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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 ... a duel celebration of 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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42:05

Roger Pilling - Paul Weller’s School Friend

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/21

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 Sheerwater School right through to the pivotal moments that would define Paul Weller’s life and career. As one of Paul’s earliest confidants, before The Jam and the limelight, Roger’s perspective brings to life the world Weller grew up in: the friendships, family, ambition, and small-town energy that helped shape a future icon.If you’ve ever

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21:32

Joeri Saal – Recording Engineer and Producer, Studio...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/19

In this episode, recording and mixing engineer Joeri Saal shares a behind-the-scenes perspective on working with Paul Weller during the creation of theStudio 150andAs Is Nowalbums - capturing the collaborative Amsterdam sessions and the transition to mixing Weller’s original material.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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28:05

Benjamin Herman - Jazz Saxophonist, Composer and...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/17

In this episode, Dutch jazz icon Benjamin Herman shares how his lifelong journey in music - and his creative outlook as a musician and bandleader - was profoundly shaped by working with Paul Weller. From contributing horns and arrangements on Weller’sStudio 150andAs Is Nowalbums to joining his touring band, Benjamin describes how these collaborations and time spent on the road deeply influenced his own approach to making music.Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at

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31:33

Paul Lester - Record Collector and Uncut - Paul...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/15

In this episode, recorded for my book, Paul Lester -now editor of Record Collector and longtime music journalist - reflects on his career, his encounters with Paul Weller, and the makings of his celebrated Uncut Magazine cover story, 'Paul Weller: Up Close and Personal - Last Man Standing' (December 1998).We discuss the enduring influence of meaningful, passionate music journalism.Paul Weller’s restless creativity and refusal to be pinned down by his past.The rare trust and intimacy possible in

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38:48

Dean Rudland - Acid Jazz Records

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/04/07

In this episode, Acid Jazz records co-owner, Dean Rudland shares his lifelong musical journey and personal relationship with the world of Paul Weller. From being pulled into music by The Beatles and The Jam, through finding his own identity in Mod, to eventually working with and around the Weller orbit, Dean gives an insider’s perspective on cultural movements - and Paul Weller’s unique gift for making fans feel part of something bigger.Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at

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24:25

Joe Beckett - Percussionist, Paul Weller Movement 1990

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/03/24

Percussionist Joe Beckett share his stories from inside a pivotal, often-overlooked chapter in Paul Weller’s career: the Paul Weller Movement. Joe recalls the unique circumstances that landed him in the band, from chance club gigs to a spontaneous audition at Solid Bond Studios, and the creative camaraderie that followed.He takes us on the road in 1990, from a packed Dingwalls debut surrounded by mods and scooters, across Europe and the UK, to the final triumphant night at London’s Town &

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51:27

Chas De Whalley - Stories of The Jam for Sounds...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/03/10

In this episode, music writer Chas De Whalley recalls discovering The Jam after a last-minute tip-off that led him to see them at the Nashville Rooms and review them for Sounds magazine. He reflects on the charged early gigs, their breakthrough shows at the The Roxy, and the fast-moving record deal with Polydor Records.Chas also shares memories of travelling with the band, visiting the Weller family home and seeing Ann Weller run the fan club operation, while watching Paul Weller rapidly develop as

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36:25

Matt Askem - Live Music Director - Hyde Park,...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/24

In this episode, I’m joined by acclaimed live film director Matt Askem, a creative force behind some of the most iconic concert films of the last 25 years. From capturing the raw intensity of Paul Weller on stage to working with global superstars like Adele, U2, Muse and Take That, Matt has spent decades translating live music into cinematic storytelling.We dive into the making of Weller’s 2000s concert films, the challenges of filming massive crowds versus intimate venues, and how Matt’s

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20:29

Roger Armstrong - Rock On + Chiswick / Ace Records

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/10

In this episode, I’m joined by Roger Armstrong - co-founder of the legendary Rock On record shop and the Chiswick label - to talk about his unique vantage point on Paul Weller’s earliest days.Long before record deals, Roger knew Paul as a meticulous record buyer, hunting for Motown and soul 45s at his Soho Market stall.We explore the lost world of seven-inch singles, the importance of B-sides, and how that deep, physical relationship with records helped shape Paul Weller’s musical values from the

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29:31

Keith Cameron - Music Writer - Sounds, NME, Mojo

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/02/03

A journalist since 1988, Keith Cameron is currently a contributing editor at MOJO, with a career that’s taken him from Sounds and NME to bylines in the Guardian, The Times, Kerrang! and Q. In this episode, Keith talks about discovering The Jam in the punk era, growing up in the Highlands, and the lengths he went to just to get to gigs - finally seeing The Style Council at university. He gives an honest glimpse into interviewing Paul Weller, from nerve-racking moments on tour buses to frank

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Dee C. Lee - Singer, Songwriter - The Style Council,...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/27

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 bookPaul Weller: Dancing Through The Fire and Dee has been kind enough to let me share this as a podcast episode. What better timing than the release week for the new Café Bleu Deluxe Edition boxset!From her early breakthrough as a backing singer with Wham! to Paul Weller inviting her to Solid Bond

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23:17

John Mealing - Composer and Arranger - The Style Council

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/20

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 deep into the making of Our Favourite Shop, The Cost of Loving and Confessions of a Pop Group - including strings, horns, live performances and studio experiments.Along the way, John reflects on his jazz roots, his unlikely journey into

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40:47

Jon 'Mojo' Mills - Shindig! Magazine founder and...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2026/01/06

My guest on this episode is Jon 'Mojo' Mills - founder and editor-in-chief of Shindig! magazine, lifelong mod, and someone whose life has been shaped, in very real ways, by the music of Paul Weller.Jon discovered The Jam at the age of ten, too young to see them live but old enough for the music, the look, and the ethos to completely take hold. From The Jam to The Style Council, through the solo years, right up to the present day, Paul’s work has been a constant presence in Jon’s life - not just as a

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30:29

David Holmes - Visionary Belfast musician, composer,...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/23

On this episode, I’m joined by the visionary Belfast musician, composer, producer, and DJ, David Holmes. From soundtracking iconic films to collaborating with giants of UK music, David’s career is one of creative restlessness and fearless activism... The biggest surprise is that it's taken this long for him to collaborate with Paul Weller!We’ll dive into his formative years discovering Paul Weller through the music of The Jam, his journey through club culture, and how those bonds came full circle -

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18:47

Sheema Mukherjee - Composer and Sitar Player

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/16

On this episode, I am joined by a true musician’s musician whose artistry crosses borders and genres. Sheema Mukherjee is a sitar prodigy, composer, and band member with Transglobal Underground and The Imagined Village (where she first played with Paul Weller) - fusing her deep-rooted Indian classical tradition with cutting-edge British musical innovation. We talk about her family musical heritage, her powerful approach to emotion and improvisation, and how she developed her unique language on the

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36:01

Peter Watts - Journalist & Author

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/09

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 for Uncut, the Guardian and Sunday Times, and has also written a book about the history of Denmark Street: London’s Street Of Sound. He has done some superb interviews with Paul Weller on many occasions including on tour in the US so it was a real delight to capture his memories.For fans of Paul

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29:08

Stuart Watts - Director Paul Weller Into Tomorrow...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/12/02

On this episode, I chat to Stuart Watts - 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 Beck - along with legendary icons outside of music such as Muhammad Ali and Christopher Reeve.Stuart was the driving force behindPaul Weller: Into Tomorrow, the 2006 documentary that, for the first time, captured Paul’s whole story: from his childhood in Woking through The Jam, The Style Council

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30:28

Tom Robinson - Musician, Broadcaster & Activist - on...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/11/25

On this episode of The Paul Weller Fan Podcast, I’m joined by someone whose impact on British music and activism can’t be overstated - Tom Robinson.This conversation was originally recorded for my upcoming book,Paul Weller: Dancing Through the Fire – The Authorised Oral History, and I’m delighted to share it with you now as a podcast episode.Tom first exploded onto the UK music scene with the Tom Robinson Band in the late ‘70s, breaking new ground as a musician and as an outspoken advocate for LGBT

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44:04

Ted Kessler - Music Writer & Editor - NME, Q, The New...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/11/18

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 NME a week late, schooling himself on Weller, The Style Council, and British pop by long-distance.Years later, Ted found himself writing for the very paper he once treated as gospel. Over decades at NME and Q,

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44:28

Graham Coxon - Blur / Solo Artist / The WAEVE shares...

Paul Weller Fan Podcast ·

2025/11/11

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 Coxon has collaborated with Paul Weller on some fantastic projects over the years - the sharp-edged 'This Old Town' (2007), the soulful 'Black River' from the 22 Dreams album in

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