The John Lennon Hour

Join the party tonight as Jude hosts the one and only Joe Johnson of Beatle Brunch! For over a decade, Joe has given his time and talents to provide listeners with the latest in Beatles news, the best in Beatles music, and the warmest of welcomes each and every week! Joe's nationally syndicated show Beatles Brunch is a fav coast to coast. And This TUESDAY night, you can call in live to chat with Joe and ask him your Beatle questions at 646-668-2641! On Thursday (28 Aug), this show will be re-broadcast at the usual John Lennon Hour time slot (9 pm ET) BUT to talk with Joe live and in person, call in Tuesday night at 9pm ET, 8 CT, etc.! Joe and Jude are waitin' to jive with you!

Jude chats with Pat Matthews, the originator of the longest running Beatles internet radio station.

The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans is only a few days away, starting this Friday night, 15 August, at the Hyatt O'Hare, and with us tonight are four prominent authors who will be appearing at the fest with exciting presentations, and of course,  with book sales and signings. One of the authors, and tonight's host, Jude Southerland Kessler will be discussing their books with each of them; Jim Berkenstadt's The Beatle Who Vanished, Chuck Gunderson's, Some Fun Tonight, and Bruce Spizer's, The Beatles Records on Vee-Jay. Jude will be taking callers tonight to chat with Jim, Chuck and Bruce at 646-668-2641. Join us!

Six prominent Beatles experts COME TOGETHER tonight with host Jude Southerland Kessler as they all prepare to trek to the Mecca of "All Things Beatle," The Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans! You'll hear from Lanea Stagg, author of Recipe Records: A Tribute to The Beatles. Then Kit O'Toole, Contributing Editor of "BeatleFan" magazine will talk about the latest in The Beatles' world and her new book on MJ, Michael Jackson! Al Sussman will be up next to give you a bird's eye view of his new work, Changing Times: 101 Days That Changed the World, and Candy Leonard will give a sneak peek at her new book on how the Beatles affected fans worldwide, Beatleness. Last, but certainly not least, Dr. Ken Womack, will let us know how he'll be sharing info from his Beatles Encyclopedia: All Things Fab Four at the Fest. Lots to hear about from some verrrrrry coool peeps! Join us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jude gives listeners some Fun Beatle-y Things to Do This Summer...including take a Fab Four Walking Tour of New York City with Beatles expert, Susan Ryan AND attend the Chicago Fest for Beatles Fans Aug. 15-17 with founder and host, Mark Lapidos. Both Ms. Ryan and Mr. Lapidos chat with Jude about their fun summer venues with details of each upcoming event.

Author of The John Lennon Series, host Jude Southerland Kessler interviews Dr. Kenneth Womack of Penn State Altoona who has just released his second book about The Beatles, The Beatles Encyclopedia: All Things Fab Four. Listeners will be able to call in and ask Womack questions about The Beatles music and lives. They can also discuss his first book, Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of The Beatles.

Author of The John Lennon Series, host Jude Southerland Kessler interviews Dr. Kenneth Womack of Penn State Altoona who has just released his second book about The Beatles, The Beatles Encyclopedia: All Things Fab Four. Listeners will be able to call in and ask Womack questions about The Beatles music and lives. They can also discuss his first book, Long and Winding Roads: The Evolving Artistry of The Beatles.