
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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 47 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Music InterviewsMusic | |||

Singer/songwriter Dar Williams talks Judy Collins, Paul Simon, Suzanne Vega, Patrick Hernandez, The Bee Gees, Rick Springfield & more!
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1. Hooked On A Feeling - B.J. Thomas
2. Kiss Me Kate
4. To Life - Fiddler On The Roof
5. Tea ... more
Grammy & Juno award winning singer/songwriter Chantal Kreviazuk talks Sinead O'Connor, Sting, Billy Joel, Gordon Lightfoot, Liberace & more!
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1. Evie Tornquist
2. Last Day Of Our Acquaintance - Sinead O'Connor
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NASA / JPL engineer Dr. Swati Mohan (Mars Perseverance rover) talks Hindi lullaby Hawa Dheere Se Aana, Les Miserables, Taylor Swift, Ernie, The Greatest Showman & more!
* The views and opinions expressed by Dr. Mohan are her own and have not been re... more
Movie minitaruist Caroline McFarlane-Watts talks The Doors, Salif Keita, Jethro Tull, Talking Heads, Bad Company & more!
1. Teddy Bear's Picnic - Henry Hall
2. The Doors - The Doors
3. Cono - Salif Keita
4. Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Movie S... more
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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!!
Pure fun and entertaining! A new gateway to podcasts for anyone who loves music or celebrities or both!
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!
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!!
A great ride! What a clever way to celebrate the power of music plays in our lives!
SO MUCH FUN!
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Apple Podcasts | #139 |
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This program centers on personal stories connected to music, inviting guests to reflect on the songs, moments, and memories that shaped their lives. Episodes blend intimate anecdotes with career-defining moments, spotlighting artists, engineers, actors, writers, and creatives whose lives intersect with soundtracks from childhood to today. The host steers conversations toward honesty, memory, and the social power of music, often uncovering surprising connections between art, work, and everyday life. A standout quality is the interview style's warmth and storytelling focus, which tends to attract listeners who love music as a lens to understand people, culture, and ambition. Potential listeners can expect approachable, human conversations tha... more
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Recent guests on I Wanna Hold Your Band include:
1. Dar Williams
2. Chantal Kreviazuk
3. Dr. Swati Mohan
4. Caroline McFarlane-Watts
5. Justin Brown
6. Lennon Parham
7. Roxana Jullapat
8. Alexander Straus
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