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32: Episode 28: The Beatles Go Country!
As a group and as solo artists, the four occasionally dabbled in country and western music. For this episode, Tom, Kit, Ken M., and Joe (aka Mean Mr. Mayo) examine the Fab Four's country influences and our favorite twangy tracks. Plus Ken M. shares the l...
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31: Episode 27: Revisiting Abbey Road
Talk More Talk dives into the 50th anniversary Abbey Road box set. Plus Ken Michaels shares the latest news, Kit O'Toole reports back from the recent Abbey Road conference at the Eastman School of Music, and Mean Mr. Mayo makes his debut as episode mo...
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30: Episode 26: Solo Years Mythbusting with Talk More Talk!
Join Tom, Ken M, Kit, and Joe (aka Mean Mr. Mayo) as they discuss some of the longtime stories and rumors surrounding the solo Beatles years. Did John Lennon really put down Ringo Starr's drumming? Was Paul McCartney's song "3 Legs" a dig at his former b...
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29: Episode 25: Favorite Solo Lyrics & Celebrating Our First Anniversary!
Tom, Ken, Kit, and Mean Mr. Mayo (subbing for Ken W., who is in the UK) share some of their favorite lyrics from solo Beatles songs. What are your favorites--the funniest, wisest, and most meaningful? Share your thoughts.We also played a trivia contest w...
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28: Episode 24: 30 Years of All-Starrs!
Join Ken Michaels, Mean Mr. Mayo, and Kit O’Toole as they travel through 30 years of All-Starr lineups. Which ones are your favorites? What artists would you like to see in future All-Starr tours? Tune in for some great conversation and share your though...
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27: Episode 23: Solo Trivial Pursuit with Mark Lewisohn
Recorded live at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans on August 10, 2019, this special episode sees Ken Womack and Kit O'Toole challenging renowned Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn to a fun game of solo trivial pursuit. The audience gets involved, and Sirius...
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26: Episode 22: Another Listen: “Ringo the 4th”
In the first of an occasional series, the Talk More Talk team (with our permanent guest host Mean Mr. Mayo subbing for Ken Womack) reassesses what are commonly considered the "worst" solo albums. Were the initial reviews correct, or have they aged better...
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25: Episode 21: “Yesterday” and Today
Permanent guest host Mean Mr. Mayo joins us as we review the film "Yesterday" and discuss Ringo Starr's surprise appearance during the final show of Paul McCartney's "Freshen Up" tour. Plus Ken Michaels shares the latest news, Tom and Mr. Mayo display th...
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23: Episode 19: John Lennon’s Artistic Influences
Two figures greatly impacted Lennon's life and career: Paul McCartney and Yoko Ono. How did each influence his songwriting? Was one more influential than the other? We discuss these questions and more. Plus Ken M. shares the latest news, and Kit reports ...