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EggPod Express

I am the EggPod
The Beatles
Mersey Beat
Record Mirror
Beatles
New Musical Express
Disc and Music Echo
Rolling Stones
Official Beatles Fan Club
Liverpool
Brian Epstein
Bob Dylan
Beatles Book Monthly

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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Musical absurdist Ron Geesin discusses his work, and the road to co-writing Pink Floyd's first number one album Atom Heart Mother via an article in the 8 March 1969 issue of Melody Maker. To read along visit iamtheeggpod.com

Mary Cockram aka 'Anne Collingham', Joint National Secretary of The Official Beatles Fan Club, discusses the April 1965 issue of Beatles Monthly and her memories of this incredible time, with Chris Shaw.

To read along with Mary and Chris, click https... more

Andy Bown from The Herd - and Status Quo - discusses his career via an article in the 20 April 1968 of Record Mirror, with Chris Shaw. To read this issue click here: tinyurl.com/mv7atu6w

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Part 2 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: tinyurl.com/37mjxku8

A playlist of this issue's top 30 singles is available at iamtheeggpod.com/

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Recent Guests

Mary Cockram
Former Joint National Secretary of the Official Beatles Fan Club (1963–1966)
Official Beatles Fan Club
Episode: S2 Ep13: Mary Cockram aka Anne Collingham - Beatles Book April 1965
Andy Bown
Keyboard player in The Herd, later Status Quo
The Herd, Status Quo
Episode: S2 Ep12: Andy Bown - Record Mirror 20 April 1968
Andy Miller
Author and podcaster, discussing Melody Maker and Village Green
Author and podcaster
Episode: S2 Ep10: Andy Miller - Melody Maker 30 November 1968 part 1
Gail Renard
BAFTA Award winner, Writers Guild of Great Britain Treasurer, and Vice President of the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe
Federation of Screenwriters in Europe; Writers Guild of Great Britain
Episode: S2 Ep8: Gail Renard - RAVE magazine July 1967 part 1
Pete Paphides
Guest on the episode, discussing Record Mirror and 1960s music journalism
Episode: S2 Ep7: Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 2
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

Host

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

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 886 ratings
  • Big let down

    I loved the original podcast and i mourned it when it ended. I suppose it couldn't have gone forever, although I wouldn't have minded.

    This..., I don't know.

    I guess it's a good idea, but it's not my thing. I started to listen the first episode and gave up halfway.

    Good luck!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pertusato
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Brilliant

    Chris’s great enthusiasm for his subject is obvious not only in its content but presentation. A content of exquisite music memorably dished with a service equaling the great Bob Harris. Well done and more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonka1947?
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Simply, perfection

    The return of quite simply the most perfect podcast was the best news I’ve heard in ages.

    It’s so brilliant to have Chris back producing shows. He is such a fantastic host and gives his guests so much space. The production values are superb.

    ** Egg Pod Review **

    These shows are quite simply perfectly produced. Chris does an amazing job with every episode, both the production and as the host. The guests are a fantastic mix and you can tell just how much they all love the greatest band ever.

    T... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcfontaine
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Superb

    A new slant on an old era. Brilliant to hear Mark L talking authoritatively about things other than the Beatles.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dom Joly's Soul
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Episode 1 Eggpod Express

    A brilliant concept, perfectly executed. Wildly entertaining, highly informative and an invaluable historical document. Looking forward to more of this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ItsJohnMcG
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Guests are described as knowledgeable and engaging, offering unique archival insights.

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S2 Ep13: Mary Cockram aka Anne Collingham - Beatles Book April 1965
Q: And tell me about, what was Brian like?
Mary recalls Brian Epstein as a mix of intimidation and warmth, noting his occasional temper but also his politeness and professionalism as a boss.
S2 Ep13: Mary Cockram aka Anne Collingham - Beatles Book April 1965
Q: What happened at the area get-togethers then?
She describes informal gatherings where Beatles performances were loud and fans were enthusiastic, with social events interwoven with fan club activities.
S2 Ep7: Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 2
Q: What are your thoughts on the controversy around Norman Jopling's reviews and the response from the recorder Mirror readers?
Pete reflects on the culture of controversy in music journalism, noting how critics often sparked letters and debates, and how readers engaged with publishers by sending in replies, illustrating the uneasy but influential dynamic between critics and fans.
S2 Ep5: David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 2
Q: Thank you, David. Overall, what does this magazine mean to you in terms of history?
It provides an unmediated, gatekeeper-free snapshot of 1960s pop, offering intelligent, diverse voices and a literacy in writing that reveals a lot about the era, its artists, and how audiences engaged with music at the time.
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.

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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 9 years ago and published 152 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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Recent guests on EggPod Express include:

1. Mary Cockram
2. Andy Bown
3. Andy Miller
4. Gail Renard
5. Pete Paphides
6. David Quantick
7. Samira Ahmed
8. Mark Lewisohn

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