Glass Onion: On John Lennon
Antony RotunnoA deep dive into the music and complex psychology of John Lennon, featuring interviews with such noted authors and podcasters as David Bedford, Dan Richter, Jude Kessler, Kit O'Toole and Ken McNab, as well as ex-Quarrymen bandmates Rod Davis and Colin Hanton
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 131 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic CommentaryMusic | |||
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We complete our look at ‘Birth of the Beatles’, the 1979 biopic which holds a unique place as the only one of its kind made while all 4 Beatles were still alive.
The timeline goes somewhat awry but we go from the boys having departed Hamburg in lat... more
Following our last exploration of a biopic of dubious quality, Antony flies solo this time to explore another one which, despite having some sense of time and place, is also somewhat lacking and to some extent unintentionally comedic.
‘Birth of the... more
Ghosty joins Antony once again to wrap up our dissection of ‘John & Yoko: A Love Story’, and there is also some discussion of two other presentations from 1985.
‘John Lennon: A Journey In The Life’ is a ‘cheap and cheerful’ trawl through the Lennon... more
We’re happy to welcome back David ‘Ghosty’ Wills to discuss John & Yoko: A Love Story, a 1985 biopic starring Mark McGann and Kim Miyori that was very dear to our hearts, at least until we rewatched it!
We discuss some of the better scenes and also... more
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- Back bedroom Beatlery.
If you discovered The Beatles via secondhand copies of the albums and musty paperback retellings of the legend, the dreamy back-bedroom interiority of this pod may well appeal - the vibe’s just right. The host is a well-travelled, much-storied citizen of the universe, but it’s the Lennon of the mind, not the world, that scintillates and dominates here, shapeshifting, time-travelling, famous and unknowable, gone but ever present and always fascinating. A good grounding in music makes the speculat... more
Apple Podcasts5Strongarm of the Sofa
United Kingdom2 years ago - Bravo - keep up the good work Antony
Great podcast, pretty easy listening. Provides lots of interesting perspective. I’d recommend to any Beatles / John Lennon fan.
Apple Podcasts5MajeoensnsosnnesbjsjsUnited Kingdom2 years ago - Excellent Podcaster
Antony is one of the best podcasters out there at the moment, an excellent speaker with well researched shows and interesting guests. Not just for John Lennon fans.
He definitely needs to be better known over his three podcasts.
Apple Podcasts5Barnard Pest ControlUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Amazing insight, depth and fun
Its like a trip inside the life and soul of Lennon and those magic times. Its thoughtful, deep and full of wit. Antony, the host, is a musician himself as well as a well-read deep freethinker, so his take on all things Lennon and Beatles comes at your from all kinds of suprising angles -- from rants and heavy musings, to humour and spellbounding interviews with people who knew Lennon. At times he even plays us some of John's songs. I hear there will be a book based on this podcast and I ... more
Apple Podcasts5AppleSucksAntonyRocks
Canada3 years ago - Glass Onion. On John Lennon
This podcast is excellent! The host has such extensive knowledge of John Lennon. I’ve been reading books on Lennon/Beatles for over 30 years and thought I knew pretty much everything. But I have gained so much insight from listening to this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Boring and not challengingUnited Kingdom3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #198 | United Kingdom/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Australia/Music/Music Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #173 | Australia/Music |
Apple Podcasts | #230 |  France/Music/Music Commentary |
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Apple Podcasts | #101 |  Poland/Music/Music Commentary |
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The content focuses on the complex musical and psychological landscapes of John Lennon, exploring his life through various lenses, including relationships, creativity, spirituality, and his impact on culture. Noteworthy themes include critical analyses of biopics, exploration of Lennon's spiritual beliefs, and an in-depth examination of his personal relationships, particularly with Yoko Ono and his first wife, Cynthia Powell. The range of discussions includes detailed breakdowns of songs, reflections on personal experiences with the Beatles, and interviews with experts and individuals who knew Lennon, providing listeners with unique insights and engaging stories related to one of music's most iconic figures.
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