Paul Weller Fan Podcast : Desperately Seeking Paul
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsThe World’s first Paul Weller Fan Podcast - hosted by Dan Jennings.
A former radio broadcaster who gave up a career with one big regret. Never getting to interview his hero, the legendary British singer, songwriter & musician Paul Weller.
This podcast exists purely to solve that issue. Welcome to Desperately Seeking Paul...
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EP40 - Damon Minchella - Ocean Colour Scene / Weller Band - "When we sway, we sway as one, from the floorboards up!..."
May 31, 2021 23:01 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBMy latest guest is described perfectly by @BritpopMemories as 'Probably the best bass player of his generation' - Damon Minchella. As a founding member of Ocean Colour Scene for 14 years, Damon toured the world, scoring five top five albums and 15 top 20 singles (they even supported Paul at my first live Weller experience in 1992!) From 1994-2006, he doubled up as a member of Paul Weller’s band - playing on hit albums - Heliocentric, Illumination, Studio 150 and As Is Now, along with plent...
EP39 - Bill Smith - The Jam Art Director + Cover Stories... "I've climbed the highest peaks, caught the wild wind home..."
May 24, 2021 23:01 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBIn this episode, I chat to former Polydor Art Director, Bill Smith. Not only did Bill create that famous spray-paint The Jam logo that lives on today but he also created the covers for 5 of their albums and 16 of their singles! Across five decades, Bill Smith Studio has worked with more than 200 bands and artists, creating hundreds of album covers, singles bags, and CD covers. You may not know it, but if you bought records over the past forty years, you’ve probably bought a number of their...
EP38 - Matt Deighton - Overshadowed - Paul Weller Band - Mother Earth - Family Silver... "We're words upon a window, written there in steam..."
May 17, 2021 23:01 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB2021 finally sees the reemergence of British folk’s most enigmatic lost son - and I can't quite believe that the mighty Matt Deighton is joining me on the podcast! You may recognize Matt Deighton from his time fronting Acid Jazz heroes Mother Earth or as Paul Weller’s guitarist in the late 90’s when he joined the band for the Heavy Soul Tour. And my goodness me - he has some fabulous stories to share! For almost two decades, the man they keep calling the natural successor to Nick Drake, D...
EP37 - Fat Pop Special - Paul Weller Fans on the day of release... "Who's always there when you really need them? Ah, Fat Pop!"
May 14, 2021 14:47 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBCelebrate the release of Fat Pop (Volume 1) from Paul Weller with some lovely fans! Including The Magic Mod (Ben Taylor), Trevor Neal (Trevor & Simon), Broadcaster Peter Gordon (PG) Plus Super-Fans, Tony Christmas, Aarjen Schilt, Peter Nagle, Sandy Mackinnon, Jordan Cartmell, Dan Spackman and David Gordon. All recorded over lunchtime on Friday 14th May 2021 - Fat Pop Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
EP36 - Alex Borg AKA The Stereo Typist - Fat Pop Album Artist + Pop Art... "Say what you want, 'cos this is a new art school"
May 12, 2021 23:01 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBMy Guest on this episode is Alex Borg AKA The Stereo Typist This podcast is published on the eve of the release of Paul Weller's 16th Solo album - Fat Pop (Volume 1) so who better to chat to than the man who created the wonderful album cover artwork! We hear how it all came about, stories of meetings at Black Barn / Paul Weller HQ along with Alex's love of vinyl, graphic design, bright colours, Pop Art and making music with his band - Moonlight Parade. Find out more here If you want to ...
EP35 - Mick Talbot - The Style Council Co-Founder - "Good morning day, how do you do?"
May 10, 2021 23:01 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBMick's Up! My Guest is The Style Council Legend - Mick Talbot - keyboardist, songwriter, singer, composer and record producer. On 1st March 1983, Paul Weller officially pulled the wraps off his new project, to be called The Style Council. Following the split of The Jam, Paul had re-signed to Polydor as a solo artist, and soon recruited former Merton Parkas, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Bureau keyboardist, Mick Talbot who remained his soul brother and sounding board for the next seven years...
EP35 - Mick Talbot - The Style Council Co-Founder - "Good Morning day, how do you do?"
May 10, 2021 23:01 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBMick's Up! My Guest is The Style Council Legend - Mick Talbot - keyboardist, songwriter, singer, composer and record producer. On 1st March 1983, Paul Weller officially pulled the wraps off his new project, to be called The Style Council. Following the split of The Jam, Paul had re-signed to Polydor as a solo artist, and soon recruited former Merton Parkas, Dexy's Midnight Runners and Bureau keyboardist, Mick Talbot who remained his soul brother and sounding board for the next seven years...
EP34 - Polly Birkbeck - PR Guru (for Paul Weller and others!) - "I fumble for change and pull out the Queen, smiling, beguiling..."
May 06, 2021 23:01 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBOn this episode I'm joined by PR Guru, Polly Birkbeck (the lady who looks after press for the main man - Mr Paul Weller!) Polly started her career as A&R assistant in the early 90s at Food Records (label for Blur, Jesus Jones, Diesel Park West and others) before heading over to Savage & Best PR where she was Head of Press working with the likes of Pulp, Suede, Elastica and Menswear during the crazy days of BritPop! She moved to v2 Records in 2000 and has worked with Paul Weller ever since ...
EP33 - Paul Francis - Bassist - Paul Weller Movement 1990 - "Freedoms truth is the only truth to save the day and pave the route..."
May 03, 2021 23:01 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, I chat with Paul Francis - bass player with The Paul Weller Movement in 1990. In 1989, Paul Weller found himself without a band and recording deal for the first time since he was 18. After taking time off for most of 1990, he returned to the road in Nov / Dec, touring as "The Paul Weller Movement" with drummer Steve White, Max Beesley (now Hollywood star!), Crispin Taylor, Jacko Peake, Damon Brown, Chris Lawrence and Paul Francis on bass. Dive in to hear how it all happen...
EP32 - Chris Difford - Squeeze - Lyricist, Musician, Producer *Legend* - "Dreams, schemes and everythings..."
April 29, 2021 23:01 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBMy guest on this episode is the fabulous Chris Difford - singer, musician, songwriter, and record producer - founding member of Squeeze with Glenn Tilbrook. His musical journey has run parallel to Paul Weller - from starting his first band in 1972 - to hitting the big time in 1978 - and a legacy of magnificent songs like Cool for Cats, Up The Junction, Is That Love, Some Fantastic Place - and at times their story has crossed over too - most notably with Paul recording his 2000 LP at Chris' ...
EP31 - Le SuperHomard AKA Christophe Vaillant - French Musician & Weller Remixer - "Oh heavenly thing, please cleanse my soul..."
April 26, 2021 23:01 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThis week, we head across the English Channel to the South of France for a chat with LE SUPERHOMARD AKA Christophe Vaillant. A french musician with a history of mod-styled formations, like the band The Strawberry Smell and Pony Taylor - and a love of the music of Paul Weller! In early 2019, his debut album Meadow Lane Park was not only dreamlike and enchanting, but the critics loved it - and it you read any interview with Paul Weller at the time - he was likely to be raving about it too! ...
EP30 - Danny Eccleston - Mojo on Paul Weller Guest Editor - "We're dashing our seconds on the rocks of a lifetime"
April 19, 2021 23:01 - 38 minutes - 52.2 MBMojo Magazine - Senior Editor, Danny Eccleston talks Paul Weller Edits MOJO! Paul Weller has been a reader since Issue #1 and a MOJO cover star 11 times. Qualifications that make him an ideal MOJO Guest Editor (their sixth). He asked for features on Paul McCartney, The Coral, CSNY, My Bloody Valentine and Funkadelic, gave the lowdown on his new LP, and recommended new bands and buried treasures for you to check out. Danny shares stories of interviews with Paul from Wild Wood to now, along ...
EP29 - Jill Webb & Steve Hinders - The Jam Scrapbook - "All around the world I've been looking for new - Youth explosion!..."
April 12, 2021 23:01 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBWelcome to an episode dedicated to The Jam Scrapbook - a unique project from Blogger Jill Webb from Hull, England and Steve Hinders from Ohio, USA Listen to me play the part of Cilla Black for a very special 'Surprise Surprise' episode of the podcast. Back in the 1980s, inspired by Paul Weller, Jill wrote and edited a music and poetry fanzine called Kindred Spirit.In 2020, her world changed completely from a chance social media connection with Steve.What follows are stories of a shared lov...
EP28 - Jeff Slate - NYC Singer / Songwriter and Journalist - "Don't break my heart about it, things I can't change"
April 05, 2021 23:02 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBNew York City based singer-songwriter Jeff Slate is not only an internationally recognized recording artist and music journalist... From the discovery of The Jam in the 1970s, to a love of The Style Council and the first moments of Paul Weller Solo to now - Jeff has been there as a super-fan, a collector, master-interviewer and so much more! Jeff has also got his copy of Fat Pop (Volume 1) so stand by for news on what Jeff calls 'the best moments of the past 5 or so records'. Jeff co-foun...
EP27 - Steve Rapport - Rock N Roll Photographer - "The palm trees sway, as a warm breeze blew, and the sun was high"
March 30, 2021 05:58 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBSteve Rapport - Rock 'n' Roll Photographer - documented the London music scene of the 1980s with nothing more than a pair of trusty Nikons and a passion for music with heart and soul. Dive in to hear Steve's incredible stories of music photographer, including The Jam and The Style Council from Brixton Fair Deal, to the ICA, a key role in Red Wedge with Paul and Billy Bragg, to photography on The Lodgers and Long Hot Summer videos plus Wembley, Live Aid and so much more... These days Steve ...
EP26 - Neil Jones - Stone Foundation - "Moved by an action that changes the pattern of things..."
March 23, 2021 07:02 - 55 minutes - 37.8 MBNeil Jones from Stone Foundation joins me for Episode 26. Neil formed the Midlands-based Soul band with Neil Sheasby in 1997. A band that continue to raise the bar with every release - and a band who have worked so collaboratively with Paul Weller in recent years. 2017's breakthrough LP, Street Rituals was produced by Paul, who also features on all the tracks (piano, guitar & vocal including lead vocal on ‘Your Balloon Is Rising’). Two songs - ‘The Limit of a Man’ & ‘Colour Of’ - are co-w...
EP25 - Billy Chapman - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Take nothing less than the supreme best"
March 20, 2021 23:01 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBSaxophonist & Song-writer, Billy Chapman played with The Style Council alongside his own band, Animal Nightlife. You can hear him on TSC tracks 'Dropping Bombs On The Whitehouse', 'Me Ship Came In!' from Café Bleu, along with the single 'With Everything To Lose' and 'Heavens Above' from The Cost of Loving LP. You can also hear him live on Home & Abroad LP, Style Council in Concert and watch on Far East & Far Out - Council Meeting In Japan. Plus check out Animal Nightlife albums - Shangri-...
EP24 - Ashley Slater - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "You can be all that you want to be..."
March 20, 2021 07:39 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBGrammy nominatted singer, songwriter, producer and trombonist, Ashley Slater joins us on Episode 24 - (6 out of of 7 special Honorary Councillor podcasts) Ashley emigrated to England in 1977, where he joined the regimental band of the Royal Scots - serving in the army for 6 1/2 years - before joining the jazz orchestral collective Loose Tubes. As an Honorary Councillor, he played on the single version of The Lodgers 'A newly recorded version presented to you by public demand' which featur...
EP23 - Jaye Ella-Ruth - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Keep on diving til I reach the ends"
March 19, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWe have a proper exclusive for Episode 23 as my guest is Jaye Ella-Ruth, formally known as Jaye Williamson. Jaye toured the world with The Style Council in 1984, performing as an Honorary Councillor on BBC Sight and Sound In Concert, and the Far East And Far Out Live video. You can also hear her vocals on the Groovin’ EP and 1998's LP 'The Style Council in Concert'. You're in for a real treat as Jaye has never spoken about her time working with Paul Weller and The Style Council! Post T...
EP22 - Kevin Miller - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "The gift you gave is desire, The match that started my fire..."
March 18, 2021 07:33 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBOur Style Council Celebration continues with Kevin Miller Part of Tracie Young's Soul Squad - signed to Paul's Respond Record Label - he was musical director and played bass guitar - Kevin toured the world supporting TSC. He also played bass on the Groovin' EP - 'You're The Best Thing' , 'Big Boss Groove' and 'Shout to the Top'. Kevin also worked with Spandau Ballet’ (whilst the absent Kemp brothers were making the film The Krays) and then on to record an album in Los Angeles with ‘Tony ...
EP21 - Anthony Harty - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Time here today is life tomorrow"
March 17, 2021 07:08 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBOur Style Council Celebration continues with bass player - Anthony Harty Anthony joined The Style Council straight out of school in 1983. As an Honorary Councillor, he went on to tour the World with Paul, Mick and the band until 1985 before going on to work with over 100 bands and artists includingThe Truth, The Specials, The Beat, The Selecter, Badfinger, The Primitives, Gerry & The Pacemakers, Hazel O’Connor, Steve Ellis (Love Affair). He even bagged himself a Grammy from work with Lee ...
EP20 - Zeke Manyika - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Gather every man, Gather every woman..."
March 16, 2021 07:03 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBOur Style Council Celebration continues with drummer, percussonist & singer - Zeke Manyika Winning the accolade of 1st Honorary Councillor - listed on the back of the 'Speak Like a Child' sleeve with Tracie Young - Zeke was part of The Style Council before it even existed - working with Paul and Mick on 3 of the first 4 singles. As part of Orange Juice, Zeke tour up the charts in the early 80s before working with The The, The Zeros, Route 66, Mark Almond and more recently Faze Action. In ...
EP19 - Hilary Seabrook - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Peace in my mind, I'm so happy to find"
March 15, 2021 07:10 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB7 Podcasts - 7 Days - 7 Honorary Councillors! We kick off a celebration of The Style Council with Hilary Seabrook... Now days, she's a creative working with words - online, in print and on air - but in the 1980s, she played saxophone in The Style Council heading out on UK and European Tours in 1983... Listen to The Style Council's debut album Café Bleu, released in March 1984, and you can hear Hilary playing sax on A Gospel and Headstart for Happiness. She's also on sax for the single ...
EP19 - Hilary Robertson - Honorary Councillor (The Style Council) - "Peace in my mind, I'm so happy to find"
March 15, 2021 07:10 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB7 Podcasts - 7 Days - 7 Honorary Councillors!We kick off a celebration of The Style Council with Hilary Robertson (or Seabrook if you're checking your sleeve notes). Now days, she's a creative working with words - online, in print and on air - but in the 1980s, she played Sax in The Style Council heading out on UK and European Tours in 1983... You can also hear her on record on 'My Every Changing Moods' (listen to the podcast to hear which version!) and 'Headstart for Happiness' and 'A Gos...
EP18 - Alan McGee - Music Man - It's Creation Baby - "What you give is what you get!"
March 09, 2021 00:01 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBIn this episode, I'm joined by the legend that is Alan McGee A man with a passion for music and an entrepreneurial streak who became one of the biggest music moguls in the business - discovering Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Happy Mondays and so many more. It all started with a love for The Jam - and Creation Records may never have existed without Paul Weller. Find out how is this incredible conversation - as Alan chats about his love of his music in depth for the very first ...
EP18 - Alan McGee - Music Mogul, Creation Records
March 09, 2021 00:01 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, first broadcast on 2nd March 2021, we dive into the heart of British music with legendary music mogul and label boss Alan McGee. This is the man behind some of the biggest acts in indie rock... Oasis, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Happy Mondays and so many more... The founder of one of the most successful & iconic record labels, Creation Records... a label that may never have existed without Paul Weller... We had a lovely chat about th...
EP17 - Pete Paphides - Music Journalist, Radio Host, Vinyl Collector & 'Broken Greek' author - "Flying high, never come down"
March 02, 2021 00:01 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBMy guest this week is the fabulous, Pete Paphides Pete started his career in music journalism at Melody Maker before going on to write for Time Out, the Guardian, Mojo, Q, Observer Music Monthly and The Times, where he spent five years as their Chief Music Critic. Not only is Pete a massive Weller fan but he has spent time with Paul in his studio and on tour - and has some incredible stories to tell - including the best kebab tale you will ever hear! .Since 2015, Pete has hosted a weekly...
EP16 - Dennis Munday - on The Jam, The Style Council & Life at Polydor - "Oh baby I'm dreaming of Monday..."
February 23, 2021 00:01 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMy guest is Former Record Industry Executive, Dennis Munday. Working for Polydor, Dennis effectively became an honorary member of both The Jam and The Style Council - often being the vital link between Paul Weller and record company, Polydor. Dennis takes us on a journey from a love of Jazz to working with the best f***ing band in the world - The Jam. We hear incredible tales of recording those hit songs and albums, a link to The Beatles that you may not know about, to the band on tour pl...
EP16 - Dennis Munday - on The Jam, The Style Council & Life at Polydor
February 23, 2021 00:01 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBMy guest is Former Record Industry Executive, Dennis Munday. Working for Polydor, Dennis effectively became an honorary member of both The Jam and The Style Council - often being the vital link between Paul Weller and record company, Polydor. Dennis takes us on a journey from a love of Jazz to working with the best f***ing band in the world - The Jam. We hear incredible tales of recording those hit songs and albums, a link to The Beatles that you may not know about, to the band on tour pl...
EP15 - Craig Hassall - CEO - Royal Albert Hall - "Singing high, singing low - Send an arrow to your heart"
February 19, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBMy guest on Episode 15, Craig Hassall - CEO of London's Iconic Royal Albert Hall. Plug in for stories of a love of The Style Council from Down Under, getting the gig at RAH, Teenage Cancer Trust's epic nights with Mr Weller and inside info on one of the World's most treasured music venues. Paul Weller has played RAH over 40 times - including the famous (on this podcast at least) 5 nights in a row in 2010. Find out more about the Royal Albert Hall at www.royalalberthall.com And see / buy ...
EP14 - Trevor Neal - Comedy Legend - "Didn't we have a nice time? Oh wasn't it such a fine time?"
February 16, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBBAFTA winning writer & comedian, Trevor Neal is best known as one half of British comedy duo, Trevor and Simon - rocking our Saturday Morning TV worlds for a decade on Going Live! (1987-1993), and Live and Kicking (1993-1997). Trevor is a massive Paul Weller fan - from discovering punk as a teenager and a shared love of The Jam through to performing on the same bill in the 90s - and rocking out to Weller Solo on Jools Holland. In fact he has more in common with Paul than you could ever im...
EP13 - James Curran - Absolute Radio & Magic Radio - "When I hear that sound, It goes to my heart..."
February 11, 2021 17:30 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBAbsolute Radio & Magic Radio are two of the biggest radio stations in the UK - attracting millions of listeners every week. James Curran is the man behind the music - working with labels, artists, DJs, presenters to shape the sound of these award-winning radio stations as Director of Music... Not only does he love MUSIC - love LIVE GIGS - love RADIO - he also happens to be a Big Paul Weller fan - arranging sessions and interviews with Paul throughout his career. Listen to Absolute Radio h...
EP12 - Nicky Weller (with a Hello from Ann Weller) - About The Young Idea
February 09, 2021 00:01 - 50 minutes - 35 MBt'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. Nicky also happens to be sister to Mr Paul Weller (our end goal for this podcast series!). On this episode, we hear Nicky talking about family life, growing up as a Weller, the early days in Stanley Road, Woking and The Jam,...
EP11 - Andy Lewis - Musician, DJ & Producer - "From Blow Up! to Thunderclouds"
February 02, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by musician, record producer and DJ - Andy Lewis. Andy was part of The Paul Weller Band in the 20s - from 22 Dreams to Sonik Kicks - playing to million all over the globe. He has released two albums as a solo artist, on Acid Jazz Records: Billion Pound Project in September 2005 and You Should Be Hearing Something Now! in October 2007. He made his name as one of the prime movers behind the Brit Pop explosion of the mid-90's thanks to his DJ sets at Blow Up and ...
EP11 - Andy Lewis - Musician, DJ & Producer - ”From Blow Up! to Thunderclouds”
February 02, 2021 00:01 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn this episode, I am joined by musician, record producer and DJ - Andy Lewis. Andy was part of The Paul Weller Band - from 22 Dreams to A Kind Revolution - playing to millions all over the globe. He has released two albums as a solo artist, on Acid Jazz Records: Billion Pound Project in September 2005 and You Should Be Hearing Something Now! in October 2007. He made his name as one of the prime movers behind the Brit Pop explosion of the mid-90's thanks to his DJ sets at Blow Up and on B...
EP10 - Timothy Shepard - 22 Dreams Artist - "And all the pictures on the wall, serve only to remind you of it all"
January 26, 2021 00:01 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBWHAT A THRILL! My guest on Episode 10 is Timothy Shepard - an incredible collage artist working with paper, photography, cine film and music. Tim created the artwork for the album cover on Paul Weller’s masterpiece - 22 Dreams (2008) He has also filmed and directed a number of music videos including for Kevin Ayers, The Go-Betweens, and Bandante (George Vjestica - Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds). We find out more about working and walking with Paul, how he created the magical album cover, a...
EP09 - Pat Gilbert - Mojo Collectors Series "Your mojo will have no effect..."
January 19, 2021 07:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPaul Weller once sang "Your mojo will have no effect - as we head into tomorrow" Clearly he hadn't read Mojo's Collectors Series - from my special guest, Pat Gilbert. Journalist, author, broadcaster and a man who has Paul Weller on speed dial - Pat shares a love of The Jam, stories of many meetings with Paul and exclusive interviews. Plus a sneak preview on 2021's upcoming new album - Fat Pop Volume 1 Mojo: The Collectors Series: Paul Weller - Edition 1 Mojo: The Collectors Series: Paul...
EP08 -Teenage Waitress AKA Daniel J. Ash - Love & Chemicals
January 14, 2021 07:56 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBSinger / songwriter Teenage Waitress aka Daniel J. Ash joins us for Episode 8 A huge Weller fan with tales of meeting his hero, supporting Paul on tour, creating at Black Barn and so much more! Daniel also treats us to a special Lockdown3.0 bedroom session playing "The Mess You Made Me Make" Check out the debut album from Teenage Waitress - Love & Chemicals And here for more info about Colorama Records If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via t...
EP07 - Ian Snowball - Sounds from the Studio
January 12, 2021 07:10 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBMy guest on Episode 7 is Ian Snowball (Snowy) Author of multiple books on The Jam, Style Council and Paul Weller including Sounds From The Studio, Thick As Thieves: Personal Situations with The Jam and the 2021 publication of Soul Deep - Adventures of the Style Council (with my guest from Episode 1, Stuart Deabill) Ian also collaborated with The Jam's Rick Buckler on his auto-biography That's Entertainment: My Life in the Jam If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me ...
EP06 - The Magic Mod AKA Ben Taylor
January 05, 2021 07:05 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBThis week, I am joined by Ben Taylor, AKA 'The Magic Mod' - not only is he Rock n' Roll's favourite magician - Ben is a massive Paul Weller fan - who has accompanied Paul and the band on tour and in the studio at Black Barn. https://www.instagram.com/the_magic_mod/ Celebrating the modern world subculture, Liam Gallagher claims, “he is the best dressed magician about.” Being the only magician to tour with various bands and artists, Ben has made The Magic Mod a well known name around the in...
EP05 - Lee Cogswell - Film-Maker, Mono Media Films - Paul Weller & The Style Council
December 29, 2020 08:04 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBEpisode 5: Lee Cogswell - Film-Maker, Mono Media Films - shares stories on The Style Council and Paul Weller documentary films... On Episode 5 of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I am joined by the hugely talented film-maker Lee Cogswell... Lee is one half of the brilliant team behind Mono Media Films (together with Episode 2 guest, Bax) In this podcast chat, we explore the story behind his mini-documentaries on the making of Paul Weller albums A Kind Revolution, Jawbone, True Meanings and On...
EP05 - Lee Cogswell - Making Films with Paul - Mono Media Films
December 29, 2020 08:04 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 5 sees Dan chat to film-maker Lee Cogswell about his work with Paul Weller. From mini-documentaries on albums from Kind Revolution, to True Meanings and On Sunset through to Style Council Documentary "Long Hot Summers" Lee has even created music videos for Paul for 'White Horses' and 'Movin' On' Find out more at Mono Media Films If you want to support the podcast financially, you can buy me a virtual coffee via the link below (£3) Buy me a coffee on ko-fi Hosted on Acast. See ...
EP05 - Lee Cogswell - Mono Media Films
December 29, 2020 08:04 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBEpisode 5 sees Dan chat to film-maker Lee Cogswell about his work with Paul Weller. From mini-documentaries on albums from Kind Revolution, to True Meanings and On Sunset through to Style Council Documentary "Long Hot Summers" Lee has even created music videos for Paul for 'White Horses' and 'Movin' On' Find out more at Mono Media Films
EP04 - Ric Blaxill - The Changing Man
December 22, 2020 07:04 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 4 - and I'm joined by Weller Fan and Radio Boss, Ric Blaxill. Ric has an incredible CV, working across radio and TV, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. From BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio and BBC 6 Music to Top of the Pops - and Paul Weller's return to primetime TV in the nineties. Ric currently works for Bauer Media as the music and content director for its radio division looking after Planet Rock, Kerrang Radio, Heat! and Scala Radio.
EP04 - Ric Blaxill - The Changing Man... "Paul returns to primetime TV LIVE!"
December 22, 2020 07:04 - 22 minutes - 31.4 MBEpisode 4 - and I'm joined by Weller Fan and Radio Boss, Ric Blaxill. Ric has an incredible CV, working across radio and TV, collaborating with some of the biggest names in the business. From BBC Radio 1, Capital Radio and BBC 6 Music to Top of the Pops - and Paul Weller's return to primetime TV in the nineties. Ric currently works for Bauer Media as the music and content director for its radio division looking after Planet Rock, Kerrang Radio, Heat! and Scala Radio. If you want to suppo...
EP03 - Russell Hastings - From The Jam
December 15, 2020 07:04 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBEpisode 3's guest is Singer / Songwriter Russell Hastings (From The Jam) The only frontman to work with both Rick Buckler and Bruce Foxton since Paul Weller split The Jam in 1982. His work with Bruce has also seen him also work alongside Paul Weller, Wilko Johnson and Steve Cropper to name just a few As a genuine Jam fan, his passion and understanding of The Jam's history is second to none and has toured the world playing to packed houses of Jam fans for years. Russell was also co writer...
EP02 - Mark Baxter (Bax) - The Mumper
December 08, 2020 07:10 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MBOn Episode 2, we are joined by Weller Super Fan, and friend, Mark Baxter (Bax) A Writer / film-maker / PR man / London Legend … known as The Mumper, who, together with his Mono Media company partner, Lee Cogswell, has made documentary films on recent Paul Weller albums from Jawbone through to On Sunset. They also made 2020's incredible Sky Arts Documentary on The Style Council called Long Hot Summers. Strap in for Episode 2 of the World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast. Find out more abou...
EP02 - The Mumper - Mark Baxter
December 08, 2020 07:10 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBOn Episode 2, we are joined by Weller Super Fan, and friend, Mark Baxter (Bax) A Writer / film-maker / PR man / London Legend … known as The Mumper, who, together with his Mono Media company partner, Lee Cogswell, has made documentary films on recent Paul Weller albums from Jawbone through to On Sunset. They also made 2020's incredible Sky Arts Documentary on The Style Council called Long Hot Summers. Strap in for Episode 2 of the World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast.
EP01 - Soul Deep - Stuart Deabill
December 01, 2020 07:03 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB"If we get through for two minutes only, it will be a start!" Welcome to Episode 1 of Desperately Seeking Paul - The World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast. My guest is author, Stuart Deabill, one of the team behind the brilliant new book ‘Soul Deep - Adventures With The Style Council’.
EP01 - Stuart Deabill - Soul Deep (Adventures with The Style Council)
December 01, 2020 07:03 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MB"If we get through for two minutes only, it will be a start!" Welcome to Episode 1 of Desperately Seeking Paul - The World's First Paul Weller Fan Podcast. We kick off with special guest, author, Stuart Deabill, one of the team behind the brilliant new book ‘Soul Deep - Adventures With The Style Council’. It celebrates “probably the best pop group in the world” with words, images and love from former band members, fans and associates. The Book features new and exclusive interviews with ...