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Beatles Books

Hosted by Joe Wisbey · arts · EN · 110 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

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What is Beatles Books about?

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?

Who hosts Beatles Books?

Beatles Books is hosted by Joe Wisbey. The show has published 110 episodes to date.

What has Beatles Books covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Simon Halfon - '1967 The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles'" (9 October 2026, 30 minutes), "Steve Taylor 'Across The Universe'" (4 September 2026, 39 minutes), and "Piers Hemmingsen - 'The Beatles in Canada 1964-1970'" (7 August 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does Beatles Books publish?

Beatles Books publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 110 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Beatles Books?

Booking probability for Beatles Books is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beatles Books requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beatles Books's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Beatles Books?

The strongest fits for Beatles Books are Artists, Writers & Performers and News, Magazine & Book Publishing. Beatles Books has an arts audience.

About the host

Joe Wisbey hosts Beatles Books, an arts show with 110 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #110

    Simon Halfon - '1967 The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles'

    Oct 9, 202630 minS1

    My guest today is Simon Halfon who co wrote the fantastic book '1967 - The World of Brian Epstein and The Beatles' with Gary Kemp. Gary purchased Brian's address book and decided to investigate all the names that it...

  • Episode #109

    Steve Taylor 'Across The Universe'

    Sep 4, 202639 minS1

    My guest today is Steve Taylor, who brings us his book 'Across The Universe - 'The Magic and Mystery of The Beatles Creativity'. Steve's book looks at the psychological, cultural and spiritual forces behind The Beatles...

  • Episode #108

    Piers Hemmingsen - 'The Beatles in Canada 1964-1970'

    Aug 7, 202647 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #107

    Richard Ogden - 'Bigger Than The Beatles'

    Jul 3, 202641 minS1

    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...

  • Episode #106

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

    Jun 10, 202631 minS1

    <p>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...

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  • Episode #105

    Spencer Leigh - 80@80'

    May 29, 202634 minS1

    <p>For this episode I'm joined by Spencer Leigh to discuss his memoir '80 @ 80'.</p> <p>Spencer was a first generation Beatles fan from Liverpool who began making programmes for BBC Radio Merseyside in the mid 70's. He...

  • Episode #104

    Jim Windolf - 'Where The Music Had to Go'

    May 1, 202645 minS1

    <p>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'.</p> <p>Jim's book looks at the entwining careers of two of the...

  • Episode #103

    Samira Ahmed - 'A Hard Day's Night'

    Apr 10, 202646 minS1

    <p>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'.</p> <p>Drawing on her own experience of...

  • Episode #102

    Gary Astridge - Beats and Threads

    Mar 27, 202640 minS1

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

  • Episode #101

    Dan Absher - 'The Fab Four Pillars of Impact'

    Feb 27, 202634 minS1

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

  • Episode #100

    Episode 100!

    Jan 23, 20261h 24mS1

    <p>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.</p> <p>Thank you to every single author that came on to...

  • Episode #99

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

    Dec 19, 202542 minS1

    <p>My guest today is David Guerrero who is here to discuss his book 'You Won't See Me - How The Beatles Ghosted Imelda'.</p> <p>The story of The Beatles misadventures in The Philippines is well known, but what was the...

  • Episode #98

    Allan Kozinn on Allan Kozinn

    Nov 28, 202559 minS1

    <p>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.</p> <p>Allan worked as a...

  • Episode #97

    Tom Doyle - 'Ringo - A Fab Life'

    Oct 24, 202550 minS1

    <p>My returning guest for this episode is Tom Doyle who brings his mosaic biography of Ringo Starr. </p> <p>Tom's book covers all of Ringo's remarkable life from his impoverished childhood to the dizzying heights of...

  • Episode #96

    Andrew Cook - 'Capitol Gains'

    Oct 10, 202549 minS1

    <p>I'm joined for this episode by Andrew Cook to discuss his book 'Capitol Gains'.</p> <p>Andrew's book tells the story of The Beatles up and down relationship with their American record label and looks at the way they...

  • Episode #95

    Peter Doggett on Peter Doggett

    Aug 22, 202557 minS1

    <p>I'm joined by Peter Doggett for this special episode as we look back over his entire career.</p> <p> </p> <p>Peter began writing for Record Collector magazine in 1980 and was also engaged in work for Beatles Monthly...

  • Episode #94

    Richard Mills - 'The Beatles and Black Music'

    Jul 18, 202534 minS1

    <p>I'm welcoming Richard Mills back to the pod today, this time to talk about his book 'The Beatles ad Black Music'.</p> <p>Beginning with the grand narrative of British colonial history pre-Beatles, Richard's book...

  • Episode #93

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

    Jun 13, 202545 minS1

    <p>My guest for this episode is the brilliant Stuart Maconie who is here to discuss his book 'With A Little Help From Their Friends'. </p> <p>Stuart's book tells the story of 100 fascinating members of The Beatles'...

  • Episode #92

    Jonathan Gould - 'Can't Buy Me Love'

    May 16, 202553 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #91

    Robert Rodriguez - 'Ribbons of Rust'

    Apr 18, 202540 minS1

    <p>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.</p>...

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