#1,010 - Lynne Patton Lynne Patton joins The Paul Leslie Hour! We Americans find ourselves living at an extraordinary time. One person who may agree with that assessment is today’s guest Lynne Patton. Lynne Pattons is a Senior Advisor to the 45th President — Donald J. Trump. She was also listed among Newsmax’s Most Influential Black Republicans. We’re honored to have her. And real quick ladies and gentlemen, if you like this interview please consider sharing or posting it wherever you can. Oh and won’t you subscribe to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel? And with that ladies and gentlemen, let’s start this episode. Yes. Let’s listen. 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.

#1,009 - Frank Marshall Returns Are you here? That’s the question we ask you on The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode #1,009 We’re welcoming back famed film producer Frank Marshall to talk about the record album he co-produced of Chet Baker & Jack Sheldon, In Perfect Harmony: The Lost Album. Frank has lots of memories from his upbringing, as the son of the late guitarist and composer Jack Marshall. From an early age he encountered many legends of film and music. Frank Marshall also shares some personal details and his memories of appearing at the Hollywood Bowl's tribute to his late best friend Jimmy Buffett. You're going to love Frank Marshall. We can't wait to talk to him again. Subscribe and like for great content and with that, it’s time for Frank Marshall. 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.

#1,008 - Daniel Lobell Comedian Daniel Lobell joins The Paul Leslie Hour! Are you here? We like you here. It’s time for episode number 1,008 of The Paul Leslie Hour. Our guest today is comedian Daniel Lobell. Now, Danny knows funny. He’s not just humorous though, he’s a deep and thoughtful man. Daniel Lobell co-hosts “We Think It’s Funny.” ou’ll see the most recent guest is Jon Lovitz. We’ll be bringing out Daniel Lobell in seconds. But before we do, did you know that you can be a supporter and helper of The Paul Leslie Hour. Just go here and give yourself the gift of stories. Is Danny here? Oh, he is here. It’s time. 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.

#1,007 - Dave Hooser Reviews "Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett" Keep the Party Going: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the Hollywood Bowl. A Review by Dave Hooser on The Paul Leslie Hour! Are you here? Woah! You are. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour. Paul will be checking in with west coast correspondent Dave Hooser. Dave just attended KEEP THE PARTY GOING: A Tribute to Jimmy Buffett at the Hollywood Bowl on April 11th! Hey, leave your comments, subscribe and hit the like button! Okay, Dave’s here. Let’s watch: together! And by all means, keep the party going! 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.

#1,006 - Keith Spera Keith Spera joins The Paul Leslie Hour to reminisce Clarence "Frogman" Henry & Jimmy Buffett. Are you here? Ain’t that something! You are here, listening to The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode #1,006! We’ve got something you’re going to want to listen to, and listen to again. Keith Spera is on the line with us. Keith writes about New Orleans music, culture and all that stuff for The Times Picayune. Although much to humble to admit it, he’s an authority on New Orleans music. You can read his writings on NOLA.com and watch the show he hosts, “Let’s Talk with Keith Spera” on WLAE-TV and on YouTube.  Keith was so kind to call in to talk about the 2024 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, and two legendary musicians much associated with Jazz Fest: Jimmy Buffett who passed away September 1, 2023 and our friend Clarence “Frogman” Henry who passed away April 7, 2024. And folks, it would mean the world to us if you subscribed to Paul Leslie’s YouTube channel. We are trying to promote the channel because we want to get more of our content out there to people just like you. Be sure to like our videos and by all means comment. And now, let’s switch it over to Paul and Keith Spera.

#1,005 - Steve Cropper Steve Cropper Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Yes, you’re tuned into episode #1,005 of The Paul Leslie Hour. Ahh! Yes indeed, we’ve been piling on the good stuff, talking to some of the most iconic people of all time and today is no exception. Paul is so excited about this one that you can hear his heart beating Now, ladies and gentlemen, we’re elated to welcome the one-and-only Steve Cropper — one of the most legendary guitarists in music, a great songwriter, A&R man, record producer and renowned live performer. Steve Cropper, called one of the greatest guitarists of all time, was the rhythm guitarist for Booker T. & the M.G.’s. Cropper had a hand in pretty much every record issued by Stax Records. Cropper has written with everyone from Otis Redding to Eddie Floyd. Just think about all of the great tunes he co-wrote. Man, there’s “(Sittin’ on the) Dock of the Bay,” “In the Midnight Hour,” “634-5789,” “Knock on Wood.” No wonder Cropper was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, And then we can’t forget those great instrumentals he co-wrote like “Green Onions” and “Time is Tight.” Steve Cropper just doesn’t stop. Everyone’s talking about this incredible new track he plays on: “Going Home: Theme of the Local Hero,” by Mark Knopfler. If you haven’t heard it, please check it out. It’s to support the Teenage Cancer Trust and Teen Cancer America. It’s got more than sixty fabulous musicians on it, including Steve Cropper. I see that Paul is giving me a thumbs up and okay symbol. It’s time for Steve Cropper, but real quick please subscribe and like The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook and YouTube, it’s a great help and it keeps you plugged into what we’re doing. 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.

#1,004 - Douglas Young - Fourth Interview Dr. Douglas Young joins The Paul Leslie Hour for the fourth time! Are you here? If you are, it’s my duty to welcome you to episode #1,004 of The Paul Leslie Hour. A great writer named Robert Edwin McCready said, **“We care about the tradition of things. We are explorers. Pulling together the stories and artifacts.” ** These words are a segue to introduce this episode. We’re pleased to welcome author Douglas Young to his fourth appearance on the show. He’s released his new book This Little Opinion Plus $1.50 Will Buy You a Coke: A Collection of Essays. Paul and Dr. Young talk about the book and more at La Belle Vie in Suwanee, Georgia. Hey, speaking of a buck fifty - maybe you’d like to contribute to help keep The Paul Leslie Hour going. Just go here and give yourself and others the gift of stories. You’ll see a way to contribute with PayPal, Venmo or Cash App. We thank you in advance… for the Coke. And now, let’s get to it, shall we?

#1,003 - Richard Camlin of Hobcaw Barony Richard Camlin of Hobcaw Barony Interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? We’re going to go ahead and go with yes, and assume that you’re probably indeed watching The Paul Leslie Hour. We’re going to take you today to a 16,000 acre tract called Hobcaw Barony, a place of great historical and ecological significance just off the coast of South Carolina. We’re presenting our interview with Richard Camlin, Hobcaw Barony’s Director of Education. Nice guy too. Hey, you can be extra nice too. Subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour on YouTube and Facebook. Like! Comment! Follow! It only takes a second and it helps a lot. And now, let’s hear from Richard Camlin.

#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! You know what else you can do? Why don’t you like and subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour on Facebook and YouTube. That helps us so much. You ready for Johnny? Yeah, you are! I am. We are. Let’s roll.

#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. Hey! Why not subscribe to The Paul Leslie Hour on YouTube and please ring that bell! 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. You can help The Paul Leslie Hour in our mission to bring exclusive content like this to the masses. This is where you can support us, and we thank you! 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.