#1,081 - Gay Talese

Renowned writer Gay Talese joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? This is episode 1,081 of The Paul Leslie Hour! Join us for a personal phone interview with Gay Talese, the legendary journalist and author whose iconic Frank Sinatra Has a Cold redefined narrative nonfiction.

Subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel for the video version of this interview, complete with captions for nearly effortles...

#1,080 - Richard Skipper - Third Interview

Richard Skipper joins The Paul Leslie Hour for this third visit!

Are you here? It’s The Paul Leslie Hour, episode number 1,080. This is the third appearance of Richard Skipper, the Celebrator of Celebrators. Richard Skipper is a skilled entertainer, host, interviewer, and proud celebrator of the performing arts, and joins Paul for a personal interview…

But real quick good people, ...

#1,079 - Bobby Pierce

Bobby Pierce joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Well, that’s a question that is looking like it gets an affirmative answer.  Yes, you are tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour and gentle listener, this show has been going for some time now, and it’s all about helping people tell their stories.

Okay, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, you’re tuned into episode number 1,079 and we’ve got a top-shelf...

#1,078 - Frank Reddy

Author Frank Reddy joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? We have reason to believe that you are tune into The Paul Leslie Hour. We also have confirmation that this is episode number 1,078 with our esteemed guest Frank Reddy!

Frank Reddy is the author of the acclaimed books Eyes on the Island, Imminent Domain and Cofer Woods. A multi award winning writer, Frank is rapidly becoming a household name i...

#1,077 - John Primerano Returns

John Primerano returns to The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Oh, good that you’re tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour because we needed you here. Yes indeed, good sir or madame, it’s episode number 1,077 and we’re pleased to welcome back John Primerano for his second appearance.

Now, Mr. Primerano is a Philadelphia-based pianist, songwriter, singer, recording artist, actor and author. He releas...

Kenny Ascher returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

Are you here? Let’s be honest with one another from the get-go. You’re here, I’m here, we’re all here tuned into episode number 1,076 of The Paul Leslie Hour. For the SECOND time, we’re joined by the great artist Kenny Ascher for a personal interview. We just knew, “we’re going to go back there someday.”

Kenny is the co-writer of timeless songs like “Rainbow Connection” and “You and Me ...

#1,075 - Joshua Lisec

Joshua Lisec joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, a show quoted everywhere … from the Library of Congress to The New York Post. Here on episode 1,075, we’re thrilled to present a personal interview with celebrity ghostwriter and persuasive writing coach Joshua Lisec.

Lisec writes books that matter. With Jack Posobiec, he co-authored the runaway national bestseller Unhumans: The...

#1,074 - Douglas Young - Fifth Interview

Douglas Young joins The Paul Leslie Hour for his fifth interview!

Are you here? It’s episode 1,074 of The Paul Leslie Hour, and we’re thrilled to welcome back Douglas Young for his fifth personal interview on the show! 

This time Dr. Young and your host dive into two under-the-radar Bob Dylan albums from the ‘80s, Empire Burlesque and Knocked Out Loaded, as well as explore the truth...

#1,073 - Paul Williams

Paul Williams joins The Paul Leslie Hour for an in-depth interview!

Are you here? Friends and neighbors, welcome to episode 1,073 of The Paul Leslie Hour! We're presenting a personal chat with the great Paul Williams, Hall of Fame songwriter, singer, actor, storyteller supreme, recovery advocate, and President of ASCAP! 

🎙️ Support the show: http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support 🌈 Learn more about P...

#1,072 - Chapel Hart

Chapel Hart joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

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Welcome to episode number 1,072 of The Paul Leslie Hour!

It’s with great pleasure we present a personal interview with country music vocal group Chapel Hart. Are they ever a pleasure to listen to. Some of you know already!

And folks, just remember that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you. To give yourself and othe...

#1,071 - Mayor William S. Cogswell

Charleston Mayor William S. Cogswell, Jr. joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

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Greetings, ladies and gentlemen ! It’s an honor to welcome you to a personal interview on The Paul Leslie Hour, episode 1,071. Today, we’re joined by the distinguished 62nd mayor of the vibrant and historic city of Charleston, South Carolina — Mayor William Scott Cogswell, Jr.

Without further ado, let’s ...

#1,070 - Gino Vannelli Returns

Gino Vannelli Returns to The Paul Leslie Hour!

Join us for a heartfelt conversation with the legendary Gino Vannelli, where he opens up about his remarkable journey through music. With warmth and wisdom, Gino shares stories behind his creative process, revealing how love, loss, and life’s highs and lows have shaped his soulful songwriting.

He dives into the delicate dance between staying tru...

#1,069 - Jeremy Carl

Author Jeremy Carl joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

In this riveting episode of The Paul Leslie Hour, we're sitting down with Jeremy Carl, author of the provocative and timely book The Unprotected Class: How Anti-White Racism Is Tearing America Apart.

Carl, a fearless voice who’s shared platforms with heavyweights like Tucker Carlson and Victor Davis Hanson, dives deep into the cultural and political curre...

#1,068 - Jim Kweskin

Jim Kweskin joins The Paul Leslie Hour and performs an unplugged song!

Are you here? Or are you just a hologram that came here to watch The Paul Leslie Hour?

Either way, it’s our great pleasure to present an interview with Jim Kweskin of the legendary Jim Kweskin Jug Band. It’s a fascinating interview, but Jim is also going to treat us all to an unplugged song.

A prolific recording artist, Jim Kweskin...

#1,067 - Thomas Perez

Financial advisor Thomas Perez joins The Paul Leslie Hour.

Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, episode 1,067!

Finances can be a tough topic, but our guest Thomas Perez is here to share his expertise. Based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Tom’s an open book and joined Paul for a waterfront chat.

What is The Paul Leslie Hour?

For over 21 years, The Paul Leslie Hour has been a weekly talk show hosted by ...

#1,066 - Mark J. Quann

Mark J. Quann author of Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? Looks like you are! You’re tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour.

April 15th. That’s tax day in the United States. Is that scary? Our guest Mark J. Quann thinks that maybe it doesn’t have to be. Mark wrote the book BE SMART, PAY ZERO TAXES. 

So let’s get into the interview here on episode number 1,066 of The Paul Les...

#1,065 - Steve Bartek & Ira Ingber

Steve Bartek and Ira Ingber of the Baring All band join The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? We reckon you’d be here, tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour. We’re bringing back Ira Ingber, and welcoming for the first time Steve Bartek.

Together Ira and Steve form the band “Baring All.” Ingber and Bartek also worked with everyone from Danny Elfman to Bob Dylan. Starting right now, it’s an in-...

#1,064 - Elliott Murphy

Rock and roll legend Elliott Murphy joins The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? You’re tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour, where the stories come to life.

It’s a thrill to welcome Elliott Murphy—rock poet, singer-songwriter, and expatriate troubadour—to share his journey from Long Island to Paris and beyond.

His latest chapter brings us tales of music, muses, and a life in song. And with that, let’s di...

#1,063 - Bob James & Dave Koz

Bob James and Dave Koz join The Paul Leslie Hour!

Are you here? You’re here, there, and everywhere tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour, where the airwaves come alive with fascinating conversations and timeless stories.

It’s a great pleasure to welcome two jazz legends—Bob James and Dave Koz—to talk about their new album, Just Us.

Bob James, a masterful pianist and composer whose smooth jazz ...