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53 afleveringen, van nieuw naar oud
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Maureen Cleave
4 november 2026 · 40 min
As a prelude to the season finale, we turn our attention to Evening Standard journalist Maureen Cleave, exploring her background, career and close association with The Beatles.
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Old Brown Shoe with Michael Sokil, Ryan Hendry, Tom Hartman & Kenneth Womack
28 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 35 min
A highly-requested topic: who played which instruments during the recording of George Harrison's 'Old Brown Shoe'? This week I am joined by four fab guests to wade through contradictory accounts of the recording sessions and find some truth. Lees meer
My guests this week are (in order of appearance): Michael Sokil of The Beatles Reconstructed and Gear, There and Everywhere, Ryan Hendry, Tom Hartman of The Aerovons and author Kenneth Womack.
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Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 2)
21 oktober 2026 · 59 min
I am joined once again by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present the second half of a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. Lees meer
In Part 2, we discuss the remaining five days of the visit: press obligations, leisure and songwriting.
More on Bob's book Good Day Sunshine State here.
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Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 1)
14 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 22 min
This week and next I am joined by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. Lees meer
In Part 1, we discuss each moment from their 13 February arrival to the afterparty for their 16 February second Ed Sullivan Show appearance, and all the interesting people they met during the first four days of the visit.
More on Bob's book Good Day Sunshine State here.
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The Bernard Purdie Claims with Axel Korinth
7 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 3 min
Legendary session drummer Bernard Purdie has long claimed that he played on some of the early Beatles recordings. This week, I investigate the evidence behind those claims and ask: is there any truth to Purdie’s story? Lees meer
I am also joined for part of the episode by German author Axel Korinth, as we delve into the recordings The Beatles made in 1961-62 with and for Tony Sheridan and Bert Kaempfert.
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Pepper Review
30 september 2026 · 22 min
What if one of the most widely quoted reviews of Sgt Pepper is not authentic? This week I trace the dubious origins of a famous quote about the album attributed to critic Kenneth Tynan.
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Capitol Gains with Andrew Cook
23 september 2026 · 41 min
The true story of how Capitol Records finally agreed to sign The Beatles and release 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' has been obscured...until now! I am joined by author and popular historian Andrew Cook to discuss a key revelation from his latest book Capitol Gains. Lees meer
You can find out more about Andrew and his books on his website.
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Season 6 Announcement
16 september 2026 · 1 min
Stay tuned for Season 6 of Gimme Some Truth! Eight new episodes starting next Wednesday.
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Bonus: Dear Prudence Revisited with Michael Sokil & Raymond Schillinger
17 juli 2026 · 46 min
In this out-of-season bonus episode I am joined by Michael Sokil (The Beatles Reconstructed) and Raymond Schillinger (You Can't Unhear This) to revisit the 'Dear Prudence' debate and highlight new evidence. Lees meer
Video version available here.
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Bonus: Polythene Pam
8 oktober 2025 · 25 min
What is polythene? Who was Pam? In this season's bonus episode, we explore the complete backstory behind Abbey Road's 'Polythene Pam'.
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A Masterclass In Research with Mark Lewisohn
1 oktober 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
I am thrilled to be joined by master researcher Mark Lewisohn for this special season finale. Mark discusses his methods, decades of research and the extraordinary amount of detail that goes into all his books. Lees meer
For all things Mark Lewisohn, visit his website.
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Roy Orbison Tour
24 september 2025 · 27 min
This week we separate fact from fiction in the mythology around The Beatles' 1963 UK tour with Roy Orbison.
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Leaving Rishikesh with Paul Mason
17 september 2025 · 1 uur 16 min
One of the chapter's in The Beatles' history that fascinates me the most is their 1968 trip to India. In this week's episode, I am joined by author and researcher Paul Mason to discuss when and why each of the group chose to leave the Maharishi's ashram in Rishikesh. Lees meer
You can find all of Paul Mason's books including my favourite The Beatles, Drugs, Mysticism & India on his website.
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Pepper War Medals
10 september 2025 · 21 min
There is so much to look at on the cover of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that it is easy to miss the sets of six medals that both John and Ringo wore on their colourful military costumes. Join me this week to explore the stories behind these unaccountable artefacts. Lees meer
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The Gretty Chord
3 september 2025 · 36 min
Who was Jim Gretty and what chord did he teach The Beatles? More importantly, how did the group integrate this chord into their songs and arrangements? This week, we analyse another juicy, sometimes misunderstood chord.
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MBEs with Chip Madinger & Scott Raile
27 augustus 2025 · 1 uur 6 min
Returning guests and Lennonology authors extraordinaire Chip Madinger & Scott Raile join me this week to discuss all aspects of The Beatles' MBE awards. As we explore this topic from receipt to John's return, we make a few exciting discoveries along the way! Lees meer
For all things Lennonology go to https://lennonology.com/
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Yesterday
20 augustus 2025 · 44 min
The history of when Paul McCartney wrote 'Yesterday' has been confused by contradictory memories. In this week's episode, we explore the gestation of a classic and I make the case for what I think is the most accurate timeline.
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She Said She Said with Rob Collier
13 augustus 2025 · 48 min
For the first episode of Season 5, I am joined by musician/composer Rob Collier to tackle an age old debate. Who played bass on 'She Said She Said'? Did Paul McCartney participate? From the song's conception through recording, we examine the available evidence. Check out Rob's blog, YouTube and Instagram. Lees meer
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Season 5 Announcement
6 augustus 2025 · 2 min
Season 5 of Gimme Some Truth incoming! New episodes every Wednesday starting next week.
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Bonus: 10,000 Hours
28 augustus 2024 · 14 min
Malcolm Gladwell's Outliers popularised the concept of the 10,000-hour rule for success and its association with The Beatles has become an accepted part of their history. Did the group really perform 10,000 hours? In this bonus episode, we set the record straight! Lees meer
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Greece 1967 with Jonathan Knott
21 augustus 2024 · 51 min
For this season 4 finale episode, I am joined by researcher and travel writer Jonathan Knott to present The Beatles' 1967 plans to buy a Greek island. This chapter in the history and one of its key players, Alexis 'Magic Alex' Mardas, have long been shrouded in mystery. With this episode and Jonathan's continued efforts, we get closer to the truth. You can follow Jonathan's research and writing on Substack. Lees meer
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Manila 1966 (Part 2)
14 augustus 2024 · 32 min
For the second part of this Manila chronicle, we take a close look at The Beatles' harried departure from The Philippines, the aftermath and the legacy of Marcos' presidency.
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Manila 1966 (Part 1)
7 augustus 2024 · 36 min
This week and next we re-examine The Beatles' infamous 1966 visit to Manila. Much has been said about this event but the details are often confused. Part one explores the reasons for visiting The Philippines, the group's arrival, mix-up with the Presidential family and concerts. Lees meer
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Seltaeb vs NEMS with Stan Soocher
31 juli 2024 · 39 min
Does Brian Epstein deserve the criticism that has been charged against him for his handling of The Beatles' merchandising rights? I am joined by journalist, entertainment lawyer and professor Stan Soocher to answer this question through the history of several lawsuits between NEMS Enterprises and the companies set up to handle The Beatles' merchandise. This episode is inspired by one of the many fascinating chapters from Stan's book Baby You're A Rich Man: Suing The Beatles for Fun & Profit. Lees meer
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Paris 1964 with Eric Krasker
24 juli 2024 · 40 min
This week, my guest Eric Krasker and I tell the unexpectedly complex story of The Beatles' only foreign language recordings made in Paris in January 1964. This and many other details of the Paris residency are detailed in Eric's new book Les Beatles à l'Olympia (available here). Lees meer
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George Meets Ravi with Oliver Craske
17 juli 2024 · 53 min
The date that George Harrison first met his friend and mentor Ravi Shankar has never been accurately pinned down until now. This week I am joined by author/editor Oliver Craske to present the evidence he uncovered for his brilliant biography Indian Sun: The Life and Music of Ravi Shankar (more information here). Lees meer
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Release Me vs Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever
10 juli 2024 · 24 min
Much has been said about the end of The Beatles' streak of number one UK singles in 1967 with Penny Lane/Strawberry Fields Forever. This week we look at what really happened and try to understand why.
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Paris 1961
3 juli 2024 · 56 min
In the first episode of Season 4, we take a detailed look at John and Paul's October 1961 holiday to Paris. How do we know what we know about this period? And what can we add to Mark Lewisohn's account in Tune In?
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Season 4 Announcement
26 juni 2024 · 1 min
I am back with a Fab Fourth season of Gimme Some Truth! First episode drops next week.
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Bonus: Recording Device
4 oktober 2023 · 8 min
What was Yoko using to record her audio diary? I present a new clue from an unexpected source tied together with photographic evidence to find a possible answer!
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Yoko’s 1968 Audio Diary with Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber & Robert Rodriguez (Part 4)
27 september 2023 · 47 min
In the last part of our analysis of Yoko Ono's 4 June 1968 audio diary, Chip, Erin, Robert and I discuss our final thoughts and takeaways as Yoko continues to worry about Cynthia's imminent return and John wraps up work on 'Revolution' for the day with a rough mix. Lees meer
To follow along with the audio, you can download an improved transcript here.
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Yoko’s 1968 Audio Diary with Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber & Robert Rodriguez (Part 3)
20 september 2023 · 43 min
Part 3 of Yoko Ono's 4 June 1968 audio diary sees her analysing John's handwriting, the other three Beatles and admitting jealousy of John's work on 'Revolution'. Join Chip, Erin, Robert and I as we discuss! Lees meer
To follow along with the audio, you can download an improved transcript here.
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Yoko’s 1968 Audio Diary with Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber & Robert Rodriguez (Part 2)
13 september 2023 · 26 min
In this second part, we continue our investigation of Yoko Ono's 4 June 1968 audio diary. John messes around with a fretless guitar, Kyoko goes missing and an interesting visitor arrives to EMI Studios. Lees meer
To follow along with the audio, you can download an improved transcript here.
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Yoko’s 1968 Audio Diary with Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber & Robert Rodriguez (Intro)
6 september 2023 · 21 min
I'm back with a new, special season in which I am joined by Beatles authors and scholars Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber and Robert Rodriguez to discuss Yoko Ono's 4 June 1968 audio diary. This introduction episode sets the context for the recording and a history of 'Revolution 1' before we dive in! Lees meer
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Yoko’s 1968 Audio Diary with Chip Madinger, Erin Torkelson Weber & Robert Rodriguez (Part 1)
6 september 2023 · 36 min
My special guests and I begin our analysis of Yoko Ono's audio diary from 4 June 1968. In this section, we gain insight into her and John's early relationship and current events in their lives. Lees meer
To follow along with the audio, you can download an improved transcript here.
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Bonus: Finding the 'Real' Sgt Pepper
7 juni 2023 · 13 min
I present the unexpected results of two searches for the 'real' Sgt Pepper. Was Pepper based on a real person? Who is the military man fans could cut out of the album sleeve? Find out in this bonus episode!
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The Rolling Stones, Dick Rowe & George Harrison with Dafydd Rees
31 mei 2023 · 44 min
Forget everything you think you know about how George Harrison helped to sign The Rolling Stones to Decca Records in May 1963. I am joined once again by Dafydd Rees to discuss our new research, which calls this well-known story into question and revises not only Beatles' history but also Stones' history. Listen to the end to hear some bonus research stories from Dafydd about his book The Beatles 1963 - A Year In The Life (available here). Season 2 finale episode! Lees meer
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New 1963 Gigs with Dafydd Rees
24 mei 2023 · 22 min
In the first of two episodes with author/researcher Dafydd Rees, we look at how he uncovered two previously unknown gigs The Beatles performed on 29 June 1963. Dafydd's detailed book The Beatles 1963 - A Year In The Life is available through Omnibus Press. Lees meer
Audio of Mark Lewisohn used with permission from 2014 interview by Let It Be Beatles.
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Leaving Hamburg, December 1960
17 mei 2023 · 21 min
New documents and information update the timeline of The Beatles' messy departure from Germany after their first Hamburg residency. This episode highlights the wonderful research of Thorsten Knublauch in his recent book The Beatles Mach Shau in Hamburg. Lees meer
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Paul Is Dead
10 mei 2023 · 21 min
This week we take a look at the true origins of the most famous myth in The Beatles' history: the 'Paul Is Dead' rumour. Find out who invented the tall tale and how they confessed within a month.
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A Portrait Of Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro (Part 2)
3 mei 2023 · 54 min
Yoko Ono is one of the most central, divisive and misunderstood figures in The Beatles' history. In this two-part episode, I am joined by author Madeline Bocaro to discuss Yoko's early life and work and to present a more complete version of the woman, the artist and herstory. Part 2 covers from when Yoko met John until they officially became a couple. Lees meer
Get your copy of Madeline's book In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono at conceptualbooks.com and find reviews and more information at inyourmindbook.com.
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A Portrait Of Yoko Ono with Madeline Bocaro (Part 1)
26 april 2023 · 49 min
Yoko Ono is one of the most central, divisive and misunderstood figures in The Beatles' history. In this two-part episode, I am joined by author Madeline Bocaro to discuss Yoko's early life and work and to present a more complete version of the woman, the artist and herstory. Part 1 covers Yoko's early life up until she met John Lennon. Lees meer
Get your copy of Madeline's new book In Your Mind - The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono at conceptualbooks.com and find reviews and more information at inyourmindbook.com.
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Rock Peace with Axel Korinth
19 april 2023 · 34 min
In 1969 the Plastic Ono Band were set to release a mysterious track called 'Rock Peace' that never saw the light of day...or did it? I am joined by Axel Korinth to discuss how Antonio Caroselli solved a 50-year-old mystery in the second volume of their fabulous A Is For Apple book series, the history of The Beatles' multimedia corporation. Lees meer
You can find out more about Apcor and all the brilliant things they do at: http://www.apcor.net/
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Beatlemania
12 april 2023 · 19 min
The fan fever The Beatles inspired in Britain in 1963 inspired a new word - Beatlemania. But where did the term actually come from and what is its history?
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The Ed Sullivan Myth
5 april 2023 · 12 min
In the first episode of Season 2, we continue to seek the truth by taking a revisionist look at how Ed Sullivan came to sign The Beatles to his show in 1963.
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Bonus: Beatles & Chess
7 december 2022 · 8 min
In this short bonus episode, I explore the connections between The Beatles and the game of chess. Did Ringo learn to play chess during the recording of Sgt Pepper? Not 'alf he didn't!
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Two Virgins with Chip Madinger & Scott Raile
30 november 2022 · 49 min
For the season one finale episode, I am joined by acclaimed authors/researchers Chip Madinger and Scott Raile to discuss the timeline of events surrounding the recording of John & Yoko's Unfinished Music No. 1: Two Virgins. In their meticulously researched chronology, Lennonology: Strange Days Indeed - A Scrapbook Of Madness, Chip & Scott date the recording to earlier in May 1968 than is widely thought. Lees meer
You can buy Lennonology from the official website: https://lennonology.com/
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American Arrival
23 november 2022 · 37 min
In this episode we take a deep look at the events that led to The Beatles' arrival and triumph in the United States. Did they really wait until they had a number one to stage their arrival or was it fortuitous?
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A Hard Day’s Chord
16 november 2022 · 28 min
One of the enduring mysteries in The Beatles' music is the opening chord for 'A Hard Day's Night'. Who played what and how? In this episode, I attempt to unravel the elements and get to the truth.
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John’s Return To Abbey Road
9 november 2022 · 19 min
A holiday car crash in the Scottish Highlands delayed John's return to sessions at EMI Studios for The Beatles' 1969 Abbey Road LP. New evidence shows that John returned later than we previously thought!