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by Steve Marinucci
The latest Beatles news and most informative, thought-provoking talk from veteran pioneer Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci, the founder of Abbeyrd’s Beatles Page, the first true Beatles news website online in 1995. Our show focuses on topical Beatles subjects and news that fans are talking about. A frequent guest on our show is the distinguished author Candy Leonard, author of ”Beatleness: How The Beatles and their Fans Remade the World,” an acclaimed book on Beatle history and fandom. You can see and hear all of our shows, both video and audio, at Beatles News Briefs - Steve Marinucci's Archive. (Note: Many of our recent shows on YouTube are captioned in additional languages.)
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- Sep 5, 202650 min
#130: LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST! - May Pang on John Lennon, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" and her iconic photographs
The legendary May Pang opens up about her life with John Lennon, the “Lost Weekend,” the making of The Lost Weekend: A Love Story," and the iconic photographs that reshaped how fans understand Lennon’s most surprising creative period and that she is showing in local exhibitions around the country. In this in‑depth conversation, she shares new stories, personal reflections, and behind‑the‑scenes moments that Beatles fans have never heard before. If you love Beatles history, rare stories, and firsthand accounts from the people who were actually there, this interview is essential listening. (Special note: The video version on YouTube only has a video gallery of pictures taken by May Pang.) #MayPang #JohnLennon #LostWeekend #Beatles #BeatlesHistory #TheLostWeekendALoveStory #DVD #TheBeatles #PaulMcCartney #TheRaspberries #EricCarmen #PhilSpector #MalEvans #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #madisonsquaregarden #EltonJohn --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Aug 30, 20268 min
"An Inside Look at Liverpool's International Beatles Week From Three Fans Attending"
Each year, International Beatles Week brings fans from around the world together for live music, rare talks, tributes, and unforgettable moments. Here, we present a report from some fans attending this annual Liverpool festival on what this year's event is like. If you love Beatles history, live music, and global fan culture or if you've never been to the festival, this recap gives an idea of what you can expect. #InternationalBeatlesWeek #BeatlesWeek #Liverpool #Beatles #BeatlesFans #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SteveMarinucci #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #Beatlemania #BeatlesFestival #LiverpoolMusic #BeatlesCommunity #BeatlesEvents #BeatlesReport #MusicHistory #RockHistory --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Aug 28, 202641 min
#128 - Count Five's Kenn Ellner on ‘Psychotic Reaction’ & Music Life in a Beatles-Ruled World
Beatles News Briefs #128 dives into garage‑rock history as Kenn Ellner of the legendary Count Five recounts the making of their iconic 1966 hit “Psychotic Reaction” — a song that helped define the psychedelic‑garage sound and still inspires musicians today. Kenn shares vivid stories about the band’s early days, the whirlwind success of their breakout single, and what it was like trying to stand out in a music world dominated by The Beatles, British Invasion bands, and rapidly changing rock trends. You’ll hear about the band’s creative process, the cultural moments that shaped their sound, encounters with The Doors, Otis Redding and others, and Kenn’s personal reflections on Count Five’s legacy. If you love garage rock, ’60s music history, or behind‑the‑scenes stories from artists who lived it, this is just what you're looking for. Beatles News Briefs continues to bring you exclusive interviews with authors, musicians, and creators who shaped the soundtrack of our lives. Be sure to give this episode a thumbs up. And please hit the SUBSCRIBE button so you can get word of our shows as soon as they're published. You don't ever want to miss another episode of Beatles News Briefs. (And be sure to check out our Beatles News Briefs channel on YouTube. Besides the podcast, you'll find additional interview clips with Mark Lewisohn, Giles Martin, Peter Tork, Phillip Norman and more! #CountFive #KennEllner #PsychoticReaction #GarageRock #60sRock #BeatlesNewsBriefs #BeatlesPodcast #MusicHistory #PsychedelicRock #ClassicRockStories #RockLegends #BeatlesNewsBriefs #Podcast #BeatlesCommunity #SteveMarinucci #BeatlesPodcast #BeatlesNewsBriefs #SanJoseRocks #SanJoseSound #JohnLennon #GeorgeHarrison #PaulMcCartney #RingoStarr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Jul 29, 20268 min
Beatles News Briefs #127 - Urgent podcast - Breakdown of the new ’Rubber Soul’ sets coming Oct. 2
Dive into this urgent Beatles News Briefs episode as Steve Marinucci unpacks every detail of the newly announced Rubber Soul box sets coming October 2. Get a clear rundown of what's included and where you'll hear the fresh Giles Martin/Sam Okell stereo and Dolby Atmos mixes, the mono album and U.S. Capitol album versions, the exclusive website‑only editions. We list the names of the 20 previously unreleased session tracks, rare demos including Lennon’s “Little Girl” song outline and the current pricing in the U.S. and UK across all formats. If you want the most comprehensive, up‑to‑the‑minute guide to all Rubber Soul configurations, bonus content, and collector extras, this emergency Beatles News Briefs podcast has all you need. #beatles #rubbersoul #remix #Giles #gilesmartin #capitolrecords #unreleasedmusic #unreleasedtracks #unreleasedBeatles #demo #johnlennon #paulmccartney #georgeharrison #ringostarr --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Jul 9, 202623 min
#126 - Beatles Author Philip Norman: New Revelations About Brian Epstein & Beatlemania
In this in‑depth interview with Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci, acclaimed Beatles biographer Philip Norman, author of "Shout!" and the new book "Mr. Moonlight: Brian Epstein and The Making of the Beatles," shares powerful insights into the life of Brian Epstein, the manager who transformed The Beatles from a Liverpool club act into a global cultural phenomenon. Norman discusses Epstein’s extraordinary achievements despite having no experience in pop management, his battles with homophobia and anti-Semitism, his complex relationship with John Lennon, and the protective “invisible shield” he built around the band during the height of Beatlemania. The conversation also explores the controversies surrounding Epstein’s death, his role in landmark Beatles moments like the Global Satellite Broadcast that featured the premiere of “All You Need Is Love” , and how The Beatles changed forever after his passing. Norman also reflects on John Lennon, Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and how his views evolved while writing their biographies and confirms his future writing plans for "Shout!" timed with Sam Mendes’ upcoming Beatles biopics . The interview offers rare clarity and new revelations from one of the world’s leading Beatles scholars. Also featured in the show is a short review of recent concerts seen by Steve of Ringo Starr and Peter Asher with pictures taken by him at those respective shows. Thanks for watching and we hope you enjoy the show. #PhilipNorman #BrianEpstein #TheBeatles #BeatlesHistory #BeatlesInterview #BeatlesDocumentary #BeatlesBiographer #Beatlemania #JohnLennon #PaulMcCartney #GeorgeHarrison #RingoStarr #ShoutPhilipNorman #MrMoonlightBook #BeatlesManager #BrianEpsteinStory #BrianEpsteinLegacy #BrianEpsteinBeatles #BeatlesSecrets #BeatlesArchive #BeatlesFans #SamMendesBeatles #BeatlesBiopics #1960sMusic #MusicHistory #RockHistory #LiverpoolMusic #BritishInvasion #BrianEpsteinInterview #PhilipNormanInterview #BeatlesAuthor #BeatlesScholar #BeatlesAnalysis #BeatlesDeepDive #BeatlesRareStories #BeatlesUntoldStories #BeatlesMythology #BeatlesManagement #BeatlesCulture #Beatles1960s #BeatlesTimeline #BeatlesDiscussion #BeatlesPodcast #BeatlesYouTube #BrianEpsteinDeath #BrianEpsteinControversy #BrianEpsteinBiography #BeatlesGlobalBroadcast #AllYouNeedIsLove #BeatlesLondon #BeatlesRecordingHistory #BeatlesRelationships #LennonMcCartney #BeatlesCreativeProcess #BeatlesLegacy #ShoutBook #MrMoonlight #PhilipNormanBooks #BeatlesBooks #BeatlesBiographies #SteveMarinucci #JoeFlannery --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Jul 2, 202641 min
#125 - A deep dive into Beatles videos with author Bill Last
Beatles video history, rare releases, and collectibles take center stage in this episode featuring special guest Bill Last, author of The Collected Beatles Videography – A Guide to Collecting Group and Solo Video, 1962–2024.Bill’s comprehensive research into Beatles and solo video releases makes this a must‑listen for collectors and fans of the Fab Four. We explore the evolution of Beatles video content across six decades — from early promotional films to modern restorations — with detailed discussion of: The Beatles’ first motion picture, "A Hard Day’s Night" - Its various releases and restorations. The acclaimed documentary "The Compleat Beatles"- Why it remains a fan favorite. Voyager’s rare and now out‑of‑print 1993 "A Hard Day’s Night" CD‑ROM - A forgotten gem in Beatles multimedia history. Bill breaks down the formats, availability, and collector value of these releases and more, offering some unique insights. Thanks for listening — or watching on YouTube. If you haven’t subscribed yet, hit that button so you’ll know as soon as new episodes drop. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Jun 22, 20261h 0m
#124 - Exclusive!: Gary C. Bourgeois on new Dolby Atmos remix for Beatles film "A Hard Day's Night"!
In this exclusive interview, legendary re-recording mixer Gary C. Bourgeois, who has done past work for The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and many others, breaks down his brand‑new 2026 Dolby Atmos remix of the Beatles film A Hard Day’s Night, sharing behind‑the‑scenes stories, mixing choices, and the technical challenges of bringing a classic to immersive audio. You'll learn how Atmos reshapes the film soundtrack for modern theaters and home systems, Gary’s approach to preserving the original performances while expanding spatial depth, plus hear some anecdotes from his career working with major artists and film projects. This interview pairs rare industry insight with practical audio techniques—perfect for anyone looking to understand how classic cinema is remixed for today’s immersive formats. You won't want to miss this one. Like, subscribe, and leave a thumbs up to get more exclusive interviews and deep dives. Leave a comment on the show. It will be available on video and audio on YouTube and in audio at your favorite podcast providers. (Note: The song he talks working on for the movie "Five Corners" is The Beatles' song "In My Life.") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
- Jun 16, 202611 min
#123 Faith Cohen, whose idea for Global Beatles Day is becoming a reality
Beatles News Briefs host Steve Marinucci talks to Global Beatles Day founder Faith Cohen about the idea she had in 2009 to celebrate Global Beatles Day on June 25 (the date on which the Beatles' worldwide premiere and global broadcast of "All You Need Is Love" took place back in 1967), which has now been officially recognized by the Beatles and will be celebrated by them annually. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can binge listen to all of our episodes free at Podbean, on YouTube or on our Beatles News Briefs blog page. CONTACT INFO: You can contact us about the show at beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you with your thoughts and feedback on our shows. We hope you enjoy the shows and we thank you very much for listening. We really appreciate you! NEW! We've created a really fab (we think so!) Beatles News Briefs playlist on Spotify to go with the show that you can contribute to. Send your suggestions to beatlesnewsbriefs@gmail.com and we may use them to add to the playlist.
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The latest Beatles news and most informative, thought-provoking talk from veteran pioneer Beatles reporter Steve Marinucci, the founder of Abbeyrd’s Beatles Page, the first true Beatles news website online in 1995. Our show focuses on topical Beatles subjects and news that fans are talking about. A frequent guest on our show is the distinguished author Candy Leonard, author of ”Beatleness: How The Beatles and their Fans Remade the World,” an acclaimed book on Beatle history and fandom. You can see and hear all of our shows, both video and audio, at Beatles News Briefs - Steve Marinucci's Archive. (Note: Many of our recent shows on YouTube are captioned in additional languages.)
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