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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
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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Gail Renard dons her floral crown, adjusts her Mary Quant maxi-skirt, and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: tinyurl.com/352r2sud

Gail Renard wears flowers in her hair and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: tinyurl.com/352r2sud

Part 2 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

Part 1 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

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Recent Guests

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
Writer and interviewer; guest on the episode
Episode: S2 Ep5: David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 2
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
Author and Beatles historian
Omnibus Press (mentioned as his publisher)
Episode: S2 Ep2: Mark Lewisohn - Mersey Beat 4 January 1962 Part 2
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 866 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 Kingdom14 days 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 Kingdoma month 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 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 Kingdom2 months ago

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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.
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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1. Something About the Beatles
2. Word In Your Ear
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5. Screw It, We're Just Gonna Talk About the Beatles

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

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