When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles
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- Nov 9, 2026
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Talk, more talk, chat, more chat - We’re happy to do it for you (Beatles)
Episodes 316
2026.44 Let the Good Times Roll to a Good Hang!
Amy Poehler talks to Stella McCartney and her Dad, while Marv and I talk to ... each other. We catch up (and summarize) recent interviews done by Paul McCartney and Giles Martin, and cover the latest news in …
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Amy Poehler talks to Stella McCartney and her Dad, while Marv and I talk to ... each other. We catch up (and summarize) recent interviews done by Paul McCartney and Giles Martin, and cover the latest news in the Beatle world, including the sad passing of some notable figures.
2026.43 Liverpool 2028 - The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition) - Paul Apatow and Neville
Catch up time. Marv and I go through the new (and flipped) tracks on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition), discuss the new and revised immersive "Beatles Story" coming to Liverpool in 2028, and take a …
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Catch up time. Marv and I go through the new (and flipped) tracks on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition), discuss the new and revised immersive "Beatles Story" coming to Liverpool in 2028, and take a peek at MGM and Amazon's "For Your Consideration" video featuring Sir Paul, Judd Apatow and Morgan Neville! #madeonzencastr.
2026.42 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Discs Three and Four
A selection of alternate Rubber Soul mixes. Darin Murphy joins Marv and I again to talk the mixes on Disc Three and Four of the Superdeluxe "Rubber Soul" (UK mono and US "East Coast" stereo), along with chat on …
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A selection of alternate Rubber Soul mixes. Darin Murphy joins Marv and I again to talk the mixes on Disc Three and Four of the Superdeluxe "Rubber Soul" (UK mono and US "East Coast" stereo), along with chat on many other versions (UK "loud cut" mono, UK stereo, US "West Coast" stereo, US mono, George Martin Remix, Rockband MOGGs). Along the way we divert to Todd Rundgren, The Human League, Robert ("I'm not related to George") Harrison and more. #madeonzencastr.
2026.41 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Disc Two
Marv and I hare back for our look at disc two of the Rubber Soul Box! There is a lot more than just the "lost song" known as "Little Girl." Lots of news as well. "The Third Eye", the re-release of "Boys of …
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Marv and I hare back for our look at disc two of the Rubber Soul Box! There is a lot more than just the "lost song" known as "Little Girl." Lots of news as well. "The Third Eye", the re-release of "Boys of Dungeon Lane", and even more #madeonzencastr
2026.40 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Disc One
Marv and I are joined by star of stage, screen and a man who knew some bandmates of the Rutles, Austin's (and Houston's) own Darin Murphy. We talk a lot about Rubber Soul, run through our thoughts on the 2026 …
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Marv and I are joined by star of stage, screen and a man who knew some bandmates of the Rutles, Austin's (and Houston's) own Darin Murphy. We talk a lot about Rubber Soul, run through our thoughts on the 2026 remixes, and talk things like Framus, Neve Consoles and the differences in remixing in 1987 and 202x. #madeonzencastr
2026.39 Simon, Clapton, Mike Love, more Pearl Jam and Jimmy Kimmel.
News, Paul Simon, Back to Dungeon Lane and the neverending Pearl Jam drummer questions. Marv and I talk about George Harrison's favorite Beatles cover, Ye Cracke, the burden (or not) of being a Pisces and more …
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News, Paul Simon, Back to Dungeon Lane and the neverending Pearl Jam drummer questions. Marv and I talk about George Harrison's favorite Beatles cover, Ye Cracke, the burden (or not) of being a Pisces and more while we digest the newly released Rubber Soul box set (that review starts next week!). #madeonzencastr.
2026.38 The 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Abe, Pearl Jam, Kimmel and More.
Marv and I chat about the 2004 George Harrison (and Prince, ZZTop and Others) Rock Hall Induction. How exactly did that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo happen. We also chat about the Gypsy Jazz Dark Horse …
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Marv and I chat about the 2004 George Harrison (and Prince, ZZTop and Others) Rock Hall Induction. How exactly did that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo happen. We also chat about the Gypsy Jazz Dark Horse George Harrison Tribute album, and Dragonflies on Kimmel. We also contemplate Paul's upcoming Kimmel Appearance (ABC in the States, Friday October 2!) and ponder Abe Laboriel Jr., Pearl Jam and what exactly is and is not definitive! #madeonzencastr.
2026.37 Norwegian Wood, Second Version - Giles Martin - US 1966
This week - the third track from the "Rubber Soul" box set. Marv and I also chat about some new interviews with Giles Martin (connecting "Pet Sounds", George Harrison, Rick Astley, Paul Simon and Art …
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This week - the third track from the "Rubber Soul" box set. Marv and I also chat about some new interviews with Giles Martin (connecting "Pet Sounds", George Harrison, Rick Astley, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel), and the 1966 tour of the United States. More than just Shea 1966 and Dodger Stadium! #madeonzencastr
2026.36 Bob and George Pt.2
More of Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Most of these tracks are live, the disc starting with the rehearsals for "The Concert for Bangladesh". We wander through the red sky, drop into Porky's (where Kim Cattrall …
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More of Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Most of these tracks are live, the disc starting with the rehearsals for "The Concert for Bangladesh". We wander through the red sky, drop into Porky's (where Kim Cattrall might or might not get some revenge), and end up back in Madison Square Garden during both the eighties and aughts. #madeonzencastr.
2026.35 Aurelius Lennon, his grandfather and more...
Labor Day fun with Tom Hunyady (2legs), Marv and myself covering the latest in Beatles news. Sean has a son, we get to see a long-lost Beatles (miming) appearance from "Top of the Pops", and Zak might be …
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Labor Day fun with Tom Hunyady (2legs), Marv and myself covering the latest in Beatles news. Sean has a son, we get to see a long-lost Beatles (miming) appearance from "Top of the Pops", and Zak might be reuniting with Roger Daltrey and the Who... #madeonzencastr
2026.34 George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jesse Ed Davis ... and Taj Mahal
George Harrison was working on Cloud Nine, and visited the States in early 1987. George and his producer-in-crime Jeff Lynne hooked up with Wilbury-to-be Bob Dylan and recent collaborator Duane Eddy for an …
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George Harrison was working on Cloud Nine, and visited the States in early 1987. George and his producer-in-crime Jeff Lynne hooked up with Wilbury-to-be Bob Dylan and recent collaborator Duane Eddy for an evening at the Palomino Club in North Los Angeles. The headliner? Taj Mahal and the Graffiti Band including good friend Jesse Ed Davis. The result? Nearly two hours of George Harrison live with Dylan, John Fogerty and more! #madeonzencastr
2026.33 Storytelling through the solo years.
Marv and I talk storytelling within the solo Beatles story. Given the documentaries and biopics covering the Beatles together and as a group, what else might make for a good film (of either type) in the near …
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Marv and I talk storytelling within the solo Beatles story. Given the documentaries and biopics covering the Beatles together and as a group, what else might make for a good film (of either type) in the near future? Ringo Starr as lead character in a "Stand and Deliver" style drama? A documentary covering the times two (or more) Beatles assembled after 1970? All this and more in this #whentheywasfab episode! #madeonzencastr.
2026.32 Bob and George Pt.1
The first of the "George Harrison and Bob Dylan" session discs. This show mostly covers the "Winter of Discontent" 1968 and May 1970 sessions, but Marv and I also meander around several other corners. More of …
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The first of the "George Harrison and Bob Dylan" session discs. This show mostly covers the "Winter of Discontent" 1968 and May 1970 sessions, but Marv and I also meander around several other corners. More of this collaboration of titans coming soon! #madeonzencastr.
2026.31 What Up With That? The Rubber Soul box, Help! Teases and more...
Marv, Susan and I chat about recent events in Beatles-world. We start with an extended breakdown of the contents of the various Rubber Soul releases (Vinyl, CD, Blu-Ray and more), followed by Apple's promise …
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Marv, Susan and I chat about recent events in Beatles-world. We start with an extended breakdown of the contents of the various Rubber Soul releases (Vinyl, CD, Blu-Ray and more), followed by Apple's promise that "Help is on the way", Peter Asher's film and sojourn into studio two and more! #madeonzencastr.
2026.30 Paul and Declan Demoland Pt.2 and Rubber Soul Chat
We continue our discussion on the Paul and Declan demos. Marv relays details from recent conversations with Chris Whitten and Kevin Armstrong concerning playing on the McCartney and Macmanus demos. We also …
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We continue our discussion on the Paul and Declan demos. Marv relays details from recent conversations with Chris Whitten and Kevin Armstrong concerning playing on the McCartney and Macmanus demos. We also present the beginning of our thoughts on the Rubber Soul Super Deluxe Edition (due October 2), particularly "Michelle (take One)"
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2026.29 Paul and Declan Demoland Pt.1
Following on from Declan and Paul on the Late Show finale, we start a discussion on the "McCartney/McManus demos", those found on the Flowers in the Dirt Archive Editions, and those that ended up elsewhere …
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Following on from Declan and Paul on the Late Show finale, we start a discussion on the "McCartney/McManus demos", those found on the Flowers in the Dirt Archive Editions, and those that ended up elsewhere. Continued next week with part two! #madeonzencastr
2026.28 John, Paul, Ringo, Central Park ... and your blue album.
You know her from the Fests, you know her from "Fab Four Cities", and if you do not, now you will know her from this show! Welcome Susan Ryan to our rotating cast of co-hosts. Our first full-length show is a …
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You know her from the Fests, you know her from "Fab Four Cities", and if you do not, now you will know her from this show! Welcome Susan Ryan to our rotating cast of co-hosts. Our first full-length show is a look at the Beatles (and John and Paul, and maybe a little bit of Jared Harris) in and around Central Park. The news takes us out to brief stops in Queens (Forest Hills), and even a stopover near Fenway Park. The Beatles and the Park and the Dakota (and more) this week!
https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Cities-Liverpool-Hamburg-Definitive/dp/1788840917/
2026.27 Beatles, Manila and guest David Guerrero
Author David Guerrero joins Marv, Jon Stone and myself as we discuss the Beatles in Manila, and his book "You Won't See Me: When the Beatles ghosted Imelda." Early July, 1966. The Beatles had left Japan, and …
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Author David Guerrero joins Marv, Jon Stone and myself as we discuss the Beatles in Manila, and his book "You Won't See Me: When the Beatles ghosted Imelda." Early July, 1966. The Beatles had left Japan, and had one more stop before their US tour. Unfortunately, Vic Lewis, Cavalcade and the Marcos family would have something to say about what might have been a triumphant moment in rock history. #madeonzencastr.
2026.b03 Peace and Love 2026
Start this episode at 11:40 AM, and we will all celebrate "Peace and Love" with Ringo at noon! Join Marv and I for some good wishes, some thoughts on Ringo Starr "Twotles" releases, and some podcast news! …
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Start this episode at 11:40 AM, and we will all celebrate "Peace and Love" with Ringo at noon! Join Marv and I for some good wishes, some thoughts on Ringo Starr "Twotles" releases, and some podcast news! #madeonzencastr.
2026.26 The Beatles 1966, Germany Japan etc Pt.1
Our look at the tour on the verge of the controversial "bigger than" US tour of 1966. The Beatles run through Germany on a Luxury Train, spend two days in a plane getting to Japan, and play some shows that …
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Our look at the tour on the verge of the controversial "bigger than" US tour of 1966. The Beatles run through Germany on a Luxury Train, spend two days in a plane getting to Japan, and play some shows that George Harrison remembered as being questionable, and took off for what is remembered as the most harrowing of trips. Pt.2 next week with author David Guerrero as we cover Manila, the Philippines. #madeonzencastr
2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders! (corrected)
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2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders!
More of George Harrison's guest appearances, along with discussion covering Paul McCartney and Hrishikesh, Sean Lennon on Sodajerker and the latest from Spain on the Beatles biopics. #madeonzencastr
2026.24 Horses, Water and Anna Julia
Marv amd I return to George Harrison-land. We present the first half of our look at the music George guested on in the nineties. Some of our old familiars (Lee, Capaldi, Lynne); some even older friends (Carl …
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Marv amd I return to George Harrison-land. We present the first half of our look at the music George guested on in the nineties. Some of our old familiars (Lee, Capaldi, Lynne); some even older friends (Carl Perkins), and a 1992 recording disguised as a demo fro the seventies. The slide guitar is joined by some recent news, including the latest from the quadrology. #madeonzencastr.
2026.23 Chicken Shops, Tik Toks and the Record Store Day Podcast
One more look at the new promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Paul sits down with Willie Geist, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the NME and you, and we converse on the conversations. This is followed by a bit of chat …
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One more look at the new promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Paul sits down with Willie Geist, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the NME and you, and we converse on the conversations. This is followed by a bit of chat on Sean Lennon promoting the new "Lennon-Claypool Delirium" album, with even more chat on what's going on. #madeonzencastr
2026.22 The Boys of Dungeon Lane Review
Marv, Jon and I sit down and put our heads together on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." It might be raining in Costa Rica (and in fact, it is raining in Texas right now), so what else is there to do other than pop …
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Marv, Jon and I sit down and put our heads together on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." It might be raining in Costa Rica (and in fact, it is raining in Texas right now), so what else is there to do other than pop on vinyl, CD, stream or maybe tape and listen to Sir Macca. #madeonzencastr
2026.21 Paul on Colbert (More Boys of Dungeon Lane promotion!)
More of the McCartney promotion for "Boys of Dungeon Lane." Paul guests on the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", talks with the BBC about "Ten songs that shaped his life," (while Macca hold …
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More of the McCartney promotion for "Boys of Dungeon Lane." Paul guests on the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", talks with the BBC about "Ten songs that shaped his life," (while Macca hold a large microphone with a giant Yellow flag), and MPL (perhaps in conjunction with Apple and the Quadrology?) get the two Paul's (Mescal and McCartney) together with a crowd dressed in more or less fifties period outfits. Review coming soon! #madeonzencastr.
2026.20 Paul on SNL, Ringo with Simon Mayo
Another week of Beatles appearances. This week we discuss Paul on a number of podcasts, and a little show called Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, a faux Ringo (well, Mr. Conductor) narrates a faux Thomas the …
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Another week of Beatles appearances. This week we discuss Paul on a number of podcasts, and a little show called Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, a faux Ringo (well, Mr. Conductor) narrates a faux Thomas the Tank Engine on SNL UK, while the real Ringo is still out there promoting Long Long Road - including an appearance (via Zoom) with Simon Mayo on UK radio. Surrounding these bits are some thoughts on the evolving Apple Corps, and other news as we draw ever closer to the release of "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". #madeonzencastr.
2026.19 Home to Us thoughts, Jack Douglas Tribute and 3 Savile Row news.
A tribute to Producer Jack Douglas, our first thoughts on the "Home to Us" single, Boys of Dungeon Lane News and our thoughts on "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row", along with some guesses at where the team might be …
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A tribute to Producer Jack Douglas, our first thoughts on the "Home to Us" single, Boys of Dungeon Lane News and our thoughts on "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row", along with some guesses at where the team might be considering for the second exhibition (in the United States?). #madeonzencastr.
2026.18 With Ken Womack! (A not-quite illustrated journey through his work and the current state of Beatle-dom)
The one and only Ken Womack (misknown by a handful of his compatriots as "Keith") joins us this week. We start with a chat about Ken's new projects (including the second and possible third volumes in his Mal …
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The one and only Ken Womack (misknown by a handful of his compatriots as "Keith") joins us this week. We start with a chat about Ken's new projects (including the second and possible third volumes in his Mal Evans collections), and wander around Beatles world, touching on not only their 2026 solo projects, but also AI, Rock Band, the quadrology, Mark Lewisohn in Ireland and more, which ultimately leads back to what's important! The music! #madeonzencastr.
2026.17 Review - The Hunt for the Lost Bass and the "Boys of Dungeon Lane" listening party
The Ringo album is out and we report on the details from the McCartney listening party. This is followed by out overview, review and comments on the Arena special "McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass!" A Fab …
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The Ringo album is out and we report on the details from the McCartney listening party. This is followed by out overview, review and comments on the Arena special "McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass!" A Fab month for sure! #madeonzencastr.
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