When They Was Fab: Electric Arguments About the Beatles

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2026.43 Liverpool 2028 - The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition) - Paul Apatow and Neville Nov 02, 2026

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Catch up time. Marv and I go through the new (and flipped) tracks on "The Boys of Dungeon Lane (Special Edition), discuss the new and revised immersive "Beatles Story" coming to Liverpool in 2028, and take a peek at MGM and Amazon's "For Your Consideration" video featuring Sir Paul, Judd Apatow and Morgan Neville! #madeonzencastr.

2026.42 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Discs Three and Four Oct 25, 2026

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A selection of alternate Rubber Soul mixes. Darin Murphy joins Marv and I again to talk the mixes on Disc Three and Four of the Superdeluxe "Rubber Soul" (UK mono and US "East Coast" stereo), along with chat on many other versions (UK "loud cut" mono, UK stereo, US "West Coast" stereo, US mono, George Martin Remix, Rockband MOGGs). Along the way we divert to Todd Rundgren, The Human League, Robert ("I'm not related to George") Harrison and more. #madeonzencastr.

2026.41 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Disc Two Oct 18, 2026

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Marv and I hare back for our look at disc two of the Rubber Soul Box! There is a lot more than just the "lost song" known as "Little Girl." Lots of news as well. "The Third Eye", the re-release of "Boys of Dungeon Lane", and even more #madeonzencastr

2026.40 Rubber Soul Superdeluxe Disc One Oct 12, 2026

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Marv and I are joined by star of stage, screen and a man who knew some bandmates of the Rutles, Austin's (and Houston's) own Darin Murphy. We talk a lot about Rubber Soul, run through our thoughts on the 2026 remixes, and talk things like Framus, Neve Consoles and the differences in remixing in 1987 and 202x. #madeonzencastr

2026.39 Simon, Clapton, Mike Love, more Pearl Jam and Jimmy Kimmel. Oct 05, 2026

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News, Paul Simon, Back to Dungeon Lane and the neverending Pearl Jam drummer questions. Marv and I talk about George Harrison's favorite Beatles cover, Ye Cracke, the burden (or not) of being a Pisces and more while we digest the newly released Rubber Soul box set (that review starts next week!). #madeonzencastr.

2026.38 The 2004 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction, Abe, Pearl Jam, Kimmel and More. Sep 28, 2026

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Marv and I chat about the 2004 George Harrison (and Prince, ZZTop and Others) Rock Hall Induction. How exactly did that "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" solo happen. We also chat about the Gypsy Jazz Dark Horse George Harrison Tribute album, and Dragonflies on Kimmel. We also contemplate Paul's upcoming Kimmel Appearance (ABC in the States, Friday October 2!) and ponder Abe Laboriel Jr., Pearl Jam and what exactly is and is not definitive! #madeonzencastr.

2026.37 Norwegian Wood, Second Version - Giles Martin - US 1966 Sep 20, 2026

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This week - the third track from the "Rubber Soul" box set. Marv and I also chat about some new interviews with Giles Martin (connecting "Pet Sounds", George Harrison, Rick Astley, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel), and the 1966 tour of the United States. More than just Shea 1966 and Dodger Stadium! #madeonzencastr

2026.36 Bob and George Pt.2 Sep 14, 2026

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More of Bob Dylan and George Harrison. Most of these tracks are live, the disc starting with the rehearsals for "The Concert for Bangladesh". We wander through the red sky, drop into Porky's (where Kim Cattrall might or might not get some revenge), and end up back in Madison Square Garden during both the eighties and aughts. #madeonzencastr.

2026.35 Aurelius Lennon, his grandfather and more... Sep 06, 2026

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Labor Day fun with Tom Hunyady (2legs), Marv and myself covering the latest in Beatles news. Sean has a son, we get to see a long-lost Beatles (miming) appearance from "Top of the Pops", and Zak might be reuniting with Roger Daltrey and the Who... #madeonzencastr

2026.34 George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jesse Ed Davis ... and Taj Mahal Aug 31, 2026

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George Harrison was working on Cloud Nine, and visited the States in early 1987. George and his producer-in-crime Jeff Lynne hooked up with Wilbury-to-be Bob Dylan and recent collaborator Duane Eddy for an evening at the Palomino Club in North Los Angeles. The headliner? Taj Mahal and the Graffiti Band including good friend Jesse Ed Davis. The result? Nearly two hours of George Harrison live with Dylan, John Fogerty and more! #madeonzencastr

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