EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 38 MIN
A Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney and Wings Conversation with Dr. Allison Bumsted
from Rock N Roll Fieldtrip · host Rock N Roll Fieldtrip Productions
Host Alice welcomes listeners to part two of her conversation with Beatles scholar Dr. Allison Bumsted, wrapping up discussion of the Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run with themes around Liverpool, fame, and the impossibility of living privately there despite local sentiment that “the Beatles left us.” They discuss Liverpool’s post-war and de-industrial history, EU-funded rebuilding, Capital of Culture, and the growth of Beatles tourism and landmarks, plus the film’s use of archival material, family voices, and emotional moments including Stella describing Paul learning of John’s death. They share personal stories of meeting music figures and traveling, note Paul’s extensive archives, and talk about the Rock Hall’s upcoming Wings exhibit. Both rate the documentary, discuss “spirit Beatle” ideas, and share hopes for more fan perspectives, women’s stories, and future podcast interviews, including dreams of interviewing Giles Martin and Mary McCartney.Contact host Alice at [email protected] the podcast on Instagram at: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fieldtrip (@rocknrollfieldtrip) • Instagram photos and videosThank you for listening! Please consider following the podcast here on Spotify or on Apple podcasts. It's free.
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Host Alice welcomes listeners to part two of her conversation with Beatles scholar Dr. Allison Bumsted, wrapping up discussion of the Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run with themes around Liverpool, fame, and the impossibility of living privately there despite local sentiment that “the Beatles left us.” They discuss Liverpool’s post-war and de-industrial history, EU-funded rebuilding, Capital of Culture, and the growth of Beatles tourism and landmarks, plus the film’s use of archival material, family voices, and emotional moments including Stella describing Paul learning of John’s death. They share personal stories of meeting music figures and traveling, note Paul’s extensive archives, and talk about the Rock Hall’s upcoming Wings exhibit. Both rate the documentary, discuss “spirit Beatle” ideas, and share hopes for more fan perspectives, women’s stories, and future podcast interviews, including dreams of interviewing Giles Martin and Mary McCartney.Contact host Alice at [email protected] the podcast on Instagram at: Rock ‘N’ Roll Fieldtrip (@rocknrollfieldtrip) • Instagram photos and videosThank you for listening! Please consider following the podcast here on Spotify or on Apple podcasts. It's free.
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