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Fifty years after The Beatles took America by storm, we examine why the group was so innovative. Beyond reshaping music, they changed business, art, Hollywood, fashion, and culture. Guests include internationally renowned Beatles expert Mark Lewisohn, who speaks about why The Beatles were consistently innovative and refused to conform, and Vivek Tiwary, who has written about the unusual and amazingly successful marketing of The Beatles. We’ll also hear the voices of ordinary Americans who remember how The Beatles changed their lives, both personally and professionally. Part 2 of 2.

The Beatles and Innovation Special: Part II

Fifty years after The Beatles took America by storm, we examine why the group was so innovative. Beyond reshaping music, they changed business, art, Hollywood, fashion, and culture. Guests include internationally renowned Beatles expert Mark Lewisohn, who speaks about why The Beatles were consistently innovative and refused to conform, and Vivek Tiwary, who has written about the unusual and amazingly successful marketing of The Beatles. We’ll also hear the voices of ordinary Americans who remember how The Beatles changed their lives, both personally and professionally. Part 1 of 2.

The Beatles and Innovation Special: Part I

Panelists Andrea J. Cabral, MA Executive Secretary of Public Safety, Edward F. Davis, the former Boston Police Commissioner, Thomas Grilk, Executive Director of Boston Athletic Association, and Major General Scott Rice, Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard joined moderator Herman “Dutch” Leonard for a panel discussion to reflect on the emergency system response to the Boston Marathon Bombing. One year later, the panelists addressed balancing macro- and micro- levels of leadership, police presence, and public safety.

Boston Marathon Bombing: One Year Later | Institute of Politics

Adam talks to British comedian, writer and director Simon Amstell about Peruvian drug ceremonies, living in harmony with our fellow animals and tries to establish how narcissistic they both are.

There’s also details of the new Adam Buxton app, available free NOW!

Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.

Music & jingles by Adam Buxton

EP.55 - SIMON AMSTELL

Adam enjoys another ramble with British actor, writer and theatre director Kathy Burke.

Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.

Music & jingles by Adam Buxton

EP.56 - KATHY BURKE

Adam talks to Syrian refugee Hassan Akkad about why and how he came to leave Damascus and make the dangerous journey to Europe as an illegal immigrant.

Information about the ‘TimePeace’ - a mobile app, which will connect asylum seekers and locals, to meet and share for free their skills, passions and interests, here: https://www.timepeaceapp.org/

Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support and Matt Lamont for additional editing.

Music & jingles by Adam Buxton

EP.57 - HASSAN AKKAD

Adam enjoys a ramble with Queens Of The Stone Age front man Josh Homme and his friend, comedian Matt Berry. CONTAINS STRONG ROCK LANGUAGE!

Adam Buxton’s Old Bits DVD is out now from gofasterstripe.com

Contribute to the Adam & Joe Christmas Podcast at adam-buxton.co.uk

Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support and Jack Bushell for additional editing on this episode.

Music & jingles by Adam Buxton

EP.58 - JOSHUA HOMME (WITH SOME MATT BERRY)

Adam talks to legendary music video director Tim Pope about his work with, among others, Iggy Pop, Neil Young and David Bowie.

Adam Buxton’s Old Bits DVD is out now from gofasterstripe.com

Contribute to the Adam & Joe Christmas Podcast at adam-buxton.co.uk

Thanks to Seamus Murphy Mitchell for production support. Music & jingles by Adam Buxton

EP.59 - MUSIC VIDEO TALES WITH TIM POPE

British comedian Adam Buxton talks with interesting people. The rambly conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes more serious with funny bits. Adam records the intros and outros for most episodes while walking with his dog friend Rosie in the East Anglian countryside where he lives with his wife and three children. 

Adam has appeared in films such as ‘Hot Fuzz’, ‘Stardust’ and ‘Son Of Rambow’ as well as a variety of TV shows in the UK. Since 2007 he has hosted ‘BUG’, a live show that combines music videos and comedy that became a TV series on Sky Atlantic in 2012. From time to time he also does live shows featuring just his own material. Along with lifelong friend Joe Cornish he also is one half of award winning TV, radio and podcast duo Adam & Joe who have worked together since 1995. 

You can find many of the insanely catchy jingles Adam makes for the podcast as well as amazing bonus material, beautiful merchandise and a selection of his incredibly funny and brilliant YouTube videos on the free Adam Buxton app.

Adam is writing this himself using the third person.