{"podcast":{"title":"Paul Weller Fan Podcast","slug":"paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954","podcast_index_feed_id":3417954,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/63bbb8a0cddc41001180d8d5","website_url":"https://paulwellerfanpodcast.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63bbb8a0cddc41001180d8d5/1715332333832-a7f01ed5a3a076e1c7a56c1665420a10.jpeg","author":"HenFred Studio","episode_count":264,"summary":"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 Seeking Paul , launched in 2020 to fulfill Dan’s dream of finally interviewing his hero, Paul Weller. Listen now and join the journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954"},"episode":{"title":"Roger Pilling - Paul Weller’s School Friend","slug":"roger-pilling-paul-weller-s-school-friend","published_at":"2026-04-21T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954/roger-pilling-paul-weller-s-school-friend","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954","url":"https://paulwellerfanpodcast.com/roger-pilling/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/63bbb8a0cddc41001180d8d5/e/69e6850babe143da5b37df7c/media.mp3","summary":"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 wondered what Paul Weller was really like before he became a household name - or how those formative experiences set the stage for his incredible journey - Roger’s stories will transport you there. Get ready for tales of schoolyard alliances, Beatles-covered bedrooms, youthful dreams, and enduring friendship as we dive into the roots of one of British music’s most legendary artists. Find podcast show notes and sign up for regular information at PaulWellerFanPodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"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 friend…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2525,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954/episodes/roger-pilling-paul-weller-s-school-friend/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/paul-weller-fan-podcast-3417954/roger-pilling-paul-weller-s-school-friend.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}