WMGK - Andre Gardner's Beatles Minute
The latest Beatles news and rumors, and the occasional trivia tidbit. All from Andre Gardner, most in 60 seconds or less.
Mon, October 14, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of October 14, 2024
A new documentary on The Beatles' 1964 visit to the U.S. will be released, and produced by Martin Scorsese. Also, Sean Lennon has come out with a cool audio product inspired by his dad's recently re-released album. All the details are on this week's Beatles Minute podcast. Thanks for listening!
Mon, October 07, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of October 7, 2024
Paul premiered a new song on the first night of his fall "Got Back" tour in Montvideo, Uruguay. We have details on that and two Beatles collectible releases coming soon, all on the Beatles Minute!
Mon, September 30, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of September 30, 2024
News of Ringo's new Country album is out, but Ringo didn't break the news. Also, an upcoming John & Yoko documentary gets a physical release date. We have all the info on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, September 23, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of September 23, 2024
Wonderful news from the George Harrison Estate, Paul does some surprise standup comedy, and Ringo guests on an All-Star benefit album. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, September 16, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of September 16, 2024
The Beatles 2024 Holiday release has been announced, and we have details. Plus, a very cool auction is happening, featuring items from someone very close to the band.
Mon, September 09, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of September 9, 2024
The Beatles Minute returns with news of a new book chronicling The Beatles' first U.S. tour, and Sean Lennon streaming a cool playlist from the just-reissued Mind Games set.
Mon, August 26, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of August 26, 2024
Imagine you're sitting in a seaside bar, watching a band play, and Paul McCartney takes the stage! We have details on that very event, and more on Paul's One Hand Clapping film, on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, August 19, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of August 19, 2024
Is the Beatles' first U.S. visit movie about to be re-released? We have a possible clue on this week's Beatles Minute Podcast.
Mon, August 12, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of August 12, 2024
Two solo Beatles movies make some big news on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Tue, August 06, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of August 5, 2024
Paul's "One Hand Clapping" film is hitting theaters..but not in the US as of yet. And the man who introduced The Beatles to Elvis has died. We have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, July 29, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of July 29, 2024
If you're in London this weekend, you can go inside Abbey Road Studios! We have details on that, and the first chart appearance in over 50 years for a John Lennon album.
Mon, July 22, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of July 22, 2024
This week we have news on a Paul McCartney release coming out digitally, Paul's cameo in an upcoming rock film, and a pair of John Lennon's glasses going up for auction.
Mon, July 15, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of July 15, 2024
First, Paul's long-lost Hofner bass is found, and now another iconic piece of Beatles equipment may have been discovered. Details in this week's Beatles Minute!
Tue, July 09, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of July 8, 2024
Paul adds another tour date, Ringo celebrates his birthday with 300 friends, and could the Beatles get a Grammy nomination this year? We have all the details in this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, June 24, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of June 24, 2024
Paul hits the charts again and adds more concert dates, and a very rare Beatles promo 45 could bring in huge bucks at auction. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, June 17, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of June 17, 2024
It's Paul's birthday week, and he gave fans in Europe a nice gift. We have details on that and a John Lennon treasure hunt going on in Liverpool. all on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, June 10, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of June 10, 2024
Paul McCartney has announced new tour cities and we have them on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, June 03, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of June 3, 2024
A John Lennon guitar breaks an auction record, and a new Lennon-Ono documentary is in the works. Details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Tue, May 28, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of May 28, 2024
George's childhood home gets the 'blue plaque' - and Paul McCartney roasts Bruce Soringsteen! It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, May 20, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of May 20, 2024
John Lennon's just-announced "Mind Games" reissue has an incredible deluxe offering, and guess who Britain's first billionaire musician is? We have the details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, May 13, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of May 13, 2024
It's an all-Lennon Beatles Minute this week, with details about a documentary seeing wide release, and a cryptic message on Lennon socials is solved. Or is it? We dive in.
Mon, May 06, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of May 6, 2024
The 1972 Wings Over Europe tour bus sold for a lot more than expected at auction and we have numbers. This is also "Let It Be" week - we have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, April 29, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of April 29, 2024
Paul makes "One Hand Clapping" official, and if you thought you were out of luck to get one of those Beatles turntables for Record Store Day, think again. We have details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, April 22, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of April 22, 2024
Another busy week, with confirmation of a story we broke last week, Ringo's In-store appearance for Record Store Day, and a new book on the Wings Band On The Run sessions. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, April 15, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of April 15, 2024
There's SO much news this week! A Beatles tease portends a Let It Be reissue, possibly. There's new Lennon and Ringo vinyl coming out on Record Store Day, and a new Lennon-McCartney song has just been released, but not THAT Lennon-McCartney! It's all on this week's Beatles (Two) Minute(s)!
Mon, April 08, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of April 8, 2024
Another week, another auction, but this one is a beauty! We have details, plus news on the passing of the subject of one of John Lennon's songs, all on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, April 01, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of April 1, 2024
Big auction goings-on this week, and we have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, March 18, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of March 18, 2024
A George Harrison reissue appears to be on the horizon, Paul tops another li$t, and you'll never guess what a British woman found at a UK thrift store! It's all on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, March 11, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of March 11, 2024
Sean Lennon just won an award that his dad never did, and Paul announces a live concert appearance. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute. Thanks for listening!
Mon, March 04, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of March 4, 2024
Some amazingly rare Ringo/Beatles audio is up for auction and a longtime Beatles record is broken by someone else! It's all on this week's Beatles Minute Podcast!
Mon, February 26, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of February 26, 2024
Some rather intimate letters, drawings and postcards from George Harrison are being auctioned off, and an original Quarrymen member has passed. Details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Tue, February 20, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of February 20, 2024
There's so much news this week! Paul recovers one of his most precious, and historic, instruments, four Beatles biopics are coming out all at once, and this year's Record Store Day has some fine items for Beatles fans! It's all in this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, February 12, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of February 12, 2024
Paul McCartney makes his fourth chart appearance with the same album, and some wild Beatles signatures could fetch big bucks. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, February 05, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of February 5, 2024
The Beatles do it again at the Grammy Awards, Ringo makes a surprise announcement, and the one and only painting done by all four Beatles sells for big bucks. It's all on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, January 29, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of January 29, 2024
The estate of a former Beatle is looking for a buyer, and could contain some very unique items. We have details on that, and of a very rare candid film from "Help!" being auctioned.
Mon, January 22, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of January 22, 2024
Beatles albums that were actually played on the BBC back in the day are going up for auction, and the attorney who helped John Lennon get his U.S. citizenship has passed. Details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, January 08, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of January 8, 2024
Paul McCartney is back on the charts with a decades-old album! We'll tell you which one on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Tue, January 02, 2024
Beatles Minute - week of January 2, 2024
Happy New Year! Right out of the gate, we have details on one of the most unique Beatles items ever auctioned, plus Sean Lennon might get his first Academy Award nomination. Details on our first Beatles Minute podcast of 2024!
Mon, December 18, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of December 18, 2023
Our last Beatles Minute of 2023 focuses on Paul's live show in Rio, and what's in store for Beatles releases next year. Thank you for your support of The Beatles Minute! We'll return Monday, January 8, 2024.
Mon, December 11, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of December 11, 2023
We lost a founding member of Wings last week, and another Paul McCartney album gets the reissue treatment, all on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, December 04, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of December 4, 2023
Paul has announced a new Wings reissue, but it's not London Town or Back To The Egg! Details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, November 27, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of November 27, 2023
On this week's Beatles Minute, we have details on how well the Red and Blue albums did on the U.S. album charts, plus great news for Ringo Starr fans!
Mon, November 20, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of November 20, 2023
More chart successes for the boys, plus details on a benefit concert for a former Wings member happening next week. Details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, November 13, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of November 13, 2023
It's an action packed Beatles Minute this week, with news on the chart successes of "Now And Then," a John Lennon expanded box set, a rare Beatles signed baseball going up for auction, and the search for a Ringo on a British TV show!
Mon, November 06, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of November 6, 2023
"Now And Then" is out, the Red And Blue set comes out on Friday, and The Beatles are back on top of the charts! Details in this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, October 30, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of October 30, 2023
The final Beatles song comes out this week and we have some more details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Thu, October 26, 2023
Beatles Minute breaking news - October 26, 2023
BREAKING NEWS: New Beatles releases have been announced and we have all the details on this Beatles minute podcast!!
Mon, October 23, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of October 23, 2023
How did Paul McCartney get that amazing bass sound on The Rolling Stones' "Bite My Head Off?" We have the answer om this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, October 16, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of October 16, 2023
A never before known Beatles cover by a guitar god is coming out next month, and we have details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Tue, October 10, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of October 9, 2023
Sean Lennon quietly announced some really good news about a John Lennon release next spring and we have the info. Plus, Paul's new podcast is a must-listen!
Mon, October 02, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of October 2, 2023
Ringo talks about his new EP and that mysterious final Beatles song, and Paul got called out at the U2 Sphere show in Vegas this past weekend. Details in this week's Beatles minute podcast.
Mon, September 25, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of September 25, 2023
Ringo Starr had a bit of an onstage scare last week, but recovered in time to accept a prestigious award. We have details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, September 18, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of September 18, 2023
An incredible auction of truly rare Beatles collectibles is now on. We have the details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, September 11, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of September 11, 2023
One of The Beatles more overlooked concert stops is getting its history told in a fabulous new book. We have details on that, and some great news for May Pang, on this week's Beatles Minute!
Tue, September 05, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of September 4, 2023
The search is on for Paul McCartney's lost Hofner bass, and the people at Hofner are assisting in the quest. Details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of August 28, 2023
Ringo releases new music, Paul adds more concert dates, and George's solo catalog gets reissued...again? We've got the details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, August 21, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of August 21, 2023
Some never before seen photos taken just before the Abbey Road cover session have surfaced, and we have the details. Plus, Dolly KILLS it on a Beatles cover featuring Paul and Ringo! Details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, August 14, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of August 14, 2023
The surviving Beatles reunite on record this Friday, but it's not going to be BY The Beatles. We have details on that, a spicy letter George Harrison's mother wrote to a fan, and the passing of a noted composer who worked with Paul, all on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, August 07, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of August 7, 2023
It's all Paul this week, with news of more tour dates and a new Paul interview from Australia.
Mon, July 31, 2023
Beatles Minute BREAKING NEWS - July 31, 2023
Paul McCartney announces new GOT BACK tour dates and we have them on this special edition of the Beatles Minute!
Mon, July 31, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of July 31, 2023
Is Paul McCartney touring?! We have some details that may confirm that. Plus, a beautiful piano that John and Yoko bought, then gave away as a gift, is going up on the auction block.
Mon, July 24, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of July 24, 2023
Did Penn Jillette spill the beans on some Beatles releases? I think he did, and we have the info on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, July 10, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of July 10, 2023
Perhaps the strangest copy of the Sgt. Pepper LP has recently sold at auction for huge bucks! We have details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Wed, July 05, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of July 3, 2023
It's Ringo's birthday week and, this year, his peace and love message goes out into space! We have details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, June 26, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of June 26, 2023
Paul McCartney clears up the Beatles/A.I. rumor and speculation, and one of the saddest Beatles documents hits the auction block. Details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, June 19, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of June 19, 2023
Paul is reportedly using AI to complete a Beatles track, or is he? We dive in for a look. Also, an artist shows an Antiques Road Show dealer a very interesting Beatles-related piece.
Mon, June 12, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of June 12, 2023
The Beatles take a big step on social media, and Paul McCartney sits down for a live interview that can be streamed. Details in this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, June 05, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of June 5, 2023
The BBC has uncovered a long-thought-lost performance of The Beatles, and will Ringo ever write his memoir? We have the answer on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Tue, May 30, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of May 29, 2023
A man who was a Beatle for two weeks in December, 1960 has passed, and Paul gives us an amazing sneak peek at his upcoming photo book.
Mon, May 22, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of May 22, 2023
Guess who the richest entertainer in Britain is? We have the answer. Plus, the people at Antiques Road Show UK get quite a surprise at the Beatles-related item brought on the show.
Mon, May 15, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of May 15, 2023
It was only a matter of time before AI has involved The Beatles' music - we have details. And a beloved George Harrison song hits a huge streaming landmark.
Mon, May 08, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of May 8, 2023
Ringo makes a big concert announcement, and an "AI Beatles" track hits the internet. It was only a matter of time.
Mon, May 01, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of May 1, 2023
Ever want to step inside Abbey Road Studios? You'll get a chance this summer, and we have all the details. Plus, one of Apple Records' most beloved artists makes it a family affair with her newest release.
Mon, April 24, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of April 24, 2023
The Beatles will be part of the coronation of King Charles III next month, and we have the details. Also, Paul remembers his favorite "Georges."
Mon, April 17, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of April 17, 2023
A new biography on a Beatles is coming out this fall. We have details on that and a story of a famous redwood tree formerly belong to another Beatles that is about to be chopped down.
Mon, April 10, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of April 10, 2023
A truly remarkable story this week, as a 60 year old live Beatles performance has been unearthed. We have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute.
Mon, April 03, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of April 3, 2023
The Beatles continue to fetch big bucks at auction. We have some of the big winners on this week's Beatles Minute. Plus, guess who was at the Bruce Springsteen show at the Garden last week?
Mon, March 27, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of March 27, 2023
A newly published book contains hundreds of previously unseen photos of The Beatles. We've got the details in this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, March 20, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of March 20, 2023
The stars came out at Carnegie Hall to pay tribute to the music of Paul McCartney, and an amazing new book that takes a deep dive in the recording output of Paul McCartney from 1970-1989 has just been published. Details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, March 13, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of March 13, 2023
Beatles collectors are drooling at the latest auction of rare items being offered next week, and we have the details. Plus, the long awaited biography of the guy who was right there with The Beatles is finally coming out this fall.
Mon, March 06, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of March 6, 2023
Paul McCartney has allowed a Beatles song to be used in a commercial, and Yoko moves out of the Dakota for life on the farm. We have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, February 27, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of February 27, 2023
There's some BIG news coming from the George Harrison Estate, and we have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute Podcast!
Mon, February 20, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of February 20, 2023
Record Store Day 2023 is full of Beatles solo releases, and we fill you in on them all. Plus, a documentary of John And Yoko's time on a 70s talk show is coming our soon. All the details on this week's Beatles Minute Podcast!
Mon, February 13, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of February 13, 2023
A second McCartney receives a medal from the Royal Family, and Peter Jackson's Let It Be gets an extended run, all on this week's Beatles Minute with Andre Gardner.
Mon, February 06, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of February 6, 2023
A long time supporter of The Beatles, who happens to be one of their sisters, has passed. Also, a new documentary on Paul McCartney looks very interesting. We have all the details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, January 30, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of January 30, 2023
It's an all-Paul Beatles Minute this week, with news of a new picture book he's about to publish, a concert being held in his honor and a previously unreleased song he dropped just today!
Mon, January 23, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of January 23, 2023
A Beatle is hitting the road and we have the details! Also, guess who's guesting on Dolly Parton's upcoming rock and roll album??
Mon, January 09, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of January 9, 2023
A source has told me to expect a solo Beatles Box set release this year - we have the details. And we have info on the passing of the guy who took more private, intimate photos of The Beatles than anyone else.
Tue, January 03, 2023
Beatles Minute - week of January 2, 2023
Our first Beatles Minute of the New Year focuses on a fantastic new book for Beatles collectors, and on the passing of one of their (kind of) early recording engineers.
Mon, December 19, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of December 19, 2022
It's our final report of the year, and we have details on a star-studded premiere at Abbey Road Studios, plus Paul "dispels" an internet rumor about one of his songs. Thanks for listening to the Beatles Minute this year. and we'll be back with the latest Beatles news for you in 2023!
Mon, December 12, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of December 12, 2022
There are two amazing releases Beatles fans will want to check out this week, one in book form and another is a documentary. We have all the details in this week's Beatles Minute!
Mon, December 05, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of December 5, 2022
We have details on the new Paul McCartney Singles Box set, including a few previously unannounced surprises on this release!
Mon, November 28, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of November 28, 2022
Remember the 1972 Wings Double Decker Tour bus? We've found out what happened to it, plus we share some sad news for Beatles Anthology fans. It's all in this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of November 21, 2022
Happy Thanksgiving! Some sad news to report on a few Beatles-related passings, plus a wonderful by-chance meeting at Heathrow!
Mon, November 14, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of November 14, 2022
Revolver is back on the charts, Paul announces an incredible solo vinyl release, and The Concert For George returns for one night. All the details are on this week's Beatles Minute podcast.
Mon, November 07, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of November 7, 2022
Some copies of the newly-released "Revolver" LP set have a glaring error on the spine of the box. We fill in the details. And Paul McCartney has started a very successful new business venture.
Mon, October 31, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of October 31, 2022
The wait is over - Revolver is here!!
Mon, October 24, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of October 24, 2022
It's Revolver week!! Apple has released a few more tracks from the upcoming set, and a comprehensive book about Paul McCartney's post-Beatles life is coming out this fall. Details on this week's Beatles Minute podcast!
Mon, October 17, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of October 17, 2022
We send get well wishes - again - to our favorite drummer, and there's a new official Beatles video out there. Details on this week's Beatles minute podcast.
Mon, October 10, 2022
Beatles Minute - week of October 10, 2022
Ringo's back and we have details. Also, a rather historic tablecloth The Beatles noodled on could fetch big bucks at auction!
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