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Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant ThingsJuly's Moments of the MonthFour short clips from this month's episodes for the indecisive or time-poor podcast listener. This gives you a taster of what we did this month and if you like the sound of any of them you can go back and devour the whole thing.
July's guests were Australian comic Felicity Ward, Ironman competitor and TV presenter Ashley Cain, comedian Sophie McCartney and Internet Food Sensation, What Willy Cook.
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2025-08-0253 min
Female EntrepreneursThreads of Change: Women Weaving a Sustainable Fashion FutureThis is your Female Entrepreneurs podcast.Welcome back to Female Entrepreneurs. Today, we’re diving straight into something buzzing with possibility and purpose: innovative business ideas for women in the sustainable fashion industry. Believe me, the opportunities are bolder, greener, and more creative than ever, and women are absolutely leading the charge.Let’s start with inspiration from trailblazers like Stella McCartney, who has famously blended eco-luxury with high fashion, setting a global standard for cruelty-free and sustainable design. Her relentless push for innovation has paved the way for female founders eager to rewrite the rules of f...
2025-07-1903 min
Russell Howard’s Five Brilliant ThingsSophie McCartneyDo you fancy a romp through 90s nostalgia? Because comedian Sophie McCartney has got you covered. Her brilliant things include the X Files, Keanu Reeves, as well as some amazing frank stories about the less glamorous side of being a Mum (as you may expect from Sophie).
Lots of fun and our Patreon episode is equally exciting with a run down of Russell’s plan to approach Dame Judi Dench to play him in a biopic. Honestly it’s really worth a look.
You should go to see Sophie in her...
2025-07-161h 00Female EntrepreneursSustainable Threads: 5 Eco-Startup Ideas for Women Reshaping Fashion's FutureThis is your Female Entrepreneurs podcast.Welcome back to Female Entrepreneurs, the podcast that celebrates bold women building tomorrow’s industries. Today, we’re diving straight into five innovative business ideas for women ready to shake up the sustainable fashion industry.Let’s get right to it—imagine launching a textile recycling startup like Ambercycle, founded by Moby Ahmed and Shay Sethi in Los Angeles. Their groundbreaking technology breaks down post-consumer textile waste and transforms it into new, high-quality fibers, closing the loop and keeping clothing out of landfills. For a female entrepreneur, starting a business that col...
2025-07-1103 min
Never Live It Down with Vogue WilliamsBONUS: Sophie McCartneyOn this week's bonus episode, mayo hater, Liverpool FC fan, comedian, complete sounder and Paul McCartney's cousin, Sophie joins us for a bit more Never Live It Down chaos. Sophie and Vogue chat Coke Zero vs Pepsi Max, MAFs, marathon runners, her lack of Stella McCartney discount, various very dry hangover meals and we reveal the only sauce Sophie will eat. (spoiler: it goes with duck pancakes)---Drop us an email to neverliveitdown@global.com and tell us the moments you will never live down!Find Vogue on socials @voguewilliams...
2025-06-0629 minNever Live It Down with Vogue WilliamsSophie McCartney: Polos, Sauces & Explaining D*ck Pics to PensionersThis week, Vogue is joined by writer, comedian, and woman who hates sauce – it’s Sophie McCartney! She’s in the middle of her tour, halfway through writing her third book, and ready to chat about everything from cruise ship disasters to the sweatiest moment of her life (spoiler: it involves Dublin Airport and a stranger thinking she wet herself).In this episode Vogue and Sophie cover parenting guilt, the reality of sending sexy pics, and the nightmare that is flying long-haul with toddlers. Sophie also reveals her extremely dry Maccies order (no cheese, no ketchup, no joy) a...
2025-06-0243 min
Loose EndsPatrick Grant, Jason Donovan, Sophie McCartney, The Young'Uns, Mychelle, Stuart MaconieJason Donovan won the hearts of millions alongside Kylie Minogue in the Australian soap Neighbours; then his debut album was the biggest seller of 1989 and he topped the UK singles chart 4 times. In the 1990s he reinvented himself in musical theatre with acclaimed roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Priscilla Queen of the Desert and now he's playing Frank-n-furter in the Rocky Horror Show tour. Its safe to say he knows a thing or two about eye catching costumes, as does Great British Sewing Bee judge and designer to the stars Patrick Grant. His book - Less...
2025-05-3138 min
My Mate Bought A ToasterToasting: Sophie McCartneyHello! Welcome to a side serving of My Mate Bought a ToasterThis week Tom and Beth take a gentle conversational stroll through some of the topics brought up in Tuesday's episode with the brilliant Sophie McCartney.Please do email the show if you have anything weird / excellent / rubbish on your Amazon history that you'd like to share: tom@toasterpod.com Here are some links to the stuff they discuss!Food storage containers!Mad moth killing wasp army!Nutmeg Chopping Board!
2025-05-1532 min
My Mate Bought A ToasterSophie McCartney finds a GHOST on her Amazon journey...Hello Toasters!It's that time of the week - we need to once more dive into someone's Amazon account and find out who they really, truly are.This week: Sophie McCartney! Judging from her Amazon history she's a wig wearing, Beagle losing comedian with a truly TERRIFYING ghost story and even more frightening accounting system. She's on tour too - check her out here!We'll be back on Thursday with another Toasting of today's guest, so any questions or points you've got or EVEN amazing Amazon histories...
2025-05-1345 min
House of GossipBrooklyn & Romeo Beckham Feud, Rebecca Loos, Beatles' Biopic and Katy Perry's Space Mission I House of Gossip IBeatles mania, is that you? The girls are talking the new 4 film Beatles biopic announcement starring Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison). Two out of four are Irish... Girls, that is not a coincidence. Plus Katy Katy Perry is going to Space on Jeff Bezos' new Blue Origin Rocket Ship along with Gayle King and Jeff's fiancé Lauren Sanchez. Rebecca Loos did a 60-Minutes Australia interview discussing her affair with David Beckham and his Netflix special and Clara a...
2025-04-0835 minHouse of GossipBrooklyn & Romeo Beckham Feud, Rebecca Loos, Beatles' Biopic and Katy Perry's Space Mission I House of Gossip IBeatles mania, is that you? The girls are talking the new 4 film Beatles biopic announcement starring Harris Dickinson (John Lennon), Paul Mescal (Paul McCartney), Barry Keoghan (Ringo Starr), and Joseph Quinn (George Harrison). Two out of four are Irish... Girls, that is not a coincidence. Plus Katy Katy Perry is going to Space on Jeff Bezos' new Blue Origin Rocket Ship along with Gayle King and Jeff's fiancé Lauren Sanchez. Rebecca Loos did a 60-Minutes Australia interview discussing her affair with David Beckham and his Netflix special and Clara a...
2025-04-0835 min
Chompin’ with Sophie and JessEpisode 85 - Ithamar Enriquez - The Muppets Take ManhattanThis week we are forgetting the map, rolling down the windows, and Chompin' with the wildly talented Ithamar Enriquez. We talk to Ithamar about El Paso, Peewee Herman, Scrooged, Dynasty, Hunter, Macho Man Randy Savage, Paul McCartney, Mac the Knife, Pennywise, Planet Hollywood, Harold and Maude, Taylor Jenkins Reid, The Sandlot and the pure joy that is The Muppets Take Manhattan. Follow Ithamar @ithamarenriquez, Go see his show Ithamar Has Nothing To Say (Monday, 3/24, The Elysian, 7:30) and go put on a show!
2025-03-201h 16
Have A Word with Adam Rowe & Dan Nightingale#317 with Sophie McCartney & Brennan Reece - Have A Word w/Adam, Dan & CarlMurderers Row tickets, merch and loads more available on our brand new website! haveawordpod.comTickets for Have A Word Live shows as well as Adam and Dan's tours and previews:Adam's Tour: https://www.adamrowe.comDan's Tour: https://dannightingale.comDan's Anthems: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Liverpool/Content/DANS-ANTHEMS---HAW-Dance-All-Dayer-4pm---10pm/40595747/Comedian's Club Chester: https://www.comediansclubchester.comDan & Finn's Karaoke Party: https://skiddle.com/e/40472096Listen to Round Here (Taken from the India Special): https://finnlayk.lnk.to/RoundHere
2025-02-242h 14
Standard Issue PodcastSophie McCartney has One Foot in the RaveComedian, podcaster, novelist and mum-of-three, SophieMcCartney initially found fame with her hilarious online content, which shestarted posting when the Covid lockdown put her fledgling stand-up career onhold. Since then, she hasn’t looked back, publishing her Sunday Times-bestsellingdebut Mother Hens in 2023. And now she's about to embark onher biggest tour to date, One Foot in the Rave. Jen catches up withSophie to talk about the ageing process, “having it all”, and why becoming amum doesn’t have to mean the en...
2025-02-2125 min
The MarshyCastEp 67. Sophie McCartney, Gareth Gates, Everyone Says Hi & Carl HutchinsonSend us a textWelcome back to The MarshyCast! 🎙️This week, we’ve got an absolutely stellar line-up featuring comedy, music, and theatre all in one jam-packed episode! January has been a whirlwind, but we’re rolling full steam ahead into February with even more amazing guests. Don’t forget—you can always catch me live on Express FM from 10am and HGV1 Radio from 4pm on weekdays for even more interviews and entertainment. Now, let’s dive into this week’s fantastic guests...🎤 Sophie McCartney – Comedian, novelist, podcaster, and all-round legend! Sophie is about to hit the ro...
2025-02-0157 min
Always Be ComedyEp #94 Sophie McCartneyAlways Be Comedy - EP94 - Sophie McCartneyMulti-award-winning comedy nights Always Be Comedy is finally exploiting those sweet, sweet contacts… WITH A GIG-THEMED PODCAST! Guests curate their ideal comedy gig: who would they have open? Close? What dream moment from their gigging days would they love re-enact at this gig? And what live comedy nightmare from their past must not happen again under any circumstances? There’s this and so much more. Today's guest is a comedy superstar and “friend” of the night: Sophie McCartney!Go see S...
2024-12-171h 46
The Milk BarJason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 807Recorded for release W/C 9th Dec 2024
This week Sophie McCartney tells us how to disguise presents as we wrap them, Father Christmas lets us know about this years festive trends, we have festive tunes from tThe Real Thing and Beau Bowen plus a catch up with and music from HOLiDAY Mystics.
2024-12-0954 min
The Trina Mara Podcast"Tired and Tested" Comedian Sophie McCartney"Tired and Tested" Comedian Sophie McCartney has been described as the funniest mam on Instagram. She chats to Trina about motherhood, turning 40 and her famous cousins. She brings her stand-up show to Cypress Avenue in Cork on 7th March, Ulster Hall in Belfast on 8th March and the Ambassador in Dublin on 9th March 2025.
2024-12-0219 min
The Motherkind PodcastMOMENT | Having the confidence to follow your dreams and how to do it, with Sophie McCartneyMotherkind Moment is your place for calm and connection and a shift in perspective before the week ahead. This week we're joined by comedian Sophie McCartney to explore why motherhood shouldn't mean we have to give up on our ambitions. Sophie is an amazing example of someone who has gone through a career transformation since becoming a mother, having created a career in comedy and becoming a best selling author. Here she discusses how we can build confidence, why following our dreams is important and the steps we can take to turn them into...
2024-07-2916 minThe Motherkind PodcastYour new identity in motherhood - how to ditch mum guilt, build confidence and follow your dreams with Sophie McCartneyIf you have ever suffered from the fear of imposter syndrome or the fear of going for what you want, today's episode is for you. We speak to the brilliantly funny comedian and best selling author Sophie McCartney aka Tired and Tested. Sophie shares some inspiration on how to ditch mum guilt, reclaim your identity and be bold in following your dreams.Click here to pre-order your copy of 'Motherkind: A New way to thrive in a world of endless expectations'This show is proudly sponsored by StokkeThis episode is sponsored by...
2024-06-1353 min
Born Funny with Jimmy & NathBORN FUNNY EP43 | Sophie McCartney: The UK Mum Who Blew Up Thanks To Ed SheeranSophie McCartney is a double Sunday Times Number One Bestselling author and social media sensation. Her representation of modern day mumming has earned her cult status with a following of over 1.3 million and more than 250 million views of her online content. She recently announced her debut UK stand-up tour and tickets sold out within 24 hours, making it the fastest selling debut tour for a female comedian ever. In this episode, Sophie shares her candid and comedic stories including her first time coming to Australia on a Gap Year. Listen as she reminisces about her childhood in Liverpool, g...
2024-05-2549 minThe Milk BarJason Forrest in The Milk Bar - Episode 778Recorded for release W/C 20th May 2024
This week Seann Walsh chats about Twelfth Night at the Stafford Gate house and Keith Harrison lets us know about their current shows, Sophie McCartney talks about the stress of Kid's Parties, we have news on the forthcoming shows of 3 local Am Dram Groups, Muscom, Big 3 and Starstruck and John Gough lets us know about sponsorship of the JW Hunt cup by The Gough Group.
2024-05-201h 14
That's Enough Already with Urzila CarlsonSophie McCartney Says Keep Your Toes & Belly Buttons AwayHello and welcome to another episode of ‘That’s Enough Already’ How she’s not afraid to go full Karen and yell at the youth while on the tube, why she’ll never hire a camper van again and why she thinks testicle socks should be a thing You can catch Sophie on Instagram @TiredAndTested Follow me on Instagram @urzilacarlson and Twitter: @urzilacarlson and see me on tour in Australia & NZ: urzilacarlson.com LINKS Follow Sophie on Instagram @TiredAndTested Follow @urzilacarlson on Instagram For Tickets and Info head to Urzila's Website Follo...
2024-05-0530 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsThe EndVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Coming at the end of an intensely creative period, The Beatles’ Abbey Road features some of the most adventurous compositions in the quartet’s catalog. It's fitting then that the album concludes with one of the most inventive and famous medley committed to record. To close season two of “A Life in Lyrics” McCartney discusses The Beatles’ send off to recording: “Golden Slumbers”, “Carry That Weight” and “The End.” “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Med...
2024-04-1728 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsMichelleVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf “Michelle” from 1965’s Rubber Soul started as a kind of light-hearted party piece. But in McCartney’s quest to turn it into a legitimate Beatles song, he went on a bit of a journey to sound not only like a believable French chanteur but also to expand his approach to bass playing, taking inspiration from Motown’s James Jamerson. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The series was produ...
2024-04-1026 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsGive Ireland Back to the IrishVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf This episode deals with themes and events surrounding the Northern Ireland conflict. As such, this episode may be traumatic or emotional for some listeners. Paul McCartney doesn’t view himself as a writer of protest songs. But the events of Bloody Sunday sufficiently moved him to use his voice. Rush released as Wings first single in 1972, “Give Ireland Back To The Irish” was banned in Britain by the BBC and in the US radio avoided playing it. However...
2024-04-0321 minThat's Enough Already with Urzila CarlsonBONUS TREAT: My Chat On Sophie McCartney's Poddy!I have another little treat for you before we kick off season 5 of 'That's Enough Already'! I want to give you a little taste of what it's like when I'm in the guest seat, so here's my chat with Sophie McCartney when I popped by her studio! Sophie is currently on tour - so grab ya tickets and info from his website HERE You can catch Sophie on Instagram @TiredAndTested Follow me on Instagram @urzilacarlson and Twitter: @urzilacarlson and see me on tour in Australia & NZ: urzilacarlson.com LINKS Follow Sop...
2024-03-3137 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsHere, There and EverywhereVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf The breadth of Paul McCartney’s influences is astounding. One of the many surprising places McCartney found inspiration was in the music of his parent’s generation. For 1966's “Here, There and Everywhere”, he found himself looking to write something akin to Fred Astaire’s 1935 classic “Cheek to Cheek.” In the process, McCartney wrote what might be his favorite song in his catalog. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries....
2024-03-2719 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsHey JudeVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf In 1968 the longest song to ever reach number one on the Billboard charts was Paul McCartney’s epic “Hey Jude”—clocking in at seven minutes and twelve seconds. The song was written to soothe John Lennon’s son Julian amid his parent’s divorce. But as with all great works, it has come to mean something a little different to everyone who hears it. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries...
2024-03-2019 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsA Day in the LifeVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Paul McCartney and John Lennon had a knack for finishing each other's songs. They collaborated by lending ideas for verses, choruses and middle eights many times over the course of their partnership. 1967’s “A Day in the Life” is one of the most prominent examples of McCartney and Lennon’s collaboration. What started as a Lennon song, once worked on with McCartney, became a truly collaborative piece—and a standout in The Beatles’ catalog. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a...
2024-03-1326 min
Untitled Beatles PodcastBONUS! Maxwell's Silver Hammer from McCartney: A Life in Lyrics
The UBP is honored to partner once again with the good folks at Pushkin, as we proudly present Season 2, Episode 3 of McCartney: A Life In Lyrics.
This week, T.J., Producer Casey, and a rather talkative, dialed-in, obviously present Tony, listen in and discuss Macca and Paul Muldoon's deep-dish of "Maxwell's Silver Hammer". Bang Bang! On the door, baby!
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McCartney: A Life in Lyrics | Maxwell's Silver Hammer
One day in the car, Paul McCartney heard a BBC production of the absurdist play “Ubu Cocu” by French writer Alfred Jarry. Taken by the rebelliousness of the rad...
2024-03-0940 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsSilly Love SongsVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf From his earliest days as a songwriter, Paul McCartney was interested in love songs. But by the time of Wing’s 1976 album “At the Speed of Sound” McCartney had become tired of critics suggesting that was all he wrote. And so he wrote the album’s lead single, a defiant anthem about the importance of love in our lives, and named it “Silly Love Songs.” Through discussing this song with Paul Muldoon, McCartney also touches on some of the other love son...
2024-03-0631 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsPicasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me)Vote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf “Drink to me, drink to my health” were among the last words spoken by the great Spanish artist Pablo Picasso. On somewhat of a lark, Dustin Hoffman challenged Paul McCartney to use those words to write a song – on the spot. McCartney indulged Hoffman and, without hesitation, an early version of “Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me)” poured out of him. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The...
2024-02-2823 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsYesterdayVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf The Beatles’ songbook became standard repertoire for artists to perform almost as quickly as they kicked off “the British invasion.” But one was covered more than all the rest: Yesterday. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The series was produced by Pejk Malinovski and Sara McCrea; written by Sara McCrea; edited by Dan O’Donnell and Sophie Crane; mastered by Jason Gambrell with assistance from Jake Gorski and so...
2024-02-2130 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsMaxwell’s Silver HammerVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf One day in the car, Paul McCartney heard a BBC production of the absurdist play “Ubu Cocu” by french writer Alfred Jarry. Taken by the rebelliousness of the radio play, McCartney wrote a sweet-sounding tune about a murderous medical student that seemingly lives in the same universe as Ubu: “Maxwell’s Silver Hammer.” “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The series was produced by Pejk Malinovski and Sara M...
2024-02-1420 min
Broken Record with Rick Rubin, Malcolm Gladwell, Bruce Headlam and Justin RichmondLove Me Do: McCartney A Life in LyricsCountless decisions, large and small, aided The Beatles’ ascent to the top of popular culture. The release of their debut single, “Love Me Do,” in the UK in the fall of 1962 was one of those decisions. Their debut on American television was another. In this first episode of season two, Paul McCartney and Paul Muldoon discuss the early evolution of The Beatles. Season Two of McCartney: A Life in Lyrics comes out weekly starting February 7th, and features the stories behind songs like Yesterday, Band on the Run, Here, There and Everywhere, Picasso’s Last Words (Drink to Me) and...
2024-02-0725 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsBand on the RunVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Paul McCartney found himself in a tricky place after The Beatles’ break up. What did his musical future look like without the three musicians he’d spent half of his life building a musical rapport with? McCartney’s other band, Wings, and an impromptu tour of UK colleges helped him find his footing. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries. The series was produced by Pejk Malinovski and S...
2024-02-0729 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsLove Me DoVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Countless decisions, large and small, aided The Beatles’ ascent to the top of popular culture. The release of their debut single, “Love Me Do,” in the UK in the fall of 1962 was one of those decisions. Their debut on American television was another. In this first episode of season two, Paul McCartney and Paul Muldoon discuss the early evolution of The Beatles. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushkin Industries....
2024-02-0725 min
Age Well with Dr Sophie ShotterThe surprising magic of mushroomsDr. Sophie Shotter
Dr. Sophie and Fiona discuss:
• How mushrooms help skin
• Beta glucan
• Adaptogens
• Kojic acid and hyperpigmentation
• Reishi’s anti-inflammatory (and hydrating) properties
• Tremella (snow mushroom) and hyaluronic acid
• Reishi
• Mycelium and sustainable beauty
• Stella McCartney’s mushroom leather bag
• Origins and the iconic Mega Mushroom treatment oil
• Other brands using mushrooms
• Mushrooms as a supplement – inc. the immune system / cognitive function
• Mushrooms and glutathione (antioxidant) – plus liver function
• Lion’s mane – and anxiety and depression / sleep
• Mushroom extraction processes
• Different supplementation brands
• Understanding reishi’s potential side effects
• Curcumin and cellular health
• Green tea and EGCG
Find out more by heading to https...
2024-01-1618 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsHelter SkelterVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Season 1 of “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” concludes with a band in flux. The Beatles had evolved significantly by 1968 from when they first released “Love Me Do.” Back then, they were only competing with the likes of Andy Williams, Little Stevie Wonder, and Peter Paul and Mary. But by the recording of the “White Album" The Beatles were up against acts on the charts with a more hard driving sound like Cream, The Who, and Sly and the Family Stone. Pa...
2023-12-1323 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsToo Many PeopleVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Many observers have tried to pinpoint the specific events that lead to Lennon-McCartney, the formidable songwriting partnership, transitioning to Lennon v. McCartney. But the fact is there is no single truth regarding why the beloved duo split. So instead of investigating the why, we look at the aftermath: legal battles, hurtful accusations in song and, ultimately, a sense of resolution. “Too Many People” opens Paul and Linda McCartney’s 1971 album, “RAM” and serves as an opening to explore Lennon-McCartney...
2023-12-0625 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsJenny Wren / BlackbirdVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf “Long Tailed Winter Bird,” “Bluebird,” and “Single Pigeon” are just a few of the many bird-oriented songs Paul McCartney has written over the years. His love of ornithology extends back before his songwriting days to his early childhood. “Blackbird”, one of the most universally cherished songs in his canon, was born of that love and worked well with the civil rights allusions that were the song’s subtext. The latter day companion of “Blackbird”, “Jenny Wren,” was also born of that love. Released 40 y...
2023-11-2924 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsMagical Mystery TourVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast now: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf “Magical Mystery Tour” was inspired by a holiday bus from Liverpool to a mystery destination—often ending up in the carnivalesque seaside town of Blackpool. It’s one of the best examples of The Beatles further dipping into the era’s psychedelic subculture. The production of the song delivers a dense and lively atmosphere, from the opening brass fanfare to the flanging piano in the coda. “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics” is a co-production between iHeart Media, MPL and Pushk...
2023-11-2222 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsLive and Let DieVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf James Bond themes were handled by soulful or sultry vocalists in the decade since 1963’s “From Russia With Love.” Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and even Louis Armstrong had taken turns singing themes and secondary themes for the films. The Broccoli family who produces the James Bond franchise expected nothing less when they asked Paul McCartney to write the theme for “Live and Let Die.” What they didn’t expect was for him to perform it too. And for the song—1973’s “L...
2023-11-1518 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsHere TodayVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Warning: This episode begins with a description of the assassination of John Lennon. John Lennon’s assassination has reverberated across decades, country and culture. On the 8th of December, 1980 the world lost one of its greatest creative forces and advocates for peace. And Paul McCartney lost even more: a collaborator, a bandmate, and a dear friend. As McCartney sat in the upstairs room of his Sussex home, mourning his loss, he picked up a guitar, found a comfor...
2023-11-0823 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsUncle Albert/Admiral HalseyVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf As Paul McCartney’s life moved further away from the centering force of Liverpool, the distance, both physical and cultural, started becoming increasingly apparent. It's a distance described by Paul as inevitable, if regrettable. “Uncle Albert / Admiral Halsey” is Paul’s expression of the dual longing for home one can experience while also longing to create a new life full of adventure. Released on Paul and Linda’s “RAM” album in 1971, the song is layered with meaning and references to his co...
2023-11-0120 min
Dan & Christie For Breakfast - Hit VICThe Podcast: Kim's Nipply Bra - Sophie Monk - RIP Matthew PerrySurely Kim Kardashian is joking with these new Skims?!Plus, Dan went to see Sir Paul Mccartney on the weekend, and it brought him to tears (the good kind), and we get another very spooky story in exchange for tickets to our ghost tour on Halloween night!Subscribe on LiSTNR: https://play.listnr.com/station/hit-hobartSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2023-10-3019 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsPenny LaneVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf As a young boy, Paul McCartney soaked up the radio plays his mother listened to while cleaning around their house. They gave McCartney an expansive understanding of characterization, something he’s been able to do astonishingly well in his own work throughout his writing career. The song “Penny Lane” may sound like much of the psychedelic musings that was common by the late 60s, but the song is actually a beautifully abstract description of a Liverpool suburb well-known to both McCa...
2023-10-2522 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsWhen Winter Comes / Mull of KintyreVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf At the dawn of the Beatles’ dissolution, Paul McCartney and his wife, Linda, started to spend an increasing amount of time in the Scottish countryside. Sequestered at their farm near the Mull of Kintyre, McCartney found refuge in his family, his animals, and in fixing up their homestead. The ease and charm of country living was documented in “When Winter Comes” from 2020’s McCartney III. And in 1977 his ode to life on the family farm, “Mull of Kintyre,” became a massive h...
2023-10-1825 min
McCartney: A Life in LyricsLet It BeVote for “McCartney: A Life in Lyrics“ as the Webby Awards’ Best Music Podcast here: https://bit.ly/4jmkrDf Paul McCartney’s mother Mary passed away in 1956, when Paul was only 14 years old. Over a decade later, she appeared to him in a dream, lending a few immortal words of wisdom: “Let it be.” These words arrived in time to help see Paul through the difficult days after The Beatles’ gave up touring to enter the studio full time. And, of course, they went on to become the basis of the song that’s now a popular standard and the...
2023-10-1121 min