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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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#823 - Rob Baird Jan 09, 2023

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Rob Baird is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? WE are all here, Because YOU are here.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, helping people tell their stories for 19 years and counting.

On this episode we welcome Rob Baird, an exceptional talent. Rob Baird is a singer-songwriter in the Americana genre, originally from Memphis, Tennessee now in Austin, Texas.

Spin Magazine called him a “young, affable folk-pop charmer.”

Paul Leslie would define Rob Baird as a singular recording artist with a collection of songs that immediately grab your attention, heart and mind. We can’t wait for you to meet him.

Real quick, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible through the dimes, quarters and dollars of viewers like you. If you’d like to help us in our mission, simply go right here! We thank you! We take our hat off to you.

You all came for Rob Baird. So let’s open that door. Rob’s on the other side of it.

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.

#822 - Mary Harris Jan 06, 2023

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#822 - Mary Harris

The Mary Harris Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? If you’re hearing this . . . it probably means you’re here.

Where is here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour. We do interviews here. We’ve got a big ol’ archive and sometimes we dip in and pick out talks Paul had that aired and need to see the light of day.

We’ve got something special for you. You’re about to hear an interview with Mary Harris of Tin Drum and Ambrosia fame. Mary Harris is a stellar singer and keyboardist. Tin Drum is a wonderful family band featuring husband and wife Burleigh Drummond and Mary Harris.

You may remember that interview we played end of 2021 with Miss Tina Gullickson. She mentioned she got the gig of singing backup with Jimmy Buffett through Mary Harris. Same Mary Harris. Yep, that’s our lady here. Mary Harris was a singer and vocal arranged with Jimmy Buffett back in the 1990s.

By the way, big thanks to Jimmy Buffett and his team for sharing our interview with Tina. Hats off to Mr. Buffett.

How’s your year going thus far? No complaints from The Paul Leslie Hour. We started the year with a flurry of new YouTube subscribers courtesy of Tao Lin. We’ll take that over snow flurries any day. Please consider subscribing to the YouTube channel.

Thanks for subscribing. It’s a great way to stay up to date with our interviews and it’s also a big help to us. Our goal is to get 1,000 more subscribers by May. Could you be one of them?

All right everyone. Let’s hear the interview with the lovely Mary Harris.

#821 - Koney Ferrell Jan 04, 2023

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#821 - Koney Ferrell

The Koney Ferrell Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Didn’t we just start another of those…. things. Ya know, years. Yeah it’s a new year. If you like years, rumor has it we just started one up.

So, this is The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s not bad, is it? We’ve got something of a landmark here. This is the first broadcast interview Paul ever did. It’s with multi-instrumentalist Koney Ferrell.

So back in the early days of the show, the interviews were short. This one is about 6 minutes. So, Paul told me take your time with the intro. Don’t rush it because the interview isn’t long.

… Ya see back in the day, the point of Paul’s broadcasting wasn’t to do interviews. It was playing music. So he’d just chat for a short while and then spin a bunch of tunes.

So today’s interview with Koney Ferrell was Paul’s very first broadcast interview. Yep.

Koney can play mandolin, bass, lap steel guitar and other instruments. Talented guy, Koney is. Koney Ferrell has a special place in Paul’s heart. The radio show was jut getting off the ground and Koney was kind enough to be the first guest. Now, back in those days Koney was playing and recording with A1A.

Hey, another thing to just keep in mind that we’re going to hit 20 years of the show in October. Right now we’re sitting at 19 years. We need your help though. Be a patron of the spoken word and help us get all of these interviews out there. Go right here.

All right. I think it’s time to hear that very first interview. The Koney Ferrell interview.

#820 - Tao Lin Jan 02, 2023

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#820 - Tao Lin

Tao Lin is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Here! You! Are!

And here we are, in a new year. It’s 2023 and we’ve go this year’s very first episode of The Paul Leslie Hour!

So the first guest of the year is Tao Lin, author of prose and poetry. Tao Lin’s most recent book is Leave Society published in 2021. He also founded the independent press Muumuu House in 2008!

Legendary writer Bret Easton Ellis called Tao Lin “the most interesting prose stylist of his generation.”

We really need to get about 30 more subscribers on our YouTube channel so we can hit a milestone. It’s free and fast to subscribe. Please don’t forget because it helps us a lot.

Now, it’s time to begin the show. We hope you enjoy. We also hope you have a great day. And for that matter, a great year. We wish you infinite joy. Let’s listen.

#819 - Jeffrey Lord Dec 30, 2022

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#819 - Jeffrey Lord

Jeffrey Lord is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? If you’re here, let me announce the very last show of 2022. Bye-bye 2022.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, helping people tell their stories for more than 19 years!

On this episode we’re pleased and honored to welcome author, political analyst and commentator Jeffrey Lord. A man with many experiences, Jeffrey Lord was also a former aide to Ronald Reagan and Jack Kemp. You may recognize him from his days as a commentator on CNN. Dan Whispers CNN is a TV news network if you’re not aware. Kidding! Kidding!

These days, Jeffrey Lord is a contributing editor to The American Spectator. If you’ve read his columns, you know how compelling of a writer he is. Mr. Lord is top-shelf.

Just keep in mind that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. No matter the amount, your contribution makes more interviews possible. Just go right here.

Jeffrey Lord has been seen a lot of places on television, radio and in print. Now, let’s all listen to Jeffrey Lord here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#818 - John Goodwin Returns - Unplugged Dec 28, 2022

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#818 - John Goodwin Returns - Unplugged

John Goodwin Returns Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? What year is this? We’re kind of about to cross over, but then again - I don’t know when you’re tuning in. Glad you’re here listening to The Paul Leslie Hour.

This episode is extraordinary indeed, because it presents an interview and intimate “recorded live” and unplugged songs from Grammy-winning songwriter and visual artist John Goodwin.

Not long ago, Paul was texting with Charlie Bauer of the Key West Songwriters Festival about great songwriters. Paul recalled this session with John Goodwin recorded March 4, 2009 at a top recording studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The great David Brainard recorded and engineered. It went out on the radio, but it’s since been remixed to present what went down as authentically and naturally as possible. You’re about to hear it.

John Goodwin is also an exceptional painter. To check out some of his fine art go to goodwinartgallery.com John’s work is imaginative, off-beat and like any good art it gives you food for thought, and food for the spirit.

Before we get into the session, subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour YouTube channel that way you won’t miss any of our exclusive content that we present just for you.

Okay folks, let’s listen together.

#817 - ALO Dec 26, 2022

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#817 - ALO

The ALO Interview is featured on -.

Are you here? Let’s make sure everyone here’s so that we can introduce this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

Now why would we do that? Well, we’ve got an interview from the archives with the rock band ALO.

SO how did that interview happen? Okay, it happened because Paul hopped on the ALO tour bus. You’re probably wondering how Paul felt about that. He has fond memories of that first meeting with Zach Gill, Dave Brogan, Steve Adams and Dan Lebowitz who made up the unique band ALO, a.k.a. Animal Liberation Orchestra.

You may be thinking this is all well and good, but how can I help The Paul Leslie Hour in the mission of helping people tell their stories? Well, as the announcer I recall not long ago mentioning that the number of people subscribing to the YouTube channel had slowed down. But, you know what happened next? We got people to start subscribing again! It is free and fast to do so.

So, you probably know how great it would be if you subscribed, but may be asking if you could throw a coin or buck to the cause, that’s okay too. Just go right here!

But now you’re probably curious when you’ll get to hear the backstage tape of that first ALO interview. The answer is now.

#816 - Tina Gullickson Dec 23, 2022

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#816 - Tina Gullickson

The Tina Gullickson Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I only know if you’re here, if I can hear you. In all seriousness, you’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour — coming at you from the Coast of Carolina, this show has been helping people tell their stories for 19 years and counting. We’ve got an interview from our archives with Miss Tina Gullickson, singer Hemp advocate and native Californian.

Before we get the interview crankin’ - maybe you’d do us just a wee favor. Subscribe to your Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. Won’t you do it?

Okay, this interview with vocalist Tina Gullickson was recorded at a swanky hotel in Atlanta, Georgia. Most of you know Tina for her many performances as a backup singer with Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band since 1995.

Now, Paul has done a lot of interviews with the Coral Reefers. But, get this: the broadcast with Tina Gullickson is the one that received the most attention through the years. Somethin’ isn’t it? Well, it’s worth noting that Tina Gullickson is a lovely, charming woman.

On Christmas Day 2022, Jimmy Buffett will be turning 76 years old. That’s part of the inspiration for us releasing this interview today. Join us in wishing Mr. Buffett the happiest birthday ever.

Just keep in mind, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by listeners just like you. Be a patron of the spoken word. Go right here, and we thank you.

And now, we’d be honored if you listened to the Tina Gullickson interview, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#815 - Michael Eagleson Returns - Unplugged! Dec 21, 2022

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#815 - Michael Eagleson Returns - Unplugged!

Michael Eagleson Returns Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

With unplugged performances and a live studio audience.

Are you here? Here’s the truth: you’re here and tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. After this introduciton, you’re about to hear something very special, it’s a little gift to you from the radio archives.

This is an in-studio broadcast with singer-songwriter-guitarist Michael Eagleson, complete with a live studio audience. Eagleson is a great recording artist with some very one-of-a-kind songs. That’s verifiably true.

Here’s something else that’s true. We need your help and it’s free and fast to do. Just subscribe to your host Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. That’s the truth.

So, you’re about to hear some highly entertaining live music, verifiably so… it’s Michael Eagleson with guitar and vocals and a background vocalist, Miss Jennifer Wall.

And you’ll also hear something false that Paul said. The studio was packed with people, and Paul said “we’ll be doing more of this.” Independent fact-checkers determined that this statement was false. Truth is, it was the first and only episode with a live in-studio audience. Maybe someday.

Here’s some more truth for ya. Since this special broadcast, Michael Eagleson has released a great studio album entitled “Four Ways Out” and there’s also a single out “Merry Christmas From the Family,” written by the great Robert Earl Keen. Check ‘em out at eaglesongs.com - that’s the real, true website of singer-songwriter Michael Eagleson.

Okay, and if you want to know more truth - The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by listeners like you. Won’t you be a patron of this big ol’ compendium of interviews? Go to thepaulleslie.com/support and we will really and truly thank you.

There’s one more truthful statement your announcer Dan Gold, would like to make. The show is starting. Ain’t nothin’ you can do about it. Enjoy. Merry Christmas or Merry whatever day you tune into this. Keep it real.

#814 - Jim Sonefeld Dec 19, 2022

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#814 - Jim Sonefeld

Jim Sonefeld is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? No doubt about it, you’re here and tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to the episode!

It’s an honor to welcome Jim Sonefeld, a writing and touring musician in one of the biggest-selling rock bands of all-time: Hootie and the Blowfish. He’s also the author of the new book “Swimming with the Blowfish - Hootie, Healing and One Hell of a Ride,” published by Diversion books.

A solo recording artist, Jim Sonefeld has also released a faith-inspired EP entitled “Remember Tomorrow.”

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And now, ladies and gentlemen. Let’s get into the interview with Jim Sonefeld on-location at beautiful Hampton Park in Charleston, South Carolina.