The Beatles: They Came to a Land Downunder
Frank and GazFrank and Gaz take a cross-disciplinary deep dive into The Beatles 1964 tour of Australasia. They explore where The Beatles went, who they met, and their broader social impact. But they also look more deeply into the nature of the land downunder - culturally and socially - using the Beatles as their point of departure. Expect some unexpected turns like discussion of Taylor Swift’s 2024 tour vis-a-... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Categories | Music HistoryMusic | ||||
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Frank and Gaz are back for their last hurrah in two parts. Once again they come off a long historic run, putting the Beatles 1964 music into the broader sweep of musical history. They consider the legitimacy of comparisons between Lennon/McCartney an... more
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- Ripper 1964
Listened to the first two episodes. It’s Ripper 1964. “Do yourself a favour”.
The production quality and level of research are amazing. Love all the audio clips you found. Just a great reminder of the times and how much simpler life was. There is audio of one of them reading the tour schedule for Australasia. Pretty clear he doesn’t know which cities are in Australia and which in New Zealand.
In an era without the internet or satellite tv how would a 20 something young Englishman know places on ... more
Apple Podcasts5Peter Bauldy
Australiaa year ago - A riot
From the sixties to Taylor Swifties, Frank and Gaz tackle big questions in Australian culture. The pod combines show biz, celebrity scandal and history through the lens of the iconic Beatles. Quick-witted and smart, these hosts might just be Australia’s answer to the Rest is Entertainment. Enjoy the ride.
Apple Podcasts5The Fab Four FanAustraliaa year ago - Dr
Beatles fans will gobble up this omnivorous buffet of 60's music history served in a sauce of Australian social history. I'm not a big fan of AI, but I do like the poetry reading about Adelaide. This podcast is like eating a prawn cocktail with thousand island dressing. Delicious.
Apple Podcasts5Paint PantsAustraliaa year ago - A must-listen!
Fantastic insights into 1960s Australia as well as the Beatles - plus what it means to be a fan. I loved it!
Apple Podcasts5BeatleFanSydndyAustraliaa year ago - Rollicking Beatles soundscape
Well that was great fun! Great craic! Frank and Gaz have started knitting together what should be a fascinating musical history tour. I loved the sounds and historical audio woven throughout the chat and I learned more than I expected - not only about the Beatles but also about Australian social history. Top start! I’m looking forward to the rest of the episodes.
Apple Podcasts5Recneps133Australiaa year ago
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