Podcast

Fans Across The Water Podcast

Music, Music History

Mark and Marnix take you on a journey through The Beatles and their solo catalogues, Beatle by Beatle.

Episodes
17
Releases
Every few months
Typical length
2 hr 21 min
On air since
2021
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

17 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 20 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Flowers In The Dirt)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix talk about Paul McCartney's 1989 album, 'Flowers In The Dirt'! From songwriting with Elvis Costello to experimenting slightly in the dance scene, is this one of the most underrated periods of McCartney's solo career?

    All links: hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater

    2 hr 13 min
  2. Episode 19 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Choba B CCCP)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix discuss Paul McCartney's 'Choba B CCCP' album, also known as 'The Russian album'. An era mostly filled with rock and roll covers, this era has an interesting bit of McCartney law regarding its release. So let Mark and Marnix tell you all about it!

    Find our links here: https://www.hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGnWfJkmzcG43E-qqq8jKVXgcxZTMa42HuC21I21VyJibMKF8sHr-PCHp4Y_p8_aem_6I5gmNC4Ua0pUWE7-yKQ2A

    1 hr 20 min
  3. Episode 18 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Return To Pepperland)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix discuss 'Return to Pepperland', Paul McCartney's "Lost Album". Many of these songs weren't released, used on future b-sides or featured in his 90s radio show, Oobu Joobu. Let's explore this interesting McCartney bootleg session together!

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    1 hr 49 min
  4. Episode 17 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Give My Regards To Broadstreet & Press To Play)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix discuss the Paul McCartney albums 'Give My Regards To Broadstreet' & 'Press To Play' in this episode!

    Mark's reimagined 'Press To Play':

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3NZCPnFMG1bpzSx2SenIsg?si=5YUVj3Y3R7WdUSsyUmTWag

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/nl/playlist/press-to-play-fatw-marks-edition/pl.u-7e6BcWMYyMD

    Marnix's reimagined 'Press To Play':

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5VmukVNlwTzx1dcpLhngLz?si=sLeHcB5pRWuRLRIk2wrE1Q

    Apple: https://music.apple.com/nl/playlist/press-to-play-fatw-edition/pl.u-VJ9kTBANWAx

    2 hr 35 min
  5. Episode 16 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (McCartney II - Pipes Of Peace)

    Season 1, Episode 16

    Show notes

    Episode 16 is upon us! Mark & Marnix look at Paul McCartney's solo career, covering the albums 'McCartney II', 'Tug Of War & 'Pipes Of Peace'. They also cover all the singles, B-sides & bonus tracks.

    3 hr 34 min
  6. Episode 15 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (At The Speed Of Sound - Back To The Egg)

    Season 1, Episode 15

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix are back! They continue their journey through Paul McCartney’s solo career, covering ‘At The Speed Of Sound’, ‘London Town’ and ‘Back To The Egg’. As well as the b-sides, singles and unreleased tracks in between!

    Silly Love Songs account Barbara Charone: https://www.beatlesbible.com/people/paul-mccartney/songs/silly-love-songs/

    3 hr 24 min
  7. Episode 14 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Red Rose Speedway - Venus & Mars Part 2)

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix continue discussing Paul McCartney's solo career, covering Red Rose Speedway, Band On The Run and Venus & Mars. Part 2 looks at Band On The Run, Venus & Mars and the singles/b-sides in between.

    1 hr 36 min
  8. Episode 14 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (Red Rose Speedway - Venus & Mars Part 1)

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix are back with Episode 14! They cover Paul McCartney's solo career from Red Rose Speedway, Band On The Run and Venus & Mars. Part 1 covers Red Rose Speedway, the singles, b-sides and previously unrealesed tracks.

    2 hr 49 min
  9. Episode 13 - Paul McCartney Goes Solo (McCartney - Wild Life)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix are back! They take a look at the first period of Paul McCartney's solo career after the break up of The Beatles. This covers 'McCartney', 'RAM', the first Wings album 'Wild Life, and all the singles and b-sides in between.

    2 hr 39 min
  10. Episode 12 - Paul McCartney In The Beatles (The White Album - Abbey Road)

    Show notes

    We're back! Mark and Marnix finish off Paul McCartney's Beatles output. They cover all of McCartney's contributions to the Fab Four from The White Album, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, Abbey Road and all the singles and b-sides in between!

    3 hr 4 min
  11. Episode 10 - Paul McCartney in The Beatles (Beatles For Sale - Rubber Soul) *Factual Correction in description*

    Season 2, Episode 2

    Show notes

    It's time for episode 10 and the second era of Paul McCartney's Beatles career! Mark and Marnix cover Macca's contributions to the albums, Beatles For Sale, Help!, Rubber Soul and all the singles and b-sides in between.

    As pointed out by a listener, there are a few errors:

    Tara Browne was male, not female

    McCartney's moped accident was in Wirral, near Liverpool.

    This accident influenced the songwriting of 'Rocky Raccoon'.

    1 hr 53 min
  12. Episode 7 - John Lennon goes solo (Double Fantasy & Milk & Honey)

    Season 1, Episode 7

    Show notes

    It's the final episode of covering John Lennon! Mark & Marnix look at his last two solo albums Double Fantasy & Milk Honey. We also cover the Menlove Ave. album which has some unreleased demo material!

    2 hr 31 min
  13. Episode 4 - John Lennon in The Beatles (The White Album - Abbey Road)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix wrap up John Lennon's time in The Beatles! Discussing big hits like 'Come Together', ballads like 'Don't Let Me Down ', and much more!

    All links: https://hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater

    2 hr 23 min
  14. Episode 3 - John Lennon in The Beatles (Revolver - Magical Mystery Tour)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix tackle John Lennon's contributions to The Beatles' albums, 'Revolver', 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band ', and 'Magical Mystery Tour'. An era that is packed with psychedelia with songs like 'Tomorrow Never Knows' and 'Strawberry Fields Forever'.

    All links: hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater

    2 hr 16 min
  15. Episode 2 - John Lennon in The Beatles (Beatles For Sale - Rubber Soul)

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix discuss John Lennon's contributions to The Beatles albums 'Beatles For Sale', 'Help!' and 'Rubber Soul '. There's shades of Bob Dylan in songs like 'I'm A Loser' and absolute classics like 'Help!' and 'Ticket To Ride'.

    All links: https://hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater

    2 hr 18 min
  16. Episode 1 - John Lennon in The Beatles (Please Please Me - A Hard Day's Night) REUPLOAD

    Show notes

    Mark and Marnix discuss the early years of John Lennon's Beatles output. From the classic tracks like 'Twist And Shout', to underrated songs such as 'You Can't Do That'.

    Find all our socials here: https://www.hopp.bio/fansacrossthewater?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGntNU0vmnNFSVQgrmoQJxoBdvHP7HHLgwOOoLEfiZPhdS8keJOfebNTrudPtQ_aem_zS0om3MAO35FbbHaGMzdFw

    1 hr 56 min
  17. The Introduction Episode Bonus

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    Co-hosts Mark and Marnix introduce the Fans Across The Water podcast! The show looks to take you on a journey through The Beatles & their solo catalogues, Beatle by Beatle. If you're looking to learn more about the band or already are a die-hard fan, Fans Across The Water has you covered.

    16 min