Paul Weller Fan Podcast

Stuart Deabill - In the Shadow of the Sun – Paul Weller & the Nineties

There is a beautiful, cosmic symmetry in bringing this podcast journey to a close. Back in December 2020, Stuart Deabill was my very first guest, and today, he returns t

Malcolm Gerrie - Pioneering TV Producer, Creative Renegade, and Architect of Live Music Television

In this episode, highly influential British television producer Malcolm Gerrie joins the podcast to share his incredible front-row memories of Paul Weller’s journey, span

Richard Hawley - Singer-songwriter, Guitarist, and Producer

In this episode, acclaimed Sheffield singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer Richard Hawley talks about his long-standing friendship and creative kinship with Paul Well

Simon Napier-Bell - Talks NOMIS Studios, Paul and John Weller...

In this conversation, recorded for my book, legendary music manager, producer, and author Simon Napier-Bell takes us inside the creation of NOMIS Studios, the state-of-th

Tom Sheehan - AIM HIGH: Paul Weller in Photographs 1978 - 2015

In this episode, legendary photographer Tom Sheehan shares a personal narrative that spans the arc of Paul Weller’s career, from The Jam’s charged early days right throug

Paul Dowling - Director of Marketing, Go! Discs (1990-1993)

In this episode, Paul Dowling - director of marketing at Go! Discs in the early ‘90s - tells the story of how he helped Paul Weller find a new home and a fresh start afte

John Reed - Author of Paul Weller: My Ever Changing Moods

In this conversation, John Reed - music journalist, a former Research Editor of Record Collector magazine, Director of Catalogue at Cherry Red, and author of Paul Weller:

Jun Sato - International A&R, Pony Canyon Inc., Japan (1990–2002)

In this conversation, Jun Sato - International A&R at Pony Canyon, Japan - shares the remarkable story of how he helped get Paul Weller’s solo career off the ground when

Richard Ogden - Polydor - Head of International Marketing + Managing Director

In this conversation for my book, Richard Ogden - former Head of International Marketing and later Managing Director at Polydor Records - shares the inside track on the e

John Lewis - Arts critic, Journalist, Editor and Musician

In this conversation for my book, John Lewis - respected music journalist and critic - shares a fan’s journey that became a professional one. He recalls being a teenager

Jim Cook - Head of A&R at Polydor (1975-1984) - The Jam / The Style Council

In this episode, recorded for my book, Jim Cook shares his inside perspective from his years as Head of A&R at Polydor Records (1975-1984) during one of British music’s m

Erica Echenberg - Punk Photographer

In this episode, Erica Echenberg, one of the pioneering female photographers of the UK punk explosion, joins the podcast to share vivid memories from the very heart of la

Craig McLean - Music Writer & Editor, The Face, The Word etc

Craig McLean joins the podcast to share his reflections on interviewing Paul Weller across several pivotal moments, offering an insider’s look at a music icon through the

Richard Engler - Marketing Director at V2 Records

This podcast episode is living proof that sometimes your teenage music heroes really do come full circle. Richard Engler grew up in Manchester, a diehard Jam fan who coul

Jamie Telford - Touring Keyboardist for The Jam (1982)

Jamie Telford joins the podcast to take us behind the scenes of The Jam’s frenetic final days. As a Scottish musician brought in on keyboards for their last run of shows

Detail Magazine - Guest Editor, Paul Weller ... the full story from Claire Mahoney.

Detail Magazine - Guest Editor, Paul Weller ... the full story from Claire Mahoney. In this special episode, we explore Paul Weller’s personal take on modernism. If you

Miles Leonard – Former Chairman, Parlophone Records / Warner Music

In this episode, Miles Leonard - a respected record executive, tastemaker, and lifelong music fan - shares rare insight into his years at the helm of Parlophone Records a

Sean O’Hagan – The High Llamas, String Arranger on Paul Weller’s Sonik Kicks

In this episode, Sean O’Hagan - composer, producer, and frontman of The High Llamas - shares his perspective on working with Paul Weller, and explores the curiosity, ecle

Roger Pilling - Paul Weller’s School Friend

In this episode, I’m joined by Roger Pilling, who offers an intimate window into Paul Weller’s formative years - sharing memories from their early friendship at Sheerwate

Joeri Saal – Recording Engineer and Producer, Studio 150 (Amsterdam)

In this episode, recording and mixing engineer Joeri Saal shares a behind-the-scenes perspective on working with Paul Weller during the creation of the Studio 150 and As