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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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#314
Monday · 1 hr 25 min
2026.40 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Disc One
Marv and I are joined by star of stage, screen and a man who knew some bandmates of the Rutles, Austin's (and Houston's) own Darin Murphy. We talk a lot about Rubber Soul, run through our thoughts on the 2026 remixes, and talk things like Framus, Neve Consoles and the differences in remixing in 1987 and 202x. #madeonzencastr
#313
October 5 · 1 hr 14 min
2026.39 Simon, Clapton, Mike Love, more Pearl Jam and Jimmy Kimmel.
News, Paul Simon, Back to Dungeon Lane and the neverending Pearl Jam drummer questions. Marv and I talk about George Harrison's favorite Beatles cover, Ye Cracke, the burden (or not) of being a Pisces and more while we digest the newly released Rubber Soul box set (that review starts next week!). #madeonzencastr.
#312
September 28 · 1 hr 13 min
2026.38 The 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Abe, Pearl Jam, Kimmel and More.
Marv and I chat about the 2004 George Harrison (and Prince, ZZTop and Others) Rock Hall Induction. How exactly did that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo happen. We also chat about the Gypsy Jazz Dark Horse George Harrison Tribute album, and Dragonflies on Kimmel. We also contemplate Paul's upcoming Kimmel Appearance (ABC in the States, Friday October 2!) and ponder Abe Laboriel Jr., Pearl Jam and what exactly is and is not definitive! #madeonzencastr.
#311
September 20 · 1 hr 20 min
2026.37 Norwegian Wood, Second Version - Giles Martin - US 1966
This week - the third track from the "Rubber Soul" box set. Marv and I also chat about some new interviews with Giles Martin (connecting "Pet Sounds", George Harrison, Rick Astley, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel), and the 1966 tour of the United States. More than just Shea 1966 and Dodger Stadium! #madeonzencastr
#310
September 14 · 1 hr 20 min
2026.36 Bob and George Pt.2
More of Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Most of these tracks are live, the disc starting with the rehearsals for "The Concert for Bangladesh". We wander through the red sky, drop into Porky's (where Kim Cattrall might or might not get some revenge), and end up back in Madison Square Garden during both the eighties and aughts. #madeonzencastr.
#309
September 6 · 1 hr
2026.35 Aurelius Lennon, his grandfather and more...
Labor Day fun with Tom Hunyady (2legs), Marv and myself covering the latest in Beatles news. Sean has a son, we get to see a long-lost Beatles (miming) appearance from "Top of the Pops", and Zak might be reuniting with Roger Daltrey and the Who... #madeonzencastr
#308
August 31 · 1 hr 22 min
2026.34 George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jesse Ed Davis ... and Taj Mahal
George Harrison was working on Cloud Nine, and visited the States in early 1987. George and his producer-in-crime Jeff Lynne hooked up with Wilbury-to-be Bob Dylan and recent collaborator Duane Eddy for an evening at the Palomino Club in North Los Angeles. The headliner? Taj Mahal and the Graffiti Band including good friend Jesse Ed Davis. The result? Nearly two hours of George Harrison live with Dylan, John Fogerty and more! #madeonzencastr
#307
August 23 · 1 hr 9 min
2026.33 Storytelling through the solo years.
Marv and I talk storytelling within the solo Beatles story. Given the documentaries and biopics covering the Beatles together and as a group, what else might make for a good film (of either type) in the near future? Ringo Starr as lead character in a "Stand and Deliver" style drama? A documentary covering the times two (or more) Beatles assembled after 1970? All this and more in this #whentheywasfab episode! #madeonzencastr.
#306
August 16 · 1 hr 10 min
2026.32 Bob and George Pt.1
The first of the "George Harrison and Bob Dylan" session discs. This show mostly covers the "Winter of Discontent" 1968 and May 1970 sessions, but Marv and I also meander around several other corners. More of this collaboration of titans coming soon! #madeonzencastr.
#305
August 9 · 1 hr 12 min
2026.31 What Up With That? The Rubber Soul box, Help! Teases and more...
Marv, Susan and I chat about recent events in Beatles-world. We start with an extended breakdown of the contents of the various Rubber Soul releases (Vinyl, CD, Blu-Ray and more), followed by Apple's promise that "Help is on the way", Peter Asher's film and sojourn into studio two and more! #madeonzencastr.
#304
August 3 · 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
#303
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
#302
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/
#301
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.
#300
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.
#299
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
#298
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
#297
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
#296
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.
#295
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

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