Join Paul Humbley and Mark Wakely for their weekly conversations talking about all things Beatles in the Fixing a Hole podcast. Paul, a lifelong Beatles obsessive. Mark an ex-London black cab driver, pirate radio DJ and podcast producer have one thing in common. Music, and particularly a love for The Beatles. They have partnered to bring you weekly themed conversations covering all aspects of John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s careers. Both together as a group or as solo artists. It is Mark’s job to extract the knowledge from Paul’s Beatle brain and stop him when it gets a bit too nerdy! Join them in this Magical Mystery Tour through the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo by listening into Fixing a Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.
Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed
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Join Paul Humbley and Mark Wakely for their weekly conversations talking about all things Beatles in the Fixing a Hole podcast. Paul, a lifelong Beatles obsessive. Mark an ex-London black cab driver, pirate radio DJ and podcast producer have one thing in common. Music, and particularly a love for The Beatles. They have partnered to bring you weekly themed conversations covering all aspects of John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s careers. Both together as a group or as solo artists. It is Mark’s job to extract the knowledge from Paul’s Beatle brain and stop him when it gets a bit too nerdy! Join them in this Magical Mystery Tour through the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo by listening into Fixing a Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.
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Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
With The Beatles
<p>Exactly 8 months to the day after their debut album 'Please Please Me' was released in the UK. The Beatles second album 'With The Beatles' landed in record stores nationwide.</p><p>Not only a significant day in the groups history, but an unforgettable day news wise. As it was 22 November 1963 that American president JFK was assimilated. An event which as we discuss in this weeks episode, could have been the reason why Capitol records finally took up distribution rights to the band.</p><p>With its arty black and white cover image and a strong Motown influence. Does 'With The Beatles' suffer from 'Difficult Second Album' which most artists succumb to? To find out you will have to listen!</p><p>Welcome to episode 63 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.</p><p>An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:</p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/fixingahole">http://patreon.com/fixingahole</a></p><p><br>Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. <br>https://stan.store/fixingahole</p><p>You can contact Paul and Mark via:</p><p>Email:</p><p><a href="mailto:info@fixingahole.co.uk">info@fixingahole.co.uk</a></p><p>Facebook:</p><p>Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069</a></p><p> </p><p>All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:</p><p><a href="http://fixingahole.transistor.fm/">http://fixingahole.transistor.fm</a></p><p>Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70">https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70</a></p><p> </p><p>Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production</p><p><a href="https://www.1386audio.com/">https://www.1386audio.com</a></p>
July 7, 2026
Does The Beatles Debut Album, Please Please Me, 63 Years On?
<p>11 February 1962 has become a legendary day in the history of Abbey Road. The recording studio located on a residential street in north London. For on that day, John, Paul, George and Ringo recorded 11* songs for there debut album, Please Please Me.</p><p>In this weeks episode we start a new series taking a deep dive into The Beatles album catalogue, from Please Please Me released in March 1963, through to Let It Be in May 1970.</p><p>Mark and I discuss, the background to the album, the recording sessions and its performance on the charts. Together with why Capitol records in the USA refused to touch the album.</p><p>By the way if you think that a typo in the first paragraph, '11 songs', you'll have to listen to this episode to hear the answer.</p><p>Welcome to episode 62 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.</p><p>An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:</p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/fixingahole">http://patreon.com/fixingahole</a></p><p><br>Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. <br>https://stan.store/fixingahole</p><p>You can contact Paul and Mark via:</p><p>Email:</p><p><a href="mailto:info@fixingahole.co.uk">info@fixingahole.co.uk</a></p><p>Facebook:</p><p>Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069</a></p><p> </p><p>All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:</p><p><a href="http://fixingahole.transistor.fm/">http://fixingahole.transistor.fm</a></p><p>Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70">https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70</a></p><p> </p><p>Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production</p><p><a href="https://www.1386audio.com/">https://www.1386audio.com</a></p>
June 30, 2026
John Lennon Now And Then
<p>Following the tragedy of December 1980, Yoko took control of her husbands audio, visual and written legacy. Producing a series of releases which would not only keep John's name out there, but also carry on his message of 'Peace'.</p><p>In recent hears John's youngest son Sean has taken over control producing a series of wonderful archive box sets.</p><p>In this week's episode Paul and Mark discuss how John's legacy stands up 46 years after his passing. </p><p>Welcome to episode 61 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed.</p><p>An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel:</p><p><a href="http://patreon.com/fixingahole">http://patreon.com/fixingahole</a></p><p><br>Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. <br>https://stan.store/fixingahole</p><p>You can contact Paul and Mark via:</p><p>Email:</p><p><a href="mailto:info@fixingahole.co.uk">info@fixingahole.co.uk</a></p><p>Facebook:</p><p>Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069</a></p><p> </p><p>All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website:</p><p><a href="http://fixingahole.transistor.fm/">http://fixingahole.transistor.fm</a></p><p>Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel:</p><p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70">https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70</a></p><p> </p><p>Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production</p><p><a href="https://www.1386audio.com/">https://www.1386audio.com</a></p>
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