The McCartney McAlphabet

The McCartney McAlphabet

An A to Z of the life and solo career of Sir Paul McCartney, hosted by David Ephgrave & Clary Saddler. Clary & David chart a comprehensive(ish) alphabetical course through the Wings frontman’s post-Beatles career, covering everything Another Day to Zoo Gang. A post-Beatle Paul McPodcast.

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May 27, 2026 20 mins

On the 26th May 2026, David attended a listening party for Macca's forthcoming album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, which offered a chance to hear it three days before its release. But does he like it straight away? And is it a ‘Chaos and Creation’ or a ‘Wildlife’?

Episode hosted by David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

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David & Clary discuss 'Days We Left Behind', the lead single from Paul's forthcoming new album, 'The Boys of Dungeon Lane' (2026). Episode also features 'Seaside Woman' (1977). Hosted by Clary Saddler & David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

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This time, Clary & David discuss Morgan Neville’s 2025 Wings documentary together. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

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David shares his first thoughts on the new Morgan Neville-directed documentary, ‘Man on the Run’, which drops on Amazon Prime on 27th February 2026, after a limited cinema release. The film covers McCartney’s life in the 1970s, from the breakup of the Beatles through to the formation and eventual dissolution of Wings. Episode features ‘Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance’ (1973). To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com

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October 29, 2025 80 mins

David & Clary analyse four Paul McCartney songs that begin with the letter ‘K’: ‘Keep Under Cover’ (1983), ‘Kicked Around No More’ (1992), ‘Keep Coming Back to Love’ (1993) and ‘Kreen-Akrore’ (1970). Hosted by Clary Saddler & David Ephgrave. To contact the show, email paulmccartneyabc@gmail.com.

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Clary & David pay tribute to another bass-playing master of melody, the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who passed away on 11th June 2025. Their chat takes in Brian & Paul’s duet, ‘A Friend Like You’ (2004), the pair's obvious mutual respect, and Wilson’s masterworks, ‘Pet Sounds’ (1966) & SMiLE (1967/2004).

Songs featured include: 'God Only Knows', 'Surfin' Safari', 'A Friend Like You', 'In A Hurr...

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David & Clary skip a Beatle generation to discuss the first James McCartney / Sean Ono Lennon co-write to be released, taken from James’ October 2024 solo album, ‘Beautiful Nothing’. NB This conversation was recorded in April 2024, just after the single came out.

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April 14, 2025 79 mins

Clary & David dissect five Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘J’: ‘Jet’ (1973), ‘Junior’s Farm’ (1974), ‘Jenny Wren’ (2005), ‘Junk’ (1970) and ‘Jazz Street’ (1972). Just don’t mention Alan Partridge.

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December 4, 2024 73 mins

David & Clary set aside their usual Macca chat for a single episode (though he still comes up) to discuss Clary’s new book, ‘Kylie Minogue: Album by Album: Stick or Twist’, which is out now. 

Pick up your copy via Amazon at https://amzn.eu/d/63AG3VH, or in all good book shops. 

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June 26, 2024 56 mins

Clary and David dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 2’s discussion takes in ‘I’ll Give You a Ring’ (1982), ‘I Do’ (2001), ‘In a Hurry’ (2019) and ‘(I Want to) Come Home’ (2009).

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May 18, 2024 62 mins

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with the letter ‘I’: Part 1’s discussion includes ‘I Don’t Know’ (2018), ‘I Owe It All to You’ (1993), ‘I Want You to Fly’ (2005) and ‘I’m Carrying’ (1978).

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January 3, 2024 67 mins

In this special bonus episode, Clary and David discuss the third and final Beatles reunion single: 2023’s smash hit ‘Now and Then’.

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November 30, 2023 56 mins

David and Clary dissect eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Heaven on a Sunday’ (1997), ‘Heather’ (2001), ‘Here Today’ (1982) and ‘Hand in Hand’ (2018).

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November 8, 2023 56 mins

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'H': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Hi, Hi, Hi’ (1972), ‘How Kind of You’ (2005), ‘Heart of The Country’ (1971) and ‘Hope of Deliverance’ (1992).

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In the final instalment of their three-part exploration of Paul McCartney's 1984 musical film, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street', David & Clary discuss the movie & album in more detail, taking in the Wings/solo remakes: ‘Wanderlust', 'Ballroom Dancing', 'Silly Love Songs' and 'So Bad'.

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Clary and David continue their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's 1984 movie and album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 2, they explore the film in more detail, taking in the Beatles musical remakes: ‘Good Day Sunshine’, ‘Yesterday’, ‘Here, There and Everywhere’, ‘For No One’, ‘Eleanor Rigby’ and ‘The Long and Winding Road’. 

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David and Clary begin their three-part deep dive into Paul McCartney's ill-fated 1984 film and accompanying hit album, 'Give My Regards to Broad Street'. In Part 1, they discuss four songs and two instrumental pieces that were newly released as part of the project: 'No More Lonely Nights', 'Not Such a Bad Boy', 'No Values', 'Eleanor's Dream', 'No More Lonely Nights (Playout Version)’ and 'Goodnight Princess'.

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March 1, 2023 57 mins

Clary and David explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 2’s discussion includes ‘Friends to Go’ (2005), ‘Footprints’ (1986), ‘Find My Way’ (2020/21) and ‘Flying to My Home’ (1989).

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January 10, 2023 68 mins

David and Clary explore eight Paul McCartney songs beginning with 'F': Part 1’s discussion includes ‘Fine Line’ (2005), ‘From a Lover to a Friend’ (2001), ‘Fuh You’ (2018) and ‘Figure of Eight’ (1989).

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October 9, 2022 56 mins

Clary & David conclude their delve into The Fireman's 2008 album 'Electric Arguments' (recorded by Paul McCartney & Youth). Part two explores the last six tracks: 'Lifelong Passion', 'Is This Love?', 'Lovers In A Dream', 'Universal Here, Everlasting Now', 'Don't Stop Running' and 'Road Trip'.

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