I am the EggPod

Beatles podcast. A jaunty stroll through Pepperland discussing The Beatles & solo Beatle albums with a pot pourri of delicious guests. The I am the EggPod podcasts aim to bring a lighthearted side to the Beatles (and solo Beatles) studio albums, with a series of amazing guests. If you’re after facts, figures, numbers and data, then you may wish to explore other podcasts. These podcasts are the equivalent of sitting in a pub, chatting and chewing the fat. The shows are hosted by Chris Shaw who can be found on Twitter at @ChrisShawEditor

137: Cardboard Tombstone

Behind the scenes of the final Eggpod. Recorded by Rob Manuel and hosted by The Big Beatles Sort Out.

07-27
01:15:21

136: EggPod Live 2024 - Part 2

Samira Ahmed, Mark Lewisohn and David Janson discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw. 

07-18
01:10:08

135: EggPod Live 2024 - Part 1

Stuart Maconie, David Quantick and Laurence Rickard discuss the 60th anniversary of The Beatles' A Hard Day's Night premiere, with Chris Shaw. Plus special guests Alex Lowe, Rob Manuel and Kevin Eldon.

07-16
01:00:57

134: The Beatles Anthology 1 - Eleanor Gray and Vikki Reilly

Eleanor Gray and Vikki Reilly discuss the first in The Beatles' Anthology series of albums with Chris Shaw.

06-13
01:46:55

133: Recording Double Fantasy - Earl Slick

Guitar legend Earl Slick discusses the 1980 recording sessions for John & Yoko's Double Fantasy and Milk and Honey, with Chris Shaw. (Image copyright Chuck Lanza. All rights reserved)

05-26
58:54

132: The Beatles - Let It Be Special Screening

A review of the special screening of Let It Be in London on 7th May 2024 - with comments from Stuart Maconie, Matt Everitt, John Simm, Sanjeev Bhaskar, Guy Pratt and Eddie Izzard.

05-10
36:49

131: The Beatles: Love - Owen Parker

Songwriter and producer Owen Parker discusses The Beatles' 2006 remix/mashup album - and Circue du Soleil soundtrack - Love. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

03-27
01:13:50

130: The Ringo Starr Tapes - Dan Muscatelli-Hampson

Omega Auctions Manager, Dan Muscatelli-Hampson discusses the contents of Ringo Starr's personal cassette recordings from 1966-67. With Chris Shaw.

03-13
39:06

129: The Lemon Twigs' favourite Beatles songs

Brian and Michael D'Addario from The Lemon Twigs discuss the Beatles songs that have most influenced them - as well as their forthcoming album 'A Dream is All We Know' - with Chris Shaw.

03-03
50:28

128: The Beatles’ First U.S. Visit - Chris Chibnall

Award-winning tv writer and producer Chris Chibnall, discusses The Beatles’ “The First U.S. Visit” dvd, and the legacy of the Maysles brothers’ documentary. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

02-09
01:53:30

127: Ringo Starr's Christmas album - Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt

Shaun Keaveny and Matt Everitt discuss Ringo Starr's 1999 Christmas album 'I Wanna be Santa Claus' with Chris Shaw.

12-22
01:21:05

126: My Beatles Time Capsule - Michael Fenton Stevens

Actor Michael Fenton Stevens chooses five Beatles moments he would like to put in his own time capsule. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

12-16
01:05

125: The Beatles' Revolver - Ian Broudie

Ian Broudie from The Lightning Seeds discusses The Beatles' 1966 masterpiece 'Revolver' with Chris Shaw.

11-26
01:04:52

123: Anticipating The Beatles' Now and Then

On 26th October 2023 it was announced that The Beatles were releasing a new song, Now and Then, as well as remixed - and expanded - Red and Blue  albums. In a live interactive online stream Chris Shaw discussed what  we might be able to expect, along with listeners Rob Manuel, Dom Reid,  Dan Chisholm, Rob Lawes and Edward Rhodes.

10-27
56:11

122: Wings at the Speed of Sound - Lesley-Ann Jones

Author and journalist Lesley-Ann Jones discusses the 1976 album Wings at the Speed of Sound, with Chris Shaw.

10-08
01:11:54

121: Sgt Pepper Sessions - Laurence Rickard

Writer and actor Laurence Rickard discusses The Beatles' Sgt Pepper sessions, included in the 50th anniversary box set. Hosted by Chris Shaw

09-19
01:54:23

120: The Beatles - Now and Then - and AI: Verity Harding

AI expert Verity Harding discusses the new Beatles song, rumoured to be 'Now and Then', and the impact of AI. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

07-31
48:52

119: EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park - Mark Lewisohn

Part 2 of EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park, London on Saturday 1 July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by the world's leading Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn.

07-09
48:35

118: EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park - Part 1

Part 1 of EggPod Live at Opera Holland Park, London on Saturday 1 July 2023. Chris Shaw is joined by special guests Samira Ahmed, Stuart Maconie and David Quantick.

07-07
43:52

117: Magical Mystery Tour - Steve Matteo

Beatles author Steve Matteo discusses The Beatles' 1967 film Magical Mystery Tour with Chris Shaw.

06-13
01:18:38

Greg Barnett

They do fabulous and complex arrangements ... immediately brought to mind Chris Rainbow and 10cc. 👍👍

03-04 Reply

Paul Grayston

Neil Innes, such a lovely man! One of the best episodes.

06-11 Reply

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