But with…
DES BURKINSHAW MARK HOOPER
THE BEATLES PODCAST THAT ASKS THE BIG WHAT IF?
Without the Beatles Trailer
We’ve had a few technical difficulties making sure the podcast is on all the platforms
it’s supposed to be, so these first episodes were delayed a little, but should be back on track by Oct 10.
In the meantime - Without the Beatles. What’s it all about Alfie?
New episode every month - plus lots of standalone features on our YouTube Channel @withoutthebeatles
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Sir Michael Palin, Sir David Attenborough, Klaus Voorman, Mary Quant, Neil Innes, Tony Bramwell, Geoff Baker,
Ed Sexton, Barbara Dickson, Al Jardine, Kevin Godley, Lol Creme, Eric Stewart, Graham Gouldman, Steve Van Zandt, Don Randi, Sir Willy Russell, George Costigan, Richie Sambora, Tony Palmer, Nancy Sinatra, Ian Broudie, John Leckie, Diane Warren, Lemmy, Terry Gilliam, Andy Patridge, Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais, John Lloyd, Galton and Simpson, Simon Napier Bell, and many more discuss how the Beatles influenced them and the world.
Each hour-long episode is co-hosted by highly experienced journalist/writer/directors, Mark (The Face, i-D, Guardian)
and Des (BBC, The Times), with additional content from fans who have also had their lives changed by The Beatles.
Our stated mission is to persuade the two surviving Beatles on the show:
Ringo to talk about how he could not have founded the Lotus Foundation,
and Paul to talk about how he could not have become the world’s most famous vegetarian
- even they could not have done it without the Beatles giving them a platform.
Neither Paul nor Ringo have so far appeared on a fan podcast, so join us in trying to make that happen -
and have some fun along the way.
Let us know if you want to join that particular campaign!
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To kick off season 1, Mark Hooper and Des Burkinshaw discuss the origins of Without the Beatles - and throw in teaser quotes from some of the guests already recorded - Al Jardine, Nancy Sinatra, Michael Palin, David Attenborough, and Richie Sambora.
Also includes a short film featuring the Beatles' journey of Jaime Noel, a music producer from Miami, whose dream is to work in Abbey Road.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
YouTube video version of the episode
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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Motorhead frontman, the late great Lemmy Kilminster, gave us a lengthy filmed interview a few years before he died, recounting his visits to the Cavern and told us why Paul McCartney is a genius. This interview is entirely unheard.
Also includes a short film featuring the Beatles' journey of Liverpudlian songwriter Paul Mannion.
Here’s a snippet from the video version of the podcast.
While the audio podcast is free to all on all the usual platforms, the full video version is only available (as well as an extended interview) to Patreon subscribers. Audio links below.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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The film director and member of Monty Python traces his Beatles' influence back to the day he stood outside their New York Hotel room in 1964 filming their window with his 8mm camera. And then, 14 years later, he provided George's Handmade Films with its biggest hit, Time Bandits.
An uncompromising interview with one of cinema's greats, followed up in a later episode by an interview with Sir Michael Palin and the late great Neil Innes, frequent Python collaborator, and the man behind the greatest Beatles' tribute of all, The Rutles.
Also includes a short film featuring the Beatles' journey of Annie Shepperd OBE, a key figure in the greening of UK business, and former CEO of Salix, once voted best company to work for by the Sunday Times.
Here’s a snippet from the video version of the podcast.
While the audio podcast is free to all on all the usual platforms, the full video version is only available (as well as an extended interview) to Patreon subscribers. Audio links below.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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Lol became famous as singer and songwriter of 10cc, but went on to make a bigger dent in popular culture as one of the most important promo directors of the 80s. Lol went on to work with Paul, George and Ringo and you don't want to miss this hilarious account of those years. Kevin Godley, Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart of 10cc have also been interviewed.
Also includes a short film with Mark featuring the Beatles' journey of author, Dave Bedford - the man who was prescribed the Beatles when he became ill.
Sample video clip:
A full video version and the extended interview rushes are available to Patreon Subscribers.
The audio is available on all platforms.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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The most famous designer of the 60s, famous before the Beatles, Mary Quant was there to see the impact the Beatles - and their partners - had on the Swinging Sixties.
Mary died in 2023, but this previously unseen interview with Des captures her memories and carefree spirit.
Here’s a snippet of the video version.
While the audio podcast is free to all on all the usual platforms, the full video version is only available (as well as an extended interview) to Patreon subscribers. Audio links below.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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Steve has talked about the Beatles many times - how they influenced him and Bruce Springsteen to set up a band. In this interview, he goes much further analysing the Fabs' influence and what he would like to do to preserve rock'n'roll for future generations.
Also includes an interview with Summer Litchfield, daughter of One Hand Clapping director, David Litchfield - recalling her childhood hanging out with the McCartneys and Wings.
Here's a video clip from this episode.
While the audio podcast is free to all on all the usual platforms, the full video version is only available (as well as an extended interview) to Patreon subscribers. Audio links below.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
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Stop the Cavalry hitmaker, Jona Lewie, hosts Des & Mark for a festive cuppa to discuss Christmas songs, the impact of the Beatles, and how he feels about John Lennon’s murder keeping Cavalry off the top spot.
Christmas treat:
Full episode available for free as a video on YouTube (normally Patreon Subscribers only):
As usual, the podcast is available on all the usual platforms for free.
Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/without-the-beatles/id1771087283
Spotify Podcasts:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Y1lvtv4rq8oPw1bycJgJu?si=d21e567fccd14bac
Amazon Podcasts:
Please consider supporting us on Patreon. We have no corporate funding whatsoever!
SEASON 1 OVERVIEW
If you want access to the video versions of the show, extended interviews with the star guests,
exclusive bonus content… then please consider supporting us via Patreon
About your co-hosts
“I’ve seen The Beatles as teachers/mentors since I
was a kid. But as a writer,
I do think they have the best plotline I’ve ever read.
Looking forward to exploring this world with Mark and our brilliant guests.”
Des Burkinshaw
Producer/Director/Author
Mark Hooper
Editor/Journalist/Author
“I can’t remember a time The Beatles weren’t in my life or soundtracking my day. The first time I was conscious of them was hearing my dad sing Two of Us with his friend at a barbecue.”
