🎙️ Show Topic: Live and Let Die – A Paul McCartney Celebration (Beatles on the Beach)

This Thursday, January 22nd, 2026, we spotlight Beatles on the Beach with a full-tilt tribute to Sir Paul McCartney — from the Beatles years to Wings to his solo hits. Melodies that shaped a lifetime, sing-alongs you know by heart, and the stories behind the songs.

We will journey from “All My Loving,” “Yesterday,” and “Hey Jude,” to Wings-era anthems like “Band on the Run,” “Live and Let Die,” and “Jet,” then into the solo years with the hooks and heart that keep Paul’s catalog fresh on every stage. It’s a night built for harmonies, memories, and that unmistakable McCartney lift.

🕰️ Tune in for the arrangements, the energy, and a festival preview from the headliner himself.

📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026 — Boca Raton gets ready to rock.

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

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, January 22nd, 2026

1. 🎤 Tony Kishman

Acclaimed McCartney tribute artist and star of Live and Let Die, Tony has portrayed Paul in top Beatles productions and now headlines Beatles on the Beach in Boca Raton, FL.

He brings the voice, the bass, and the band power that make these songs soar onstage.

liveandletdieshow.com

🎙️ 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 reinvented pop, soul, and folk textures, and explore the 70s solo arc: Ringo’s radio gems, George’s spiritual groove, Paul’s melodic fire, and John’s fearless honesty.

🕰️ Tune in for songs, stories, and fresh angles on the catalogue that keeps changing the world.

📅 Mark your calendars: Thursday, December 11th, 2025 — cue the vinyl and sing along.

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

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Thursday, December 11th, 2025

1. 📚 Aaron Badgley

Canadian author, journalist, and radio host. Aaron spotlights his new book Ringo Starr Solo Career: Got to Pay Your Dues, tracing Ringo’s 1970s run from hit singles to signature collaborations.

aaron-badgley.com

2. 🎸 Marty Scott (Liverpool Legends)

Hand-picked by Louise Harrison to portray George, Marty has toured the world with Grammy-nominated Liverpool Legends, headlining venues from Carnegie Hall and The Cavern Club to stadium stages, and even recording at Abbey Road.

liverpoollegends.com  |  About the band

3. 🎶 John Kruth

Author–multi-instrumentalist (mandolin, guitar, banjo, flute, harmonica, sitar) and leader of NYC’s chamber/rock ensemble The Folklorkestra.

John discusses his book This Bird Has Flown: The Enduring Beauty of Rubber Soul Fifty Years On, how the Beatles fused pop, soul, and folk into a timeless pivot.

kruthworks.com  |  music

🎙️ 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.

lennonology.com

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.

jimpeterik.com

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.

paulmccartney.com

🎙️ 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

🎙️ Show Topic: Beatles Books – From the Fab Four to the Solo Years

This Monday, September 8th, 2025, we’re opening the covers on the Beatles’ story, told through the books that map their rise, the split, and the rich solo eras that followed. 📚🎶

We’ll talk research, rare photos, session details, and first-person histories that bring new color to familiar songs. From Ringo’s trailblazing drum parts to Paul’s post-Beatles studio craft, from stadium-shaking moments to deep archival work, this one’s for readers, listeners, and lifelong Beatles obsessives alike.

Our guests include veteran authors and historians who’ve documented the band and beyond – the shows, the sessions, the cultural shockwaves – and the solo careers that kept the magic evolving.

🕰️ Tune in for a page-turning night of music history, book talk, and Beatles lore you’ll want to bookmark.

📅 Mark your calendars: Monday, September 8th, 2025 – stack your books, cue the records, and join us live.

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

Guest(s) for our show:

Date: Monday, September 8th, 2025

1. 📖 Al Sussman

Writing about The Beatles, music, and pop culture since 1968, from a town-newspaper column and a mid-’70s “Collectors’ Q&A” in Sounds Fine to decades with Beatlefan (New York correspondent and Executive Editor since the ’80s).

Al contributes news, commentary, and historical perspectives, and authored Changin’ Times: 101 Days That Shaped a Generation (Nov 22, 1963–Mar 1, 1964).

He worked in retail record stores in the ’70s/’80s, has been part of The Fest For Beatles Fans since 1974, served as a radio analyst at ASCAP (1991–2006), co-hosted the podcast Things We Said Today (2014–2017), and since 2017 has contributed to Bruce Spizer’s Beatles Album Series.

2. 🥁 Mitch Kozera

Author of Play It Like Ringo! How He Propelled The Sound of The Greatest Band of All Time — a detailed study of Ringo Starr’s groundbreaking drumming in band context, featuring over 100 drum charts for students and fans of the Beatles’ catalog.

mitchellkozera.com

3. 🏟️ Dave Schwensen

Cleveland-based author focusing on the landmark August 15, 1965 concert: The Beatles at Shea Stadium, 55,600 fans, a seismic moment in rock history, and a turning point in live music production and culture.

beatlessheastadium.com

4. 📚 Luca Perasi

Italian author and researcher whose works span Beatles and solo careers, including Paul McCartney: Recording Sessions 1969–2013 (quoted by Rolling Stone’s David Fricke in the Wild Life Deluxe Edition book, 2018).

In 2021, he was appointed one of the official Italian translators for Paul McCartney’s The Lyrics (Rizzoli); in 2022, collaborated with MPL on research for The 7” Singles Box label copy; and in 2023 published Paul McCartney: Music