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HEY YINZ! Here's some news, plus a quick recap of Slayer's second and final 2024 reunion show at California's Aftershock fest. Some links follow. This is another different kind of episode. And it's short. Here's the important stuff, moreso than the episode itself: DEEZ NOTES -- UPDDATED (Two Ds for a Double Dose of Slayage): News story about the Slayer fan who sustained fatal injuries at the Chicago Fest:⁠https://blockclubchicago.org/2024/10/08/family-of-man-who-died-after-riot-fest-raising-money-for-services-and-seeking-answers/⁠ GoFundMe for his family: ⁠https://www.gofundme.com/f/aid-for-hospital-recovery-journey⁠ Single video of the entire Aftershock set. Viewpoint: CLOSE. Sound: Janky. Price: Free... so hey, you know? This one has the best viewpoint, but it has a lot of jumpy edits, with songs cut short: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDVVLghGWY8 Another single video of the entire show. All in all, this might be the best one. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3W52Ksvs22s ⁠One more video of the whole show:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqXRlRwscYA UPDATED: Video playlist of clips from the show. I'll add more as more videos appear:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZvNKGwuQPI&list=PLAnZUI4s4LrLpb3V2xX1rb1Fs6fvKS0Pm&pp=gAQBiAQB See the setlist at Setlist.fm, and I'll run the songs after these notes.https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/slayer/2024/discovery-park-sacramento-ca-13ab8141.html My Spotify playlist of the studio versions of songs from set:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/25pzlaEgB0TiVLvsVhfyXl?si=0e263619bb554282 Video playlist of the entire Chicago show, their first reunion set:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDu43BKwqm8&list=PLAnZUI4s4LrJOCLv-vrUC-QBQa9ZCQgaV Single video of the entire show, from different angles, sound varies:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccORQoZex_I&t=1s Also, please take the Slaytanic Surveys. AND tell your friends about the survey. Post it. Pass it around. The more the better. We need something like 30 more respondents, at least. 300 would be better. 1) The Slaytanic Survey (Round 2): Please tell us about your favorite songs and albums.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7YRH76S⁠⁠ 2) The OTHER Slayantic Survey (Round 1): Who is Slayer's MVP? What was their best tour? Do you see the reunion coming? What's your LEAST favorite record? And...? Tell us here.https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S9729MV And, finally, set list from both Aftershock and Riot Fest: Delusions of Saviour (Shortened) South of Heaven Reborn Blood Red Postmortem Repentless Payback Temptation Jihad Seasons in the Abyss Born of Fire War Ensemble Hate Worldwide Disciple Dead Skin Mask Hell Awaits 213 Mandatory Suicide Raining Blood Black Magic Angel of Death Talkin' Slayer is -- normally, not this week -- deeply researched, written, mostly rehearsed, and lightly edited, with some production value. Normally, host D.X. Ferris reads you chapters about Slayer's history, from his second book about the band, "Slayer 66 & 2/3: A Metal Band Biography." But not this week. Because sometimes we have Slayer news. Free listeners get every other episode, mostly. Patreon supporters get every single episode, including bonus content and shows... for less than $1 an episode. Join the Slaytreon Team and get it all here: Patreon.com/SlayerBook

The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans' Academic Panel, moderated by TMT hosts Ken Womack and Kit O'Toole, featured a robust discussion of the future of Beatles research. Friends of the show Ed Chen (When They Was Fab and  @ToppermostofthePoppermost ) Andy Nicholes ( @2LegsAPaulMcCartneyPodcast ), and scholar Karen Duchaj debate what topics we can tackle in the future, problems in research, and much more. What topics would you like to see explored?  Find us: talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

Finally! The McCartney guys add their 2 cents on a Lennon album. Yes, we've done this occasionally but fear not Paul is mentioned a few times in this episode. Andy and Tom recorded this shortly after the Chicago Fest. We are a bit late to the "Mind Games" hype reviews but we hope you enjoy our take. Andy discusses the Cube, Tom discusses aspects of the Blu-Ray discs and the "Mind Games" associated with the entire set. Now that the dust is settling on this release - how do you feel it stacks up among the previous Lennon releases? A winner of a set. Well Done Sean and Company! Andy and Tom.

We had an almost full panel (Ken Michaels was with us in spirit) as we played a rousing game of "Wrack Our Brains" live at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans! Listen as we took YOUR questions, both those you submitted in advance and some from the audience. talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast

Hi All! It's been a minute but we've been busy as ever and it's summer! But we are back and happy to share with you our very latest episode! Recorded Live at the Chicago Fest this was our panel discussion on "Give My Regards To Broad Street" at 40: A Re-Evaluation." We had a multimedia presentation with music and video (which we've re-edited into the episode for better listening). Also joining us for this discussion is Fest Guest and Resident Musician Scott Erickson. The audio is good and we had great Q and A's from the audience! Good to be back and we hope you enjoy it! Andy and Tom

In this episode of "Seeing Them Live," Charles welcomes guest Andy to share memorable concert stories. Andy discusses his extensive collection of concert ticket stubs, mentioning that he has about 350 concert stubs and over 125 stubs from other events. The conversation takes a nostalgic turn as they reminisce about concerts they attended together since seventh grade.Charles asks Andy about his first concert, and Andy's unique response involves distinguishing between tickets with stubs and those without. He reflects on his early concert experiences, particularly at Chicago Fest, where he saw acts like the Greg Kihn Band and the Joe Perry Project. The discussion delves into the significance of ticket stubs as memory triggers, providing insight into the concerts and events they attended.The conversation also touches on the value of concert tickets as collectibles. Andy shares that some of his Grateful Dead tickets from the 1980s are now worth more as collectibles than the original ticket prices. The mention of different venues and festivals like Chicago Fest sparks memories of specific shows and experiences, including encounters with iconic musicians like Muddy Waters.The conversation transitions to discussing the unique aspects of certain concerts, such as the legendary "wall of sound" designed by Owsley Bear Stanley for the Grateful Dead. Andy explains that, while he didn't witness the wall of sound, it was a significant part of the band's history. The discussion also covers social protocols at concerts, including designated areas for different groups of fans, such as the "deaf zone" for those going deaf and the presence of spinners (dancers).As the episode progresses, the hosts explore Andy's decision to swear off heavy metal concerts and share anecdotes from specific shows, both positive and challenging. The episode concludes with a brief mention of the Ticket Stub Museum, a concept introduced by the hosts, and the idea of incorporating personal stories or notations for each ticket in the museum. They express enthusiasm for the tangible and sentimental value of physical ticket stubs in contrast to digital ticketing.Bands Mentioned: Almond Brothers, Bob Dylan, Bob Weir, Grateful Dead, Greg Kihn Band, Iggy Pop, Jane's Addiction, Jason and the Scorchers, Jerry Garcia Band, Jethro Tull, Joe Perry Project, King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, Neil Young, Phil Lesh, Ramones, REM, Santana, Slayer, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Moody Blues, Vulgar Boatmen.Venues Mentioned: Alpine Valley (mentioned in connection with Iron Maiden), Champaign (general reference), Chicago Fest, Chicago Theater, International Amphitheater (mentioned in connection with Iron Maiden and Judas Priest), Las Vegas (mentioned in connection with Bobby Weir), Mabel's (venue in Champaign, mentioned in connection with Otis and the Elevators), Salt Shed (King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard concert), Soldier Field (mentioned in connection with Chicago Fest with Stevie Ray Vaughan), UIC Pavilion. PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/SeeingThemLivePlease help us defer the cost of producing this podcast by making a donation on Patreon.WEBSITE:https://seeingthemlive.com/Visit the Seeing Them Live website for bonus materials including the show blog, resource links for concert buffs, photos, materials related to our episodes, and our Ticket Stub Museum.INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/seeingthemlive/FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550090670708

George Harrison's journey as a songwriter began later than his other bandmates. After delivering his first self-penned track for the band's 2nd album, he had to rely on a Lennon/McCartney song for the 3rd, and a Carl Perkins cover on the 4th. But by the time of the Help! album, he had 2 on the table, and found his abilities starting to really grow. With "I Need You," he drops the dour, bitter persona he is sometimes known for to deliver an open, honest, vulnerable track that's economical in length, has some gorgeous key changes, and features the band starting to stretch in terms of trying new sounds in the studio. George plays rhythm guitar on a nylon string acoustic, Ringo plays percussion on the back of a guitar, John (?!?!) delivers the back beat on the snare drum, while Paul delivers a really interesting bass part that eschews the normal root note bass mentality. The band aren't afraid to venture into new territory, and George seems unafraid to show his actual vulnerability and own real life turmoil, which all coalesces into a track that's better than people remember. This week, we're thrilled to welcome back the Queen of Beatles media, Kit O'Toole! Fresh from speaking on a whopping 7 panels at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans, we chat with Kit about her upcoming course on the British Invasion at Monmouth University (sign up here), the legacy of the Help! film and album, George's growth as a writer, memories of cds and cassettes, and so much more! Follow Kit on Facebook for more fun! What do you think about "I Need You" at 110? Too high? Too low? Or just right? Let us know in the comments on Facebook, on Twitter, or on Instagram! Be sure to check out rankingthebeatles.com for all your RTB needs, and tell a friend to come join in the fun! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rankingthebeatles/support

It's a RIOT REWIND!In this episode, we look back at the last Riot Fest where we interviewed Cliffdiver, Foxy Shazam and Dan "Soupy" Campbell of The Wonder Years. So grab your headphones, let the angst flow, and get ready to get hyped for the upcoming fest weekend dive with Brian and Lizzie on the Emo Social Club Podcast!---------Follow & Listen to Cliffdiver:Insta, Listen, TwitterFollow & Listen to Foxy Shazam:Insta, Listen, TwitterFollow & Listen to The Wonder Years:Insta, Listen, Twitter---------#3 Best Music Podcast - Chicago ReaderICYMI: we're the #1 music podcast to come in third in the Chicago Reader's "Best of 2022" round-up! Check out the run-down here + pick up a FREE copy of it if you're in Chicago.EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALEIt's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store!Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs.

Recorded at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans on August 12, 2023, the special Talk More Talk panel features the popular "Wrack Our Brains" game in front of a live audience. Featuring guests Piers Hemmingsen and Chuck Gunderson, TMT cofounder Kenneth Womack, and regular host Kit O'Toole, the quartet fields questions from the audience and challenge each other to a fun round of queries concerning the Beatles and solo years. Thank you to 2Legs: A Paul McCartney VIdeocast/Podcast's Andy Nicholes for recording the session! Kenneth Womack: https://kennethwomack.com/ Chuck Gunderson: https://www.somefuntonight.com/ Piers Hemmingsen: http://www.capitol6000.com/index.html   talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast  

Recorded at the 2023 Chicago Fest. Here is our crossover panel discussion with Allan Kozinn (The McCartney Legacy Co-Author) joined Andy, Kit'OToole (Talk More Talk/Toppermost of the Poppermost) and Ed Chen (When They Was Fab/Toppermost). Thank you Allan and Kit and Ed for being a part of what was one of the highlights of the weekend!

"F**K IT WE'LL DO IT LIVE!" Join Tony, T.J., and Producer Casey for our FIRST EVER LIVE TAPING of the Untitled Beatles Podcast at  the 2023 Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans (f.k.a. Beatlefest).  Saturday, August 12, 2:15 PM Hyatt Regency O'Hare "Tell Me What You See" / SeaTac Room There will be shenangans. There will be prizes. There will be piano ("SO ANNOYING!"). SEE YOU THERE.    

Open Mic with Mike Jeffers Wayne Baker Brooks previews his upcoming Chicago Blues Festival performance on June 8, 2023 and talks about growing up with his father, Chicago Blues Legend Lonnie Brooks and brother Ronnie Baker Brooks.   Wayne talks about keeping his fathers legacy alive while finding his own sound and creating his own music. He shares stories about how his father, Lonnie, asked Albert King to talk him into playing the drums, meeting Muddy Waters on stage at Chicago Fest and much more.   Visit www.BluesinChicago.com for more information. #chicagoblues #chicagojazz #mikejeffers #waynebakerbrooks  

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OMG Club we are still recovering from press at Riot Fest but we're stoked to bring you our episode where we interviewed some of the artists performing earlier this month.We chat with your new fave ska band Cliffdiver, soon to be on Obama's fave music playlist Reece Young, the one the only Dan Campbell of The Wonder Years; up the punx No Trigger, Brian's absolute faves Foxy Shazam plus an IRL visit with The Juliana Theory.Support & Listen:Cliffediver, Reece Young, No Trigger, Foxy Shazam, The Wonder Years, The Juliana Theory______ESC'S BANGERZ ONLY POTW: Futuristic ft. Magnolia Park, Wolf Rd, The Wonder YearsWe love showcasing new music and we're doing so every week during our podcast episodes. This week brand new besties The Wonder Years drop their new LP "The Hum Goes On Forever," homies in Wolf Rd. "Bend" it back, and Futuristic asks Magnolia Park "How Could You?"Check out these & other bangers on our weekly Spotify playlist.______OKCool Spicy TakesWe're back club! Our friends OKCool hop on to go head to head to see who has the spiciest takes. Watch the video over on YouTube! As always, thank you to our sponsor Soothsayer Hot Sauce.-----EMO SOCIAL MERCH SALEIt's prime layering season, club! So make sure you get some discounted Sun's Out, Stay Inside & Emo Social Nu-Metal tanks in our store!Thanks to our designer Joey Resko for our designs.Join the club!Twitch: https://emosocialclub.tvDiscord: https://emosocial.club/discordTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xemosocialclubxTwitter: https://emosocial.club/twitterInstagram: https://emosocial.club/instagramYoutube: https://emosocial.club/youtubeFacebook: https://emosocial.club/facebook  Follow us!Brian: @spookypants1Lizzie: @bordenbathory

Recorded at the August 2022 Fest for Beatles Fans in Chicago, TMT's Kit O'Toole moderated an all-star panel for a live "Wrack Our Brains." Authors Chuck Gunderson, Piers Hemmingsen, Al Sussman, and Ken Womack answer questions from the TMT co-hosts, viewers, audience members, and each other in a lively discussion. Join the fun (and pardon the sound, as we were right next to the Apple Jam stage)! Special thanks to 2Legs' Andy Nicholes who recorded the session.   talkmoretalk.com talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com @talkmoretalk1 https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast https://www.youtube.com/c/TalkMoreTalkASoloBeatlesVideocast

Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio's investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the first ChicagoFest, the dedication of Buckingham Fountain, Ernie Banks’ last home run as a Cub, and more. Sponsored by UChicago Medicine

Jon (remotely) and I are joined by Queen of All Beatles Media Kit O'Toole, Ken Womack,  and an audience of tens at the Fest for Beatles fans to close out the podcast portion of the 2022 Chicago Fest.    Our topic:   Mal Evans in 1975.    Mal appeared at the 1975 Fest (second on the bill to Sid Bernstein), worked on (and more or less completed) the draft of his book,  produced Joey Molland's new band Natural Gas and appeared a couple of times on Cal State Northridge radio to start his promotional tour. (Recorded Sunday, August 14, 2:30 at the Fest for Beatles Fans, Chicago Illinois).  

A special one this week. Our first ever crossover episode with two other excellent podcasts/videocasts. This week, Andy is joined by Kit O'Toole (Author, Lecturer, Podcaster,) and co-host of Talk More Talk: A Solo Beatles Videocast and Ed Chen (Co-Host) of When They Was Fab podcast. The three amigos were all at the Chicago Fest and decided to record one together. We recorded this on Saturday 8/13/22. Our panel was chosen for the Fest to represent Beatles-related podcasters. (Yes, I wish it could've been all about Paul but concessions had to be made!) We discussed the evolution of Beatles documentaries bookended by Let It Be (1970) and Get Back (2021) and various documentaries (official and otherwise) that fall between this time period. Specifically, the conversation centers around what documentary each co-host found as they started or began their musical discovery of The Beatles. Missing the other leg Tom on this one but in 2023 the 2Legs will be at both fests to record and go live (hopefully). Thank you Kit and Ed, AN-

Bonus episode!    Kit O'Toole (Queen of All Beatles Media), Andy Nicholes (2Legs) and I sit for a preview of our panels, podcasts and presentations at the 2022 Chicago "Fest for Beatles Fans".     Also, the news so we don't get too far behind when our regular programming continues!    

Hi 2Legs Faithful! This time we focus on an episode that is not 100% Paul centric but Beatles focused. Beatles Merchandising was BIG business in the 1960s. The American Company SELTAEB produced many between 1964-1966 when the marketplace for this merchandise (dolls, "Flip Your Wig Game, Beatles Turntable) etc. NEMS (Northern End Music Stores) was Brian Epstein's family company and the record store was originally located in Whitechapel, City Centre, Liverpool. This week on 2Legs we are joined by Terry Crain who wrote the book "NEMS and the Business of Selling Beatles Merchandise in the US between 1964-1966". Terry was recently featured as a guest author panel at the NY/NJ Fest and will be appearing at the Chicago Fest in August as well. Terry gives us an overview of this topic, how he met collectors across the USA who kept museums in their homes of these products. They are shown on display in this episode and photographs can be found in Terry's wonderful book. Here is the link: NEMS & Beatles Merchandising 1964-1966 Terry is a wealth of knowledge in this field that gets overlooked and we thank him for his appearance on 2Legs 

Join Ken Michaels, Mean Mr. Mayo, and Kit O’Toole as they travel through 30 years of All-Starr lineups. Which ones are your favorites? What artists would you like to see in future All-Starr tours? Tune in for some great conversation and share your thoughts. Tom Hunyady drops in from Ringo Starr's Phoenix tour stop!Plus Ken shares the latest news, Ken and Joe review Ringo’s recent NY gig, and Kit recaps the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans. Don’t miss the fun! Email: talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com Twitter: talkmoretalk1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast/

Recorded live at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans on August 10, 2019, this special episode sees Ken Womack and Kit O'Toole challenging renowned Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn to a fun game of solo trivial pursuit. The audience gets involved, and Sirius XM's Tom Frangione even asks a few questions of his own! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkmoretalkvideocast/ Twitter: talkmoretalk1 Email: talkmoresolotalk@gmail.com

In anticipation of the Aug. 9-11 Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans, Lanea Stagg, author of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series, sit down with Tom Frangione of Sirius XM's Beatles Channel. For years, Frangione has been the host of the Fest for Beatles Fans Trivia Contest and Name that Tune Contest, but in recent years he has become the official Emcee for the Fest and assists founders, Mark and Carol Lapidos, with the many aspects of the 3-day festival. Frangione discusses with Kessler and Stagg the distinguished Guest Speakers for the upcoming weekend, including Beatles Guru, Mark Lewisohn; iconic drummer (for John Lennon, George Harrison and YES), Alan White, and the former head of Apple Records, U.S. and author of the best-seller, The Roof, (documenting details of The Beatles' rooftop concert at which he was present), Ken Mansfield. But since the Fest isn't just a symposium, Frangione also highlights many of the other fun events for the upcoming weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. He touches on the Saturday night concert with 3 members of Wings, the performance of Jeremy Clyde (of Chad and Jeremy), the art contest, and exciting events in the Faboratory. Kessler and Stagg also talk with Frangione about his weekly radio show on Sirius XM's Beatles Channel, the "Fab Forum" with Dennis Elsas and Bill Flanagan. Being part of the ONLY live radio show on The Beatles Channel, Frangione shares some of the most exciting highlights of the past year or so, including interviews with Julian Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. And he also talks about some of the most intriguing articles he's penned recently for Bill King's respected Beatles journal, Beatlefan magazine. This episode is a great guide to the upcoming Fest for Beatles Fans as well as a wonderful intro for listeners to Sirius XM's Beatles offerings. Frangione is witty and tons of fun. Don't miss this great episode! 

In anticipation of the Aug. 9-11 Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans, Lanea Stagg, author of The Recipe Records Series and Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series, sit down with Tom Frangione of Sirius XM's Beatles Channel. For years, Frangione has been the host of the Fest for Beatles Fans Trivia Contest and Name that Tune Contest, but in recent years he has become the official Emcee for the Fest and assists founders, Mark and Carol Lapidos, with the many aspects of the 3-day festival. Frangione discusses with Kessler and Stagg the distinguished Guest Speakers for the upcoming weekend, including Beatles Guru, Mark Lewisohn; iconic drummer (for John Lennon, George Harrison and YES), Alan White, and the former head of Apple Records, U.S. and author of the best-seller, The Roof, (documenting details of The Beatles' rooftop concert at which he was present), Ken Mansfield. But since the Fest isn't just a symposium, Frangione also highlights many of the other fun events for the upcoming weekend at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago. He touches on the Saturday night concert with 3 members of Wings, the performance of Jeremy Clyde (of Chad and Jeremy), the art contest, and exciting events in the Faboratory. Kessler and Stagg also talk with Frangione about his weekly radio show on Sirius XM's Beatles Channel, the "Fab Forum" with Dennis Elsas and Bill Flanagan. Being part of the ONLY live radio show on The Beatles Channel, Frangione shares some of the most exciting highlights of the past year or so, including interviews with Julian Lennon, Paul McCartney, and Ringo Starr. And he also talks about some of the most intriguing articles he's penned recently for Bill King's respected Beatles journal, Beatlefan magazine. This episode is a great guide to the upcoming Fest for Beatles Fans as well as a wonderful intro for listeners to Sirius XM's Beatles offerings. Frangione is witty and tons of fun. Don't miss this great episode!

Booth One's Frank Tourangeau and his husband, filmmaker Dan Pal, who serves as Booth One's film correspondent, have just returned from a trip to the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and have much to report! They have been going to film festivals for many years, including several trips to Telluride, Sundance, Toronto, and our very own Chicago Fest. The Chicago Film Festival is happening from October 10 through October 21 at the AMC River East. They also share secrets about how to have a Booth One experience at a festival! Let's cut to the chase. Dan and Frank both LOVED a movie called Roma, written and directed by Alfonso Cuaron, which won the prestigious Golden Lion award at the Venice Film Festival. A story about a domestic worker in Mexico City working for an upper middle-class family, it is said to be the most personal work of Cuaron's career. And also his best. It has a 98% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Dan, who says it's the best film he's seen this year, thinks it is a shoe-in for Best Foreign Film and also has a chance to win Best Picture. The actress playing the housekeeper has never been in a movie before. So many reasons we can't wait to see it! Frank and Dan saw 14 films in 5 days. The most thrilling thing for them is getting to see movies before anyone else does. Every director was there and did a Q & A. Lots of big time actors too. They shared their reviews and impressions about all the movies they saw, including: Ben is Back, directed by Peter Hedges and starring Julia Roberts & Lucas Hedges. Vox Lux starring Natalie Portman and Jude Law. (They did not like it.) If Beale Street Could Talk, based on a James Baldwin novel, adapted and directed by Oscar winner Barry Jenkins, made its world premiere at Toronto. Dan and Frank say it is an absolute stand-out. Very powerful and more dialogue driven than Moonlight. The score by Nicolas Britell is "spectacular!" One of the stars, Chicago actress Kiki Lane, was in Booth One favorite Byhalia, Mississippi and part of the ensemble of Definition Theatre Company. We are so excited for you. Go Kiki, go! While they weren't able to score tickets to A Star is Born, here's a fun photo of the stars in Toronto: Gary announces that sadly, the wonderful show public access television show, Theater Talk, has ended after 25 years. Because its station wanted to take over editorial control. :( And just after it won an Emmy award! Everyone who's anyone has appeared on Susan Haskins' great interview show, which we think has a lot in common with Booth One. Its last season was distributed to more than a hundred public television stations nationwide. Gary talks about an episode featuring James Grissom, an author who has written a great book called Follies of God: Tennessee Williams and the Women of the Fog, which is based on his many, many hours of conversation with the playwright about his close relationships with a number of women who influenced him.  Other films that are discussed in this episode: The Hummingbird Project starring Jesse Eisenberg The Front Runner with Hugh Jackman as politician Gary Hart Hotel Mumbai featuring Dev Patel and Armie Hammer. This American-Australian thriller was clearly Frank and Dan's front-running favorite. Gary and Frank attended opening night of Indecent at Victory Gardens Theatre, the Paula Vogal play with music, directed by local favorite Gary Griffin. Though they had a few reservations about the production, it's recommended as a piece of theatrical ingenuity and depth. And the Running now through November 4. Kiss of Death Andre Blay, who revolutionized the film industry by introducing the first consumer grade full-length movies on videocassette. His Magnetic Video Corporation created the Video Club of America where subscribers could buy a movie for about half the going retail price in stores. By 1987, home video was generating more revenue than movie-theater ticket sales. Mr. Blay was 81. Full Obit here.

Ever wonder what munching on Fried Grasshoppers tastes like? How about having water Jelly for dessert? How about savoring Split Duck Face all the while watching Taiko drummers, Lao and Samoan dancers? These are just a few of the dynamic plates and dance troupes that will be offered at Strange Foods Festival 2. The festival will be held at the beautiful Stan Mansion. Last year's fest attracted 500 people sampling strange dishes from Chicago's local restaurants. Featured items were steamed brain in banana leaves, sticky rice stuffed then grilled in a bamboo stalk for dessert, black corn fungus and eyeball tacos, bulls testicles and many more. The title Strange Foods may get guests to look the other way but when in actuality the term strange only applies to those that aren't accustom to it. What is strange in America, may actually be a delicacy in other nations. The Festival will educate people on dishes that may look unfamiliar with unusual ingredients but can be very tasty if executed right. Last years cuisine ranged from Syrian, Thai, Laotian, Mexican, Indian, Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese. We had some hiccups but will definately learn from it. We appreciate all that attended and promised this year it's all about paying attention to details and curating dishes so that no vendor space is wasted. The same brain child from last years event will be organizing this fest but this time he will be partnering up with Dew Suriyawan(Thai Food Festival co- Founder and Owner of Immm Rice and Beyond and Spoon). There will be returning vendors with new dishes and new vendors such as Kei Go Lanee(Oaxaca), Seafood on the Tables(Cajun), Sweet Rice(Thai), Ninjafoods(Laos), Bydamao(Chengdu), Mandi Noor(Yemen), Suchi(Japanese) and many more. Early bird tickets will be starting at $45 and general admission topping at $55. The ticket price will include unlimited drinks and food tasting from 15+ restaurants, photo booth provided by defining78.com. Free parking a block away at Darwin Elementary School. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Feed My Starving Children Foundation. With your help we fed 5k hungry kids last year. Find us on Facebook Strange Foods Chicago Festival and Instagram @strangefoodschicagofestival for photos from last year and future updates.

We talk about GTA Online, PC game prices in India, Pokemon Go’s Chicago Fest failure, Destiny 2 beta, and Overwatch on this week’s episode. Regulars Rishi Alwani and Mikhail Madnani join host Pranay Parab. GTA Online RDR not as big as GTA Future of Take Two games Online elements in Rockstar games Highest selling games in US and India Why GTA IV still sells a lot in India PC game prices in India Assassin’s Creed Origins Blizzard games Mario+Rabbids: Kingdom Battle Boxes with no disc Destiny 2 beta Our first impressions What the game needs How it is different from Destiny Terry Crews and Doomfist Why Terry Crews is not Doomfist The lore behind Doomfist in Overwatch Why we’re waiting for the character to arrive Pokemon Go’s Chicago fest Why it failed How Niantic apologised to fans What they could have done to avoid this Upcoming Niantic events Games we’ve been playing this week Pyre Splatoon 2 Final Fantasy XIV Overwatch Destiny 2 beta Bayonetta 2 Music: Popular Potpourri and Path Complete from PPPPPP by Magnus “Souleye” Pålsson.

Monday Munchies Episode 008: Welcome to Monday Munchies: @StrangefoodsChicago and@chicagofoodevents are bringing to you the first annual strangefoodsfest. Ethnic places will get a chance to participate in their first ever tasting event. Each station will be highly decorated to represent their country. They are working very closely with each owners on what will be served. Chicago's first festival celebrating those "strange" things on menus around the Windy City. Guests will have the chance to sample out-of-the-ordinary fare from over a dozen small, local restaurants while sipping drinks provided by local brewers and distillers. Rotating ethnic dance troupes will keep the energy high and other entertainment will be added as the date gets closer. Ethnic foods from: Cambodian, Malaysian, Syrian, Northern Thai, Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, Japanese, Moroccan, Mexican, Lao and Cuban. Event Website - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1st-annual-strange-foods-chicago-festival-tickets-26454628506?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&aff=esfb&utm-source=fb&utm-term=listing

This week, Al Sussman talks about the just concluded Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans that featured appearances by Klaus Voormann and others. Allan Kozinn and Steve Marinucci preview the upcoming "Live at the Hollywood Bowl" CD, which they've heard. And the guys discuss the recent Paul McCartney interviews in Rolling Stone and the New York Times. As always, we want to hear from you. Write to us at thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com, join our Facebook page or tweet us at @thingswesadfab or catch us each on Facebook. We want to hear from you! Thanks for listening!! (We're also heard on Fab4radio, WCPR1 and Pure Pop Radio.) (Photo courtesy MPL Communications.)

When Rebeat magazine asked host Jude Southerland Kessler (http://www,johnlennonseries.com) to select the 10 "Best of the Fest for Beatles Fans 2015," she was a little daunted! ONLY TEN? It was hard to do with live bands, scores of Beatles experts and authors, panel discussions, Beatles yoga, Beatles recipe demos and tastings, "happenings" in the Faboratory, trivia contests, art displays, and SO much more!!! But on this show, Jude will attempt to nail down the 10 most exciting things to see and do at the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans, Aug. 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare! Count up with her from #10 to #1, and then mark your calender to see them all in person in just 8 days! The Chicago Fest for Beatles fans really IS the place where "a splendid time is guaranteed for all!" Jude will see you there for her 3 lives presentations and book signing in the Marketplace.

Steve, Ken, Al and Allan talk with Mark Lapidos, founder of the Fest for Beatles Fans about the upcoming Chicago Fest and highlights of past fests, including a few stories you may not be aware of. Send your comments to thingswesaidtodayradioshow@gmail.com. 

July is "Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans" month as we prepare for the big celebration at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on Aug. 14-16. And one of the biggest guests of the Fest will be George Harrison's sister, Louise! Here she talks with John Lennon expert, Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series (http://www.johnlennonseries.com) about the early days of The Beatles when Louise went radio station to radio station promoting the fledgling group. Here of her exciting days with George during the first American visit in Feb. 1964 and of her closeknit releationship with her brother as the years moved along.  

The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans is only a few days away, starting this Friday night, 15 August, at the Hyatt O'Hare, and with us tonight are four prominent authors who will be appearing at the fest with exciting presentations, and of course,  with book sales and signings. One of the authors, and tonight's host, Jude Southerland Kessler will be discussing their books with each of them; Jim Berkenstadt's The Beatle Who Vanished, Chuck Gunderson's, Some Fun Tonight, and Bruce Spizer's, The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay. Jude will be taking callers tonight to chat with Jim, Chuck and Bruce at 646-668-2641. Join us!

Six prominent Beatles experts COME TOGETHER tonight with host Jude Southerland Kessler as they all prepare to trek to the Mecca of "All Things Beatle," The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans! You'll hear from Lanea Stagg, author of Recipe Records: A Tribute to The Beatles. Then Kit O'Toole, Contributing Editor of "BeatleFan" magazine will talk about the latest in The Beatles' world and her new book on MJ, Michael Jackson! Al Sussman will be up next to give you a bird's eye view of his new work, Changing Times: 101 Days That Changed the World, and Candy Leonard will give a sneak peek at her new book on how the Beatles affected fans worldwide, Beatleness. Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Ken Womack, will let us know how he'll be sharing info from his Beatles Encyclopedia: All Things Fab Four at the Fest. Lots to hear about from some verrrrrry coool peeps! Join us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve and Ken talk to Mark Lapidos about the upcoming Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans. 

Jude gives listeners some Fun Beatle-y Things to Do This Summer...including take a Fab Four Walking Tour of New York City with Beatles expert, Susan Ryan AND attend the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans Aug. 15-17 with founder and host, Mark Lapidos. Both Ms. Ryan and Mr. Lapidos chat with Jude about their fun summer venues with details of each upcoming event.