby’
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am delighted to welcome Ken Mcnab back to the pod - this time to discuss 'Shake It Up Baby' - his thrilling and detailed story of The Beatles in 196...
Richard Driver - ’That Was Me’
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Richard Driver to discuss his book 'That Was Me - Paul McCartney's career and the legacy of The Beatles' That Was Me is...
Steve Matteo - ’Act Naturally - The Beatles on Film’
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm delighted to welcome back to the pod Steve Matteo who is here this time to discuss his new book 'Act Naturally - The Beatles on Film'. Steve's boo...
Leslie Cavendish - ’The Cutting Edge’
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined today by Leslie Cavendish to discuss his book 'The Cutting Edge'. Starting work at Vidal Sassoon's salon at the start of the 60's, Leslie s...
Bob Kealing - ’Good Day Sunshine State’
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Bob Kealing, who tells the story of The Beatles in Florida, a state they spent more time in than most during 1964. Meetin...
David Jacks - ’Peter Asher A Life in Music’
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is David Jacks who joins me to discuss his biography of Peter Asher - 'A Life in Music'. Peter came into The Beatles world via his sist...
Bill Janovitz - ’Leon Russell: The Master of Space and Time’s Journey Through Rock & Roll History’
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this bonus episode by founding member of the band Buffalo Tom, Bill Janowitz to discuss his biography of Leon Russell. Perhaps best kno...
Colin Hall - ’The Songs The Beatles Gave Away’
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Colin Hall, who joins me to discuss his book 'The Songs The Beatles Gave Away'. Colin is the custodian of Mendips, John L...
Tony King ’ ’The Tastemaker’
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Tony King to discuss his brilliant memoir 'The Tastemaker'. Tony joined Decca Records at 16, and as London started to s...
Allan Kozinn & Adrian Sinclair - ’McCartney Legacy Vol 1’
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair to discuss volume 1 of 'McCaartney Legacy, the first in a multi volume set, beginning ...
Dafydd Rees - ’1963 - A Year in the Life’
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Dafydd Rees who joins me to discuss his book 'The Beatles 1963 A Year in the Life'. At the start of 1963, The Beatles were a success...
Thomas Macfarlane - ’Painting With Sound’
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Thomas Macfarlane who joins me to discuss his book 'Lennon and McCartney - Painting With Sound' This book explores the work of two o...
David Hepworth - ’Abbey Road’
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My returning guest for this episode is David Hepworth - who joins me to discuss his new book 'Abbey Road - The Inside Story of the World's Most Famous...
John Higgs - ’Love and Let Die’
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is John Higgs, who joins me to discuss his book 'Love and Let Die - Bond, The Beatles and The British Psyche'. Dr No, the fi...
Bernadette & Mike Byrne - ’The Birth of The Beatles Story’
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Bernadette and Mike Byrne, who tell us two stories via their book 'The Birth of The Beatles Story'. Firstly, Bernadette...
’’In His Own Write’ with Jonathan Glew
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by actor and director Jonathan Glew to discuss John Lennon's 'In His Own Write'. In 2015 Jonathan was granted the rights f...
James Campion - ’Take A Sad Song...’
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is James Campion, who joins me to discuss his book 'Take A Sad Song...The Emotional Currency of Hey Jude'. James' book dives...
Paul Du Noyer - ’Conversations With McCartney’
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Du Noyer returns to the pod to discuss his 2015 book 'Conversations With McCartney'. In June 1989, Paul Du Noyer was contacted by Paul McCartne...
Jay Bergen - ’Lennon, The Mobster and The Lawyer’
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Jay Bergen, the attorney who represented John in his 1976 trial against Morris Levy, the mob connected owner of Roulette ...
Richard Mills - ’The Beatles and Fandom’
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Richard Mills, who joins me to discuss his book 'The Beatles and Fandom'. Richard's book is the first to discuss fan subc...
Ted Widmer - ’The Beatle Who Got Away’
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this bonus episode by historian and writer Ted Widmer, who joins me to discuss his fabulous New Yorker piece on Stuart Sutcliffe. Ted t...
Donald Brackett - ’Yoko Ono - An Artful Life’
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Donald Brackett, who brings us his biography of Yoko Ono, 'A Artful Life'. Yoko is one of the most complicated and misund...
Jenny Boyd - ’Jennifer Juniper’
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Jenny Boyd, younger sister of George's first wife Patti, who joins me to discuss her autobiography, 'Jennifer Juniper'. ...
Ryan Walsh - ’On Claudio’
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this special bonus episode by Ryan Walsh, who discusses his fascinating article on Curt Claudio, the man that went to Tittenhurst in 19...
Jon Stewart - ’Dylan, Lennon, Marx And God’
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Jon Stewart, guitarist in Britpop band Sleeper and Course Leader for the BA (Hons) Music Business at BIMM Institute, Br...
Steve Matteo - ’Let It Be’
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Steve Matteo -who wrote his book on 'Let It Be' as part of the 33 1/3 series in 2003. We discuss how the book came toge...
Bob Spitz - ‘The Beatles - The Biography‘
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Bob Spitz - we look back at his 2005 biography of The Beatles. He shares the story of the writing of the book - the chara...
Jude Southerland Kessler - ‘Shades of Life‘
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Jude Southerland Kessler who discusses 'Shades of Life' - the most recent volume in her John Lennon Series, where she t...
Joe Hagan - ‘Sticky Fingers‘
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is special correspondent for Vanity Fair Joe Hagan, who joins me to discuss his book 'Sticky Fingers - The Life and Times of...
Lance Richardson - ‘House of Nutter‘
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Lance Richardson who joins me to discuss his book 'House of Nutter - The Rebel Tailor of Savile Row'. Lance's book charts...
John Harris - ‘The Beatles Get Back‘
16 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is journalist, writer and critic John Harris who joins me to discuss his involvement in 'Get Back'. John was invited to scour through t...
Tim Riley - ‘Tell Me Why‘
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Tim Riley, who joins me to discuss his 1988 book 'Tell Me Why'. Tim's book was one of the first to really examine and tac...
Rob Sheffield - ‘Dreaming The Beatles‘
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is Rolling Stone writer Rob Sheffield, who joins me to discuss his book 'Dreaming The Beatles'. Rob's book looks at The Beat...
Luke Meddings - ‘What They Heard‘
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Luke Meddings, who is here to discuss his book 'What They Heard - How The Beatles, Beach Boys and Bob Dylan Listened to Each Other a...
David Hepworth - ‘Overpaid, Oversexed and Over There‘
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined today by one of British music journalism's most famous voices, David Hepworth, to discuss his new book 'Overpaid, Oversexed and Over There ...
Daniel Rachel - ‘Like Some Forgotten Dream‘
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest for this episode is musician turned author Daniel Rachel who joins me to discuss his book 'Like Some Forgotten Dream - What if The Beatles Ha...
Bob Smeaton - 'From Benwell Boy to 46th Beatle'
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Bob Smeaton who joins me to discuss his autobiography 'From Benwell Boy to 46th Beatle'. After a successful career in local bands in...
Brian Hamill - 'Dream Lovers John & Yoko in NYC'
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus mini episode I'm joined by renowned photographer Brian Hamill to discuss his book 'Dream Lovers - John & Yoko in NYC'. Brian had 2 phot...
Philip Norman - 'Shout' with Dan Rebellato
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm incredibly lucky to be joined for this episode by dramatist and academic Dan Rebellato to discuss one of the most infamous of all Beatles books - ...
Ken Womack & Jason Kruppa - 'All Things Must Pass Away'
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by one of the very best Beatle authors, Ken Womack, and one of the very best Beatle podcasters, Jason Krupa, to discuss their brilliant new...
Paul Howard - 'I Read The News Today, Oh Boy'
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by award winning journalist and author Paul Howard to discuss his brilliant biography of Tara Browne, a member of the Iris...
Christine Feldman Barrett - 'A Women's History of The Beatles'
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by Christine Feldman Barrett to discuss her landmark book, 'A Women's History of The Beatles'. Hers is the first book to o...
Stefan Granados - 'Those Were The Days'
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is Stefan Granados - he joins me to discuss 'Those Were The Days 2.0', the fully updated version of his definitive chronicle of The Bea...
'The Beatles Anthology' with John Mitchinson
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by publisher, writer and co host of the 'Backlisted' podcast John Mitchinson to discuss his involvement in that most all encompassing of Be...
John Lyons - 'Joy And Fear - The Beatles, Chicago and the 60's'
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for my latest episode by John F. Lyons. His book 'Joy and Fear' is a riveting look at the polarizing nature of the Beatles phenomenon, and ...
Steve Turner - 'Beatles 66'
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I’m joined today by author and journalist Steve Turner to discuss his 2016 book ‘Beatles 66 The Revolutionary Year.’ The Beatles began 196...
Kevin Barry - 'Beatlebone'
09 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this mini episode by Kevin Barry - author of 'Beatlebone'. 'Beatlebone' is set in 1978, where John Lennon has escaped New York City t...
Bob Gruen -'Right Place, Right Time'
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm very lucky to be joined for this episode by renowned rock photographer Bob Gruen to discuss his thrilling and action packed memoir; 'Right Place, ...
Patti Gallo-Stedman -'Diary of a Beatlemaniac'
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined for this episode by writer and journalist and original Beatlemaniac Patti Gallo-Stedman to discuss her fascinating diary. Compiled from ...
Chip Madinger - Lennonology
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this bonus, mini episode, I'm joined by Chip Madinger to discuss his fabulously detailed and rich diary of John Lennon's life, 'Lennonology'. 'Str...
Hunter Davies - 'The Beatles: The Authorised Biography' with Andy Miller
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this episode, I'm incredibly lucky to be joined by the writer Andy Miller to discuss Hunter Davies' 1968 authorised biography. Still the only o...
Darryl Bullock - 'The Velvet Mafia'
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined today by Darryl Bullock to discuss his new book 'The Velvet Mafia' an eye opening account of some of the most influential and powerful gay ...
Peter Ames Carlin - 'Paul McCartney - A Life'
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is renowned author and writer Peter Ames Carlin who joins me to discuss his 2009 book 'Paul McCartney - A Life' One of the few books wh...
Ian Macdonald - 'Revolution in the Head' with Chris Power
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by author and critic Chris Power to discuss Ian Macdonald's seminal 1994 book 'Revolution in the Head'. Critically adored for so long, this...
Erin Torkelson Weber - 'The Beatles And The Historians'
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Erin Torkelson Weber to discuss her excellent book 'The Beatles And The Historians'. This book examines the band's historiography explor...
Candy Leonard - 'Beatleness'
08 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by author and sociologist Candy Leonard to discuss her 2014 book 'Beatleness'. Based on interviews with hundreds of fans of different ages ...
Tom Doyle - 'Man on the Run'
26 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by acclaimed music journalist and author Tom Doyle to discuss his 2014 book, 'Man on the Run' an fascinating look at one of Paul's most mis...
Oliver Craske - Indian Sun The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by editor and author Oliver Craske to discuss his major biography of Ravi Shankar. Ravi had a remarkable and long life - and his influenc...
Jem Roberts - 'Fab Fools'
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Jem Roberts to discuss his wonderful new book 'Fab Fools' - the first book to properly discuss The Beatles and comedy. Jem discovers how...
Tony Barrell - 'The Beatles on the Roof'
20 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bonus Mini-Episode! I'm joined by renowned journalist and writer Tony Barrell to discuss 'The Beatles on the Roof' - a fun look at the events leading ...
Jim Berkenstadt - 'The Beatle Who Vanished'
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Jim Berkenstadt, author of 'The Beatle Who Vanished' - the fascinating story of Jimmie Nicol, the drummer who replaced Ringo for the fir...
Graeme Thomson -'George Harrison Behind The Locked Door'
30 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by one of Britain's leading music writers, Graeme Thomson, to discuss his elegant and insightful account of George Harrison's extraordinary...
Paul Du Noyer - 'The Complete John Lennon Songs'
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm joined by Paul Du Noyer, a Liverpool born author, editor and music journalist. He discusses 'The Complete John Lennon' - a new revised version o...
Ashley Kahn - 'George Harrison on George Harrison'
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley Kahn joins us to discuss his wonderful collection of George Harrison's interviews. Though known as the 'quiet' Beatle - Ashley's collection sho...
Ken McNab -'And In The End: The Last Days Of The Beatles'
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken McNab has written a vivid and thrilling account of perhaps the most dramatic of all the Beatles years - 1969. We discuss at length his book 'And I...
Ken Womack -'John Lennon 1980 The Last Days In The Life'
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For our very first episode Ken Womack joins us to discuss his new book - 'John Lennon 1980 The Last Days In The Life'. Who was John Lennon in 1980? ...