A podcast about the Beatles... everything about the Beatles. 24/8!
BC the Beatles
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A podcast about the Beatles... everything about the Beatles. 24/8!
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7/6/2018
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Recent Episodes
June 15, 2026
Meat The Beatles: The Butcher Cover [Encore]
Host [Host Name] and guest [Guest Name] explore the controversial origins and lasting legacy of The Beatles' infamous "butcher cover" artwork.
April 30, 2026
April 1966: Into the Void
This episode is Part Four of our 12-part series, Beneath the Surface: The Beatles in 1966, a year-long, month-by-month look at the band’s most transformational year. In April 1966, the Beatles return from a three-month break and step into the studio with a completely new mindset. What begins with a visit to London’s Indica Gallery and John Lennon’s discovery of The Psychedelic Experience quickly evolves into one of the most radical recording sessions of their career. From the creation of “Tomorrow Never Knows” to the earliest experiments that would define Revolver, this is the moment where the Beatles stop making music for the stage—and start making it for the studio. Along the way, we explore the band’s expanding creative range, Brian Epstein’s growing business empire, the first stirrings of Lennon mythology in the press, and a pivotal behind-the-scenes moment when Robert Whitaker’s infamous butcher photographs collide with the carefully managed Beatles image. About the series: On the surface, 1966 begins like peak Beatlemania: hit records, big plans, and a global machine that still seems unstoppable. But underneath, everything is starting to shift. Over the course of the year, we’ll watch as touring becomes untenable, old identities fall away, new artistic ambitions take hold, and the band slowly, and sometimes reluctantly, becomes something entirely different. Each episode explores one month in 1966, tracing the small decisions, strange moments, cultural collisions, and personal turning points that — piece by piece — reshape the Beatles’ music, image, and inner lives. This isn’t the story of a single break, but of a gradual reveal: the year the surface finally started to crack. Further reading: Want to dive deeper into the fascinating twists and turns of 1966? We highly recommend Beatles ’66: The Revolutionary Year by Steve Turner, which serves as a major source and foundational text for this series — and one of the best deep dives into this pivotal year in the band’s history. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now. Preorder Erika's new book! Meat the Beatles: The Butcher Cover —The Complete, Untold Story of the Fab Four's Most Controversial Album Artwork Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com
April 22, 2026
A New Perspective on Brian Epstein, with Tom Wright, author of 'Please Please Me'
In this episode, we’re joined by Tom Wright to discuss his new play Please Please Me, which brings the story of Brian Epstein to the stage at London’s Kiln Theatre. The play explores Epstein’s life beyond his role as the Beatles’ manager, focusing on the tension between his public success and private reality. In 1960s Britain, homosexuality was illegal—a fact that shaped nearly every aspect of Epstein’s life. While he was orchestrating the Beatles’ rise with precision and ambition, much of his personal life remained hidden, constrained by the limits of the time. The episode also touches on Epstein’s complex relationship with John Lennon, including the much-discussed 1963 trip the two took to Spain—an episode that continues to invite speculation about its meaning and impact. Tom Wright, currently Artistic Director of Leeds Playhouse, has built his career developing new work across the UK theatre scene, with previous roles at Kiln Theatre and The Old Vic. His writing often explores identity and the queer experience, which informs his approach to telling Epstein’s story on stage. In our conversation, we discuss what drew Wright to Brian Epstein, how his own experience shaped his perspective, and the challenges of portraying a figure whose public and private lives were so deeply at odds. Please Please Me runs from April 22-May 29 at the Kiln Theatre, London. Learn more and buy tickets here Can't make it to London? Read the play! --------------------------- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter/X for photos, videos, and more from this episode & past episodes — we’re @bcthebeatles everywhere. Follow BC the Beatles on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you’re listening now. Preorder Erika's new book! Meat the Beatles: The Butcher Cover —The Complete, Untold Story of the Fab Four's Most Controversial Album Artwork Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/bcthebeatles Contact us at bcthebeatles@gmail.com
109 total episodes available with 9 transcripts
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