Talks With John Podcast: Recent Episodes
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John Lennon changed the world...not just with his music, but with words, his thoughts, his humor, his hopes and dreams. Talks with John lets you eavesdrop on their conversations about everything from today's headlines to music, art, politics and more...interlaced with stories from John's personal and musical past..and told with John's ironic humor and sarcasm
John and Tammy talk about being rejected and what revenge could look like. What's the big deal with girls and make-up! John finds out that's it's as much fun as shaving every day! And the concept of the difference between boys and girls takes a new spin. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
Tammy tells John about her good friend Don Grady and his music.
John explains his relationship with his assistant Fred Seaman and the role he played in John's life.
And Tammy tells John about a piece of cake he would not like to eat!
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John and Tammy talk about the songs you hear in commercials - including many of The Beatles hits.
Tammy lets John know why her asthma doctor is so special and what his take is on the recent COVID surge.
And if John had been an Olympian - what sport would it be in?
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Tammy invites John into her studio and he learns more about digital editing.
John has done many movies like Help and A Hard Days Night, but now he is trying his hand at directing.
And John and Tammy talk about the Olympics - could John have been an Olympian?
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John talks about England after the war and the aftermath of rationing, while Tammy surprises John with stories her mom told her about her experiences.
Special effects have John's attention as he starts work on producing his first film.
And John is questioning whether he should make a movie or an episodic show.
Plus more insights into some classic Beatles tunes.
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Tammy's new podcast is out - United States of Animals - and John learns about fire monkeys.
The Summer Olympics have caught John's attention and one track star in particular.
And John says we can thank Mercury in Retrograde for all the world's most recent craziness.
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John talks about his police violence and his own experiences with the law.
John was a big experimenter with drugs -as were all the Beatles - and Tammy tells him about what used to put the 'up' in Seven Up and Coca-Cola.
And John and Tammy talk about the big difference between fans and groupies.
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John talks about how he used to be a tough guy in his youth and how that spilled over into his marriage to Cynthia.
Tammy and John talk about what rides used to require an "E" ticket at Disneyland and some of the "A" ticket rides.
And John remembers his first look at the Brill Building in New York, where the Beatles were expected to clock in at 8 and start writing songs.
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John and Tammy talk about the cities they grew up in and Tammy tells John about a special honor in her hometown of Long Beach.
Magic and magician's illusions - do you tell the secrets or don't you.
And as they say in show business - 'The Show Must Go On' - John talks about times he would rather not have been a Beatle.
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John and Tammy talk about the Masters of the Impossible - Siegfried and Roy - and Tammy tells John what it's like to be eye-to-eye with a tiger.
John is getting more interested in podcasting but wonders what he could podcast about.
And another passing has caught John's attention - famous attorney F. Lee Bailey - which brings up some OJ Simpson trial stories.
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John is a big WIzard of Oz fan and Tammy helps him solve some of the movie's mysteries.
John and Tammy have strong feelings about what should happen to those involved in the January 6th insurrection at the Capitol.
And John talks about something amazing that he had in the back of his psychedelic Rolls Royce.
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John and Tammy talk about the Queen's dorgies and what happened to one of her new puppies.
John has met Tammy's deaf dog Marshmallow and learns how to communicate with a dog that cannot hear.
John's identity as a Beatle continues to confound him all these years later.
Tammy and John compare their growing up with the story of actress Patty Duke's childhood.
And John has a new take on an Everly Brothers' tune.
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John is eyeing a new guitar and tell us why.
There really are words to the song Louie, Louie - Tammy and John compare notes on what they really are.
And imagine finding love letters thought to have been lost forever. John has a story.
Plus new music that harkens back the The Beatles beginnings.
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John talks about "Happiness is a Warm Gun' and how he really feels about guns. John is eyeing an electric car - Tammy tells him why it might not be such a good idea. And John is going high tech with a new computer but he still isn't a fan of digital recordings. Find us at: TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about why the Carpenters were so good and Tammy tells him about going to the movies with Richard and Karen back in the 70s.
John has gone pop again with a new song.
And John still thinks bags are a good thing - to be in! www.TalksWithJohn.com
If John had not become a Beatle, he might have become a judge.
John and Tammy pay homage to Les McKeown of the Bay City Rollers and John does his rendition of SATURDAY!
Plus thoughts on the (maybe) Good King William. And a brand new song from John!
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John is still trying to figure out to help the world find peace.
John is turning a wall of Tammy's garage into a green-screen room so he can shoot videos there.
Yoko and he have made a big decision!
And a preview of John's latest song - that reminds us of some of his classic Beatles' hits!
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John is rocked by the death of Prince Philip and Tammy is worried about the Queen.
The latest on John and Tammy's upcoming second COVID vaccinations.
Tammy pays tribute to her hometown of Long Beach. And John learns more about tortoises than he ever thought he would.
Plus John's been recording again and he's gone a new direction.
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John loves art and now he's decided to paint a wall of Tammy's garage green (his favorite color) so he can use it as a green screen for videos. John and Tammy talk about the fact that no one dresses up any more and Tammy recalls a time in Las Vegas when Bobby Hatfield of The Righteous Brothers made sure she dressed up for a special event. John plays one of his new songs - and he's gone back to his love of rockabilly with it. find us at: TalksWithJohn.com
John and Tammy talk about the newest heir to the throne.
Tammy tells John all about the birds and the bees. And John agrees that Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus.
Plus John admits that he is hiding something from Yoko!
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John explains The Beatles relationship with Badfinger and how both bands were ripped off for a lot of money.
Tammy and John talk about the COVID-19 vaccines and whether or not to get a vaccination while Tammy explains what is happening to COVID Long Haulers.
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John describes his 'fat Elvis' period as he calls it.
Tammy and John discuss the rift in the royal family.
And John has finally decided to do it - re-record some of his Beatles' classics.
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John still hasn't gotten the hang of Zooming, but he's better at it than Prince Charles. Tammy updates John on the pandemic and vaccines. Mary Anne or Ginger, who would John go for? John is missing his best friend ever Stuart Sutcliffe. And John's song writing jag continues. find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John and Tammy are worried about the people in Texas but Tammy has some great news about the animals there.
If the Beatles hadn't made it big, John talks about what his ordinary life would have been like.
And, there is new music!
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John is sick of people trying to get things from him.
Are Yoko and John about to finally call it quits?
John explains to Tammy why some people think women go to college - she is not impressed.
And John sings some early Beatles songs that go with his feelings.
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John talks about what it was like on Febuary 9th, 1964 when The Beatles were introduced to America on the Ed Sullivan show.
Conspiracy theories abound - what do John and Tammy believe to be true.
And if John went back to school, what would he study.
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John and Tammy honor Sir Tom Moore, talk about a tiny sea creature that may hold the answer to COVID and John is trying ready to stream something amazing!
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John and Tammy reflect on the new President and what happened to the old one. John's been to the dentist again - does he have another 32-thousand dollar tooth? And Tammy helps John understand his cats. find us at:
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The pandemic has John and Tammy worried but in different ways.
John and Tammy both had bad eyesight as kids - but they shared a secret world.
John talks about soulmates and why he needed Yoko despite what everyone else in the world thought of her.
This is going to be a different kind of New Years.
John and Tammy talk about spending last New Year's Eve and Day together.
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John and Tammy talk about the pandemic and what we have lost in the last 8 months. John explains why he never stopped kids from climbing all over his psychedelic Rolls Royce back in the Beatles' hey day. Actor Mickey Rourke is catching John's attention. And will 2020 ever end - and what could 2021 bring - John and Tammy weigh in on that one! Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John and Tammy talk about the ongoing ballot debate and speculate on ways to get the President to leave the White House.
TV-watching fanatic John remembers Alex Trebek and how much a fan he was of Jeopardy.
Tammy reveals some little known fact about I Love Lucy that blows John away.
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John talks about being bullied when he was a kid and why it happened. Both Tammy and John are very nearsighted and for John that proved to be a benefit during Beatlemania. And John and Tammy have very different feelings about how this Major League Baseball season ended. Find us at www.TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about potential changes in the world after the election.
Could a band like The Beatles ever exist again?
John and Tammy take a look back at favorite commercials of the 1960s.
And Tammy reunites with world-famous magician Rick Thomas and John gets into magic.
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John recalls his conversation with legendary Fifth Beatle Dave Hull who passed away on October 15 and why he didn't like Dave in the 1960s. Tigers were once all the rage in magic show in Las Vegas - Tammy and John talk about wild animals have vanished from stages on the strip. And we all are wearing masks these days - but what are Tammy and John wearing. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about his 80th birthday, what he wanted and what he received. Sean and Julian got together publicly for the first time in honor of John's birthday and some of what they said surprised him. Tammy and John talk about teaching in this pandemic world and about one teacher whose social media meltdown may have done some good! find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John has a lot to say about COVID-19 in the White House. Tammy contemplates selling John's recently pulled tooth - he's thinking about making it into a necklace. And John reveals what he wants for his 80th birthday, but Tammy doesn't think he will get it.
John talks about his mistakes in the 1960s and how he has changed. The 1964 World's Fair was in New York and John was there. Tammy and John talk about the possibility of him doing new music. And John and Tammy weigh in on taking a gondola to Dodger Stadium. Find us at:
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John and Tammy talk about the wildfires and John's take on climate change. Tammy recalls getting her first VCR to record a Monkees Marathon and John talks about hanging out with Micky Dolenz. And find out if John can dance and do the Hustle! Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John and Tammy talk about the real life COVID-19 experience of one of Tammy's friends. John learns about "COVID Calm'. John had his Rolls Royce painted psychedelic colors back in the 1960s - did he care what anyone thought? John talks about meeting Queen Elizabeth and later sending back his MBE - but does he really still have it? Find us at; www.TalksWithJohn.com
John is getting really sick of the COVID-19 pandemic and has some ideas about it. As a Beatle we always saw John playing guitar - is he now switching to playing bass? He's found someone to make him a bass guitar exactly the way he wants it. John and Tammy talk about their first guitars - Tammy got hers with Blue Chip stamps. John admits that his 'hard luck growing up story' was always a bit embellished. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about the Beatles performance on American Bandstand while Tammy talks about her friendship with Dick Clark. The pandemic is getting John and Tammy down - they consider how the world will change in its aftermath. John wonders why radio has changed so much - John and Tammy remember the greatest DJs of all time and discuss what Alan Freed did for black artists.
John talks about his latest experience dealing with people at COVID19. Why won't the world ever learn from it's mistakes - John is still wondering after all these years. Tammy and John talk about what it would be like to start life over again - John reveals what he would've rather done with his life. John's Rolls Royce is now making money for someone - he's actually ok with that. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about his best friend Stuart Sutcliffe and their friendship. The differences between how John and Paul recorded songs - Paul was a perfectionist and drove John crazy. John and Tammy talk about dealing with people who suddenly pop into your life out of nowhere. Find us online at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
The pandemic continues - John and Tammy talk about burning out. John wonders if there is any real reason to have a Major League Baseball season in 2020. Miami 1964 was a wild time for The Beatles. John talks about music contracts and how and why The Beatles lost control of their own music. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John's latest thoughts about the COVID-19 crisis and why people won't wear masks. Musings about what would have happened if John had never met Paul McCartney. Tammy and John talk about music licensing and what The Beatles wanted to do with their music in later years. John and Tammy talk about Julian Lennon and @SeanOnoLennon and how they turned out. Find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
John talks about why some Beatles' records are worth more than others and what one of his own teeth sold for at auction. Tammy and John discuss the world in the COVID-19 era. John reveals details about his very first crush. find us at: www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 55- Covidiots, Ringo at 80 & Cardboard Fans
John talks about himself, @RingoStarr and @PaulMcCartney getting older. Covidiots - John and Tammy talk about COVID-19 and how people are reacting to it. And with sporting events about to start up again, what's with cardboard fans? www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 54 - Spirits, Statues & Read My Lips
John has been experiencing some ghostly happenings in the studio, Tammy helps him understand them. John reveals his own encounter with an alien being and what he did with the souvenir it left behind. The national movement to remove certain statues has both Tammy and John Concerned. And John talks about what kind of mask he's wearing during the pandemic and why he can't communicate. www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 53 - Passwords, Juneteenth and Clues
John is fed up with online passwords. Tammy and John discuss Juneteenth and how to celebrate diversity. John tells the story behind the clues and speculation over "I bury Paul" - "Paul is dead" TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 52 -Screams, Letting go & Socializing
John explains why he and John often scream before and during their songs. Tammy and John talk about what it takes to let go - John explains what he needed to leave The Beatles. And is this world ready to begin socializing again, John and Tammy have differing views. TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 51 - Tattoos, Haircuts & Creative Loneliness.
John talks about wanting to create one more musical miracle and how creating can make a person very lonely. John and Tammy celebrate their first haircuts since the pandemic started. He says it was actually longer than when they did the Abbey Road Album. John compares The Beatles hair cuts to the Tattoo craze of today - Tammy is not crazy about it. And what is on the calendar, now that things are starting to open up again - apparently a lot! www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 50 - Restauranting, Racism Revisited & Values
John contemplates the pros and cons of going back to a restaurant - now that they've reopened. John and Tammy wonder if there will ever really be peace - something John talked about all his life - especially in his song Imagine. And John and Tammy compare the values they grew up with as Baby Boomers to the values or today's younger generation. Plus John talks about Paul McCartney and the early years of The Beatles. www.TalkWithJohn.com
Episode 49 - Corruption, Snow White and Mimes
John gives his latest take on the pandemic. John and Tammy look into whether the government part of the COVID-19 crisis? Tammy adds to her Snow White collection with John's approval. John tries to figure out what mimes are all about. John talks about the mini coopers he and George Harrison used to have and why Paul McCartney didn't have one. TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 48 - Astrid Kirchherr, Quitting People & Broadcast Implosion
John talks about his first meeting with Astrid Kirchher while the band was still the Quarrymen and how she influenced success of The Beatles by creating their signature haircuts. Sometimes the wrong people sneak into your life, John and Tammy are slowly weeding them out. And a look at how the pandemic is changing music and broadcasting - probably forever! TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 47 - Trophies, Soulmates and Virtual Proms John once received the MBE from the Royal Family, but gave it back. Now he seems to be into awards! Tammy and John talk about finding that perfect person with John reflecting on his first time meeting Yoko. And Tammy wants to know what John thinks would have happened if they'd worn their leather jackets on their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964! www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 46 - Streaming, Disneyland Cats & False Friends John stays cool during the pandemic with his first ever streaming project, but worries that the Internet might break. Tammy reveals another secret about Disneyland - and they're famous. John talks about getting rid of the friends he's had since his Beatles' days who aren't really friends at all! www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 45 - False Nails, Bottle Babies & Vegetarianism
John and Tammy talk about changes in lifestyle during the pandemic – including John doing his own haircut
Worries about the country opening up again
John applauds Paul on his recent performances to aid the fight against the coronavirus
A concert aboard a train – John wants to do one
John is falling in love with kittens
John explains why the coat he wore on the rooftop didn’t fit
John talks about the time The Beatles played in front of nude girls
Episode 44 - Zooming, Distancing & Come Together Club
John is learning more about the technology behind Zoom and is intrigued.
As the Coronavirus Pandemic wears on, John and Tammy talk about what the future will be like. John talks about his weird experience with social distancing. And find out how you can spend an evening with John and Tammy without even leaving your house! www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 43- Secret Eggs, Sleeping Beauty and No Make-up
John and Tammy are still trying to figure out the coronavirus and living through a pandemic
John always gets his flu show - Tammy explains why she doesn't
The United States has ‘secret egg farms’. John finds out why.
John has written a song for Tammy – find out about its debut
During a pandemic – do you have to shave or do make-up?
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Episode 42- DNR, Crowded Shelters & Virtual Performances
John and Tammy talk about living during the coronavirus pandemic
John is concerned that not everyone will get the care they need.
Tammy talks about the impact the coronavirus is having on animal shelters and rescues
Virtual concerts – will John do one?
Virtual teaching – Tammy is trying to make it work for her college students
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Episode 41 - Shutdowns, Bidets & Windscreens John and Tammy talk about the world shutting down and the latest on the coronavirus. John has a theory about where the coronavirus came from.
Tammy is concerned about more than COVID19.
What it’s like to be a newscaster during the pandemic?
The BIG announcement – John and Tammy’s new project
John has fallen in love with…!
Tammy tries to convince John he should do a virtual concert.
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Episode 40 - My Corona, Rolling the Dice & Class Reunion -John and Tammy's first thoughts on the coronavirus and what's really going on. -Is there a podcast on the coronavirus in their future? -John thinks he knows what people are looking for during the pandemic. -John is going hi-tech with a new operating system on his computer - what could go wrong? -Tammy's new animal-related podcast is getting a theme song created by John. -Four newborn kittens have arrived - John is officially in love with one of them. -Why does news have to be negative. Tammy explains it to John. -John and Tammy talk about an evening spent with NBC Weathercaster Fritz Coleman. -Tammy's college cheerleader and band reunion is coming - and John gets to be a part of it. -John doubts how a bridge swaying and swinging could be a good thing. www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 39: Alien Glove, Inheritances and Virus Attack
-Michael Jackson – an alien? John and Tammy discover what’s behind the rumor
-John talks about being the Chief Beatle
-John is getting his own radio show
-Voting 2020 – John’s impression after voting in the primary
-John talks about leaving his money to his children – or not
-Tammy spends a lot of money – John tries to figure out why
-The dangers of eBay
-John is thinking about a Mini Cooper, like the one he used to have in the ‘60s
-John talks about the panic surrounding the Coronavirus
-John explains why Keith Richards used to get dialysis
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Episode 38 - Publishing Blues, Pandemics and My Car the Actor
-John explains how The Beatles lost control of their own songs and millions of dollars
-John has an interesting take on Beatlemania and tribute bands
-The Democratic debates have John intrigued
-Trump continues to infuriate John
-John and Tammy talk about the coronavirus
-"Thoughts are things" -John explains
-Musclecar Mania - John finds out there could be a Dodge Challenger in his future
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Episode 37 - Hollywood Fixers, Public Insecurities & Post Valentine's Blues
John reflects on the Academy Awards
John regrets something he said to Judy Garland in the 1960s
Some amazing collectibles are delivered to the studio – John learns about them.
John talks about the fantasies fans used to make up about him and the rest of The Beatles
John and Tammy talk about their upcoming stage show.
John remembers what he thought on the plane coming to America to be on the Ed Sullivan show in 1964
Why did Brian Epstein make The Beatles wear suits on the show? John explains
A few more final Valentine’s Day thoughts
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Episode 36 - Thalidomide, Private Islands & Valentine's Day
John finds out the truth behind Ground’s Hog Day and Punxsutawney Phil
John reacts to the fact that Julian has been dealing with cancer and how he reacted to the mole when Julian was just a baby
John explains to Tammy what used to happen in the front row of The Beatles concerts and why it freaked him out
The saga of Tammy’s surgery continues and John learns about physical therapy
John’s latest thoughts on the Democratic Presidential Primary race
Did John watch the Super Bowl? Find out what he liked best.
John learns about Baby Shark, Baby Yoda and Baby Mr. Peanut
The Beatles thought about buying their own island. What happened?
John gets advance warning about Valentine’s Day and learns about Galentine’s Day
John talks about something important that he lost back in the 1970s and wants to find again
The Beatles still have some of their costumes. Ringo recently tried on his Sgt. Pepper jacket
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Episode 35 - Breaking News, Acting Your Age & Bidding Wars
John comes up with a new nickname for Tammy
John comments on the Grammys and the conflicts that surround them
The helicopter crash that killed Kobe Bryant had a real effect on John
Tammy tells John about her most important moment on the air
Everyone wants to be famous star but John talks about the reality of it all.
John’s been hanging out with Jimmy Angel and is impressed
John talks about age and what it really means
John and Tammy are working on a new show and give some hints about it
A guitar stolen from John in 1964 is found and sold for 2.4 million. What does he think about it?
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BONUS Episode - Just Imagine
Tim Piper and Tammy Trujillo join BossBossRadio.com morning show host John Van Camp and talk about the very latest at the "Talks With John" podcast, as well as Tim's John Lennon tribute show "Just Imagine" playing ins Southern California the next couple of weeks.
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Ep. 34 - Ankle Surgery, Psychedelic Cars & Classic TV
-John learns about Tammy’s ankle surgery
-Performing sick – John and Tammy just came back from tour
-John is impressed with certain cold remedies
-John’s Surrey estate is on the market – for an amazing price
-What happened to John’s guitar-shaped pool
-Sgt Pepper was written in John’s attic – what else was done there?
-John talks about why he sold Ringo two of his estates including where he wrote the Imagine album
-John weighs in the impeachment
-John learns about a weird way to celebrate Valentine’s Day
-What happened to John’s psychedelic Rolls Royce and what was in the back seat?
-Why do bands break up and often end up hating each other?
-Classic TV – what John likes and doesn’t like
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Episode 33 - Early Relationships, Saving Koalas & Revamping Radio
John and Tammy talk about their early relationships.
John is becoming a radio broadcaster.
John explains the connection between disc jockey Rick Dees and Paul McCartney
What 2020 holds for John and Tammy
John talks about living at The Dakota and Tammy talks about Macy’s in New York
John talks about Rock ‘n Roll in 2020
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Episode 32 - 2020, 1939 & Aliens
John and Tammy reflect on 2019 and look ahead to 2020
John explains ‘radical acceptance’
John is starting 2020 with fewer friends, by his own design
2020 starts with John and Tammy hitting the road
Tammy surprises John with how much the Good Witch from Wizard of Oz’s wand went for at auction
John explains how Oz really is in Kansas
John talks about the Lennon-McCartney-Lennon issue on their songs
John talks about how he started The Beatles
John and Tammy have both changed their names – find out why
John explains why his son Sean was born by cesarean
Aliens – John saw them but refused to go with them – but they left him something
There’s a meaning behind the jewelry John wears…he reveals the secrets
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Episode 31: 'Perfect' Responses, Miss America & Farewell 2019
John and Tammy talk about their Christmas experiences
John has details on a second painting of the “Last Supper”
The word “perfect” is making John crazy while the word “organic” drives Tammy nuts
What color is John’s hair – really
Tammy and John talk about the mysterious “God Song’ and KHJ
John and Tammy talk about their Rose Parade memories
John watched the Miss America Pageant and likes the changes
2019 was an interesting year
The pitfalls of Facebook friends
John talks about what a friend really is – and why he’s let some of his go
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Episode 30 - Holiday Cheer, Hopeless Government and Theater of the Mind
John reveals details about his iconic holiday song "So This is Christmas" and has a holiday message for the world
Christmas John-style used to be quite extravagant - stores closed so he could shop privately
John once played the Apollo theater and talks about the show
How did they get the calliope sound in "Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite? John explains
The latest on the impeachment saga - John's has some new thoughts on the issue
John talks about how The Beatles liked to experiment with sound on many of their songs
Tammy is facing surgery and John is planning to help with the recovery
John has details on the Christmas records the Beatles used to make for their fan club
There's a connection between John's famous glasses and the movie How I Won the War
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Episode 29 - Christmastime, Joker & Cal Worthington
John has a favorite Christmas spot in the San Fernando Valley
Tammy talks about being Long Beach Christmas Queen
John and Tammy are both fans of Cal Worthington
John reviews the movie Joker – check out his Joker laugh
Death – John explains why it’s not a negative thing and he sees a connection with this time of year
John and Tammy talk about extreme fans - including Beatles fans – when does it get dangerous
Find out why John and Tammy won’t ride the rides at carnivals
John talks about Brian Epstein and what it meant to be gay in Britain in the 1960s
John discusses the Prince Andrew scandal
John bit an apple that Yoko had on display as art – now someone has paid $120,000 for a banana taped to a whale and someone else has now eaten it. John’s been outdone!
John talks about being world famous and what it really is like
What John wants for Christmas – if he can’t have world peace
Episode 28 - Remembering George, Broadcasting PTSD & Thanksgivings
Find out how John and Tammy celebrated Thanksgiving. John co-oped his dinner this year.
John reflects on his relationship with George Harrison, George’s dealings with Yoko and the one time John says he should have hit him.
John talks about Paul’s and Olivia’s last moments with George.
The Beatles kids – what’s it like to be one.
Tammy explains why she thinks the Beatles broke up…and John agrees.
John explains why he and Yoko put themselves into bags…and even wrote about it in the song Come Together.
John talks about how he feels about being left out of George’s book I, Me, Mine.
John learns what it takes emotionally and professionally to be a news reporter.
A Trumpy Bear – John does not want one for Christmas.
Tammy explains her thoughts on singing with John on stage.
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Episode 27 - Impeachment, Baseball Blues & Rose Parade Secrets
John talks about his son Sean getting politically active.
Tammy remarks how Sean is getting to look more like John.
John is hooked on the impeachment hearings.
Four more years of Donald Trump - what will John do if that happens?
Paul McCartney has just put out two songs digitally. John says they are 'typical McCartney' - Tammy says they are too 'poppy'!
John reflects on the Abbey Road remixes - why he actually likes them!
John's heard a Google commercial using "Help" and is ok with it.
John and Tammy talk baseball and the greatest L-A Dodger line-up.
John talks about the droves of dancers today's singers have on stage with them - he doesn't like it.
What's it like to be on stage in front of thousands of people - John and Tammy talk about their concerts.
The best way to see the Rose Parade is before it even starts - Tammy tells John her New Year's Eve secret.
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Episode. 26 - Accidents, The O.K. Corral & Muscle Cars
John finds out what one of his teeth is worth and what someone plans to do with it Someone got something of Paul McCartney's and sold it on eBay Tammy tells John about western lore and the shootout at the OK Corral John again comes to the rescue of a driver involved in a car crash Muscle cars - John and Tammy talk about the iconic cars of the 1960s and what made them so cool Ford v Ferrari is out - John talks about his Ferrari www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 25 - The Berlin Wall, GermaNation & Surrogates
-John reacts to the fact that James Dean is about to star in a new movie...65 years after his death
-Would John want a surrogate to live his life for him?
-The anniversary of the Berlin Wall coming down - John and Tammy talk about what happened next
-John weighs in on having a woman president - Is the country ready?
-The Beatles are topping the charts again - Is John surprised?
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Episode 24 - Inequality, Public Perception & Modern Royalty -The political climate is getting John down. What's wrong in Washington? -John and Tammy compare notes on where women stand in politics -From a broadcaster's stand-point, Tammy weighs in on what women candidates need to do better -Are men still from Mars and women still from Venus? -What was it like to be in the middle of Beatlemania? John tells all -Will John ever write a book about his life from his own prospective? www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 23 - Fire Danger, Medical Maladies & Past Lives.
John and Tammy both live in the Southern California fire zones...what's it like?
John talks about panhandlers
Politics and John - what does he think about what's going on today
John has discovered Dyson fans
John learns about Fibromyalgia
Hollywood's Movie Palaces revisited
Tammy found John's autograph in a historic theater in Cincinnati
John believes he's lived before...so does Tammy
What about heaven? John talks about St. Peter and the "Gate"
John recalls playing for the Queen
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Episode 22 - Evolution, P.E.T.A. & Hair Color
-What does John think on his 79th birthday?
-What was the significance of John's original middle name?
-John and Sean share the same birthday. Coincidence?
-John weighs in on the impeachment issue
-When is a cat not a cat...when a pair costs $35,000
-John talks about the Imagine Peace Tower in Iceland
-John talks about Jesus...again!
-Elton John rewrote Imagine...find out the lyrics
-Why did John and Elton dance...ballroom...and who wore the tiara?
-John explains the difference between beer and ale
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Episode 21 - Faking it, Con Artists & Validation
John wonders why people fake so many things including relationships
Were The Beatles faking it?
What is real love...John says he knows!
John speculates on what will happen now that marijuana is being sold in a restaurant
Bob Dillon misunderstood the lyrics to a Beatles' hit and that led to them all getting high
Paul McCartney once said the answer was '7'...John explains
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Episode 20 - Cat Rescue, Communication & Holograms
John shares his frustrations with instructions that make no sense and people who can't follow directions
A trip to the eye doctor makes John crazy
John talks about his love of cats and learning how to feed the studio's newborn foster kitten
Is the United States ready for a woman president? John shares his views on presidential politics
John's views on war have not changed..even so many years later as new information comes out about the Vietnam War
Is the human race made up of aliens, John tells Tammy he thinks it's possible
John's childhood continues to haunt him but is the inspiration for much of his creativity
John and Tammy talk about the tour of hologram versions of Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison and why John is creeped out about it
Virtual friends - John weighs in on his Facebook activity
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Episode 19 - Whole Foods, Captain EO & Mt. Everest
John talks about where The Beatles talked about playing after the famous rooftop concert
Abbey Road was not supposed to be the end of The Bealtes
John and Tammy explore Whole Foods Market
Tammy tells John what it was like at Disneyland during the grand opening of Michael Jackson's Captain EO and who was the visitor that no one noticed
John wants to go to Club 33 at Disneyland and discover the Hatbox Ghost
Tammy tells John about her experiences with broadcasting icon Gary Owens
John explains why fans didn't know they smoked
John talks about his oral fixation
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Episode 18: Relationships, Therapy & Living a Lie
John and Tammy examine their relationships from lovers to the workplace
Tammy doesn't believe therapy works so John explains his experience with primal scream therapy
John wants to know why girls are attracted to 'bad boys'.
John and Tammy the different facades that people present versus who they really are.
John talks about his celebrity status and how people are always willing to knock down those they envy.
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Episode 17. Artwork, Auctions & Candyland
John weighs in on the White Album tour starring Micky Dolenz and Todd Rungren
Big news about The Ohio Express
John discusses how time flies
John talks about what happened to his early artwork
John and Tammy reminisce about childhood toys and candies including one that may have been a bit perverted
John still wonders if he’s a genius or if he’s mad
John figures out how to bid at auctions
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Episode 16. 1969, Nudity and Perils of Performing
John and Tammy are getting ready for their first live appearance at Beatlesfest
John talks about his art and says some may be a little wild
John reveals why he posed nude and Tammy talks about when she almost did
Fifty years after Abbey Road - John’s recollections
John and Tammy talk about being on stage in front of thousands of fans. What could go wrong?
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Ep. 15 Tammy's Studio, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Mentoring
John visits Tammy’s studio and learns about being a broadcaster
John and Tammy talk about their experiences at the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame
Tammy’s got a new gig and John wants details
What’s it like to have people paying thousands for things that used to belong to you? John explains
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Ep. 14. Hullaballooer, Hull Hustles, & Reminiscing
A very special conversation between John, Tammy and the real Dave Hull -The Hullaballoer from famed radio station KRLA Los Angeles
John explains why he didn’t trust Dave back in the 1960s
Dave talks about how he got to travel to the Bahamas with The Beatles
George Harrison “knicks” something from Dave
John, Tammy and Dave share what life was like at the height of Bestlemania
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Episode 13 - Summer Samplings, Modern Mayhem & Autographs.
The world has gone crazy - John gives his thoughts on recent tragedies in the news.
Video games - John and Tammy talk about the possible impact of video games
Tammy and John talk about giving autographs and who should get them.
John’s new video doorbell is freaking him out.
Are Facebook friends really friends?
Coke’s new commercial intrigues John
John talks about the frustration of forgetting his passwords
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Episode 12. Weather Watching, Generation Z & L.A. Radio
John has the democratic presidential ticket figured out
John talks about his favorite teacher and how she kept him interested in English
The Z Generation. John and Tammy try to figure out who they are and what they want
John admits he’s addicted to watching the Weather Channel and talks about holding Hurricane Parties
Tammy tells John what it’s like to be in the radio in Los Angeles
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Episode 11 - Magic, Existentialists & Youth in Radio John and Paul talked about writing a musical in 1966....what happened? Do you believe in Magic, Tammy and John explain why they do. How did The Beatles get their famous hair styles? John tells the story. If The Beatles were just getting started today....would they make it? Find out why John likes cruise ships so much. www.TalksWithJohn.com
Episode 10. DJ Tammy, Copyrights & Auto-Immune Diseases
What was John like at the age of five? Tammy thinks she knows.
John talks about making a pineapple upside down cake all by himself!
Tammy talks about how she got started in broadcasting and what her first night on the air was like.
John finds out The Beatles are back on the charts, thanks to the movie Yesterday.
What does John think of Beatle-fests and the fans who have followed him all these years.
Find out who John is a fan of and how he got to meet him.
John and Tammy talk about when John got sued for swiping lyrics to use in one of his songs and what he had to do when he lost in court.
John talks about the bands The Beatles helped get started...and how he helped name one of them.
John and Tammy talk about auto-immune diseases like Lupus and Fibromyalgia...and how Tammy deals with it.
What's it like to make music at ten in the morning...John and Tammy talk about doing it.
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Episode 9. Hot Wheels, Brian's Inventory & Lies
John and Tammy reminisce about their Hot Wheels cars and Tammy tells John about getting to take a ride in a Grand Prix pace car. John and Little Richard hung out at the race.
Find out why both Tammy and John had trouble recently starting their cars.
Tammy tells John about a unique use for an eraser.
John learns about the make-out spot for kids in Long Beach and gets interested in Cat Cafes.
John explains how Brian Epstein got started in the music business and how he met The Beatles.
John and Tammy reveal some of the dumb things they did as kids.
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Episode 8 - Movies, Earthquakes & Makeup to Die For
John and Tammy discuss the new movie Yesterday...what did John think of how he was portrayed in the film?
If John had not been a musician, what would he have done? Believe it or not, John thinks he would have made a pretty good judge.
The Southland has been shaking, Tammy and John talk about dealing with earthquakes.
John says girls look great without make-up. Tammy tells him why women feel compelled to wear it, then turns the tables on him.
Episode 7 Moving, Animal Rescue & Pirate Radio
Nobody likes moving. John and Tammy talk about the nightmare of packing and sorting out possessions while John discusses Tammy’s eclectic collectibles.
John talks about how he likes to go explore and find odd antiques including ones that he based songs on.
Who made the Sgt. Pepper costumes? John explains how they were created and why the band took on this other persona.
John talks about his guitar-shaped pool.
Teenagers start taking over the world in the 1960s and The Beatles tap into the artistic and communal living of the times.
John and Tammy talk about their love of animals and the responsibility that comes with having pets. Tammy talks about her rescue business.
Did dogs come from Jupiter? It’s something John is considering.
Rules of war. John talks about how stupid war is and how people never seem to learn. It’s something he’s been saying since the 1960s.
The price of fame. Tammy and John talk about the difficulties of being recognized in public and how it limits what you can do.
Ringo will be presenting a statue to the city of Beverly Hills. It’s a statue of his hand in a peace sign. At first the city turned down his gift.
John’s scared of the dark...still.
Why John likes Rebel without a Cause and James Dean.
John talks about when Britain banned radio stations from playing Rock ‘n Roll and how Pirate Radio still played the music.
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Episode 6. Addictions, Ghost Bands & Emotional Vampires
John & Tammy talk about:
Drilling into one’s head to recreate the fontanel of a younger person's brain.
Discussing the need for better self - health coverage.
Addictions in all forms which affect one’s outlook on life in general.
Thoughts are things meaning that energy flows from thinking & believing.
People and their self centered victimization perceptions in wanting to blame others as to avoid responsibility.
Wondering aloud to each other as to what legacy is being left behind per one’s efforts and accomplishments.
Ghost Bands and why they exist - what they are and how they are perceived by the public.
Music Business becomes Memory Business for older rock ’n rollers.
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Episode 5. Gender Neutrality, Doll Collecting & The Twilight Zone
An eclectic mix of topics this week....as John deliberates with Tammy over gender issues in today’s society..everything from sexuality to sports; differing expectations between the sexes while growing up; men, women and their power struggles along with the inequalities experienced from their differences.
What was John's first car? You might be surprised! And he wasn't the only Beatle to have one.
John and Tammy take a look back at movie and TV classics like American Graffiti, Tales From the Crypt, The Twilight Zone and how they made us think. And they reveal some of their favorite Twilight Zone episodes.
Your smartphone could be spying on you and now John knows why!
And John learns all about collecting dolls and gets a surprise when Tammy tells him how much some dolls are worth!
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Episode 4 Baseball, Podcasts and Lost in Space
What’s the meaning of Respect? John and Tammy look at who gets it and how.
It’s Baseball Season. John talks about going to the ballpark and finds out from Tammy what it was like to be among the first women in a professional baseball locker room. Towel Droppers?
“What will you do when the bubble bursts?” John talks about how reporters really didn’t understand The Beatles music in the 1960s. Tammy explains why.
John has discovered podcasts and Tammy finds out why he likes them so much.
Driving in L-A? Not John’s cup of tea.
John talks about being on a plane when it was hit by lightning.
Do you believe in ghosts? John and Tammy do. John explains why he plans to come back.
What is a Black Hole really? John explains it.
John is ready to go into space…what does he expect to happen?
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Episode 3 Becoming The Beatles, Meeting Yoko and The Wrecking Crew
John explains to Tammy how he met Yoko and their relationship, why he and Yoko were naked on the cover of their first album “Two Virgins” and the reaction it caused.
How the band became The Beatles and how John initially felt about it. And where the name of the band came from.
John and Tammy both talk about being “workaholics” and the state of working in America.
Is it safe to share things on social media? John wonders about his privacy and Tammy explains why he should worry.
What John thinks about the iconic group of studio musicians called The Wrecking Crew and Tammy talks about how impressed she was that it was a girl playing bass.
And those are just a few of the highlights from this week’s Talks with John.
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