Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast

Paul McCartney has been extremely busy lately--he first performed three sold-out "secret shows" at the Bowery Ballroom in New York, then closed out the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary show. We discuss both of these events with special guest Tom Frangione, who attended the third Bowery show. Tom has been with the Sirius XM Beatles Channel since 2017, and currently hosts five shows! Find Tom: h...

The 50th Anniversary Edition of George Harrison's "Living in the Material World" is finally here, and we're digging deep into the deluxe version.  Find us: talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

This month marks the 40th anniversary of the release of "Give My Regards to Broad Street." To discuss its legacy, Call Me Mr. Broad Street's Ed Crawford rejoins us to reexamine the film. Also, musician Dylan Sevey has heard Ringo Starr's upcoming country album and gives a preview of what to expect. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvide...

The new documentary "Daytime Revolution" looks back at the five shows John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted with Mike Douglas back in 1972. We'll dive deep into the film and discuss this remarkable period in their lives. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast

Paul McCartney and Wings' long-lost special has recently been released in two forms: the soundtrack, and now in theaters! We review the movie version--the sound, picture, and everything in between. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

We are proud to present a very special episode: an interview with David Spinozza and Ken Ascher. Both played on Mind Games as well as other John Lennon albums; Spinozza also contributed to Ram and Ringo the 4th. We had a fascinating conversation not only about their experiences working with Lennon, McCartney, and Starr, but their lives as top studio musicians, why they believe the Beatles' music i...

The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans' Academic Panel, moderated by TMT hosts Ken Womack and Kit O'Toole, featured a robust discussion of the future of Beatles research. Friends of the show Ed Chen (When They Was Fab and  @ToppermostofthePoppermost  ) Andy Nicholes (  @2LegsAPaulMcCartneyPodcast  ), and scholar Karen Duchaj debate what topics we can tackle in the future, problems in research, and much...

We had an almost full panel (Ken Michaels was with us in spirit) as we played a rousing game of "Wrack Our Brains" live at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans! Listen as we took YOUR questions, both those you submitted in advance and some from the audience. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalk...

We conclude Mind Games Month with our look at the Mind Games deluxe box set. Joined by returning guest Chip Madinger, we'll dive into the outtakes, alternate mixes, and much more! Find Chip Madinger: www.lennonology.com Find us: talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

Previous TMT guest Laurence Juber joins us for a special bonus episode discussing the 45th anniversary of the beloved song "The Rainbow Connection." Juber performed the song twice with its songwriter, Paul Williams, and once for the 2011 film "The Muppets." He describes those experiences along with his new album, his upcoming appearance at the Fest for Beatles Fans, and much more!   Follow LJ: htt...

In the first episode of our “Mind Games Month” salute, we’re revisiting what led to the album: the sessions, the songwriting, and much more. Joining us is expert and TMT friend Chip Madinger! Chip Madinger: www.lennonology.com talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talkmoretalksolobeatles    

It's here--the audio from Paul McCartney's 1974 scrapped TV special "One Hand Clapping" has been released! Join us as we discuss the history of the show, the newly mixed tracks, and the "backyard" tapes. Leave your thoughts in the comments! Find us: talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloB...

The latest in our "Another Listen" series looks at Paul's 1989 comeback album. While the accompanying world tour performed phenomenally well, the album peaked at #21 on the US Billboard charts. Recent reviews have ranked several other albums above this one (no pun intended). Does it deserve this rating? Find us: talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/ta...

It's finally here--Peter Jackson's restored version of Michael Lindsay-Hogg's 1970 film. Original TMT host Ken Womack returns to discuss the long-awaited return of the documentary, its relation to "Get Back," and much more.   Ken Womack: https://kennethwomack.com/ talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/Tal...

Ringo Starr's long-awaited EP "Crooked Boy" has arrived, and we'll talk all about it in our next episode! Join us at 9 pm ET on our YouTube Channel as we review each track. Andy Nicholes of 2Legs joins us for the fun.  talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast

Join us for the second part of our reactions to Rolling Stone's 100 Best Solo Songs! Plus we discuss Ringo Starr's latest single and other news. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

By popular demand, this episode features our reactions to Rolling Stone's 100 Best Solo Songs list. We cover songs 100-51 in this show; the rest will be covered in part two. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

Paul McCartney has released several live albums throughout his career, but 1993's Paul Is Live tends to be overlooked. It has also received mixed reviews from both critics and fans. Talk More Talk revisits the album, from its amusing cover to its setlist. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalk...

We're celebrating (slightly late) George Harrison's birthday by choosing our favorite lyrics from both the Beatles and solo years. Each of us share our top five picks. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

The Talk More Talk Fest for Beatles Fans panel, recorded live at the TWA Hotel on Feb. 10, 2024, also features 2Legs' Andy Nicholes in discussing the year 1974 in solo (Kit could not attend the Fest due to her father being ill--he's better now, glad to report) NOTE: Apologies for the sound quality: while we were able to plug into the soundboard, the loudness was difficult to adjust. Thank you for...

Talk More Talk is delighted to welcome Gary Burr, Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member and an ASCAP, Billboard and NSAI Country Songwriter of the Year. He has written fifteen #1 hits and has had songs recorded by Faith Hill, Garth Brooks, Carole King, Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson and many others. In addition, he has collaborated with Ringo Starr many times, writing songs...

The Lost Weekend proved to be a turning point in John Lennon's life in many ways, particularly musically. Lennonology authors Chip Madinger and Scott Raile join us to discuss the impact the period had on his music and creativity, and how the era changed his sound and composition style going forward. Lennonology: https://lennonology.com/ Monmouth University Get Back to 1964 Celebration: https://www...

In the latest edition of our "Another Listen" series, we explore the soundtrack for Paul McCartney's 1984 film "Give My Regards to Broad Street." Who better to help us navigate the album than YouTube's "Call Me Mr. Broad Street" himself, Ed Crawford? Share your thoughts in the comments! Call Me Mr. Broadstreet: https://www.youtube.com/@callmemrbroadstreet5602 talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmai...

It's our last show of 2023! We're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the release of Band on the Run (and paying tribute to Wings' Denny Laine). We'll also reveal our favorite releases of 2023. What are your picks?  talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

Talk More Talk is excited to welcome Ken Womack, author of the eagerly anticipated book Living the Beatles Legend: The Untold Story of Mal Evans.  Also joining us is Gary Evans, son of Mal Evans. We had a fascinating conversation about Mal's life with the Beatles and as a father.  Following the interview is a special edition of the news, so stay tuned! note:  We apologize for the sound issues with...