Episode 12: Nicky Weller

First broadcast in February 2021…It’s episode 12 of the podcast, and I’ve already been invited in to the Weller family home! Special guest, Nicky Weller – the blood, sweat and tears behind both The Jam and The Style Council Fan Clubs – along with the fabulous About The Young Idea – The Jam Exhibition. NickyContinue reading “Episode 12: Nicky Weller”

Episode 11: Andy Lewis on The Paul Weller Band, Music, Production and More…

Back in February 2021, The Paul Weller Fan Podcast welcomed it’s first Weller band member past or present with a mega hour-long-episode from bass player, musician, producer, broadcaster and DJ – Andy Lewis. And what an amazing guest he was too – have a listen and check out my notes below for some of the links and performances that we cover off and a whole bunch of recommendations that we didn’t even have time for.

Episode 10 – Timothy Shepard – 22 Dreams Artist…

This episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast was first broadcast in January 2021.Timothy Shepard is an expatriate American artist who grew up between the USA and the UK, settling permanently in London via Paris after going to University in New York City and Washington DC. Timothy has created a number of album covers, includingContinue reading “Episode 10 – Timothy Shepard – 22 Dreams Artist…”

Episode 9: Pat Gilbert – Mojo Journalist, Author and Broadcaster

On this episode of my Paul Weller Fan Podcast, first broadcast in January 2021, I am joined by Pat Gilbert – Journalist, author, broadcaster, one-time MOJO editor and a man who has Paul Weller on speed dial… Over the past 30 years, Pat’s career has taken him on an oft surreal journey, spiriting him fromContinue reading “Episode 9: Pat Gilbert – Mojo Journalist, Author and Broadcaster”

Episode 7: Ian Snowball (Snowy) – Author – Sounds from the Studio, Soul Deep, Thick As Thieves & More…

Ian Snowball is a writer with more than 30 books published, as well as being a drummer and house music producer who joined me on Episode 7 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast.

Episode 6: The Magic Mod – AKA Ben Taylor – Rock & Roll Magician

Ben Taylor AKA ‘The Magic Mod’ – not only is he Rock n’ Roll’s favourite magician but Ben is also a massive Paul Weller fan – who has accompanied Paul and the band on tour and in the studio at Black Barn.

Episode 5: Lee Cogswell – Film-Maker, Mono Media Films – shares stories on The Style Council and Paul Weller documentary films…

In this episode, Dan chats to writer, film-maker, PR man, London legend – Mark Baxter (Bax) about his friendship with Paul Weller and creating films and documentaries including Long Hot Summers.

Episode 3: Russell Hastings – From The Jam

Russell Hastings is a British guitarist and vocalist primarily known for his work with From the Jam who joined me on Episode 3 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast.
We hear how, growing up, Russell was always a big music fan and developed an untethered passion for the Jam, first seeing them in Portsmouth and attending many of their gigs across the country (he estimates around 30 times).