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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Today · 1 hr 11 min
2026.30 Paul and Declan Demoland Pt.2 and Rubber Soul Chat
We continue our discussion on the Paul and Declan demos. Marv relays details from recent conversations with Chris Whitten and Kevin Armstrong concerning playing on the McCartney and Macmanus demos. We also present the beginning of our thoughts on the Rubber Soul Super Deluxe Edition (due October 2), particularly "Michelle (take One)" #madeonzencastr
July 26 · 1 hr 8 min
2026.29 Paul and Declan Demoland Pt.1
Following on from Declan and Paul on the Late Show finale, we start a discussion on the "McCartney/McManus demos", those found on the Flowers in the Dirt Archive Editions, and those that ended up elsewhere. Continued next week with part two! #madeonzencastr
July 19 · 1 hr 15 min
2026.28 John, Paul, Ringo, Central Park ... and your blue album.
You know her from the Fests, you know her from "Fab Four Cities", and if you do not, now you will know her from this show! Welcome Susan Ryan to our rotating cast of co-hosts. Our first full-length show is a look at the Beatles (and John and Paul, and maybe a little bit of Jared Harris) in and around Central Park. The news takes us out to brief stops in Queens (Forest Hills), and even a stopover near Fenway Park. The Beatles and the Park and the Dakota (and more) this week! https://www.amazon.com/Beatles-Cities-Liverpool-Hamburg-Definitive/dp/1788840917/
July 12 · 1 hr 12 min
2026.27 Beatles, Manila and guest David Guerrero
Author David Guerrero joins Marv, Jon Stone and myself as we discuss the Beatles in Manila, and his book "You Won't See Me: When the Beatles ghosted Imelda." Early July, 1966. The Beatles had left Japan, and had one more stop before their US tour. Unfortunately, Vic Lewis, Cavalcade and the Marcos family would have something to say about what might have been a triumphant moment in rock history. #madeonzencastr.
July 7 · 21 min
2026.b03 Peace and Love 2026
Start this episode at 11:40 AM, and we will all celebrate "Peace and Love" with Ringo at noon! Join Marv and I for some good wishes, some thoughts on Ringo Starr "Twotles" releases, and some podcast news! #madeonzencastr.
July 5 · 1 hr 8 min
2026.26 The Beatles 1966, Germany Japan etc Pt.1
Our look at the tour on the verge of the controversial "bigger than" US tour of 1966. The Beatles run through Germany on a Luxury Train, spend two days in a plane getting to Japan, and play some shows that George Harrison remembered as being questionable, and took off for what is remembered as the most harrowing of trips. Pt.2 next week with author David Guerrero as we cover Manila, the Philippines. #madeonzencastr
July 1 · 1 hr 19 min
2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders! (corrected)
It has been pointed out there was an error in the upload. Enclosed is the corrected 2026.25 #madeonzencastr
June 28 · 1 hr 22 min
2026.25 More Horses, Soda, and Exploders!
More of George Harrison's guest appearances, along with discussion covering Paul McCartney and Hrishikesh, Sean Lennon on Sodajerker and the latest from Spain on the Beatles biopics. #madeonzencastr
June 21 · 1 hr 22 min
2026.24 Horses, Water and Anna Julia
Marv amd I return to George Harrison-land. We present the first half of our look at the music George guested on in the nineties. Some of our old familiars (Lee, Capaldi, Lynne); some even older friends (Carl Perkins), and a 1992 recording disguised as a demo fro the seventies. The slide guitar is joined by some recent news, including the latest from the quadrology. #madeonzencastr.
June 14 · 1 hr 21 min
2026.23 Chicken Shops, Tik Toks and the Record Store Day Podcast
One more look at the new promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Paul sits down with Willie Geist, Amelia Dimoldenberg, the NME and you, and we converse on the conversations. This is followed by a bit of chat on Sean Lennon promoting the new "Lennon-Claypool Delirium" album, with even more chat on what's going on. #madeonzencastr
June 6 · 1 hr 25 min
2026.22 The Boys of Dungeon Lane Review
Marv, Jon and I sit down and put our heads together on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." It might be raining in Costa Rica (and in fact, it is raining in Texas right now), so what else is there to do other than pop on vinyl, CD, stream or maybe tape and listen to Sir Macca. #madeonzencastr
May 31 · 1 hr 7 min
2026.21 Paul on Colbert (More Boys of Dungeon Lane promotion!)
More of the McCartney promotion for "Boys of Dungeon Lane." Paul guests on the final episode of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", talks with the BBC about "Ten songs that shaped his life," (while Macca hold a large microphone with a giant Yellow flag), and MPL (perhaps in conjunction with Apple and the Quadrology?) get the two Paul's (Mescal and McCartney) together with a crowd dressed in more or less fifties period outfits. Review coming soon! #madeonzencastr.
May 24 · 1 hr 19 min
2026.20 Paul on SNL, Ringo with Simon Mayo
Another week of Beatles appearances. This week we discuss Paul on a number of podcasts, and a little show called Saturday Night Live. Meanwhile, a faux Ringo (well, Mr. Conductor) narrates a faux Thomas the Tank Engine on SNL UK, while the real Ringo is still out there promoting Long Long Road - including an appearance (via Zoom) with Simon Mayo on UK radio. Surrounding these bits are some thoughts on the evolving Apple Corps, and other news as we draw ever closer to the release of "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". #madeonzencastr.
May 17 · 1 hr 24 min
2026.19 Home to Us thoughts, Jack Douglas Tribute and 3 Savile Row news.
A tribute to Producer Jack Douglas, our first thoughts on the "Home to Us" single, Boys of Dungeon Lane News and our thoughts on "The Beatles at 3 Savile Row", along with some guesses at where the team might be considering for the second exhibition (in the United States?). #madeonzencastr.
May 11 · 1 hr 19 min
2026.18 With Ken Womack! (A not-quite illustrated journey through his work and the current state of Beatle-dom)
The one and only Ken Womack (misknown by a handful of his compatriots as "Keith") joins us this week. We start with a chat about Ken's new projects (including the second and possible third volumes in his Mal Evans collections), and wander around Beatles world, touching on not only their 2026 solo projects, but also AI, Rock Band, the quadrology, Mark Lewisohn in Ireland and more, which ultimately leads back to what's important! The music! #madeonzencastr.
May 3 · 1 hr 18 min
2026.17 Review - The Hunt for the Lost Bass and the "Boys of Dungeon Lane" listening party
The Ringo album is out and we report on the details from the McCartney listening party. This is followed by out overview, review and comments on the Arena special "McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass!" A Fab month for sure! #madeonzencastr.
April 26 · 33 min
2026.b02 Long Long Road (First Listen Thoughts)
Marv and I sit down with Ringo's new record and discuss the eight new songs (along with some chat on the previously available tunes)
April 19 · 1 hr 21 min
2026.16 Paul on SNL, Rock 'n' Roll Side 2
Too much news! Marv and I virtually wander the halls of 30 Rock as we learn that Paul will be the musical guest that closes out the 51st season of SNL. Is it a coincidence the "five timers club" was just opened to musical guests as Sir Macca climbs on for his fifth (official) "musical guest" spot? Our attention is slightly split though, as we also finish out our look at the tracks on side B of John Lennon's Rock 'n' Roll, and the bonuses from that era that have been uncovered post-"Milk and Honey".
April 12 · 1 hr 2 min
2026.15 Lennon Rock 'n' Roll - The songs, pt.1
Marv and I discuss the songs on side A of John Lennon's Rock 'n' Roll. While we wait for the (fingers crossed) eventual Ultimate Collection, we talk the original versions of the tunes, a bit about how the songs fit into Beatles/Lennon history, and some thoughts on how John chose to modify (or not) the arrangements. Part 2 (side B + the "others") next week. #madeonzencastr.
April 6 · 1 hr 14 min
2026.14 The Boys of Dungeon Lane promotion, ponderings on the next Macca Doc and more...
Jon Stone and Marv sit down as we discuss the fun that is the promotion for "The Boys of Dungeon Lane". Mike Mac, his son Josh, BBC Merseyside, Google, Target and Talk Shop Live all join MPL on introducing and promoting Paul McCartney's new album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane." Remember, 211 Hale Road at Dungeon Lane! #madeonzencastr.