’Paul Or Nothing’ Podcast

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’Paul Or Nothing’ Podcast episodes

April 16, 2023 The Skylar Moody Report #1 - The Music of Paul McCartney and The Fest for Beatle Fans 2023.
So Skylar is basically the young, hip person who goes to all the cool Beatle events (that I cannot attend), whom I shamelessly live through, and whose perspective I exploit for content.

Thankfully she was kind enough to walk me through two awesome events in recent Beatledom, those being The Music of Paul McCartney charity concert and The Fest for Beatle Fans, 2023.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam
1 hr 23 min
March 23, 2023 Paul McCartney: Music is Ideas, with Luca Perasi: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #107.
Returning triumphantly to the podcast we have our very first guest, Luca Perasi, who is here to discuss his newer and even more all-encompassing McCartney song-by-song book, Paul McCarrtney: Music is Ideas - The Stories Behind the Songs (Vol. 1) 1970-1989.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
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If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
1 hr 59 min
March 15, 2023 Listen With Sam - The 7” Singles #1: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #106.
Being that we were doing so well with the regular "Listen With Sam" side series, of course it is time for us to start a new sub-side series...

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
2 hr 6 min
February 28, 2023 Love and Let Die, with John Higgs: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #105.
Once again I get to sit down and discuss a bloody good book that I have read. Today, that book is Love and Let Die: Beatles, Bond and the British Psyche, by John Higgs. Come join us as we discuss the book, Bond, The Beatles, and a bunch of digressional topics that I can't even remember...

This book is a perfect encapsulation of how British pop culture changed forever with the simultaneous release of "Love Me Do" and "Dr. No" on the same day in 1962. It covers both the wider social trends of the day like art, cultural identity, gender roles, sexuality and masculinity, whilst also telling the stories of the Beatles and Bond in their own right!

I wholeheartedly recommend Love and Let Die: Beatles, Bond and the British Psyche and you can find it in all good book shops, both online and on the high street.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
2 hr 20 min
February 05, 2023 Japanese Tears, with Chloe Costello: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #104.
Yes folks, the "Clock on the Wall" is correct. It is time to "Go Now" and get your hankies ready, cus we are going to "Weep For Love" and many "Japanese Tears" will roll down our faces. If you don't know how to get to yours, I bet "Somebody Ought to Know the Way"...

My Gosh that is a lot harder to do than it looks!

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

Check out Chloe's YT page - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjQuSBNjn6QLrGgfed5jHew

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
3 hr 6 min
January 19, 2023 ”Revolver (2022)” Review: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #103.
Right, its a new year and what better way to start it than to discuss the biggest release from LAST YEAR.

Yes. This is an in-depth review of the 2022 Revolver box set. In this episode we go through every individual part of the box set, as well as rambling one man discussions on the nature of bonus material, mono vs stereo, and the future of Beatles anniversary rereleases.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
4 hr 5 min
December 06, 2022 The Beatles in 63’, with Dafydd Rees - : Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #103.
Another day, another interview with an utterly charming author!

You can (AND SHOULD) find "The Beatles in 63" by Daydd Rees in all book stores and online retailers.

Peace and love,

Sam

Check out Tom's podcasts here...
The Royale Ramble - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-royle-ramble-a-royle-family-podcast/id1529263794
Battle Rap Resume - https://battlerapresume.podbean.com/
Alphabetallica - https://metallicapodcast.podbean.com/

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
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Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
1 hr 44 min
November 07, 2022 Driving Rain 4/4, with T.J. Shanoff - Paul or Nothing Episode 24.5
Wait part 4? Yes, that is right everyone, we aren't quite finished with this album yet, and to help me put it to bed once and for all, I am joined by the supremely entertaining T.J. Shanoff.

T.J. is a cohost of my favourite Beatles podcast, aka The Untitled Beatles Podcast, and I knew I had to have him on based on his VERY strong views on Driving Rain.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
3 hr 9 min
November 03, 2022 Driving Rain 3/4, with Ken Michaels - Paul or Nothing Episode 24.5
It's me, it's Ken Michaels, it's Driving Rain. What more could you possibly ask for?

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
3 hr 12 min
October 31, 2022Driving Rain 2/4 - Paul or Nothing Episode #24.25.
Finally we are here folks. The Driving Rain analysis continues as we discuss everything musical McCartney was doing around this time, as well as the production and release of the final album.

In this episode we cover....
Ecce Cor Meum, Wide Prairie, Rushes, Run Devil Run, Working Classical, the Yellow Submarine Songtrack, Beatles 1, the Liverpool Sound Collage, and Wingspan: Hits and History.
The producer and musicians on Driving Rain.
The recording sessions.
The album cover.
Release, sales and promotion.
Critical reception.
I apologise for the delay, but I think there is more than enough content there for y'all to sink your teeth into.

Please enjoy. Peace and love,

Sam

If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast
To get in contact with the show, drop us an email at [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter for all Macca updates by searching @mccartneypod.
Check out our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXcuhC1jm1wqhUTWhVS-r6A
If you haven't seen the blog, check it out at www.paulmccartneypod.wordpress.com where you can see loads of episodes start out life as a random blog post, before being resculpted into the quality content you are here for today!
Hosted by Sam Whiles.
3 hr 43 min