A weekly podcast from the legendary Manchester musician who sadly passed away in July 2022. This tell-all series — featuring special guests including DJ Paul Oakenfold, musicians Peter Hook and Mani (Stone Roses), and colleagues Bez, Rowetta, Gaz and Mark, plus his own mum Linda — is recorded as a candid interview with his ex-wife, journalist Angela Smith, and is Paul’s posthumous legacy. Listen to the trailer here.
Episodes
Episode 1
Paul opens up about his pre-school years, his family, and his early life in Salford, England, and realising he wanted to be a pop star. Guests include Paul’s mum Linda Ryder in her first ever interview.
July 15, 2023
Episode 2
In his terrible teens, Paul starts skipping school to get a secret Saturday job. Life ambitions start to burgeon. Guest include Happy Mondays drummer Gaz Whelan and his mum Sandra.
July 19, 2023
Episode 3
Paul recalls a period of firsts: first band, first rehearsal and bit of songwriting. It’s a period of disappointment, amazing promise and Mondays legend! Guests include Happy Mondays guitarist Mark Day.
July 22, 2023
Episode 4
Happy Mondays play their first gig and attempt to get signed — with disastrous results. Another Mondays magic moment! Guests include New Order’s Peter Hook and former Mondays manager Phil Saxe.
August 5, 2023
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