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Chopin, Andy, Paddy and Lee give their thoughts on the latest Prince Estate release Timeless, questioning the choices, debating the music and asking whether the Estate is delivering what Prince fans really want.

Recorded live on October 26, 2025, at the Prince Pre Fame Photography UK Exhibition in London, this episode features Chopin in conversation with renowned photographer Robert Whitman and his manager Eliona Cela. Together, they revisit the making of Whitman’s extraordinary 1977 portraits of Prince, exploring the stories, emotions, and artistry behind the lens that captured one of music’s most enigmatic talents before fame struck. The discussion also opens up to the audience, with thoughtful questions from attendees sparking deeper insights into Whitman’s creative process, his memories of working with Prince, and the challenges of preserving photographic history in the digital age. Interwoven throughout are interviews with exhibition visitors, offering heartfelt reactions to the photographs and reflections on Prince’s enduring influence on art and culture.

Chopin, Andy and Paddy sit down to talk about the upcoming release of the Around The World In A Day Deluxe edition. We discuss the initial fan reaction to it not getting the full SDE treatment, some of the reasons that might be, what we think and how we would fantasy create our own product around this amazing watershed album.

Join Chopin, Lee, Andy & Paddy as they sit down to discuss the recent theatrical release of The Sign O The Times concert movie in IMAX cinemas across the world. We talk about seeing this for the first time, this presentation and some of the things we missed as well as ducussing aspects of its creation and legacy.

Join Lee from PPUK as he sits down with legendary Prince photographer Robert Whitman for a special in-depth interview. They discuss Robert’s iconic 1977–78 photoshoots with Prince, the stories behind the images, and what it was like capturing the future superstar at the very beginning of his career. Robert also shares exclusive insights into his work, upcoming projects, and his connection to Prince’s enduring legacy. Plus, stay tuned until the end for a big announcement about an upcoming Robert Whitman x PPUK event you won’t want to miss!

Join Chopin, Lee and Paddy as they sit down with special guest Matt Osgood to discuss his book "Prince King of B-Sides" We discuss with Matt how he came to write the book, his process and of course the Bsides themselves! Additionally Matt provides some feedback from his visit to the 2025 Prince Celebration.

Join Chopin and Lee as they sit down with the multi-talented Mayte Garcia to talk all things music, dance, and life with Prince. From her early days as a dancer and belly dancing passion, to her experiences touring, recording albums, acting in films, and pursuing current creative projects, Mayte shares her incredible journey in the entertainment world. They also explore her charitable work, the stories behind her most memorable performances, and the legacy of Prince through her eyes. A must-listen for fans of music, dance, and the extraordinary life of an artist who’s done it all. With special guest appearances from Fuji!

Chopin and Paddy talk about Prince and all things guitar. This one is more of an informal chat so a slightly different vibe where we talk about things such as Prince's guitars themselves, solo's he has played on record and live, guitarist who have played with him and how we came to be guitarists.

Join Chopin and Paddy for PPUK’s second exclusive interview with Scottie Baldwin, one of Prince’s longstanding Front-of-House Sound Engineers between 2000/2016. Something of a free form chat this one as we caught up off the back of the great response we had for the first interview. As ever it was a complete pleasure and we hope listeners find some of nuggets about his times with Prince as well as some of his other experiences and interesting as we did!

Join Lee, Chopin, Paddy, and Andy in this episode of the PPUK Podcast as they interview the legendary Susan Rogers. Dive into fascinating stories from her time working with Prince, her insights into his creative process, and the impact of her work on some of his most iconic recordings. This is a must-listen for any Prince fan eager to hear firsthand accounts from one of his closest collaborators!

Paddy, Chopin, and Lee take a deep dive into Dirty Mind on this episode of the PPUK Podcast. Together, they explore the album’s raw sound, daring themes, and its lasting impact on Prince’s career and music culture. Tune in for insights, stories, and a celebration of one of Prince’s boldest records!

Join Andy, Paddy and Chopin in this episode of the PPUK Podcast as they delve into the captivating world of Prince bootleg culture. They’ll explore the history, controversies, and fan dedication surrounding rare recordings, unreleased tracks, and live show archives. Discover why the bootleg scene has been both a treasure trove and a point of debate among Prince fans across the UK and beyond!

Chopin and Paddy interview Hardeep Sahota who is the man behind the upcoming theatre performance experience - Prince Re:Imagined. "In this unique full-scale show we will hear Prince’s iconic songs performed live by world-class musicians who have reimagined them into diverse and exciting musical genres from across the globe. The show will be interlaced with moments from a soundscape especially created longtime Prince fans and thier connection and memories of Prince, and how he inspired them in their lives. The evening will be a groundbreaking tribute to the legendary musician and his legacy."

PPUK Podcast members Andy and Paddy speak to the creative force behind the blog turned mighty tomb 500 Prince songs. The mysterias Tora Borealis reveals all........ except the remaining few spots on the way to the top!

PPUK Podcast members Leah and Lee speak to Ida Nielsen Prince's Bass player and 3RDEYEGIRL Band member about working with Prince and her upcoming European Tour.