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’Paul Or Nothing’ Podcast

Samuel Whiles
Paul Mccartney
The Beatles
Wings
Chaos and Creation In the Backyard
Linda Mccartney
Run Devil Run
Rock and Roll
Got Back Tour
Nigel Godrich
Music
Cover Songs
Beatles
George Harrison
John Lennon
Red Album
Blue Album
50s Music
Wingspan
Press To Play
Flaming Pie

The place to get all your Paul, all of the time.

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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 ass that we c... more

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 about the ... more

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 guide to the... more

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 you want t... more

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Joseph Galliano-Doig
Founder and creator of the Queer Museum in the UK.
Queer Britain
Episode: Queer, There and Everywhere: An LGBTQ+ Beatles discussion with Joseph Galliano-Doig - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #161
Caro Kelly
Singer, songwriter extraordinaire and pop-adjacent artist
Episode: A Conversation with Caro Kelley + Wings review - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #160
Marcus Benjamin Ray Bradley
Author and poet, discussing his book inspired by Beatles characters
Self-published author
Episode: Imagining All The People: The Beatles and Poetry, with Marc Bradley - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #158
Denny Seiwell
Former member of Wings and drummer
Episode: A Second Conversation with Denny Seiwell - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #157
Dr. Robert Collier
Creator of the Beatles Basslines Project and an educator on music theory and bass playing
Beatles Basslines Project
Episode: McCartney Basslines, with Dr. Robert Collier - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #156
Phoebe Lorde
Podcast host and enthusiast of McCartney and Beatles commentary
Another Kind of Mind
Episode: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard, with Phoebe "AKOM" Lorde - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
Maurice Bursztynski
Host of the Love That Album Podcast and See Here Music Film Podcast
Episode: Chaos and Creation in the Backyard 4/5, with Maurice Bursztynski - Paul or Nothing Episode #26
Ed Chen
Host of the When They Was Fab podcast
When They Was Fab Podcast
Episode: The Videography of Paul McCartney #7, with Ed Chen - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #147
Luca Perasi
Eminent Paul McCartney and Beatles analyst and scholar
Episode: Paul McCartney: Music is Ideas (Vol 2) 1990 -2012, interview with Luca Perasi - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #146.

Host

Sam Whiles
Lead host focusing on Paul McCartney and post-Beatles career, with deep-dive analyses and guest interviews.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Could be so much better

    Why do you constantly feel that you have to imitate Paul McCartney? First of all the imitation is really bad. Secondly, it becomes annoying how often you do it and it takes away from the quality and content of your programming. We get it you like imitating Paul but it’s pretty tired and unnecessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    whitem8
    United States3 months ago
  • Happy I found you!

    I’m so happy that I found your podcast I needed a new one thanks to when they were fab. I met you . I just finished my first episode, which I started with the concert with George and it’s excellent and we can listen to all of them from the beginning. Thanks again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BM,Long Island NY
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Stuff, but…

    Love the analysis and interviews, but Dear Lord the background music by turns distracting and confusing. The most recent episodes which involved a great discussion of bass lines, actually had a them discussing songs from Ram while, for example, Take It Away blares in the background, making it all but impossible to concentrate. Why?? Apart from that, great stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Turn left at Greenland.
    United States4 months ago
  • Stressful

    Really wanted to like this but the host speaks so fast ! Whats the rush dude ? Take a breath every now and then. I found it unlistenable sadly

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mr Day
    United Kingdom10 months ago
  • This Uber fan’s opinion:

    “Paul or Nothing”

    Is damn inspiring stuff! The ONLY podcast that tells the uninitiated, the honest truth about the man himself Sir Paul McCartney.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    perigo_mono
    Australiaa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Sound design and pacing are generally strong, though some listeners wish for less rapid speech and fewer interruptions.
The host is incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Paul McCartney, making complex topics accessible with passion.
Guests are typically well-chosen, bringing depth to discussions of albums and production.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Imagining All The People: The Beatles and Poetry, with Marc Bradley - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #158
Q: Were you a fan of the Beatles first or was poetry your first love?
I was the Beatles first as a teenager, brought home John Lennon's Imagine and became curious about their music.
McCartney Basslines, with Dr. Robert Collier - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #156
Q: What do you think makes McCartney's basslines special?
They exhibit a mix of melodic creativity and rhythmic support, often enhancing the overall song even if they're straightforward.
McCartney Basslines, with Dr. Robert Collier - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #156
Q: Do you see a definite progression in his bass lines?
Yes, there's a noticeable evolution, particularly evident from the Rubber Soul album onwards.
Press to Play: That Unmistakeable Eighties Sound, with Luca Perasi! - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #153
Q: Why do you think 'Press to Play' hasn't been reappraised like other albums?
According to Luca, it may take time for people to rediscover McCartney's 1980s work, but he believes it will eventually happen as music tastes change.
Press to Play: That Unmistakeable Eighties Sound, with Luca Perasi! - Paul or Nothing Bonus Episode #153
Q: What are your thoughts on the collaboration with Hugh Padham?
Luca discusses how the working relationship with Padham had its complications but ultimately contributed to the narrative of McCartney's work.

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The show centers on Paul McCartney's post-Beatles career, with in-depth analysis of albums, production choices, and the broader cultural footprint of his work. Episodes frequently feature expert guests—authors, music historians, and fellow musicians—to unpack songwriting, basslines, production decisions, and contextual history of Wings-era and solo projects. Listener conversations suggest a strong emphasis on detailed analysis, enthusiastic storytelling, and a devotion to showcasing nuanced perspectives beyond surface-level fandom. A few episodes stand out for exploring under-discussed periods (like late-70s Wings, overlooked 1980s work, or deep cuts in the McCartney catalog) and for bringing in scholarly or insider viewpoints, which can be... more

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2. Caro Kelly
3. Marcus Benjamin Ray Bradley
4. Denny Seiwell
5. Dr. Robert Collier
6. Phoebe Lorde
7. Maurice Bursztynski
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