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 purelyContinue reading “Episode 180: Paul Weller”
Tag Archives: The Jam
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 atContinue reading “Episode 166: Adrian Thrills – Music Journalist shares his experiences of The Jam and Paul Weller from 1976 to Solo…”
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 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 confinesContinue reading “Episode 159: Bob Manton & Jeff Shadbolt – The Purple Hearts”
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 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 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 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 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…
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 126: Jill Furmanovsky, Award-Winning Music Photographer
Multi-award-winning music photographer – Jill Furmanovsky has photographed some of the greatest musicians in the world including Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Queen PLUS The Jam and Paul Weller…
Episode 118: Bruce Foxton – The Jam – chats to Dan Jennings on The Paul Weller Fan Podcast…
It’s a huge honour to be able to bring you this podcast chat as I’m joined by The Jam legend, Bruce Foxton.
A man whose bass lines, and style of playing, are amongst some of the most recognisable on the planet – often identifiable after just a few notes.
Episode 116: Paul Barry – Songwriter, Musician, The Questions…
British songwriter and musician, Paul Barry shares stories of The Questions, The Jam, The Style Council, Respond Records and life as a multi-award-winning songwriter.
Episode 115: Legendary Plugger – Nigel ‘Spanner’ Sweeney…
Hear from an absolute legend of the music industry – a fella who has undoubtedly been one of the best pluggers in the business. Nigel “Spanner” Sweeney.
Episode 112: Gered Mankowitz, Rock and Roll Photographer
My guest on this episode is the absolute legend that is Gered Mankowitz – he is the photographer who created the enduring and defining image of the rock star as we know it today.
A chat with Nicky Weller at the opening of This Is The Modern World in Brighton…
A chat with Nicky Weller at This is The Modern World – The ultimate exhibition of memorabilia of The Jam and The Style Council…
Episode 105: Annajoy David – Co-founder and political co-ordinator of Red Wedge…
We hear the incredible story of Red Wedge from its co-founder, Annajoy David.
Episode 98: Den Davis… The Jam Superfan, Collector & Completist, Archivist, Cover Stars, The Jam Tape Collection, The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo and more…
Den Davis talks Collecting, The Jam, Cover Stars, The Jam Tape Collection, The Style Council, Paul Weller Solo and more…
Episode 97: Shane Juson – Tales from a front row superfan from The Jam to now…
My latest podcast guest is Shane Juson. A superfan who you’ll often find in the front row at gigs – with some fabulous stories to share…
Episode 94: Tim Parsons – The legendary concert promoter on working with The Jam & The Style Council…
My latest guest is the former music mogul and legendary concert promoter Tim Parsons. At MCP, Tim worked closely with both The Jam and The Style Council along with the likes of U2, INXS, Simply Red, The Police, The Boomtown Rats, Oasis and Bon Jovi.