Best Produced by Chris Pope Podcasts (2024)

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EP180 - Paul Weller 1:58:33

4M 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

4M 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

5M 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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EP177 - Simon Halfon - Graphic designer and Film Producer - The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo, The Jam... 1:10:28

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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

5M 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 1:18:28

6M ago1:18:28

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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

6M 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

6M 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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EP169 - Carleen Anderson - Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Writer... 1:25:25

6M 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

6M 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

6M 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

7M 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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Creative Commons Licenses read by Zoe 25:27

7M ago25:27

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You’re producing a sleep podcast for Marfa Public Radio, not unlike the one you’re listening to right now. You’re looking for music, a dulcet tune to lull your listeners into sweet sleep. You find a couple of lo-fi selections. But…can you use them? Are you allowed? Will you find yourself entangled in a stressful lawsuit around copyright infringemen…

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The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 read by Elise 22:36

7M ago22:36

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It’s 1967, you find yourself in the hallowed halls of an important national institution, that happens to smell like dust and popcorn. You’re seated in a rigid chair, looking upon the senate floor. The hum of discussion fills your ears as you sink deeper into your seat on the sidelines. Senators are discussing the future of broadcasting. The public …

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The NPR Style Guide read by Carlos 24:00

7M ago24:00

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You’re writing up an article for the Marfa Public Radio website and you find yourself wondering… do I use an oxford comma? Is this the correct syntax for the situation? How should I go about capitalization? Should I use italics here? Can I use italics? Marfa Public Radio’s News Director, Carlos Morales has the answers to your questions. In this epi…

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A Brief History of All Things Considered read by Travis Bubenik 13:09

7M ago13:09

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You’re listening to MPR in the afternoon. The program? All Things Considered. As you sink into a comfortable plush armchair, you ponder— where did this show come from? Who’s making this happen? Who has made this happen, historically? In this episode, Marfa Public Radio reporter and All Things Considered host Travis Bubenik reads a brief history of …

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The Dark Sky Ordinance read by Annie 19:21

7M ago19:21

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After a brutally hot summer, the desert weather’s easing up. You like standing outside at night, but you find it gets dark, so dark that you can’t see a thing. You yearn to read outside, yearn to knit, yearn to play a game of solitaire every once in a while. At last, you decide to install an outdoor light. But you harbor a concern— you don’t want t…

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US Postal Regulations read by Yvonne 18:51

7M ago18:51

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You’ve been sending out Marfa Public Radio merch packages all day to places near and far– tees to Tomball, caps to Cornwall, diner mugs all the way to Montreal. You’re surrounded by stacks of shirts, soft and inviting– a bed of cotton classic logo tees upon which you lay your head. You’re sending out the last order of the day and you wonder, what e…

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The Tower Regulations Manual read by Travis Pope 9:48

7M ago9:48

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It’s a rainy night in Far West Texas— the drops hit the roof of the radio station, the pitter patter a percussive rhythm. You gaze out the window, and far away, you see lightning strike. Uh oh. You know what that means. The tower is out. In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s station manager Travis Pope, reading a selection of The Tower Regulations …

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The Texas Administrative Code read by Mitch 18:38

7M ago18:38

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You live in Texas. You find a phrase floating around in your mind: Texas Administrative Code. What is that? Is that a code of honor? Is it a code of conduct? Is it a secret code that gets you a discount at your favorite store? Is it a communication code, like morse? You don’t know. But Mitch Borden does know. In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s P…

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FCC Rules and Policies read by Chris 20:54

7M ago20:54

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You’re the programming director at Marfa Public Radio. Someone has pitched you an idea for a new show. It’s an edgy program that may contain questionable content. Are you up to date with the current regulations? Well, you should be. The FCC requires it. In this episode, Marfa Public Radio’s Programming Director, Chris Dyer, reads the FCC Rules and …

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A Brief History of Morning Edition read by Julie 14:28

7M ago14:28

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It’s early in the morning, you reach over to your analog radio and turn the dial to hear a warm fuzz, breaking into the beginnings of your favorite program, Morning Edition. You find yourself curious– asking what is this show? Where did it come from? Who’s making this happen? Who has made this happen, historically? In this episode, Marfa Public Rad…

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WORLD CUP PREVIEW WITH EOIN MORGAN 32:59

7M ago32:59

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With England (two-time, ODI and T20) the defending WORLD CHAMPIONS.... it's a unique situation that we're facing.... trying to defend it and assert our dominance over the likes of New Zealand, India, Pakistan and Australia.... who will be dying to get their mits on the biggest prize of all over the next 52 days. Joining us on the podcast - and chat…

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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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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EP162 - Ian Stone - Comedian, Broadcaster & Author of To Be Someone - A Memoir about One Teenager's Obsession with The Jam... 49:35

8M ago49:35

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by the award-winning stand-up comedian, broadcaster and podcaster, Ian Stone. A huge fan of The Jam and Paul Weller since discovering the band in 1977 via John Peel's late night show on Radio One, Ian published his first book in 2020 – To Be Someone – a memoir about one teenager’s obsessio…

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EP161 - Keb Darge - Scottish DJ and Music producer talks Lost & Found and DJ nights with Paul Weller... 44:56

8M ago44:56

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In the realm of music enthusiasts and vinyl collectors, few names command as much respect and admiration as Keb Darge. The legendary out-spoken Scotsman has left an indelible mark on the world of music with has an uncanny ability to unearth rare and forgotten musical treasures. Over the past 40-plus years, he has been heavily involved in the northe…

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EP160 - Andy Macdonald - Go-Discs - Independiente - Record Label Founder & Music Entrepreneur. 1:09:50

8M ago1:09:50

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In the dynamic world of music, a few trailblazers stand out, reshaping the industry with their audacious ideas and unshakeable passion. Andy Macdonald - the maverick behind the Go Discs and Independiente record labels - is undeniably one such luminary. With a knack for spotting raw talent and an unwavering commitment to artistic authenticity, Andy …

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EP159 - Purple Hearts - Bob Manton & Jeff Shadbolt 51:59

8M ago51:59

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I chat with Bob Manton and 'Just Jeff' Shadbolt from Purple Hearts. Formed in 1978, they were a mod-influenced band that blended elements of post-punk, new wave, and mod revival, creating a distinct and energetic sound that resonated with a wide audience beyond the confines of the mod scene. We talk a…

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EP158 - Kevin Metcalfe - 50 Years of Sound Mastering 58:45

8M ago58:45

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Part of the music industry for nearly 50 years, Kevin Metcalfe takes a break from enjoying his recent retirement to join me on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast. Kevin is an industry legend. A sound mastering engineer with an impressive repertoire of all kinds of artists and all types of musical styles under his belt. This fella has playe…

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MARK WOOD'S ASHES DEBRIEF 47:42

9M ago47:42

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THE ABSOLUTE LEGEND that is Mark Wood joins Chris and Greggy to reflect on the Ashes summer that's just gone by.... and get ready... because you are guaranteed to have a proper chuckle. Woody talks about: Broady's spooky bail-swapping magic His thoughts on English sledging vs Aussie sledging Being there at the end at Headingley alongside Woakesy Th…

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EP157 - Chris Free - A Craze - Songwriter, Musician, Respond Records 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by songwriter, musician Chris Free. He was one half of the duo A Craze who were signed to Paul Weller’s Respond record label in the early 1980s. We chat about his love of punk including The Jam and The Clash and his first band The Users, to meeting Lucy Barron, forming A Craze and getting …

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EP156: David Rowe - Super-Fan turns Merch-Man... 55:44

9M ago55:44

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On this episode of the podcast, we take a journey from The Jam to Paul Weller Solo via two super-fans... and a wonderful love story... David Rowe, and his partner, Jo White, have been to around 450 live shows and have some incredible stories and connections over the past 45 years... including joining the merchandise team for The Style Council and P…

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DONE IN BY THE RAIN - post Old Trafford 25:38

9M ago25:38

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Chris Millard and James Gregg treat this podcast like a therapy session. If you too are absolutely feeling shafted by the Manchester rain... THIS is the place to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy England's Barmy Army

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EP155: Fiona Cruickshank - Multi-award-winning Music Engineer, Producer, Mixer and Editor... 59:02

9M ago59:02

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by another hugely talented individual in the world of music - Engineer, producer, mixer and editor, Fiona Cruickshank. One of the few people to feature on our series, who is involved in more music releases each year than Mr Weller ! She has been working in studios for over a decade now and…

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EP154: Steve Nichol - The Jam 1981-82 (Trumpet & Keys) + Loose Ends and more... 42:03

9M ago42:03

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, recorded at the Here Comes The Weekend event in Woking, I chat to another huge talent to join this incredible musical journey. Steve Nichol. He’s a Multi-instrumentalist, Producer, Songwriter… who just happens to one of the founders of influential eighties Brit Soul flag bearers Loose Ends… It was a j…

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HEADINGLEY HEROICS AND OLLIE POPE JOINS US 34:58

10M ago34:58

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Never in bloody doubt was it, that? 2-1.... Headingley delivers once again.... and the comeback is on. All hail Mark Wood, Chris Woakes and Harry Brook....! Joining Chris & Greggy is injured star batsman Ollie Pope.... who's recovering from a shoulder injury but seems in good spirts as he talks through how much cricket he watches, when he's expecti…

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EP153: Style Council Panel - Mick Talbot, Jaye Ella-Ruth, Stewart Prosser & Camelle Hinds... 55:50

10M ago55:50

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It was a real honour to be asked to MC and interview guests at the recent Here Comes The Weekend event in Woking, and the first day was a 40th anniversary celebration of The Style Council. Yes, it really has been 4 whole decades since the reveal of a new venture from a fella called Paul Weller who had been in a pretty small band called The Jam… and…

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LORD'S REFLECTIONS AND HEADINGLEY HOPES! 24:57

10M ago24:57

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Lord's was.... well.... full of talking points. Chris and Greggy jump on (without the help of a pundit to add credibility to their discussion!!!) to discuss Lord's, Bairstow's stumping, Starc's dropped catch.... and the rest of the Ashes series. It absolutely stinks of 3-2 doesn't it?! Remember you can get in touch with both @jamesgregg7 @chrismill…

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EP152 - David Quantick - Music Journalist NME, Critic, Comedy Writer, Author and more... 47:26

10M ago47:26

47:26

On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by David Quantick - a writer whose work spans over 4 decades now. He joined NME as a staff writer in 1983. We dig in to stories of The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller Solo... and David's connections to the man and his music... He also just happens to be a hugely successful comedy wr…

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EP151 - David F. Ross - Author - shares his love of love of The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller solo... 1:01:42

10M ago1:01:42

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by Scottish author, David F. Ross. David is an architect by day, and a hilarious social-media commentator, author and enabler by night. His debut novel The Last Days of Disco inspired by The Jam's 1979 classic album - Setting Sons - became an international best-seller in 2015... "The Jam w…

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EDGBASTON BLUES.... (with Ryan Sidebottom) 33:24

10M ago33:24

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Greggy, Chris and the absolute legend that is Ryan Sidebottom chew the fat after an eventful (to say the least!!!) opening Test of the 2023 men's Ashes. The Aussies are 1-nil up but is that such a good thing for them? Are the England players going to be EVEN MORE fired up to dust them up at Lord's next week?? Plus the lads recap a ridiculous Ultima…

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EP150 - Brendan Lynch - Producer, Engineer, Remixer - Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul and more... 1:02:45

10M ago1:02:45

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As we celebrate 150 episodes of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, what better way to mark the occasion than an episode with elusive producer, Brendan Lynch. From working with The Style Council as an engineer towards the end of their life-cycle (Modernism/Promised Land/King Truman) to co-producing a series of outstanding solo album releases with Paul Wel…

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EP149 - Gwenno - Singer-Songwriter-Musician + Paul Weller Remixer... 1:07:16

11M ago1:07:16

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On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined singer-songwriter-musician-producer-sound artist, Gwenno AKA Gwenno Saunders. She is another of those incredible talents to have entered Paul Weller's orbit - first as somebody whose music he has regularly recommended, and then as a remixer for one of his songs from On Sunset in 2020. Her …

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THE ASHES IS HERE.... AND SEEMINGLY SO ARE WE 49:32

11M ago49:32

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THE ASHES ARE HERE... and what a summer we have that lies ahead. We want your predictions, highest run scorer, highest wicket-taker and overall series scoreline. Barmy Army MD Chris Millard and sports presenter James Gregg are here, back and ready to bring you some cracking tales from the terraces, speak to some of the game's best.... and tell you …

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EP148 - Peter Anderson - Photographer, The Style Council, The Jam, Paul Weller 55:14

11M ago55:14

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This episode of the podcast was recorded live in front of a 'studio' audience at The Water Rats, London... In the realm of music photography, there are certain individuals who possess a unique ability to capture the essence of a band, conveying their spirit through the lens. One such luminary is Peter Anderson, a photographer renowned for his colla…

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