EggPodders from across the globe share their thoughts and feelings about the new Beatles single ‘Now and Then’. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

On 26th October 2023 it was announced that The Beatles were releasing a  new song, Now and Then, as well as remixed – and expanded – Red and Blue  albums. In a live interactive online stream Chris Shaw discussed what  we might be able to expect, along with listeners Rob Manuel, Dom Reid,  Dan Chisholm, Rob Lawes and Edward Rhodes.

Writer and journalist Lesley-Ann Jones discusses the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound, with Chris Shaw.

Writer and actor – best known for Ghosts, Horrible Histories, We are Not Alone and Yonderland – Laurence Rickard discusses The Beatles’ Sgt Pepper sessions, from the 50th anniversary box set. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

AI expert Verity Harding discusses the new Beatles song, rumoured to be ‘Now and Then’, and the impact of AI. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

Part 2 of EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park, London on Saturday 1 July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by the world’s leading Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn.

Part 1 of EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park, London on Saturday 1st July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by special guests Samira Ahmed, Stuart Maconie and David Quantick.

Tickets are now available for I am the EggPod LIVE!

Taking place at 3pm on Saturday 1st July at the beautiful Opera Holland Park in London – if you love The Beatles then this is for you.

An afternoon of Beatles discussions exploring their music, their impact on popular culture, and the stories behind their legendary songs. Plus an ideal opportunity to meet fellow EggPodders and Beatles fans.

In part one Samira Ahmed, Stuart Maconie and David Quantick share their thoughts and insight into The Beatles’ music. 

In part two Mark Lewisohn, world-renowned Beatles historian and author of the definitive Beatles biography ‘Tune In’, will share his unrivalled expertise on The Fab Four’s story.

If you would like to join in the fun then tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/i-am-the-eggpod-live-tickets-584933721507

I am the EggPod LIVE

Saturday 1st July 2023

3pm (doors 2.30pm)

Opera Holland Park Theatre, London W8 6LU

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14 June 2023

Magical Mystery Tour – Steve Matteo

Beatles author Steve Matteo discusses The Beatles’ 1967 made-for-tv film Magical Mystery Tour, with Chris Shaw.

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21 May 2023

The Beatles in Rishikesh – Jenny Boyd

Jenny Boyd discusses her time in Rishikesh with The Beatles, with Chris Shaw.

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18 April 2023

The Beatles’ First – Paul Abbott

Musician and podcaster Paul Abbott discusses The Beatles’ First – aka the 1961/2 Tony Sheridan Hamburg recordings – with Chris Shaw.

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18 April 2023

The Beatles at Stowe School – Samira Ahmed

Samira Ahmed discusses the newly-discovered audio of The Beatles’ live performance at Stowe School on 4th April 1963. Samira goes through the set list, song-by-song with Chris Shaw and shares the notes taken by the only three people to have heard this recording – Samira, Mark Lewisohn and John Bloomfield.

Actor Dan Mersh discusses George Harrison’s posthumous album ‘Brainwashed’ with Chris Shaw.

On the 5th anniversary of EggPod Samira Ahmed takes the reins to interview Chris Shaw about the show