John Lennon expert and author of The John Lennon Series,http://johnlennonseries.com, Jude Southerland Kessler, will interview four of the most entertaining Beatles authors of 2015!First, Lanea Stagg of The Recipe Records Series (Recipe Record

Special Insider's Look at "Beatles at the Rige" Festival 2015

Aug 28th, 2015 40m

Join Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series,http://www.johnlennonseries.com as she takes you on a quick 45-min. tour of Beatles at the Ridge, the FREE Beatles festival coming up in Walnut Ridge, AR, Sept. 18 and 19. You'll g

Kit 'n Kaboodle: John Lennnon's Protest Songs: Righteous or Rubbish?

Aug 21st, 2015 1h

Join Dr. Kit O'Toole (author of Songs We Were Singing) Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Serieshttp://www.johnlennonseries.com as they discuss John Lennon's political protest anthems. They'll exmaine 4 of John's impactful sol

Your Best of the Fest for Beatles Fans 2015!

Aug 7th, 2015 56m

When Rebeat magazine asked host Jude Southerland Kessler (http://www,johnlennonseries.com) to select the 10 "Best of the Fest for Beatles Fans 2015," she was a little daunted! ONLY TEN? It was hard to do with live bands, scores of Beatles exper

Sneak Peek: Vol. 4, John Lennon Series, Should Have Known Better

Jul 24th, 2015 47m

Join host Jude Southerland Kessler as she gives you a sneak peek of her upcoming book, Vol. 4 in The John Lennon Series, Should Have Known Better. Taking you on a journey through John Lennon's life (and The Beatles' lives) from 1 March 1964 to

Best of Chicago Festffor Beatles Fans 2015: A Go-ers Guide!

Jul 22nd, 2015 29m

At the request of Rebeat magazine (http://www.rebeatmag.com), author Jude Southerland Kessler was asked to preview the 2015 Fest for Beatles Fans and select the 10 BEST things to see, do, hear, and experience when the fest commences Aug. 14-16

How 1965 Changed The Beatles and They Changed 1965

Jul 17th, 2015 59m

Part Two of our discussion with Beatles experts and authors Chuck Gunderson (Some Fun Tonight: How The Beatles Rocked America: The Historic North American Tours), Al Sussman (Changin' Times: 101 Days That Changed a Generation), Bruce Spizer (Th

The Beatles in 1965: Best Year Ever?

Jul 10th, 2015 59m

Was 1965 The Beatles zenith year? Or was it an unbearable drudge? Beatles experts and authors Chuck Gunderson (Some Fun Tonight: The Backstage Story of How The Beatles Rocked America, The Historic North American Tours), Al Sussman (Changin' Tim

Classic Revisited: George Harrison's Sister Louise Talks About Her Brothers Band

Jul 3rd, 2015 1h

July is "Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans" month as we prepare for the big celebration at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare on Aug. 14-16. And one of the biggest guests of the Fest will be George Harrison's sister, Louise! Here she talks with John Lennon e

Kit 'nKaboodle: Why Did the Beatles Fail the Decca Audition?

Jun 19th, 2015 2h

In Episode #3 of the highly popular Kit and Kaboodle show, Beatles/rock music critic, Dr. Kit O'Toole and Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series (http://www.johnlennonseries.com) discuss why The Beatles failed The Decca Audi

What REALLY happened at Shea Stadium and in Cleveland?

Jun 12th, 2015 1h

Our show tonight will be dedicated to Dennis Ferrante. Please join us at the top of the hour for a tribute to this lovely man. Rest in peace, Dennis. Shine on.Then...pop culture historian and author of 2 fab-tastic books on The #Beatles, Dave

Beatles Expert Bruce Spizer Gives Insider Info re The Beatles on Capitol Records

Jun 5th, 2015 59m

No one knows Beatles' music like author and Beatles expert, Bruce Spizer!!! His numerous books (including The Beatles Are Coming!, The Beatles' Swan Song, and many others) tell the complete story of the Fab Four - their singles and LP's. Invite

YOUR Night to Talk with Beatles Expert, Jonathan Gould!

May 29th, 2015 59m

Tonight, YOU will have the chance to ask one of America's most informed and articulate Beatles experts your question on The Beatles during The Beatlemania Years (late 1963-end of 1965). Jonathan Gould, revered author of Can't Buy Me Love: The B

Classic Revisited: John's Sound Engineer, Dennis Ferrante!

May 22nd, 2015 59m

John Lennon's vivacious, witty, and wonderful sound engineer at the Record Plant, Dennis Ferrante, stopped by the studio to talk with Jude Southerland Kessler the week after the passing of the lovely Cynthia Lennon. And in the sad events of tha

John Lennon's Boyhood Friend, Michael Hill, Speaks Out

May 15th, 2015 44m

Tonight our host, Jude Southerland Kessler, author of http://www.johnlennonseries.com will have the joy of talking to John Lennon's boyhood friend, Michael Hill. Michael attended Dovedale Primary in Woolton with John, and later, QuarryBank Gram

Liddypool's Dave Bedford Live and In Person!

May 8th, 2015 38m

The one and only Dave Bedford, author of Liddypool and The Fab One Hundred and Four will be in studio with John Lennon Series author Jude Southerland Kessler to talk about their favorite topics: 1) The Beatles and 2) Liverpool! You can't miss w

King Interviews The Beatles!

Apr 24th, 2015 55m

Bill King, the articulate and clever editor of Beatlefan magazine, returns to The John Lennon Hour to share his interviews with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and George Harrison. He'll also be talking about his time with Cynthia Lennon and Neil

The Beatles Most Unappreciated Songs

Apr 17th, 2015 59m

Dr. Kit O'Toole, author of the upcoming book Michael Jackson FAQ is Kit; Jude Southerland Kessler, author of The John Lennon Series (http://www.johnlennonseries.com), is Kaboodle. And together they're the powerhouse team of Kit and Kaboodle who

Was 1965 the Most Revolutionary Year in Music?

Apr 10th, 2015 58m

"Nowhere to Run," "Help!" "Mr. Tamborine Man," "Ticket to Ride," "A Change is Gonna Come," and "Yesterday." 1965 was a year of incredible songs, TV shows, movies, and historical events. And here to walk through that mind-blowing year with us is

John's Sound Engineer, Dennis Ferrante Makes YOU Smile!

Apr 3rd, 2015 59m

Meet the one and only Dennis Ferrante who served as John's Sound Engineer at the Record Plant in New York City. This incredibly talented and witty musician has also worked with Alice Cooper, Hall and Oates, Cher, and many others...and even won

Author Jonathan Gould of "Can't Buy Me Love" Discusses Beatles Early Years

Mar 27th, 2015 59m

Hailed by The New York Times and The Guardian in the U.K., author Jonathan Gould is one of the most respected Beatles experts on either shore. His best-selling work, Can't Buy Me Love: The Beatles, Britain, and America, examines The Beatles' mu

Louise Harrison Talks About Her Kid Brother's Band!

Mar 13th, 2015 1h

This is a "live" version of a show already in the archives. We are just placing this one here so that we can play the show at its regular time on Thursday night the 12th. You can hear the same show in the archives if you go there now. It's an i

The McCartneys are in the HOUSE!

Feb 27th, 2015 59m

Get to know Sir Macca's vivacious and witty step-mother, Angie, and his lovely step-sister, Ruth, as Jude Southerland Kessler (author of The John Lennon Series, http://www.johnlennonseries.com) chats with them and explores their many talents an

Best Beatles Magazines

Feb 20th, 2015 57m

In 1963, Sean O'Mahoney created Beatles Monthly, a magazine devoted solely to The Beatles, and it ran succesfully until 1969. In Liverpool, Bill Harry created a pop music journal known as MerseyBeat which is still live and vital (online) today.

Kit and Kaboodle consider: John or Paul? Better Love Song Composer?

Feb 13th, 2015 52m

Who wrote the better love songs in the team of Lennon and McCartney, John or Paul? And what solid evidence is there to back it up? Thursday night at 9pmET, Dr. Kit O'Toole (Kit) and Jude Southerland Kessler (Kaboodle) will square off to debate