Podcast

EggPod Express

Arts, Music, Music Commentary, Performing Arts

EggPod Express takes a jaunty stroll through 1960s music magazines with a pot pourri of delicious guests. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

Music Commentary chart
#143
Episodes
157
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
1 hr 9 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

157 episodes, newest first

  1. David Hepworth - New Musical Express 10 June 1967

    Season 2, Episode 19

    Show notes

    David Hepworth, the man who ran Smash Hits and launched Q, Mojo etc, discusses the 10 June 1967 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/3h724b3x

    1 hr 29 min
  2. Maureen O'Grady - RAVE magazine September 1965

    Season 2, Episode 18

    Show notes

    RAVE journalist Maureen O'Grady discusses the September 1965 issue of the magazine - along with a million wonderful anecdotes. Hosted by Chris Shaw. To read along with Maureen and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/5n834uhf

    1 hr 23 min
  3. Maureen O'Grady - Boyfriend magazine

    Season 2, Episode 17

    Show notes

    Maureen O'Grady discusses her first job as a journalist at Boyfriend magazine and her friendship with The Beatles. Hosted by Chris Shaw.

    1 hr 3 min
  4. Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 2

    Season 2, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Andrew Milton from Parlogram discusses the December 1964 issue of RAVE with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andrew and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    1 hr 17 min
  5. Andrew Milton - RAVE December 1964 Part 1

    Season 2, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Andrew Milton from Parlogram discusses the December 1964 issue of RAVE with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andrew and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/ - to listen to the whole interview ad-free go to https://www.patreon.com/eggpod

    1 hr 14 min
  6. Ron Geesin: The road to Atom Heart Mother - Melody Maker 8 March 1969

    Season 2, Episode 14

    Show notes

    Musical absurdist Ron Geesin discusses his work, and the road to co-writing Pink Floyd's first number one album Atom Heart Mother via an article in the 8 March 1969 issue of Melody Maker. To read along visit https://iamtheeggpod.com

    1 hr 6 min
  7. Mary Cockram aka Anne Collingham - Beatles Book April 1965

    Season 2, Episode 13

    Show notes

    Mary Cockram aka 'Anne Collingham', Joint National Secretary of The Official Beatles Fan Club, discusses the April 1965 issue of Beatles Monthly and her memories of this incredible time, with Chris Shaw.
    To read along with Mary and Chris, click https://tinyurl.com/594etv4u
    For more visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    55 min
  8. Andy Bown - Record Mirror 20 April 1968

    Season 2, Episode 12

    Show notes

    Andy Bown from The Herd - and Status Quo - discusses his career via an article in the 20 April 1968 of Record Mirror, with Chris Shaw. To read this issue click here: https://tinyurl.com/mv7atu6w
    A playlist of this week's top 30 singles is here: https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    1 hr 9 min
  9. Andy Miller - Melody Maker 30 November 1968 part 2

    Season 2, Episode 11

    Show notes

    Part 2 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8
    A playlist of this issue's top 30 singles is available at https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    2 hr 1 min
  10. Andy Miller - Melody Maker 30 November 1968 part 1

    Season 2, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Part 1 of Andy Miller discussing the 30 November 1968 of Melody Maker with Chris Shaw. To read along with Andy and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/37mjxku8
    To listen to the full interview visit http://patreon.com/eggpod

    1 hr 41 min
  11. Gail Renard - RAVE magazine July 1967 part 2

    Season 2, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Gail Renard dons her floral crown, adjusts her Mary Quant maxi-skirt, and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud

    57 min
  12. Gail Renard - RAVE magazine July 1967 part 1

    Season 2, Episode 8

    Show notes

    Gail Renard wears flowers in her hair and explores the July 1967 issue of RAVE magazine. To read along with Gail and Chris click here: https://tinyurl.com/352r2sud

    1 hr 11 min
  13. Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 2

    Season 2, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Part 2 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

    53 min
  14. Pete Paphides - Record Mirror 8 April 1967 part 1

    Season 2, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Part 1 of Pete Paphides discussing the 8 April 1967 issue of Record Mirror with Chris Shaw. To read along with Pete and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/3tszuexy

    1 hr 7 min
  15. David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 2

    Season 2, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Part 2 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is here: https://tinyurl.com/5n975t4x

    1 hr 9 min
  16. David Quantick - DISC and Music Echo 14 May 1966 part 1

    Season 2, Episode 4

    Show notes

    Part 1 of David Quantick discussing the 14 May 1966 issue of DISC and Music Echo with Chris Shaw. To read along with David and Chris, the magazine is available at https://www.iamtheeggpod.com/

    1 hr 20 min
  17. Samira Ahmed - New Musical Express 10 July 1964

    Season 2, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Samira Ahmed discusses the 10 July 1964 issue of New Musical Express with Chris Shaw. To read along with Samira and Chris visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    1 hr 24 min
  18. Mark Lewisohn - Mersey Beat 4 January 1962 Part 2

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Part 2 of 2. Mark Lewisohn discusses the 4 January 1962 issue of Mersey Beat with Chris Shaw. To read along, visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    48 min
  19. Mark Lewisohn - Mersey Beat 4 January 1962 Part 1

    Season 2, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Part 1 of 2. Mark Lewisohn discusses the 4 January 1962 issue of Mersey Beat with Chris Shaw. To read along, visit https://iamtheeggpod.com/

    1 hr 6 min
  20. S2: Happiness is Egg shaped Trailer

    Season 2

    Show notes

    Coming soon...

    8 min