Episodes 100
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (70)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

A podcast that chats to a wide variety of Beatle authors and writers. What inspired them to add their entry into a library of over 1000 books? If you like the pod then please consider a tiny thank you at https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?fbclid=IwdGRjcAR81ZJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeRi_yVkKQ9Vqp_ECRXAAZRuciUkFgUU0HXqDUUCt6PgKcWtvG-jJBVEKCByI_aem_cS6N0eeZWM1BLMLnjJA9pA

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Recent Episodes

S1E106 Amelia Davis & Joel Selvin - 'Jim Marshall - The Beatles at Candlestick Park'

Jun 10, 2026 30m

My guests for this episode are Amelia Davis and Joel Selvin who are here to discuss their work on 'Live at Candlestick Park 1966' a book which collates Jim Marshall's incredible backstage and on…

S1E105 Spencer Leigh - 80@80'

May 29, 2026 33m

For this episode I'm joined by Spencer Leigh to discuss his memoir '80 @ 80'. Spencer was a first generation Beatles fan from Liverpool who began making programmes for BBC Radio Merseyside in the mid…

S1E104 Jim Windolf - 'Where The Music Had to Go'

May 01, 2026 44m

My guest today is Jim Windolf, who joins me to discuss 'Where The Music Had to Go - How Bob Dylan and The Beatles Changed Each Other - and the World'. Jim's book looks at the entwining careers of two…

S1E103 Samira Ahmed - 'A Hard Day's Night'

Apr 10, 2026 46m

My guest today is the writer, broadcaster and journalist, Samira Ahmed, who joins me to discuss her BFI Film Classics book on The Beatles first film, 'A Hard Day's Night'. Drawing on her own…

S1E102 Gary Astridge - Beats and Threads

Mar 27, 2026 39m

My guest today is Gary Astridge, who has co written 'Beats and Threads' with a certain Ringo Starr. Gary's book collects beautiful pictures and stories of some of Ringo's legendary outfits from his…

S1E101 Dan Absher - 'The Fab Four Pillars of Impact'

Feb 27, 2026 33m

My guest today is Dan Absher, who joins me to discuss his book 'The Fab Four Pillars of Impact'. Dan's book looks at The Beatles as the ultimate case study for building exceptional teams and examines…

S1E100 Episode 100!

Jan 23, 2026 1h 23m

To celebrate reaching 100 episodes of the Beatles Books Podcast, I've collated together excerpts from some of my favourite conversations over the last 5 years. Thank you to every single author that…

S1E99 David Guerrero - 'You Won't See Me - When The Beatles Ghosted Imelda'

Dec 19, 2025 42m

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 misadventures in The Philippines is well known, but what…

S1E98 Allan Kozinn on Allan Kozinn

Nov 28, 2025 59m

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 books he's co writing with Adrian Sinclair. Allan…

S1E97 Tom Doyle - 'Ringo - A Fab Life'

Oct 24, 2025 50m

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 from his impoverished childhood to the dizzying…

S1E96 Andrew Cook - 'Capitol Gains'

Oct 10, 2025 49m

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 with their American record label and looks at the…

S1E95 Peter Doggett on Peter Doggett

Aug 22, 2025 57m

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 1980 and was also engaged in work for Beatles…

S1E94 Richard Mills - 'The Beatles and Black Music'

Jul 18, 2025 33m

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 of British colonial history pre-Beatles, Richard's…

S1E93 Stuart Maconie - 'With A Little Help From Their Friends'

Jun 13, 2025 45m

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 tells the story of 100 fascinating members of The…

S1E92 Jonathan Gould - 'Can't Buy Me Love'

May 16, 2025 53m

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' tells the social history of Britain and America in…

S1E91 Robert Rodriguez - 'Ribbons of Rust'

Apr 18, 2025 40m

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' Recording History in Context: Volume 1 - July 1954 -…

S1E90 John Harris - 'Maybe I'm Amazed'

Apr 04, 2025 27m Bonus

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 Story of Love and Connection in Ten Songs'. When…

S1E89 Ian Leslie - 'John and Paul: A Love Story in Songs'

Mar 21, 2025 40m

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 the twists and turns of their relationship through…

S1E88 Allison Bumsted - 'TeenSet, Teen Fan Magazines, and Rock Journalism: Don't Let the Name Fool You'

Feb 14, 2025 40m

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 which under the stewardship of the remarkable Judith…

S1E87 Seth Rogovoy - 'Within You Without You'

Jan 17, 2025 44m

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 personal exploration of George's essential contributions…

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