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Gimme Some Truth

Obadiah Jones

A new Beatles research podcast that separates fact from fiction.

music music history

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54:03

A Portrait Of Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro (Part 2)

Gimme Some Truth ·

2023/05/03

Yoko Ono is one of the most central, divisive and misunderstood figures in The Beatles' history. In this two-part episode, I am joined by author Madeline Bocaro to discuss Yoko's early life and work and to present a more complete version of the woman, the artist and herstory. Part 2 covers from when Yoko met John until they officially became a couple. Get your copy of Madeline's book In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono at conceptualbooks.com and find reviews and more information at

48:52

A Portrait of Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro (Part 1)

Gimme Some Truth ·

2023/04/26

Yoko Ono is one of the most central, divisive and misunderstood figures in The Beatles' history. In this two-part episode, I am joined by author Madeline Bocaro to discuss Yoko's early life and work and to present a more complete version of the woman, the artist and herstory. Part 1 covers Yoko's early life up until she met John Lennon. Get your copy of Madeline's new book In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono at conceptualbooks.com and find reviews and more information at

34:20

Rock Peace with Axel Korinth

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2023/04/19

In 1969 the Plastic Ono Band were set to release a mysterious track called 'Rock Peace' that never saw the light of day...or did it? I am joined by Axel Korinth to discuss how Antonio Caroselli solved a 50-year-old mystery in the second volume of their fabulous A Is For Apple book series, the history of The Beatles' multimedia corporation. You can find out more about Apcor and all the brilliant things they do at: http://www.apcor.net/

18:35

Beatlemania

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2023/04/12

The fan fever The Beatles inspired in Britain in 1963 inspired a new word - Beatlemania. But where did the term actually come from and what is its history?

11:44

The Ed Sullivan Myth

Gimme Some Truth ·

2023/04/05

In the first episode of Season 2, we continue to seek the truth by taking a revisionist look at how Ed Sullivan came to sign The Beatles to his show in 1963.

08:01

Bonus: Beatles & Chess

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/12/07

In this short bonus episode, I explore the connections between The Beatles and the game of chess. Did Ringo learn to play chess during the recording of Sgt Pepper? Not 'alf he didn't!

49:18

Two Virgins with Chip Madinger & Scott Raile

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/11/30

For the season one finale episode, I am joined by acclaimed authors/researchers Chip Madinger and Scott Raile to discuss the timeline of events surrounding the recording of John & Yoko's Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins. In their meticulously researched chronology, Lennonology: Strange Days Indeed - A Scrapbook Of Madness, Chip & Scott date the recording to earlier in May 1968 than is widely thought. You can buy Lennonology from the official website: https://lennonology.com/

37:15

American Arrival

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/11/23

In this episode we take a deep look at the events that led to The Beatles' arrival and triumph in the United States. Did they really wait until they had a number one to stage their arrival or was it fortuitous?

28:21

A Hard Day’s Chord

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/11/16

One of the enduring mysteries in The Beatles' music is the opening chord for 'A Hard Day's Night'. Who played what and how? In this episode, I attempt to unravel the elements and get to the truth.

19:17

John’s Return To Abbey Road

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2022/11/09

A holiday car crash in the Scottish Highlands delayed John's return to sessions at EMI Studios for The Beatles' 1969 Abbey Road LP. New evidence shows that John returned later than we previously thought!

45:41

Dear Prudence with Jerry Hammack

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/11/02

New evidence rewrites what we know about the recording of 'Dear Prudence' and who played drums! In this episode, I am joined by author/producer Jerry Hammack to discuss.Jerry's books can be found on his website!

17:44

Ringo In Sardinia

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/11/02

In this first episode of Gimme Some Truth, we discover the true timeline for when Ringo Starr quit The Beatles and holidayed in Sardinia!

03:41

Introduction

Gimme Some Truth ·

2022/10/19

Welcome to a new research podcast unraveling the fact from the fiction in the history of The Beatles. This is an introduction to the podcast and a chance to meet me, Obadiah. Stay tuned for the first season!

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