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EggPod Express takes a jaunty stroll through 1960s music magazines with a pot pourri of delicious guests. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

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David Hepworth - New Musical Express 10 June 1967

1 hr 29 min

David Hepworth, the man who ran Smash Hits and launched Q, Mojo etc, discusses the 10 June 1967 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/3h724b3x

Maureen O'Grady - RAVE magazine September 1965

1 hr 23 min

RAVE journalist Maureen O'Grady discusses the September 1965 issue of the magazine - along with a million wonderful anecdotes. Hosted by Chris Shaw. To read along with Maureen and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/5n834uhf

Maureen O'Grady - Boyfriend magazine

1 hr 2 min

Maureen O'Grady discusses her first job as a journalist at Boyfriend magazine and her friendship with The Beatles. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

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David Hepworth - New Musical Express 10 June 1967

1 hr 29 min

David Hepworth, the man who ran Smash Hits and launched Q, Mojo etc, discusses the 10 June 1967 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/3h724b3x

Maureen O'Grady - RAVE magazine September 1965

1 hr 23 min

RAVE journalist Maureen O'Grady discusses the September 1965 issue of the magazine - along with a million wonderful anecdotes. Hosted by Chris Shaw. To read along with Maureen and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/5n834uhf

Maureen O'Grady - Boyfriend magazine

1 hr 2 min

Maureen O'Grady discusses her first job as a journalist at Boyfriend magazine and her friendship with The Beatles. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 2

1 hr 16 min

Andrew Milton from Parlogram discusses the December 1964 issue of RAVE with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andrew and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/ 

Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 1

1 hr 13 min

Andrew Milton from Parlogram discusses the December 1964 issue of RAVE with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andrew and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/ - to listen to the whole interview ad-free go to https://www.patreon.com/eggpod

Mary Cockram aka Anne Collingham - Beatles Book April 1965

54 min

Mary Cockram aka 'Anne Collingham', Joint National Secretary of The Official Beatles Fan Club, discusses the April 1965 issue of Beatles Monthly and her memories of this incredible time, with Chris Shaw.To read along with Mary and Chris, click https://tinyurl.com/594etv4uFor more visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

Andy Bown - Record Mirror 20 April 1968

1 hr 8 min

Andy Bown from The Herd - and Status Quo - discusses his career via an article in the 20 April 1968 of Record Mirror, with Chris Shaw. To read this issue click here: https://tinyurl.com/mv7atu6w A playlist of this week's top 30 singles is here: https://iamtheeggpod.com/

Andy Miller - Melody Maker 30 November 1968 part 2

2 hr 1 min

Part 2 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8A playlist of this issue's top 30 singles is available at https://iamtheeggpod.com/

Andy Miller - Melody Maker 30 November 1968 part 1

1 hr 41 min

Part 1 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8To listen to the full interview visit patreon.com/eggpod

Gail Renard - RAVE magazine July 1967 part 2

57 min

Gail Renard dons her floral crown, adjusts her Mary Quant maxi-skirt, and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud

Gail Renard - RAVE magazine July 1967 part 1

1 hr 11 min

Gail Renard wears flowers in her hair and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud

Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 2

53 min

Part 2 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 1

1 hr 6 min

Part 1 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 1

1 hr 20 min

Part 1 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is available at https://www.iamtheeggpod.com/

Cardboard Tombstone

1 hr 15 min

Behind the scenes of the final Eggpod. Recorded by Rob Manuel and hosted by The Big Beatles Sort Out.

EggPod Live 2024 - Part 2

1 hr 10 min

Samira Ahmed, Mark Lewisohn and David Janson discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw. 

EggPod Live 2024 - Part 1

1 hr 0 min

Stuart Maconie, David Quantick and Laurence Rickard discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw. Plus special guests Alex Lowe, Rob Manuel and Kevin Eldon.

Recording Double Fantasy - Earl Slick

58 min

Guitar legend Earl Slick discusses the 1980 recording sessions for John & Yoko's Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey, with Chris Shaw.(Image copyright Chuck Lanza. All rights reserved)

The Beatles - Let It Be Special Screening

36 min

A review of the special screening of Let It Be in London on 7th May 2024 - with comments from Stuart Maconie, Matt Everitt, John Simm, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Guy Pratt and Eddie Izzard.

The Beatles: Love - Owen Parker

1 hr 13 min

Songwriter and producer Owen Parker discusses The Beatles' 2006 remix/mashup album - and Circue du Soleil soundtrack - Love. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

The Lemon Twigs' favourite Beatles songs

50 min

Brian and Michael D'Addario from The Lemon Twigs discuss the Beatles songs that have most influenced them - as well as their forthcoming album 'A Dream is All We Know' - with Chris Shaw.

The Beatles’ First U.S. Visit - Chris Chibnall

1 hr 53 min

Award-winning tv writer and producer Chris Chibnall, discusses The Beatles’ “The First U.S. Visit” dvd, and the legacy of the Maysles brothers’ documentary. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

The Beatles - Now and Then reactions

1 hr 29 min

EggPodders from across the globe share their thoughts and feelings about the new Beatles single 'Now and Then'. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

Anticipating The Beatles' Now and Then

56 min

On 26th October 2023 it was announced that The Beatles were releasing a new song, Now and Then, as well as remixed - and expanded - Red and Blue  albums. In a live interactive online stream Chris Shaw discussed what  we might be able to expect, along with listeners Rob Manuel, Dom Reid,  Dan Chisholm, Rob Lawes and Edward Rhodes.

Sgt Pepper Sessions - Laurence Rickard

1 hr 54 min

Writer and actor Laurence Rickard discusses The Beatles' Sgt Pepper sessions, included in the 50th anniversary box set. Hosted by Chris Shaw

EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park - Part 1

43 min

Part 1 of EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park, London on Saturday 1 July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by special guests Samira Ahmed, Stuart Maconie and David Quantick.

The Beatles' First - Paul Abbott

1 hr 8 min

Musician and podcaster Paul Abbott discusses The Beatles' First - aka the 1961 Tony Sheridan Hamburg recordings - with Chris Shaw

I am the EggPod 5th Anniversary

1 hr 13 min

On the 5th anniversary of EggPod Samira Ahmed takes the reins to interview Chris Shaw about the show.

Choba B CCCP - Sam Delaney

1 hr 28 min

Writer, broadcaster and podcaster Sam Delaney discusses Paul McCartney's 1988 album Choba B CCCP, with Chris Shaw.

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