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118:25

Things We Said Today #448 – Simon Weitzman’s “A Love...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/12/24

In episode 448 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels and Allan Kozinn (Darren DeVivo was unable to attend) speak with director Simon Weitzman about his new film, “A Love Letter to the Beatles,” as well as some interesting upcoming projects. The discussion begins after Ken’s news segment, at 19’31”. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address

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131:19

Things We Said Today & Talk More Talk #447 – “The...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/12/13

In another collaboration between Things We Said Today and Talk More Talk, Ken Michaels, Darren DeVivo, Kit O’Toole and Allan Kozinn discuss “The Beatles Anthology 2025,” with a focus on Vol.4 of the audio set, and Episode 9 of the streaming video. The discussion begins after Kit’s report on one of Paul’s Chicago shows and Ken’s news segment, at 31’17”.Ken mentioned the “Beatles Anthology” book contest on his web page. Here are the

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98:47

Things We Said Today & Talk More Talk #446 – The...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/11/19

In another collaboration between Things We Said Today and Talk More Talk, Ken Michaels, Darren DeVivo, Kit O’Toole and Allan Kozinn discuss the new “Wings” compilation – how it works, what the point of it is, what they found surprising and what they’d add or subtract. The discussion begins after Ken’s news segment, at 21’55”. Ken mentioned the “Beatles Anthology” book contest on his web page. Here are the

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113:56

Things We Said Today #445 – An interview with Gary...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/10/23

In Episode 445 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Gary Van Scyoc, the bassist in Elephant’s Memory, the New York band that worked with John Lennon & Yoko Ono in 1972 (and whose Apple album, “Elephant’s Memory,” John & Yoko produced). Besides giving us an enlightening overview of his work with the Lennons on “Some Time in New York City,” “Approximately Infinite Universe” and the One to One Concerts, Gary touches on the breadth of his

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119:02

Things We Said Today #444 – An interview with Denny...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/10/18

In Episode 444 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Denny Seiwell – Wings first drummer and a veteran session musician – about “Denny Seiwell: The Best and Worst of Times,” the new autobiography he has written with Robyn Flans. The interview begins after Ken’s news segment (at 18’20”).Denny previously joined us on Episode 219 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qV2qLsGzhJk) and for a chat about “Red Rose Speedway” on Episode 389

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74:02

Things We Said Today #443 – Was George Harrison...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/10/01

In Episode 443 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo discuss whether George Harrison was marginalized during his Beatles years. The discussion begins after Ken’s news segment (at 19’20”).As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our "Things We Said Today Video Podcast"

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48:38

A Things We Said Today-Talk More Talk Collaboration -...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/09/10

Is it Things We Said Today plus Kit O'Toole, or Talk More Talk plus Allan Kozinn? The two podcasts (whose members in common are Ken Michaels and Darren DeVivo) join forces to discuss the announcement of "Wings," a new compilation of hits and deep cuts from Paul McCartney's post-Beatles band, pegged to his new film, "Man on the Run" and his book about the era, "Wings - The Story of a Band on the Run."

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92:45

Things We Said Today #442 – The 45th Annual John...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/09/09

Things We Said Today #442 – The 45th Annual John Lennon Tribute, a Chat with Joe RaiolaIn Episode 442 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Joe Raiola, the founder, president and artistic director of the annual John Lennon Tribute concerts in New York – this year at Town Hall on December 12. (We also discuss aspects of the new archival set, “Power to the People,” since Joe took issue with some of our comments in Episode 441). The discussion

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01:27:43

Things We Said Today #441 – “Power to the People” &...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/08/26

In Episode 441 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Chip Madinger, the author of “Eight Arms to Hold You” and “Lennonology,” for a discussion of the newly announced Fall releases from John Lennon and The Beatles, both of which have controversial aspects. [The discussion begins after the news, at 17’07”; the news also includes Darren’s report on the New York Mets’ commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert,

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02:17:10

Things We Said Today #440 – “Help!” at 60, Part 2 – A...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/08/14

In Episode 440 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Steve Matteo - whose most recent book, “Act Naturally,” covers the Beatles’ film career in depth – for a discussion of “Help!” on its 60th anniversary. (The discussion begins after the news segment, at 24’40”.)Steve was previously on Things We Said Today in 2020 to discuss his book about “Let It Be” (Episode 319), and in 2023, when “Act Naturally” was published (Episode 397)

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01:40:26

Things We Said Today #439 – The Solo Beatles Live:...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/07/30

In Episode 439 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo each choose our three favorite performances from among the shows we’ve seen by the solo Beatles, in anticipation of the upcoming tours by Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. (The discussion begins after the news segment – which includes a short debate about Billy Joel, occasioned by his comments on the White Album – 28 minutes in.)As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any

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01:45:55

Things We Said Today #438 – “Help!” at 60: a chat...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/07/17

In Episode 438 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo are joined by Bruce Spizer and Al Sussman to talk about the Beatles’ second film, “Help!” (or more specifically, the two related albums) in anticipation of its 60th anniversary, and about Bruce’s new book (to which Al contributed), “‘Beatles for Sale’ to ‘Help!’” – the ninth and last in his series devoted to the making and marketing of the Beatles’ albums in the UK and the US. (The discussion begins after

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01:27:19

Things We Said Today #437 – Macca in the 21st Century

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/07/03

In Episode 437 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo each choose their 20 favorites from the music Paul McCartney has released so far in the 21st century. (The discussion begins after the news segment, at 18’55’.)In his news segment, Ken mentioned a tribute to Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys on July 3. Here is the link for more information: https://alerttheglobe.com/content/6859bcad149a96e07e5cf264 As always, we welcome your

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01:54:13

Things We Said Today #436 – “Venus & Mars”

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/06/10

In Episode 436 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo celebrate the 50th anniversary, this year, of Wings’ “Venus & Mars,” by walking through some of the research on the context and the sessions that Adrian Sinclair and Allan assembled when they were working on “The McCartney Legacy Vol. 2 1974-1980.” (The discussion begins after the news segment, at 15’.)As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite

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01:54:04

Things We Said Today #435 – “Miss O’Dell” - A Talk...

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2025/05/27

In Episode 435 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Chris O’Dell, who worked at Apple (and then for George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, and a long list of musicians that includes Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Earth Wind and Fire and Linda Ronstadt, among many others), had songs written about her by both George Harrison and Leon Russell, and is now the subject of the new documentary “Miss O’Dell.” (You may also have read her book, also called “Miss

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01:29:28

Things We Said Today #434 – John Lennon “Borrowed...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/05/16

In Episode 434 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Alan G. Parker, the prolific British director and writer, about “Borrowed Time,” his new documentary about John Lennon’s last decade. No news segment this time – just right into the chat.As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email

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01:02:34

Things We Said Today #433 – “One to One: John & Yoko”...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/04/09

In Episode 433 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo discuss the powerful new documentary, “One to One: John & Yoko,” with co-director and editor Sam Rice-Edwards. The interview begins after the news segment, at 11’05”. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to our email address thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com,

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01:52:51

Things We Said Today #432 – Was Wings a Band or Just...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/03/25

In Episode 432 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and Beatlefan Executive Editor and former TWST co-host Al Sussman take up the perennial debate about whether Wings was a true band, or simply Paul McCartney-plus-sidemen. The discussion follows the news segment at 29’48”. As always, we welcome your thoughts about this episode of the show or any other episode. We invite you to send your comments about this or any of our other shows to

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02:08:18

Things We Said Today #431 – Interview with Seth Rogovoy

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/02/25

In Episode 431 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Seth Rogovoy about “Within You Without You – Listening to George Harrison,” his excellent new book about George Harrison’s music and guitar work. The discussion follows the news segment at 15’14”. In his news segment, Ken mentioned Let’s Get L.Aid, a concert to benefit victims of the Los Angeles fires. Here is a link for tickets:

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02:07:24

Things We Said Today #430 – A Whole Lotta News & a...

Things We Said Today Beatles Radio Show ·

2025/02/13

In Episode 430 of Things We Said Today Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn and Darren DeVivo speak with Ron Griffiths, an original member of the Apple band the Iveys (which became Badfinger) about the band’s history and the newly released collection of demos, “How Much Is the Sky.” There is also plenty of news (and discussion): the news segment runs from 2’20” to 33’32”; our chat with Ron follows.Here are links to some things Ken mentioned in the news: Paul Myers Record Store Day Podcast:

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