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Chris Shaw

@chrisshaweditor.bsky.social

Christian; musician; host of Beatles podcast @eggpod.bsky.social ; Watford FC supporter. In that order. https://sgtpepperphotos.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/16/

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Thank you. Will put this on the list!

09.03.2026 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Hard Day's Night How did a film made to capture a pop phenomenon become an enduring cinematic classic?With warmth, wit and precision, Samira Ahmed reveals how the Beatles' first…

And the book’s available here:

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/hard-days...

08.03.2026 08:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How A Hard Day’s Night ripped up the pop movie rulebook
YouTube video by Word In Your Ear How A Hard Day’s Night ripped up the pop movie rulebook

Well worth watching - a great Word in Your Ear with @samiraahmeduk.bsky.social talking about A Hard Day’s Night - both the movie and her new book.

youtu.be/tkSD6RXHZEI?...

08.03.2026 08:50 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

When I did the first live show, I wanted to discuss what The Beatles were doing on one particular date from 1960-1969. Phoned Mark - armed with my precious research - and he immediately knew! Where they were, what they were doing - as well as incredible info I’d never encountered. Incomparable!

07.03.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

We also watched it tonight (with biryani accompaniment)
The detail is obviously beyond compare - but Mark’s real genius is his ability to retain a captive audience for two hours… with NO NOTES!

07.03.2026 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes, I definitely remember it at the time. Pre-internet, I can’t remember how it spread… maybe NME/Melody Maker?

07.03.2026 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yes please!

05.03.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Lust Train
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Just listening to the Monkees mashups - great fun.

Here’s one I did a while back, mashing The Monkees with Iggy Pop, The Doors, Cream, Stones & Radiohead. Hope you enjoy!

youtu.be/1oPa2zYnjVo?...

05.03.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Lust Train
YouTube video by Travels With Susan Lust Train

Just listening to the Monkees mashups - great fun.

Here’s one I did a while back, mashing The Monkees with Iggy Pop, The Doors, Cream, Stones & Radiohead. Hope you enjoy!

youtu.be/1oPa2zYnjVo?...

05.03.2026 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you love The Monkees, then this treasure trove is a delight.

The wonderful @iainlee.com has uploaded 1000s of recordings and rarities.

Happy exploring!

05.03.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Lovely stuff! Thanks, chaps.

23.02.2026 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s a pastapiece!

23.02.2026 19:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Yay! Beach Boys spaghetti fight!

23.02.2026 19:18 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting!

21.02.2026 22:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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21.02.2026 11:15 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Right there with you, brother!

14.02.2026 18:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

(ps: my one’s better!πŸ€«πŸ˜‰)

14.02.2026 16:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

I have! He deserves every success from his new project - what a lovely man.

14.02.2026 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Currently reading this and…

… it is superb!

Rarely do Beatles books so perfectly capture the joy of the Fabs this eloquently. Samira not only highlights their cultural significance but backs it up with her enthusiastically nerdish passion for research.

One of those rare Beatles books - a must!

11.02.2026 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 50    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sgt Pepper Photos Welcome to Sgt Pepper Photos Paul McCartney’s dad’s group β€˜Jim Mac’s Band’. According to singer, songwriter and actress Kate Robbins (Paul McCartney’s first cous…

Ever wondered who everyone was on the Sgt Pepper album cover? Wonder no longer as @chrisshaweditor.bsky.social has nailed ’em all down! sgtpepperphotos.wordpress.com/2017/04/22/16/

04.02.2026 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Podcast! 🚨Episode 100!🚨 To celebrate 100 episodes, I’ve collated together excerpts from some of my favourite conversations over the past 5 years. Thank you all so much for listening, and here’s to the next 100!

23.01.2026 08:44 β€” πŸ‘ 83    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 9    πŸ“Œ 4
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Congratulations, Joe! What a fantastic achievement. Thanks for all the hours and effort you’ve put in to spread the Fab love - here’s to many, many moreπŸ₯‚

23.01.2026 12:53 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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12.01.2026 18:26 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 1

Being for the benefit of Mr Whippy 🍦

08.01.2026 21:07 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

This is a great article by @huwareyou.bsky.social about a wonderful band.

07.01.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Shoulda been spreadin’ your claws in Bushey with the cool cats!

02.01.2026 19:40 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Deep Purple Pulp

30.12.2025 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I’m fully expecting the inevitable, β€œI preferred the other stuff” reviews, but this is so much fun. And that’s where indie pods win - celebs bank on hits/numbers/ads etc, but because the focus is on money they miss out on all the opportunities to chat with likeminded people.

28.12.2025 21:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Launching a new podcast next year (not a Beatles one), just realising this is both the best/worst time to attempt something so foolish.

Then you think… Post-Beatles Macca quietly touring universities. How invigorating was that!

Stuff video pods - enjoy yourself indies!

bsky.app/profile/john...

28.12.2025 20:52 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0

As a humble podcaster, it’s good to see this headline. You feel immense pressure to get on the video pod train, but it’s so fucking expensive to do - which feels like the complete antithesis of what podcasting was supposed to be; a chance for the indies to have a shot.

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