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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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#783 - Diane Schuur Oct 07, 2022

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#783 - Diane Schuur

The Diane Schuur Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? If you think I don’t know that you’re here, listening to The Paul Leslie Hour, well you’ve got another thing coming.

Okay, seriously we’ve got an interview from the archives with Diane Schuur. This was broadcast on FM radio years ago and hasn’t been heard since. Did you know that we have a lot of archival interviews like this just waiting to get heard. You can help us in our mission to get all of this content out there. Be a patron of the spoken word and supporter of independent media. Just go www.thepaulleslie.com/support

This interview with Jazz legend Diane Schuur was conducted by Paul E. Leslie just after she released her album “The Gathering,” on Vanguard Records. Although Diane Schuur is one of jazz’s leading singers, “The Gathering” is a collection of country songs mostly written during the 1960s. Produced by Steve Buckingham, the album features Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Larry Carlton, Mark Knopfler, and Kirk Whalum.

Diane Schuur or “Deedles” as she is called by fans and friends alike, has a career spanning more than 40 years. She’s collaborated with the likes of jazz trumpeter Maynard Ferguson, the Count Basie Orchestra, the Caribbean Jazz Project, Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, Ray Charles, and bluesman B. B. King. She is a Grammy award-winner and it we think the word “legend” suits her perfectly.

Now let’s get into the interview.

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.

#782 - Kodac Harrison Oct 05, 2022

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#782 - Kodac Harrison

Kodac Harrison Interview and Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Ahh, there’s a lot of you that are here. And what are you doing? You’re listening to The Paul Leslie Hour, of course.

We have something extra special for you today. This is undoubtedly the most in-depth interview Paul has ever done. He welcomed singer-songwriter - poet, spoken word artist and recording artist Kodac Harrison to come and give his entire story. The whole story… and to play music.

Kodac Harrison was described by Creative Loafing newspaper of Savannah, Georgia in this way: “Imagine a Southern Tom Waits or a rural Leonard Cohen. That's as close as we can come to a nut-shell description of the music of Kodac Harrison, a genuinely gifted artist and one of the southeast's musical treasures.” And to that we say, well stated!

Kodac Harrison was interviewed in great detail and also performed songs and spoken word poetry. This was recorded at Jordan Digital Studios and then broadcast over the radio in a 4-part special.

Today, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, we present the entirety of what went down that evening all in one place. By the way, you can be a supporter of spoken word and patron of independent media by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank all of you who help keep this show going. Whether it’s a buck or two or more, it makes the mission possible.

I see no reason to delay. Let’s hear the Kodac Harrison session. Now.

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.

#781 - Jen Chapin Oct 03, 2022

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#781 - Jen Chapin

The Jen Chapin Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Oh! Yes, you are. This is The Paul Leslie Hour a place where you are most welcome.

There are some recorded interviews from way back in Paul’s broadcasting life that went on the radio and then the next week tucked away on a tape never to be heard again.

Such as this specimen you’re about to hear. The special guest is Jen Chapin, a really wonderful, lovely and talented musician, singer and songwriter.

She was performing at the famed music venue Smith’s Olde Bar in Atlanta. Before the concert, she sat down with Paul, right on the street, for this interview. Now, Paul was a bit green here. A bit awkward, but Jen of course was the consummate professional.

When Paul thinks about the early guests who were very nice to him, Jen Chapin comes to mind.

You know, this show has been going for 18 years, almost 19. Almost… We’ve got a lot of interviews like this that we want to make available to more people on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Audible, Apple and so on. You can be a patron of the spoken word and supporter of independent media. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you.

Now, let’s hear what went down on the street in Atlanta. Here is the Jen Chapin interview.

#780 - David Wiffen Sep 30, 2022

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#780 - David Wiffen

David Wiffen is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? That’s the question. It means it’s time to begin another episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’re pleased to present a rare interview with English-Canadian singer-songwriter David Wiffen. He’s an exceptional performing and recording artist working who released several acclaimed records. His writing and performances are nothing short of exceptional. David Wiffen’s work has even been recorded by the likes of Anne Murray, Tom Rush, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ray Wylie Hubbard and others.

Just keep in mind folks, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. Be a patron of the spoken word and supporter of independent media. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you.

It’s time. Let’s start the show with our special guest David Wiffen!

#779 - Jessica Molaskey Sep 28, 2022

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#779 - Jessica Molaskey

The Jessica Molaskey Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Or… are you there? Maybe you’re over there. Ohhh, I see you’re here - listening to The Paul Leslie Hour - an interview show going strong for 18 plus years, as seen in The New York Times, Huff Post, Entertainment Tonight, The Hollywood Reporter and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Jessica Molaskey interview coming up, but first a word to the wise. You can contribute and help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support You can be a patron of the spoken word and supporter of independent media. Yes.

So just what do we have for you on this episode? We’re featuring an interview with Jessica Molaskey, a singer of Broadway and Torch songs. Jessica Molaskey talks with Paul E. Leslie about her music-filled life, her recorded discography, oh and then there’s “Radio Deluxe” the radio program she co-hosts with her husband John Pizzarelli. And so much more!

Okay, everything is in place. Let’s hear the interview with Jessica Molaskey.

#778 - Masha Vasyukova Sep 26, 2022

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#778 - Masha Vasyukova

The Masha Vasyukova Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? That’s one prerequisite question we always want to know the answer to. If you’re not here, well… it’s just not the same.

Good morning, good afternoon and good evening to you. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, an interview program now in our 18th year. You can help support independent media and be a patron of the spoken word by going to thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you.

A question for you. “What’s in a name?”

It was the name “Konigsberg” that lead filmmaker Masha Vasyukova to make the documentary short “Woody Before Allen,” an adventurous meditation on past and present, on two former Konigsbergs. One is a Russian city formerly named “Konigsberg” which was changed to “Kaliningrad.”

The other a famous film director named Allan Konigsberg who changed his name to Woody Allen. So the interview on this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour is with documentary filmmaker Masha Vasyukova, and she is a native of the city of Kaliningrad.

She made it her mission to commemorate the bizarre connection between those two former Konigsbergs (the city and the director) by helping put up a statue in Kaliningrad in honor of Woody Allen. You’ll be hearing her tell us more about the story that is told in her documentary film “Woody Before Allen.”

Now, ladies and gentlemen before we play this interview from the archives, we’d like to report some news about Woody Allen, and some celebration is in order. It was reported in the news that Woody Allen, the great American filmmaker was retiring.

Now, Woody is currently in Paris, France filming his 50th film “Wasp 22.” And we want to let everyone know — hey guys. Woody Allen has clarified…. He’s NOT retiring. Woody remains one of his favorite guests on this show. So Woody Allen fans, rejoice! Go ahead order that piece of cake.

And now let’s take you to Paul E. Leslie’s interview with a very talented artist and a creative thinker, Miss Masha Vasyukova. Enjoy the interview!

#777 - Peter Mayer & Brendan Mayer Sep 23, 2022

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#777 - Peter Mayer & Brendan Mayer

Peter Mayer & Brendan Mayer are special guests on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Ladies and gentlemen, we’re honored you’re here. Thank you for tuning into The Paul Leslie Hour home of interviews with the most fascinating artists of our time, for 18 years and counting.

On this episode we welcome two wonderful singer-songwriters. They each perform and record as solo artists, but they also perform occasionally as a duo. Peter Mayer & Brendan Mayer (pronounced just like ‘mayor’) are here! This is the first time in the history of this show that we are welcoming a father and son in the same interview.

Peter Mayer & Brendan Mayer released an acclaimed album entitled Long Story Short on the Little Flock Music label. They’ll be talking about that just a bit and a whole lot more.

Hey, folks did you know that the key ingredient to The Paul Leslie Hour carrying on is… you? That’s right. Be a patron of the spoken word and art of interviewing. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you.

#776 - Barry Cuda Sep 21, 2022

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#776 - Barry Cuda

The Barry Cuda Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Okay!

We’ve got something really special, okay? This one went out on the radio years and years ago and has not been heard since, okay?

So, we take you down to the island of Key West for a good look at boogie woogie, blues, ragtime and barrelhouse pianist Barry Cuda….okay? One of Key West's most respected acts, Barry Cuda has been bringing the piano rock of Louisiana and the blues of Chicago down to the Florida Keys, ohhhhhhh kayyyyyy. Sounds more than okay to me.

This interview was recorded outside B. O.'s Fish Wagon in Key West, we invite you to tune in for a great interview from Barry Cuda. This has been digitally remastered for your listening enjoyment, okay?

Okay, you can be a patron of independent interviewing and the spoken word, okay? Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you for listening and supporting, okay?

If it’s okay with you, we’re going to go ahead and start the episode. Okay.

#775 - Patty Farmer Sep 19, 2022

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#775 - Patty Farmer

The Patty Farmer interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. Today we present an interview from the archives. It’s your right to listen.

Now, ladies and gentlemen this is Paul E. Leslie’s interview with author Patty Farmer. She is the author of the book The Persian Room Presents: An Oral History of New York’s Most Magical Night Spot. The Persian Room at the Plaza Hotel was one of the swankest spots, where many legendary entertainers performed and held court.

Okay, you’ve got a right to know that The Paul Leslie Hour is an entirely independent outlet. Be a patron of the arts and help keep this going. Go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you!

All right, now you came here for a reason. You’ve got a right to listen to this interview with Miss Patty Farmer. Let’s start this.

#774 - Scott Kirby - Third Interview Sep 16, 2022

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#774 - Scott Kirby - Third Interview

Scott Kirby is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour, Third Interview!

This is the place to be, tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour.

You’re about to observe Paul’s third interview with singer-songwriter, recording artist, entertainer and musician Scott Kirby. Yep, yep.

Scott Kirby is one of the very talented artists on the Little Flock Music record label, and has a much anticipated new album due out in 2023.

Did you know that this show is made possible by you, the listeners? Be a patron of the spoken arts. Go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support and help continuing to make this fully independent media possible.

Let’s go down to the Roasting Room in Bluffton, South Carolina. It’s time for the third go-around with Scott Kirby, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Enjoy the show.