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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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#803 - Susanne Rostock Nov 23, 2022

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#798 - Susanne Rostock

The Susanne Rostock Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Being here is the prerequisite to each and every episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. What do we have for you today? This is an interview from the archives with Susanne Rostock.

So, Susanne Rostock is a filmmaker who has been defined as an aural and visual poet.

Did you hear about Harry Belafonte being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? At 95 years old he’s the oldest living person to earn an induction. Well, Susanne Rostock wrote and directed the documentary film “SING YOUR SONG,” which tells the untold story of singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte.

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All right, if Paul is okay with queuing up the interview, it’s about that time. Okay?

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.

#802 - Michael Shnayerson Nov 21, 2022

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#802 - Michael Shnayerson

The Michael Shnayerson Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

You may have heard that at 95 years old, Harry Belafonte was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Oh, you did hear that.

Speaking of Belafonte, well we’ve got this is interview with Michael Shnayerson, from the archives and originally broadcast on the radio. We’re presenting it for you!

Michael Shnayerson is a journalist and a longtime contributor to Vanity Fair magazine. Shnayerson has written several books, including the acclaimed book with Harry Belafonte: MY SONG, A Memoir.

MY SONG tells the story of Harry Belafonte, called one of the greatest entertainers of our time. MY SONG takes the reader from Belafonte’s early days as a child growing up in Harlem and Jamaica, to his careers in acting and music. However, MY SONG is about more than Harry Belafonte the singer. You may even know that Harry Belafonte was the first recording artist in history to sell one million copies of an album.

MY SONG written with our guest Michael Shnayerson is also about Harry Belafonte the activist and Humanitarian. Harry Belafonte is an important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement, but Belafonte’s passion has extended beyond the borders of the United States. Belafonte has been involved in political, social and Humanitarian causes around the world.

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And now, let’s hear this interview with journalist and author Michael Shnayerson. Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#801 - Shari Belafonte Nov 18, 2022

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#801 - Shari Belafonte

The Shari Belafonte Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

So what do we have here? We’ve got an interview from the archives. Shari Belafonte is a woman who has accomplished quite a lot in her life. A model, photographer and writer. Like her famous father, Harry Belafonte, she’s also worked as an actor and singer.

Shari Belafonte made for a lively, interesting interview with your host Paul E. Leslie. This was originally broadcast on the radio and got quite a reaction.

Side note, did you hear that Harry Belafonte was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame…in the Early Influence Category? At 95 years old, he’s the oldest living individual to have earned that honor.

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I think it’s time to hear that interview with Shari Belafonte. If you agree, say: “DAY-O!”

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#800 - E. L. Woody Nov 16, 2022

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#800 - E. L. Woody

The E. L. Woody Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I want to be sure you’re here. To err is human, to be here…means that you’re listening to The Paul Leslie Hour.

If you ask the host of The Paul Leslie Hour, and that’s Paul, by the way. I’m the announcer, Dan. He says it’s those moments of honesty where someone isn’t afraid to call it like it is. Such is the case with this interview from the archives.

You’re about to hear the E. L. Woody interview. Now, his birth name was Edward Lee Woody, but his professional name was E. L. Woody. A lot of people called him “The King of the Papparazzi.” What a claim to fame that is. Now, Woody was born in Orange, Texas in 1946, but spent most of his life in California where E. L. Woody passed away in 2017.

So, in this brisk interview, "The King of the Paparazzi," E. L. Woody told the truth about the business of photographing and filming celebrities and how he started in the profession to rise to the very top. He was a bit gruff, but accommodating. You see, there’s not many interviews with E.L. Woody out there.

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Okay. I think it’s time to get this interview out there. We hope you enjoy hearing what E. L. Woody had to say. Softly and humbly By the way, for those of you tuning in on Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio. This is episode number 800. Just thought we should mention that.

#799 - Ike Stubblefield Nov 14, 2022

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#799 - Ike Stubblefield

The Ike Stubblefield Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Answering that question is optional, but we thank you for listening to this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour featuring an interview with the late Ike Stubblefield, who was known to many as a master of the Hammond B3 and keyboards.

Ike Stubblefield performed on stage with so many great artists: George Benson, B. B. King, the Four Tops, Eric Clapton, Ike & Tina Turner, The Derek Trucks Band, the Jerry Garcia Band and so many others. He was an incredible musician.

It’s kind of funny how the interviewer, Paul E. Leslie met Ike Stubblefield. One New Year’s Eve Ike stopped Paul on the street outside the Fox Theater. Why? Who knows. Maybe he thought Paul looked funny. You just never can tell. They struck up a conversation and it felt so natural that the idea to do an interview soon came up. They recorded this interview at the now-defunct Sambucca Jazz Cafe in Atlanta.

It was a very sad day when we learned Ike Stubblefield passed away in 2021. Ike had a lot of friends and for anyone who say him perform, it was quite an experience.

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And now we take you to that interview with Ike Stubblefield recorded back in the early days of the show. Thanks for listening folks. Remember to make the most of every day.

#798 - Alexis Wilkins Nov 11, 2022

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#798 - Alexis Wilkins

Alexis Wilkins is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? United we stand. And… United…we’re here. Thank you ladies and gentlemen for tuning into another episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

This show is the culmination of 19 years and counting. The mission statement? Helping people tell their stories. We’re honored you’re a part of this.

On this episode our special guest Alexis Wilkins is a talented, sharp, lovely and patriotic country recording artist. Singer, songwriter Alexis Wilkins represents unapologetic storytelling and cowboy-like leaning.

She’s already struck platinum and has more than 1 million streams across the various listening platforms out there. Impressive! Our guest Alexis Wilkins is going to be talking with Paul E. Leslie about her latest single, “STAND” and plenty more!

Before we hit the 20 year mark, we’ve been inviting people to subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and it’s working. We want to double the number of subscribers. It’s free to subscribe on YouTube and also make sure you ring that bell! www.youtube.com/thepaulleslie

Did you also know that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by people just like you? We depend on our contributors. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you for listening and supporting.

You’re going to love meeting Alexis Wilkins. We’re awfully proud to have her right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Paul, why don’t you start interviewing her? Isn’t that what you do?

#797 - Mark Kubr Nov 09, 2022

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#797 - Mark Kubr

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

Are you here? I know you’d tell me if you were here. I trust you. You trust me.

Let’s get this show going, okay? It is The Paul Leslie Hour. This show has been going for 19 years. Helping people tell their story is the name of the game here.

We want to recognize someone real quick. Yes! Mr. Caleb Miller? Are you with us Caleb? Take a bow, sir! He’s a young man, but an old fashioned kinda guy. Whether it’s magic or being a stunt performer, Caleb Miller is one to watch for. Don’t get bashful Caleb. Seriously. We see what you do. We’re proud of you. Okay, just wanted to get this out there.

Now, here’s an interview from the archives that went out on the radio a few years back. It most certainly did. This was the interview where stunt coordinator and actor Mark Kubr shared his story with Paul E. Leslie your host and interviewer. Kubr worked on the opening scene of the film “La La Land.” Mark has many credits to his name. Yeah, that was thanks to Mark Kubr.

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I just decided what I’m going to do. I’m going to tell Paul to queue up the interview and unleash it, like…right now.

#796 - Ricky Riccardi Nov 07, 2022

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#796 - Ricky Riccardi

Ricky Riccardi_ interview is featured on _The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Here, you, are! How do you do? What I’m really saying is… I love you. Hey, isn’t that a lyric?

Ohhh that’s right, it was in that famous song recorded by one of the all-time greats. Louis Armstrong. Well some called him Louie. He was also Satchmo, Satch and to some he was Pops. He was some artist. A trumpeter, singer and recording artist, he was one of the all-time most influential jazz artists, but really couldn’t be defined by a single genre. Yes, good ol’ Louis Armstrong.

So we present a Louis Armstrong-related interview from the archives. Paul E. Leslie did this on his birthday, with Rick Riccardi, one of the great experts on Louis Armstrong.

Ricky Riccardi is the author of What a Wonderful World: The Magic of Louis Armstrong's Later Years and he’s the archivist for the Louis Armstrong House Museum. He talks a lot about "Pops" with Paul Leslie here, coming right up.

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Today it’s all about Louis Armstrong. Just like every day. It’s Louie’s world. Let’s get this going. Gentlemen?

#795 - Jeff Slate Nov 04, 2022

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#795 - Jeff Slate

Jeff Slate is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Look, if you aren’t here. What’s the point of starting the episode? Think about it. This is The Paul Leslie Hour, now in our 19th year.

On today’s show we’re continuing our exploration of singer-songwriter Bob Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song published by Simon & Schuster.

Our guest on this episode taped November 2nd, 2022 is with a downright gifted and knowledgeable person. Jeff Slate is his name and he’s qualified to talk Bob Dylan. He’s a singer-songwriter, music journalist, rock historian and radio personality. You seriously need to check out his stuff.

Jeff Slate is passionate about great music. Here’s some interesting tidbits. Slate wrote the liner notes to the Bob Dylan bootleg release “More Blood, More Tracks.”Jeff also wrote great pieces about Dylan for The New Yorker and Esquire. His specialized expertise in the Dylan world has been noted, but he’s also written about The Beatles, Roy Orbison, The Rolling Stones, and others.

You’re going to love Jeff Slate’s insight into the new Dylan book The Philosophy of Modern Song! Paul can’t wait for you to listen.

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Jeff Slate, come forth! It’s time to start another show.

#794 - Alan Light Nov 02, 2022

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#794 - Alan Light

Alan Light is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Are you right here? Are you here now? If the answer to any or all of those questions is yes - thank you for tuning in to The Paul Leslie Hour!

For 19 years and counting your host Paul Leslie has been asking all types of people the questions he wants the answers to. This time around, the subject is singer-songwriter Bob Dylan.

You see, on this episode, taped November 1st, 2022, we’re thrilled to welcome Alan Light. He’s a music journalist, book author and radio personality. Alan Light hosts the daily music talk show “Feedback” on Sirius XM. He’s the former editor-in-chief for the magazine Spin and Vibe.

He’s written many inspired words about musicians and songs. Alan Light has wrote some great books and co-wrote one with Gregg Allman and one with Peter Frampton.

You can check out Alan Light’s recent piece in Esquire Magazine. It’s called “Bob Dylan Isn't Done Lying to Us Just Yet.” It’s a review of Dylan’s new book The Philosophy of Modern Song published by Simon & Schuster.

Now, Alan Light has seen Bob Dylan in concert more than 100 times. He came on here for a book talk with Paul, all about The Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan. I wonder what Alan will have to say?

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I think the right thing to do is to bring out Alan Light. All those who agree say “Aye.”