Talking About The Who

Talking About The Who
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Sixty years on from first becoming The Who and Keith Moon joining the band, The Who’s impact on the world is as strong today as it’s ever been. Join host Paul Bearman for a deep dive into the legacy of that nice rock and roll band from Shepherd’s Bush, London, featuring conversations with special guests connected to the band and other Who fans from around the world. Episodes released fortnightly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Jun 3

    Max Ker-Seymer – long-serving Who fan

    Max Ker-Seymer talks about:   Accidentally stumbling across The Detours supporting The Rolling Stones in Putney in 1963Being a first-generation Mod – and why present-day perception of the movement may be wrongSeeing The Who at the Marquee and the Goldhawk Club in 1965Why their mid-sixties harmonies and choice of cover songs set them apart from their peersMoving from London to America in 1975, and the subsequent struggle to follow the band liveHow Pete Townshend has improved as a guitarist over the yearsAppearing as an extra in Michelangelo Antonioni’s film Blow Up – and watching Jeff Beck struggle to replicate Townshend’s guitar destructionAnd The Who exceeding his expectations on their North American farewell tour  Interview recorded September 2025   Music by The Garage   Visit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive content Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Instagram Bluesky YouTube RELATED LINKS   Max’s interview with Tony Fletcher Substack Martha & The Vandellas – ‘Motoring’ ‘Daddy Rolling Stone’ The Who at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 23rd December 1999 Audio The Yardbirds scene in Blow Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    50 min

  2. Jun 2 ·  Bonus

    Initial reaction to Live at Eden Project – with Dante DiCarlo

    Paul Bearman is joined by Who tribute band guitarist and author Dante DiCarlo to give their initial reaction to the new live album from The Who, Live at Eden Project, released on 29th May 2026   Music by The Garage   Visit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive content Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Instagram Bluesky YouTube RELATED LINKS   Buy tickets for Who’s Next at the 100 Club The Rolling Stones – ‘In The Stars’ Official video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  3. May 20

    Inge Lamboo – Pete Townshend collaborator

    Inge Lamboo talks about:   Blending various styles together to create her soundThe experience of making her latest album, and the artists who inspired herGoing viral and catching the attention of Fleetwood Mac’s Lindsay Buckingham and Rage Against the Machine’s Tom MorelloBeing discovered by Pink, and her subsequent signing by Sony MusicFinding out that Pete Townshend was following her on InstagramAsking Pete to play on one of her songs – and the adventure that followedBeing invited to see The Who at the Royal Albert Hall in 2025Listening to music on vinyl vs streamingAnd why the twenty-year-old Pete Townshend is never far from the surface  Interview recorded February 2026   Music by The Garage   ‘Call Out Your Name’ (Live at the Lamboo Live Lounge) used with kind permission Recorded by Jan Schröder and Hans Ravestein at Groenland Studios Mix: Inge Lamboo Vocals: Inge Lamboo Guitars: Bram van der Schans, Inge Lamboo and Jan Schröder Bass: Kevin Clerence Drums: Axel Limbeek   Visit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive content Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Instagram Bluesky YouTube RELATED LINKS   Inge Lamboo official website Inge Lamboo – ‘Do I Wanna Know X The Chain’ Mash-up song recorded live at NPO Radio 2 Inge playing ‘Killing in the Name’ by Rage Against the Machine on 12-string acoustic guitar Inge Lamboo – ‘Killing in the Name’ Full version Inge Lamboo – ‘Like a Phoenix’ Official video Inge Lamboo – ‘Call out Your Name’ Official video “How I collaborated with Pete Townshend” YouTube video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

  4. May 6

    Mark Wilkerson – Pete Townshend biographer

    Mark Wilkerson talks about:   Balancing his writing with a full-time jobServing in the United States army for eight yearsBeing inspired to write a Pete Townshend biography after finding inaccuracies in anotherMaking a pilgrimage to Pete’s house, and the chance meeting that followedBecoming the first person to write the Thunderclap Newman story, and their significant connection with The WhoDeveloping a friendship with Eddie Vedder through their shared Who fandomThe difficulties in moving to another country as a teenager, and feeling a deep connection with Quadrophenia as a resultAnd why The Who’s music is more than simply entertainment  Interview recorded November 2025 Music by The Garage Visit our website for bonus episodes and exclusive content Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Instagram Bluesky YouTube RELATED LINKS   Buy Hollywood Dream: The Thunderclap Newman Story Buy Who Are You: The Life of Pete Townshend Mark’s Zoom interview with Pete Townshend November 2024 Mark’s interview with Pete at the Thunderclap Newman book launch Third Man, London, November 2024 Thunderclap Newman – ‘Something in the Air’ Thunderclap Newman – ‘Wilhemina’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 4m

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    Season Three start date announcement

    Season Three of the Talking About The Who podcast is just around the corner… and there’s more than one way to enjoy the experience this time around. Plus, there’s more great Who-related content coming your way within the next few weeks. Here’s Paul Bearman with all the details   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Find your closest independent record shop on Record Store Day Tony Fletcher on Substack Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    5 min

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    What's coming up throughout 2026

    Things have been quiet recently, but things are very much happening behind the scenes. Here's Paul with an update on what you can expect from Talking About The Who throughout 2026... Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    6 min

  7. 10/22/2025

    Colin Dawson – lead singer of The Detours

    Colin Dawson talks about receiving an OBE for services to British tourism; being on first-name terms with Princess Diana; getting started in music and playing guitar in his first skiffle band; first meeting Roger Daltrey in a café in Acton; the formation of The Detours; being inspired by Cliff Richard and taking pride in his appearance on stage; his memories of playing with The Detours and why he eventually left the band; hearing ‘I Can’t Explain’ for the first time; covering a Who song in a different band decades later, and the Who songs and albums he likes the most; his son playing bass for Joy Crookes at Glastonbury earlier this year; and reuniting with Roger, John and Pete at the Royal Albert Hall in 1989. Please note there is a 'show and tell' during this episode in which Colin shows Paul various photographs and Detours posters, which you can watch here Music by The Garage   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Colin sharing rides with Princess Diana and her two sons at Thorpe Park in 1993 Colin (in blazer and tie) first appears at 0:48 and is interviewed at 9:58 Joy Crookes – ‘Perfect Crime’ Glastonbury, June 2025 (featuring Cameron Dawson on bass) The Wrinklies – ‘Caroline’ Broadstairs, Kent, c. 2010/11 (featuring Colin on lead vocals) The Wrinklies – ‘Summertime Blues’ Broadstairs, Kent, c. 2010/11 Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collected https://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 10/08/2025

    Richard Evans – artist and designer for The Who

    Richard Evans talks about designing The Who’s latest tour book, trying to impress his mum by working for a Beatle, the upcoming Who Are You Super Deluxe Edition box set, working with Josh Townshend on the Live at the Oval 1971 cover and the inspiration behind it, photographing Keith Moon naked for his first ever Who commission, booking The Who to play in Nottingham while at art school, his management of the band’s website and social media accounts, and why it’s ok to have gaps in your Who knowledge.   Music by The Garage   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Richard Evans’ website Pre-order Who Are You Super Deluxe Edition Buy Live at the Oval 1971 Josh Townshend’s website ‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour poster Keith Moon as a bellboy ‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour book cover The infamous Keith centrefold ‘Who Put The Boot In’ tour book The equally infamous ‘Keith with football’ photo ‘I Can’t Explain’ Wells Fargo Center, Philadelphia, PA, 2015 (The Who Hits 50! tour) Please consider filling in this short audience survey, as it will really help us out! All entries are anonymous, so no personal data is collected https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/nPXm1yjH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 7m
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Sixty years on from first becoming The Who and Keith Moon joining the band, The Who’s impact on the world is as strong today as it’s ever been. Join host Paul Bearman for a deep dive into the legacy of that nice rock and roll band from Shepherd’s Bush, London, featuring conversations with special guests connected to the band and other Who fans from around the world. Episodes released fortnightly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Talking About The Who
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Talking About The Who
  • Show Website
    Talking About The Who

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