Show Topic: The Beatles Spotlight – Stories from Inside the Fab Four’s World

This Monday, June 8th, 2026, we’re dedicating the entire show to the music and legacy of The Beatles. From the early days in Liverpool to their years of global superstardom and lasting cultural influence, this special episode celebrates the Fab Four through their music and the people who witnessed history firsthand. Along the way, we’ll feature Beatles classics spanning every era of their remarkable recording career.

What makes this show especially unique is our lineup of guests, each offering a different perspective on The Beatles story. From someone who literally helped shape their iconic image to authors and historians who have spent decades researching their lives and legacy, this episode provides listeners with rare insights into the world’s most influential band.

We’ll hear stories from the Beatles’ inner circle, explore personal encounters with the group and their solo careers, discuss the often-overlooked contributions of Beatles roadie Mal Evans, and celebrate the musicians who continue to keep this music alive through live performance. Together, these conversations paint a vivid picture of the people, places, and moments that helped define the Beatles phenomenon.

Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering their music, this episode offers a fascinating look at the band from those who knew them, studied them, and continue to celebrate their legacy. Mark your calendars for this special Beatles edition. Don’t miss it!

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Monday, June 8th, 2026

✂️ Leslie Cavendish

Former Beatles hairdresser Leslie Cavendish worked with legendary stylist Vidal Sassoon before becoming part of The Beatles’ inner circle between 1967 and 1975. Through Jane Asher, he first met Paul McCartney and eventually became the personal hairdresser for all four Beatles.

Leslie attended Beatles recording sessions, joined the band on the Magical Mystery Tour, worked at the Beatles’ Apple boutique, and was present at 3 Savile Row during the famous rooftop concert. He is also the author of The Cutting Edge, sharing his unique firsthand experiences with the world’s most famous band.

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🥁 David Stark

Author of It’s All Too Much, David Stark grew up in northwest London during the 1960s as a devoted Beatles fan and was fortunate enough to meet all four Beatles on numerous memorable occasions.

From attending the Yellow Submarine premiere in 1968 to encounters with the solo Beatles throughout the following decades, David shares remarkable stories from a lifetime connected to the band’s legacy. His career has also included work as a record promoter, music publisher, trade editor, songwriter mentor, and drummer.

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🎸 Jake Barker & Joe Gogan

Jake Barker and Joe Gogan are members of In My Life: A Beatles Tribute, a group dedicated to preserving and celebrating the music of The Beatles through authentic and engaging live performances.

They join us to discuss performing Beatles music for today’s audiences and keeping the spirit of the Fab Four alive through tribute performances and live events.

In My Life: A Beatles Tribute

📚 Kenneth Womack

Acclaimed Beatles author, historian, and scholar Kenneth Womack is one of the leading voices in Beatles research and cultural studies. His work has helped deepen our understanding of the band’s influence on music, culture, and society.

We’ll focus on his new illustrated book about Beatles roadie and trusted confidant Mal Evans, With The Beatles: Mal Evans Illustrated Journey, exploring the life and contributions of one of the most important figures behind the scenes of the Beatles story.

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🎙️ 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, Brenda Lee, and the Phil Spector wall of sound. Add Motown magic, Bobby Helms, The Carpenters, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John, Nat King Cole, Bing Crosby, Dan Fogelberg, José Feliciano, Vince Guaraldi, Josh Groban, and more.

Sing along. Share a memory. Celebrate the season.

🕰️ Tune in for sleigh bells, harmonies, and timeless joy.

📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, December 22nd, 2025. Pour yourself a cup cocoa and press play.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Stream the holiday special as soon as it drops.

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🎙️ 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 journey — from his Beatles years to his powerful solo work — celebrating the life, art, and spirit of one of music’s greatest voices for peace and truth.

A very special thank you to our amazing guests:

David Sheff for sharing stories from his landmark interview with John and Yoko in his book All We Are Saying, recorded at the Dakota, Central Park, and the studio in 1980;

Gary Van Scyoc for his memories performing with Elephant’s Memory alongside John and Yoko in New York, including the One to One concert, Sometime in New York City album, and TV appearances on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas;

Laurie Kaye for her moving reflections on John’s final interview on December 8th, 1980; and:

Bob Gruen for his iconic photography of John Lennon in New York from 1971 to 1980.

It was an emotional and inspiring tribute to a man whose music and message still echo around the world.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Tune in and celebrate the life, legacy, and music of John Lennon.

We’ll celebrate his voice, vision, and the songs that continue to move the world. 🎶

🎶 John Lennon in Full

John Lennon’s work includes Beatles era masterpieces: “Nowhere Man,” “Help!,” “Strawberry Fields Forever,” “I Am the Walrus,” and “Come Together.”

It also includes solo work with the Plastic Ono Band and beyond. This solo work includes the albums John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, Imagine, Mind Games, Walls and Bridges, and Double Fantasy.

Also covered are his New York years and the “Lost Weekend.”

Other events are the One to One benefit concert with Elephant’s Memory and his appearance with Elton John. Iconic TV moments occurred on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas. This entirety is Lennon in full.

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Monday, December 8th, 2025

1. 📚 David Sheff

Author of All We Are Saying: The Last Interview with John Lennon and Yoko Ono — an essential, intimate conversation captured in 1980. We’ll revisit that day and David’s writing on Yoko as well.

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2. 🎸 Gary Van Scyoc

Guitarist/singer–songwriter from Elephant’s Memory, Lennon & Ono’s New York band. Gary shares studio and stage memories: Some Time in New York City, the One to One concerts at Madison Square Garden, and TV appearances on Dick Cavett and Mike Douglas.

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3. 🎙️ Laurie Kaye

Former radio news anchor, writer/producer, and author of Confessions of a Rock ’n’ Roll Name-Dropper: My Life Leading Up to John Lennon’s Last Interview. Laurie co-conducted the final Lennon interview for RKO on December 8, 1980; she reflects on the day, the tape, and the legacy.

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4. 📷 Bob Gruen

Legendary New York rock photographer and Lennon’s go-to during the NYC years, famed for the iconic “New York City” T-shirt portrait. Bob shares moments behind the lens and the man.

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🎙️ Show Topic: Rock Stories & Songcraft – Beatles, Classics & New Duets

🎸 Behind the Music and the Magic! 🎸

My latest podcast, recorded on Monday, November 17th, 2025, explored Rock Stories and Songcraft and showcased some of the artists, songwriters, and performers who shaped the sound of rock and roll through creativity and collaboration.

A huge thank you to my incredible guests: Chip Madinger for sharing his deep insights from his books Eight Arms to Hold You and Lennonology on The Beatles’ solo years and the life of John Lennon.

To Jim Peterik for his stories from The Ides of March and Survivor, and his songwriting work with Sammy Hagar, REO Speedwagon, Cheap Trick, The Beach Boys, and many others.

And to Joe Palermo for sharing his experiences performing as John Lennon in Beatlemania, meeting Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney, and collaborating with artists like The Raspberries, Eddie Kendricks, Joey Molland, and Herman’s Hermits.

It was an inspiring and fun-filled show celebrating the craft, passion, and stories behind the songs we love.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Tune in now and enjoy this unforgettable journey through Rock Stories and Songcraft!

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Monday, November 17th, 2025

1. 📚 Chip Madinger

Beatles author behind LENNONOLOGY: Strange Days Indeed — a day-by-day chronicle of John & Yoko, 1968–1980 — and co-author of Eight Arms to Hold You, detailing the solo careers of Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, and Starr.

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2. 🎸 Jim Peterik

Songwriter, singer, and guitarist, founder of The Ides of March (“Vehicle”) and former member of Survivor (“Eye of the Tiger”). Co-writer for 38 Special, Cheap Trick, REO Speedwagon, Brian Wilson, and more. We’ll spotlight his new album River of Music: The Power of Duets, Vol. 1.

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3. 🎤 Joe Palermo

Singer–musician who delivers a full Beatles experience; portrayed John Lennon in the hit show Beatlemania. Associated with Rick Wakeman, Ian McDonald, Eddie Kendricks, The Raspberries and more; songwriter/producer and support for Joan Jett, Herman’s Hermits, The Romantics, and others.

🎙️ Show Topic: Paul McCartney – GOT BACK Tour Spotlight

This Monday, October 13th, 2025, we’re celebrating Sir Paul in full flight, from Beatles brilliance to Wings anthems to solo gems, all tied to his current Got Back tour. 🎶

We’ll trace the arc of a lifetime in song: tuneful bass lines, piano sing-alongs, stadium-sized choruses, and those intimate moments that feel like he’s singing just to you.

A guided listen across eras, Beatles, Wings, and solo, with live highlights that capture the power of the current tour and the timelessness of the catalog.

And yes! We’ll play some of Paul McCartney live concert performances to put you right in the crowd: the cheers, the count-offs, the big finishes. Beatles, Wings & solo… It’s all here.

🕰️ Tune in for melody, memory, and the soundtrack that keeps on giving.

📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, October 13th, 2025 – set a reminder and sing along.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Stream the new episode as soon as it drops.

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🎙️ Show Topic: Beatles Night – Celebrating John Lennon & the Fab Four

This Thursday, October 9th, 2025, we’re all-Beatles with a special spotlight for John Lennon’s birthday – songs that shaped generations, from early rockers to headphone-perfect masterpieces. 🎶

We’ll spin Beatles classics and solo gems, tracing the harmonies, riffs, and studio magic that made the catalog immortal, and why Lennon’s voice and vision still feel urgent, intimate, and fearless.

Along the way, our guests bring first-hand history: George in Florida, meeting John & Paul in ’68, and a thoughtful look at Lennon’s musical and cultural legacy.

🕰️ Tune in for memories, melodies, and the music that never lets go.

📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, October 9th, 2025 – cue the vinyl, celebrate John, and sing along.

🎧 Don’t miss it! Stream the new episode as soon as it drops.

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, October 9th, 2025

1. 📷 Jeff Fisk

Singer–musician, historian, and board member of the Deerfield Beach Historical Society.

Jeff is organizing a photo exhibit that traces George Harrison’s November 1970 visit to his aunt and uncle in Deerfield Beach.

He’ll share rich context and Beatles lore from South Florida to Swinging London.

2. 🎭 Helaine Witt

New York stand-up comedian with vivid memories of meeting John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1968.

Helaine brings personal snapshots of the era, the humor, humanity, and spark that surrounded the Beatles up close.

3. 📚 Terry Hamblin

Historian, educator, and author offering a thoughtful portrait of John Lennon’s legacy, from songwriting revolution and studio innovation to cultural impact that continues to inspire artists and audiences worldwide.

4. 💼 Gary McKechnie

Speaker and author from Central Florida. Gary explores how the Beatles changed music and business – BEATLES, INC.: Leadership Lessons from the Fab Four – drawing practical takeaways on creativity, collaboration, and reinvention.

BEATLES, INC.  |  garymckechnie.com