1971 at 55 – New Rules, New Voices, New Hollywood
🎙️ Show Topic: 1971 at 55 - New Rules, New Voices, New Hollywood This Monday, January 12th, 2026, we celebrate the 55th anniversary of 1971 - a bold, transitional year that reshaped culture, politics, film, TV, and the sound of the radio. Richard Nixon occupied the...
The 60th Anniversary of 1966 – A Year That Changed Everything
🎙️ Show Topic: The 60th Anniversary of 1966 - A Year That Changed Everything This Friday, January 9th, 2026, we mark the 60th anniversary of 1966, a year of upheaval, style, and unforgettable music. Lyndon B. Johnson was President as the Vietnam War escalated past...
Guests to the show: 2026
Guest(s) for our show: Date: Monday, July 13th, 2026 🏄 David Beard David Beard returns to the show as Editor-in-Chief of Endless Summer Quarterly, the official magazine of The Beach Boys and the only publication officially endorsed by the band. For years, David has...
Podcasts 2026
60s Sporlight Surfin Music and California Sound with David BeardMonday, July 13th, 2026Ep 261Atlantic Records – A Legacy of Rhythm, Soul & RockThursday, July 9th, 2026Ep 260Rock Music Spotlights From Rockabilly to Merseybeats with guests: TR5s, Overtures, Shakers,...
George Martin at 100 — The Beatles’ Sound Architect
🎙️ Show Topic: George Martin at 100 — The Beatles’ Sound Architect 🎸 Celebrating the Fifth Beatle at 100 🎸 My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, January 5th, 2026, was a special tribute to George Martin, who would have turned 100 this year. A truly great way to start...
A Rock ’n’ Roll Christmas – Holiday Classics
🎙️ Show Topic: A Rock ’n’ Roll Christmas - Holiday Classics This Monday, December 22nd, 2025, we unwrap a full night of holiday hits. Short stories. Big choruses. Pure cheer. 🎶 Spin favorites from Elvis Presley, The Beach Boys, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Band Aid,...
Rock & Roll Heaven 2025 – In Memoriam
🎙️ Show Topic: Rock & Roll Heaven 2025 - In Memoriam This Thursday, December 18th, 2025, we honor the artists we lost this year. We play the songs. We share the stories. We keep the music alive. 🎶 Expect tributes to Brian Wilson (The Beach Boys), Garth Hudson (The...
60s & 70s Sounds – Rock, Pop & Soft Rock Classics
🎙️ Show Topic: 60s & 70s Sounds - Rock, Pop & Soft Rock Classics 60s & 70s Sounds – Music That Never Gets Old! 🎸 My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, December 15th, 2025, was a fun and entertaining show all about 60s & 70s sounds. I was packed with...
The Beatles – Fab Four & Solo Spotlights
🎙️ Show Topic: The Beatles - Fab Four & Solo Spotlights This Thursday, December 11th, 2025, we’re all about the Beatles, from early harmonies and studio wizardry to the inventive paths of their solo years. 🎶 We’ll play classics and deep cuts, trace how the band...
John Lennon Tribute – 45 Years On
🎙️ Show Topic: John Lennon Tribute - Remembering a Legend My latest show, recorded on Monday, December 8th, 2025, was a heartfelt John Lennon Tribute, remembering John on the 45th anniversary of his passing on December 8th, 1980. We played music from John’s incredible...