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New ' 'LENNONYC' podcasts feature behind-the-scenes interviews from PBS John Lennon film

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The first in a series of podcasts for the "American Masters" presentation of "LENNONYC" is now available free on iTunes. It features Jack Douglas talking about his work with John Lennon, including his production work on the Lennon-Yoko Ono "Double Fantasy." album.  

NPR says new podcasts will be added Thursdays each week until the Thursday after the "LENNONYC" broadcast Nov. 22. Each will consist of slightly edited interviews conducted for the "American Masters" "LENNONYC" film and will be introduced by Susan Lacy, "American Masters" series creator and executive producer and one of the producers of "LENNONYC," along with Michael Epstein, director/writer of "LENNONYC." You can subscribe at the link to get future podcasts.

Slated to appear on future podcasts are Lennon photographer Bob Gruen, drummer Jim Keltner, Sir Elton John and Ono. The final podcast will be a Q&A session using questions submitted by email.

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