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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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#723 - David Sanborn May 20, 2022

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#723 - David Sanborn

The David Sanborn Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. Thank you for being here.

A little news folks, there’s a brand new season of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” on Netflix. Like a lot of you, Paul will be checking it out. Get in touch and let us know what you think.

So, that calls to mind this interview with a true jazz legend: David Sanborn - as a matter of fact, Sanborn used to regularly sit in with Paul Shaffer’s band on the old late night Letterman shows. Now, David Sanborn is a man who loves music. As a composer, performer on his chosen instrument, the saxophone or as a recording artist with more than 2 dozen album releases — the man has fans around the world.

Recognition? He’s received six Grammy Awards, has had 8 Gold albums and 1 Platinum album. He’s toured with artists as diverse as the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and Stevie Wonder. As a session artists, he’s appeared on the albums of everyone from James Taylor to Billy Joel. In this interview, Paul caught up with David Sanborn backstage to have a talk about his musical roots right before a great concert.

The interview is about to begin, but first be sure and visit thepaulleslie.com/support We appreciate everyone who is contributing and listening, too.

Now let’s go backstage with David Sanborn. It’s time!

#722 - Eddie Brill May 18, 2022

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#722 - Eddie Brill

The Eddie Brill Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Did you all hear about the new season of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman”? Word is that it will be out May 20th on Netflix.

To think of David Letterman is to think of Eddie Brill, who Paul got a chance to interview. This was originally broadcast on the radio. Eddie Brill is a comedian, but as you’ll soon be able to tell from this interview…he is a man with a lot of stories to tell. He seems to be a busy man. Just look at his resume! Not only a comedian, for years he was the warm-up comic on The Late Show with David Letterman.

Eddie Brill not only performs his brand of stand-up comedy regularly throughout the United States and the United Kingdom, but in many parts of the world.

In this interview Eddie Brill talked about not only his comedy, but also his appreciation for the talent of other stand up comedians.. He also talked about his work with Reader’s Digest and appearing as a cartoon on the show Dr. Katz: Professional Therapist.

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We think you will agree with us that Eddie Brill is a comic of and for the people… and we hope you enjoy this in-depth interview!

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.

#721 - Rob Burnett May 16, 2022

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#721 - Rob Burnett

The Rob Burnett Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Hey, folks! Thanks for tuning in and dropping in on… The Paul Leslie Hour. David Letterman and his company Worldwide Pants are household names. Dave has been in the news lately because his show on Netflix, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction is debuting the fourth season on May 20, 2022.

Some years ago, Paul had a chance to speak with Rob Burnett of Worldwide Pants, Incorporated. Rob Burnett is a man who has worn a lot of hats, or as we say in this interview, has a lot of titles, but what you’ll find is a man who seems to really enjoy his work…whatever it may be. Many people know Rob Burnett as a producer or the President & CEO of Worldwide Pants, the company owned by enduring talk show host David Letterman.

In this talk, Rob talked with Paul about his project We Made This Movie. We Made This Movie is about five high school seniors who create what they believe will be a blockbuster movie. Perhaps they are overestimating their own importance, but they decide to film every single “behind-the-scenes” moment. This is where the real magic is, and we hope you not only take a moment to listen to Mr. Burnett talking about the film, but also will watch it for yourself!

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And now enjoy our talk with Rob Burnett, right here.

#720 - Greezy Joe Returns May 13, 2022

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#720 - Greezy Joe Returns

Greezy Joe Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Well, hello all of you, this is The Paul Leslie Hour! Thanks for dropping by!

You’re about to hear Paul’s second interview with singer-songwriter Greezy Joe! The first interview was around 17 or 18 years ago, but the two recently reunited in Bluffton, South Carolina. Greezy Joe is a former Navy Officer who flew the F/A-18 Hornet. He’s also an exceptional writer of escapism songs with a tropical lyrical style. Joe has a new album out entitled “Blue Water.”

Hey, you can keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. Simply go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank everyone who is contributing.

Now, let’s take you to beautiful, sunny South Carolina where this outdoor interview occurred. Gentlemen, are you ready?

#719 - Coby Glass May 11, 2022

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#719 - Coby Glass

Coby Glass is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Hello friends and neighbors, coming at you from the Holy City, it’s The Paul Leslie Hour.

On this episode, Paul will be sitting down with Coby Glass, a professional Charleston, South Carolina tour guide. Now, Coby Glass has a great knowledge of Charleston and also one of the most storied beverages in all of human history: beer.

Here are some credentials of Mr. Coby Glass. He’s a Certified Cicerone, a Licensed Charleston Tour Guide, Palmetto Guild member, and a Consumer Psychologist. More simply, as Coby commonly puts it: he’s “Lovin’ Life as Always”

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Now, let’s go to the Tavern at Rainbow Row on 120 East Bay Street in Charleston. Let's meet this Coby Glass. All right, let's go guys!

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#718 - Brian Ray May 09, 2022

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#718 - Brian Ray

The Brian Ray Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

We’re honored to have you tuning in for an especially magical episode featuring an ultra talent in live and recorded music: Brian Ray.

Paul was asked not long ago, who he has interviewed that was “Just plain cool.” Paul thought about it and said, “Hmmm. Coolest, you said?” He was reminded of an in-person interview he recorded with Brian Ray at a Ritz Carlton hotel back in 2005. As you’ll soon hear, Brian Ray is just a cool, laidback kind of guy. Well, he did grow up in Southern California.

Now, about Brian Ray… He’s a guitarist, singer, songwriter, recording artist, producer. He’s appeared on some great recordings of artists ranging from Etta James, Paul McCartney, Steve Goodman, Willy DeVille, Stephen Bishop, Smokey Robinson and Shakira, etcetera! He’s also toured with Paul McCartney for the last 20 years playing lead, rhythm and bass guitar.

Brian was on tour with Paul McCartney and was kind enough to meet up with Paul. Jeff Pike, Paul’s good buddy recorded the interview as well as some acoustic / vocal performances.

At the time of the interview you’re about to hear, Brian Ray was releasing his debut solo album, “Mondo Magneto.” You’ll get to hear a couple of those songs “recorded live.” You’ll probably want to get the record, which you can get on Amazon or Apple Music. It’s a really phenomenal record featuring some great songwriting, one song even features the late Etta James.

You can also, if you feel up to it, help us in our mission to keep telling the human story. Just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank everyone who is contributing.

We really hope you enjoy this show with the talented and laidback Brian Ray. Let’s get into the show, shall we?

#717 - Timothy B. Schmit May 06, 2022

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#717 - Timothy B. Schmit

Timothy B. Schmit is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome and thank you for tuning into The Paul Leslie Hour!

Our special guest on this episode is singer-songwriter Timothy B. Schmit. A bassist and vocalist with such legendary acts as Poco and Eagles, he's also toured with Toto, Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band and Jimmy Buffett.

He’s got a new record of all original songs: "Day By Day" that's out now. He’ll be talking with Paul about it, and more.

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It's time for an interview with a great singer and songwriter: Timothy B. Schmit. Right here. Right now.

#716 - Paul T. Leslie May 04, 2022

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#716 - Paul T. Leslie

Paul T. Leslie is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Before we start the show, here are some words from American Founding Father George Washington. I’m quoting here: “If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” That comes from the Newburgh Address—March 15th of 1783.

Our guest is a believer in free speech, and our inalienable rights. Our host Paul Leslie has an interview on this episode with Paul T. Leslie. Another Paul Leslie? Could this be? Well, you'll just have to listen.

This interview with Paul T. Leslie is a long time coming, but we’re glad it’s here. These topics are heavy, but the kinds of questions that The Paul Leslie Hour likes to explore.

Just a brief announcement folks, you can keep this show coming by going to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support We thank everyone who is contributing.

Okay, ladies and gentlemen...it's time for the interview.

#715 - Tim Glancey May 02, 2022

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#715 - Tim Glancey

The Tim Glancey Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Coming right out of the beautiful southeast and landing where you happen to be, it’s a pleasure to welcome you to the show. We hope you enjoy your time here. We have an interview from the archives with the late Tim Glancey, sometimes known as Tim the Magic Magician.

This was originally broadcast on the radio. We’re making it available to everyone on all of the listening platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio and everywhere else.

Tim Glancey was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1958 and passed away in Key West, Florida in the year 2017. He was 58 years old. Tim Glancey was a magician and entertainer. He also lead walking tours in Key West, Florida. One particularly renowned tour was called “Trails of Margaritaville.” That walking tour took people to many of the places in Key West that played a part in the history of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. As you’ll hear in this interview, Jimmy Buffett did, in fact, play a part in Tim’s story.

Paul first met Tim Glancey face-to-face at a place that used to exist called Hemingway’s Tropical Bar and Grill in Marietta, Georgia. That meeting was part of what lead to this interview that was recorded in Key West, Florida. Paul was very honored to sit down and chat with Tim about his very interesting life. Tim Glancey made quite an impression on people and brought a lot of magic into the world. … Okay. Let’s go back to the time this was recorded.

#714 - Dr. John McGrail Apr 29, 2022

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#714 - Dr. John McGrail

The Dr. John McGrail Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour

Hello ladies and gentlemen around the world, this. is. The Paul Leslie Hour. Our sincerest hope is that this episode finds you well and that it serves you. We present Paul’s interview with John McGrail.

John McGrail is a hypnotherapist and wellness coach who joined us to talk about how he uses hypnotherapy to improve people’s lives. In this interview he talks about his book The Synthesis Effect he also remarks about how life is supposed to be fun. As you’ll soon hear, McGrail explains that this doesn’t mean it’s a life of hedonism, but rather life should be full of joy from being excited about the day and what we do.

Although most of the interviews we do are about the arts, entertainment and culture, it’s wonderful to occasionally do an interview with someone who can really change your life. You know, you can help us a little, right? If you’re so inclined just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support Thanks to everyone who is contributing.

And now, Paul Leslie’s interview with a hypnotherapist. Here it is!