The Paul Leslie Hour

Roger Guth returns to The Paul Leslie Hour!

Well, ladies and gentlemen—it's the last interview of 2021! Singer, songwriter, and drummer Roger Guth is a returning guest on The Paul Leslie Hour. He's just released a new album, "Three Chords, A Guitar & A Dream" on the Little Flock Music label. This is Guth's fourth album.

Roger Guth is a very versatile artist. He sings in a style reminiscent of Randy Newman and is skilled as a musician. He's written many songs recorded by Jimmy Buffett and is the drummer in Jimmy's Coral Reefer Band for more than 30 years now. Roger is a founding member and one of the principal songwriters of the Peter Mayer Group.

This is an interesting and entertaining look at Roger Guth in his own words. Roger connected with us while enjoying some rest and recreation. It's a casual, but thought-provoking conversation.

Give "Three Chords, A Guitar & A Dream" a close listen. It's an exceptional example of great songwriting, vocals and musicianship. Go to http://www.rogerguth.com for more information.

The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Dick Guttman Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

On this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour we welcome a press agent.Nowadays, they’re commonly called publicists, but Dick Guttman is old school. He prefers to be called a “press agent,” which Webster’s dictionary defines as “an agent employed to establish and maintain good public relations through publicity.” 



Paul was very excited to interview this legendary press agent. Dick Guttman has represented some of the biggest names in the entertainment business, a long list which we’ll get into in just a moment. He’s also a man who loves writing and classic movies and these loves combined with his 60 year career as a press agent resulted in his book STARFLACKER: Inside the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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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.

The Jeff Pike of A1A Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

It’s a pleasure to present an exclusive interview from the archives, where Paul Leslie interviewed Jeff Pike of A1A: The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show. They talk about the original songs they record and write, and what it’s like doing the ultimate tribute to Buffett. Jeff Pike also shares his recollections of performing with Jimmy Buffett himself.

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So here it is folks, Paul Leslie interviewing one of his dearest friends… Jeff Pike.

The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

A Celebration of Jimmy Buffett - The Birthday Special

One of the true phenomenons in American music is singer-songwriter, entertainer and recording artist Jimmy Buffett. He’s an enduring favorite for so many and one of the Kings of Fun. A lot of you know that Mr. Buffett was born on Christmas Day, 1946. So on December 25th, 2021 he’ll be turning 75 years young.

Well, we’ve got a very special show for you to enjoy, and who knows maybe Jimmy will enjoy it too. This was originally a radio broadcast that debuted on December 25th, 2006 in celebration of Jimmy’s 60th birthday. Paul Leslie named the episode, light-heartedly “A Parrot Looks at Sixty.” On that radio special many of Jimmy Buffett’s friends, collaborators and co-writers shared a story or just wished him a happy birthday.

So what we have for you ladies and gentlemen is all of those well wishes, and it’s from quite a list. You’re about to hear them all back to back.

They include: Walter Cronkite • Lucy Buffett • Tina Gullickson • T.C. Mitchell• Sonny Landreth • Michael Utley • Jeff Bridges • Deborah McColl • Will Jennings • Peter Mayer • Heather Dee Perry • Matt Betton • Will Kimbrough • Jesse Winchester • Keith Sykes • Robert Greenidge • Doyle Grisham • Roger Bartlett • Josh Leo • Todd Snider and Jerry Jeff Walker

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We hope you enjoy listening. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy 2022. And, Mr. Buffett - thanks for the great songs and happy birthday sir.

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.

The Neil Sedaka Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Neil Sedaka is one of the most well-known and enduring people in American music, and for that matter the world. Sedaka is a singer, songwriter and record producer. Neil is known for his many hit songs.

On this episode, Neil Sedaka has a chat with Paul Leslie about the art of songwriting and his popular songs. You know many of Neil Sedaka’s songs: “Oh! Carol,” “Calendar Girl,” “Breaking Up is Hard to Do,” “Laughter in the Rain,” “Love Will Keep Us Together,” and so many others. To say Neil Sedaka is a genius is an understatement.

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And now, it’s time to enjoy Paul’s short, but lovely interview with Neil Sedaka. Right here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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John Paradise returns to The Paul Leslie Hour.

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Let’s go to Paradise, that is, the second interview of John Paradise, here on The Paul Leslie Hour.

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.

The Steve Tyrell Returns on The Paul Leslie Hour!

Singer, songwriter, music supervisor, entertainer, performing and recording artist Steve Tyrell dropped in for an interesting, fast-paced interview on The Paul Leslie Hour. He's one of our best singers in American music, a Grammy and Emmy award-winner. Tyrell is also a radio host on KJAZZ.

Steve Tyrell has a brand new record out, "Shades of Ray: The Songs of Ray Charles." Ray Charles is one of the all-time greats, and Steve Tyrell's tribute to him is a must! The interview discusses the record and his interactions with the legendary Ray Charles. All of this and more on this episode of The Paul Leslie Hour!

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.

The Thomas Cobb Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Howdy, partner. Good of you to tune into The Paul Leslie Hour.

There’s nothing like a great book. There’ve been some wonderful authors who have been featured on The Paul Leslie Hour. We have one for you today.

Thomas Cobb, is the author of Crazy Heart, With Blood in Their Eyes, and Shavetail and other literary works. In this interview Cobb talks about his life, his writing, the American Southwest and more.

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And now, it’s a pleasure to present Thomas Cobb being interviewed right here on The Paul Leslie Hour. Happy listening.

The Paul Leslie Hour - Helping People Tell Their Stories is a talk show with new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Some of the most iconic people of all time drop in to chat. Frequent topics include Arts, Entertainment and Culture.

The Bo Ramsey Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

Bo Ramsey’s music sits at the intersections of blues, folk and rock. A singer-songwriter, concert and recording artist, as well as producer, Ramsey is an inductee of the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame and the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame. He’s released several solo albums and has also served as a record producer for Lucinda Williams, Joan Baez, Iris DeMent, Ani DiFranco and Elvis Costello. Singer & actor Jeff Bridges covered his song “Either Way” on his second studio album.

Bo Ramsey performed on such television shows as The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with Conan O’Brien and is closely associated with singer-songwriter Greg Brown. In addition to producing and performing with Greg Brown he appeared on A Prairie Home Companion with him in 1999.

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There’s no time like the present. Let’s start the show.

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.

The Rain Jaudon Interview is featured on The Paul Leslie Hour.

You know, Paul has done quite a few interviews backstage.

This interview is what transpired when Paul Leslie went backstage with a tape recorder in search of a singer and guitarist named Rain. That’s right, Rain Jaudon… and some of you know Rain.

Mississippi coastal singer and guitarist Rain Jaudon of Rhythm & Rain sat down with Paul Leslie to talk backstage in a Mississippi casino. You’re going to enjoy this short and sweet interview.

The Paul Leslie Hour has kept on chuggin’ along, and continue chuggin’ into our 18th year now. This wouldn’t be possible without you, the listeners. You can help us in our mission of telling the human story, just go to http://www.thepaulleslie.com/support Thank you to everyone who is contributing.

Now, let’s go backstage to hear what Rain had to say to Paul. Happy listening.

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