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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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#753 - Ira Ingber Jul 29, 2022

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#753 - Ira Ingber

Ira Ingber is a Special Guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Now we’re about to introduce you to guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer Ira Ingber. He’s been hard at it since he wrote his first song at 15 years of age.

Since then he’s worked with everyone from Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt and Captain Beefheart. He’s going to cover a lot of ground with your host Paul E. Leslie.

Real quick, help The Paul Leslie Hour. We depend on our audience to keep going. Visit www.thepaulleslie.com/support And now we present an interview with an endlessly creative musician, Ira Ingber! Take it away guys!

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.

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#752 - Scott Kirby Jul 27, 2022

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#752 - Scott Kirby

The Scott Kirby Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

So, we’ve got a tape for you that has some years on it, it goes back to the early 2000’s when Paul E. Leslie was first beginning his radio adventures. Someone he played from the very first episode is one of those very special singer-songwriter guitarists, Scott Kirby.

These days, Scott Kirby has around ten albums on a prestigious record label: Little Flock Music. He’s a real road warrior and does between 100 and 150 shows a year, including places all around the United States, Canada and Ireland.

You know when you meet someone and think, well he must be an interesting person! That’s the effect that Scott Kirby has on someone, and then he starts to sing his great songs. What can I say? You’re going to like him.

Just a quick announcement, you can help The Paul Leslie Hour. All you’ve got to do is go to thepaulleslie.com/support - and we thank you for listening and supporting.

Let’s hear that interview from “back when.” It’s here.

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.

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#751 - Tanna Frederick Jul 25, 2022

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#751 - Tanna Frederick

The Tanna Frederick Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Tanna Frederick is an actress who joined Paul E. Leslie to talk about her life in the world of acting. Tanna Frederick has been described in print as “a beautifully intriguing red head.” But, she says at heart she is a farm girl from Iowa.

The resulting interview with the independent actress was described by Tanna as “the most open interview” she had ever done. Well, I guess Paul is just an open kind of guy. See, you’re going to enjoy listening to these two talk.

The Paul Leslie Hour has been busy for 18 years now, creating this body of work, telling the human story. You can help us in our mission by going to www.thepaulleslie.com/support You’ll always be appreciated by The Paul Leslie Hour for making the show possible.

Well, let’s play that taped phone interview with Tanna Frederick. You’re going to love getting to know this talented artist.

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#750 - Brad "Guitar" Wilson Jul 22, 2022

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#750 - Brad "Guitar" Wilson

Brad "Guitar" Wilson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, a compendium of interviews with great people. On this episode, Paul E. Leslie interviews bluesman Brad Wilson. An immensely talented guitarist, recording artist, singer and songwriter, he’s got a new, charting album out entitled “Brad ‘Guitar’ Wilson.”

Brad Wilson brings a raw, unbridled energy to the blues art form and that comes through on his records heard on the radio worldwide. He also plays shows throughout the United States and in Europe. You’re going to enjoy meeting Brad.

Now, The Paul Leslie Hour is ramping up our efforts to be seen and heard in more places. If you are so inclined, visit http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank all of you for tuning in and for those that throw something into the tip jar.

And now, enjoy the interview with our very special guest: blues-rock musician Brad "Guitar" Wilson….Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#749 - Joan Benedict Steiger Jul 20, 2022

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#749 - Joan Benedict Steiger

The Joan Benedict Steiger Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This episode features a very brief phone interview Paul E. Leslie had with Joan Benedict Steiger.

So! Let’s all wish actress Joan Benedict Steiger a happy birthday! July 21st is her birthday. Joan Benedict Steiger has appeared in movies since the 1960s. Her television work is famous. She’s known to many for playing the role of Edith Fairchild on the show “General Hospital.” Joan Benedict Steiger has also down some work in theater. She’s received some formal training including the Rome Opera Ballet School, and then studied acting with Stella Adler and Robert Lewis, two of the founders of the famed Actors Studio.

Now, ladies and gentlemen, if you could help us with our mission, The Paul Leslie Hour is ramping up our efforts. We do need your help, if you can go to www.thepaulleslie.com/support Thank you.

Now, here it is folks. And happy birthday Joan Benedict Steiger.

#748 - Pete & Wayne Jul 18, 2022

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#748 - Pete & Wayne

The Pete & Wayne Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Knowing you, you’re here. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, supplier of broadcast interviews, as seen in The New York Times, Entertainment Tonight and HuffPost.

We have an interview Paul E. Leslie did in Key West, Florida with comedic musicians and entertainers Pete Jarvis and Wayne Hammond of the famed duo “Pete and Wayne.” They were wildly popular and played at the Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West for more than 22 years. Sadly, Wayne Hammond passed away in 2018.

This was recorded on the balcony of Sloppy Joe’s on Duval Street in Key West. The original sound quality was… well, it sounded like it was recorded on Duval Street! But, thanks to audio restoration, it sounds better than ever.

Make a beverage or cocktail and enjoy this one. I think there was some wisdom in these two comedians and musicians, Pete & Wayne. So, we hope you enjoy listening.

Keep in mind, Pete Jarvis is hitting the road this summer, with Larry Strickland. That act is called “Tipsy and the Donuts.” Be sure and tell them The Paul Leslie Hour sent you.

And of course, you can always support this program, not only by listening to this content which we thank you for doing, but also by going to thepaulleslie.com/support and that helps a lot.

Now, let’s hear that interview with Pete & Wayne, recorded in November of 2006, right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#747 - Michael McCloud Jul 15, 2022

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#747 - Michael McCloud

The Michael McCloud interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’ve got an interesting one for you on this episode, ladies and gentlemen. Paul has always been a little shy about getting it out there as you’ll soon hear why. The interviewee is Michael McCloud, a Key West original. He performs regularly at the Schooners Wharf Bar, and has for many years. He’s known for a very unique voice, creative songs and the stories he tells in between song performances.

This was recorded on location in Key West, Florida at the Schooner’s Wharf Bar in-between one of Michael McCloud’s live sets. And let’s just say Paul had…. well, he had been enjoying some cold beverages, which is what a lot of people do way down in the Keys. Maybe this was a few too many to have before an interview.

After a few drinks, Paul Leslie and his longtime friend Dèjá, like as in Deja Vu… sat down with Michael McCloud. There aren’t a lot of interviews with Michael McCloud out there, but Paul is glad he got a chance to do it with Deja. Hello, Deja! Little fact for you, this was the one and only time that Paul did a co-interview. It hasn’t happened since.

Michael McCloud writes some great songs… He can do clever and he does pensive. All great stuff. Some of his great songs include “I’ll Never Really Love You,” and “One Good Christian Man,” oh yeah and “Peace and Quiet.” He’s a great, great singer-songwriter.

He also does some great covers. You may hear him doing the Hoagy Carmichael classic “Scotch and Soda” or Steve Goodman’s “City of New Orleans,” or “Over the Rainbow.” Little fact for you: Paul Leslie’s very first radio broadcast ever, he closed that very first episode with Michael McCloud’s “Over the Rainbow.” It’s sublime. Check out Michael McCloud at michaelmccloud.com You’ll be very happy with yourself if you pick up a CD or two. Or three.

Real quick, help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. Throw a little something in the tip jar by going to thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you.

So here it is, the Michael McCloud interview. Yes, people wrote in when this broadcast. It embarrassed Paul that he was a little tipsy, but we can’t deny what’s on the tape. Let’s play it. Paul says he won’t let it happen again.

#746 - Marcia Ball Jul 13, 2022

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#746 - Marcia Ball

The Marcia Ball Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

So, we have a short interview from the archives and it’s just for you. Marcia Ball is a renowned blues singer and pianist. Paul E. Leslie has had the grand pleasure to see her a couple of times in concert, and her records are worth seeking out.

Marcia Ball was born in Orange, Texas. So she’s Texas born, but really she was raised and I guess you could she’s from Vinton, Louisiana. She has a lot of the Gulf Coast and Louisiana influence in her work. Whether she’s performing her own songs or someone else wrote, it’s distinctly Marcia Ball. People who love real music love her material and have for years.

So, this interview with Marcia Ball was taped out doors. It was recorded at this funky coffee shop in the very funky Little Five Points neighborhood of Atlanta. She was playing at the Variety Playhouse, naturally. They had just a few minutes to talk before Marcia Ball would be taking the stage.

Now, maybe you have just a minute to help support the show. We’re thankful that you’re listening to this - but we would be forever grateful to anyone who can do the extra good deed by going to thepaulleslie.com/support It keeps this show going. And right now, we’re about to embark on new goals and your help will allow us to get to that next level. Let’s start the show. Take us back there.

#745 - Mac McAnally - Third Interview Jul 11, 2022

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#745 - Mac McAnally - Third Interview

Mac McAnally makes his third appearance on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Okay, good folks welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, home of decent, quality interviews for more than 18 years. The special guest here is singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Mailboat Records recording artist Mac McAnally.

If you’ve been counting, like Paul does, this is Mac McAnally’s third interview on this show. Your host, Paul E. Leslie considers McAnally one of the greatest purveyors of semi-true stories.

Now, Mac is a man with Mississippi roots, something he shares with his longtime friend, Jimmy Buffett who was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi. And, you may remember another singer, Elvis Presley was born in the Magnolia State. So, this interview touches on somewhat disparate subjects. Like, Elvis Presley and his connections to Jimmy Buffett and that documentary JAZZ FEST: A New Orleans Story, now streaming online, that everyone is talking about. Paul won’t shut up about it. Plus some other odds and ends.

Mac McAnally has released 14 studio albums, but if you haven’t seen him live, it may make a lifelong impression on you. We’re saying so because Mac is far too humble to say it. He’s got some solo shows throughout the year. Catch him if you can, and he’s also performing with Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band throughout the year.

Just be sure and wave at Mac when Jimmy introduces him on the stage. And Mac will wave back, he always does. Well, there is a show Jimmy Buffett and the band will be doing in Antartica this December. If Mac doesn’t wave back, he’s probably just cold.

As always, you can support the Paul Leslie Hour by listening in just like you are. Yet another way, is by going to thepaulleslie.com/support and you’ll know what to do when you’re there.

It's time to answer this call. It's Mac. Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#744 - Nathan Williams Jul 08, 2022

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#744 - Nathan Williams

The Nathan Williams interview is featured on _The Paul Leslie Hour._

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour!

This is an interview from the archives with “Big” Nathan of Nathan & The Zydeco Cha-Chas. Nathan Williams, Sr. is a musical artist who records and performs in a genre called zydeco. Now zydeco music is a style that developed and evolved in Southwest Louisiana, it’s associated with Louisiana Creoles and the Native people of Louisiana. There’s nothing like it! In this interview, Big Nathan gives the ins and outs on zydeco music and his life as a Louisiana musician.

Speaking of zydeco, have you all seen the documentary Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story? It’s streaming on Amazon Prime. You’re going to hear some zydeco in that and a lot of other things.

You can always help The Paul Leslie Hour by going to thepaulleslie.com/support We thank you for listening and we thank you for supporting.

And now, we present the interview with Nathan Williams, Sr. right here on your Paul Leslie Hour. Enjoy, ladies and gentlemen.