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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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#763 - Ari Hest Aug 22, 2022

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#763 - Ari Hest

Ari Hest is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Don’t tell me you’re not here, because I know you are! You’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour and we thank you.

We have an interview from the archives with independent singer-songwriter Ari Hest. Hailing from the Bronx, Ari Hest has been at it for more than 20 years. His records are sought out by true music lovers. He also released a Grammy-nominated album entitled “Silver Skies Blue,” a duets album with Judy Collins.

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Enjoy the interview with Ari Hest!

#762 - Jessica Meuse Aug 19, 2022

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#762 - Jessica Meuse

Jessica Meuse is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Ahhhh. Here we are, starting up another episode of The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got an exclusive interview with musical sensational Jessica Meuse. A singer, songwriter, performing and recording artist, you’re going to just love meeting this talented, lovely hardworking artist.

The Paul Leslie Hour really encourages you to like, subscribe, and follow Jessica on all of her social channels to stay up-to-date on her new music and where she’ll be performing next! Remember, Meuse is spelled M-E-U-S-E.

You can also help keep this show going. Just go to thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you!

The moment is here, folks. Introducing…Jessica Meuse.

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.

#761 - Ilo Ferreira Aug 17, 2022

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#760 - Ilo Ferreira

The Ilo Ferreira Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

What you’re about to hear is an audio artifact, recorded in Boston, Massachusetts for a radio broadcast in 2009. Paul E. Leslie was the first American radio guy to interview Ilo Ferreira, a singer-songwriter of immense talent. So, Ilo Ferreira is from a group of islands off of the coast of West Africa that form the nation of Cape Verde. Cape Verde has a strong Portuguese influence and a vibrant music scene.

It was in 2006 when singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett and friends were in Cape Verde hoping to meet the legendary singer of Morna, Cesaria Evora. Joining him on this adventure was Chris Blackwell of Island Records who made Bob Marley world famous, Tom Freston of MTV renown and author and entertainment executive Bill Flanagan.

One night at a Cape Verde restaurant, Ilo Ferreira got on the small stage to sing and play his guitar. Buffett and his friends became enamored with the young singer, not just his voice, but also by his original songs. On

September 8, 2007 Jimmy Buffett welcomed Ilo Ferreira to perform as special guest at the Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts. The thousands in attendance responded immediately to Ilo. They next year, Ilo began recording songs produced by Tony Brown and Mac McAnally.

These days Ilo Ferreira is still performing in the United States and elsewhere. He joined Paul to talk about his life and his debut EP entitled "Ilo" released on Mailboat Records.

This interview was recorded on June 26, 2009 in Boston, Massachusetts - the city where Ilo was first heard by an American audience. You will hear Ilo Ferreira's incredible story. Ilo proves great music transcends languages, nationalities and age.

If you can help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going - please do so. Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support And now : At long last, this interview sees the light of day! 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.

#760 - Sunny Jim White Aug 15, 2022

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#760 - Sunny Jim White

The Sunny Jim Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? If you are, and you’re sitting down:We’d like you to stand up and take a bow. Thank you for tuning in to The Paul Leslie Hour, your source for optional entertainment for 18 years and counting. We’d like to thank you for being here. Oh and hello to Frank McInvale!

We have a very special interview from the archives with just a fabulous guy, singer-songwriter James White, better known to many of you as Sunny Jim. This interview was recorded on-location amid the crowds and sonic jubilation of performing musicians and fans at the annual music festival "Stars Fell on Alabama.” What a festival that was, although it’s no longer going on.

Paul spoke with James "Sunny Jim" White at the restaurant LuLu's in Gulf Shores, Alabama. LuLu’s of course is Lucy Buffett’s restaurant. When they did this short and sweet interview Sunny Jim and Paul didn’t even sit down. That’s just the way it went down.

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You’re going to enjoy this interview with Sunny Jim. It’s a lot of fun and we hope it’s a great part of your day. Let’s go back there to that event, Stars Fell on Alabama.

#759 - Tim Sommer Aug 12, 2022

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#759 - Tim Sommer

Tim Sommer is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Yeah, boy, ya are!  Thanks for droppin’ in on YOUR Paul Leslie Hour!

This time around, your host Paul E. Leslie just loves welcoming Tim Sommer, he’s a writer and music and cultural journalist.

Tim Sommer is the author of the new book ONLY WANNA BE WITH YOU: The Inside Story of Hootie & The Blowfish. This is the fascinating, detailed story of Hootie & The Blowfish.

Hey, let’s keep The Paul Leslie Hour going! Just go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support And we thank you from the bottom of the heart. Yes…

Enjoy the show.

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.

#758 - Lennie Gallant Aug 10, 2022

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#758 - Lennie Gallant

The Lennie Gallant Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Whether you answer or not, it doesn’t change the fact that you are listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to it and thank you for tuning in.

We have an interview from the archives with a Canadian singer-songwriter, Lennie Gallant. The way he puts it, he feels he was put here to write songs. From Prince Edward Island, Lennie Gallant has really made some exceptional records full of songs that are everything from lively to introspective. His music has been featured in film, television and theatrical works. Singer-Songwriter Jimmy Buffett recorded a cover of Lennie’s song “Mademoiselle Voulez-Vous Danser?

In the interview you’re about to hear, Paul E. Leslie had a very casual and relaxed conversation with Lennie Gallant and we hope you enjoy listening.

You can help The Paul Leslie Hour by going to thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you for keeping these wheels rolling.

And now, a great artist - Lennie Gallant. Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#757 - Scott Kirby Returns Aug 08, 2022

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#757 - Scott Kirby Returns

The Scott Kirby Interview & Unplugged Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

A few of you asked about the mythical lost Scott Kirby “live and unplugged” tape. What’s that? It’s when Paul E. Leslie invited singer-songwriter, guitarist, performer and Little Flock recording artist Scott Kirby to do an interview, and also come in, ya know, face-to-face and play some great music “recorded” live and unplugged. So Scott Kirby, being the great fellow that he is accepted the offer. He brought with him ‘Country’ Dave Edminsten who accompanied on guitar. It would be the second appearance by Scott Kirby on one of Paul’s shows. Will there be a third? Hmmm.

Along with the interview that hasn’t been heard since the radio broadcast, you’re going to hear some incredible singing and playing. Be sure to check out www.scottkirby.com if you dig the songs.

Also, while you’re checking out the world wide web, you may want to cruise over to www.thepaulleslie.com/support The Paul Leslie Hour depends on listeners just like you. Every little, medium or more amount keeps the show going strong.

Now, it’s time that this precious recording find it’s way out into the world yet again. Here it is folks.

#756 - Toni Holt Kramer Aug 05, 2022

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#756 - Toni Holt Kramer

Toni Holt Kramer is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got a great show for you today with special guest Toni Holt Kramer. She’s a woman who has had a remarkable experience. I think one word that does a great job of explaining her? Communicator. She’s a great communicator and a lot of fun to talk to. She’s rubbed shoulders with just about everybody, and when you hear her in conversation with Paul E. Leslie, you’ll understand why Toni Holt Kramer makes for a perfect guest on this show!

Real quick, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by people just like you. You can assist the efforts to really promote the show and get all of this content out there, as we look at year number 19, God willing. Just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you for listening and supporting.

Now, let’s not keep a lady like Toni Holt Kramer waiting. I just know Paul is chomping at the bit for you to hear this interview, so let’s all enjoy.

#755 - Bryan Bishop Aug 03, 2022

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#755 - Bryan Bishop

The Bryan Bishop Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Oh! Welcome! Thank you for listening to The Paul Leslie Hour, home of interviews with interesting folks going back almost since the beginning of the 21st century.

Have you all heard about this new book from Adam Carolla? It’s entitled Everything Reminds Me of Something Paul is reading it and really tickled by it. Full review is in the works, of course. Adam Carolla was a past guest on this show, and Adam has had a long associate with our guest on this particular episode.

Bryan Bishop is sometimes known as “Bald Bryan.” He worked with broadcast personality and comedian Adam Carolla on the show “Loveline” as a call screener. His relationship with Adam Carolla continues to this day, as a contributing cast member on The Adam Carolla Show podcast.

We love “behind-the-scenes” looks and Bryan certainly has a lot of perspective. He joins us to talk about his storied career and gain his thoughts on the growing new media of podcasting.

Once you listen, we wonder if you’ll get back to us on this… What do you think about the unusual phone call that Bryan screened from Loveline? Goodness…

Also, we wonder if you could help us in our efforts. You can help The Paul Leslie Hour by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support

And now, let’s hear the tape of that interview with Bryan Bishop, or as some of you call him “Bald Bryan.” Let’s all listen….

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#754 - Lorcan Otway Aug 01, 2022

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#754 - Lorcan Otway

The Lorcan Otway Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

What we have on today’s voyage is Paul E. Leslie’s interview with Lorcan Otway, who was described by The New York Times as “a courtly polymath.” Lorcan Otway is a New York City theatre owner, museum curator, and bartender. He gives a very interesting interview to Paul Leslie. Mr. Otway is the caretaker and spokesman for Theatre 80, located at 80 St. Marks Place in New York.

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A man with a name like Lorcan Otway waits for no one! Let’s hear what was said!

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