Things We Said Today video podcast

03/09/2026

Let the debate begin!!! What was the best year in music--1965 and 1966, or other years that are your favorites? Of course, the Beatles are part of the conversation! Joining me for this topic is AL SUSSMAN, BRUCE SPIZER, and DYLAN SEVEY--what a great panel!

Based on a suggestion made by Al (Writer, Beatlefan magazine; Forme...

03/09/2026

After a one year hiatus…
2027 will mark the return of
THE FEST FOR BEATLES FANS!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 9, 10 and 11
At the brand new hotel
The World of Blue in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
There’s a special ticket package being offered now. Rooms become available on Tuesday the 9th at 9am.
The Fest has been reimagined!
All information is posted at thefest.com!

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Hey Beatles fans! Darren DeVivo here. Get ready for some exciting news coming later today! "I can say no more!"

29/08/2026

The newest BEATLES "EVERY LITTLE THING" show airs tonight (Sat.) at 5pm (est) on D-MOOS, Canada's #1 National Online Radio Station!
It features music from PAUL McCARTNEY's excellent "THE BOYS OF DUNGEON LANE" album, a BEATLESQUE song, and a "Special" kind of set!!!
TUNE IN tonight! PLEASE SHARE THIS!!! Thanks to all my listeners!

The NEW D-MOOS.com brings you the greatest hits from around the globe on Canada's #1 national online radio station.

29/08/2026

Things We Said Today #466 – Albums Reconsidered
In episode #466 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn, Darren DeVivo and Kit O’Toole discuss Beatles and solo albums that they have reconsidered over the years – releases they may have liked or not when they were released, but which have grown in their esteem over time. There are also lots of interesting items in Ken’s news segment, which runs until 36’00”, followed by the main discussion. And stay tuned at the end for a preview of Allan's Beatlefan review of "George Martin: The Scores."

In episode #466 of Things We Said Today, Ken Michaels, Allan Kozinn...

26/08/2026

Win "THE BEATLES AT CANDLESTICK PARK" book with photos from JIM MARSHALL. Watch this video to learn how. Deadline for entering contest is Aug. 28, 2026! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctfm0VS4_wI&t=32s

21/08/2026

SPECIAL CONTEST to win the book "THE BEATLES LIVE AT CANDLESTICK PARK" by JIM MARSHALL now on my You Tube channel, KEN MICHAELS RADIO. The book contains unpublished photos of the group onstage and backstage not only at the CANDLESTICK concert, but also from COW PALACE in 1965, which Jim also photographed.
To commemorate the upcoming 60th Anniversary of the BEATLES last concert, I have 3 copies of the book to give away. It's easy to win. Find out how on my video here.
And be sure to check out a recent THINGS WE SAID TODAY show where we interview Amelia Davis, curator of Jim's photographs for this book, and JOEL SELVIN, music historian who contributed an essay for the book. Both guests knew JIM MARSHALL very well!
Watch the video here!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT7nKPnt4VA&t=74s
Contest runs through August 28, and the winners names will be announced on August 29, on the actual 60th Anniversary of the CANDLESTICK PARK show!
The contest is strictly limited to U.S. residents only!
Special thanks to CHRONICLE BOOKS for their help with this promotion!!! AND PLEASE SHARE THIS!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ctfm0VS4_wI&t=4s

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Beatles last concert, at...

13/08/2026

Wow! This sure was fun! The latest ULTIMATE BEATLES TRIVIA SHOW ( #16) has 3 competing guests testing their knowledge on all things BEATLES & SOLO! Joining me this time are..

BEATLEY TONE (Host of his own You Tube channel BEATLEY TONE, and co-host of BEATLES podcast "HANDS ACROSS THE WATER")

AARON BADGLEY (author of books "RINGO STARR SOLO-CAREER-GOT TO PLAY YOUR DUES" and "DARK HORSE RECORDS: THE STORY OF GEORGE HARRISON'S POS-BEATLES RECORD LABEL" and RADIO DJ for programs "HERE TODAY," "8 DAYS THIS WEEK" and "FROM MEMPHIS TO MERSEYSIDE") and.....

MAXIME COMEAU--Canadian singer, released album "PLAY McCARTNEY" covering all solo-McCartney songs!
You can also win Aaron's book on Ringo as part of my regular Beatles Trivia contests on my website here! https://www.kenmichaelsradio.com/beatles-trivia--games.html
Every show is a mixture of easy and very challening trivia questions and games! See how well you fare, and feel free to comment!
Thanks to all my followers and if you haven't subscribed to my channel yet, please do!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqrWPmnw6k8

Fun abounds when we have our latest round of Beatles Trivia--testin...

08/08/2026

Proud to present my latest interview with PIERS HEMMINGSEN, whose glorious new book "THE BEATLES IN CANADA: THE EVOLUTION 1964-1970" has everything you could possibly want to know about the BEATLES' history with Canada...the success of their singles and albums, the critical and public reception for their music and films, chart information from local radio stations, their concerts in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver, John & Yoko and the bed-in in Montreal, the Live Peace In Toronto concert, Canadian musicians who were influenced by the Beatles, and more. The book includes a CD with interviews, radio jingles, contests and coverage of the Beatles, even part of Piers' interview with Richard Lester discussing John Lennon's appearance in "How I Won The War."
This is the follow-up to 2015's "THE BEATLES IN CANADA-ORIGINS OF BEATLEMANIA." Piers refers to this book as "The Red Book" and the new one as "The blue book."
Piers is the world's foremost authority on everythiung concerning the BEATLES in Canada. He leaves no stones unturned here (pardon the expression!)
Thanks so much Piers! Hope to have you on again!

Piers Hemmingsen is the world's foremost authority on the beatles h...