Tom Williams: The Party That Never Ended
In this heartfelt and hilarious episode of When I Grow Up, Paul sits down with longtime friend and fellow party veteran Tom Williams from Bradford. The pair delves deep into nearly three decades of shared memories, spanning from their first chaotic club nights in the late '90s to DJing after-parties, road-tripping for gigs, and the magic of forming lasting friendships through music.
Tom recalls the now-legendary night at Sundissential in Leeds that kickstarted it all, a chance encounter with Fergie (yes, that Fergie), a mad dash to a Sheffield club, and a spontaneous afterparty that forged a bond between two circles of friends. It’s a nostalgic ride through the underground hard house scene, filled with anecdotes about iconic clubs like Insomniacs, The Arches, and Gatecrasher, as well as characters like Tim, Andy, Ben, and Les.
Along the way, we hear about the community that surrounded Paul’s rise in the DJ world, the misadventures and Mickey Mouse glove pranks, and the raw emotion of losing friends too soon. Tom also shares a powerful perspective on Paul’s music, explaining why it connected with audiences, how it took them on a journey, and why there was nobody quite like him behind the decks.
This one’s for the ravers, the bedroom mixers, and everyone who’s ever chased sunrise with their mates. It’s full of laughs, memories, and love for a time that shaped them both.
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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