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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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#863 - Susan Egan Apr 12, 2023

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#863 - Susan Egan

The Susan Egan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? You’re probably here. I’m guessing you’re in the right place, and you’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour, that much is certain.

What do we have for you, here? An interview from the archives with Susan Egan, most likely. Oh yes, definitely… it’s Paul’s interview with actress, singer, concert performer, recording artist and dancer Susan Egan.

She came on to talk about her album "The Secret of Happiness" and other topics. It's one of those light-hearted, but heartfelt interview. This was a telephone interview, or as they say in the biz a phoner. Susan was on the West Coast, but rumor has it she lives in Nashville these days.

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I think it’s quite possibly time to start the interview. Let’s do it, daddy-o.

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.

#862 - Jeffrey Lord Apr 10, 2023

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#862 - Jeffrey Lord

Are you here? Whether you know it or not, you’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. Joining us for his second exclusive appearance is political analyst and commentator, columnist and author Jeffrey Lord, who’s been telling it like it is for a long time.

Jeffrey Lord has tons of insight into the times we’re in – the unprecedented indictment of a United States President! Plus, his predictions on what 2024 has in store.

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Let the show begin!

The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

#861 - David Shire Apr 07, 2023

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#861 - David Shire

The David Shire Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Let’s see what we’re serving on this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

Looks like we’ve got an interview from the archives with David Shire. It’s an honor to present this to you all.

An Academy & Grammy Award-winning composer, David Shire has made quite a name for himself in the world of musical theatre. He’s also known for working with some celebrated lyricists, including Richard Maltby, Jr.

Many devoted Barbra Streisand fans undoubtedly know several of the songs Maltby & Shire wrote from those early albums. So many other great singers have recorded David Shire’s tunes: everyone from Johnny Mathis to Vanessa Williams.

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Now it’s time to enjoy this short interview with composer David Shire. Let’s listen together.

#860 - Richard Maltby, Jr. Apr 05, 2023

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#860 - Richard Maltby, Jr.

The Richard Maltby, Jr. Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? That’s right, you are! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, a place to listen to interviews with fascinating people.

We’ve got a great interview from the archives with Richard Maltby, Jr. This was recorded for the radio and a pleasure to present to you all.

Lyricist Richard Maltby, Jr. wrote many successful songs with composer David Shire as well as other composers like Andrew Lloyd Webber. Now, quite a few of the Maltby & Shire songs were even recorded by Barbra Streisand.

He’s got quite an interesting story. Maltby is the son of the late famed bandleader Richard Maltby, Sr. As you’ll soon hear, our guest Richard Maltby, Jr. is an interesting man.

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I think it’s time. This is a rare, candid interview with Richard Maltby, Jr. Let’s listen together.

#859 - Dean Dillon Third Interview Apr 03, 2023

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#859 - Dean Dillon - Third Interview

Dean Dillon joins The Paul Leslie Hour for a third time!

Are you here?

Now that you are, let’s get right down to it. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got an exceptional guest for you on this episode. This is the third interview with legendary songwriter Dean Dillon. In 2020 he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, country’s highest honor. And in 2002 he was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.

The songs of Dean Dillon are loved by many: “Tennessee Whiskey,” “The Chair,” “Marina Del Rey,” “A Lot of Things Different,” “Miami, My Amy,” and there are so many more. His songs have thrived.

The Paul Leslie Hour has been going for 19 years and counting, thanks to the support of viewers and listeners like you. We’re not done yet. Just go right here.

And now, we take you to Saint Augustine, Florida where your host Paul spent a few moments with country music icon, Dean Dillon. Paul would like to give warm thanks to Susie Dillon and Howard Jackson Curry for helping make this interview a reality.

Ladies and gentlemen, enjoy the show!

#858 - Paul Alexander Nolan Mar 31, 2023

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#858 - Paul Alexander Nolan

The Paul Alexander Nolan Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I’m going to hope you’re here because if you weren’t here, who knows where you are. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Look, I’m the announcer of the show. I’m just going to announce today’s episode and then go about my day if that’s all right with you. Today we present an interview with Paul Alexander Nolan. Sometimes your host, Paul Leslie talks to a person and just thinks from the beginning, “here we go. This is going to be good.

More on Paul Alexander Nolan in a moment, but I’d like to invite you to subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. It really helps us in our work of helping people tell their stories.

Now, what you’re about to listen to is theatre actor, singer, guitarist and recording artist Paul Alexander Nolan sitting down with Paul Leslie to talk about his career as a thespian. Nolan has appeared in quite a few Broadway and Off-Broadway productions as well as film & television.

Of interest to a lot of you, Paul Alexander Nolan was cast as Tully Mars for the Broadway music "Escape to Margaritaville" musical.

At the present time, you can see Paul reprise his role as Hugh Dorsey on Broadway in a new production of “Parade.”

Okay, I’m going to introduce the show. Take over Paul’s. Both of you.

#857 - Jake Shimabukuro Mar 29, 2023

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#857 - Jake Shimabukuro

The Jake Shimabukuro Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? You’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. If you’re here, listening is always free. We welcome you.

We’ve got an interview from the archives with ukulele performing and recording artist Jake Shimabukuro goes back to 2005. Jake Shimabukuro’s star was just rising. These days, he’s still at it and has worked with some real heavyweights, both in the studio and on stage. The Hawaiian-born Jake talks about his life, oh, and playing with that Jimmy Buffett fellow.

Now, this interview was a phoner, the call took place just prior to Jake boarding an airplane. We apologize for the audio interruptions from the airport announcements, but we’ve done our best to improve the sound quality, okay?

We’ve got an enormous archive at The Paul Leslie Hour. If you can contribute, it will help us greatly in these efforts. Just go here, and we thank you.

Okay, folks. Let’s listen to the first Jake Shimabukuro interview. The second one is…forthcoming. Enjoy the conversation!

#856 - Scott Kirby Fourth Interview Mar 27, 2023

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#856 - Scott Kirby Fourth Interview

Are you here? It’s time ladies and gentlemen, for The Paul Leslie Hour. This is the fourth interview of Scott Kirby!

Key West singer-songwriter Scott Kirby is releasing his 10th album on the Little Flock Music record label on March 27, 2023. This CD, Dream of Your Life was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee, but Kirby says he started working on these songs in Newfoundland back in 2019.

Hey, real quick. You can keep up with us by subscribing to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and liking The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook!

And now, let’s get this show going. Here’s Scott Kirby in conversation with Paul Leslie, folks. Not Charlie Rose. Paul Leslie. Similar, but in many ways different. Enjoy the show.

For 19 years, Paul Leslie has had a talk show. New episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. People from all walks of life have called in or dropped in to chat and mostly tell the truth. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment, Culture, Humor and sometimes personal improvement.

#855 - Gene Watson Returns Mar 24, 2023

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#855 - Gene Watson Returns

The Gene Watson Returns Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Indeed… you are here, faithfully tuned in. By listening to The Paul Leslie Hour, you’re embracing the art of listening.

We have someone truly great joining us, for his second appearance on the show. When we think about the greatest country singers, the ones still singing real country songs, inevitably the name Gene Watson comes up. There’s just nobody who sings quite like that. It’s now been more than 60 years since his debut in the music business.

Gene Watson is turning 80, but is he slowing down? HA! Well, he’s got 80 tour dates scheduled this year in celebration of that milestone. He also knocked it out of the park with his latest album, "Outside the Box."

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And now ladies and gentlemen, it’s time to hear your host Paul E. Leslie interview one of his absolute favorite country singers: Gene Watson. Let’s listen together.

#854 - Vivek Ramaswamy Mar 22, 2023

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#854 - Vivek Ramaswamy

Vivek Ramaswamy is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Good morning, good afternoon and good evening, this is The Paul Leslie Hour.

On February 21, 2023 Vivek Ramaswamy announced he was entering the 2024 Presidential Race. Vivek says he wants to help restore merit in America, revive Free Speech and save our American identity.

But, who is Vivek Ramaswamy? Politico called him “The intellectual godfather of the anti-woke movement.” He’s an entrepreneur and New York Times bestselling author. Your host Paul Leslie read and reviewed Vivek’s book Woke, Inc. His interest in Vivek Ramaswamy’s ideas was piqued.

With no expectations, Paul sent him a letter. The Vivek team responded in kind and invited him to an event in Charleston, South Carolina on March 18, 2023.

Vivek sat down to chat with Paul for just a moment and you’re invited to watch.

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Now, let’s hear what Vivek Ramaswamy has to say.