Best Pete Paphides Podcasts (2024)

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NOW Yearbook ‘84: Ian Wade and Jude Rogers 1:04:17

29d ago1:04:17

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“What we’re gonna do right here is go back, way back!” If you were really down with the cool kids in 1984, you would have most definitely have been passing around the school prized C90 cassettes featuring much copied Streetsounds compilations. And somewhere in there was Kurtis Blow’s AJ Scratch track with those immortal sampled words from the Jimmy…

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NOW 15 - Summer ‘89: Matthew Horton 1:13:31

2M ago1:13:31

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August 1989. The final year of ‘the finest pop decade ever’™️ is moving along quite nicely thank you very much. There’s most definitely a change in the air, and we don’t mean the launch of the FOUR channel Sky TV network. Relax everyone, UK Gold and TOTP reruns are coming in three years! No, real change was coming. The second summer of love in 1988…

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Charles Rees - The Wizard - The Story of 66 1:30:09

2M ago1:30:09

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Black Barn Studio Engineer and Producer, Charles Rees AKA The Wizard shares stories behind the making of Paul Weller's 17th Solo Studio album - 66. Black Barn Studio Engineer and Producer, Charles Rees AKA The Wizard shares stories behind the making of Paul Weller's 17th Solo Studio album - 66. Discover the Magic Behind Paul Weller’s New Album “66”…

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Hannah Peel - The Story of 66 59:36

2M ago59:36

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As fans enjoy Paul Weller's latest album, "66," our podcast offers a unique behind-the-scenes look into the making of his 17th solo studio album. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with the multi-talented Hannah Peel, who played a pivotal role in the album's creation. We hear about the creation of the orchestration and the recording pr…

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Sir Peter Blake with Pete Paphides & Paul Weller - The Story of 66 19:20

2M ago19:20

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Sir Peter Blake talks about the cover of 66 with music journalist and author, Pete Paphides and Paul Weller. Peter, known for his iconic pop art, discusses his involvement in designing the album cover. He shares how Paul Weller approached him with a clear vision, making the creative process both specific and collaborative. His artwork for '66' is a…

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Dr. Robert - The Blow Monkeys - The Story of 66 30:05

2M ago30:05

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Dr. Robert shares the story behind Rise Up Singing from Monks Road Social and Paul Weller... the original and the re-working for 66, plus we hear all about the new Blow Monkeys album - Together / Alone. In our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the creation of Paul Weller's brand new album, '66,' with none other than Dr. Robert from The Blow…

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Louise Marshall - The Story of 66 36:37

2M ago36:37

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Celebrating his 66th birthday, Paul Weller has gifted us with his 17th solo studio album, aptly titled '66.' This album is a testament to his enduring creativity and collaborative spirit. In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Louise Marshall, a phenomenal vocalist with a rich history of performances and collaborations. She ha…

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Jake Fletcher - The Story of 66 50:43

2M ago50:43

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The Paul Weller band's newest recruit shares his story with the podcast. Paul Weller, the legendary singer, songwriter, and musician, has released his 17th solo studio album, '66'. To celebrate this monumental achievement, the Paul Weller Fan Podcast has launched a new series, "The Story of 66," featuring in-depth conversations with the talented in…

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Noel Gallagher - The Story of 66 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Unveiling the Magic Behind Paul Weller's '66': An Intimate Chat with Noel Gallagher We have a real treat for you in our latest podcast episode. This time, we dive deep into the world of music legends with none other than Noel Gallagher. Join us as we uncover the creative process behind Paul Weller's brand new album, '66', and explore the unique fri…

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Andrew Chalk AKA Chalky - The Story of 66 39:16

2M ago39:16

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Chalky shares the story behind his poem Nothing and how it became a Paul Weller song on 66. In the latest episode of our podcast, we dive further into the fascinating world of Paul Weller's 17th solo studio album, '66'. This episode is a must-listen for any fan of Weller or those who appreciate the intricate process of music creation. Our special g…

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Suggs - The Story of 66 44:46

2M ago44:46

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Step into the world of British music legends with our latest podcast episode, featuring an in-depth conversation with Suggs, the charismatic frontman of Madness. This episode is a treasure trove for music enthusiasts, offering a rare glimpse into the collaborative process behind Paul Weller's newest album, '66'. Suggs, known for his vibrant persona…

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Dave Boraston - Stone Foundation - The Story of 66 30:19

2M ago30:19

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Dive into the Making of Paul Weller's Latest Album '66' with Dave Boraston Welcome back to the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, where we celebrate the musical genius of singer, songwriter, and musician Paul Weller. In our latest episode, we delve into the creation of Weller's 17th solo studio album, '66', with a special guest who has been an integral part …

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Steve Trigg - Stone Foundation - The Story of 66 28:23

2M ago28:23

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Unveiling the Magic Behind Paul Weller's '66': An Exclusive Podcast Episode with Steve Trigg AKA The General. Paul Weller, a name synonymous with musical genius, has once again graced the world with his 17th solo studio album, '66'. This podcast series offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into its creation. Featuring the talented Steve Trigg …

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Sumudu Jayatilaka - The Story of 66 52:00

2M ago52:00

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Paul Weller's "Story of 66" – A Journey of Musical Collaboration This episode offers an intimate glimpse into the making of this remarkable LP, highlighting the collaborative spirit and creative joy that define it. Sumudu's journey in music is as diverse as it is inspiring. Growing up in a family of Sri Lankan doctors who migrated to the UK, she wa…

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Steve Brookes - The Story of 66 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Steve Brookes joins us on the podcast to tell his story of 66. Steve plays acoustic guitar on I Woke Up. The Magic Behind Paul Weller's New Album '66': An Exclusive Insight with Steve Brookes Paul Weller, the legendary singer, songwriter, and musician, has once again graced us with a new album, '66'. This podcast series takes you behind the scenes …

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Ben Gordelier - The Story of 66 38:09

2M ago38:09

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Ben Gordelier has been playing drums, percussion and performing samples with Paul Weller since 2012's Sonik Kicks gigs at London's Roundhouse. Sharing his story of the new Paul Weller album - 66 - Ben is the only person, aside from Paul, to play on every track on the LP. Step into the World of Paul Weller’s “66” with Ben Gordelier As a dedicated fa…

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Tom Doyle - White Label - The Story of 66 32:17

2M ago32:17

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Tom Doyle is an acclaimed music journalist, author, and one half of White Label, a writing/production duo (with Anth Brown) who have collaborated with Paul on various special releases over the past decade. Tom shares the story behind their co-write In Full Flight from the latest Paul Weller album - 66. Paul Weller's Creative Odyssey: The Making of …

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Christophe Vaillant - Le SuperHomard - The Story of 66 24:15

2M ago24:15

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In this episode, we head across the English Channel to the South of France for a chat with LE SUPERHOMARD AKA Christophe Vaillant. Christophe co-wrote two songs with Paul Weller on 66 - My Best Friend's Coat and A Glimpse of You, he also played on Flying Fish. The Magic Behind Paul Weller’s New Album '66': An Exclusive Chat with Christophe Vaillant…

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Jacko Peake - The Story of 66 35:42

2M ago35:42

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My latest special guest is the multi talented Sax player and Flutist Jacko Peake who shares his story of 66. Ship of Fools - Flute & Sax Jumble Queen - Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax Sleepy Hollow - Flutes, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax Burn Out - Tenor Sax The Story Behind Paul Weller's New Album '66': An Interview with Jack O Peake Paul Weller is back with hi…

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Tom Van Heel - The Story of 66 36:01

2M ago36:01

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Singer-songwriter, musician & keys player for PW – Tom Van Heel shares his story of 66. Jumble Queen - Electric Guitar / Backing Vocals Nothing - Acoustic Guitar / Backing Vocal Sleepy Hollow - Backing Vocal In Full Flight - Wurlitzer, Korg MS20 Burn Out - Hammond Organ, Backing Vocals Paul Weller's '66': Behind the Scenes with Tom Van Heel Welcome…

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Josh McClorey - The Story of 66 44:54

2M ago44:54

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Irish singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist Josh McClorey was phe principal songwriter and lead guitarist of The Strypes where he enjoyed success with a #1 album in Ireland, #5 in the UK and extensive global tours. The band played with and support Paul Weller on numerous occasions, and Josh has played on albums from Saturns Pattern to the latest …

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Will Hodgkinson - Mojo - The Story of 66 43:10

3M ago43:10

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Ahead of our huge boxset of special podcast episodes landing on Friday, I wanted to chat to journalist and author, Will Hodgkinson on his Mojo cover story with Paul Weller. Will is Chief Rock and Pop critic for The Times and has written for The Guardian, The Independent, Vogue and Mojo magazine. He is also the author of many fantastic books Guitar …

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NOW 69 - Spring '08: Justin Lewis 1:12:38

3M ago1:12:38

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It was the wise prophet and occasional flower impersonator Peter Gabriel that said, ‘I don’t remember, I don’t recall, I have no memory of anything at all.’ Do you remember 2008? Yes, it's only (!) 16 years ago, so I’ve no doubt you still have packets in the kitchen cupboard that are older, but do you also remember how the pop landscape of 2008 was…

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Paul Weller Interview - The Story of 66 48:31

3M ago48:31

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The acclaimed Paul Weller Fan Podcast is back with a bang! In 2020, my love of Paul Weller’s music led me to create the ‘Desperately Seeking Paul’ podcast series, an adventure that culminated in an unforgettable encounter with the man himself at the end of last year. The thrill of finally interviewing my hero, after 25 years in radio and a three-ye…

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TRAILER - Paul Weller Fan Podcast - The Story of 66 - Season 2 2:39

3M ago2:39

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The acclaimed Paul Weller Fan Podcast is back with a bang! Join us for Season 2 - The Story of 66 - starting May 17th 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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NOW 116 - Autumn '23: David Quantick 57:24

4M ago57:24

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It's November 2023, and the world's most successful compilation series is celebrating its 40th anniversary. Five decades of compiling the latest hits, the occasional miss, but always the songs that soundtracked our lives. Always there, always democratically and expertly sequencing the music that the UK buying (downloading/streaming/swiping) public …

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NOW 29 - Autumn ‘94: Anna Doble 1:19:04

5M ago1:19:04

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Confidence, they say, is a preference for the habitual voyeur of what is known as… …1994, darlings! And of course, as perceived wisdom now dutifully dictates, we were all completely mad for it, lemon hooch in hand, union jacks draped around our football tops, waving two fingers to those damn yanks. Go home! Except, of course, the truth couldn’t be …

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NOW 25 - Summer '93: Niall McMurray 1:16:51

6M ago1:16:51

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Pop. The way that we process everything. So, it's the summer of 1993. According to meteorological 'experts', the UK experienced its lowest maximum temperatures since 1972. Only 4 days were officially classified as 'HOT'. Well, I would argue, pop fans, that is UNLESS you had a swingorilliant copy of NOW, That's What I Call Music 25! (We'll take this…

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NOW 24 - Spring ‘93: Sam Lidicott 1:11:10

7M ago1:11:10

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Welcome to Spring 1993. And, I’m sure you’ll all agree, there was only one phrase on everyone’s lips. I lick-he boom, boom down. (Checks notes) Anyway, more of that later. The legendary NOW compilation series has reached its twenty-fourth volume and is now standing proud as the finest collection of chart hits around. HITS who? And as the fourth yea…

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EP180 - Paul Weller 1:58:33

8M ago1:58:33

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Episode 180: Paul Weller Hello and Welcome to Episode 180 of the World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast... I'm Dan Jennings and ten years ago I gave up my life's dream and career as a radio presenter with one big regret... Never getting to interview my hero... the legendary singer-songwriter and musician - Paul Weller... This podcast exists purely t…

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EP179 - Claire Moon - Artist Manager - Paul Weller 1:24:43

8M ago1:24:43

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Episode 179: Claire Moon - Artist Manager - Paul Weller Over the course of the past 3 years, we've discovered so much more about how Paul Weller has built one of the most prolific and influential careers in British music, and in this episode we get to peek behind the curtain. Artist manager Claire Moon opens up about her professional journey, leadi…

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EP178 - Charles Rees - Black Barn Studio Manager & Engineer + Composer, Producer 1:49:52

8M ago1:49:52

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Episode 178: Charles Rees - Black Barn Studio Manager & Engineer + Composer, Producer And so the countdown begins... with our final 3 podcasts in our Desperately Seeking Paul series... On this episode, I take a trip into Black Barn Studios for an unforgettable conversation with Studio Manager & Engineer, Composer and Producer, Charles Rees. From as…

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The Back to Now Review - 2023 1:32:59

9M ago1:32:59

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Welcome, one and all, to the 3rd annual Back to NOW review! As is now tradition, this end of year episode of the variously compiled podcast provides us with a festive opportunity to glance back over our shoulders at the pop landscape of yet another 12 months. Let’s celebrate a dazzling year of NOW compilations that in 2023 have included something f…

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EP177 - Simon Halfon - Graphic designer and Film Producer - The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo, The Jam... 1:10:28

9M ago1:10:28

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Episode 177: Simon Halfon - Graphic designer and Film Producer on The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo & The Jam On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we hear from graphic designer and film producer, Simon Halfon to discuss his incredible porfolio of work with The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller solo... We find out about his love of…

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EP176 - Joe Connor - Film Director - Wild Wood Documentary 1:07:42

9M ago1:07:42

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Episode 176: Joe Connor - Film Director, Screenwriter, Photographer & Musician... On this episode of my Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we cross to Cape Town where we find multi-award-winning Film Director, Musician, Screenwriter and Photographer - Joe Connor on his latest top secret shoot... Our discussion kicks off with the creation of his brilliant Sky…

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EP175 - Chris Pope - The Chords UK - Songwriter, Singer, Musician 39:03

9M ago39:03

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Episode 175 : Chris Pope from The Chords On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by Chris Pope - Songwriter, Musician and one of the founding members of The Chords. We take a journey through the bands formation at the tail end of 1978, after original singer/guitarist Billy Hassett and his bass playing cousin, Martin Mason, adver…

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EP174 - Ben Gordelier - Paul Weller Band - Drums/Samples/Percussion + Musician & Producer 1:09:30

9M ago1:09:30

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Episode 174: Ben Gordelier - Musician, Producer, Drums/Samples/Percussion for the Paul Weller band... What a delight it is to have Paul Weller band member - Ben Gordelier - join me on my podcast. Ben chats about his discovery of music, love of The Beatles and Laurel & Hardy, being "brought up in a music rehearsal studio" and working as a drummer an…

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EP173 - Simon O’Brien - from The Style Council fan to Paul Weller Tour Crew… 39:28

9M ago39:28

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Episode 173: Simon O’Brien - from The Style Council fan to Weller Tour Crew… On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we meet Simon O'Brien and hear his a journey from The Style Council fan in his teens to joining Paul Weller tour security in 2000. We talk Red Wedge, the Paul Weller Movement, and being In the right place at the right time fo…

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EP172 - Dylan White - Legendary Record Plugger 1:18:35

9M ago1:18:35

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Episode 172: Dylan White - Legendary Record Plugger On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by legendary record plugger, Dylan White. Dylan has worked in the music business for over 30 years now... UK Radio & TV Music Promotion, Consultant and Artist Management. A multi-award-winning record plugger since the early 90s, he has pr…

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EP171 - All Mod Cons - Barry Pugatch and Andy Cook share their story... 52:37

9M ago52:37

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Episode 171: All Mod Cons - The World's First Tribute to The Jam... Barry Pugatch and Andy Cook share their story... On this episode of the podcast, we hear the story of Barry Pugatch and Andy Cook - two fans of The Jam who ended up bringing one of the original tribute bands from the US to the UK for sell out performances in the 1990s. All Mod Cons…

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EP170 - Robert Howard / Dr. Robert - The Blow Monkeys 1:07:35

10M ago1:07:35

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Episode 170: Robert Howard / Dr. Robert - The Blow Monkeys On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by Singer, Songwriter, Multi-instrumentalist and Producer, Robert Howard, aka Dr. Robert of The Blow Monkeys. We take a journey through his youth and his discovery of punk, politics and The Jam whilst living in Australia in the 197…

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NOW Yearbook ‘73: Mark Wood and Pete Paphides 1:17:06

10M ago1:17:06

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They all know it’s Dynamite, And the music went on and on and on… The history books will tell us that, in theory, 1973 shouldn’t have worked. Terrorist campaigns, oil shortages, petrol rations, power cuts. Peters and Lee. However, as the saying goes from great adversity comes great art. Or was it great sitcoms? Either way, 1973 stands not just as o…

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EP169 - Carleen Anderson - Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Writer... 1:25:25

10M ago1:25:25

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Episode 169: Carleen Anderson - Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Writer... My latest podcast guest Carleen Anderson really needs no introduction. A genuine world class artist... She's such a huge talent in her own right and another to enter Paul Weller's orbit during the solo years - providing us with some very special moments on r…

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EP168 - Sam Molnar talks Wake Up Woking, Wild Wood at Woking Hospice and a 50 year friendship... 37:05

10M ago37:05

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Episode 168: Sam Molnar talks Wake Up Woking, Wild Wood at Woking Hospice and a 50 year friendship... On this episode of the podcast, we chat to Sam Molnar and hear his incredible connections with Paul Weller from The Jam to now... We'll discover how he's become Sammy Carpet to the Weller family... how he created Wake Up Woking and an incredible ho…

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EP167 - Keiko Egawa - Super-fan stories from Tokyo to London and beyond... 52:42

10M ago52:42

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Episode 167: Keiko Egawa... Super-fan stories from Tokyo to London and beyond... On this episode of my Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by Keiko Egawa - a Japanese super-fan who has been to hundreds of gigs over the past 40+ years - seeing The Jam sixty-nine times, The Style Council sixty plus and Paul Weller solo over one-hundred and fifty tim…

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EP166 - Adrian Thrills - Music Journalist shares his experiences of The Jam and Paul Weller from 1976 to Solo… 47:47

10M ago47:47

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by music journalist Adrian Thrills. Adrian became a fan of The Jam from 1976 - pre-Polydor record deal - seeing them at the 100 Club, upstairs at Ronnie Scotts, The Marquee, Red Cow in Hammersmith and at many more gigs... Together with his friend, Shane McGowan, Adrian did one of the very …

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EP165 - Bruno Gallone - on his Mod band, Reaction, supporting The Jam and more... 48:00

11M ago48:00

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, we hear the incredible story of Reaction - a Mod-influenced band from Burton-on-Trent, formed in November 1980 by Bruno Gallone. It was a real delight to hear Bruno's incredible story from creating the band before he could even play an instrument to their first gig a few weeks later at the Guild Stree…

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EP164 - Brenda Taylor and Karen McBride - Two super-fans help us to celebrate 40 years of The Style Council... 1:03:16

11M ago1:03:16

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With the 40th anniversary of the release of Introducing The Style Council (Sept 1983), it seemed fitting to spend an episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast revelling in the enduring magic of this iconic band. To commemorate this milestone, we have the privilege of diving into the heartfelt stories of two unwavering super-fans, Brenda Taylor and Kar…

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EP163 - Billy Sullivan - Singer, Songwriter & Musician - Paper Dreams Solo, The Spitfires 52:47

11M ago52:47

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Episode 163 - Billy Sullivan - Singer, Songwriter & Musician talks Paper Dreams Solo Debut, The Spitfires supporting Paul Weller, a love of The Jam and more. My special guest on this episode of Desperately Seeking Paul - The Paul Weller Fan Podcast is the hugely talented singer, songwriter and musician - Billy Sullivan. His story takes us from a lo…

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NOW 50 - Autumn ‘01: Lee Thompson 1:18:41

11M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

La, La, La. Autumn 2001. In many ways, it has been a challenging year. 5ive and Steps split, Hearsay don’t. Pop, just like the most boybandish of the latest boybands, Blue is (all) on the rise. The new millennium has most definitely set up its shiny new stall and is fully decked out in its cargo pants, vest tops - and that is just the boys. Mobile …

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