At17 with Leslie Goshko and Gary Burton

It's been a while! Welcome back to At17. After a long absence, we decided to reintroduce the show to you with 2 episodes where we interview each other.

First up, our very own Leslie Goshko tells of how her turbulent life as a teenager in Chicago gave way to a less-than-ordinary time at college before meeting her husband Kyle and embarking on a life together in New York, sparked by an appearance on Broadway in the musical Hairspray.

You'll hear about her long-running and much-loved storytelling night Sideshow Goshko, appearances with The Loser's Lounge and her Saturday residency at Manhattan's premiere piano karaoke bar, Sid Gold's Request Room. 

Kevin Allison joins Leslie and Gary for a whirlwind ride from teens to triumph as a devastatingly funny and honest performer. Hear tales of hypnotizing friends, the pains (and later pleasures) of acclimatizing to life as a young gay man in NYC and, what can only be described as, "the one with the cucumber." Buckle up, strap in..!

Francesco Marciuliano joins Leslie and Gary for his journey from mid-teens to success as an author, comic writer and raconteur. We discover how his father's soft-core illustrations led to a letter from Bugs Bunny (sort of) and why a rock duo with just "drums" and clarinet might not take off..!

Keyboard player, arranger, producer and all-round maestro Joe McGinty joins Leslie and Gary for a fun and informative chat about his life in music, including mildly embarrassing band names, real Rock'n'Roll adventures, synthesizer "addiction" - and playing piano for the masses!

Catie Lazarus joins Leslie and Gary for a witty yet sincere chat about coping with a personal teenage tragedy, rock star crushes and a life-changing encounter with Tina Fey!