’Paul Or Nothing’ Podcast
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The place to get all of your Paul, all of the time.
Episodes
- Queer, There and Everywhere: An LGBTQ+ Beatles discussion with Joseph Galliano-Doig - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #161
Things get pretty queer here at Paul Or Nothing as we prepare to have a gay old time with Joseph Galliano-Doig, the found of Queer Britiain, the UK's first national LGBTQ+ museum. If it's gay and related to the Beatles, you bet your hot as…
- A Conversation with Caro Kelley + Wings review - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #160
Me and singer/songwriter extraordinaire, social media personality and Beatle super-fan @carokelley sit down for a conversation that, true to form, goes all over the place and back again! The original goal was to simply have a conversation…
- Back to the Egg - The Story of Wings Last Album: Interview with Luca Perasi - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #159
Me and Luca reconvene once again to talk about ANOTHER book on Paul McCartney he has written! Another entry in his ongoing MILESTONES series, this time we have "Back to the Egg - The Story of Wings Last Album", a pocket sized history and g…
- Anthology 2025: Episodes 1-3 - Paul or Nothing Episode #28
Now that the first three episodes of The Beatles: Anthology (2025) are finally here, its time to discuss whether lightning can strike twice for Disney with their latest Beatles restoration project!!! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If yo…
- Anthology 4 Review - Paul or Nothing Episode #27
The final piece to the four piece is finally here. Nearly 30 years after the original three Anthology albums were released, The Beatles have returned with the long-sought after, and long-debated Anthology 4 . And now, it's time for my two…
- Imagining All The People: The Beatles and Poetry, with Marc Bradley - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #158
Me and author/poet Marcus Benjamin Ray Bradley discuss his new Beatles-inspired poetry book titled, "Imagining All The People: Poetry Inspired By The Characters In The Lyrics Of The Beatles". If you have ever wanted to experience a Beatles…
- A Second Conversation with Denny Seiwell - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #157
Me and Denny Seiwell, aka an original Wings lineup member, as well as the drummer for RAM, sit down to talk about his incredible life in music. Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page a…
- McCartney Basslines, with Dr. Robert Collier - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #156
Me and Dr. Robert Collier (aka @Beatles_Bass_Lines) are all about that bass. 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,…
- Wings: Wild Wonders - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #155
Who wants to listen to a new Wings album? Well everyone who bought a copy of Wings: Wild Wonders did, but as with all things McCartney; nothing is ever that easy. Come join us for a very unique episode about McCartney bootlegs!!! Please en…
- Paul McCartney's Desert Island Discs - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #154
In this episode we discuss and explore Paul's iconic and revealing appearing on the BBC's premiere radio show, "Desert Island Discs". Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patr…
- Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, with Phoebe "AKOM" Lorde - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
The bitch is back!!! Me and the incandescent Phoebe Lorde, cohost of the "Another Kind of Mind" podcast, sit down to completely gush over one of the most essential solo Beatle concert film thingymuhbobs. Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam C…
- Press to Play: That Unmistakeable Eighties Sound, with Luca Perasi! - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #153
Once again we welcome back friend-of-the-show and Beatle-Book-Badass Luca Perasi to discuss his latest book, "Press to Play: That Unmistakeable Eighties Sound". In this book Luca covers everything you could ever possibly want to know about…
- Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 4/5, with Maurice Bursztynski - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
Me and Pod-father extraordinaire Maurice Bursztynski embark on a three hour conversation that is SUPPOSED to exclusively be about Paul McCartney's Chaos and Creation in the Back Yard. However, in addition to a song-by-song breakdown of thi…
- Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 3/5 - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
Continuing our look at the making of Paul's 2005 album Chaos and Creation in the Backyard; this week we explore the "making-of" the album. This includes... The recording sessions. Stories behind the songs. Album Artwork Promoting the album…
- Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 2/5 - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
And we are back once again with our ever expanding series on Chaos and Creation in the Backyard . In this episode we will be covering everything surrounding Nigel Godrich, the producer of the album. We will go through his history and his p…
- Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 1/5 - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
Yes everyone, it is finally time for us to tackle another of " the big ones "... In this part #1 we will be exploring, in detail, everything that happened to our Paul between the releases of Driving Rain (2001) and Chaos in Creation in the…
- McCartney - Music on the Screen: Part #1
In this new side series, we will be going through every instance of a solo Paul McCartney song appearing in either TV or film. Come join us as we analyse Paul's progression as a composer for hire, as well as the use of his back catalogues…
- Hot Hits and Cold Cuts: Ultimate Paul or Nothing Edition - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #151
Me and friend-of-the-show Max Comeau talk about some of our favourite McCartney Cold Cuts via the very loose concept of an official "Hot Hits and Cold Cuts" vinyl release. We're gonna do a double album with 24 minutes a side. Come join us…
- Listen with Sam: Press to Play - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #150
Once again, the last time we did one of these was 2023! We're getting there folks. 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…
- Paul McCartney Covers #5 - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #149
Holy shit, the last one of these we did was in 2022!!! 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 p…
- The Ultimate McCartney Tour Setlist, with Max Comeau - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #148
Is there a song that you are still waiting to hear Paul perform live? Well, we are here to share your pain. Join me and friend-of-the-pod, Max Comeau, as we create our respective ULTIMATE McCartney setlists for a tour that will never ever…
- The Videography of Paul McCartney #7, with Ed Chen - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #147
Me and the wonderful Ed Chen return for another analysis of the videography of Paul McCartney. This week we are getting VERY 90's indeed, as we cover the videos from Off the Ground through Flaming Pie . Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If…
- Paul McCartney: Music is Ideas (Vol 2) 1990 -2012, interview with Luca Perasi - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #146.
Me and Luca Perasi catch up once again to discuss ANOTHER new McCartney book release. This time it is the sequel to the massively successful, "Paul McCartney: Music is Ideas (Vol 1) 1970-1979", and it is titled..."Paul McCartney: Music is…
- Listen with Sam: The 7" Singles #3 - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #145.
Remember that "Listen with Sam - The 7" Singles" side series we started? No, I didn't either, but by gum are we back to continue it! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patre…
- Got Back Tour 2024 REDUX 3/3, with Andy Nicholes - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #144
Despite being sworn enemies, two podcasters come together to break down two McCartney gigs from the Got Back Tour. My guest today is one half the unfortunately excellent "2:Legs" podcast, aka Andy Nicholes, and his two gigs were at the con…
- Got Back Tour 2024 REDUX 2/3, with Simon Rogers/Roger Simons - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #143
Depending on who you ask, this is my Got Back 2024 gig review with either Simon Rogers or Roger Simons. Don't ask why. All you need to know is that this episode covers the last two gigs of the entire Got Back Tour (including a soundcheck)!…
- Got Back Tour 2024 REDUX 1/3, with Nicolai Hauptman - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #142
Yes, everyone we are getting back to Got Back! The never ending tour finally has come to an end so me and one of my longest listeners discuss his experience of seeing Paul twice in a row on this tour in Paris, the city of love (once with h…
- Hot Hits and Cold Cuts Part #8, with Andrew Brookes - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #141
Me and Andrew Brookes (aka the original MPL scruff) dissect and discuss McCartney's non-album singles, obscure oddities and unreleased material of the early 1980's. Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam Check out Andy's YouTube page - https://…
- Wingspan 4/4, with AKOM Phoebe - Paul or Nothing Episode #25.75
To quote Elton John, the bitch is back ! Me and Phoebe from the benchmark "Another Kind of Mind" podcast discuss, dissect and delight in the 2001 companion "Wingspan" documentary film, starring Paul and Mary McCartney. Please enjoy. Peace…
- Wingspan 3/4 - Paul or Nothing Episode #25.5
Me and Max Comaeu move from the Hits to History, as we conclude our analysis of McCartney's 2001 compilation album, Wingspan . If you thought we were needlessly nit-picky on the last episode, you ain't seen nothing yet!!! Please enjoy. Pea…
- Wingspan 2/4 - Paul or Nothing Episode #25.25
Me and Max Comeau tackle the hits section of the Wingspan: Hits and History compilation album. This was recorded earlier in the year, so if there are any out of date reference...I can only apologise. Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If yo…
- Wingspan 1/4 - Paul or Nothing Episode #25
It's time to spread our Wings everyone...by taking a look at an album comprised almost entirely of content that we have already discussed before. Yes, it is time for us to look at Paul McCartney's first compilation album since the last one…
- Paul McCartney in the 1990's: Interview with JR Moores
Join me and the elusively named JR Moores as we discuss his new book, " Off the Ground - Paul McCartney in the 1990's". It's in-depth look at the decade itself, how it shaped Macca, and how he shaped it in kind. WARNING: we are both digres…
- Beatles 64: Roundtable discussion with The Blotto Beatles, BC the Beatles, Ranking the Beatles and Fans on the Run.
The one time I actually have a properly scheduled episode, those b*****ds at the Blotto Beatles Podcast go and give me an extra one for free. Take this a bonus, and the regular ep with be up tomorrow ;) Please enjoy this roundtable convers…
- The Beatles vs The Grammys 2/2: Best POP Record, with Max Comeau
Get your deck of cards ready, grab an espresso, and wish us good luck babes! This is part two of my Grammy's conversation with singer/songwriter Max Comeau! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam Check out Max's music here - https://soundcloud.…
- The Beatles vs The Grammys 1/2: Best ROCK Record, with Max Comeau
Right everyone, it is time for us Beatle fans to do the one thing we struggle with the most...discuss modern music. Join me and enigmatic raconteur singer/songwriter Max Comeau as we break down all of the nominees for the 2025 Grammy Award…
- The Beatles After The Beatles, with Luca Perasi; Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #136.
Oh gosh, was the last episode really also another Luca interview? Well, get ready cus there is another one just around the corner! You can find all of Luca's books here at - https://www.lily-publishing.com/ And you can find "The Beatles Af…
- Band on the Run - The Story of a Classic Album, with Luca Perasi; Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #135.
The original "BIG GUEST" of Paul or Nothing returns (a lot sooner than expected) with another brilliant book on McCartney. However, rather than a giant book that covers loads of albums, we have a single, laser-focussed text on everything y…
- Act Natually: The Beatles on Film - Interview with Steve Matteo; Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #134.
Grab your popcorn folks; as this week I am kindly joined by the brilliant Steve Matteo, the author of the new cinematic Beatle book, "Act Naturally: The Beatles on Film"!!! You can find Steve's book here - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Act-Natu…
- Twin Freaks Interview with Roy Kerr, aka Freelance Hellraiser: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #133.
Also: yes I do call him DJ Hellraiser at the start, and no he didn't mention it! Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam (P.S. It's good to be back!) If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcast…
- Underdub Mixes, with Vinyl Benjy: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #132.
Me and instagram gramophone man, Vinyl Benji, discuss the new "Underdub" (aka stripped down) mixes of Band on the Run that were released alongside the 50th Anniversary/Half-Speed Remaster thingymuhbob that came out recently! Please enjoy.…
- Cavern Club 99', with Andrew Brooks and Roger Simons: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #131.
Me and a couple of right old toe-rags discuss Paul McCartney's final gig at the Cavern Club (not the real Cavern Club) of the 20th Century...oh and it's also still related to Run Devil Run ... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want…
- Run Devil Run 3/3, with T.J. Shanoff: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #130.
Me and T.J. Shanoff Try Not To Cry, cry cry...it is What It Is...join us as we shoot the shit over Paul's 1999 covers (kinda) album, Run Devil Run . Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon p…
- Run Devil Run 2/3: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #129.
Welcome back everyone. This week, we're going through the recording sessions for Run Devil Run, as well as a but of background on the original songs they were covering. In addition we cover Paul's extensive promotional push behind the albu…
- Run Devil Run 1/3: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #128.
So Run Devil Run (1999) is just a simple rock and roll covers album right? The background behind it can't be that complicated, right? WRONG!!! Also...I've definitely caught "Robert Rodriguez" syndrome...so many song clips... Please enjoy.…
- The Life and Times of Denny Laine: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #127.
This one took a long time to come out...but only cus I had to make sure I was truly doing the best I could to detail the life and works of a fellow Brummy. There is A LOT of music in this one folks. Hopefully some you haven't heard of befo…
- The Beatles Red and Blue Albums (2023): Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #126.
Vinyl is Red. Vinyl is Blue. I fucking love The Beatles. And I know you do too... Please enjoy. Peace and love, Sam If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/mccartneypodcastTo get in contact with the s…
- ”Now And Then” - History & Review: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #125.
Right, we've had a week to process all of this...What do I mean? You know what I mean. Yes everyone, we are here today to give the full rundown on The Beatles latest (and "last" ever) song to be released, " Now And Then ". In addition to a…
- Paul is Dead Revisited + ”Bite My Head Off”: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #124.
Right everyone it's a very collaborative one this week... The main focus of this episode is my swapcast with the Baa Ram Ewe podcast . They are a unique conspiracy and skepticism podcast, and they were kind enough to have me on as the "exp…
- Hot Hits and Cold Cuts #7: Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #123.
It's been a while, but it's time to once again indulge in some more non-album Macca material. This covers singles, bonus tracks, unreleased songs and bootlegs. There's some really obscure curios in hidden in this episode folks, so don't mi…