Bringin' It Back to..."The Beatles"
Music Podcasts
"Bringin' it Back to "The Beatles" with Doug and Ben" will include in-depth interviews with celebrities who discuss their bodies of work while including intimate aspects of how they were profoundly impacted by "The Beatles" throughout their lives. Doug Kolk is a professional entertainment broadcaster in Los Angeles. Ben Don Sherwood is an Australian artist/musician who runs the "World's Largest Beatles Facebook Group".....Oh yeah, and their wives are sisters!
Location:
United States
Genres:
Music Podcasts
Description:
"Bringin' it Back to "The Beatles" with Doug and Ben" will include in-depth interviews with celebrities who discuss their bodies of work while including intimate aspects of how they were profoundly impacted by "The Beatles" throughout their lives. Doug Kolk is a professional entertainment broadcaster in Los Angeles. Ben Don Sherwood is an Australian artist/musician who runs the "World's Largest Beatles Facebook Group".....Oh yeah, and their wives are sisters!
Twitter:
@dougkolk
Language:
English
Contact:
3238067892
Email:
core44d@gmail.com
Episodes
NEVER HEARD BEFORE: John Lennon's "The Lost Weekend" (The stories only May Pang would know)
10/6/2023
Doug and Ben Chat with John Lennon's ex lover and girlfriend, May Pang about her new documentary "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" and get clarification on many John stories that were folklore up til this point. "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" is available through streaming platforms October 13th.
Duration:00:46:31
Timothy B. Schmit- (The Eagles, Poco) On Playing with Ringo, Joining The Eagles, The time he met John
5/30/2022
Timothy B. Schmit, bassist of The Eagles, chats his new album , "Day By Day," the influence of The Band, CSN. The process of writing songs for The Eagles, the time he met all 4 Beatles and the genius of Beach Boys compared to The Beatles.
Duration:00:22:26
Chris Carraba - (Dashboard Confessional) A student of Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon
5/23/2022
Chris Carraba of Dashboard Confessional talks the new album, his influence from Paul Simon, Dylan, Leonard Cohen and of course, The Beatles and George in particular. He also talks about his love for The Cure and Robert Smith.
Duration:00:01:26
Perry Farrell (Jane's Addiction) - What he loves about Lennon? George Underrated? The future of Jane
2/17/2022
Jane's Addiction, Porno For Pyros Frontman Perry Farrell chats with the guys about his Heaven After Dark concert series, his love for Lennon, why George is underrated and his baby, Lollapalooza.
Duration:00:32:40
Wesley Schultz (The Lumineers) - The Neil Young Approach? Why he's "A Lennon?"
1/15/2022
Wesley Shultz, founder and lead singer of The Lumineers chats about the unorthodox process of making the band's 4th album, "Brightside." Why his songwriting took a Neil Young approach, admiration for Springsteen and why he's "a Lennon?"
Duration:00:33:10
Tom DeLonge (Blink 182) - Why Angels & Airwaves when you have Blink 182? Lennon's UFO sighting
11/16/2021
Tom Delonge, co-founder and former member of pop-punk band, Blink 182 discusses the new Angels & Airwaves album, the lack of Beatles in his life, John Lennon's UFO sighting, and why form side project bands when Blink 182 exists?
Duration:00:16:06
Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) - Back Together with The Band
10/5/2021
Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam discusses in the studio with Pearl Jam, his new album and influences, back together with the band, why it took so long to play Eddie's Ohana Festival, giving Robert Plant the tour of Montana and The Beatles influence in late 70's punk.
Duration:00:23:10
Andy Summers - (The Police) Tension within "The Police," Jammin w Jimi
8/20/2021
Police guitarist Andy Summers tells us about his new book of short stories titled, "Andy Summers: Fretted and Moaning." Andy uses his mastery of storytelling to give us the dirt on The Police, tell us about an acid trip listening to Beatles', "She's Leaving Home" before it was released. Jamming with Jimi Hendrix and that time George Martin said, No!
Duration:00:31:11
Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet) A Beatles superfan! Why Spandau is no more?
8/6/2021
Founder of Spandau Ballet, Gary Kemp digs deep into his Beatles knowledge while discussing his new solo album, "In Solo." He gives incredible insight into the dynamic of a band and why Spandau Ballet was forced to call it quits.
Duration:00:30:16
Ed Robertson (Barenaked Ladies) - "Macca said what about me?!?"
7/18/2021
Founder, Ed Robertson chats Barenaked Ladies new album, "Tour De Force, recording during covid, his fondness for The Greek Theatre, and shares an awesome story about a Beatles relic he found inside Neil Young's piano bench.
Ben had the day off.
Duration:00:25:09
Dave Keuning (The Killers) - Back in the band? The Lolapalooza curse? Solo work
7/2/2021
The Killers co-founder, Dave Keuning chats about his new solo album, "A Mild Case of Everything," while confirming, he "is back in The Killers." He discusses two new Killers albums on the horizon, why he left, and an answer on touring. His inspiration from David Bowie, his 80's keyboard sound, and George Harrison.
Duration:00:27:42
Paul Williams (Songwriter) - The Oscars, Kermit & That Time He Stepped on McCartney's Foot
4/23/2021
We speak with Oscar-winning songwriter Paul Williams ("Evergreen," A Star is Born) about being a 6x Academy Award Nominee, the Songwriters Hall of Fame, how he impacted generations by writing "The Rainbow Connection," (The Muppet Movie) stepping on Paul McCartney's foot and John Lennon's "Lost Weekend in LA"
Duration:00:23:54
Aaron Bruno (AWOLNATION) From Megalithic Symphony to John and Paul
4/16/2021
Aaron Bruno of AWOLNATION and hit song, "Sail," discuss the 10th Anniversary of his debut album, "Megalithic Symphony," how his earliest influences of Madonna, Prince, and George Michael transitioned into early hip hop, Nirvana and Rage Against The Machine and his take on how no musician can perfect their craft without exploring The Beatles catalog through and through.
Duration:00:25:07
Scarypoolparty - New Music and a look back on American Idol
3/26/2021
SCARYPOOLPARTY aka Alejandro Aranda chats with Doug and Ben about the musicality behind his new EP, reflects back on his time on American Idol and the inspiration behind his music.
Duration:00:22:06
Serj Tankian (System of a Down) - "Can Music Change the World?"
2/19/2021
Serj Tankian, frontman for metal band System of a Down discusses his new documentary, "Truth to Power," a film about the power of music and how his message was used to awaken a political revolution. Serge discusses his role in the Armenian Revolution, the parallels between John Lennon and The Beatles influence on his career. Oh, and we can't forget his love for "The Police!"
Duration:00:19:57
Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) "Macca To Mecca"
2/13/2021
Little Steven Van Zandt (E-Street Band, Disciples of Soul) discusses his Beatles tribute "Macca To Mecca," the difficulties surrounding his famous Cavern Club gig, dinner with Paul McCartney and Bruce Springsteen after the famous past curfew show in 2012, playing on stage with Paul, back in the studio with Bruce, Sopranos, and much more!
Duration:00:26:36
Don McLean (American Pie) - "A Quartet Practiced in The Park?"
2/7/2021
Singer-songwriter, Don McLean joins us to chat about his new acapella version of "American Pie," recorded with country band, "Home Free." We discuss the impact of the famous tune on music history and Don's love for The Beatles; where he drew inspiration and the Fab Four conspiracy behind his famous lines, "… And while Lenin read a book on Marx,
A quartet practiced in the park?"
Duration:00:20:54