EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 42 MIN
Truth About Why the Beatles Reunion Never Happened
from Obsessed: The Podcast · host The Daily Beast
On this episode of Obsessed, Matt Wilstein sits down with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville to discuss his new documentary Man on the Run, which explores Paul McCartney’s turbulent decade after The Beatles broke up. Neville reflects on revisiting McCartney’s most painful years, the lingering blame over the band’s split, and how John Lennon’s death ultimately reshaped Paul’s identity and career. The conversation also spans Neville’s acclaimed films on Steve Martin, Anthony Bourdain, Johnny Cash, and more, offering a candid look at how documentaries can become an unexpectedly powerful form of therapy for their subjects. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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On this episode of Obsessed, Matt Wilstein sits down with Oscar-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville to discuss his new documentary Man on the Run, which explores Paul McCartney’s turbulent decade after The Beatles broke up. Neville reflects on revisiting McCartney’s most painful years, the lingering blame over the band’s split, and how John Lennon’s death ultimately reshaped Paul’s identity and career. The conversation also spans Neville’s acclaimed films on Steve Martin, Anthony Bourdain, Johnny Cash, and more, offering a candid look at how documentaries can become an unexpectedly powerful form of therapy for their subjects. Follow Kevin Fallon on Instagram @kpfallon Follow Matt Wilstein on Instagram @mattjwilstein New episodes every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday; early drops on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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