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**The Paul Leslie Hour**

For 22 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been about one thing: helping people tell their stories. From legends of arts and entertainment to today’s cultural voices, Paul Leslie brings conversations you won’t hear anywhere else. New episodes every week.

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#1,013 - Thomas McGuane May 21, 2024

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#1,013 - Thomas McGuane

Thomas McGuane joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Indeed. You’re here listening to The Paul Leslie Hour where you’ll see and hear some of the most intriguing and creative minds of our time.

On this episode we are pleased to welcome one of the great American authors, Thomas McGuane. McGuane wrote ten novels, as well as screenplays, and several collections of short stories. Check out his brand new story “Thataway” appearing in the May 27, 2024 issue of The New Yorker.

And one quick note. Did you know that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you? Give yourself and others the gift of stories. Go right here, and we thank you.

And with that, let’s get Thomas McGuane on here, shall we?

The Paul Leslie Hour is a talk show dedicated to “Helping People Tell Their Stories.” Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#1,012 - John Goodwin Fifth Interview May 17, 2024

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#1,012 - John Goodwin - Fifth Interview

John Goodwin joins The Paul Leslie Hour and shares six of his lyric videos from his album "Van Gogh in Hollywood."

Are you here? Ah, you're right where we want you. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour featuring an interview with singer-songwriter, recording artist and recurring guest John Goodwin. We're also going to be presenting lyric videos from John's album "Van Gogh in Hollywood." This is going to be really interesting.

Real quick, hit the subscribe button, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment. With that, I think it's time to start the episode.

#1,011 - Steve Huntington May 01, 2024

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#1,011 - Steve Huntington

Steve Huntington joins The Paul Leslie Hour for an exclusive interview!

Are you here? You meaning, the listener, and here being: The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode number 1,011 featuring special guest Steve Huntington!

Long-standing broadcaster Steve Huntington served as both program director and on-air radio personality. And what a great presence on the airwaves he is! Steve has had quite an experience and added to the enjoyment and interest of people from coast to coast and beyond through terrestrial radio, as well as online and satellite radio.

For many of you, Steve Huntington is who you think of when you think about Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville. To us, he’ll always be “the voice of Radio Margaritaville,” but of course that’s just our opinion.

But this should be stressed: To say that Steve Huntington played a big hand in what lead to The Paul Leslie Hour is an understatement. You wouldn’t likely be tuned in if it wasn’t for Steve Huntington, and that’s a fact.

This episode features an interview with Steve Huntington, a man with vast knowledge about records and radio, but also as you’ll hear he’s an exceptional communicator. He’s got the voice, but also that human element so vital to good radio.

Along with Steve you’ll also hear a little from singer-songwriters and recording artists Peter Mayer and Scott Kirby.

Just keep in mind folks, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by listeners like you. Simply go right here, to give yourself and others the gift of stories.

And now, we’ll have just a few seconds of radio silence, in salute to Steve Huntington. Just take a breath or grab a beverage. Plug in your ear buds and take a walk. Just get ready to listen. Here we go.

#1,010 - Lynne Patton Apr 24, 2024

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#1,010 - Lynne Patton

Lynne Patton joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

We Americans find ourselves living at an extraordinary time. One person who may agree with that assessment is today’s guest Lynne Patton.

Lynne Pattons is a Senior Advisor to the 45th President — Donald J. Trump. She was also listed among Newsmax’s Most Influential Black Republicans. We’re honored to have her.

And real quick ladies and gentlemen, if you like this interview please consider sharing or posting it wherever you can. Oh and won’t you subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel?

And with that ladies and gentlemen, let’s start this episode. Yes. Let’s listen. Together.

#1,009 - Frank Marshall Returns Apr 18, 2024

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#1,009 - Frank Marshall Returns

Are you here? That’s the question we ask you on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Welcome to episode #1,009 We’re welcoming back famed film producer Frank Marshall to talk about the record album he co-produced of Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon, In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album.

Frank has lots of memories from his upbringing, as the son of the late guitarist and composer Jack Marshall. From an early age he encountered many legends of film and music. Frank Marshall also shares some personal details and his memories of appearing at the Hollywood Bowl's tribute to his late best friend Jimmy Buffett.

You're going to love Frank Marshall. We can't wait to talk to him again.

Subscribe and like for great content and with that, it’s time for Frank Marshall.

#1,008 - Daniel Lobell Apr 16, 2024

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#1,008 - Daniel Lobell

Comedian Daniel Lobell joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? We like you here. It’s time for episode number 1,008 of The Paul Leslie Hour.

Our guest today is comedian Daniel Lobell. Now, Danny knows funny. He’s not just humorous though, he’s a deep and thoughtful man. Daniel Lobell co-hosts “We Think It’s Funny.” ou’ll see the most recent guest is Jon Lovitz. We’ll be bringing out Daniel Lobell in seconds.

But before we do, did you know that you can be a supporter and helper of The Paul Leslie Hour. Just go here and give yourself the gift of stories.

Is Danny here? Oh, he is here. It’s time.

#1,007 - Dave Hooser on Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett Apr 13, 2024

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#1,007 - Dave Hooser Reviews "Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett"

Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the Hollywood Bowl. A Review by Dave Hooser on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Woah! You are. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. Paul will be checking in with west coast correspondent Dave Hooser. Dave just attended KEEP THE PARTY GOING: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11th!

Hey, leave your comments, subscribe and hit the like button! Okay, Dave’s here. Let’s watch: together! And by all means, keep the party going!

#1,006 - Keith Spera on Clarence "Frogman" Henry and Jimmy Buffett Apr 11, 2024

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#1,006 - Keith Spera

Keith Spera joins The Paul Leslie Hour to reminisce Clarence "Frogman" Henry & Jimmy Buffett.

Are you here? Ain’t that something! You are here, listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode #1,006!

We’ve got something you’re going to want to listen to, and listen to again. Keith Spera is on the line with us. Keith writes about New Orleans music, culture and all that stuff for The Times Picayune. Although much to humble to admit it, he’s an authority on New Orleans music. You can read his writings on NOLA.com and watch the show he hosts, “Let’s Talk with Keith Spera” on WLAE-TV and on YouTube.

Keith was so kind to call in to talk about the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and two legendary musicians much associated with Jazz Fest: Jimmy Buffett who passed away September 1, 2023 and our friend Clarence “Frogman” Henry who passed away April 7, 2024.

And folks, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. We are trying to promote the channel because we want to get more of our content out there to people just like you. Be sure to like our videos and by all means comment.

And now, let’s switch it over to Paul and Keith Spera.

#1,005 - Steve Cropper Apr 09, 2024

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#1,005 - Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Yes, you’re tuned into episode #1,005 of The Paul Leslie Hour. Ahh! Yes indeed, we’ve been piling on the good stuff, talking to some of the most iconic people of all time and today is no exception. Paul is so excited about this one that you can hear his heart beating

Now, ladies and gentlemen, we’re elated to welcome the one-and-only Steve Cropper — one of the most legendary guitarists in music, a great songwriter, A&R man, record producer and renowned live performer.

Steve Cropper, called one of the greatest guitarists of all time, was the rhythm guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.’s. Cropper had a hand in pretty much every record issued by Stax Records. Cropper has written with everyone from Otis Redding to Eddie Floyd. Just think about all of the great tunes he co-wrote. Man, there’s “(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay,” “In the Midnight Hour,” “634-5789,” “Knock on Wood.” No wonder Cropper was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, And then we can’t forget those great instrumentals he co-wrote like “Green Onions” and “Time is Tight.”

Steve Cropper just doesn’t stop. Everyone’s talking about this incredible new track he plays on: “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero,” by Mark Knopfler. If you haven’t heard it, please check it out. It’s to support the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. It’s got more than sixty fabulous musicians on it, including Steve Cropper.

I see that Paul is giving me a thumbs up and okay symbol. It’s time for Steve Cropper, but real quick please subscribe and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook and YouTube, it’s a great help and it keeps you plugged into what we’re doing.

#1,004 - Douglas Young - Fourth Interview Apr 06, 2024

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#1,004 - Douglas Young - Fourth Interview

Dr. Douglas Young joins The Paul Leslie Hour for the fourth time!

Are you here? If you are, it’s my duty to welcome you to episode #1,004 of The Paul Leslie Hour.

A great writer named Robert Edwin McCready said, **“We care about the tradition of things. We are explorers. Pulling together the stories and artifacts.” **

These words are a segue to introduce this episode. We’re pleased to welcome author Douglas Young to his fourth appearance on the show. He’s released his new book This Little Opinion Plus $1.50 Will Buy You a Coke: A Collection of Essays. Paul and Dr. Young talk about the book and more at La Belle Vie in Suwanee, Georgia.

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And now, let’s get to it, shall we?