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EggPod Express

I am the EggPod
The Beatles
Mersey Beat
Beatles
New Musical Express
Disc and Music Echo
Rolling Stones
Liverpool
Brian Epstein
Bob Dylan

EggPod Express takes a jaunty stroll through 1960s music magazines with a pot pourri of delicious guests. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

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Part 2 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is here: tinyurl.com/5n975t4x

Part 1 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is available at www.iamtheeggpod.com/

Samira Ahmed discusses the 10 July 1964 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with Samira and Chris visit iamtheeggpod.com

Part 2 of 2. Mark Lewisohn discusses the 4 January 1962 issue of Mersey Beat with Chris Shaw. To read along, visit iamtheeggpod.com

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Recent Guests

David Quantick
Emmy Award winning writer
Episode: S2 Ep4: David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 1
Samira Ahmed
Author/interviewer; discussing her book about The Beatles, NME, and 1964 Britain
Episode: S2 Ep3: Samira Ahmed - New Musical Express 10 July 1964
Mark Lewisohn
World-renowned historian and authority on the Beatles
Episode: S2 Ep1: Mark Lewisohn - Mersey Beat 4 January 1962 Part 1
Mark Lewison
World's leading authority on the Beatles
Episode: S2: Happiness is Egg shaped

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Chris Shaw
Host of EggPod Express, guiding conversations through 1960s music press and culture

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 857 ratings
  • Was the best Beatles podcast I’ve heard or discovered so far!

    Updated my review. For two reasons.

    1. You’ve stopped doing the podcast, which is disappointing

    &

    2. You invited Chris Chibnall on one of the episodes. That man ruined Doctor Who by going woke with DEI & ESG hiring practices and destroying the canon, by ruining the characters backstory. The Doctor should never has been a woman. RIP Doctor Who.

    So for those two reasons, I’ve had to knock a couple of stars off. But apart from that, there’s nothing better than learning more about something you... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Watkin95
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Last live episode

    Shame that they finished off a great series with such a badly recorded finale.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ghee xxx
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Fantastic episode with Eleanor Gray

    Eleanor Gray is a fantastic knowledgeable guest: I’m going to miss this pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel JPC
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • The most annoying laugh in the world

    I had to turn off the recent episode on Anthology 1 which was frustrating . I’m all for people with a sense of humour but one of the ladies in the show has the most annoying laugh ,, I mean laughing at her own jokes and no matter what the comment that stupid giggle , to the point where she was giving me a headache

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Trevor133567
    Ireland2 years ago
  • Thank you Chris!

    This really is one of the very best Beatles podcasts! A great idea and great guests sharing the Fab love and much hilarity and a not a few touching moments. Very sorry this dream is over but in the end …. well you know the rest.

    Marc Stewart

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ric350V64
    Canada2 years ago

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S2 Ep3: Samira Ahmed - New Musical Express 10 July 1964
Q: What was the role of television in the Beatles phenomenon, and how does your book address that?
She emphasizes television as a key driver of the Beatles' global reach, noting how beaming into living rooms changed audience access and intensified the band's cultural impact beyond music alone.
S2 Ep3: Samira Ahmed - New Musical Express 10 July 1964
Q: So first of all, why do you think people from our generation are so fascinated by the 60s? And what did this publication mean to you?
Samira explains the era's energy, social mobility post-education reforms, and how NME captured a pivotal moment in culture; she discusses the magazine as a snapshot of a generation and its ongoing relevance for understanding pop culture history.

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EggPod Express offers a jaunty, nostalgia-fueled tour through 1960s music magazines, pairing host-led explorations of archival issues with insightful guest expertise. Episodes frequently center on Beatles history, press culture, and the broader media ecosystem of the era, weaving in anecdotes about publications, public perception, and industry dynamics. The show shines in its deep dives, warm banter, and ability to connect historical magazine content to modern reverberations in music journalism and pop culture. Notably, the format leans into archival discovery, scholarly context, and affectionate, often humorous storytelling that appeals to serious fans and curious newcomers alike.

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EggPod Express launched 8 years ago and published 143 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. David Quantick
2. Samira Ahmed
3. Mark Lewisohn
4. Mark Lewison

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