Fixing A Hole - The Beatles podcast you didn't know you needed

Paul Humbley & Mark Wakely
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Join Paul Humbley and Mark Wakely for their weekly conversations talking about all things Beatles in the Fixing a Hole podcast. Paul, a lifelong Beatles obsessive. Mark an ex-London black cab driver, pirate radio DJ and podcast producer have one thing in common. Music, and particularly a love for The Beatles. They have partnered to bring you weekly themed conversations covering all aspects of John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s careers. Both together as a group or as solo artists. It is Mark’s job to extract the knowledge from Paul’s Beatle brain and stop him when it gets a bit too nerdy! Join them in this Magical Mystery Tour through the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo by listening into Fixing a Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

  1. 4d ago

    Beatles For Sale - Special offer, 40% Off!

    In the summer of 1964 The Beatles released A Hard Day's Night in the UK. Their first album to contain purely Lennon and McCartney compositions.  But by the Autumn of that year John, Paul, George and Ringo had now achieved global fame. Tours of Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, resulted in them having less and less time for song writing. Creativity and time in the studio was severally restricted, due to other commitments. In this episode we take a deep dive into their fourth album, Beatles For Sale. And uncover why it is tale of two halves (or should that be two sides). The album includes some of their best song writing from the pre-Rubber Soul era. But it also includes too much filler. Plus as was now the norm, Capitol in America never released the album for another 23 years! Welcome to episode 65 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: paul@paulhumbley.com Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  2. Aug 10

    A Hard Days Night, All Their Own Work

    There were 8 months between The Beatles debut album, Please Please Me and it's follow up With The Beatles. A further 8 months and A Hard Day's Night arrived in stores. By the summer of 1964 John, Paul, George and Ringo were household names, not only in the UK, but globally! This third UK album was a first. Not only a film soundtrack, but also their first album to contain purely Lennon & McCartney compositions. Until now there had been no corresponding album releases between Parlophone records in the UK and Capitol in America. Finally in the states there is a soundtrack album sharing the same title, but that's where the similarity ends. It was not even released by Capitol. To discover the full story of this ground breaking album listen to episode 64 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  3. Jul 16

    With The Beatles. That Difficult Second Album?

    Exactly 8 months to the day after their debut album 'Please Please Me' was released in the UK. The Beatles second album 'With The Beatles' landed in record stores nationwide. Not only a significant day in the groups history, but an unforgettable day news wise. As it was 22 November 1963 that American president JFK was assimilated. An event which as we discuss in this weeks episode, could have been the reason why Capitol records finally took up distribution rights to the band. With its arty black and white cover image and a strong Motown influence. Does 'With The Beatles' suffer from 'Difficult Second Album' which most artists succumb to? To find out you will have to listen! Welcome to episode 63 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  4. Jul 7

    How Does The Beatles Debut Album, Please Please Me Stand Up, 63 Years On?

    11 February 1962 has become a legendary day in the history of Abbey Road. The recording studio located on a residential street in north London. For on that day, John, Paul, George and Ringo recorded 11* songs for there debut album, Please Please Me. In this weeks episode we start a new series taking a deep dive into The Beatles album catalogue, from Please Please Me released in March 1963, through to Let It Be in May 1970. Mark and I discuss, the background to the album, the recording sessions and its performance on the charts. Together with why Capitol records in the USA refused to touch the album. By the way if you think that a typo in the first paragraph, '11 songs', you'll have to listen to  this episode to hear the answer. Welcome to episode 62 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  5. Jun 30

    John Lennon Now And Then

    Following the tragedy of December 1980, Yoko took control of her husbands audio, visual and written legacy. Producing a series of releases which would not only keep John's name out there, but also carry on his message of 'Peace'. In recent hears John's youngest son Sean has taken over control producing a series of wonderful archive box sets. In this week's episode Paul and Mark discuss how John's legacy stands up 46 years after his passing.  Welcome to episode 61 of Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  6. Jun 23

    From Quarry Men to Beat Brothers

    In the Spring of 1961 The Beatles made their first professional recordings under the guidance of Bert Kaempfert. The German orchestra leader, composer and A&R man for Polydor records. Kaempfert was looking for musicians to back his recent signing Tony Sheridan. John, Paul, George and Pete Best would record two sessions for Polydor. In this weeks episode we look at the background to these historic recordings and how there status has diminished over the last 60 years due to a myriad of budget price reissues. Welcome to episode 60 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  7. Jun 15

    The Boys at Forthlin Road

    In episode 58 Mark and Paul reviewed the rather excellent new album from Paul McCartney 'The Boys Of Dungeon Lane'. An album on which Paul reflects on his pre-fame past. In this episode we are also looking back to those years. With an overview of 2 tapes (or should that be 3?). Which capture the early days of group. The first dating from April and July 1960 and featuring Stuart on bass. The other recorded 2 years later in the autumn of 1962. Around the time the band had recorded there first single (in the UK) Love Me Do. Welcome to episode 59 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

  8. Jun 7

    Dungeon Lane. Is It Worth The Journey?

    With his 84th birthday just weeks away. Paul has gifted fans his first new collection of songs in 5 years. The question is: Is The Boys Of Dungeon Lane worth the wait? SPOILER ALERT!Yes! To find out why listen to episode 58 0f Fixing A Hole. The Beatles Podcast You Didn't Know You Needed. An extended version of this podcast is available on our Patreon channel: http://patreon.com/fixingahole Sample extended episodes can be downloaded via our Stan Store. https://stan.store/fixingahole You can contact Paul and Mark via: Email: info@fixingahole.co.uk Facebook: Fixing A Hole The Beatles Podcast https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562724166069   All previous episodes are available via all major podcast platforms, or our website: http://fixingahole.transistor.fm Fixing A Hole YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fixingahole62_70   Fixing A Hole is a 1386 Audio production https://www.1386audio.com

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Join Paul Humbley and Mark Wakely for their weekly conversations talking about all things Beatles in the Fixing a Hole podcast. Paul, a lifelong Beatles obsessive. Mark an ex-London black cab driver, pirate radio DJ and podcast producer have one thing in common. Music, and particularly a love for The Beatles. They have partnered to bring you weekly themed conversations covering all aspects of John, Paul, George, and Ringo’s careers. Both together as a group or as solo artists. It is Mark’s job to extract the knowledge from Paul’s Beatle brain and stop him when it gets a bit too nerdy! Join them in this Magical Mystery Tour through the lives of John, Paul, George, and Ringo by listening into Fixing a Hole, The Beatles podcast you didn’t know you needed.

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