Podcasts about The Beatles

The Siege of Ladysmith was a key moment in the Boer War, also known as the South African War. In 1899, British troops and civilians were trapped in the besieged South African town for 118 days. Using a BBC archive recording, James Dalton, a British Army bandsman with the Gordon Highlanders, recalls shelling, hunger, disease and the dramatic relief of Ladysmith. Produced by Helen Ledwick in collaboration with BBC Archives.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Siege of Ladysmith, South Africa, Boer War. Credit: Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images)

There have been violent scenes outside schools across France as a dispute over learning conditions continues. The French government has accused left-wing party La France Insoumise of stoking up the disturbances. One of the party's MPs tells us that the accusation is “absurd” and reflects the government's disdain for young people. Also on the programme: we hear from the lawyer of Renee Good's family as they file a lawsuit against the Trump administration over her killing during a Minneapolis immigration crackdown; and the Beatles album Rubber Soul is re-released with previously unheard studio tracks.(Picture: A protest over conditions in the education system in Montpellier, 02 October 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

President Trump is sending a third aircraft to the Middle East carrying U.S. troops, which could be used to ramp up the war in Iran with a possible ground invasion after the midterms. This action may also be related to the recent arrest of an Israeli pilot for attempting to crash a plane in a ‘jihadi terrorist attack.' Mark breaks down the condition of Christa Pike after Tennessee's failed execution attempt using lethal drug injections. Christa was sentenced to death for a 1995 murder she committed. California Governor Gavin Newsom is attempting a comeback, possibly aiming for a major political seat. What's next for Christa Pike after surviving lethal injections that were intended to end her life? Kathy Hochul has just concluded a press conference on the Cornell rape case involving a woman allegedly gang-raped on campus. Attorney General Letitia James will be the prosecutor in this case, according to Governor Hochul. President Trump will be campaigning with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. CNN polls state that Democrats are currently losing nationwide to the GOP. A judge has blocked Judge Jeanine Pirro from prosecuting an Olympian in President Trump's reflecting pool incident, in which the Olympian is accused of damaging the pool. The new company formed from the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger will be called Skydance. Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Beatles have released new music! Mark and Roger also discuss the new Sylvester Stallone book. Howard Stern warns that ABC will have 'hell to pay' if there are future issues with keeping Jimmy Kimmel's show on the air. The AI boom is on the upswing. Mayor Mamdani is at it again, criticizing Bibi Netanyahu on a recent podcast appearance. Mark interviews actor William DeMeo. William discusses the upcoming season of Gravesend and its success. Mark and William talk about the experience of shooting movies in different locations around the world, particularly in Brooklyn, NY. They also explore what makes films like The Godfather and Goodfellas so appealing, especially in their portrayal of beloved gangster characters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beatles have released new music! Mark and Roger also discuss the new Sylvester Stallone book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kathy Hochul has just concluded a press conference on the Cornell rape case involving a woman allegedly gang-raped on campus. Attorney General Letitia James will be the prosecutor in this case, according to Governor Hochul. President Trump will be campaigning with Republican candidate for governor Bruce Blakeman. CNN polls state that Democrats are currently losing nationwide to the GOP. A judge has blocked Judge Jeanine Pirro from prosecuting an Olympian in President Trump's reflecting pool incident, in which the Olympian is accused of damaging the pool. The new company formed from the Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger will be called Skydance. Mark takes your calls! Mark interviews Roger Friedman from Showbiz 411. The Beatles have released new music! Mark and Roger also discuss the new Sylvester Stallone book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 1947, a missing goat led to the chance discovery of the first Dead Sea Scrolls. These ancient Jewish manuscripts became one of the most important archaeological finds of the 20th century. British archaeologist Gerald Lankester Harding was one of the key figures in the early investigation of the scrolls. In a BBC recording made in 1949, he describes how they were found, the painstaking excavation that followed and the search to uncover their origins and significance. This episode was produced by Helen Ledwick in collaboration with the BBC Archives.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Gerald Lankester Harding, Director of Antiquities of Jordan, pieces together fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. Credit: Hulton-Deutsch Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)

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George Orwell's novels 1984 and Animal Farm feel especially prescient in this moment, as surveillance technologies continue to expand, and history and language are weaponized. We take a look at the life and literature of George Orwell. And ask: what does the term "Orwellian" really mean? GUESTS: Laura Beers: Professor of History at American University, and the author of Orwell’s Ghosts: Wisdom and Warnings for the Twenty-First Century D. J. Taylor: Writer, critic, and author of many books, including Orwell: The New Life and Who is Big Brother? A Reader's Guide to George Orwell Sandra Newman: Author of Julia: A Novel, among other books Music featured (in order): Welles Raises Kane (I. Overture) – Bernard Herrmann, as conducted by himself, leading the London Philharmonic Orchestra Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four) – Eurythmics One Brick – Aesop Rock Keep the Aspidistra Flying – Ivan Waters and the Citadel Piggies – The Beatles 1984 – Anais Mitchell The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show, which originally aired on May 6, 2026.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let the chaos begin... In March of this year, Bo and I had an idea to let the viewers decide on our next bracket episode (since you're never happy with the bands we pick) and this was the result. The top 64 bands, as voted by YOU! Every matchup was random in our first ever truly unpredictable live tournament challenge.I'm joined by Joey Chiaramonte from Koyo, alongside Alec Faber & Taylor Young from Twitching Tongues/God's Hate to determine a winner in real time in our first ever in-person bracket episode.__________HardLore: A Knotfest Series, fueled by Monster Energy.Shot, edited and mixed by ⁠⁠⁠Steven Grise⁠⁠⁠ Title sequence by ⁠⁠⁠Nicholas Marzluf⁠⁠⁠ • Join the ⁠⁠⁠HARDLORE PATREON⁠⁠⁠ to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes• Join the ⁠⁠⁠HARDLORE DISCORD⁠⁠⁠ • Get 15% off ⁠⁠TIMELESS COFFEE⁠⁠ site-wide and grab a bag of my favorite beans and the best vegan cookies I've ever had• Get 10% off ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MILLS VINTAGE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ site-wide with code HARDLORE._________00:00:00 - Start00:01:51 - The Chaos Begins...00:02:37 - Deftones vs. Ween00:04:06 - Snapcase vs. Gallows00:05:59 - Haywire vs. Title Fight00:07:01 - Converge vs. Fall Out Boy00:08:09 - Drug Church vs. Blacklisted00:09:14 - Black Breath vs. Propaghandi00:10:48 - Arkangel vs. Bolt Thrower00:12:09 - The Acacia Strain vs. Poison Idea00:13:13 - 7A7P vs. Mastodon00:14:07 - The Cure vs. Paramore00:16:11 - ETID vs. Meshuggah00:19:38 - Section 8 vs. Bad Religion00:20:41 - Power Trip vs. Neglect00:22:22 - AFI vs. Death00:24:26 - Lifetime vs. Jimmy Eat World00:25:21 - Refused vs. Weird Al Yankovich00:27:10 - Steeley Dan vs. Candlemass00:28:15 - The Animals vs. On Broken Wings00:30:35 - Alice In Chains vs. Eighteen Visions00:32:16 - Alkaline Trio vs. Primus00:34:13 - Tool vs. Poison The Well00:36:29 - Candiria vs. Fight Everyone00:37:24 - Skinless vs. The Rival Mob00:39:11 - Mindsnare vs. Oasis00:40:10 - Thrice vs. NOFX00:41:35 - Rush vs. Hum00:43:19 - Dillinger Escape Plan vs. Shai Hulud00:43:26 - 1975 vs. The Smiths00:45:19 - Mills Vintage vs. Timeless Coffee00:47:24 - Tragedy vs. Neurosis00:48:36 - The Beatles vs. 10800:49:24 - Thin Lizzy vs. Botch00:50:31 - Glassjaw vs. Nile00:53:30 - Ween vs. Snapcase00:54:03 - Title Fight vs. Converge00:55:35 - Black Breath vs. Blacklisted00:57:55 - Bolt Thrower vs. Poison Idea01:01:13 - Mastodon vs. The Cure01:01:25 - ETID vs. Bad Religion01:02:32 - Neglect vs. AFI01:03:17 - Jimmy Eat World vs. Weird Al01:04:06 - Candlemass vs. The Animals01:04:52 - Alice in Chains vs. Primus01:06:12 - Tool vs. Candiria01:07:11 - NOFX vs. Hum01:07:27 - Dillinger Escape Plan vs. The Smiths01:07:33 - Neurosis vs. The Beatles01:08:39 - Glassjaw vs. Thin Lizzy01:09:44 - Ween vs. Converge01:10:06 - Black Breath vs. Poison Idea01:10:30 - The Cure vs. Bad Religion01:11:25 - AFI vs. Jimmy Eat World01:15:12 - Candlemass vs. Alice in Chains01:16:23 - Candiria vs. Oasis01:18:29 - Hum vs. The Smiths01:19:54 - Neurosis vs. Thin Lizzy01:20:52 - Converge vs. Poison Idea01:22:17 - The Cure vs. AFI01:23:46 - Candlemass vs. Oasis01:26:27 - The Smiths vs. Neurosis01:30:45 - Converge vs. AFI01:32:03 - Oasis vs.The Smiths01:32:26 - FINALS

In a turnabout, Robert is interviewed by former guest Ivor Davis, the renowned Journalist, Investigative Reporter and Author. Over a 60 year career Ivor covered stories involving music, murder, politics and Hollywood. He traveled with The Beatles on their 1964 American tour and 50 years later he wrote a book about it. This episode originally was aired in June 2025. Ivor did a masterful job as the interviewer. Sadly, he passed away subsequently.—------------------------------------Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for Start HereClick here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest TestimonialsClick here for PillarsClick here for Robert's Project Grand SlamClick here to Subscribe Click here to receive our Email UpdatesClick here to Rate and Review the podcast—----------------------------------------ROBERT''S LATEST RELEASE:"MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET"Submitted for Grammy consideration for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance“Nine minutes of genuinely enjoyable chamber music-making: thoughtful, expressive, beautifully played and full of personality!” (Broadway World)"Robert Miller's "Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet” is a true musical treasure in the string quartet repertoire. Beautifully performed!”. (GRAMMY® nominee cellist Tess Remy-Schumacher)“I love it! Such an amazing work!” (Award Winning Pianist, GRAMMY® U Mentor, Vivian Fang Liu)CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—-----------------------------------ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE:“THE BUZZ” - Ft. Darius de Haas (vocals) and Dave Eggar (Celo). Short, Sweet and Totally DifferentCLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEOCLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS—--------------------------------------Audio production:Jimmy RavenscroftKymera FilmsConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comFollow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website - www.projectgrandslam.com

Paper Cuts survivors Miranda Sawyer, Jonn Elledge and Jacob Jarvis are back to pick apart the strangest takes from the op-edverse over the past month. This week: Andy Burnham has been accused of channelling his inner Oprah, and his Labour conference speech compared to a “Beatles granny song”. Sofa Socialism is on the rise, apparently, and iced coffee sparks an inter-generational rift. • Back us on Patreon – www.patreon.com/bunkercastWritten and presented by Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis, with Jonn Elledge and Miranda Sawyer. Producer: James Liddell. Audio production: Jade Bailey. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Music by Kenny Dickinson. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.www.podmasters.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nothing says “credible music journalism” quite like blindly ranking ten legendary rock bands without knowing which one is coming next. Welcome to another comedy podcast from The Rizzuto Show, where Queen gets the throne, Metallica becomes the baseline for civilization, and somehow The Beatles end up staring directly at KISS's backside.We kick things off with a blind ranking of some of the biggest rock bands ever: Metallica, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, Pink Floyd, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles and KISS. The rules are simple: once you place a band, you're stuck with it. Naturally, this creates an absolutely flawless list that no music fan could possibly have an issue with.Just kidding. It's a disaster.Metallica lands at number five and becomes the dividing line for the entire exercise. The Rolling Stones climb toward the top, AC/DC gets placed too low and immediately causes regret, Queen claims number one, and then The Beatles arrive after almost all the good spots have disappeared. The result? The Beatles finish DEAD LAST behind KISS.Music historians, please direct your complaints somewhere else. We have enough going on.That leads to a bigger Beatles debate as Rafe argues that the band deserves enormous credit for what they changed, but that doesn't mean everybody has to automatically put them at number one. Moon attempts to defend civilization. Lern reveals she does not suffer from “Beatle boner mania.” Somehow Michael McDonald becomes the secret fifth Beatle. This is why nobody lets us curate the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Speaking of legendary musicians, the crew gets into the backlash surrounding a George Michael tribute featuring performers including Teddy Swims and Sombr. Some viewers were furious with the choices, while the show tries to determine what exactly would have made everybody happy. Adam Lambert gets some love, Andrew Ridgeley's name is miraculously remembered, and Riz discovers his biggest problem with Sombr may simply be that somebody stole the “E” from his name.Then Rafe's birthday completely takes over the studio.The crew surprises him with a brand-new grill for his new house, which immediately raises the question of whether they can fire it up inside the studio. For legal reasons and continued access to oxygen, the answer appears to be no.But the grill is only the beginning. Rafe gets a personal birthday message from Rick of Rick's Ace Hardware — whom Rafe immediately embraces as his new father — along with an Ace bucket loaded with homeowner supplies. It turns out Rafe's previous love for the store traveled up the Ace Hardware corporate ladder and was even shared at a company convention. That's right: Rafe somehow became an Ace Hardware influencer without even trying. Take that, every 22-year-old making sponsored TikToks.There are also homemade deviled eggs, handmade coasters featuring Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash and even Rafe's own dog, plus the discovery that Rafe shares a birthday with Monica Bellucci. At this point the man has a grill, deviled eggs, a bucket and Monica Bellucci spiritually connected to him through a calendar. There's nowhere left to go.And because this comedy podcast refuses to stay in one lane, Crap on Celebrities brings even more chaos: Slipknot and Marilyn Manson tour backlash, a Linkin Park documentary, Taylor Swift's former Beverly Hills home hitting the market, Diddy prison reports, Raven-Symoné revealing an extremely specific period routine, a Rick Wakeman concert for rescued bears, a heavy Matthew Perry documentary, and wildly divided reactions to a new Tom Cruise movie.There's rock history, birthday surprises, celebrity news, angry music fans and enough hardware-store enthusiasm to make a suburban dad shed a single tear into his freshly cut lawn.Happy birthday, Rafe. Here's a grill.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Rafe's birthday, so naturally we celebrate the only way The Rizzuto Show knows how: questionable food choices, terrible opinions and conversations that have absolutely nothing to do with birthdays.The festivities start with Rafe crushing deviled eggs while Blues broadcaster Chris Kerber joins us to talk about his impressive 40-pound weight loss and the lifestyle changes that got him there. Unfortunately, any motivation to eat healthier is immediately destroyed by a rundown of the new food at Blues games, including German nachos, walking tacos, beer cheese and a toasted ravioli burger. Riz also gets humbled by a fellow morning radio personality who has absolutely no idea who he is, and Rafe's birthday feast escalates to vanilla mousse cake and bacon candles.Then we make the mistake of blindly ranking ten legendary rock bands. Metallica becomes the baseline, Queen grabs the top spot, and a series of increasingly bad decisions somehow leaves The Beatles at #10 behind KISS. We attempt to defend this musical felony before diving into the backlash surrounding a George Michael tribute. Rafe's birthday celebration also delivers a new grill and the kind of homeowner haul that says, “Congratulations, you're officially middle-aged.”But the birthday boy isn't done yet. We investigate what was happening in 1978 when Rafe entered the world, revisit forgotten sodas like Ski, Like Cola and Jolt, and discover the northern snakehead — an invasive fish that can breathe air and survive outside the water, because regular fish apparently weren't stressful enough.Plus, we debate who gets the ticket when a self-driving Tesla speeds, react to a horrifying wrong-leg surgery story, discover men needed Pilates renamed “Bro-lates” before they'd consider doing it, and investigate one of the great mysteries of modern frozen cuisine: what happened to the Hot Pocket crisping sleeve?Deviled eggs, birthday presents, rock-band blasphemy, killer fish, Tesla excuses and missing Hot Pocket technology. Happy birthday, Rafe. We really shouldn't have planned the party.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.'Sever its head': Missouri urges anglers to decapitate predatory, invasive fish on sight"I wasn't driving," police remind Colorado drivers they are responsible for self-driving vehiclesOhio cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong legGuys are joining men-only Pilates classes — but those thinking it's an easy workout ‘get humbled really quickly'Hot Pockets Got Rid of Their Crisping Sleeve Years Ago — and People Are Just NoticingDrilling begins at ‘Noah's Ark' site as researchers probe Turkey's controversial Durupinar formationThe 10 States With the Worst Weather in America, RankedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After decades of campaigning in Japan, the pill was finally legalised in 1999. In contrast, the male impotency drug Viagra was approved for use in just six months, and legalised before the contraceptive pill for women. Politician Yoriko Madoka pushed hard for the right to take the pill and told Rebecca Kesby that sexism and male dominance in parliament is why it took so long.This programme was first broadcast in 2020.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Picture: Combined oral contraceptive pills. Credit: CharlesMilligan/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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Have you ever wondered what the price of "selling your soul" is—or if is that even something you can actually do? In this episode, Richard Syrett and Kara Mosher explore the mysterious legends surrounding the Beatles, 27 Club, Robert Johnson, the crossroads, and the influence of occult symbolism in music. They delve into the history of Faustian bargains, the manipulation of culture through music, and the hidden messages behind iconic bands like the Beatles. In this episode, Richard Syrett and Kara Mosher explore the influence of music, culture, and psychological warfare on society, focusing on the Beatles' role as a tool of cultural engineering and the broader implications of mind programming, frequency manipulation, and spiritual warfare.At the end of the conversation Richard and Kara also have a heart to heart, sharing personal stories of grief and also the solution to all this madness—the hospital known as the Orthodox church.Want more? Let's be friends. Join the Friendship Membership. https://www.letsbefriendspodcast.com/...Want to read my memoir, Here Comes Trouble? It's available now. Order your copy.https://www.karamosher.com/storeRichard Syrett's Podcast Strange Planet: https://www.strangeplanet.ca/Tales from The Rock ‘n Roll Twilight Zone: Eerie Enigmas and Supernatural Secrets from Rock's Darkest Corners: https://www.amazon.com/Tales-Rock-Roll-Twilight-Zone/dp/1634245490Find me on Social Media:Instagram → @letsbefriends_podcast                        @herecomestroublexo                         @symbolismsyndrome

Send us Fan MailHere in Episode 292 of the No Name Music Cast, it is Tim's turn to pick the topic and he chooses to talk about bands that have covered the music of The Beatles.We cover artists such as Aerosmith, Joe Cocker and Elton John, and songs such as Hey Jude, Ticket to Ride and We Can Work It Out.We also cover Audio Books, Alex Van Halen and The Scorpions!Support the showEmail the show: nonamemusiccast@gmail.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nonamemusiccastpodcast/https://nonamemusiccast.com/

Brian Epstein — Part 2: From Liverpool to the WorldBy the time Brian Epstein took on The Beatles, they were a popular Liverpool band. Within a few extraordinary years, they were the biggest musical phenomenon in the world.In Part 2, Justin, Austin, and Tyler follow Brian through the whirlwind — pursuing a recording contract, helping reshape the group's professional image, navigating the rapidly growing business surrounding them, and trying to manage something for which there was really no blueprint: Beatlemania.We'll look at Brian's successes, his mistakes, his relationship with John, Paul, George, and Ringo, and the enormous pressure that came with being the man expected to keep the biggest band in the world moving forward.Behind the screaming crowds and unprecedented success was a manager trying to hold together something that was becoming bigger than anyone could have imagined.This is Part 2 of Brian Epstein: The Man Behind The Beatles.

After loving his debut single “Aim High”, we're thrilled to be back with Mike Denardo for round two, and "I Won't," released August 28th, 2026, continues to show off exactly why he's an artist worth following closely. This is a heartfelt, melody driven love song that wears its Beatles influence proudly while still carving out something distinctly his own.There's a really charming story behind how this track came together. The melody actually arrived long before any lyrics did, sitting on the shelf for months until inspiration finally struck during one of Denardo's yearly themed recording projects, past ones having included tributes to bands like The Rolling Stones. This time, the spark came from a playful twist on the Beatles' classic "I Will," and that little bit of wordplay eventually grew into "I Won't," a song that flips the sentiment into its own timeless declaration of devotion.

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Quincy Jones brought truth through music. We heard what America really felt like in the albums he produced, and in the films he scored. At the end of his life he made wild claims; that Michael Jackson was a thief (“he stole a lot of songs”), that the Beatles were frauds (“no-playing motherfu*ckers”), and that he knows “who killed Kennedy” in part because of his relationship with Frank Sinatra. In this episode we dive into these crimes—-musical and otherwise—to determine if arguably the greatest producer who ever lived, the man who claimed “all I’ve ever done is tell the truth," was, in fact, telling us the truth. To listen to Disgraceland ad free and get access to a weekly bonus content and more, become a Disgraceland All Access member at disgracelandpod.com/membership. Visit www.disgracelandpod.com/merch to see the latest Disgraceland merch! Sign up for our newsletter and get the inside dirt on events, merch and other awesomeness - GET THE NEWSLETTER Follow Jake and DISGRACELAND: Instagram YouTube X (formerly Twitter) Facebook Fan Group See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2012, the discovery of rock art in caves on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi changed our understanding of early human history. Archaeologist Maxime Aubert tells Leo Dunlop how his team used a new dating technique to reveal that some of the cave paintings were tens of thousands of years older than previously thought.This challenged long-held ideas that art and storytelling originated in Western Europe. Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Sulawesi's cave art. Credit: Maxime Aubert)

Tape Op is an independently published magazine about the art and science of recording music founded 30 years ago and edited by Portland music producer and studio owner Larry Crane. The magazine features interviews with the skilled technicians and creative minds who help bands and artists realize their vision in the recording studio. The albums they’ve worked on span decades and genres, from hip-hop to bluegrass, pop to death metal and more.    “Making Music: Conversations with Record Producers,” is a newly published collection of interviews from the Tape Op archives. Crane co-edited the book with Tape Op publisher John Baccigaluppi. It contains two dozen conversations Crane and others did with producers who’ve worked with artists like U2, Kendrick Lamar and The Beatles. Crane joins us to share the enduring appeal of Tape Op and the songs that still inspire him in the studio and beyond.  

Giles Martin is here to discuss his work with the Beatles and the new deluxe reissue of their 1965 album, Rubber Soul, challenges and surprises he encountered delving into the original session tapes and his unique temporal mindset to mixing a sixty-year-old album, how the emotional tenor of a song can influence his technical approach, his history remixing Beatles music including Revolver and Sgt, Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, why he supposes so many children of the Beatles and from within their orbit have chosen to follow in their parents' musical footsteps, the Beatles' desire to make records that sounded as mighty as those by American bands and the conflicts this caused with their own label's mastering and manufacturing departments, how Frank Sinatra fits into all of this, Martin's use of machine learning to enhance Beatle recordings and fulfill their original vision, input he receives from Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, insights about the discovery of the previously unreleased, unknown John Lennon home demo for “Little Girl,” George Harrison trying to teach the Beatles “Think For Yourself,” the increasing humanization of the Beatles, Martin's preferred music listening format, and much more.THIS MONTH, EVERY COMPLETE KREATIVE KONTROL EPISODE IS ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO PATREON SUPPORTERS STARTING AT $6/MONTH. Enjoy this excerpt and please subscribe now via this link to hear this full episode. Thanks!Thanks to the Bookshelf, Planet Bean Coffee, and Grandad's Donuts.Support Y.E.S.S., Pride Centre of Edmonton, and Letters Charity. Follow vish online.Related episodes/links:Win Four Merge Records LPs in September 2026!Ep. #1135: Jake Xerxes FussellEp. #1124: LambchopEp. #1116: Robyn HitchcockEp. #1107: PotionsEp. #1100: The CreemEp. #1084: Janel LeppinEp. #1075: Bill FrisellAll Things Konsidered: The Beatles AnthologyEp. #900: Fugazi and Jem CohenEp. #656: Steve AlbiniEp. #603: TUNSSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kreative-kontrol. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unfiltered, fast-paced, and sharp-witted, host Joe Concha takes on the biggest headlines in media and politics. In this episode, Joe calls out AOC's toxic swing-state reputation and her latest claims on ICE, dismantles MS Now's claim of having a "broad range of views", and breaks down media meltdowns over Don Lemon and CNN. Plus, Joe offers realistic midterm predictions, reacts to Chris Christie teasing a 2028 run, covers Trump's sports-world appearances, and celebrates 30 years of Fox News with a dose of Beatles trivia.

Across the Universe Review | 5Q with ABJ | Season 3 Episode 198Can a movie built entirely around Beatles songs tell an unforgettable story? Join me as I revisit Across the Universe, ask five questions, and discover why this unique musical continues to resonate with audiences.This isn't a scored review—it's a conversation.In this episode we explore: Julie Taymor's incredible directionThe performances and music Hidden details you may have missedWhat I learned while researching the filmWhy this movie still matters todayWe'll also discuss other music movies that deserve more attention and talk about future music biopics we'd love to see.Question of the Week:If you could turn one Beatles song into a movie, which one would you choose—and what would the story be?If you enjoyed today's conversation, please Like, Subscribe, and share this episode with another Beatles fan. Follow 5Q with ABJ on social media for episode updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more.Support the show by checking out the official 5Q with ABJ merchandise.Thanks for watching!Keep asking questions. Keep discovering. And keep supporting great art.

On this episode of Talking Guitars on Johnny Beane TV, we're talking about Cheap Trick guitar legend Rick Nielsen and the incredible collection of guitars he's putting up for auction — including one of the wildest guitars ever built!

Ce 29 septembre, Marjorie Hache met à l'honneur Björk, Led Zeppelin, Depeche Mode, Mitski, Rose Tattoo, The Beatles, Deep Purple, Neil Young, The Beach Boys, Pete Yorn en duo avec Scarlett Johansson, Motörhead et New Order. L'animatrice souligne le 47e anniversaire de l'ascension historique de The Police, qui atteignait pour la première fois la tête des charts britanniques en 1979 avec "Message In A Bottle".Le quintet Fontaines D.C. annonce son cinquième disque "Dopamine Chamber" avec l'excellent titre "Marianne". Les Californiens de Queens Of the Stone Age s'illustrent avec "Where the goth girls at", tandis que DevilDriver et Architects complètent la sélection. Pour la primeur de la soirée l'Anglaise Kate Nash dévoile "Spilt Milk", le tout premier extrait d'un nouvel album attendu pour début 2027.L'album de la semaine s'attarde sur "Ride Lonesome", le quinzième disque de Beck. Réunissant les mêmes musiciens qui l'avaient accompagné à la fin des années 90 sur l'album "Sea Change", Beck se dévoile aujourd'hui à travers la mélancolie poignante de "For your Love". Enfin, pour la reprise du jour le groupe new-yorkais branché Geese s'approprie le phénomène adolescent "Baby" de Justin Bieber.Fontaines D.C. - MarianneDepeche Mode - Walking In My ShoesThe Police - Message In A BottleLuke - La SentinelleMitski - Washing Machine HeartGreen Day - HolidayRose Tattoo - Rock 'n' Roll OutlawBeck - For Your LoveBjörk - BacheloretteThe Beatles - Lucy In The Sky With DiamondsDeep Purple - HushQueens Of The Stone Age - Where The Goth Girls AtGeese - BabyThe Cardigans - Erase And RewindDevilDriver - Dead In The WaterNeil Young - Rockin' In The Free WorldNothing But Thieves - Forever And Ever MoreArchitects - MachineThe Beach Boys - Barbara AnnScarlett Johansson & Pete Yorn - RelatorKate Nash - Split MilkThe Clash - I Fought The LawMotörhead - Love Me Like A ReptileNew Order - 60 Miles An HourFat Dog - Call It What You WantLed Zeppelin - KashmirHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

-Rob kicks off Monday at maximum volume with Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson belting the national anthem, then marvels at President Trump receiving roaring receptions during a weekend of Air Force One flyovers and college football appearances.  -Newsmax Chief White House Correspondent James Rosen joins Rob for a hilariously wandering tour through Ferris Bueller's Day Off, the Beatles, Staten Island accents and Rob's apparent need for television makeup before turning serious about Trump's decision to restrict CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Rosen says presidents have always disliked their coverage but argues they should generally rise above press criticism rather than ban outlets. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss “MobLand.” All episodes NOW STREAMING on Paramount Plus. RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  EXODUS STRONG - Get the complete Total Body Reset kit, plus their red light face mask system free. Almost $1,600 of value, for $597 . No codes, the discount is already applied at http://ExodusStrong.com/carson INCOGNI - Protect your online identity! Get 60% off with promo code ROB at http://incogni.com/Rob To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Podcasts Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On an English field in 1957, the final touches were made to what was then the largest radio telescope in the world. But designing and building the Jodrell Bank Observatory hadn't been easy.Sir Bernard Lovell, the mastermind behind the 76m wide dish, had to overcome money shortages, engineering difficulties and media scepticism. But as the space race took off in the 1960s, Jodrell Bank proved its worth, tracking American and Soviet missions.Jane Wilkinson has been through the BBC archives to find out more.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Lovell Telescope, Jodrell Bank Observatory, 1961. Credit: Touring Club Italiano/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

PREMIUM EPISODE: The last 45 minutes will be left for our premium subscribers. We currently have a sale if you're interested for $4.99/month for THREE months. Support our show here! We are an entirely independently produced podcast. We host, research, edit, do our socials, etc, just us, this premium is the way this continue can continue to exist and thrive AND give you free content. And with that, our final episode of Back to School Month... Did Yoko Ono really break up The Beatles? Or did the world just need a woman to blame? This week, we're diving into the fascinating, complicated, and wildly misunderstood life of Yoko Ono. From her unconventional childhood and avant-garde art career to meeting John Lennon, becoming one of the most hated women in music history, and rebuilding her life after his murder, we're separating the woman from the mythology. Plus: Cut Piece, the Bed-Ins, Beatles drama, John and Yoko's very complicated marriage, and why, decades later, the world may finally be catching up to Yoko Ono. TW: This episode contains mentions of suicide and pregnancy loss. Created and produced by Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald For more about our show, go here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

283a: We Didn't Start The Fire – British Beatlemania with Mark Lewisohn (Part I)     YEAH YEAH YEAH, we've been waiting 88 episode for this and it's finally here!! In the 60s, The Beatles' rise to fame would change the landscape of pop music and fandom forever. People were so excited to watch them, they'd urinate and scream so loud you'd struggle to hear the music. No one had ever seen fan culture or heard music like it. So it's no surprise that we're absolutely ecstatic to chat to Mark Lewisohn, arguably the world's LEADING authority on the Beatles! So ecstatic that we've made a two part episode, so make sure you listen to that once you're done with this one. The post 283a: We Didn't Start The Fire – British Beatlemania with Mark Lewisohn (Part I) appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

The Forgotten BeatlesEpisode 19: Vaughn, Walters, and WhiteIn this episode we turn the spotlight on bass players Ivan Vaughn and Lou Walters, plus drummer Andy White.*******Links mentioned in this episodeIvan Vaughn Wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_VaughanAndy White wikipedia page - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_White_(drummer)Finding The Fourth Beatle by David Bedford and Garry Popper - https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Fourth-Beatle-Drummers-Behind/dp/3732398420/Websites:Alan J. Porter - YouTube Channel - Forgotten Beatles related videos - https://www.youtube.com/@AlanPorterWriter**************Thanks for listening to this episode of Before They Were Beatles Presents: The Forgotten Beatles. If you would like to leave a rating or review on your favorite podcast platform that would be great and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes. If you would like to make a comment or ask a question you can find me on most social media platforms @alanjporter or you can email me at alan@beforetheywerebeatles.comYou can also subscribe to the FREE monthly Before They Were Beatles newsletter at https://beforebeatles.substack.com/Final Episode Sign-OffThis was the final planned episode of The Forgotten Beatles series. Over the last 19 episodes we have covered 34 different people that at one time or other appeared on stage or in the studio either with, as a part of, some incarnation of The Beatles. Researching their stories has been a fascinating journey and it was a pleasure, and the comments about this series have been delightful and much appreciated.So what's next?Well after five years I've decided to give the Before They Were Beatles podcast project a rest for a while. But that doesn't mean I'm stepping away from the world of The Beatles, as there are a couple of other Fab Four related projects developing.Thanks again for your time, interest, and your feedback. It's been a fab five years.I've been your host, writer, and producer, Alan J. Porter. - Stay Well, Stay Safe, and enjoy Peace & Love.**************Some Other Guy performed by The Savage Young Beatles is used with permission.The Before They Were Beatles podcast series is a production of  Megrin Entertainment, a division of 4Js Group LLC.**************Let us know what you think!Email the show at contact@longboxcrusade.comThis podcast is a member of the LONGBOX CRUSADE NETWORK:LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/longboxcrusadeVisit the WEBSITE: http://www.longboxcrusade.com/Follow on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BeforeBeatleshttps://twitter.com/LongboxCrusadeFollow on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/longboxcrusadeLike the FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/LongboxCrusadeSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/4LkhovSubscribe to the main LBC network podcast feed on Apple Podcasts at:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-longboxcrusade/id1118783510?mt=2Or the single podcast feed for Before They Were Beatles at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-they-were-beatles/id1561234606Thank you for listening and we hope you have enjoyed this episode of Before They Were Beatles: The Forgotten Beatles.#TheForgottenBeatles #TheBeatles, #Beatles, #Music

Abbey Road | Beatles Vinyl Review | Season 3 Episode 195Is Abbey Road the greatest Beatles album ever recorded? Join me as I ask five questions, revisit this legendary album on vinyl, and discover why it continues to inspire generations of music lovers.This isn't a scored review—it's a conversation.In this episode we discuss:

The conversation keeps spinning after Surface Noise as the crew throws the agenda out the window for another freestylin' edition of BONUS TRAX. This time, it's all about the records. The guys dig into recent pickups, rare 45s, albums desperately in need of a proper reissue, and the patience and perseverance it sometimes takes to finally land that elusive record. Along the way, the Beatles inevitably invade the conversation, Fleetwood Mac, Fanny and fusion enter the reissue discussion, and some decidedly unusual additions to the collection make an appearance. Then it's time for a little record-store road trip as Chance and Arnaldo compare notes from recent digging in Florida, including stops in Tampa, Orlando and Daytona Beach. From Foundation College Park and Park Ave CDs to the shops that delivered—and a few that definitely didn't—the crew talks prices, inventory, grading, unexpected finds and the thrill of discovering something you weren't even looking for. Plus: bargain-bin “cheap heat,” Bobby Caldwell, Michael Henderson, jazz finds, condition upgrades, strange album covers, vintage T-shirts, listener comments and plenty of the usual detours that make BONUS TRAX what it is. No agenda. No guardrails. Just record collectors talking records after the show of record has officially ended. BONUS TRAX — from Surface Noise and the Vinyl Community Podcasts Network.

After a former Anthropic researcher quit and gave a doomsday warning about artificial intelligence, a debate on a human extinction event is raging in the media. Could AI get too smart too fast? Are we really in danger of AI going rogue and killing off humanity, or is it all an overblown distraction? That's our main story, and we're also talking about a brand new way to stop sand erosion that's being tested in the Maldives. Could this save beaches all over the world? Last but not least, in This Week in History, we explain why you should thank the Beatles the next time you get a CT scan. For transcripts, to join the newsletter, and for more information, visit: theprogressnetwork.org Subscribe to our (FREE) Substack newsletter: https://theprogressnetwork.org/newsletter/ Watch the podcast on YouTube: / theprogressnetwork Follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @progressntwrk Follow Emma on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyemmavarv/

Matthew Campbell is an editor at Bloomberg Businessweek who spent a decade reporting out of Europe before relocating to Singapore, filing from more than twenty-five countries on crime, corruption, terrorism, economics, public health and the environment along the way. He co-broke the investigation into how Goldman Sachs made hundreds of millions of dollars on bond deals with Muammar Gaddafi's Libya while the country lost over a billion, dug into South Africa's Gupta "state capture" scandal, investigated the still-unsolved murder of Canadian pharmaceutical billionaire Barry Sherman, and exposed massive undisclosed methane emissions leaking out of Central Asia's oil and gas fields. He's a seven-time Loeb finalist with honors from the National Press Club, SOPA and SABEW. His new book, The Man Who Stole the Gods, follows the decades-long, industrial-scale looting of ancient Khmer treasures out of Cambodia, and the British art dealer at the centre of it all, Douglas Latchford, who spent fifty years selling stolen antiquities to the world's biggest museums and private collectors on forged provenance nobody bothered to check. We follow the story from Latchford's arrival in 1950s Bangkok, through the horror of the Khmer Rouge and the thirty-year civil war that followed, into the private homes of American billionaires, the boardroom of the Met and even the Jeffrey Epstein files.Link To 'The Man Who Stole the Gods'Link To 'Curious Worldview Substack'Leave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)It's an enormous pleasure to have spoken with Matt, we discussed...How the story landed on his radar — a stray 2019 headline about a British art dealer indicted for fraud, the detail that he was also the principal financial sponsor of bodybuilding in Southeast Asia, and the COVID delay before he was confident, from his first day reporting in Phnom Penh, that there was a book in itMeeting Brad Gordon, the American lawyer hired by the US Department of Justice who ended up working for the Cambodian government instead — and why Matt built the book around the people chasing the statues rather than the man who stole themWhether the book might push other nations to take looting more seriously, from the century-long fight over the Elgin Marbles to looting still happening today in Iraq, Syria, Sudan and UkraineThe closest historical analogue to Cambodia's scale of loss — Nazi-looted art — and why the Khmer Rouge were "sui generis," even among history's worst regimesLife under Pol Pot: "to keep you is no profit, to destroy you is no loss" — and a regime so absolute it abolished money itself, something not even Stalin or Mao attemptedWhy the Khmer Rouge's brand of communism was so viciously effective and yet, within four years, collapsed like "a house of cards" — at a cost of two million livesDouglas Latchford's arrival in 1950s Bangkok, the CIA-adjacent expat demimonde built around Cold War espionage, and his mentor Jim Thompson — the "Thai Silk King" who vanished without a trace on a walk in Malaysia in 1967The Khmer Empire itself: Angkor at its 12th–13th century peak housing something like 750,000 people against London's 30,000–40,000 — and how little historical record survives because looters don't take notesToek Tik — "Lion" — the Khmer Rouge child soldier turned reluctant executioner turned escapee turned the most prolific looter in Cambodia, and how Brad Gordon spent over a decade coaxing his memories into evidence that kept matching the groundHow Latchford faked provenance — a forged letter from "Ian Donaldson," a man who conveniently died in 2001 but kept "signing" documents into the 2010s — and why almost nobody who saw the paperwork actually believed itWhy Americans developed a taste for Southeast Asian art in the 1960s (the Beatles and the Maharishi, the Hare Krishna movement founded on the Lower East Side) and how that fed straight into 1980s Wall Street fortunesThomas Hoving, the Met director who invented the blockbuster exhibition and corporate sponsorship as we know them — and the Met's refusal to sit for an interview or meaningfully engage with the bookTracing the loot today — an anonymous Architectural Digest spread, and how Jeffrey Epstein's email archive surfaced financier Leon Black's roughly $30 million in Cambodian purchasesArt as a money-laundering vehicle: Latchford's Jersey trusts, the push to finally bring art dealers under the Bank Secrecy Act, and Oliver Bullough's estimate that up to 70% of the secondhand watch trade may be laundering in disguiseWhether large-scale looting still happens — Cambodia's temples are effectively "cleaned out," but Sudan's National Museum lost more than 60% of its collection when the RSF took Khartoum in 2023Closing questions: which empty ancient civilisation he'd walk through if he could (Cambodia, then Mexico) — and the role serendipity has played in every story he's ever chasedCurious Worldview (catalogue connections to this ep)The blurbs made flesh — Matt name-checks both journalists who blurbed his book in conversation: Oliver Bullough, on his new book Everybody Loves Our Dollars and the eye-watering share of the secondhand watch and handbag trade that's really laundering, and Zeke Faux, whose Number Go Up mapped the same "value is whatever somebody says it is" logic onto crypto.The most important crime in the world — Matt's line that no significant criminal enterprise works without laundering its proceeds sits right alongside Nathan Lynch on why Australia became a laundering haven almost by accident.The exploited periphery — the scam compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar that come up near the end are Matt Friedman's exact territory, and Toek Tik — paid a pittance to dig up gods worth millions abroad — is a museum-world version of the same economy.The lone crusader — Brad Gordon spending over a decade, likely the rest of his life, chasing looted statues with no real system built to do it, echoes Bill Browder turning Sergei Magnitsky's death into a one-man campaign.Timestamps... 00:00 — Intro 02:04 — How the story found him 04:42 — Could this book push other nations to take looting seriously? 07:21 — Nazi-looted art as the closest analogue; why the Khmer Rouge were unique 08:45 — "To keep you is no profit, to destroy you is no loss" 13:29 — Latchford's Bangkok arrival and Jim Thompson's 1967 disappearance 17:45 — The Khmer Empire at its peak 24:58 — Toek Tik's story 29:47 — Faking provenance: the dead man's letter 34:20 — Why Americans fell for Southeast Asian art in the 60s 35:49 — Thomas Hoving's Met, and its refusal to engage 41:37 — Tracing the loot: the magazine spread and the Epstein archive 43:13 — Art as money laundering 47:18 — Does the looting continue? 49:45 — Closing questions

This week's show, after a 2016 Beths besmirch: brand new Sharp Pins, Kristin Hersh, Jesse Welles, Tammy Shine, Smug Brothers, Jack Grisham & the Life Undone, Hurry, and The Messthetics, plus Rupert's People, Amen Corner, Beatles, Ken Boothe, Them, Tamm...

A podcast live recording from The Big Romance about the Chemical Brothers second album, - a 1997 dance record classic with guest Mango.   When I think of The Chemical Brothers, I think of Irish summer festivals and big nights out. The pure, kinetic energy of thousands of people losing their minds in a field or a packed arena. Released in April 1997, Dig Your Own Hole was the album that cemented Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons as electronic music's first true rock stars. Coming up to its 30th anniversary, it remains a landmark achievement: a psychedelic, acid-drenched dance record built out of hip-hop breaks, sirens, samplers, and raw punk attitude. With crossover chart hits like ‘Block Rockin' Beats', ‘Electrobank', ‘Setting Sun' and the euphoric closer ‘Private Psychedelic Reel' the album balances dancefloor power with adventurous studio experimentation. Listen on Apple | Android | Patreon | Pocketcasts | CastBox | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS Feed | Podlink | Substack * Support Nialler9 on Patreon, get event discounts, playlists, ad-free episodes and access our Discord community.   My Gateway into Dance Music For me, this album was the gateway. I bought it on CD while on holiday with my parents in Boston in 1999. Before that, my exposure to electronic music was strictly Scooter, along with hearing 'Life Is Sweet' on those iconic Best Album in the World... Ever! compilation CDs. In his seminal book Energy Flash, critic Simon Reynolds described the Chemical Brothers' signature sound as "Britpop-with-breakbeats." They brought a punk-like assault to techno by emphasizing the same blaring mid-frequencies supplied by distorted rock guitars While the American press tried to brand it as the "electronica" revolution, calling Tom and Ed the "Beavis and Butt-head of techno", the duo pushed back, citing US hip-hop and Chicago house pioneers like Frankie Knuckles, Juan Atkins, and The Bomb Squad as their true north stars. 5 Things You Might Not Know About Dig Your Own Hole 1. Built for the Sunday Social Before they were headlining arenas, Tom and Ed were "The Three Blind Mice" at Manchester University—studying medieval history by day and hitting the Haçienda four nights a week. Their legendary 13-week residency at Heavenly's Sunday Social in London transformed UK club culture, with regulars like Oasis, Blur, Primal Scream, and the Manics coming to watch them blend hip-hop, acid house, and psych-rock. 2. "Setting Sun" Broke BBC Radio 1 Noel Gallagher wrote and recorded his vocal in 20 minutes after hearing the duo spin The Beatles' 'Tomorrow Never Knows' in a sweaty basement set. When the single dropped, BBC Radio 1's Breakfast Show famously pulled it off air halfway through because it was too intense for morning radio—which only helped propel it to UK #1. 3. Recorded in a 10x10 Room at Orinoco Studios Recorded in Elephant & Castle (the same studio complex where Enya's "Orinoco Flow" got its name and Gaye Bykers on Acid recorded Drill Your Own Hole), the album was field-tested in clubs using white-label promos (Electronic Battle Weapons 1 & 2) before the final tracking. 4. A Pencil and Sellotape Created the Phase Effect on "The Private Psychedelic Reel" To get the sweeping phase effect on the 9-minute closer, Tom and Ed sellotaped a pencil across a bank of mixing desk faders to move them simultaneously by hand into a Mu-Tron Bi-Phase processor. 5. Mercury Rev's Unexpected Cameo Jonathan Donahue played clarinet on 'The Private Psychedelic Reel.' He later credited the Chemical Brothers' invitation as the lifeline that kept him making music right before Mercury Rev wrote their breakthrough album, Deserter's Songs.

On this episode of The Bandwich Tapes, I sit down with drummer and educator Nate Morton for a wide-ranging conversation about musicianship, preparation, versatility, listening, and the skills that build a career long after you leave the practice room.Nate is best known to many listeners as the drummer for NBC's The Voice, a gig that requires him to move effortlessly between rock, pop, country, R&B, blues, and just about anything else that lands on the music stand. We talk about how a childhood filled with everything from KISS and Michael Jackson to George Clinton, the Beatles, the O'Jays, the Temptations, Barry White, and Booker T. & the M.G.'s helped build that musical vocabulary. Nate explains why his goal was never to become the “rock guy” or the “jazz guy.” He wanted to become the always-employed guy.But much of our conversation is about what happens beyond the notes. Nate and I dig into preparation, organization, punctuality, adaptability, and musicians' responsibility to the people around them. He shares lessons from his time at Berklee College of Music, including the realization that learning what not to play can be just as important as developing the ability to play. A story about watching Abraham Laboriel Jr. take a four-bar solo becomes a lesson in confidence, restraint, and musical maturity.We also delve deeply into the relationship among drums, bass, singers, and the rest of the band. Nate explains how he adjusts his playing to different vocalists, why listening matters more than showing off, and how his relationship with bassist Sasha Krivtsov on The Voice allows the rhythm section to constantly react and adapt to one another. His philosophy is simple: the band only sounds good when everyone sounds good.Along the way, we talk about teaching, technology, learning music before everything was a click away, the value of relationships, and why small interactions can have an enormous impact on another musician. This one became much more than a conversation about drumming. It's about professionalism, curiosity, generosity, and what it actually takes to build a life in music.Key TakeawaysPreparation extends far beyond practicing your instrument. Being on time, organized, dependable, adaptable, and respectful of other people's time can be as important to a career as technical ability.Versatility creates opportunity. Nate intentionally developed enough vocabulary across multiple styles to walk into different musical situations comfortably. His goal was to become the “always-employed guy.”Listening is one of the most important skills on the bandstand. Whether working with a singer, bassist, guitarist, or an entire ensemble, Nate constantly adjusts his playing according to what everyone else is doing.Great musicians know when not to play. Nate's story about Abraham Laboriel Jr. at Berklee illustrates how confidence and restraint can communicate more than filling every available space.Adaptability matters more than perfect circumstances. From forgotten floor tom legs to unfamiliar backline setups, Nate learned that sometimes you simply have to “sit down and make music.”Music school can give you tools, but the real world teaches you where to use them. Berklee gave Nate technical vocabulary and a safe environment to make mistakes, while professional gigs taught him context, restraint, and musical judgment.Relationships matter. Nate sees genuine human interaction as one of the central principles of both his career and his life, whether he is working with another musician, teaching a student, or answering a question from someone who reaches out online.Music from the EpisodeI Think I Just Said That - Fraud ProphetsScrubs - Fraud ProphetsHomer's Journey - Fraud ProphetsMoths and Mosquitoes - Fraud ProphetsAbout the PodcastThe Bandwich Tapes is a podcast about the people who make music and the experiences that shape them. I sit down with musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers, and other creative people for thoughtful conversations about craft, collaboration, careers, influences, and the realities of making music. The goal is simple: get beyond the résumé and talk about how music actually gets made.Connect with the ShowQuestions, comments, guest suggestions, or just want to say hello?contact@thebandwichtapes.com

"A day without a friend is like a pot without a single drop of honey left inside." - Winnie The PoohWhat more can be said? Big time shout out and thank you to our fabulous friends Dustin Prince, Candi Bartlett, Vanessa Narad Axelsen and Mike Axelsen for coming through for us in style. Top Ten Songs About Friendship Volume 2 was an absolute blast! Here in part 2 of 2, we reveal the top half of our friendly top ten list. If you missed all the fun we had in part 1, start there first!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-739-top-ten-songs-about-friendship-volume-2/id573735994?i=1000790921747Don't forget to revisit Top Ten Songs About Friendship Volume 1 from way back in 2018 with our great friends Chris Van Gompel, DJ Hostetler and Dixie Jacobs!https://www.mixcloud.com/beneisen/episode-327-top-ten-songs-about-friendship-wdj-hostettler-dixie-jacobs-chris-van-gompel/Behold the official Top Ten Songs About Friendship Volume 2 playlist, featuring all songs heard in parts 1 & 2:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3bHinwrTADO6MtSEMXL3YN?si=af0f0d00657a4aefFollow our fine-feathered friends on the Instagram:Dustin  https://www.instagram.com/chrisdprince/Candi  https://www.instagram.com/candipresents/Vanessa  https://www.instagram.com/vanaxelsen/Mike  https://www.instagram.com/mikeyaxelicious/Also Candi and Vanessa's fab podcast Chacharone!https://www.instagram.com/chacharonepodcast/Go the extra mile! Support this independently produced podcast by joining our Patreon. Those who are kindly contributing $2 a month are receiving an exclusive monthly Emergency Pod episode featuring our favorite guests and utilizing our patent-pending improv format in which we miraculously pull a playlist out of thin air with no preparation! Emergency Pod 32 features the return of the Queen Of Emergency Pod, Shannon Hurley! Find out more at https://www.patreon.com/c/alltimetoptenWe're having a blast chatting about music over on the ATTT Facebook Group. Join us and start a conversation about music! https://www.facebook.com/groups/940749894391295The official ATTT1000 In Reverse playlist is here, featuring our list of the 1,000 Greatest Songs We've Ever Heard, presented in reverse order - from 1 - 1,000. Follow along here:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6dlj1XfYJdciz6GIORYWkM?si=74d675e86ba342f8

Physicist and hedge fund manager Samir Varma returns to the World XP Podcast to break down why he isn't buying the constant predictions of an imminent financial collapse. We discuss why Americans can feel economically worse off even amid substantial prosperity, housing affordability, tariffs and trade wars, what the Federal Reserve gets wrong, whether the U.S. dollar could lose reserve-currency status, how ordinary people should think about investing through uncertainty, and why Samir believes American innovation and AI could matter far more to the long-term future than the daily cycle of economic doom.If you're enjoying the content, please like, subscribe, and comment!Samir's Links: https://samirvarma.com/https://www.substack.com/@samirvarmaSamir is an Author, Physicist, Entrepreneur, Inventor, and Hedge Fund Manager. He has a PhD in Theoretical Physics from The University of Texas. The incomparable E.C.G. Sudarshan was his advisor and Nobelist Steven Weinberg was on his dissertation committee. He is the author of The Physics of Free Will: How Determinism Affects Everything from The Future of AI to Traffic to God to Bees. He is working on a second book tentatively titled, I Wish I Had Known That about economics, finance and politics.In his spare time he enjoys playing guitar and squash. For computationally irreducible reasons, he has a particular fondness for detective and spy stories, and is obsessed with the music of The Beatles and Pink Floyd.______________________Follow us!@worldxppodcast Instagram - https://bit.ly/3eoBwyr@worldxppodcast Twitter - https://bit.ly/2Oa7BzmYouTube - http://bit.ly/3rxDvULSpotify - http://spoti.fi/3sZAUTG#Economics #Investing #financialmarkets

Hello, Wasteland - thank you for tuning into Apocalypse Video Radio, and I hope you're all wearing your running shoes, because you're about to join the chase as hundreds of screaming fans try to get their hands on the most famous rock band from Liverpool - The Beatles!!!The film is…A Hard Day's Night. And it's Live, right now! On Apocalypse Video Radio!!!I'm your host, Dave, and joining me as we search the city looking for a lost Ringo are fellow bandmates Mike and Ryan.Topics of discussion in this episode include us trying our best to decipher the at times perplexing British humor of The Beatles and director Richard Lester; I go on a mini-rant against the Beatles as they absolutely refuse to do their damn jobs; and finally, Mike and Ryan help guide me through my realization that the Beatles…were kinda dorks.Be sure to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can also Like Us on Facebook, Follow Us on Instagram, or shoot us an email at apocalypsevideopod@gmail.com That'll do it for September and our look behind the music (of music films). When we come back, we'll be putting out our jack o'lantern and reaching into the mysterious grab-bag as we bring you a month of randomly selected terror with Shocktober VI: Grab Bag of Horrors!!! See you then, kiddies. Bwahahahaha!!!

290: “Hey Jude” Reconstructed     In 2023, I hosted writer James Campion with Jeff Martin for a discussion of The Beatles' 1968 mega-hit and Apple Records debut. This time, we're drilling down deep for an analysis of the song's composition (as well as possible sources of inspiration) with the musicologists of RPM School: Walter Everett (author of volumes one and two of The Beatles As Musicians) plus working musicians and recording artists Jack Petruzzelli and Cameron Greider. This is where we get deep into the weeds with musical theory and a breakdown of the song's lyrical construction, as well as elements from other pieces of music that may have influenced the principal author, Paul McCartney.  RPM's new semester (on Let It Be) begins soon – see their site for details:  The post 290: “Hey Jude” Reconstructed appeared first on Something About The Beatles.

Erica Kent's debut novel Black Dog is a raw, darkly funny coming-of-age story about rock music, addiction, loss, and recovery in 1980s Boston. The story begins with an 11-year-old Jessica Ryder reeling from the murder of John Lennon, and music remains part of the soundtrack as her life becomes increasingly consumed by drugs and alcohol.In this episode, Erica Kent joins Booked On Rock to discuss the personal experiences that informed Black Dog, why Led Zeppelin's “Black Dog” helped inspire the novel, and how artists including The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, the Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, and Jimi Hendrix became woven into Jessica's world. Erica also talks candidly about getting sober at age 20, experiencing a relapse years later, and what that experience taught her about the lasting power of addiction. We also explore why John Lennon's death represented a loss of innocence for her generation, the connection between rock culture and substance use, why sobriety doesn't mean giving up the music you love, and the idea at the heart of Black Dog: recovery isn't a simple journey from darkness into light. It's complicated, contradictory, and deeply human. Purchase a copy of Black DogVisit EricaKent.com----------

Get your Week 3 fantasy football questions answered as Adam, Jamey and Dan tackle start/sit decisions, lineup advice, injury updates, and more! The guys open with start/sit questions from the chat (3:51) and emails (11:44), plus the latest fantasy football news (9:28) and injury updates from around the league (21:00). After Dan joins the show late and shares his day of golfing, the crew dives into trade advice (27:37), Dan's hot take on The Beatles (38:32), and Fantasy Cops (43:17) to settle your biggest league disputes. Finally, they play “Does Dan Know This Movie” (59:50) before wrapping up with plenty of jokes and the final Week 3 start/sit advice you need for your fantasy football lineup!Fantasy Football Today is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcastsWatch FFT on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In 1997, after years working abroad, Pramod Bhasin returned to India and spotted an opportunity that would help transform his country's economy.Despite major telecommunications challenges, he went on to set up India's first call centre, laying the foundations for a new outsourcing industry.In 2019, he told Rebecca Kesby how he overcame unreliable phone lines, scepticism and technical hurdles to turn an ambitious idea into reality.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations.You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end.And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: A call centre in New Delhi in 2003. Credit: Ravi Raveendran/AFP via Getty Images)

As the leaves turn “Drive My Car Orange” and “Nowhere Man Taupe” in anticipation of next week's long-awaited Rubber Soul SDE, we here at UBP HQ are taking some time to honor a few non-fab artists. With chisels and rasps in hand, T.J. and Tony carve away at the sacred Meigs Field granite peak, each revealing their favorite musical performers that aren't John, Paul, George, Ringo, Jimmie or Purdie. It's Mount Rushmore Beyond The Beatles! Throughout this laborious process they also wonder:

Harold Riley was the only artist in the world given the opportunity to paint Nelson Mandela from life.When Mandela agreed to pose for the English artist, it marked the beginning of a remarkable relationship. Over 18 months, the pair met on six occasions in South Africa, resulting in a portrait unveiled in 2005 that later raised more than $1m for children's charities when it was sold at auction in New York.In 2025, Reena Stanton-Sharma used archive recordings of Harold Riley to tell the story behind the artist's unique access to Nelson Mandela.Witness History is a short BBC World Service podcast about history that takes you inside big moments from the past through first-hand testimony and archive. Each weekday, in around nine minutes, we revisit one moment that helped shape the world and hear it through the voice of someone who was there. Scientists, artists, campaigners, soldiers, leaders and everyday people tell their true stories.When you subscribe to Witness History, you'll be taken inside turning points in world affairs from West Africa's fight back against Boko Haram in 2015 to the behind-closed-doors talks that led to the US-Cuba “thaw” and the surprise announcement of restored relations. You'll discover what it was like to experience disasters and how people recovered from them, including the Tabasco floods in Mexico, Portugal's worst train disaster, and the huge clean-up after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. You'll explore culture and ideas too: Sweden's Expedition Robinson, often credited as the first modern reality TV game show; the friendship between The Beatles' George Harrison and Indian sitarist Ravi Shankar; and the night a tiger attack brought Las Vegas superstars Siegfried and Roy's show to a sudden end. And if you're curious about inventions, we'll tell you how air fryers, BlackBerry, YouTube, Alexa, GPS, superglue, the shopping cart (shopping trolley) and bubble tea were created.If you're new to Witness History, the appeal is simple: real voices, one strong true story, and a fresh way to understand today through events from history – all in the time it takes to enjoy a cup of tea or a walk around the block. Join millions of BBC World Service podcast listeners around the globe and enjoy the insight, context and detail Witness History will bring you.(Photo: Harold Riley and his wife Ashraf Riley with his portrait of Nelson Mandela. Credit: Stephen Lovekin/WireImage for AOL Time Warner - Corporate Communications)

Donnie Vie joins Scott Lipps for a revealing episode of SPIN Presents Lipps Service, looking back at the rise, fall and complicated history of Enuff Z'Nuff. Donnie takes Scott back to his childhood and discovering the Beatles, recognizing his gift for songwriting, meeting Chip Z'Nuff and forming the partnership that would eventually lead to Enuff Z'Nuff. He opens up about signing a record deal, breaking through during the height of the hair-metal era, touring with some of rock's biggest bands, and what it was like being on the verge of becoming a massive band. Donnie also gets candid about the darker side of the story: partying, the toll of rock 'n' roll, being fired from Enuff Z'Nuff, rebuilding his life and eventually reconciling with Chip. Plus, Donnie discusses his solo career, reaching out to Little Steven, owning his music, his love of the Beatles, his White Album, and his Top 5 bands. Subscribe to Lipps Service for more conversations with the biggest names in music. Presented by SPIN Magazine. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:55 Early Life & Influences 03:25 Thrown Into the Mix 05:45 Music of Donnie's Childhood 06:43 Donnie's Approach to Songwriting 08:51 Recognizing the Gift 10:25 If You Could Go Back… 11:10 Meeting Chip & Record Deals 14:02 Magic in the Air of Chicago 14:34 Striking a Deal 16:45 When the Sound Doesn't Match the Look 18:08 Opening for Hair Metal Legends 20:05 The Hollywood Handshake 21:13 On the Edge of Becoming a Massive Band 23:00 Partying Takes the Front Seat 24:25 Breaking Down the Sound & Going Solo 25:45 Did Grunge Kill Hair Metal? 28:32 The Full-Ring Circus of Touring 32:20 Was Partying Ever Fun? 33:08 The Toll of Rock 'n' Roll 34:20 Being Fired From the Band 35:00 Reconciling With Chip 36:04 Rebuilding & Reuniting 38:05 Back in the Saddle With the Boys 40:05 When Songs Reveal Themselves 41:44 Watching the Band From the Outside 44:02 One More Ride? 45:20 Solo vs. Being in a Band 48:00 A Surge of Recognition & New Friendships 49:00 Reaching Out to Little Steven 50:23 “I Could Save the World” 51:52 Getting the Rug Pulled Out 53:03 Owning the Music 54:50 Randy Jackson & Zebra 55:54 Donnie's Top 5 Bands 58:40 The Rush of the First Concert 1:00:30 Rembrandts in the Trash? 1:02:05 Beatles Records & Donnie's White Album 1:04:00 No Booze on Sundays 1:04:50 Outro #DonnieVie #EnuffZNuff #LippsService #SPIN #RockNRoll #HairMetal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices