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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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#273 - Winston Groom Jul 05, 2019

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273 - Winston Groom

Today marks the 25th anniversary of the movie Forrest Gump.

It was July 5, 1994 that Forrest Gump debuted in theaters nationwide. Directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, the movie was based on the 1986 novel Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. To this day Forrest is an iconic figure of our popular culture and one of the most beloved characters of all time.

I invite you into the home of Winston Groom who was kind enough to have me on a very hot April day in Coastal Alabama. Forrest and Winston have a lot in common. Both of them are natural storytellers. Neither has much pretension. Both can say without a doubt "at least I didn't lead no humdrum life."

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#272 - Jacquie Wansley of Coca-Cola Jul 03, 2019

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272- Jacquie Wansley of Coca-Cola

Watching the series finale of the television show "Mad Men" really got me thinking about the history, traditions, marketing, advertising and image of Coca-Cola, undoubtedly the world's most popular branded beverage. Back in 2015 I had the opportunity along with Corina, to interview Jacquie Wansley who was then the Group Marketing Manager for the World of Coca-Cola in Atlanta, Georgia. She is now the Public Affairs and Communications Manager of Global Licensing and Retail at The Coca-Cola Company.

We not only got Jacquie Wansley's personal Coca-Cola story, but the opportunity to understand some of the brilliance in marketing, branding and production in a beverage the entire world identifies with. Wansley is intriguing, warm and relatable. You can meet her right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#271 - Monte Tolar Jul 01, 2019

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271 - Monte Tolar

Monte Tolar was one of the most fun loving people you could ever meet. In addition to being a longtime member of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club, he was the founder of the Houston Parrot Head Club. A friend to many, his outlook was downright infectious. He was the Creative Consultant for this "The Magic of the Music: The Birth of a Parrot Head Nation" series of interviews that broadcast in 2009. The radio series coincided with the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club, the first Parrot Head Club in existence. Monte Tolar sadly passed away in 2010 and is greatly missed by all those who knew him. I am very grateful to have the opportunity to present this interview we did all those years back.

Music from https://filmmusic.io: "Sad Trio" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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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#270 - Wayne Myers Jun 28, 2019

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270 - Wayne Myers

Wayne Myers seems like the kind of guy you would bump into at the beach. These days, that's probably something that does happen... A fan of many artists and bands, Myers grew to love the songs and performances of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. Ending up in Atlanta, he became very active with the Atlanta Parrot Head Club. A congenial guy, he was undoubtedly many people's introduction to the club, the first of its kind.

This interview was recorded and broadcast in 2009. It was a very cold and snowy day. The Atlanta Parrot Head Club was turning 20 years old. In 2019 the club will celebrate 30 years in existence. Listen to the Wayne Myers interview only on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#269 - Brad Rodgers Jun 26, 2019

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269 - Brad Rodgers

This interview with Brad Rodgers was recorded and originally broadcast on the radio in 2009. When we began interviewing Buffett's most ardent fans one name was continuously put forth- Brad Rodgers. Here is a man who has fully embraced the carnival spirit that Jimmy Buffett personifies. Rodgers even became noticed by those associated with the Buffett organization. Brad Rodgers was hired to entertain before Buffett concerts shooting t-shirts into the crowd.

You'll enjoy meeting Brad Rodgers. His personality is infectious and he's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#268 - Joel Oates Jun 24, 2019

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268 - Joel Oates

Joel Oates makes for an entertaining interview and is a natural storyteller. A longtime music fan, he discovered the words and music of Jimmy Buffett and was hooked. The first Buffett fan club started in Atlanta: The Atlanta Parrot Head Club. Joel Oates was in the club from the beginning. He also has many stories from his time as the roadie for the band A1A which was exploding during the beginning of the Parrot Head madness. Joel Oates holds the distinction of attending every single Meeting of the Minds, the annual Parrot Head convention, originally started in New Orleans and now held in Key West.

This interview was recorded and broadcast 10 years ago to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club. 10 years later, this interview is as humorous and entertaining as ever. It's right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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#267 - Ann Gotthelf Jun 21, 2019

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267 - Ann Gotthelf

This interview with Ann Gotthelf is from a radio series called “The Magic of the Music, the Birth of a Parrot Head Nation.” In this series we explored the formation of the very first Parrot Head Club, the Atlanta Parrot Head Club. For the uninitiated, a Parrot Head is a Jimmy Buffett fan.

Ann Gotthelf or as many called her "Mother Parrot" sadly passed away in January 2019. She was by all accounts a lovely person. She was a true Buffett fan. Few could say they witnessed one of his pre-fame and fortune concerts in the Southeast, but Ann Gotthelf did and remained a devoted fan her entire life.

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#266 - Jeff Pike Jun 19, 2019

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266 - Jeff Pike

Jeff Pike is an Atlanta singer-songwriter and performing artist. Jeff Pike began developing a reputation as THE entertainer and singer to see if you liked Jimmy Buffett's music. Jeff could play a lot of the more obscure songs and with a personality that was uniquely his own. These performances fed the flames of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club, the first Jimmy Buffett fan club in history.

This interview was broadcast 10 years ago in the first episode in a series entitled "The Magic of the Music: The Birth of a Parrot Head Nation." It is being brought out of the archives prior to the Atlanta Parrot Head Club's 30th anniversary.

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#265 - Scott Nickerson Jun 17, 2019

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265 - Scott Nickerson

Scott Nickerson is a drummer, harmonica player, vocalist and founder of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club and the national/international network of fan clubs known as Parrot Heads in Paradise. This interview was recorded in 2009 prior to the 20th anniversary of the Atlanta Parrot Head Club. Now ten years later, the Atlanta club is turning 30! Scott Nickerson talks about the formation of what would become The Parrot Head Nation. You just never can tell.

The interview is available only on The Paul Leslie Hour. Check it out and wonder where the time goes.

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#264 - Peter Mayer - Passages Jun 14, 2019

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264 - Peter Mayer "Passages" Special

Peter Mayer is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, performing & recording artist and multiple time guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. His latest release on the Little Flock Music label is entitled "Passages" and shows a different side of this very versatile artist. "Passages" is a body of spiritual songs inspired by passages from the Bible.

In this conversation, which Peter admits made him uneasy, he shares many inner thoughts on his intentions with this project, our daily walk, and faith. Along the way we play excerpts from select tracks from the album.

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