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. TRAILER

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 09/24/2025

    Buddy Ascott – drummer with The Chords

    Buddy Ascott talks about playing with Tony Fletcher in The Dear Boys, being sacked by his previous band and not knowing why, The Who’s influence on The Chords, offering his drumming services to The Who when he was 18, the large Mod audience that followed The Chords through word of mouth, recording BBC radio sessions for John Peel, his love for The Who By Numbers and why it’s an underrated album, and drunkenly heckling The Who and ending up in their dressing room in the same night.   Music by The Garage The Dear Boys – 'Put It Down' (Page/Fletcher), used with kind permission   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   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   The Chords – ‘Maybe Tomorrow’ Top of the Pops, February 1980 The Chords – ‘Something’s Missing’ Top of the Pops, May 1980 The Chords – first Peel Session BBC Radio 1, July 1979 The Chords – second Peel Session BBC Radio 1, March 1980 Proper – Meant To Say Something Bandcamp The Dear Boys on Bandcamp The Chords on London Weekend Show May 1979 (a teenage Tony Fletcher can be seen from 2:59–3:03) The Chords – ‘This is What They Want’ ‘The Ox’ The Chords – ‘Don’t Go Back’ ‘Heaven and Hell’ Tanglewood, Lenox, MA, July 1970 The Dear Boys – ‘Put It Down’ YouTube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  5. 09/10/2025

    Dan Epstein – music journalist, author and podcaster

    Dan Epstein talks about co-writing the autobiography of cult band Redd Kross, jamming with Roger Daltrey at the Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp in Las Vegas and leaving in a wheelchair (the two things aren't connected!), the effect that first seeing The Kids Are Alright had on him, seeing spiritual elements within ‘A Quick One, While He’s Away’, attempting to be an edgy music journalist and writing negatively about the band for Ugly Things magazine in his early 20s, and how FM radio was the ideal platform for increasing The Who’s popularity in America.   Music by The Garage   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   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Now You’re One of Us: The Incredible Story of Redd Kross Dan Epstein’s Substack page Jagged Time Lapse Crossed Channels podcast The Kids are Alright trailer A Quick One, While He’s Away The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus performance from The Kids Are Alright Success Story from The Kids Are Alright Eminence Front – official video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    43 min

  6. 08/27/2025

    Our second conversation with Jody Linscott

    Jody Linscott talks about playing on the recent UK tour with Roger Daltrey, the planned documentary about her life, holidaying in England in 1971 and deciding not to go home, the differences between touring with Roger nowadays and touring with The Who in 1989, how the music industry is rapidly changing, the importance of art to our well-being, the oversaturation of music in the modern era, and having two children’s books published by Jackie Onassis.   Music by The Garage 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 http://bit.ly/talkingaboutthewho-survey Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube   RELATED LINKS   Buy tickets for Who’s Next at the 100 Club (featuring Paul interviewing Dante DiCarlo) The Who: Album by Album – Dante DiCarlo’s new book Who’s Next tribute band website The Who’s North American farewell tour dates Roger Daltrey – ‘Naked Eye’ London Palladium, 21st April 2025 Roger Daltrey – 'Days' (Kinks cover), preceded by heckling Wolverhampton Civic Hall, 24th April 2025 Roger Daltrey – ‘Who Are You’ Piece Hall, Halifax, 30th July 2025 Kachina Dechert (Jody’s daughter) on IMDB The Who – ‘Join Together’ Universal Amphitheatre, Los Angeles, 24th August 1989 Jody’s two children’s books on Amazon: Once Upon A To Z: An Alphabet Odyssey The Worthy Wonders Lost at Sea: A Whimsical Word Search Adventure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  7. 08/13/2025

    Dante DiCarlo – guitarist in tribute band Who's Next

    Dante DiCarlo talks about the origins of tribute band Who’s Next and how he came to join, learning to play Who songs and improvise in Pete Townshend’s style, how a website competition helped him perfect the windmill, warnings from nurses at Who’s Next gigs, balancing a tribute band and other musical ventures, and his connection with The Who on a deeply personal level.   Plus: Paul goes to the Cavern Club in Liverpool to see Who’s Next for the first time and nearly breaks his phone in the process. Music by The Garage   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Buy tickets for Who’s Next at the 100 Club (featuring Paul interviewing Dante DiCarlo) The Who: Album by Album – Dante DiCarlo’s new book Who’s Next tribute band Website Facebook Instagram The Who’s North American farewell tour dates Who’s Next – ‘Baba O’Riley’ The Cavern Club, Liverpool, 2025   Who’s Best – ‘Heaven and Hell’ 2010 Who Convention Dante’s ‘How to windmill’ video ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Live Aid, 1985 ‘Won’t Get Fooled Again’ Shepperton, 1978 ‘Baba O’Riley’ Shepperton, 1978 ‘Baba O’Riley’ Charlton, 1974 Pete falling on his guitar Hamburg, 1972 Vince Lightning & The Thunderboltz ‘The Girls I Could’ve Had’ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    59 min

  8. 07/30/2025

    Andy Neill – Who author and historian

    Andy Neill talks about writing and curating the new book Their Generation: The Who in America 1967–69 and how it came about, photographer Tom Wright’s role and importance in The Who’s history, the light-hearted elements of The Who’s music through the years, the band’s struggle to initially break America, his involvement in the upcoming Live at the Oval 1971 album, the long process behind the album’s release, and why The Who are being inexplicably overlooked as a live band.   Plus: Paul attends the opening night of Quadrophenia: A Mod Ballet at Sadler’s Wells and gets very close to saying something stupid to Pete Townshend.   Music by The Garage   Become a TATW Member Support us with a one-off or monthly donation Facebook Bluesky Instagram YouTube RELATED LINKS   Buy tickets for Who’s Next at the 100 Club (featuring Paul interviewing Dante DiCarlo) Matt Kent’s website Beach Creative website Pre-order Live at the Oval 1971 Buy Their Generation: The Who in America 1967–69 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
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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
    24
  • Rating
    Explicit
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