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Tim chats with film director and writer Grant McPhee about the Beatles song Yellow Submarine. They talk about the song’s fun sound, its strange mix of ideas, and the way it has grown into a song for all ages. 

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Tim chats with author Phil Lecomber about the Beatles’ unique song “She’s Leaving Home”. They share memories of the band, discuss the song’s dramatic musical style, and explore its rich story. Phil also talks about his new book, Midnight Streets, set in the 1920s in London Soho, and how real voices and working-class tales shape his work. ​

• Phil's website: https://www.phillecomber.com
• Phil on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillecomber/
• Phil on X: https://x.com/PhilLecomber
• Sign up for an evening with Phil Lecomber, a free event in Greenwich, London, Tuesday 1st April 2025: https://www.waterstones.com/events/an-evening-with-phil-lecomber/london-greenwich

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Tim Tucker chats with writer and author Ian Leslie, author of John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, about the Beatles’ song “Two of Us” and the deep bond between Lennon & McCartney. They talk about the song’s shift from a hard rocker to a gentle, heartfelt tune, and explore how the music they made spoke for them when words fell short.

• Ian Leslie, The Ruffian: https://www.ian-leslie.com
• John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs: https://www.ian-leslie.com/p/introducing-john-and-paul-a-love

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Tim is joined by podcaster, musician, and life coach Antony Rotunno to explore John Lennon's dreamy Revolver track 'I'm Only Sleeping,' from its conception on the back of a phone bill to George Harrison's meticulous work on the backward guitar parts. They discuss the song's unique sound textures and how it reflects Lennon's state of mind in 1966.

• Antony Rotunno's website: https://www.antonyrotunno.com/
• Glass Onion Podcast on John Lennon: https://glassoniononjohnlennon.com/
• X.com: @OnionLennon
• Life And Life Only Podcast: https://lifeandlifeonly.podbean.com
• X.com: @lifeonly75
• Film Gold: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/filmgold
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Antony has also appeared as a guest doing film reviews on Reel Britannia, The Stinking Pause and The Mind Renewed podcasts.

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Tim welcomes author, archivist, and filmmaker Jon Savage to discuss Lennon's folk-tinged You've Got to Hide Your Love Away. They explore the song’s context in 1965, its raw and vulnerable feel, and the hints of Dylan’s influence. Jon also shares his early memories of the Beatles and gives a clear picture of the music scene in the mid‑60s—a time of great change, as pop and rock evolved into something bolder and more experimental.

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Tim welcomes multi-award-winning documentary director and filmmaker Chris Purcell to talk about the band's 1965 single, Ticket to Ride. They chat about Chris’s Liverpool roots, his early memories of the Beatles, and how he once ended up playing drums on stage with Tony Sheridan. They explore the heavy sound of Ticket to Ride, the use of the 12-string Rickenbacker, and how the track paved the way for new studio techniques. They also celebrate John’s powerful vocal, Paul’s guitar flourishes, and Ringo’s unique drumming.

• Right Angle Films: https://www.rightanglefilms.co.uk
• Liverpool West’s library: https://liverpoolwestproductions.com/library
• Why Don’t We Do It in the Road?: http://vimeo.com/46488387
• Reflected Glory: https://vimeo.com/29437388
• Evolver 62 promo: https://vimeo.com/1023543808

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Tim welcomes podcaster and musician Max Comeau for a heartfelt exploration of Real Love. They examine the song's evolution, from John Lennon's initial demos, to the version completed by Paul, George and Ringo in 1996. They unpack its lyrical simplicity and musical intricacies, from those beautiful descending chords to its layered instrumentation.

• Max on YouTube: Max Comeau (Singer-Songwriter) - YouTube
• Max on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kP9MgCjaJAIFH96wi6tvc?si=NCRlR33hR2KJOp0P7L2GQQ
• Max's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Nj7QKHf3ExCkzAMpd0IVP?si=3884112f8a4f4295
• Max's McCartney covers album on Bandcamp: Play McCartney | Malik Rashaun & Max Comeau | Max Comeau

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Tim is joined by Beatles podcaster and broadcaster Steven Cockcroft to explore George Harrison's B-side gem Old Brown Shoe. They examine the song's intricate composition, its clever wordplay, and the distinctive musical elements that make it stand out among Harrison's contributions to the Beatles' catalogue.

• Nothing is Real podcast: https://www.nothingisrealpod.com/
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Tim is joined by music journalist and author Eoghan Lyng as they delve into George Harrison's gorgeous Long, Long, Long. They discuss the song's creation, its spiritual themes, and the musical and lyrical elements that make it unique in the Beatles' lore.

• George Harrison in the 1970s, by Eoghan Lyng: https://www.sonicbondpublishing.co.uk/decades/george-harrison-in-the-1970s
• John & Yoko Special, with contributions from Eoghan Lyng: https://shop.recordcollectormag.com/product/rc-special-john-and-yoko
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YouTuber and multi-instrumentalist Nancy Howie shares her love for You Never Give Me Your Money from the Abbey Road album. She talks about its multiple layers of meaning and effortless shifts between powerful emotions, and notes how it calls back to earlier Beatles music.

• Nancy's YouTube channel Fathom: https://youtube.com/@fathommusicnz
• The 100 greatest moments in the Beatle's discography: https://youtu.be/56SFI3UPJPQ
• Vinyl Friday: The Revolver Odyssey: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxvWXlhtRxVMU3KTG41tOfI8o2YgTHh_Y
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