Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show
408 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★ - 127 ratingsGreat weekly discussion of the Beatles world by Beatles experts Allan Kozinn, Ken Michaels and Darren DeVivo. Send comments to [email protected].
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Episodes
Things We Said Today #115 - Year in Review Part 2 with special guest Tom Frangione - the solo Beatles
January 03, 2015 15:50 - 1 hour - 62.7 MBSteve, Al, Ken and Allan along with special guest Tom Frangione review the events of 2014 in the careers of the solo Beatles.
Things We Said Today #114 - 2014 in Review with Tom Frangione
December 27, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBKen, Allan, Al and Steve with special guest Tom Frangione review the events of Beatle Year 2014.
Things We Said Today #113 - Author Candy Leonard
December 20, 2014 15:21 - 58 minutes - 10 MBAl, Ken, Allan and Steve interview Candy Leonard, author of "Beatleness."
Things We Said Today #112 - The life and times of "With the Beatles"
December 13, 2014 14:22 - 59 minutes - 10.2 MB"Things We Said Today" hosts Ken, Allan, Al and Steve take on the "With the Beatles" album and discuss the music and its significance in the Beatles canon.
Things We Said Today #111 - The Art of McCartney
December 06, 2014 15:58 - 1 hour - 15.2 MBAllan Kozinn and Al Sussman join Steve Marinucci and Ken Michaels for their first show together as a foursome, a review of "The Art of McCartney" album.
Things We Said Today #110 - Three new Beatles experts join the show
November 29, 2014 16:26 - 1 hour - 28.8 MBToday, we welcome Al Sussman, Allan Kozinn and Robert Rodriguez as three new members of the "Things We Said Today" team. In this first show, we all talk about our love for the Beatles and our work in writing about them.
Things We Said Today #109 - Beatles news -- and a major announcement
November 22, 2014 15:47 - 33 minutes - 13.5 MBSteve and Ken discuss the latest Beatles news and also make an announcement regarding a change in the show.
Things We Said Today #108 - Ringo to tour again (and more Beatles news)
November 15, 2014 15:36 - 34 minutes - 5.87 MBSteve and Ken discuss the latest Beatles news, including Ringo's announcement he'll tour again in 2015.
Things We Said Today #107 - Harrison and McCartney rarities and other Beatles news
November 01, 2014 14:28 - 37 minutes - 6.37 MBSteve and Ken do a roundup of the latest Beatles news, including rarities by Paul McCartney and George Harrison that have just come to light.
Things We Said Today #106 - Paul McCartney's "NEW" Collector's Edition
October 25, 2014 15:43 - 39 minutes - 6.84 MBSteve and Ken review the Paul McCartney "NEW" Collector's Edition. .
Things We Said Today #105 - The Fest for Beatles Fans in Los Angeles
October 18, 2014 15:23 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBSteve Marinucci and Ken Michaels talk about the recent Fest for Beatles Fans in Los Angeles, which Steve attended and participated in.
Things We Said Today #104 - Gary Van Scyoc - Recording with John & Yoko
October 05, 2014 14:28 - 1 hour - 11.5 MBGary Van Scyoc of Elephant's Memory talks about his new album that contains new songs and some relics from his years playing with John and Yoko, what it was like to work with them, and if we'll ever see "Live in New York City" on DVD.
Things We Said Today #103 - Solo Beatles EP on iTunes and other Beatles news
September 27, 2014 16:02 - 33 minutes - 5.83 MBSteve and Ken discuss the surprise release "4: John, Paul, George and Ringo," the free EP of Beatles solo songs on iTunes, and other Beatles news.
TWST 102 - Preview of George Harrison's "Apple Years" box, plus Ringo and Paul news
September 20, 2014 15:33 - 34 minutes - 5.96 MBKen and Steve discuss the "George Harrison: The Apple Years" box set, and Ken previews some of the tracks. Plus updates on Ringo and Paul news.
TWST 101 - Dennis Alstrand discusses Paul McCartney as bass player
September 13, 2014 14:30 - 53 minutes - 9.15 MBDennis Alstrand, author of "The Beatles and Their Revolutionary Bass Player," talks with Steve and Ken about Paul McCartney's bass playing techniques both with the Beatles and during his solo career.
TWST 100 -- George Harrison Apple Years -- Memories of 100 shows
September 06, 2014 15:34 - 51 minutes - 8.89 MBIn a very special 100th show, Ken and Steve look back at their favorite moments of their 100 shows and discuss the newly announced George Harrison "Apple Years" box set.
Things We Said Today #99 - Steve and Ken's report on Paul McCartney's show at Candlestick Park
August 30, 2014 14:41 - 30 minutes - 7.01 MBKen and Steve review Paul McCartney's Candlestick Park show, which they both attended. (It was the first time we met in person!)
Things We Said Today #98 - McCartney remasters, Candlestick Park
August 09, 2014 16:01 - 38 minutes - 6.58 MBKen and Steve discuss the recent news of the new McCartney remasters and the upcoming McCartney show at Candlestick Park.
Things We Said Today #97 - Mark Lapidos on the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans
August 02, 2014 17:04 - 27 minutes - 4.71 MBSteve and Ken talk to Mark Lapidos about the upcoming Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans.
Things We Said Today #96 - Author Luca Perasi on McCartney's recording career
July 26, 2014 16:06 - 1 hour - 11 MBAuthor Luca Perasi ("Paul McCartney Recording Sessions 1969 - 2013") talks about how his book with the recording details of original Macca songs was assembled and his thoughts on McCartney's career then, now and in the future.
Things We Said Today #95 - Charles Rosenay!!
July 19, 2014 16:51 - 36 minutes - 6.26 MBSuper Beatles fan Charles Rosenay!!! talks about his upcoming Danbury Fields Forever Beatles festival.
Things We Said Today #94 (bonus) - Paul McCartney's Out There Tour review from Albany
July 13, 2014 02:54 - 37 minutes - 6.42 MBSteve Marinucci questions Ken Michaels for his opinions about the first U.S. concert on the Paul McCartney Out There! tour in Albany, N.Y., July 5 that Ken attended.
Things We Said Today #93 - Dave Morrell interview
July 12, 2014 16:10 - 57 minutes - 9.79 MBDave Morrell, author of "Horse-Doggin', Volume 1," and known in legendary circles as the man who showed John Lennon the "Yellow Matter Custard" bootleg, in a lively interview talks about his encounters with the Beatles, "Train Music," seeing the Beatles at Shea Stadium (both years) and more.
Things We Said Today #92 - "A Hard Day's Night" DVD/more on "Train Music"
July 05, 2014 15:51 - 47 minutes - 8.07 MBSteve and Ken evaulate the new "A Hard Day's Night" DVD and Blu-ray and also update news on the "Train Music" controversy.
Things We Said Today #91 - Chris Carter of 'Breakfast With the Beatles' on the discovery of 'Train Music' from 'A Hard Day's Night'
June 28, 2014 16:53 - 34 minutes - 5.95 MBSteve and Ken welcome very special guest Chris Carter, hosted of KLOS-FM's "Breakfast With the Beatles" and Sirius/XM's "British Invasion" to discuss the discovery of the full tape of "Train Music," the song Ringo plays on his transister in "A Hard Day's Night" and the possibility that it's indeed the Beatles.
Things We Said Today #90 - Beatles mono vinyl box news and a McCartney birthday list
June 21, 2014 18:25 - 31 minutes - 5.36 MBSteve and Ken talk about the announcement of the Beatles mono vinyl box set and what it all means, plus a song list tribute for Paul McCartney's 72nd birthday.
Things We Said Today #89 - Paul postpones U.S. tour, Ringo at Westbury
June 14, 2014 22:43 - 42 minutes - 7.27 MBKen Michaels and Steve Marinucci discuss the news of Paul McCartney's tour postponement and what it means. Also, Ken talks about seeing Ringo and the All-Starr Band at Westbury Music Fair and Steve talks about his special visit to Candlestick Park.
Things We Said Today #88 - An interview with Laurence Juber
June 07, 2014 16:29 - 1 hour - 11.5 MBLaurence Juber talks with Steve and Ken about his new book, "A Guitar With Wings" and his solo career. (Photo by Steve Marinucci.)
Things We Said Today #87 - Paul McCartney cancels Japan and Korea shows
May 24, 2014 18:37 - 30 minutes - 5.17 MBKen and Steve discuss the timeline and recent information about the abrupt cancellations of Paul McCartney's Out There! shows in Japan and Korea.
Things We Said Today #86 - A Hard Day's Night
May 17, 2014 23:37 - 34 minutes - 5.95 MBKen and Steve talk about the upcoming reissue of "A Hard Day's Night" and the movie's significance in Beatles history.
Things We Said Today #85 - Melissa Davis and 'The Beatles Bibliography'
May 10, 2014 20:53 - 40 minutes - 7 MBMelissa Davis, co-author of "The Beatles Bibliography" and the recently released "The First Supplement," talks with Steve and Ken about the project and the evolution of writings about the Beatles from the '60s onward.
Things We Said Today #84 - The Dave Clark Five vs. the Beatles
May 03, 2014 21:40 - 52 minutes - 12 MBKen and Steve and our special guest musician Michael Lynch, who also wrote our show's theme song, talk about the recent Dave Clark Five PBS special and the significance of the Dave Clark Five in the British Invasion story. Special feature: The show includes three audio clips from Steve's exclusive interview with Dave Clark.
Things We Said Today #83 - Paul McCartney Out There! tour wish list
April 19, 2014 21:31 - 44 minutes - 7.68 MBKen Michaels and Steve Marinucci reveal their top five choices for what they'd like Paul McCartney to sing on his Out There! tour. Plus Steve reveals what a poll he's conducting is saying about what fans want to hear Paul sing.
Things We Said Today #82 - Disc jockey Dave Hull
April 12, 2014 22:56 - 49 minutes - 8.55 MBSteve and Ken talk to former KRLA disc jockey Dave Hull, author of "Hullabaloo! The Life and (Mis)adventures of a Radio Legend: Dave Hull" about his years in broadcasting and his fascinating stories about the Beatles.
Things We Said Today #81 - Chuck Gunderson
April 05, 2014 18:45 - 54 minutes - 9.42 MBKen and Steve talk to Chuck Gunderson, author of "Some Fun Tonight!," his massive book on the Beatles' U.S. concert tours.
Things We Said Today #80 - Robert Rodriguez
March 29, 2014 05:48 - 35 minutes - 6.04 MBKen and Steve talk to author Robert Rodriguez about his new book "Solo In the '70s: John, Paul, George and Ringo: 1970-1980."
Things We Said Today #79 - Mark Rivera
March 22, 2014 21:33 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBSteve and Ken talk to Mark Rivera, musical director of Ringo Starr's All Starr Band and also a longtime member of Billy Joel's band, about working with Ringo and Billy and his new solo album, "Common Bond.
Things We Said Today #78 - The mailbag and the bookshelf
March 15, 2014 23:08 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode, Steve and Ken do something a little different and read some viewer mail and mention some of the recent Beatles books.
Things We Said Today #77 - Author James A. Mitchell, author of 'The Walrus & The Elephants'
March 09, 2014 03:46 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBJames A. Mitchell, author of "The Walrus & The Elephants," talks with Steve and Ken about the political climate in the '60s when John Lennon and Yoko Ono became involved with radicals.
Things We Said Today #76 - The Beatles' chart success and Paul McCartney's struggles
March 02, 2014 01:05 - 48 minutes - 22.4 MBKen and Steve discuss the Beatles' recent success on the charts after the 50th anniversary festivities and Paul McCartney's chart struggles with "NEW."
Things We Said Today #75 -- David Bedford, author of "The Fab One Hundred and Four"
February 22, 2014 23:12 - 53 minutes - 97.4 MBKen and Steve talk with David Bedford, author of "The Fab One Hundred and Four" and "Liddypool."
Things We Said Today #74 - The CBS Beatles TV special
February 16, 2014 00:34 - 49 minutes - 91.5 MBSteve Marinucci and Ken Michaels review CBS' "The Night They Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles."
Things We Said Today #73 - Paul McCartney's Grammy Awards sweep
February 02, 2014 01:40 - 38 minutes - 35 MBSteve and Ken discuss Paul McCartney's five Grammy Award win at "The 56th Annual Grammy Awards" and also Paul and Ringo's performance on the show.
Things We Said Today #72 - Larry Kane
February 01, 2014 23:30 - 51 minutes - 23.5 MBJournalist Larry Kane, who accompanied the Beatles on their American tours, recalls stories from the past and talks about his new book, "When They Were Boys."
Things We Said Today #71 Charles Rosenay NYFAB50
January 26, 2014 23:19 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBCharles Rosenay!!! is our guest with Ken and Steve as he talks about the various NYFAB50 events to celebrate the Beatles' 50th anniversary.
Things We Said Today #70 - Mark Lapidos
January 19, 2014 23:25 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBFest for Beatles Fans founder Mark Lapidos talks about the history of the Fest, recalls when a Beatle nearly showed up, and looks ahead to this year's 50th anniversary Fest and the Fest's own anniversary in this very special program.
Things We Said Today #69 - Previewing "The U.S. Albums" box set
January 18, 2014 23:55 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBBeatles Examiner Steve Marinucci and "Every Little Thing" host Ken Michaels discuss the upcoming release of "The U.S. Albums," the reasons behind its release, and a preview of some of the tracks from the set.
Things We Said Today #68 - What's ahead in the Beatles year 2014?
January 11, 2014 23:53 - 38 minutes - 4.46 MBKen and Steve look ahead to what's coming from the Beatles both as a group and solo in 2014.
Things We Said Today #67 - The Beatle Year 2013
January 05, 2014 02:25 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBKen Michaels ("Every Little Thing") and Beatles Examiner Steve Marinucci discuss the biggest events in Beatles news this year.
Things We Said Today #66 -- More on Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963 with Allan Kozinn
December 29, 2013 22:28 - 50 minutes - 8.74 MBKen and Steve welcome back New York Times Culture Writer Allan Kozinn for a talk on further developments with Beatles Bootleg Recordings 1963.