Episodes

  • #1,002 - Zachary Richard

    Zachary Richard joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

    Are you here? Well, in truth. We already know. You’re here tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome!

    We’ve got an interview with Zachary Richard, a cultural activist, singer-songwriter and poet who writes and sings in English and French, with deep roots to his native Louisiana. He’ll be talking about the purpose of his art, and also what it was like recording a duet with Céline Dion, and his friendship with the late Jimmy Buffett.

    By the way, Zachary Richard will be performing at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Friday, May 3rd. Find out about Jazz Fest.

    You can also support The Paul Leslie Hour and give yourself and others the gift of stories. Just go here and we thank you

    Now, let’s get into the 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.

  • #1,001 - Johnny Sansone

    Johnny Sansone joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

    Are you here? Must be! Hello fans of the spoken word, this is The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode number 1,001 and we’ve got New Orleans blues great Johnny Sansone joining us! 

Johnny is great. Check out his latest record “Into Your Blues,” oh and you’ll want to check out the Johnny Sansone Band in the Blues Tent on Saturday, May 4th at this year’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival! Check out n-o-j-a-z-z-f-e-s-t dot com!

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    You ready for Johnny? Yeah, you are! I am. We are. Let’s roll.

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  • #1,000 - Dick Carlson

    Dick Carlson is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

    Are you here? The Paul Leslie Hour is. 1,000 times over we are. Welcome to Episode number 1,000!

    The Paul Leslie Hour has released manifold interviews through the years. We’ve welcomed authors, musicians, actors, presidential candidates, and a myriad of other interesting people. Today we hit a milestone.

    None of this would have been worth it or even possible without you, the audience. Thank you. We are honored anytime that you’re here. And if you want to help us as we move onward from here, go here and give yourself and others the gift of stories. Thank you.

    As we’ve built this mountain of stories, our guest today has earned his place at the top of the heap. He’s been an orphan, an adoptee, a journalist, a lobbyist, a diplomat, the director of Voice Of America, a husband, a single father, a grandfather, a family man, a patriot, and a mentor. Our guest bears good fruit with an illustrious life and believes in judging a person based on how far he goes. He’s the father of Buckley and Tucker Carlson. Our 1,000th guest is quite a man.

    Get in your favorite chair, grab a drink, light up your pipe, take your favorite listening device on a walk or take a drive, and get ready to enjoy the interview of interviews, AND NOW, let’s hear the voices we’ve been waiting for - Paul Edward Leslie…and Mr. Dick Carlson in comfortable conversation.

    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.

  • #999 - Sharon Sneed (Mom)

    Are you here? Heeyyyyy! Welcome to episode 999 of The Paul Leslie Hour!

    We’re presenting an interview with the person on this earth that Paul has known the longest time. That’s right. It’s an interview with Paul’s mom.

    Her friends call her Sharon, and it’s been said that she has “the gift of smiles.” But, well she’s got some interesting insight on joyfulness, enjoying life, dealing with disappointment, and the pursuit of happiness.

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    And now, let’s see what Paul’s mom had to say on this morning call. Let’s listen, shall we?

  • #998 - Robert Davi - Third Interview

    Robert Davi third interview on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? By sheer virtue of you hearing these words, we know that you’re here tuned into episode #998 of The Paul Leslie Hour, featuring our third interview with singer and actor Robert Davi!

    You can see Robert Davi in the film Bardejov a new movie that tells the true story of a little Jewish town in Slovakia and their fight for existence during the Holocaust. Bardejov will be releasing on video-on-demand March 19, 2024.

    You can assist The Paul Leslie Hour in our ongoing effort to help people tell their stories. All you have to do is go to thepaulleslie.com/support and we thank you.

    And now, buckle up for this interview with Robert Davi. Here’s a disclaimer for you: Robert was in a “peculiar” mood at the beginning of this interview. We’ll cover a lot of topics in this episode. Let’s hear from a guy who has never been afraid to speak his mind: Robert Davi.

  • #997 - Joe Mendozza

    Joe Mendozza is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

    Are you here? Once you’re “here,” we begin The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Welcome to episode 997 of The Paul Leslie Hour - close to quadruple digits now!

    Sometimes in life you happen to bump into interesting people. That’s kind of, in a way, what The Paul Leslie Hour is all about. We’re all moving around the crust of this earth and that’s when the occasional “bump” happens.

    We’re going to introduce you to Joe Mendozza, a bona fide raconteur. He’s a renaissance man, repurposer, futures trader, and oh, he’s definitely a music lover. He’s seen more than 1,000 concerts - and counting. As you’re about to hear, Joe Mendozza has some interesting perspectives and great stories.

    And ladies and gentlemen, keep in mind that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. We’ve been telling the human story for 20 years now and you can be a helper. Support the show and we thank you. You can also help the growth of our YouTube channel, just hit subscribe and ring the bell. We thank you.

    Well, I think it’s time for Joe “Baby.”

    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.

  • #996 - Roger Bartlett Returns

    Roger Bartlett Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour - with unplugged musical performances!

    Are you here? Yeah, Skippy! It’s episode number 996 of The Paul Leslie Hour and you’re plugged in!

    This is Paul’s second interview with singer-songwriter, guitarist Roger Bartlett. Roger has a legendary status as the original, very first member of Jimmy Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band. If you follow BuffettNews.com you know about such things.

    This episode was recorded in beautiful Saint Petersburg, Florida. You’ll see Roger is joined by Melissa May and you’ll be treated to some unplugged musical performances as well.

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    And now, I think this show needs to get rollin’. Let’s go!

  • #995 - Butch Trucks

    The Butch Trucks Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, ladies and gentlemen.

    Today we’re bringing you an interview with Butch Trucks, a legendary drummer and founding member of The Allman Brothers Band.

    Born in Jacksonville, Florida in 1947, sadly Butch Trucks passed away in 2017. This interview from our video archives was filmed August 1, 2012.

    Speaking of interviews, we’ve got lots of exclusive content like this that you just can’t get anywhere else. You can subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel so you won’t miss a thing.

    And now, we present the Butch Trucks 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.

  • #994 - Rose

    Rose of Rose Unplugged is a guest on The Paul Leslie Hour!

    Paul is joined by Rose! She likes to keep things familiar…no last name necessary! Rose is the host of Rose Unplugged. Rose is riveting whether on radio, television or podcasts. Paul is a faithful listener.

    It’s been said about Rose that she’s “sassy and witty, and “brings insight on issues regarding politics, faith, and family values.” You’re going to love Rose.

    Ladies and gentlemen, please subscribe and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook and YouTube. It’s free and it’ll keep you plugged in!

    Okay. And now, let's watch Paul Leslie with the lovely, the talented, the down-to-earth and lovable, Rose!

    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.

  • #993 - Kodac Harrison Returns

    The Kodac Harrison Returns Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Hey, hey it’s The Paul Leslie Hour!

    We’ve got Paul’s second interview and spoken art performances with singer-songwriter, poet and spoken word artist Kodac Harrison. This on-camera interview comes from our video archives and was shot around 2013 or 2014.

    The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. So, be a supporter of independent media. Just support us right here and we thank you!

    And now, it’s time for Kodac Harrison!

  • #992 - Adam Cole

    Adam Cole is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Yes, hello from The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode # 992!

    We’re honored to present an in-person interview with performance and confidence coach Adam Cole. The musical Atlanta-based Adam Cole is a pianist, composer and conductor and he interviews people on his show Truer MU.

    Keep in mind, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by people like you. Be a supporter of independent media. Just go to our contributions page and we thank you!

    And with that, I think it’s about that time.

  • #991 - Freddy Cole

    The Freddy Cole Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? It's The Paul Leslie Hour. We warmly welcome you.

    We're presenting our interview with jazz legend Freddy Cole, who was born in 1931 and passed away in 2020. The interview was filmed at Dante's Down the Hatch in Atlanta in 2013.

    Subscribe to Paul Leslie's YouTube channel for more unique content just like this.

    Let's begin. It's a rare interview with Mr. Freddy Cole.

    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.

  • #990 - Summer Lane

    Summer Lane is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Well, it goes without saying! You’re tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour, episode #990.

    We’re so honored to welcome Summer Lane, Associate Editor at Right Side Broadcasting Network, where she reports on politics, policies and the unprecedented America First movement. Hmmmm. “Prolific” is a word that definitely describes Summer Lane, and The Spectator called her “Trump’s favorite scribe.”

    Summer is the #1 bestselling author of 30 books and offers more editorial commentaries on her Substack newsletter entitled Summer Lane: Write Revolution.

    Ahh, subscribe and follow _The Paul Leslie Hou_r on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube because you won’t want to miss anything.

    And with that, let’s not keep Summer Lane, or you waiting another second. Okay?

    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.

  • #989 - Coy Bowles

    Coy Bowles Interview and Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? That’s the question you don’t even have to answer. It means this is The Paul Leslie Hour that you’re listening to!

    On this episode we’re pleased to present an interview and acoustic and vocal song performances from Coy Bowles. You see, Coy has been a member of the Zac Brown Band since 2007. He sings and plays guitar, slide guitar, dobro, piano, and organ. Oh yeah, and Coy is a great songwriter too. His own group, Coy Bowles and the Fellowship has released two albums to date.

    Know this, you'll be glad to see Coy Bowles and the rest of the Zac Brown Band in concert with Kenny Chesney, Uncle Kracker and Megan Moroney on the 2024 “Sun Goes Down” tour. Visit zacbrownband.com for more information.

    Want to support independent media and the spoken word? Go right here, and give yourself and others the gift of stories.

    And now, ladies and gentlemen, be prepared to be in a state of awe. You’re about to enjoy an interview and some soulful singing and playing with the great Coy Bowles!

    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.

  • #988 - Chris Fryar

    The Chris Fryar Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Yeah, baby! You’re tuned in to The Paul Leslie Hour.

    On this episode we’re featuring an interview with Chris Fryar, known to many as “Sweets.” Chris Fryar formerly played with Oteil and the Peacemakers, but he’s the drummer for the Zac Brown Band since 2008.

    In fact, you can catch Chris Fryar and all of the Zac Brown Band when they take their “Sun Goes Down” 2024 tour on the road. They’ll be performing with Kenny Chesney, Megan Moroney and of course Uncle Kracker. Just go to zacbrownband.com to find out more.

    We’ve got lots of great interviews and reviews coming out. Want to stay up to date with them? Well, you’re invited to subscribe to the YouTube channel and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook. We thank you!

    Let’s hear this fast-paced interview with Chris Fryar of the Zac Brown Band. I think listening will make you glad you stopped by.

    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.

  • #987 - John Driskell Hopkins

    The John Driskell Hopkins Interview & Acoustic/Vocal Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Ladies and gents, welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

    This episode features an interview and acoustic and vocal performances with Grammy-winner John Driskell Hopkins, founding member of the Zac Brown Band. You’re going to hear an intimate, entertaining look at this man, known to many as “Hop.”

    You can see John Driskell Hopkins and the rest of the Zac Brown Band live on the “Sun Goes Down” 2024 Tour with Kenny Chesney, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker. See zacbrownband.com for more info!

    Keep in mind that we’ve been bringing unique, compelling content like this to people just like you for more than 20 years. You can support independent media, just go right here and we thank you!

    And with that, let’s hear from John Driskell Hopkins. This was recorded in his home in the Fall of 2009. Let’s listen together.

  • #986 - Wilmot Greene

    The Wilmot Greene Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Of course you’re here. Where else would you be? Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour.

    We have an interview from the archives with Wilmot Greene, who owned famed music venue The Georgia Theatre in Athens, Georgia from 2004 to 2014. A fire burned the Georgia Theatre in June 2009, after this there was an effort to rebuild the venue. Rebuild they did!

    That story is one of the focuses of this interview, recorded in Wilmot Greene’s Athens house.

    These days Wilmot is… wherever you may find him. From the looks of things, everything is a-okay for Wil. We’re happy for him.

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    Let’s hear what Wilmot Greene said. What’d he say?

    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.

  • #985 - Niko Moon

    The Niko Moon Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Your presence here… listening to The Paul Leslie Hour puts a smile on our face!

    We are pleased to present an interview from our archives with Niko Moon. This was from 2009 and originally broadcast on the radio, before his name was Niko Moon! That’s not what’s important though.

    Hey, you may have heard Niko Moon’s new album entitled “Better Days.” If not, listen to it! Let us know what you think.

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    So, this interview was recorded at Carroll Street Cafe in Cabbagetown, Georgia. You’ll even hear the coffee and sandwich brought out. It’s an intimate kind of chat. It’s being brought to you for posterity reasons. Let’s listen. Shall we?

    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.

  • #984 - Sonia Leigh

    The Sonia Leigh Interview and Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? We know you are and chances are you know as well that this is The Paul Leslie Hour.

    We’ve something really super for you today. This is a one-of-a-kind, in-depth and heartfelt interview and acoustic / vocal performances with independent recording artist Sonia Leigh. If you ever get a chance to see her live, please go on and do that! Check out sonialeigh.com and Leigh is spelled l-e-i-g-h.

    Hey, before you forget subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel and won’t you please ring that bell?

    And now, let’s get this one going. Here is Sonia Leigh. Let’s listen. All of us. Together.

    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.

  • #983 - Levi Lowrey

    The Levi Lowrey Interview and Performances are featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

    Are you here? Welcome indeed to The Paul Leslie Hour.

    We are delighted to present fiddler, guitarist, singer-songwriter Mr. Levi Lowrey. Levi This is one of Paul’s all-time favorite shows featuring an interview and stunning acoustic and vocal performances, recorded just for all of you listeners.

    Levi’s great-great-grandfather was influential in the development of bluegrass and Lowrey began playing the violin in the sixth grade. By high school he was singing and before long playing guitar and writing songs. After a performance in NYC, an Atlantic Records executive told Lowrey, “I had to meet you. You silenced a New York City crowd.”

    You’ll definitely want to check out Levi’s latest album entitled “Another Way.”

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    And now, let’s get this thing going. You’re going to love Levi Lowrey.