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Gimme Some Truth

by Obadiah Jones

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Old Brown Shoe with Michael Sokil, Ryan Hendry, Tom Hartman & Kenneth Womack

October 28, 2026 · 1 hr 35 min

A highly-requested topic: who played which instruments during the recording of George Harrison's 'Old Brown Shoe'? This week I am joined by four fab guests to wade through contradictory accounts of the recording sessions and find some…
Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 2)

October 21, 2026 · 59 min

I am joined once again by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present the second half of a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. In Part 2, we discuss the remaining five days of the visit: press…
Miami 1964 with Bob Kealing (Part 1)

October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

This week and next I am joined by journalist and author Bob Kealing to present a detailed, day-by-day account of The Beatles' February 1964 visit to Miami. In Part 1, we discuss each moment from their 13 February arrival to the afterparty…
The Bernard Purdie Claims with Axel Korinth

October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Legendary session drummer Bernard Purdie has long claimed that he played on some of the early Beatles recordings. This week, I investigate the evidence behind those claims and ask: is there any truth to Purdie’s story? I am also joined…
Pepper Review

September 30, 2026 · 22 min

What if one of the most widely quoted reviews of Sgt Pepper is not authentic? This week I trace the dubious origins of a famous quote about the album attributed to critic Kenneth Tynan.

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Capitol Gains with Andrew Cook

September 23, 2026 · 41 min

The true story of how Capitol Records finally agreed to sign The Beatles and release 'I Want To Hold Your Hand' has been obscured...until now! I am joined by author and popular historian Andrew Cook to discuss a key revelation from his…
Season 6 Announcement

September 16, 2026 · 1 min

Stay tuned for Season 6 of Gimme Some Truth! Eight new episodes starting next Wednesday.
Pepper War Medals

September 10, 2025 · 21 min

There is so much to look at on the cover of Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band that it is easy to miss the sets of six medals that both John and Ringo wore on their colourful military costumes. Join me this week to explore the stories…
The Gretty Chord

September 3, 2025 · 36 min

Who was Jim Gretty and what chord did he teach The Beatles? More importantly, how did the group integrate this chord into their songs and arrangements? This week, we analyse another juicy, sometimes misunderstood chord.
MBEs with Chip Madinger & Scott Raile

August 27, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

Returning guests and Lennonology authors extraordinaire Chip Madinger & Scott Raile join me this week to discuss all aspects of The Beatles' MBE awards. As we explore this topic from receipt to John's return, we make a few exciting…
Yesterday

August 20, 2025 · 44 min

The history of when Paul McCartney wrote 'Yesterday' has been confused by contradictory memories. In this week's episode, we explore the gestation of a classic and I make the case for what I think is the most accurate timeline.
She Said She Said with Rob Collier

August 13, 2025 · 48 min

For the first episode of Season 5, I am joined by musician/composer Rob Collier to tackle an age old debate. Who played bass on 'She Said She Said'? Did Paul McCartney participate? From the song's conception through recording, we examine…