From GENIUS COMPOSER to POP LIGHTWEIGHT: AKOM Talks w/ Allison Bumsted
From Genius Composer to Pop Lightweight: How the 1970s Rock Press Rebranded Paul McCartney
Dr. Allison Bumsted joins Phoebe and Daphne to discuss how rock journalism in the 1970s re-shaped Paul McCartney’s critical reputation for the next three decades (and beyond). Also discussed in this episode: authenticity, gatekeeping, rock aesthetics and rhetoric, hyper-masculinity and the inherent inclusivity of pop.
In My Life: AKOM Talks w/ Rob Sheffield
Phoebe and Thalia talk with Rolling Stone contributing editor and writer Rob Sheffield about “In My Life.”
Topics include: the backstory, inspiration and notable elements of the song; band dynamics of the mid-60s Beatles; Paul McCartney’s influence and impact on In My Life; George Harrison’s 1974 concert tour; John Lennon’s social media presence.
Queering the Beatles: AKOM Talks w/ Caleb Nichols
AKOM welcomes Caleb Nichols to discuss their new album Ramon, a Beatles-inspired rock operetta.
Caleb, Daphne and Phoebe chat about The Gay Agenda, Brian Epstein, Bisexual John Lennon, Queering History and the special influence of Queer people and culture on the Beatles Story and Universe.
A Woman Who Understands: AKOM talks w/Dr. Christine Feldman-Barrett
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
AKOM welcomes Dr. Christine Feldman-Barrett, author of A Women’s History of the Beatles.
Phoebe, Daphne and Christine discuss: how the Beatles have inspired generations of women, effective labor, fandom, diversity in Beatles scholarship, Living History v. critical distance, and being (v. being WITH the Beatles).
Strange Bedfellows: Ep 2 Sticky Situations AKOM Talks w/Joe Hagan
AKOM welcomes author Joe Hagan for a loose, candid and wide-ranging conversation centered around Paul, Yoko and Jann Wenner.
Topics include: Rolling Stone’s stake in the Ono-McCartney drama, Jann’s autobiography, the Rock Hall, Paul’s endorsement of Wenner’s book, McCartney’s image building, Joe’s experiences interviewing both McCartney and Ono, Yoko’s attitude towards Paul, Paul’s “Fairy Dust,” Wenner’s philosophy and attitude towards music and pop culture, John and Yoko’s media obsession, George Harrison and loads MORE.
Reclaimed Weekend: AKOM Talks w/ May Pang
AKOM talks with the fabulous May Pang about “The Lost Weekend: A Love Story” and a variety of big and small topics including: John praising Cynthia’s parenting, meeting Paul and Linda in the 1980s, visiting David Bowie w/ Paul and Linda, and the ride John abstained from at Disney World.
Dr Frankensong! AKOM Talks w/ Allan Kozinn and Adrian Sinclair
Authors of the McCartney Legacy Vol 1, Adrian Sincalir and Allen Kozinn speak with Daphne and Phoebe about Paul McCartney’s “Frankensongs,” dynamic compositions that consist of two (or more) songs that are sutured together to form a mega-song.
In this episode: Another Day, Back Seat of My Car, Little Lamb Dragonfly, Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey, Band on the Run.
The Mal Evans Story: AKOM Talks w/ Ken Womack
Phoebe Lorde and Allison Bumsted talk with Kenneth Womack about “LIVING THE BEATLES LEGEND: the Mal Evans Story.” We discuss several of the amazing topics raised in this wonderful book; Elvis, cowboys, Allen Klein being horrible, the tougher-to-write moments in the book, interpersonal relationships within the Beatles’ circle, and of course the fascinating life of the incomparable Mal Evans.
The Fifth Beatle: AKOM Talks w/ Vivek Tiwary
Phoebe talks with Vivek Tiwary, author of “The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story,” a graphic novel celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a new edition!
May in December: AKOM Talks w/ May Pang Pt. 2
In her second appearance on AKOM, May Pang talks with Phoebe about Yoko enlisting Paul’s help during the Lost Weekend, John & Yoko’s Tittenhurst Safe Room, The (not) Malibu Dream House and Primal Therapy.
On the Beatle Beat! AKOM Talks w/ Ivor Davis
OG Beatles Embed Ivor Davis joins Phoebe and Daphne to discuss the sex, drugs, and mania of 1964 (and beyond!) along with plenty of fascinating Beatle minutiae in this free-wheeling, fun and eclectic conversation.
Sex, Death and Progressive Nostalgia: AKOM Talks w/ Dr. Richard Mills
Dr. Richard Mills joins Phoebe and Daphne for a chit-chat about all things fandom: slash fiction, Beatle novels, murder, conspiracies, tribute bands, horny editors, biopics, Superfan authors and anything else that pops up!
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