Phoebe and Daphne dive into Sean Lennon’s recent interview, revealing insights about his parents, John and Yoko. They discuss the complexities of the 'lost weekend' era, reshaping perceptions of the Lennon-Ono relationship. The conversation shifts to how The Beatles' legacy shapes the next generation of icons in pop culture. They also share humorous stories about family dynamics during public appearances, while reflecting on the nostalgic connections between the Fab Four’s children and their musical heritage.

Discover the intriguing dynamics between Paul McCartney and John Lennon, from their complex relationship to missed conversations. Explore the importance of fan perspectives and new narratives, especially concerning McCartney's discussions on sexuality. Dive into the emotional depth of their music and how it reflects vulnerability and connection. Plus, enjoy playful insights about personal quirks, and a lighthearted look at the desire for authentic Beatles biopics. Fun and thoughtful, this conversation encourages deeper engagement with Beatles history!

SUMMARY: Dr. Richard Mills joins Phoebe and Daphne for a chit-chat about all things fandom: slash fiction, Beatle novels, murder, conspiracies, tribute bands, horny editors, biopics, Superfan authors and anything else that pops up!  --- https://www.instagram.com/drrichardmills/ Dr Richard Mills is an Associate Professor in English Literature and Popular Culture at St Mary’s University, London. He has been programme director for the Film and Popular Culture, Cultural Studies and Irish Studies degrees. He has published extensively on popular music, Irish literature and culture, film, fashion and British television. Mills is the author of The Beatles and Fandom: Sex, Death and Progressive Nostalgia (Bloomsbury 2019). He is co-editor of Mad Dogs and Englishness (Bloomsbury 2017) and The Beatles and Humour (Bloomsbury 2023). He is author of the forthcoming The Beatles and Black Music: Post-colonial Theory, Musicology and Remix Culture (Bloomsbury 2025). Richard is a regular contributor to BBC4’s Last Word, Sky News, RTE, Portobello Radio and BBC Live. He is also on the editorial board of The Journal of Beatles Studies. FURTHER READING Understanding Fandom by Mark Duffett Dancing in the Streets by Barbara Ehrenreich The Historian and the Beatles by Erin Torkelson Weber A Woman’s History of the Beatles by Christine Feldman Barrett Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World By Candy Leonard Shout, John Lennon: The Life and Paul McCartney: A Life by Philip Norman Tune In by Mark Lewisohn Revolution in the Head by Ian McDonald Beatlebone by Kevin Barry The Barracks by John McGahern Memoir by John McGahern Snodgrass and Other Illusions by Ian R. MacLeod Across the Universe: Tales of Alternative Beatles by Michael A. Ventrellla and Randee Dawn The Funkles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwEuWt_Ow_w

SUMMARY OG Beatles Embed Ivor Davis joins Phoebe and Daphne to discuss the sex, drugs, and mania of 1964 (and beyond!) along with plenty of fascinating Beatle minutiae in this free-wheeling, fun and eclectic conversation.   SOURCE The Beatles and Me on Tour IVOR DAVIS (2014); 60th Anniversary Edition (2024)   PLAYLIST Lonesome Tears in My Eyes THE BEATLES (1963) Ob-la-di-Ob-la-da THE BEATLES (1968)

Listeners' questions spark lively discussions about Beatles-related podcasts for newcomers. The hosts ponder the potential impact of new music on longstanding perceptions of John and Paul. A deep dive into media interpretations reveals emotional complexities in their partnership. They critique controversial narratives from former associates and explore McCartney's contrasting public image. Lighthearted musing intertwines with insightful analysis, showcasing their camaraderie while reflecting on fame and authentic relationships.

Listeners' mail sparks intriguing discussions! Julian Lennon's take on Bill Maher raises eyebrows. The absence of Barcelona in a Beatles biopic is puzzling. Insights into the tension between Paul and John reveal emotional complexities. Unusual anecdotes, like May Pang's Bowie story, add spice to the conversation. The show explores Paul McCartney's individuality amidst band dynamics, questioning loyalty and support. Finally, the intricate bonds of love and conflict between musicians highlight deeper emotional narratives.

SUMMARY: In our final episode of Fine Tuning, we summarize our conclusions, respond to listener feedback, issue corrections, share our hopes and fears for future books and offer our thoughts and predictions on the future of Beatles scholarship. PLAYLIST Everyday BUDDY HOLLY Honey Hush BIG JOE TURNER I Fall to Pieces PATSY CLINE Problems THE EVERLY BROTHERS P.S. I Love You THE BEATLES Whispering Bells THE DELL-VIKINGS Que Sera, Sera DORIS DAY Johnny Angel SHELLEY FABARES Hit the Road, Jack RAY CHARLES Crying ROY ORBISON I’ll Be On My Way THE BEATLES Serene's Blog: https://therealtamishow.com/author/therealtamishow/ https://www.tumblr.com/mythserene MARK LEWISOHN INTERVIEW LINKS: Interview with Jean Louis-Polard, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ3Cb0c-tnI&t=1s Fabcast podcast, 2017 013 MARK LEWISOHN https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/013-lewisohn/id1108129093?i=1000383307889 Humans in Love podcast, 2018 #1 (Part One) Beatles Authority Mark Lewisohn (YouTube) https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1-part-one-beatles-authority-mark-lewisohn-on-travel/id1386766806?i=1000412043887 Fab4Cast podcast, 2019  Talking to Mark Lewisohn: #1 Writing The Beatles' History  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkrFSnGnriQ and #2 Spring 1969  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZ-BMzJyGGA&t=17s Nothing Is Real podcast, 2019 The Mark Lewisohn Interview #14 Part One  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-is-real-episode-14-the-mark-lewisohn/id1462587848?i=1000452821367 and  #15 Part Two  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-is-real-episode-15-mark-lewisohn-part-2/id1462587848?i=1000453706171 Interview with Giljs Groenteman, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuettzOVmhg I Am the EggPod podcast, 2019 The Star-Club tapes  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwZy3DfdPjU&t=186s From Me To You podcast, 2020 Mark Lewisohn In Conversation w/ Richard Courtney  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPMlGfXMR_4 Let It Roll podcast, 2020 Mark Lewisohn in Conversation w/Nate Wilcox  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0cbEEHXFp8 Let It Be Beatles podcast, 2020 Mark Lewisohn - The Complete 2020 Let It Be Beatles Interview Podcast (YouTube) https://soundcloud.com/user-86154098/mark-lewisohn-the-complete-2020-let-it-be-beatles-interview-podcast?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Fans on the Run podcast, 2022 Ep 73. Mark Lewisohn  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fans-on-the-run-a-podcast-made-by-for-and-about-beatles-fans/id1522056200?i=1000556606690

SUMMARY Unseen Paul builds on our earlier episodes by sharing even more quotes, stories, and insights about young Paul McCartney, who deserves a nuanced and dynamic portrait in any Beatles biography. We explore some of his more overlooked character traits: his quirks and gifts; his stressors and anxieties; his unusual interests and values. These features reveal him as a fascinatingly dualistic artist and person. SOURCES Paul McCartney: the Definitive Biography by Chris Salewicz (1986) The Beatles by Bob Spitz (2005) “Portrait of Paul” Women Magazine by Mike McCartney (1965) Magical Mystery Tours: My Time with the Beatles by Tony Bramwell (2006) Many Years From Now by Barry Miles (1997) Thank U Very Much by Mike McCartney Paul McCartney on Howard Stern (2021) “A Political Paul” Interview w/ Jonathan Powers for Prospect Magazine (Jan 17, 2009) Paul McCartney interview w/ Hot Press magazine (2002) Maureen Cleave “Intelligent Beatle” “Mockers” Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9e6zHA6eOY&t=116s The Beatles Authorized Biography by Hunter Davies (1968) The Beatles diary: Volume 1 by Barry Miles (2001) BBC Interview “dyslexia”  (October 4, 1997) https://www.effinghamradio.com/2023/06/15/happy-birthday-paul-mccartney-2 Angie McCartney Interview w/ Geoffrey Guiliano (1984) https://www.tumblr.com/pleasantlyinsincere/697307027602571264/angie-and-ruth-mccartney-on-saying-i-love-you-in?source=share Mike McCartney; Beatles Book Monthly Magazine (1992) Paul McCartney for New York Times Magazine (2020) THE LYRICS by Paul McCartney and Paul Muldoon (2021) Icke, Evelyn Hamann und die Beatles: Eine Art Biografie by Hans “Icke” Braun (2019) *ENGLISH TRANSLATION of Braun's book and further anecdotes generously provided to AKOM by @packyourromanticmind on tumblr A Cellar Full of Noise by Brian Epstein (1964) Allan Williams quote from Music Legends The Beatles Special Edition by The Rock Review Music Legends Library (Sept 2, 2019) https://issuu.com/codarecordsltd/docs/music_legends_beatles_special_edition Interview w/ Horst Fascher for Deutschlandfunk Kultur (2006) Astrid Kirchherr Interviewed by Colin Hall for Get Rhythm (August 2001) PLAYLIST Stairway to Paradise SARAH VAUGHAN 4 Pointers 1 TREVOR DUNCAN Fine and Mellow ETTA JONES Welcome to My World JIM REEVES El Paso MARTY ROBBINS You Go To My Head BILLIE HOLIDAY Nature Boy NAT KING COLE Black and White EARL ROBINSON My Bucket’s Got a Hole in it HANK WILLIAMS Spoonful HOWLIN WOLF Since I Don’t Have You THE SKYLINERS Perhaps DORIS DAY Lonesome Town RICKY NELSON Love to Love NINA SIMONE

SUMMARY:  In our 9th episode, we tackle a handful of loose ends from Tune In and pose the question: WTF? Why The Farting? Where's Talented Friend? Washboard To Fender Weird, Those Fruits! Women-Type Fans Whores They F*cked? Wow, That's Fabricated! Which Tune's First? Writing's Too Fancy Whose Teachers Finest? Wimpy Teetotaler Frenemie PLAYLIST: Tutti Frutti LITTLE RICHARD Good Golly Miss Molly LITTLE RICHARD Where D’you Get Your Whiskey BOB CORT’S SKIFFLE GROUP Mama, He Treats Your Daughter Mean RUTH BROWN Mess Around RAY CHARLES Spanish Flea HERB ALPERT Theme from A Summer Place PERCY FAITH Please Mr Postman THE MARVELETTES School Days LOUIS JORDAN Alligator Wine SCREAMIN’ JAY HAWKINS I’ll Be On My Way THE BEATLES

SYNOPSIS:  In her second appearance on AKOM, May Pang talks with Phoebe about Yoko enlisting Paul’s help during the Lost Weekend, John & Yoko’s Tittenhurst Safe Room, The (not) Malibu Dream House and Primal Therapy. The Lost Weekend: A Love Story is currently available for purchase or streaming on most major platforms. Discover more at www.maypang.com