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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.

Latest Episodes:

#773 - Monica Chapman Sep 14, 2022

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#773 - Monica Chapman

The Monica Chapman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I just want to know… If you are here, just wanted you to know that you’re listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. Also just wanted you to know that the featured interview guest on this episode is Toronto-based jazz vocalist Monica Chapman. And, hey just wanted you to know this was recorded around the time she was releasing her album “P.S. I Love You.”

Paul E. Leslie wants you to know how much he appreciates you listening to this show. He also wants to let you know that any extra support is most appreciated, by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support

Now, I want you to know something. It’s time to start the show. Just thought you’d like to know.

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.

#772 - Billy Gill Returns Sep 12, 2022

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#772 - Billy Gill Returns

The Billy Gill Returns Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Okay, now that’s not a question you need to necessarily answer. Truth is, we already know the answer. We know that you’re here. We can’t necessarily see it, but we can feel it. Can you feel us here, too? No, no, no! Don’t answer the question. Think it. Feel it. Uhh, be it.

Look, we’re not just messing with you. We’re trying to introduce this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s a show that’s been going for 18 years, but it’s getting close to 19 years. We could try and pretend otherwise, but you know the truth.

This isn’t the first interview Paul E. Leslie did with Billy Gill. No, this would be the second one. I can tell a lot of you already knew this fact. Ya know, that this is the second interview with singer-songwriter Billy Gill. Now, Billy is a cool cat. You like him and hey, we do too. Look, Billy likes you.

It’s important to note that Billy likes chocolate and the Beatles. What does that say about him? It’s nothing to be ashamed about. We’re not big on being ashamed. Nor is Billy. The vibe of Billy? We like to think it suits us. It probably suits you too.

If you feel it suits you, you can also help keep The Paul Leslie Hour. These interviews are made possible by people just like you. Just go thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you!

Let’s start the interview. Billy Gill and Paul Leslie, their second time around. Enjoy, friends.

#771 - Janis Ian Sep 09, 2022

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#771 - Janis Ian

The Janis Ian Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This is The Paul Leslie Hour. I’m just going to introduce the interview Paul E. Leslie did with Janis Ian. Singer-songwriter, performing and concert performer Janis Ian talked about her perspective as an artist. Janis Ian is a multiple Grammy-award winner who has brought a lifetime of music to the masses.

This is for your listening enjoyment, so we hope you enjoy. This one originally was broadcast years ago, and we’re bringing it out on all platforms: Spotify, Apple, iHeartRadio, everywhere you can think. You know, you can help support the ongoing mission to get all of this content out there to the masses. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you.

Side note, songwriters are very important to this country, well to the world. But you know what else is important? Spending time with people and having fun. The Jarrard Burch Festival is having their signature concert on September 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM in Gainesville, Georgia. It’d be great if you could make it. Just go to jarrardburchfoundation.com for more information. We hope to see you there.

Okay. And now, a short interview with Janis Ian, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#770 - Gary P. Nunn Sep 07, 2022

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#770 - Gary P. Nunn

Gary P. Nunn is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Today’s guest is a genuine legend in Texas Music, and is considered an icon in American country music as a whole. We present Paul E. Leslie’s interview with Gary P. Nunn!

Now, Gary P. Nunn has had his successful solo records and performances, but also is known for his work with Michael Martin Murphey and the late Jerry Jeff Walker.

Gary P. Nunn has written some great songs, including "London Homesick Blues," that was used as the theme song for Austin City Limits for close to 30 years. His songs have been recorded by everyone from Wille Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, David Allan Coe, Rosanne Cash, Chris Stapleton and others.

You know what else? Listeners like you can help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going strong. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support Enjoy this interesting chat with the legendary Gary P. Nunn!

#769 - Michael Garrett Sep 05, 2022

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#769 - Michael Garrett

The Michael Garrett Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour, with never-before heard music.

It’s a great pleasure to feature Paul E. Leslie’s interview with Michael Garrett. We consider songwriters pretty darn important. Who is our guest? Singer-songwriter Michael Garrett is an underground songwriter. He has recorded and performed songs independently.

Furthermore, songs Michael Garrett wrote and co-wrote have been covered by recording artists like Jared Tyler and Jimmy Buffett. Some of you may be familiar with his grand song “Reggae-billy Hill,” that’s been discussed in great detail on BuffettNews.

On the note about songwriters, and their importance to this show and society as a whole. The Jarrard Burch Foundation is having their 21st annual Songwriters Show. This will be a great time of fellowship, fun and inspiration. It’s going down on Saturday, September 10th at 6:00 PM at the Lawn at Midland Social on 908 Grove Street in Gainesville, Georgia. Go to www.JarrardBurchFoundation.com for more info.

You know, some people have really taken upon themselves to help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. God bless ‘em. You can be among them. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support

Okay. Michael Garrett, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. It’s time.

#768 - Jody Jackson Sep 02, 2022

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#768 - Jody Jackson

Jody Jackson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

It's a very special episode folks. This time around, Paul E. Leslie interviews Jody Jackson. He’s the Executive Director of the Jarrard Burch Foundation. Mr. Jody Jackson is keeping the legacy of the late songwriters John Jarrard and Bruce Burch alive. As the foundation puts it: Live the Song, Love the Music, Lead the Cause.

This year’s annual Songwriters Show that the Jarrard Burch Foundation puts on is coming up! It’s September 10, 2022 at 6:00 PM.

The address is 908 Grove Street in Gainesville, Georgia. It’ll be an unforgettable night of storytelling and entertainment. For more information visit: www.jarrardburchfoundation.com

Can you help The Paul Leslie Hour? You’re already helping by tuning in, but if you like you can also go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support

I think it’s time for Jody Jackson. Let’s start the show, right?

For 18 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.

#767 - Gary Springer Aug 31, 2022

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#767 - Gary Springer

Gary Springer is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? That’s a big “Yup” so let’s start this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour. Why not, right?

Usually publicists are behind the scenes, but when you’ve got an outlook and life like Gary Springer has had, well… you can understand why Paul E. Leslie wanted to interview him so much.

Like his legendary father, the late John Springer, our guest today Gary Springer is a film publicist. You may have read about him on PageSix, where he told the story about how Marilyn Monroe was his babysitter.

You’ll just have to stay tuned. You’re going to love this laidback interview with Gary Springer, a real Hollywood and cinema insider.

If you’d like to help The Paul Leslie Hour, you can. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll know what to do.

This is going to feel like eavesdropping, but let’s do it. Here’s Gary Springer on The Paul Leslie Hour. Have a refreshment, maybe some popcorn. And enjoy!

#766 - Peter Mayer - “Goodbye, Hello” Aug 29, 2022

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#766 - Peter Mayer - “Goodbye, Hello”

The Peter Mayer, "Goodbye, Hello" Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? I say hello! Welcome and thank you for tuning into The Paul Leslie Hour. We have something very special for you today. This interview with singer, guitarist and recording artist Peter Mayer was broadcast on the radio back in 2009 and has not been heard since! We’re bringing it out of the archives and available to one and all.

Peter Mayer is the most frequent guest throughout the 18 plus years of this show. He had just released an incredible album on the Little Flock Music label entitled “Goodbye Hello.” Now, Peter Mayer’s Goodbye, Hello record is one of the best interpretations on Beatles classics we’ve ever heard. That’s why Paul had to sit down and talk to Peter face-to-face in order to talk about it.

You know that you can help us get more content like this out there and to the masses? We’ve got a lot more and our goal is to have everything up by Spring of 2024. You can contribute by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support You may be thinking: "but the most I can donate is $5 right now." Well, that actually covers one monthly expense that we have. We thank you for listening and supporting.

This interview with Peter Mayer was recorded at Smoke Rise Baptist Church in Stone Mountain, Georgia and it’s time that you all heard it. Let’s play the interview, right now.

#765 - YelaWolf Aug 26, 2022

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#765 - YelaWolf

YelaWolf is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Everyone’s here, let’s get this thing going! This is The Paul Leslie Hour!

You’re about to experience Paul E. Leslie’s interview with Yelawolf. We’re really excited about this episode, it’s just that simple.

Yelawolf is a marvelous musical talent, as a writer and performer. Paul was asking one of his fans, is Yelawolf better live or on recording? This gentleman replied… “both.”

Soooo… Yelawolf has upcoming tour dates around the US and even in New Zealand. This one sounds good. He’ll be at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Tennessee with his good friend Shooter Jennings, (pause) with Sometimes Y on November 17th, 2022. Check out yelawolf.com for more details

And don’t forget we need people like you to help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. You can make your contribution, any amount at www.thepaulleslie.com/support

Okay, Paul Leslie and Yelawolf. Let’s go!

#764 - Bhi Bhiman Aug 24, 2022

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#764 - Bhi Bhiman

The Bhi Bhiman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Now that we’ve made sure that you’re here, I’d like to introduce this interview Paul E. Leslie did with Bhi Bhiman. Now, he’s a singer-songwriter who got quite a lot of attention back when Paul first spun his music on the radio.

One girl wrote in and said, “Now, thiiiiis is good.” Paul was delighted to do this interview with Bhi Bhiman, and looks forward to your hearing it.

San Francisco, California singer-songwriter Bhi Bhiman is the child of Sri Lankan immigrants. He considers himself as an entertainer first, but there is a moral to the songs he writes and sings.

For the record, Paul became a fan and was in awe of Bhi Bhiman after hearing the sensational duet Bhi did with Judy Collins of the song “Hallelujah.” It may be one of the best ever.

Did you know that you, can in fact, help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going? Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support and donate any amount.

Okay, let’s get into the interview with Bhi Bhiman.