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Hosted by Joe Wisbey · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes
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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
Joe Wisbey hosts Beatles Books, a arts show with 100 episodes published.
My guest for today's episode is Piers Hemmingsen who joins me to discuss the second volume of his books covering the Beatles in Canada. Piers' book goes into incredible detail on The Beatles Canadian connections - the st
My guest today is Richard Ogden who is here to discuss his book 'Bigger Than The Beatles'. Richard was Paul McCartney's manager from 1987 to 1993 and he tells us the ups and downs of managing a superstar. Richard oversaw
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 stage pictures of The Bea
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 70's. He amassed a h
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 of the 20th Century'
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 experience of first discoveri
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 Beatle years and also
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 how each Beatle and
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 came on to talk to me,
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 was the background?
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 worked as a culture repo
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 heights of Beatlemania, fr
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 way they managed The
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 Monthly, meaning he was soon
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 book covers the infl
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 Beatles' supporting cast
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 the 1960's and provides
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 - January 1963. Robert an
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 John's son James was bor
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 the music it produced
Joel Selvin
author of "Drums & Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon"
1 appearance on this show
Ringo Starr
drum curator · The Beatles
1 appearance on this show
David Guerrero
1 appearance on this show
Allan Kozinn
co-author of The McCartney Legacy Volume 1 · New York Times
2 appearances on this show
Tom Doyle
vice president of association program development · Pemberton Asset Management
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Andrew Cook
Chief Development & Commercial Officer · Ahead Business Support
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Richard Mills
NYC Sex Therapist · Talk Sex With Dick
1 appearance on this show
Jonathan Gould
Auckland FC goalkeeping coach
1 appearance on this show
Robert Rodriguez
director, screenwriter, producer, cinematographer, editor, musician · El Rey Network
1 appearance on this show
John Harris
founding director of the Vitiligo Clinic and Research Center · UMass Chan Medical School
1 appearance on this show
Ian Leslie
CMO of Industry West · Industry West
1 appearance on this show
Adrian Sinclair
Director of Engagement and Co-founder · Vancouver Mural Festival
1 appearance on this show
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