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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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 24: Episode 20: George Martin After the Beatles

    To celebrate our 20th episode, we turn the tables on cohost Ken Womack and interview him! He discusses his acclaimed two-volume George Martin biography and answers viewer questions. Have a question you'd like to ask? Leave a comment! Plus Ken Michaels sh...

  • 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 ...

  • 22: Episode 18: Should Wings be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame?

    Tom Hunyady, Ken Michaels, Kit O'Toole, and guest host Mean Mr. Mayo debate whether the group should be inducted separately from Paul McCartney as a solo artist. Plus Ken shares the latest solo-related news. Share your thoughts, and be sure to follow us ...

  • 21: Episode 17: The Humor of George Harrison

    Special guest host Joe (AKA YouTuber Mean Mr. Mayo) joins Tom Hunyady, Ken Michaels, and Kit O'Toole for a discussion of George's unique sense of humor in music, film, and interviews. What songs/appearances make you laugh? Let us know! Email: talkmoresol...

  • 20: Episode 16: Fest for Beatles Fans Recap & Part 2 of Our “Sing the Changes” Panel

    Tom Hunyady, Ken Michaels, Kit O'Toole, and Ken Womack revisit the recent Fest for Beatles Fans, share news (including an announcement), and continue our Fest panel on times the solo Beatles successfully (and unsuccessfully) incorporated contemporary tre...