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#1,016 - Nick Searcy Nick Searcy joins The Paul Leslie Hour to talk about The War on Truth documentary film. Are you here? Here’s hopin’ you are! Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour, your home of quality interviews more than 1,000 times over. On this episode we’re delighted to welcome film & television actor and filmmaker Nick Searcy. Yes, Nick Searcy — from the TV series Justified, the same guy seen alongside Nicolas Cage in The Old Way. Nick Searcy has been making motion pictures for a long time. You may remember him from Days of Thunder, The Prince of Tides, Fried Green Tomatoes, Nell and you can’t forget Castaway starring Tom Hanks. But, what we’re here to talk about is the documentary Nick Searcy produced and appears in, The War on Truth, directed by Chris Burgard. It is eye-opening to say the least. The War on Truth pulls back the curtain on J6. Are we to believe everything we’ve been told about J6? Whatever side of the political spectrum you’re on, you are encouraged to watch for unseen footage and unheard stories. And now, it’s almost time to welcome Nick Searcy. But, before we get going, hit the subscribe button on YouTube! And now, let's get rolling. 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.

#1,015 - Aurora Diaz Plaja-Birch Aurora Diaz-Plaja Birch - The Third World Girl in Buzios from Last Mango in Paris is a special guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? We like it when you're here, tuned into The Paul Leslie Hour. Indeed. Ya know, it's fascinating when a photo makes its way around the world, but the person in the picture isn't necessarily known. The inspiration and subject of this episode are connected to an album cover, "The Last Mango in Paris." Ya know it? There's two people in the picture. One of course was Jimmy Buffett, but who was the other person? Hmmm. Do you ever wonder about the story behind a picture? Jimmy Buffett once sang, "A picture's worth a thousand words, just ask a cameraman." That's interesting and a good point. A photo at times can spark the imagination. It can even tell a story. Well, our guest, Aurora Diaz-Plaja Birch, has been photographed quite a lot. She said: "Modeling or acting was a very unlikely pursuit for me. As a child I hid from the camera -- even begged my mother not to buy the school photos as I didn't want to trade mine with classmates." Aurora never would've considered a career as a model until working as a waitress at a disco/night club in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. The hired photographer asked to do a photo shoot with her. You see he wanted to enter her into a Miss Black Velvet Contest with a $50,000 prize. Here's the thing: to enter the contest, you had to be 21. She wasn't. So the photographer gave her the photographs and encouraged her to take them to a modeling agency. This was the beginning of a career in modeling, but as Aurora puts it, "it was always a means to an end and the end was to travel." From that standpoint, it was a success as she was able to travel to Japan and Spain. But, remember the cover of "Last Mango in Paris"? That picture you could say is what led Paul to try to locate the woman who depicted the "Third World Girl in Buzios." We're pleased to welcome her to tell you all a part of her story. And The Paul Leslie Hour is all about helping people tell their stories, been doing it for a long time. Just go right here, and we thank you! Ummm. If the phone doesn't ring, who is it? Okay. It's time. Shall we begin? 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.

#1,014 - Laurie Buffett McGuane Laurie Buffett McGuane joins The Paul Leslie Hour. Are you here? Good. Because… we have such a special gift for you today. But before we get going, please hit the subscribe button and don’t hesitate to tell a friend about this episode. Those of you who’ve been here from the beginning, probably know that your host Paul Leslie began broadcasting on Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville. What nobody knew then was how many characters and stories from that world would end up being documented right here. Countless. Today’s guest has likely known Jimmy Buffett longer than any person alive. This is his sister, Laurie Buffett McGuane, or as her family call her: “Lala.” From her beautiful ranch in Montana, Laurie joins us for a candid interview, where she speaks from the heart about her life, her husband the author Thomas McGuane, and her family, including her late brother Jimmy Buffett. It’s the first long-form interview Laurie offers since Jimmy’s passing. That’s precious. So 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.

#1,013 - Thomas McGuane Thomas McGuane joins The Paul Leslie Hour! Are you here? Indeed. You’re here listening to The Paul Leslie Hour where you’ll see and hear some of the most intriguing and creative minds of our time. On this episode we are pleased to welcome one of the great American authors, Thomas McGuane. McGuane wrote ten novels, as well as screenplays, and several collections of short stories. Check out his brand new story “Thataway” appearing in the May 27, 2024 issue of The New Yorker. And one quick note. Did you know that The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by viewers and listeners like you? Give yourself and others the gift of stories. Go right here, and we thank you. And with that, let’s get Thomas McGuane on here, 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.

#1,012 - John Goodwin - Fifth Interview John Goodwin joins The Paul Leslie Hour and shares six of his lyric videos from his album "Van Gogh in Hollywood." Are you here? Ah, you're right where we want you. Welcome to The Paul Leslie Hour featuring an interview with singer-songwriter, recording artist and recurring guest John Goodwin. We're also going to be presenting lyric videos from John's album "Van Gogh in Hollywood." This is going to be really interesting. Real quick, hit the subscribe button, give us a thumbs up and leave a comment. With that, I think it's time to start the episode. 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.

#1,011 - Steve Huntington Steve Huntington joins The Paul Leslie Hour for an exclusive interview! Are you here? You meaning, the listener, and here being: The Paul Leslie Hour. Welcome to episode number 1,011 featuring special guest Steve Huntington! Long-standing broadcaster Steve Huntington served as both program director and on-air radio personality. And what a great presence on the airwaves he is! Steve has had quite an experience and added to the enjoyment and interest of people from coast to coast and beyond through terrestrial radio, as well as online and satellite radio. For many of you, Steve Huntington is who you think of when you think about Jimmy Buffett’s Radio Margaritaville. To us, he’ll always be “the voice of Radio Margaritaville,” but of course that’s just our opinion. But this should be stressed: To say that Steve Huntington played a big hand in what lead to The Paul Leslie Hour is an understatement. You wouldn’t likely be tuned in if it wasn’t for Steve Huntington, and that’s a fact. This episode features an interview with Steve Huntington, a man with vast knowledge about records and radio, but also as you’ll hear he’s an exceptional communicator. He’s got the voice, but also that human element so vital to good radio. Along with Steve you’ll also hear a little from singer-songwriters and recording artists Peter Mayer and Scott Kirby. Just keep in mind folks, The Paul Leslie Hour is made possible by listeners like you. Simply go right here, to give yourself and others the gift of stories. And now, we’ll have just a few seconds of radio silence, in salute to Steve Huntington. Just take a breath or grab a beverage. Plug in your ear buds and take a walk. Just get ready to listen. Here we go.

#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.