Keith Cameron – Music Writer, Mojo, NME, Sounds
A journalist since 1988, Keith Cameron is currently a contributing editor at MOJO, with an impressive career that’s taken him from Sounds and NME to bylines in the Guardian, The Times, Kerrang! and Q. This episode is a real treat for anyone fascinated by the relationship between music, fandom, and journalism. In this conversation, recorded back…
Dee C. Lee – Singer, Songwriter – The Style Council, Solo, Wham! and more…
For this special episode, I bring you a conversation with Dee C. Lee – singer, songwriter and essential member of The Style Council. This chat was recorded in a riverside pub back in January 2025 for my book Paul Weller: Dancing Through The Fire and Dee has been kind enough to let me share this as…
John Mealing – Composer and Arranger – The Style Council
In this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I talk to composer and arranger John Mealing, whose work helped define The Style Council’s orchestral and cinematic edge. John shares how he first connected with Paul Weller, starting with ‘Shout To The Top’, and goes into the making of Our Favourite Shop, The Cost of…
Jon ‘Mojo’ Mills – Shindig! Magazine founder and Editor-In-Chief
Jon ‘Mojo’ Mills is the founder and editor-in-chief of Shindig!, one of the UK’s most respected independent music magazines, but his story with Paul Weller begins long before journalism. Growing up in rural Hampshire, Jon discovered The Jam at the age of ten, became a ‘tiny mod’, and followed the journey through The Style Council…
David Holmes – Visionary Belfast Musician, Composer, Producer, and DJ.
David Holmes has spent his life channelling the pulse of real history into his music- from the streets of Belfast to the world stage. In this episode, I chat with David about a lifelong relationship with Paul Weller’s music, starting as a young Jam fan inheriting family record collections, and reaching its apex through direct…
Sheema Mukherjee – Composer and Sitar Player
Sheema Mukherjee is a fearless and highly-acclaimed sitar player, celebrated for her classical roots and her innovation on the world stage (Transglobal Underground, The Imagined Village). In this episode, we explore Sheema’s family legacy (her uncle was the great Nikhil Banerjee), and how her upbringing immersed her in both rigorous tradition and a freewheeling, improvisational…
Peter Watts – Journalist & Author
When I started on the extra interviews for my book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire, back in July 2024, Journalist and author, Peter Watts was one of the first people that I chatted to. He has written forUncut, the Guardian and Sunday Times, and has also written a book about the history of Denmark…
Stuart Watts – Director – Paul Weller: Into Tomorrow Documentary (2006)
Here’s another lovely conversation for my book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire – The Authorised Oral History – which I’ve also turned into a podcast episode. Stuart Watts is a producer and director whose credits include acclaimed music documentaries for artists as varied as Paul Weller, Marc Bolan, Andrea Bocelli, Jeff Wayne, and Jeff…
Tom Robinson – Songwriter, Broadcaster & Activist – on Paul Weller, The Jam, Red Wedge and More
On this episode, I’m join by Tom Robinson – one of British music’s most vital and fearless voices. Tom rose to fame in the late 1970s with the Tom Robinson Band, whose Top 5 hit ‘2-4-6-8 Motorway’ became a punk-era anthem. Openly advocating for LGBT equality and aligning with pivotal causes like Rock Against Racism…
Ted Kessler – Music Writer & Editor – NME, Q, The New Cue
In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Ted Kessler – a music writer who’s lived out the ultimate fan’s journey with Paul Weller. As a London kid, he spent his pocket money on Jam singles and memorised the lyrics before he even owned the records. After moving to Paris, he’d receive the…
Graham Coxon – Blur / Solo Artist / The WAEVE shares stories of influence, creativity and working with Paul Weller
My guest on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast is one of the most inventive and distinctive guitarists of his generation – the co-founder and guitarist of Blur, a prolific solo artist, and a musician whose restless creativity has taken him from Britpop to freeform jazz, from noisy riffs to tender melodies. Graham…
Cat Santos and Sodge Adams – Fifth Column – Classic T-Shirts
In this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I chat to Cat Santos and Sodge Adams, two of the creative minds behind Fifth Column, the pioneering screen-printing collective that helped define the look of Punk culture in late-1970s London. Fifth Column started when a group of friends decided to design and print – by…
Jonathan Ross on Paul Weller: Punk, Mod, and the Soundtrack of a Lifetime
Jonathan Ross has been a familiar face and voice in British broadcasting since the late 1980s. From his early days hosting Channel 4’s The Last Resort, he’s gone on to become one of the country’s most recognisable presenters, known for his sharp humour and genuine curiosity. Whether it’s chatting with global superstars on The Jonathan…
Paul Moody – Writer and Musician … “Weller was always a gateway to something new – music, books, art, fashion.”
Paul Moody’s journey with Paul Weller’s music is one that bridges the gap between devoted fandom and professional collaboration. From discovering The Jam as a teenager in North London, swept up in the energy and style of the Mod revival, to later interviewing Weller for the NME for Stanley Road, to conducting the DVD interviews…
Phil Bickley – Founder of Tonic London, co-creator of Real Stars Are Rare with Paul Weller
This week on the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Bickley – founder of London menswear store Tonic and co-creator of the Paul Weller clothing label Real Stars Are Rare. Phil’s story is a fascinating mix of music, fashion, and friendship. We talk about how his admiration for The Style Council soundtracked his…
Pippa Hall – Press, Promotion, and Paul Weller: Go! Discs and beyond…
In this conversation for my Dancing Through the Fire book, I chat with Pippa Hall, whose time at Go! Discs saw her at the heart of Paul Weller’s solo resurgence. Pippa offers a fascinating insight into the inner workings of one of the UK’s most beloved record labels, describing the family atmosphere that made the…
Kathryn Williams talks Paul Weller collaborations and her new album, Mystery Park
Singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams returns to the podcast to talk about her brand-new album Mystery Park – a deeply personal and reflective record that includes a beautiful co-write with Paul Weller, ‘Gossamer Wings’. Kathryn shares the story of how the song came together, from her initial “cringe” moment of writing at Paul to their eventual collaboration,…
Sir Lenny Henry on The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller
Sir Lenny Henry is a British icon. For decades, he’s been a force in comedy, acting, writing, and activism. But what’s less discussed is his deep connection to music – and, in particular, his admiration for Paul Weller and The Jam, The Style Council, and Weller’s solo work. In another real ‘pinch me’ moment, I…
Tim Burgess – The Charlatans
My guest on this episode is Tim Burgess – frontman of The Charlatans, solo artist, DJ, author, and the man behind the hugely popular Twitter Listening Parties. Long before his own band became one of the defining acts of the ’90s, Tim was a kid in the late ’70s flipping Jam singles at his dad’s…
Nick Knight CBE – Fashion Photographer
Nick Knight CBE is one of the most influential image makers of our time. As the founder of SHOWstudio and a visionary fashion photographer, his work with designers such as Alexander McQueen, John Galliano and Yohji Yamamoto, and musicians including Björk, Lady Gaga and Kanye West, has defined modern culture. In this podcast episode, Nick…
Jack Dee on Paul Weller, The Jam and the story behind Lead Balloon’s theme tune…
On this episode my guest is one of Britain’s most distinctive comedians, an award-winning stand-up, actor, writer, and the creator of the brilliant TV sitcom, Lead Balloon. Jack Dee has always had a sharp wit, a dry outlook, and as it turns out, a deep, long-standing admiration for both Paul Weller and his music. In…
Amelia Coburn – ‘One Last Cold Kiss’
On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by singer-songwriter Amelia Coburn – a huge talent whose distinctive voice, storytelling flair, and genre-blurring style have won her fans far beyond the folk world. Amelia’s connection to Paul Weller began with her wonderful ukulele cover of Down in the Tube Station at Midnight,…
Declan O’Rourke – Handouts in the Rain
Declan O’Rourke is my guest on this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast – another huge talent and always a delight to talk to. Warm, humorous, super-smart and clearly a huge talent. This time around we talk Find El Dorado and the opening song – a duet between Paul and Declan – a cover…
Tony Harlow – CEO, Warner Music UK, Former V2 MD
My guest on this episode of my Paul Weller Fan Podcast is Tony Harlow, one of the most influential figures in the modern music industry and the current Chairman & CEO of Warner Music UK. He was MD of Richard Branson’s V2 Records during Paul Weller’s time at the label and their paths have crossed…
Paul Weller – Find El Dorado
Paul Weller’s new album Find El Dorado is not just another covers record. It’s a reflective, quietly radical project that reinterprets tracks discovered through late-night listening, friends’ recommendations, and crate-digging in second-hand record shops – now given a home in his own voice. “These are songs I’ve carried with me for years. They’ve taken on…
Pete Paphides: Find El Dorado Sleeve Notes and Uncut Cover Story
In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed music journalist and broadcaster Pete Paphides to dive into Paul Weller’s new album, Find El Dorado. Pete wrote the liner notes for the album and the cover story for Uncut magazine, so he brings a unique perspective on how the project came together, the inspiration behind the track-list,…
Dean Chalkley – Photographer, Filmmaker, DJ
Dean Chalkley is a renowned photographer who, for over three decades, has created authentic and powerful imagery across music, fashion, and culture, capturing everyone from underground pioneers to pop stars with an eye rooted in subcultures like Mod, Northern Soul, and Rudeboy scenes. Originally trained as a tailor, his deep understanding of personal style and…
Boy George – Grammy, Brit and Ivor Novello award-winning singer, songwriter & musician
At first glance, Boy George – the androgynous, flamboyant chameleon of Culture Club – and Paul Weller – the sharp-suited, snarling frontman of The Jam – might seem to occupy opposite ends of the British music spectrum. Yet, beneath the surface of their distinct public personas lies a fascinating and enduring connection – a story…
Martin Carthy – Folk Music Icon
Martin Carthy MBE is a true legend of British folk – a trailblazer whose influence stretches far and wide, from the 1960s folk revival right up to modern collaborations with the likes of Paul Weller. His unique guitar style and deep love for traditional songs have inspired generations, including big names like Paul Simon, Bob…
Brian Protheroe – ‘Pinball’ , Singer, Songwriter, Actor
When Paul Weller chose to cover Brian Protheroe’s 1974 debut single ‘Pinball’ for his latest single and upcoming album Find El Dorado, it wasn’t just a nod to nostalgia – it was an artist recognising a song that had quietly endured for half a century. For Brian, who has straddled a dual career in acting…
Jackson Ducasse – ‘Lawdy Rolla’ Music Video Director
For episode 10 of the podcast’s third season, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jackson Ducasse – a filmmaker who has collaborated with many incredible artists including Dua Lipa, Calum Scott, James Bay, Clean Bandit, New Order, Imagine Dragons, Isaac Gracie, Kelis, Professor Green, Amy Macdonald, Jess Glynne, John Legend, Blondie, Katie Melua and…
Lucy Hooberman – JerUSALem & Days Like These – Filmmaker
This episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast is a special one. It’s a deep dive into one of the most ambitious and misunderstood moments in The Style Council’s history – their short film JerUSAlem – and the broader political and cultural movement it sprang from. My guest is Lucy Hooberman: documentary filmmaker, journalist, researcher,…
Geoff Pesche – Mastering Engineer – Abbey Road
What a joy it was to spend time with Abbey Road Mastering Engineer, Geoff Pesche for this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast. Geoff’s name might not immediately ring bells for every listener – but his sonic fingerprints are all over some of the most significant records in British music history. From the cutting…
Paul Weller – Lawdy Rolla & Pinball
Two Songs, Two Worlds: Paul Weller’s New SingleBy Dan Jennings Paul Weller has today announced Find El Dorado, a new album of reinterpretations due out on Friday 25th July on Parlophone Records. Described as a deeply personal project, the record sees Paul revisit songs that have long lived in the back of his mind -…
Julian Broad – Photographer & Filmmaker
What a joy it was to sit down with the brilliant photographer and filmmaker Julian Broad for this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast. Julian’s name might not be instantly familiar to everyone, but his work certainly is. He’s the creative eye behind some of the most iconic images in British music and fashion…
Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History
I am delighted to be able to announce the next chapter in this incredible journey and the hugely exciting news that in September, I will become a published author! [ click for purchase links here! ] Over the past 18 months, I have been working closely with Paul’s inner-circle (and beyond!) to create something very…
Dr Robert & Matt Deighton – The Instant Garden
It’s always a pleasure to welcome familiar faces back to the podcast, and I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Robert and Matt Deighton to discuss their new collaborative album, The Instant Garden. I can honestly say it’s something special. This isn’t just a side project or a musical detour, or even just two musicians…
Stone Foundation – The Revival of Survival
In a music industry increasingly dominated by nostalgia, tribute acts, and heritage bands, Stone Foundation stand firm as torchbearers of original, soul-driven music. Their latest album, The Revival of Survival, is both a statement of intent and a rallying cry – a commitment to staying true to their craft and their audience, even as the…
The Story of 66 – A Boxset of Podcast Conversations in Celebration of the new album from Paul Weller…
Welcome to a new series of podcast conversations featuring many of the huge talents that have been involved in the creation of the 17th solo studio album from singer, songwriter and musician, Paul Weller. In this boxset of episodes – all landing a week after the album’s release – I chat to song-writing collaborators Noel…
Mojo Special: Will Hodgkinson on 66, Paul Weller, Black Barn Studio, Noel Gallagher, Suggs and more…
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 the chief rock and pop critic for The Times and has written for The Guardian, The Independent, Vogue and Mojo magazine. He is…
The Story of 66 – Paul Weller
We kick off a brand new series of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast with the main man – and an exclusive track by track chat through the upcoming new album – 66. If you enjoyed, please do grab a virtual coffee here and share on your social media channels. Thanks!. Click your preferred podcast platform…
Celebrate Paul Weller’s New Album “66” with Exclusive Podcast Series
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…
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…
Episode 179: Claire Moon – Artist Manager – Paul Weller…
Over the past 3 years, we have discovered 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, leading up to that first fateful meeting with Paul at…
Episode 178: Charles Rees – Black Barn Studio Manager & Engineer + Composer, Producer
And so the countdown begins… with the final 3 podcasts in our Desperately Seeking Paul series… On this episode, I take a trip into the control room at Black Barn Studios for an unforgettable conversation with Studio Manager & Engineer, Composer and Producer, Charles Rees. From assistant engineer on Heavy Soul in 1997 to becoming…
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 The Jam – and how he first met Paul Weller in 1979…
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 Arts Wild Wood Documentary – a 2023 film that features the…
Desperately Seeking Paul… An Announcement…
Hear my announcement… From Thursday 23rd November 2023… Read the statement… Personal address to my podcast fans. At the end of this year, I’ve made the bittersweet decision to bid farewell to “Desperately Seeking Paul,” our weekly rendezvous celebrating the musical tapestry of Paul Weller. To paraphrase the great man in 1982, I want all…
Episode 175 : Chris Pope from The Chords UK
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, advertised for…
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 and producer since his early teens… even…
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 for the Heliocentric…
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 promoted the music of Oasis,…
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 were created in Boston, New England, USA…
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 mid to late 1970s… He returned home in 1981 and formed the…
Episode 169: Carleen Anderson – Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Producer, Arranger, Writer…
My latest Paul Weller Fan 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 record and live. Throughout her solo…
Episode 168: Sam Molnar talks Wake Up Woking, Wild Wood at Woking Hospice and a 50 year friendship…
“He’s a mate, he’s been a mate for over 50 years.” 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…
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 times… We’ll hear her story…
Episode 166: Adrian Thrills – Music Journalist shares his experiences of The Jam and Paul Weller from 1976 to Solo…
On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by music journalist Adrian Thrills.Adrian was an early champion of The Jam, becoming a fan of the band from 1976 – pre-Polydor record deal – seeing them at the 100 Club, upstairs at Ronnie Scotts, The Marquee, Red Cow in Hammersmith and at…
Episode 165: Bruno Gallone on his Mod band, Reaction, supporting The Jam and more…
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…
Episode 164: Brenda Taylor and Karen McBride – Two super-fans help us to celebrate 40 years of The Style Council…
Brenda Taylor and Karen McBride – Two super-fans help us to celebrate 40 years of The Style Council…
Episode 163: Billy Sullivan – Singer, Songwriter & Musician talks Paper Dreams Solo Debut, The Spitfires supporting Paul Weller, a love of The Jam and more…
Billy Sullivan – Singer, Songwriter & Musician talks Paper Dreams Solo Debut, The Spitfires supporting Paul Weller, a love of The Jam and more…
Episode 162: Ian Stone – Comedian, Broadcaster & Author of To Be Someone – A Memoir about One Teenager’s Obsession with The Jam…
Ian Stone – Comedian, Broadcaster & Author of To Be Someone – A Memoir about One Teenager’s Obsession with The Jam…
Episode 161: Keb Darge – Scottish DJ and music producer talks Lost & Found and DJ nights with Paul Weller…
Keb Darge – Scottish DJ and music producer talks Lost & Found and DJ nights with Paul Weller…
Episode 160: Andy Macdonald – Go-Discs – Independiente – Record Label Founder & Music Entrepreneur – World Exclusive Podcast.
Andy MacDonald – Go-Discs – Independiente – Record Label Founder & Music Entrepreneur.
Episode 159: Bob Manton & Jeff Shadbolt – The Purple Hearts
On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I chat with Bob Manton and ‘Just Jeff’ Shadbolt from The 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…
Episode 158: Kevin Metcalfe – Sound Mastering Legend looks back on 50 years in the business…
Part of the music industry for nearly 50 years, Kevin Metcalfe takes a break from enjoying his recent retirement to chat….
Episode 157: Chris Free – Songwriter – A Craze – Respond Records
Songwriter & musician Chris Free was one half of the duo A Craze who were signed to Paul Weller’s Respond record label in the early 1980s.
Episode 156: David Rowe – Super-Fan turns Merch-Man… A 45-year love story from The Jam to The Style Council to Paul Weller Solo…
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 Paul Weller Solo!.
Episode 155: Fiona Cruickshank – Multi-award-winning Music Engineer, Producer, Mixer and Editor…
Fiona Cruickshank – Multi-award-winning Music Engineer, Producer, Mixer and Editor talks On Sunset, Fat Pop and more….
Episode 154: Steve Nichol – The Jam – 1981/82 – Trumpet & Keys + Loose Ends and more…
Episode 154: Steve Nichol – The Jam – 1981/82 – Trumpet & Keys + Loose Ends and more…
Episode 153: A Style Council 40th Anniversary Special with Mick Talbot, Jaye Ella-Ruth, Stewart Prosser and Camelle Hinds…
A Style Council 40th Anniversary Special with Mick Talbot, Jaye Ella-Ruth, Stewart Prosser and Camelle Hinds…
Episode 152: David Quantick – Music Journalist NME, Critic, Comedy Writer, Author and more…
David Quantick – NME, Journalist NME, Critic, Comedy Writer, Author and more…
Episode 151 : David F. Ross – Author – on love of The Jam, The Style Council and Paul Weller solo…
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…
Episode 150: Brendan Lynch – Producer, Engineer, Remixer – The Style Council, Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul and more…
Brendan Lynch – Producer, Engineer, Remixer – The Style Council – Paul Weller, Wild Wood, Stanley Road, Heavy Soul and more…
Episode 149: Gwenno – Singer-Songwriter-Musician + Paul Weller Remixer…
Gwenno 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.
Episode 148: Peter Anderson, Photographer, The Style Council…
Many of the most iconic images of The Style Council – Paul and Mick – were taken by Peter Anderson during their formative years (some taken before we even knew that they would be The Style Council). Trough his lens, he managed to encapsulate the band’s energy, camaraderie, and distinctive fashion sense, which became an…
Episode 147: Bev Bevan, Drummer – The Move, E.L.O., Black Sabbath… and for Paul Weller on the Wake Up The Nation LP…
Legendary Drummer, Bev Bevan shares memories of The Move, E.L.O and playin on Paul Weller’s Wake Up The Nation album….
Episode 146: Paul ‘Smiler’ Anderson – MOD Author & DJ – Recorded Live at The Water Rats, London
Mod Author and DJ, Paul ‘Smiler’ Anderson shares stories from The Jam to now. Kicking off with how it was The Jam that ignited a lifelong passion for all things Mod.
Episode 145: Sarah Jane Morris – Singer, Songwriter, Actress shares stories of her incredible career + Red Wedge, a song gifted by Paul Weller, a Style Council cover and much more…
Sarah Jane Morris – Singer, Songwriter, Actress shares stories of her incredible career + Red Wedge, a song gifted by Paul Weller, a Style Council cover and much more..
Episode 144: Mark Cooper… Co-creator and founding producer of ‘Later… with Jools Holland’ and the annual Hootenanny plus Record Mirror Magazine Music Journalist and more…
Mark Cooper… Co-Creator and Founding Producer of Later… with Jools Holland and the Annual Hootenanny plus Record Mirror Magazine and more…
Bandcamp Friday Recommendations… Brought to you by The Paul Weller Fan Podcast…
On the first Friday of the month since March of 2020, Bandcamp have waived their revenue share to help support artists on Bandcamp. Over the course of just those 27 days, fans have paid artists and labels more than $93 million USD. I’ve had so many amazing musicians, singers, songwriters on the podcast and I…
Episode 143: Nia Wyn – Singer, Songwriter, Musician and Producer shares stories of creating music with Paul Weller, supporting him on tour and much more…
Welsh soul music artist Nia Wyn shares her experiences of creating music with Paul Weller and supporting him on tour.
Episode 142: Paul Du Noyer – Author, Editor and Music Journalist – NME, Q, The Hit, The Word and Mojo
Author, editor and music journalist, Paul Du Noyer interviewed Paul Weller during The Jam, The Style Council and Solo periods in publications such as NME, The Hit, Mojo and The Word Magazine.
Episode 141: Pete Mason, Exec Producer on Paul Weller’s Days of Speed LP, plus Polydor, Go Discs and Independiente record labels…
Pete Mason worked at Polydor, Go! Discs and Independiente. He was exec-producer for Paul Weller’s 2001 live-solo-acoustic album Days of Speed.
Episode 140: Steve Barron – Filmmaker, The Jam Music Promo Videos plus some of the most watched music films of all time!
Filmmaker, Steve Barron talks about making the music promo videos for The Jam’s Strange Town, When You’re Young, Going Underground and Dreams of Children…
Episode 139: Magic: A Journal of Song – Podcast Special with Dylan Jones…
In this episode of the podcast, we celebrate the release of Paul Weller’s new book Magic – A Journal Of Song through a conversation with its curator – journalist and author, Dylan Jones.
Episode 138: Barry Cain – Journalist, Publisher & PR Man shares his stories of Punk, The Jam, Paul Weller, Record Mirror, FlexiPop and more…
Barry Cain – Journalist, Publisher & PR Man shares his stories of Punk, The Jam, Paul Weller, Record Mirror, FlexiPop and more…
Episode 137: Jamie Johnson – Producer, Sound Engineer and Musician talks Heavy Soul, Heliocentric, 22 Dreams, Sonik Kicks, Robert Wyatt and more…
Jamie Johnson – Producer, Sound Engineer and Musician talks Heavy Soul, Heliocentric, 22 Dreams, Sonik Kicks, Robert Wyatt and more…
Episode 136: Darren Fletcher, The Style Councillors – the one & only tribute to The Style Council…
Darren Fletcher – the fella behind The Style Councillors – an incredible tribute to the mighty Style Council.
Episode 135: Andy Rosen – Music Photographer shares stories of Punk, The Jam, Setting Sons plus never-before-seen-images…
Punk Photographer, Andy Rosen shares stories of The Jam, Setting Sons and more…
Cobweb Connections – MixCloud Show Number 2 lands, celebrating more new music from bands and artists with a Paul Weller connection… –
Welcome to Show Number 2 of Cobweb Connections – an occasional new music show brought to you by The Paul Weller Fan Podcast!.
Episode 134: Nick Heyward – Haircut One Hundred on his love of The Jam, Paul Weller and plenty of connections from the past 40 years…
I’m joined by a huge fan of The Jam and Paul Weller… singer-songwriter Nick Heyward…
Episode 133: Souad Massi, Franco-Algerian Singer, Songwriter, Musician… Let Me Be In Peace with Paul Weller…
I’m joined by Franco-Algerian singer-songwriter and guitarist Souad Massi to hear about her amazing career and a 2008 collaboration with Paul Weller on a song called Let Me Be In Peace…
Episode 132: Richard Houghton, Author on The Jam, Rolling Stones, The Beatles, The Who, Jimi Hendrix and more…
Author, Richard Houghton – one of the people behind the book – The Jam – The Day I Was There.
Episode 131: Christopher Holland – Keyboards – Singer – Songwriter… Heliocentric Tour Paul Weller Band…
On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by keyboard wizard, singer and songwriter – Christopher Holland.
Cobweb Connections – A new music show from The Paul Weller Fan Podcast…
Welcome to Cobweb Connections – an occasional new music show brought to you by The Paul Weller Fan Podcast!. Designed to celebrate new music from musicians – singers – songwriters – bands with connections to Paul Weller… Many have been on my podcast (and it they haven’t then they are definitely on the wishlist!).
Episode 130: Stewart Prosser – Honorary Councillor – The Style Council – Brass musician and arranger…
Brass Musician and Arranger, Stewart Prosser joins the podcast to chat about his experience as an Honorary Councillor in The Style Council…
Episode 129: Virginia Turbett – Music & Social reportage photographer…
Virginia Turbett – British rock music and social reportage photographer is best known for her photographs of bands, fans and street culture between the years of 1977 and 1987.
Episode 128: Terry Edwards – Musician
My guest on Episode 128 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast is Terry Edwards. A musician who has largely been in the studio, on the radio or onstage somewhere in the world since the age of 20. Terry sings and plays an array of musical instruments – sax, trumpet, guitar, keyboards, flute – with a…
Episode 127: Bill Wheeler – Tour Manager for Paul Weller HQ
What a way to kick off our podcasts for 2023 ! Another world exclusive as Bill Wheeler – Paul Weller’s Tour Manager joins us to share his story…
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