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Paul Weller Fan Podcast

Hosted by Dan Jennings, the world’s first Paul Weller Fan Podcast is back with Season 3 in 2025, counting down to Weller’s covers album Find El Dorado with special guests, plus exclusive episodes celebrating the arrival of Dan"s book Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire - The Authorised Oral History (September 2025). Season 2, The Story of 66, dives deep into his 17th solo album with a whole cast of great guests, including Paul Weller, Noel Gallagher, Suggs, and Dr. Robert. Season 1, Desperately

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53:34

Jonathan Ross on Paul Weller: Punk, Mod, and the...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/10/22

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 Ross Show, judging the wild antics on The Masked Singer, or sharing his love of film on “Reel Talk” with his daughter Honey, Jonathan’s career has always been about

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35:58

Paul Moody - Writer & Musician - "Weller was always a...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/10/13

My guest on this episode is Paul Moody - journalist, author, musician (his band is The Studio 68!), and a man whose journey with Paul Weller’s music has spanned decades.From discovering The Jam as a teenager in North London, to interviewing Paul for the NME during the Stanley Road era, to the DVD interviews for As Is Now and writing sleeve notes for Wake Up the Nation...We talk about the seismic impact of The Jam, the Style Council and Paul's ability to push boundaries, the creative rebirth of the

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18:10

Phil Bickley - Founder of Tonic London, co-creator of...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/10/07

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 post-rave comedowns in the early ’90s, how Weller first walked into his shop and bought a belt, and how that encounter led to a full-blown creative partnership.From sketching ideas on

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41:28

Pippa Hall - Press, Promotion, and Paul Weller: Go!...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/10/01

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 label so special and the excitement of being part of Weller’s creative rebirth in the 1990s.We hear about the challenges of getting Paul’s music the attention it deserved in the early days,

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39:42

Kathryn Williams talks Paul Weller collaborations and...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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, which also saw Weller add Hammond organ and backing vocals. We also revisit their earlier work together on 'So Quietly' from his 66 Supplement

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Paul Weller Fan Podcast Season 3 Trailer

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/22

We’re back! Focusing on Paul Weller’s new covers album,Find El Dorado, with special guests sharing their stories and connections to the songs. Plus, exclusive episodes celebrating the release of my book –Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire: The Authorised Oral History,which has just been published!Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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22:24

Sir Lenny Henry

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/16

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 caught up with Lenny for my book, Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire - The Authorised Oral History to explore this musical thread running through his life and career... including a stand out

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18:24

It's Here - Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire -...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Today is the day! Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire is officially out in the world - It’s in the shops, available to order online, people are sharing photos, and Paul himself has a copy in his hands, and he loves it! I can’t quite believe it. Thanks to everyone involved. What a ride and an honour.Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:01

Tim Burgess - The Charlatans

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/09/05

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 youth club, soaking up every note of Paul Weller’s music.That teenage fandom never went away.In this episode we talk about how Paul’s songs shaped Tim’s early years, the influence of The Style Council on his

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36:39

Nick Knight CBE - Fashion Photographer

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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 episode, Nick joins me to talk about his long creative relationship with Paul Weller.From photographing The Style Council at Solid Bond Studios through to the striking imagery of Paul’s

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17:31

Jack Dee on Paul Weller, The Jam and the story behind...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/08/19

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 this episode, a snippet of the interview recorded for my upcoming book, Jack shares how The Jam gave him an ‘alibi’ in the late seventies, his surreal moments sharing a bill with Weller,

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36:31

Amelia Coburn - One Last Cold Kiss [Find El Dorado]

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/08/12

On this episode of the Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by singer-songwriter Amelia Coburn - an artist whose distinctive voice, storytelling flair, and genre-blurring style have won her fans far beyond the folk world. Amelia’s connection to Weller began with her wonderful ukulele cover of Down in the Tube Station at Midnight, which eventually caught Paul’s ear via Shindig! magazine’s John Mills. This story leads to a beautiful collaboration on Paul Weller’s new album Find El Dorado, where

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23:42

Declan O'Rourke - Handouts in the Rain [Find El Dorado]

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/08/05

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 of Richie Havens’ 'Handouts in the Rain' - a song that is undeniably beautiful with the juxtaposition that it reflects on humanity’s repeated failures - violence, prejudice, and exploitation - while warning of the

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27:01

Tony Harlow - CEO, Warner Music UK, Former V2 MD

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/07/29

This week’s guest on the 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.CEO of Richard Branson’s V2 Records during Paul Weller's time at the label, their professional paths have crossed again more recently, with Paul signing back with Warner's Parlophone label for Find El Dorado.Beyond his work with Paul Weller, Tony Harlow has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of a diverse

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9:13

Find El Dorado - Album Release Day

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Paul Weller’s new album Find El Dorado, out today via Parlophone, is a reflective, quietly radical covers record reinterpreting tracks discovered through late-night listening, friends’ recommendations, and crate-digging, now given a home in his voice. Produced by Steve Cradock, it features intimate yet polished arrangements and contributions from Declan O’Rourke, Amelia Coburn, Noel Gallagher, Seckou Keita, Robert Plant, Hannah Peel and others. The album opens with Richie Havens’ haunting ‘Handouts

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43:16

Pete Paphides: Writing the Find El Dorado Sleeve...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/07/22

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, and why these particular songs were chosen. We talk about Weller’s drive to celebrate lesser-known gems, his collaboration with Steve Cradock (who produces), and the

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52:26

Dean Chalkley - Photographer, Filmmaker, DJ

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/07/07

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 cultural movements has informed projects such as Return of the Rudeboy and Young Souls, while his experimental works like New Perspectives

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22:00

Boy George - Singer, songwriter, musician, DJ -...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/06/30

My guest on this episode is a true icon – singer, songwriter, DJ, author, and cultural trailblazer – Boy George. A 20 minute chat to gather stories for my upcoming Paul Weller oral history book - that was so good , I wanted you to hear as a podcast too.From the early days of seeing Paul on Wardour Street in a sharp blue mod suit, to touring together in Japan with The Style Council and Culture Club, George shares his memories of Weller’s music, their mutual respect, and hilarious tales involving

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23:02

Martin Carthy MBE - Folk Music Icon

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Martin Carthy MBE is a true icon of British folk music. In this episode, we explore Martin’s remarkable legacy - a career spanning over six decades - from the 1960s folk revival to ground-breaking collaborations with Steeleye Span, The Watersons, and The Imagined Village (on which Paul, Martin and Eliza Carthy collaborated on 'John Barleycorn'. We discuss his work with Paul Weller, including the 2018 album True Meanings, where Martin’s guitar graces the track 'Come Along.'Martin also reflects on the

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24:03

Brian Protheroe - 'Pinball' - Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/06/16

On this episode of the podcast, I am joined by Brian Protheroe , the man behind the 1974 original of 'Pinball' - Paul Weller's latest single from the upcoming covers album Find El Dorado. 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 and music,

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