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I Wanna Hold Your Band

Paul Bartholomew
Duran Duran
Van Halen
David Bowie
The Cure
80s Music
Joni Mitchell
The Beatles
Genesis
Music Culture
Classical Music
Elton John
Joy Division
Rock Music
Sacramento
Annie
Morphine
G-Love and Special Sauce
Patty Griffin
The Clash
LCD Soundsystem

I Wanna Hold Your Band invites you to experience the music that moves people, one story at a time. Host Paul Bartholomew interviews guests about the songs that define them, sharing their personal stories and the memories tied to the music that helped shape their life.

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Latest Episodes

Actor Lennon Parham (Somebody Somewhere, Minx, Veep) talks Indigo Girls, Chess, Prince, James Ingram, Everything But The Girl & more!!

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1. ⁠Prince of Darkness - Indigo Girls

2. Someone In The Dark - Michael Jackson

3. I've Got A ... more

James Beard finalist author of “Mother Grains” and baker/owner of Friends & Family restaurant in Los Angeles, the wonderful Roxana Jullapat talks The Cure, Cafe Tacvba, Nick Cave, Juan Luis Guerra and more!

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1. Las Flores - Cafe Tac... more

Vampire Weekend bassist Chris Baio talks Depeche Mode, Underworld, The Pharcyde, Junior Boys, Public Enemy, La Femme d'argent & more!

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* ​ Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

* ​ Basket Case - Green Day

* ​ Bawitdaba - Kid Rock

* ​ Stra... more

Each guest's questionnaire is filled with so many songs, albums & artists that I now love. But in the spirit of year end music lists, here is one song from each 2025 guest that really stuck with me. Order based on flow.

⁠HELD SONGS MIXTAPE⁠ (playlis... more

LA Angel City Head Coach Alexander Straus talks New Order, Prefab Sprout, The Pogues, Dexys Midnight Runners, Bruce Springsteen, Alice In Chains, Curtis Mayfield & more!

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1. ⁠The River - Bruce Springsteen

2. Purple Rain - Prince

3... more

LA Contemporary Dance Company Artistic Director Jamila Glass talks Robert Glasper, Lauryn Hill, The Temptations, Frankie Beverly & more!

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1. Letter To Hermione - Robert Glasper

2. Everything Is Everything - Lauryn Hill

3. Lost One... more

Tony nominated actor Rory O'Malley (Book of Mormon, Hamilton) talks The Beach Boys, Beauty and the Beast, Sarah McLachlan, Green Day & more!!

EPISODE PLAYLIST

1. Turn It Off - Book of Mormon

2. Pet Sounds - Beach Boys

3. Beauty and the Beast - O... more

Writer Sam Catlin (Breaking Bad, Preacher, Sugar) talks The Beatles, U2, Van Morrison, Alanis Morissette, 10,000 Maniacs & more!!

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1. The Beatles - Greatest Hits - (Red album) ( Blue album)

2. The Unforgettable Fire

3. No Guru, No... more

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Recent Guests

Roxana Jullapat
James Beard finalist, author, and baker
Friends & Family Restaurant
Episode: Roxana Jullapat
Alexander Straus
Head coach for LA Angel City, discusses the impact of music on his life.
LA Angel City
Episode: Alexander Straus
Jamila Glass
Artistic Director of Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company
Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Company
Episode: Jamila Glass
Rory O'Malley
Tony nominated actor known for The Book of Mormon and Hamilton.
Episode: Rory O'Malley
Sam Catlin
Writer, showrunner, and playwright, known for work on Breaking Bad and the upcoming Apple Show Sugar.
Episode: Sam Catlin
Inara George
Singer-songwriter and daughter of Lowell George
Episode: Inara George
Olivia de Recat
Writer, cartoonist, illustrator.
The New Yorker
Episode: Olivia de Recat
John Bush
Lead singer of Armored Saint and former lead singer of Anthrax.
Armored Saint
Episode: John Bush
Max Chernin
Actor currently touring with the musical Parade
Parade
Episode: Max Chernin

Host

Paul Bartholomew
Host of the show, engaging in heartfelt discussions with guests about their musical influences and personal experiences that tie into music.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • So so good!!!!

    The roads that Paul takes the guests on with his questions make this a podcast about music but so much more: our histories, our lives, our loves, our childhoods and how music is weaved through it all …so so good!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYERC
    United Statesa year ago
  • INCREDIBLY fun!

    Pure fun and entertaining! A new gateway to podcasts for anyone who loves music or celebrities or both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dancin jen
    United Statesa year ago
  • Brilliant!

    What a great idea for a show! It’s such a unique and relatable way to learn about he guest. And the host does a wonderful job of moving the conversation along. This should be on NPR!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VioletSummers11
    United Statesa year ago
  • THE Perfect Podcast

    Love this gem of a podcast. Short and sweet and what a great concept!! Also - Paul has one of those perfect podcast voices that will leave you wanting more! Treat yourself to this one!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shanahagan
    United Statesa year ago
  • Feel Good Fabulous!

    A great ride! What a clever way to celebrate the power of music plays in our lives!

    SO MUCH FUN!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SusanAngeloStudio
    United Statesa year ago

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Many find the conversations both entertaining and deeply reflective, with an appeal to those who appreciate narrative depth in music discussions.
Numerous comments highlight the host's ability to draw out meaningful insights from guests, making the podcast a standout in the music interview genre.
Listeners praise the engaging storytelling format, emphasizing how it connects music to personal experiences.

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Chris Baio
Q: How did you get into college radio? Like, why did you go there and work and do it?
I had always loved music and wanted to meet people and play music, so I joined the college radio station.
Chris Baio
Q: What was the first piece of music, artist, album, whatever that you remember coming into your life?
The first time I remember getting really excited about a song was Bohemian Rhapsody when I was a kid.
Rory O'Malley
Q: What was the first piece of music, artist, album, whatever it is that you remember coming into your life?
O'Malley reflects on the Beach Boys and his love for their music from childhood, particularly the album Pet Sounds.
Olivia de Recat
Q: How did Taylor Swift come into your life? What does she mean to you?
Olivia describes Taylor Swift as a formative artist who has grown up alongside her, noting how her music makes it feel small and special despite her pop stardom.
John Bush
Q: Do you remember the first piece of music, artist, album that came into your life when you were younger?
John recalls the influence of early Beatles records from his childhood and how they inspired his love for music.

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Focusing on the profound connections people have with music, a series of conversations highlights the pivotal role songs play in shaping personal identities and experiences. Guests, ranging from musicians to writers and actors, share their histories intertwined with melodies and lyrics, providing insight into how music has influenced their lives. Each episode underscores not only individual journeys but the universal power of music to evoke emotion and create lasting memories, making it a heartfelt exploration of human connection and storytelling through song.

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Recent guests on I Wanna Hold Your Band include:

1. Roxana Jullapat
2. Alexander Straus
3. Jamila Glass
4. Rory O'Malley
5. Sam Catlin
6. Inara George
7. Olivia de Recat
8. John Bush

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