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When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles

Ed Chen and Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena, Martin Quibell

Talk, more talk, chat, more chat - We’re happy to do it for you (Beatles)

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70:50

2025.49 The Disney+ Beatles Anthology (episode 9,...

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2025/12/15

For those of us above a certain age, the biggest expectation of the 2025 Disney+ (sort of, but not quite "A-Beatle-C") Beatles Anthology would be the new episode. Now we have it! Does it live up to expectations, is it a disappointment or somewhere in-between. Tune in for the opinion of Two of Us (writing letters on a Facebook wall!). #madeonzencastr

82:00

2025.48 Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album

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2025/12/07

Marv and I are joined (for the second time this year) by Luca Perasi, as he has released a new book "Back to the Egg: The Story of Wings' Last Album". The break between Turkey and Ham (or Green Beans and Tofu) is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a look back at 1979, and some Eggs (or two or three)! #madeonzencastr.

70:20

2025.47b The Beatles Anthology 4, CD 2 (vinyl sides 4-6)

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2025/11/28

As promised, our thoughts on the second CD of "Anthology 4" (sides 4-6), along with details on Paul's Canada run surprises, the closing shows in Chicago including a report from "The Queen of All Beatles Media" Kit O'Toole, and a blink-and-you'll miss him cameo from Martin Quibell himself! #madeonzencastr

65:26

2025.47a The Beatles Anthology 4, CD 1 (vinyl sides 1-3)

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2025/11/24

Mitch Axelrod joins Jon Stone and I as we discuss the first CD of "Anthology 4" (aka: "The one with most of the new stuff"). Plenty of George Martin discussion, thoughts on "Nowhere Man" and "In My Life", along with the ultimate question - "What was up with George's guitar on [both the rehearsal and released] 'All You Need is Love'". #madeonencastr.

71:29

2025.46 A Love Letter to the Beatles (Simon Weitzman)

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2025/11/16

Lonnie and I discuss the many aspects of fandom and the Beatles with Director/Producer/Author Simon Weitzman. His new film: A Love Letter to the Beatles is available on Amazon, and will be streaming in other places very soon! #madeonzencastrA Love Letter to the Beatles: Official Trailer: https://bit.ly/4o7Jhcn DVD: https://bit.ly/ALLTTBdvd Fandango: https://bit.ly/ALLTTB Prime Video US: https://amzn.to/4o7egWc Prime Video UK: https://amzn.to/4nEpYYt

70:28

2025.45 The Beatles and Bob (Dylan)

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2025/11/09

A "Toppermost of the Poppermost" crossover! Jon Stone, Martin Quibell, and friend of the show Darin Murphy join me as we discuss the Beatles and Bob Dylan. From 1967 to the 2020's, the Beatles (both solo and together) have crossed pass with Zimmy. We consider their interactions, both live and studio, including (of course) the Wilburys! The full conversation will be available for patreons on the Toppermost of the Poppermost Patreon in the near future!

72:22

2025.44 Got Back 2025 - San Antonio

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2025/11/03

"Help!" No longer "Coming Up" in the South, sir Paul and the Got Back tour. Lonnie and I discuss Sir Paul in San Antonio, both recent and through the mists of time. Has the Alamodome held up as well as Sir Paul over the thirty-plus years? What about the Tobin Center? Maybe even some thoughts on Hotel Emma. #madeonzencastr!

78:46

2025.43 Power to the People Evening Show and New York...

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2025/10/26

Marv and I continue our look at the next two discs of the "Power to the People" set before we take a bit of a break from this topic! We review, compare and contrast the evening show, and look at the relationship between "New York City" (disc four) and the original version of the album.

79:57

2025.42 Power to the People Afternoon Show Review.

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2025/10/19

Sean Lennon provides an interesting look at the political Lennons from the early 1970's. Disc One (which we are not covering) is a modern "reimagining" of "John Lennon: Live in New York City" - a "best of" combination of the afternoon and evening shows. We start on the afternoon show. The mix, the setlist and more.

67:56

2025.41 Single Fantasy Pt. 2 Ringo (and Paul!)

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2025/10/13

More fantasizing, hypothesizing and Beatle-izing on what might happen were Paul and Ringo to decide to go on tour together. Not advertised as "a Beatles reunion", just two old rock and roll friends joining their talents to play some music (both together and separately), and to pay tribute to some of their comrades in guitar-based arms.

75:27

2025.40 Looking for Lennon (review/overview)

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2025/10/05

Lonnie Pena and I dive into YouTube (and BluRay/DVD) as we consider the 2018 Documentary "Looking For Lennon". David Bedford and Roger Appleton consider the Lennons as they came to Liverpool from Ireland, through to Alf and Julia, and then young John's unconventional upbringing from Mimi and Julia, and how all this would lead to Lennon's reaction to schooling and authority, which would eventually lead to meeting one James Paul McCartney, and changing the world.

67:38

2025.39 Single Fantasy! Paul and Ringo!

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2025/09/29

This week we play a little "What If" and consider what Paul might choose to play were he and Ringo to decide to go on the road for a tour of indeterminate length. More Beatles? More solo? Would he take advantage of the "Wings-mania" that (hopefully) will be running the country in the next few months? Marv and I consider the possibilities and playlists, with Ringo's side (eventually) to follow!

84:34

2025.38 Hari, Oates ... and Idle?

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2025/09/22

Lots of funny costumes this month, as George, Eric, Neil, the Splinter Boys, Hall and Oates all hang out together. They are joined by Macca, Spinal Tap, news concerning Paul's additional tour dates, Ringo talking about Mae West (but not her sweaty vest), and others!

72:47

2025.37 Splinter, Larry Hosford, Legs Larry Smith,...

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2025/09/14

The next disc in "Looney" turns into a discussion of the "Wings Anthology". We talk, clips of Paul (and friends) covering many of the songs on the LP, and chat concerning John and Paul in the seventies. We do finally get to "George and..." (it will be completed next week), as we talk about songs George guests on from Splinter (their second album, including ... a bit of Japanese), Tom Scott, "Legs" Larry Smith, and his namesake Larry Hosford. A Paul and George week, with some John and

77:07

2025.36 Lennon Acoustic

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2025/09/07

Martin and I go back a bit more than twenty years to a time before Superdeluxe Editions, when the Lennon estate was uncertain of the best way to proceed. Their decision? An album called "Acoustic." Part "Unplugged", part "Live", part "Unreleased" Unfortunately, too much of it felt like "Sampler for the Lennon Anthology we just released." Has time helped, hurt, or not changed the reputation, feel and listen-ability of this release. We give it a spin and let you know what we

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2025.35 Revolver vs. Pepper

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2025/09/01

Lonnie Pena and I talk Anthologies 1-3, the previous video releases, and fun with Disney+. We follow with thoughts on the last twenty years of "Revolver" and "Sgt. Pepper". Rolling Stone Magazine has had Pepper on a bit of a downward trajectory (it was "the greatest album of all time in 2003"), while Revolver has maintained a higher standing. Why? Was it the standardization of the catalogue? CDs? Streaming? Psychedelia? All this and more... #madeonzencastr.

01:18:27

2025.34 Woman is ... + Anthology 4

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2025/08/24

Jon Stone, Marv and I chat about the elephant in the room concerning the new Lennon "Power to the People" box, contemplate the original "Some Time in New York City", and (with a little help from our friendly neighborhood Tarot card reader) do some divination on the newly announced "Anthology 4". #madeonzencastr.

01:26:02

2025.33 Wings Over Nottingham, 1972

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2025/08/17

Paul or Nothing's own Sam Whiles guests for a discussion/review of the recently released "Wings over Nottingham" upgrade tape. We get to hear every song (although not every version) played on what is genuinely the "test flight" of Paul McCartney's new band in 1972. Blues jams, "My Love", "Lucille" and some little Richard, along with the new single he wrote AND recorded in the weeks prior to this impromptu afternoon!

01:02:08

2025.32 Solo Beatles cover art!

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2025/08/10

Jon Stone, Lonnie Pena and I sit down to chat about the inserts, posters and album covers of the Solo Beatles through the years. Tune in as we chat about the visual side of LPs, our faavorites, and ... less so!

48:35

2025.r01 When They Was Fab Classic! Joe Baiardi,...

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2025/08/06

From April 2017, in honor of friend of the show Jamie Daruwala joining the Fab 5, I revive a retro episode first aired in April of 2017, where I was joined by what will now be "Nurk Twins - mania". If you have ever wanted to know about the life of local and regional musicians and becoming a "Tribute Paul McCartney" - Tune in and Enjoy!

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