I am the EggPod: Recent Episodes
I am the EggPod
Beatles podcast.
A jaunty stroll through Pepperland discussing The Beatles & solo Beatle albums with a pot pourri of delicious guests.
The I am the EggPod podcasts aim to bring a lighthearted side to the Beatles (and solo Beatles) studio albums, with a series of amazing guests.
If you’re after facts, figures, numbers and data, then you may wish to explore other podcasts. These podcasts are the equivalent of sitting in a pub, chatting and chewing the fat.
The shows are hosted by Chris Shaw who can be found on Twitter at @ChrisShawEditor
Andrew Milton from Parlogram discusses the December 1964 issue of RAVE with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andrew and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/ - to listen to the whole interview ad-free go to https://www.patreon.com/eggpod
Musical absurdist Ron Geesin discusses his work, and the road to co-writing Pink Floyd's first number one album Atom Heart Mother via an article in the 8 March 1969 issue of Melody Maker. To read along visit https://iamtheeggpod.com
Mary Cockram aka 'Anne Collingham', Joint National Secretary of The Official Beatles Fan Club, discusses the April 1965 issue of Beatles Monthly and her memories of this incredible time, with Chris Shaw.
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Andy Bown from The Herd - and Status Quo - discusses his career via an article in the 20 April 1968 of Record Mirror, with Chris Shaw. To read this issue click here: https://tinyurl.com/mv7atu6w
A playlist of this week's top 30 singles is here: https://iamtheeggpod.com/
Part 2 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8
A playlist of this issue's top 30 singles is available at https://iamtheeggpod.com/
Part 1 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8
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Gail Renard dons her floral crown, adjusts her Mary Quant maxi-skirt, and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud
Gail Renard wears flowers in her hair and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud
Part 2 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy
Part 1 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy
Part 2 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/5n975t4x
Part 1 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is available at https://www.iamtheeggpod.com/
Samira Ahmed discusses the 10 July 1964 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with Samira and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com
Part 2 of 2. Mark Lewisohn discusses the 4 January 1962 issue of Mersey Beat with Chris Shaw. To read along, visit https://iamtheeggpod.com
Part 1 of 2. Mark Lewisohn discusses the 4 January 1962 issue of Mersey Beat with Chris Shaw. To read along, visit https://iamtheeggpod.com
Behind the scenes of the final Eggpod. Recoded by Rob Manuel and hosted by The Big Beatles Sort Out.
Samira Ahmed, Mark Lewisohn and David Janson discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw.
Stuart Maconie, David Quantick and Laurence Rickard discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw. Plus special guests Alex Lowe, Rob Manuel and Kevin Eldon.
Eleanor Gray and Vikki Reilly discuss the first in The Beatles' Anthology series of albums with Chris Shaw.
Guitar legend Earl Slick discusses the 1980 recording sessions for John & Yoko's Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey, with Chris Shaw.
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A review of the special screening of Let It Be in London on 7th May 2024 - with comments from Stuart Maconie, Matt Everitt, John Simm, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Guy Pratt and Eddie Izzard.
A review of the special screening of Let It Be in London on 7th May 2024 - with comments from Stuart Maconie, Matt Everitt, John Simm, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Guy Pratt and Eddie Izzard.
Songwriter and producer Owen Parker discusses The Beatles' 2006 remix/mashup album - and Circue du Soleil soundtrack - Love. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Omega Auctions Manager, Dan Muscatelli-Hampson discusses the contents of Ringo Starr's personal cassette recordings from 1966-67. With Chris Shaw.
Brian and Michael D'Addario from The Lemon Twigs discuss the Beatles songs that have most influenced them - as well as their forthcoming album 'A Dream is All We Know' - with Chris Shaw.
Award-winning tv writer and producer Chris Chibnall, discusses The Beatles’ “The First U.S. Visit” dvd, and the legacy of the Maysles brothers’ documentary. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt discuss Ringo Starr's 1999 Christmas album 'I Wanna be Santa Claus' with Chris Shaw.
Actor Michael Fenton Stevens chooses five Beatles moments he would like to put in his own time capsule. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds discusses The Beatles' 1966 masterpiece 'Revolver' with Chris Shaw.
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.
Author and journalist Lesley-Ann Jones discusses the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound, with Chris Shaw.
Writer and actor Laurence Rickard discusses The Beatles' Sgt Pepper sessions, included in 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 1 July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by special guests Samira Ahmed, Stuart Maconie and David Quantick.
Beatles author Steve Matteo discusses The Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour with Chris Shaw.
Musician and podcaster Paul Abbott discusses The Beatles' First - aka the 1961 Tony Sheridan Hamburg recordings - with Chris Shaw
Samira Ahmed discusses the newly-discovered audio of The Beatles' live performance at Stowe School on 4th April 1963, with Chris Shaw.
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.
Writer and Backlisted co-host And Miller discusses John & Yoko’s 1972 album ‘Some Time in New York City’ with Chris Shaw.
Writer, broadcaster and podcaster Sam Delaney discusses Paul McCartney's 1988 album Choba B CCCP, with Chris Shaw.
Michael Lindsay-Hogg discusses his experience of directing The Beatles' Let it Be movie. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Google Data Editor, Simon Rogers, examines what Beatles fans across the globe are searching for. The latest trends, the most searched songs and albums, the most-asked questions - and much more.
Andrew Male, Jude Rogers and Samira Ahmed discuss their favourite Paul McCartney moment with Chris Shaw.
Andy Dawson, Martin Carr and Annie Nightingale discuss their favourite Paul McCartney moment with Chris Shaw.
The Anchoress, Geoff Lloyd and Sara Gibbs discuss their favourite Paul McCartney moment with Chris Shaw.
Jason Hazeley, Rachel Burden and Ben Wheatley discuss their favourite Paul McCartney moment with Chris Shaw.
John Lennon's sister Julia Baird shares her memories of their Liverpool childhood, with Chris Shaw.
Podcaster Phoebe Lorde discusses Paul McCartney's 1983 album 'Pipes of Peace' with Chris Shaw.
Dramatist, author and playwright Dan Rebellato discusses Paul McCartney's 1980 album McCartney II, with Chris Shaw.
Comedian and musician Mitch Benn discusses day 22 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Friday 31st January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Stuart Maconie discusses day 21 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Thursday 30th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster, author and musician Matt Everitt discusses day 20 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Wednesday 29th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Actor Margaret Cabourn-Smith discusses day 19 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Tuesday 28th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster and writer Bob Fischer discusses day 18 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Monday 27th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster Julia Raeside discusses day 17 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Sunday 26th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
BBC producer Nelson Kumah discusses day 16 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Saturday 25th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster Nicky Campbell discusses day 15 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Friday 24th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Arts & entertainment writer Clair Woodward discusses day 14 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Thursday 23rd January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Author and podcaster John Rain discusses day 13 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Wednesday 22nd January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
RetroTube hosts Adam Leslie and Heather Wainwright discuss day 12 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Tuesday 21st January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Rob Manuel discusses day 11 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Monday 20th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Dan Schreiber discusses days 9 & 10 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Tues 14th & Weds 15th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Writer and podcaster Eleanor Gray discusses day 8 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Monday 13th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Comedian and broadcaster Elis James discusses day 7 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Friday 10th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Author and illustrator Nadia Shireen discusses day 6 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Thursday 9th January - with Chris Shaw.
Author, writer and Backlisted co-host Andy Miller discusses day 5 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Wednesday 8th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Beatles author Vikki Reilly discusses day 4 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Tuesday 7th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Musician, author and podcaster Felix White discusses day 3 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Monday 6th January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Comedy writer Joel Morris discusses day 2 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Friday 3rd January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Actor John Bradley discusses day 1 of Peter Jackson's Get Back - Thursday 2nd January 1969 - with Chris Shaw.
Samira Ahmed discusses her interview with Paul McCartney at the Royal Festival Hall, ith Chris Shaw.
Author and cultural historian John Higgs discusses The Beatles' singles with Chris Shaw.
Musician and producer Andy Bell discusses The Beatles' 1966 masterpiece 'Revolver' with Chris Shaw.
Diana Erickson returns to discuss John Lennon's 1974 album 'Walls and Bridges" with Chris Shaw.
Producer, musician and one half of The Fireman, Youth discusses making Electric Arguments with Paul McCartney. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Musician and author Felix White discusses The Beatles' 1968 Esher Demos, with Chris Shaw.
Author and journalist Ian Leslie picks 12 songs that celebrate the best of Paul McCartney. With Chris Shaw.
Comedian, presenter and songwriter Jay Foreman discusses the original motion picture soundtrack of The Beatles' Help! with Chris Shaw
Sodajerker on Songwriting hosts Brian O'Connor and Simon Barber discuss Paul McCartney and Wings' Red Rose Speedway, with Chris Shaw
Emmy Award winning screenwriter and author, David Quantick discusses Paul McCartney's 1978 retrospective - Wings Greatest - with Chris Shaw
Beatles author Vikki Reilly discusses Beatlemania via The Beatles Past Masters Volume One, with Chris Shaw
Author Graeme Thomson discusses George Harrison's 1968 debut album 'Wonderwall Music' with Chris Shaw.
Writer and broadcaster Bob Fischer discusses Paul McCartney's 1989 album 'Flowers in the Dirt' with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster, journalist and author Rob Crossan discusses Ringo Starr's 1970 debut album Sentimental Journey, with Chris Shaw.
Producer at BBC Sport, Nelson Kumah discusses The Beatles' 1996 album Anthology 3, with Chris Shaw.
Comedy writer Joel Morris discusses George Harrison's 1973 album, Living in the Material World, with Chris Shaw.
Journalist, writer and broadcaster Pete Paphides discusses Paul McCartney & Wings' 1973 album, Band on the Run, with Chris Shaw.
Radio 4 and 4 Extra producer, Laura Grimshaw discusses The Rutles' 1978 soundtrack album, with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster, author and musician, Matt Everitt discusses McCartney III with Chris Shaw.
Radio 6 Music broadcaster Shaun Keaveny discusses The Beatles' 1967 masterpiece Sgt. Pepper's Loneley Hearts Club Band, with Chris Shaw
Journalist, broadcaster and podcaster Samira Ahmed discusses The Beatles Live at the BBC, with Chris Shaw.
Writer, David Quantick discusses Paul McCartney's 2018 album 'Egypt Station' with Chris Shaw.
Author, cultural historian and presenter, Tom Holland discusses John Lennon's 1975 hand-picked compilation 'Shaved Fish', with Chris Shaw.
Actor, and the man who brought Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones to life, John Bradley discusses The Beatles Rarities, with Chris Shaw.
Clairvoyant, medium and psychic, Clinton Baptiste uses his gift to contact John Lennon. Hosted by Chris Shaw.
Director, producer and filmmaker, Chris Purcell and music writer, Martin Ruddock, discuss the 1977 album 'The Beatles at The Hollywood Bowl' with Chris Shaw.
Writer and Editor, Media Desk at The New York Times, Jim Windolf discusses Wings' 1975 album 'Venus and Mars' with Chris Shaw.
Dramatist, author and playwright, Dan Rebellato discusses Ringo Starr's 1973 quasi-Beatles reunion album 'Ringo', with Chris Shaw.
Comedian, writer and actor, Jack Carroll, discusses Paul McCartney's 1970 debut album - McCartney - with Chris Shaw.
Beatles expert Diana Erickson discusses Wings' 1971 debut album, Wild Life, with Chris Shaw.
Bafta Award-winning writer, performer, producer and author, Gail Renard shares her memories of growing up in Montreal throughout Beatlemania, psychedelia and beyond, with Chris Shaw.
Journalist, broadcaster and podcaster, Samira Ahmed, discusses The Beatles' Yellow Submarine Songtrack album, with Chris Shaw.
Academy Award winning film composer, Steven Price, discusses Paul McCartney's 1997 album Flaming Pie, with Chris Shaw.
Author and Backlisted co-host, Andy Miller, discusses Paul McCartney's 1982 album Tug of War, with Chris Shaw.
Emmy Award winning screenwriter and author, David Quantick, discusses John Lennon's 1971 album, Imagine, with Chris Shaw.
Radio producer, host of the No Such Thing as a Fish podcast, QI Elf and author, Dan Schreiber discusses Paul McCartney’s 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, with Chris Shaw. (Part two)
Radio producer, host of the No Such Thing as a Fish podcast, QI Elf and author, Dan Schreiber discusses Paul McCartney's 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, with Chris Shaw. (Part one)
Writer, author and podcaster, Tim Worthington discusses The Beatles' 1969 album Yellow Submarine with Chris Shaw
The second part of BBC broadcaster, author and musician, Matt Everitt, discussing The Beatles / 1967-1970 with Chris Shaw.
TV and radio comedy writer, author and co-host of Rule of Three podcast, Jason Hazeley discusses the "missing Beatles album" Get Back, with Chris Shaw.
Part one of two: BBC broadcaster, author and musician, Matt Everitt discusses The Beatles / 1967-1970 with host, Chris Shaw.
Dramatist, author and playwright, Dan Rebellato discusses Back to the Egg - Wings' final album - with Chris Shaw
Author, historian and the world's leading authority on The Beatles, Mark Lewisohn, discusses The Beatles' Star-Club tapes with Chris Shaw.
Best selling author and Smersh Pod host, John Rain, discusses Paul & Linda McCartney's 1971 album - Ram - with Chris Shaw.
BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast hosts, Rachel Burden and Nicky Campbell, discuss The Beatles' Abbey Road outtakes with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster, journalist, writer and podcaster, Samira Ahmed, discusses George Harrison's self-titled 1979 album with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster and writer, Iain Lee, discusses Paul McCartney's 2007 album Memory Almost Full with Chris Shaw.
Writer, novelist and cultural historian, John Higgs, Rushes by The Fireman (aka Paul McCartney and Youth) with Chris Shaw.
Journalist, TV and radio presenter, Nicky Campbell discusses George Harrison's 1976 album Thirty Three & 1/3 with Chris Shaw
Journalist and broadcaster, Rachel Burden, discusses The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour with Chris Shaw
Actor, comedian and broadcaster, Sanjeev Bhaskar, discusses The Beatles' 1965 album, Help! with Chris Shaw.
Emmy Award winning writer, David Quantick, discusses Wings' London Town with Chris Shaw.
Part 2 of 2. Broadcaster, writer and podcaster, Geoff Lloyd, discusses disc 2 of The Beatles’ Anthology 2 with Chris Shaw.
Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, Neil Innes chats about The Rutles, Monty Python, ukuleles, The Bonzos, his friendship with George Harrison and his favourite tracks from Abbey Road.
Big thanks to Thomas McConnell.
Part 1 of 2. Broadcaster, writer and podcaster, Geoff Lloyd, discusses disc 1 of Anthology 2 with Chris Shaw.
Broadcaster, author and tip top Britpop drummer, Matt Everitt discusses The Beatles' 1965 classic Rubber Soul with host, Chris Shaw.
In this episode B3ta co-founder Rob Manuel returns to discuss the 1970 album ‘John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band’ with host, Chris Shaw
Journalist and broadcaster, Samira Ahmed, makes a welcome return to discuss The Beatles debut album 'Please Please Me' with Chris Shaw
A special bonus episode of I am the EggPod with highlights, outtakes and exclusive new interviews from this year's episodes.
See you in 2019...
It's Christmas! And to celebrate, comedy writers Jason Hazeley and Joel Morris join in the festivities by discussing 'From Then To You' - The Beatles' 1970 compilation of the fan club flexis.
BBC broadcaster, writer, Old Grey Whistle presenter - and LEGEND - Annie Nightingale, discusses the events surrounding John Lennon's 1980 album Double Fantasy.
Broadcaster, writer, ex-Smash Hits editor and the man who launched Q, Mojo and The Word, David Hepworth discusses the 1963 album With The Beatles with Chris Shaw
Multivocalist, musician and creative genius, Beardyman discusses Paul McCartney's McCartney II with Chris Shaw
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Broadcaster, writer and one half of 7A Records, Iain Lee, discusses Paul McCartney's Give My Regards to Broad Street with Chris Shaw
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White Album 50th Anniversary Special - Part 2
Emmy Award winning journalist, radio and screenwriter, David Quantick discusses The White Album with Chris Shaw
White Album 50th Anniversary Special - Part 1
Emmy Award winning journalist, radio and screenwriter, David Quantick discusses The White Album with Chris Shaw
Journalist, broadcaster and writer Samira Ahmed (@SamiraAhmedUK), discusses A Hard Day's Night by The Beatles with host, Chris Shaw (@ChrisShawEditor)
Comedian, songwriter and presenter, Jay Foreman, discusses Revolver by The Beatles with host, Chris Shaw
Dramatist, playwright, author and teacher, Dan Rebellato discusses The Beatles’ Let it Be with Chris Shaw
Actress, singer, songwriter, comedian - and Paul McCartney's second cousin - Kate Robbins discusses Abbey Road with Chris Shaw
Film director, Ben Wheatley and Smershpod host, John Rain discuss Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band with Chris Shaw