Interview Series: A Beatles Chat With Tim Heidecker
In this episode, Diana and comedian/Beatles aficionado Tim Heidecker explore some key Beatles themes.
Aftermath Series. John: 3 Days After the Divorce Statement
In episode 2, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver dive into the headlines surrounding John's divorce statement yet again—this time questioning whether John was as "gleeful" about quitting The Beatles as the media would suggest. Fortunately, John gave an interview three days after the infamous Divorce meeting, shedding light on John's state of mind.
The "In the news" Series: Paul and His Obsession With the Divorce Story
In this episode, Diana and Dr. Duncan Driver discuss issues that are currently in the news—primarily Paul's obsessive need to promote the "John asked for the divorce" storyline, simplifying a complex subject down to a soundbite. We explore the 4-ish reasons McCartney might be so attached to this idea and how it impacts his image.
Interview Series: Paul As Artist: With Chris Salewicz
Diana and Chris Salewicz discuss Paul McCartney the man and the artist. They explore his defining traits and what people get wrong about him, and they also talk about Chris's epic 1986 interview with Paul — one of Paul's most candid interviews ever. Updated Audio!
Interview Series: Creative Partnerships. With Joshua Wolf Shenk
A conversation with Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of Powers of Two: Finding the Essence of Innovation in Creative Pairs, about creative partnerships.
Interview Series: Paul McCartney and the Creative Practice with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson
In this episode, Diana explores Paul McCartney's artistry and creative process with Phillip McIntyre and Paul Thompson, authors of the upcoming book “Paul and His Creative Practice.
Interview Series: The Fab 4 Image. With Historian Erin Torkelson Weber (Pt 1)
Diana and Historian Erin Torkelson Weber discuss the Fab 4 Myth: How it was constructed, its accuracy, and how the Beatles tried to break free of it. They explore the importance of Cleave interviews and the Hunter Davies official biography as attempts to escape the constraints of their image.
