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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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#533 - T. G. Sheppard Mar 03, 2021

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#533 - T. G. Sheppard

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

Hit recording artist T. G. Sheppard is a seasoned veteran of the music business with 21 #1 hits. T. G.'s performances and recordings have gained great critical and fan acclaim. He is considered one of the top 100 country artists of all time.

T. G. Sheppard dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about his new single "I'm A Song" from his album "Midnight in Memphis," what he learned from Elvis Presley, what makes a great singer and more.

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.

#532 - Jenny Yates Mar 01, 2021

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#532 - Jenny Yates

Jenny Yates is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Jenny Yates is an undeniable artist. An incomparable singer who is a pleasure to listen to and a magnificent songwriter. She's sung, performed and recorded her own music. Her album "Out of the Blue" has been well received.

Yates is an award-winning hit songwriter. Many are aware of the hit song Garth Brooks recorded, "Standing Outside the Fire," which he wrote with her. Yates has co-written more than a dozen songs with Brooks, but has also written with such luminaries as the late Andrew Gold as well as blues artist Keb 'Mo,' and the legendary Janis Ian.

Many in the country music world recorded songs written or co-written by Jenny Yates: Kathy Mattea, Sammy Kershaw, Dan Seals, Gary Morris, Pam Tillis, Wynnona, Moe Bandy, Eddie Rabbitt and others.

This interview is in-depth and will hopefully not be the only exchange with this super talent. We're also treated to some solo acoustic / vocal performances with Jenny Yates. She's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour and you're invited to listen.

#531 - Elliot Mintz Returns Feb 26, 2021

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#531 - Elliot Mintz Returns

The second interview with Elliot Mintz is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview with Elliot Mintz was, in part, to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com

They say that Hans Lippershey was likely the inventor of the telescope. Hans brought us just a little closer to those magnificent stars that light up our nights. For all of Lippershey’s ability, his invention could not bring us nearly so close to the stars as that celebrity magnifier, Elliot Mintz.

Elliot began his life, just as the stars, on the eastern horizon, New York, to be exact. His journey would guide him to the west coast and Los Angeles, California. The focus of his interests lead him into radio, the power of his talent lead him to bring great names like John Coltrane, John Wayne, Jack Nicholson and Stevie Wonder into greater clarity for a world of fans.

In his career he has expanded to multimedia, namely television and also media consultancy. Join us as we views the life and experiences of the Telescope of Timeless Talent: Elliot Mintz.

#530 - Te Kay Feb 24, 2021

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#530 - Te Kay

The Te Kay Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview with Te Kay was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com

Allow us to introduce a digital artist and visionary. A man who sculpts with binary, paints with hues of electronic color and light, a man who brings sound and images to people globally. Meet Te Kay. The artist and designer of elliotmintz.com.

His work on elliotmintz.com has created a journey, an adventure. He has created more than simply another stop on the information highway. If the internet is a yellow brick road, Te Kay has designed the Emerald City. He did so with a portable, virtual juke box full of magic and entertainment. Magic, indeed, is what he has done. He has resurrected many old tapes…some unmarked, containing interviews, music and memories and arranged them in the halls of elliotmintz.com for visitors to enjoy, where ever they may be.

Let’s meet the man behind the curtains…Te Kay.

#529 - Michael Levine Feb 22, 2021

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#529 - Michael Levine

The Michael Levine Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview with Michael Levine was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com

It isn’t the fine diamonds or the crystalline face of the watch that gets the job done. It is the unseen mechanism inside that functions. Publicists are an unseen mechanism that make the entertainment industry work. The blurb in the newspaper, the piece in the magazine, the mention on your favorite late-night television show are all masterminded by the craftsmen of public relations.

One of the biggest names in the Hollywood PR world would have to be Michael Levine. His company, Levine Communications Office, has represented some of the most iconic names in entertainment. Trusting in the master craftsman were Michael Jackson, Charlton Heston and George Carlin among others.

Michael Levine is the author of seventeen books. His numerous radio, television and print appearances have made Michael Levine an authority on the media, fame and public relations.

Now, let us join Michael Levine, craftsman of public relations.

#528 - DJ Jim Ladd Feb 19, 2021

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#528 - DJ Jim Ladd

The DJ Jim Ladd interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview with DJ Jim Ladd was to document the launch of the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com

DJ Jim Ladd strikes a chord with the attuned ear. He has the ability to use songs like a painter uses a palette and the time he is on the air is a canvas. His perception isn’t the product of a commercial routine but a deep and abiding conviction for relaying quality music to his audience. He knows, instinctively, the sound of powerful music.

The times in which we live may be constrained to a commercial setlist but D.J. Jim Ladd will not and never has allowed himself to be narrowed to the sound of convention. He plays music from throughout the rock and roll landscape. DJ Jim Ladd has inhabited the radio airwaves since 1969, first heard on KNAC and later heard on FM stations like KLOS, KMET and KMPC. Ladd is one of the last champions of freeform radio and the idea that radio is for the listener. He has slipped the noose of an ever tightening terrestrial radio and is now heard on Sirius XM by those that seek liberated radio, today.

DJ Jim Ladd has interviewed many noteworthy people including John Lennon, Jackson Browne, Roger Waters, Stephen Stills, George Harrison and a great many others including Elliot Minz on several occasions throughout the years. Ladd says he learned the art of interviewing in part from Elliot Mintz. The filmed interview entitled “Mintz on Mintz” can be found on elliotmintz.com. It was conducted by Ladd in Elliot’s home. It is an in-depth examination of all things Mintz.

Don’t touch that dial, DJ Jim Ladd is up next.

#527 - Roy of Hollywood Feb 17, 2021

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#527 - Roy of Hollywood

The Roy of Hollywood Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

This interview with Roy of Hollywood was conducted relating to publicizing the official Elliot Mintz website: www.elliotmintz.com

In an era of bottled radio entertainment, the standard audio fare can be had by the case. It is the flat champagne of the establishment vineyard. The era calls for a free spirit. Enter Roy Tuckman (better known as Roy of Hollywood to his radio listeners.)

Leave the taste for common radio at home. Roy does not do the “norm.” His work expresses his passions and interests. That doesn’t mean that he dominates the airtime. Like a conductor on a train, Roy drives the show, he doesn’t feel the need to get out and push.

A veteran of radio for more than 40 years, Roy of Hollywood goes on at midnight in what has been called “radio for night people.” His program is called “Something’s Happening,” heard in Southern California on KPFK 90.7 FM.

Rather than talking himself, Roy of Hollywood prefers to play interviews, poetry readings, lecture tapes and even old radio broadcasts of mystical people like Alan Watts and Jack Gariss. Consciousness and the mind are explored.

In a rare interview, Roy of Hollywood shares the great moments and memories of his career in radio, his notions and opinions on culture and its icons. Get onboard for a ride through the mind and magic of Roy of Hollywood.

#526 - Clay Eals Feb 15, 2021

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#526 - Clay Eals

Clay Eals is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Clay Eals is the author of the biography Steve Goodman: Facing the Music. He dropped in on The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about Goodman who was one of America's greatest performers and songwriters. Goodman wrote such songs as "City of New Orleans," "You Never Even Called Me By My Name," "Banana Republics," and "A Dying Cubs Fan's Last Request," just to name a few.

Goodman fans, and all who love great music will enjoy this 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.

#525 - Randy C. Moore Returns Feb 12, 2021

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#525 - Randy C. Moore Returns

Randy C. Moore returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

He's as authentic as can be, and so are his songs. Randy C. Moore returns and this time he sings a few of the songs from his new album "Lufkin."

If there's anything Randy C. Moore can do with great ease, it's connect with an audience. This is a refreshing, honest interview and heartfelt performances from a great songman.

He's Randy C. Moore and he's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

#524 - Norm Fineman Feb 10, 2021

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#524 - Norm Fineman

Norm Fineman is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour, with a special stand-up comedy performance!

If you've spent more than a few minutes with Norm Fineman, you've smiled and laughed. He loves comedy and it's a great honor to have him here to share his humor.

This episode begins with stand-up comedy and then segued into a brief, but energizing interview... right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

You'll love Norm Fineman. How could you not?