2026.18 With Ken Womack! (A not-quite illustrated journey through his work and the current state of Beatle-dom)
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Ken Womack joins the hosts for a deep dive into the current state of Beatle-dom, revealing that Paul McCartney’s upcoming album, *Boys of Dungeon Lane*, is a nostalgic, self-reflective work that draws heavily from his Liverpool roots. Womack shares exclusive insights into the long-awaited second volume of Mal Evans’ memoir, *With the Beatles*, set for release on December 1st, which will include never-before-seen artwork and full-color photos. He also discusses the upcoming quadrology of Beatles films, warning that authenticity is paramount—especially with the intense scrutiny young audiences will bring. Womack argues that Apple must shift from legacy product to immersive experiences, citing YouTube, TikTok, and even a potential *Rock Band* reboot as essential tools to engage younger generations. He emphasizes that the Beatles’ true power lies not in spectacle, but in the music itself—what John Lennon called 'the win.' The episode closes with a call to action: create events, not just content, and let youth discover the Beatles on their own terms.
Paul McCartney’s new album *Boys of Dungeon Lane* is a deeply nostalgic, Liverpool-rooted reflection on his life and legacy.
Mal Evans’ second memoir, *With the Beatles*, will be released December 1st with full-color photos and no expurgation of his original 100,000-word manuscript.
The upcoming Beatles quadrology films will be released in April 2028, triggering a content embargo that will halt new Beatles releases until after the films debut.
Young audiences are not interested in passive consumption—they want active, immersive experiences like theme parks, video games, or live events.
Apple must shift from selling legacy product to creating events that let younger fans discover the Beatles organically, not through forced marketing.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Paul McCartney’s New Duets and the Story Behind 'Home to Us'
“The song also features additional vocals from Charlene Spiteri of Texas and Chrissy Hynde of The Pretenders, adding further depth and character.”
The BBC’s 'Hamburg Days' Series and Casting Reactions
The hosts analyze the casting for the BBC’s new Beatles drama, *Hamburg Days*, praising the lookalikes for Paul, George, and John while noting minor flaws in Stu Sutcliffe’s portrayal. They highlight the series’ inspiration from Klaus Vormann’s autobiography and its expected 2027 release.
Ken Womack’s New Book: 'With the Beatles' and Mal Evans’ Legacy
“We're hoping to do a bit of maybe a sneak preview at our Revolver Fest in the first week of November... and then properly the book will come out December 1st.”
The Beatles’ New Touring and Studio Books: A Deep Dive
Womack and the hosts discuss their upcoming collaborative books: *The Beatles, The Touring Years* and *The Studio Years*, which will use Mal Evans’ session notes and instrument reconstructions to provide unprecedented detail on every recording.
The Quadrology: Authenticity, Embargo, and the Future of Beatles Films
“There's going to be a lot of instant fact checking and spending good money to make sure that you don't have Sgt. Pepper posters in the period pre-Pepper, right? Is very important.”
“It's in the music. He said it in his last month, you know, you don't need reunions, you've got these records.”
“They want to be part of something that's not corrosive. They're tired of this. They don't want this politics. They're not even interested in politics.”
“there's going to be a lot of instant fact checking and spending good money to make sure that you don't have Sgt. Pepper posters in the period pre -Pepper, right? Is very”
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ringo starr
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ken womack
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john lennon
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ed chan
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martin quibble
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george harrison
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