This week’s Tragical History Tour we play The Alphabet Game, featuring the songs that begin with each letter, in order. Photos: The Independent, KMRcreatesDigital on Etsy. Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates Ringo’s 86th birthday this past week (July 7) by playing his latest album, The Long Long Road, in its entirety. Photos: People.com, Omega Music. Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

Read. Remember.

I was 7 when the US celebrated its bicentennial. 1976 was smack in the middle of a troubled decade. We were still recovering from Watergate and Vietnam. 1/

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates the Beatles love for Black American musicians, including the Isley Brothers and The Coasters. Photos: classic.motown.com (Isleys), The Coasters page, soulwalking.co.uk Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates Global Beatles Day and the day that John and Paul finished writing She Loves You. Photos: Beatles Blog (GBD), Wikipedia (45 sleeve). Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

I really love producing and hosting my radio show. So I’m thrilled to announce a new affiliate for The Tragical History Tour! Beginning tomorrow, I’ll be on Saturdays at 7am ET on WTSQ 88.1 FM in Charleston, West Virginia. More about them at wtsq.org (Photo: The Beatles Ultimate Experience)

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates Paul’s 84th birthday, exploring the music he composed for movies. Photos: American Songwriter (Paul), IMDB (movie posters). Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour features Paul’s brand-new album, The Boys Of Dungeon Lane. Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

Nowadays every night Flashes by at the speed of light. Living life, loving [SPOUSES], We got married… Oh, I love the things that happen when we start to discover Who we are and what we’re living for… 30 years and counting with @fybush.com — the only one with whom I’d ever want to spend that. 😍🥰😘

Rochester folks - @lisafybush.bsky.social and I are doing the first Comedy on Deck show of the season tonight (Monday) at 7:30 here in Brighton, assuming the rain holds off. Come watch! Or perform! DM for directions...

#RochesterNY Mentally ill, violent agitator Kevin Lockhart showed up to harass and antagonize students of RCSD this week, during their anti-ICE protest. There are years of documented incidents of harassment, doxing, and violence. Let's ban him from all school grounds. c.org/PytrrDmtff

This week’s Tragical History Tour concludes our conversation with Paul McCartney devotee and music historian Justine Mara Andersen Photo: Entertainment Weekly. Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

I’m not going to post the link to the article in the Independent because I refuse to put FOTUS’s face anywhere near my socials. But I will say let’s not treat Paul as the enemy for oversimplifying. OK, so he sees everyone from every background singing Hey Jude together at his concerts. /1

I just fell in love with him all over again.

He’s a boy and he’s a man…he’s 18! But he does know what he wants. (Also he’s not particularly an Alice Cooper fan) And just like that, I have two adult children. Happy Birthday, Mr. E! @fybush.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates The 18th birthday of our past cohost, Mr. E, playing only songs that begin with the letter E. Photos: The Bettmann Archive (Beatles), eBay. Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour features Part 4of our interview with Justine Mara Andersen about her fandom and knowledge of Paul McCartney. Photos: pickinguorocks.com (left), Rolling Stone (right). Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

BREAKING: Activists have shut down multiple intersections throughout downtown Washington DC in opposition to Trump's attacks on workers, DC Home Rule, climate, and international peace. The actions kick off #MayDay events across the country.

This week’s Tragical History Tour remembers Alan Osmond and Dave Mason and features Ringo’s album George’s Record Store Day releases. Photos: The New York Times (Osmond), davemasonmusic.com (Mason), Far Out Magazine (Starr) Broadcast information on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour features Part 3 of our interview with Justine Mara Andersen about her fandom and knowledge of Paul McCartney. Photos: Paul McCartney Facebook (left), Dave Wood (right). Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

This week’s Tragical History Tour features songs that refer to weather, either in the lyrics or the titles. Photo: The Daily Telegraph Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour Facebook page.

THIS is what an Easter message from a sitting elected executive should look like.

We should be celebrating Sadie's tenth birthday today, not still deep in family grief from her sudden decline and death last fall. She had more personality than any one dog should have been allowed to have. She was the very best girl.

This week’s Tragical History Tour celebrates the women signed to record with Apple Records — Mary Hopkin, Ronnie Spector and Doris Troy. Photos: Discogs.com (Mary), Kevin Dilworth (Ronnie), doristroy.yourwebsitespace.com (Doris).

This week’s Tragical History Tour, we hope to provide catharsis by featuring their most emotional songs. Photos: Reddit (John, Ringo), Paul Or Nothing Podcast (Paul), Pinterest (George) Broadcast information in the pinned post on the Tragical History Tour page. www.facebook.com/share/1CJVvW...

Where am I? In the Gulf.

In honor of the recent release of the Paul McCartney documentary Man On The Run, this week’s Tragical History Tour spotlights early solo Paul and Wings. (Photos: The Paul McCartney Project; Robert Ellis for MPL)

This week’s Tragical History Tour features with Ron McNeil of The Fab Four. Photo by Sal Gomez. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm (repeats next Saturday 5pm) RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

How much more Rochester can I be? (Photo courtesy of Mr. E)

This week’s Tragical History Tour features Pete Lavezzoli of All You Need Is George and Ron McNeil of The Fab Four. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Monday 9pm kskopublicradio.com

The Tragical History Tour celebrates George’s birthday with the box set of All Things Must Pass from 2021. Times ET unless otherwise noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

Happy Valentine’s Day! This Tragical History Tour, songs will have love in title or lyrics. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour for Black History Month — Beatles influences (see photos). Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

It’s my dad’s (OG Beatlefan) birthday, so he made this Tragical History Tour’s playlist! Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

This is a violation of the First Amendment on multiple counts. And a judge rejected the charges a week ago. Links to sources are in comments. I’m including a link to the National Association Of Black Journalists. Please support them!

The Tragical History Tour remembers January 24, 1962, when the Beatles took Brian Epstein as manager. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm kskopublicradio.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour remembers Bob Weir, Grateful Dead member and Beatles fan. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

A snow day won’t stop us from a date night! Neither of us has ever seen this (we were tots when it came out). Enjoying the prefilm lecture right now.

This week’s Tragical History Tour spotlights classical instruments. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am Tube City Radio WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

The first Tragical History Tour of 2026 spotlights — nothing. Times ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm Cruzin’ Oldies cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am Tube City Radio WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour plays seasonal music from The Fab Four, The Weeklings and more. ET unless noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

OK guys, this is it! Today at 2 is the LAST CHANCE to see these two incredible plays written by the brilliant Matthew Dwight Moore. Tickets are pay what you wish so money is no object! And they’re short. You’ll be out of there before 4, so you won’t miss the entire Bills game!

This week’s Tragical History Tour is full holiday. Times ET unless otherwise noted. Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am Tube City Radio WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour goes holiday, including The Fab Four and Beatmas. Times ET unless otherwise noted Saturday 1pm cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com

This week’s Tragical History Tour explores the new Beatles Anthology. Times ET unless otherwise noted. Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT/Tuesday 1am ET KSKO 89.5 FM, KZPA AM 900, kskopublicradio.com

Way back in high school I had theatrical aspirations and dreamed of starring on Broadway. That didn’t happen. BUT now in my mid-50s I’m a part-time professional actor (I get paid; that means I’m a professional). This is a just-for-fun gig, but fun it will be! And I’m married to the lead actor!

We observed Cyber Monday but we’re not ready to stop. It’s Giving Tuesday. We’re giving to you! All day you get $1 off the Tower Site Calendar (applies to all add-ons). If you buy the Broadcast Historian’s Calendar and add the Tower Site Calendar, you get $2 off. Check it out at Fybush.com/shop

This week’s Tragical History Tour features Part 2 of our interview with Justine Mara Andersen. Saturday 1pm ET cruzinoldies975.com Saturday 6pm/next Saturday 5pm ET RochesterFreeRadio.com Saturday 6pm/Sunday 7am ET WMCK.fm Sunday 3pm ET altuniverse.me Monday 9pm AKT kskopublicradio.com