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Beatles Books

Beatles Books

By: Joe Wisbey
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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_cS6N0eeZWM1BLMLnjJA9pACopyright 2020 All rights reserved. Art Literary History & Criticism Music
Episodes
  • Richard Ogden - 'Bigger Than The Beatles'
    Jul 3 2026

    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 Paul's collaboration with Elvis Costello, his return to form with the 'Flowers in the Dirt' album and Paul getting back on the road with 1989/90 World Tour.

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    41 mins
  • Piers Hemmingsen - 'The Beatles in Canada 1964-1970'
    Aug 7 2026

    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 stories behind their concerts, how the press covered them, fan reactions and so much more.

    The books also tells the amazing stories behind John's time there in 1969 as he made 3 visits, for a bed in, a music festival and finally a meeting with the Prime Minister.

    If you've enjoyed the pod then please consider a tiny donation toward it at https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1

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    47 mins
  • Amelia Davis & Joel Selvin - 'Jim Marshall - The Beatles at Candlestick Park'
    Jun 10 2026

    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 Beatles final concert at Candlestick Park.

    Amelia was Jim's assistant for many years and writer Joel was a close friend of Jim's so they provide an informed and entertaining insight into these mostly unseen pictures.

    You can provide a much appreciated one off donation to the podcast here - https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlesbooks?new=1

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    31 mins
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