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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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#973 - Scott Atwell, author of "Buffett Backstories" Dec 25, 2023

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#973 - Scott Atwell, author of Buffett Backstories

Scott Atwell, author of Buffett Backstories is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? It’s time for The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’re really pleased to bring this to you. It’s an interview with Scott Atwell, author of the book BUFFETT BACKSTORIES. Scott Atwell’s book tells the backstories of Jimmy Buffett songs.

Hey, don’t forget to subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook! Yeah! Thank you.

Debuting Christmas 2023, let’s hear from Scott Atwell!

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.

#972 - Will Witt Dec 22, 2023

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#972 - Will Witt

Will Witt is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? If so, here’s to you! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

On this episode we’re joined by renowned political commentator, speaker, and author Will Witt.

In just a moment, Will Witt will be discussing his second book is Do Not Comply: Taking Power Back from America’s Corrupt Elite, published by Center Street.

These interviews are made possible by viewers and listeners like you. So be a helper and support independent media and the spoken word. Go right here, and you’ll know what to do while you’re there. We thank you.

I’m ready for Will Witt! Let’s begin.

#971 - Mason Jennings Dec 20, 2023

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#970 - Mason Jennings

The Mason Jennings Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Someone asked if “are you here?” is a rhetorical question. In reality it’s our way of saying “welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.”

You’re about to hear an interview with a very clever and thought-provoking singer-songwriter Mason Jennings. Your host Paul Edward Leslie went to see Mason performing at the famed 40 Watt Club in Athens, Georgia.

That was September 29, 2008. At one point, Mason Jennings slipped away and sat down on a bench. Paul recorded this conversation which was first broadcast on the radio.

Mason Jennings is quite a prolific recording artist. His most recent album is entitled “Underneath the Roses,” which some people are getting on vinyl. Mason is also one to check out live. He’ll be hitting the road in 2024.

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And now I think it’s time we hear what Mason Jennings had to say out on the street in Athens, Georgia all those years ago. I think you’ll find this was quite an interesting interview.

#970 - Zee Avi Dec 18, 2023

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#970 - Zee Avi

The Zee Avi Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Aloha friends, this is The Paul Leslie Hour!

On this episode we’re pleased to present a short interview from the archives with Zee Avi. This one was originally broadcast on the radio back in 2009, and we’re making it available to you all these years later.Zee Avi is a very talented singer-songwriter, guitarist and ukulele player. Zee is from Malaysia and began to gain recognition and fans by posting videos of her performances on YouTube. Patrick Keeler, drummer for the Raconteurs saw one of her videos and soon she was in Los Angeles, California recording her self-titled debut album. Zee Avi was signed to Jack Johnson and Emmett Malloy's Brushfire Records.

Then, on May 19th, 2009; the debut of her album, Zee was featured on the homepage of YouTube.com. Her album became popular on iTunes and one track, “Monte,” was featured on the second season finale of the TV series “Private Practice.” Zee Avi toured all over the United States and gained fans of all ages and backgrounds.

To this day, she continues to record unique and lovely music. Paul recommended her song “Who Are U” recently on Twitter. Be sure to check out her website at www.zeeavi.com z-e-e-a-v-i is how you spell her name.

And by the way, we’ve got a lot of interviews coming out the remainder of 2023 and beyond. You can be a supporter. Supporters are a great kind of helper! Just go right here. We thank you!

Now it’s time to listen. Join us for an honest down-to-earth talk with Zee Avi. We’re honored to have you listening in from anywhere in the world!

#969 - Money Mark Dec 15, 2023

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#969 - Money Mark

The Money Mark Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Of course you’re here! You? Well, you’re you, and here is The Paul Leslie Hour.

On this episode we’re going to play you the Money Mark interview which we’re bringing out of our radio archives.

Money Mark, born Mark Ramos Nishita is a producer, recording artist, songwriter and keyboardist. At the time of this interview, Money Mark’s recent album was “Brand New by Tomorrow” on Brushfire Records. He took a few minutes to talk to your host Paul Edward Leslie just moments before getting on stage to perform with the Beastie Boys.

You’ll probably listen to this interview with Money Mark and get the impression that he’s quite a fascinating guy. Not shocking. How many people do you meet named Money Mark?

Paul’s been talking to fascinating people for 20 years. He’s got a wealth of interviews all available for free on YouTube. Subscribe to his YouTube and please ring that bell. Oh yeah and won’t you like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook? We’d love that.

And now, what do you say we hear what Money Mark had to say? Let’s do that.

#968 - Dave Brogan Dec 13, 2023

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#968 - Dave Brogan

The Dave Brogan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Because if you’re not here, well we can’t start The Paul Leslie Hour.

Dave’s here too. Now let me explain. We’ve got an interview from our radio archives with Dave Brogan. Many of you know Dave Brogan as the drummer, vocalist and songwriter with ALO. Back in 2008 he released his solo debut “Thunderbird Sun Transformation.” It’s a coveted album if you have it.

Your host Paul Edward Leslie met Dave through his backstage interview with ALO. And by the way, Dave’s here. Anyone who says “Dave’s not here” doesn’t know what they’re talking about. Dave Brogan is an interesting, intelligent and laidback man. We like him.

By the way, we like supporters and helpers. You can be a patron of the spoken word and independent media. Just go right here! Even if you just want to buy Paulie a cold or hot beverage, well it’s appreciated greatly.

Let’s hear the time when Dave Brogan and Paul Leslie had a creative talk. In fact, let’s listen to Dave. Together.

#967 - Neil Halstead Dec 11, 2023

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#967 - Neil Halstead

The Neil Halstead Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, a vast library of interviews with interesting and cool people. Thanks for tuning in!

On this episode we’ve got our short interview with singer-songwriter Neil Halstead. This interview was recorded backstage in Athens, Georgia just prior to Neil’s live performance. This interview was broadcast back in 2009. After that it was kept on a disc until the right moment. Now.

Neil Halstead has some very interesting solo albums. At the time of this interview Neil’s recent album was “Oh! Mighty Engine” on Brushfire Records. His latest solo record is entitled “Palindrome Hunches.” We recommend checking them out.

Keep in mind, Neil is also a member of the band Slowdive. They’re touring Europe, Japan and the United States in 2024. Just check out slowdiveofficial.com

And hey, one more thing. Won’t you be a helper and subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel? You can also like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. Thank you for being a helper. We’ve got more interviews and reviews coming for the remainder of this year and beyond.

And now, I think we should hear from Neil Halstead!

#966 - Zach Gill Dec 08, 2023

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#966 - Zach Gill

The Zach Gill Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? You’re here so let’s get this thing goin’ baby! It’s The Paul Leslie Hour welcome to it!

We’ve got yet another classic interview from our radio archives. Now, your host Paul Edward Leslie had the chance to interview the band ALO, but then ALO member Zach Gill released his debut solo record Zach Gill’s Stuff. Paul of course wanted to get him on!

Zach Gill is known to a lot of people for his work with the band ALO and also as a longtime member of Jack Johnson’s band. He’s a seriously talented pianist, accordionist, singer and songwriter.

We’re always trying to get more and more independent content like this available to anyone who wants to listen in. You can support independent media and the spoken word. Just go right here, and we thank every contributor and listener.

You’re going to love hearing from Zach Gill. So let’s go ahead and do that.

#965 - Adam Topol Dec 06, 2023

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#965 - Adam Topol

The Adam Topol Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Now that you’re here we can all get together and have a little fun. It’s The Paul Leslie Hour with our backstage interview of drummer, songwriter and recording artist Adam Topol.

This interview was recorded backstage in Atlanta, Georgia at the famed Lakewood Amphitheatre. Now, Adam Topol is known to many of you as the drummer and percussionist with Jack Johnson and his band.

Adam Topol is also a solo songwriter and recording artist. He’s known for his performances with his own band Culver City Dub Collective and continues to tour with Jack Johnson. As you’ll soon hear, Adam Topol is also a super nice guy.

Hey, it would be real nice of you if you subscribed to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and liked The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. It would be a big help to us and it also keeps you plugged in to all of our interviews and reviews.

I think it’s time we heard from Adam Topol. Let’s listen. Together.

#964 - Emmett Malloy Dec 04, 2023

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#964 - Emmett Malloy

The Emmett Malloy Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? We’re here because you’re here. That’s what makes this The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’re presenting our interview with film director Emmett Malloy. This interview is from our radio archives and we think you’re going to be pleased listening. You see, Emmett Malloy joined your host Paul Leslie to talk about “En Concert,” the full concert movie from singer-songwriter Jack Johnson. Emmett Malloy directed “En Concert.”

There’s an accompanying CD of that concert and both the film and the music were released in 2009 on Brushfire Records, the record label Emmett Malloy started with Jack Johnson. For more about Brushfire, just check out brushfirerecords.com

You know what else? We’ve got a lot more content like this that we’re digitally remastering to make available on all the listening platforms out there. You can give yourself and others the gift of stories, just go right here, and we thank you!

Let’s hear from film director Emmett Malloy. It’s time.