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The Elmore Leonard Podcast

Elmore Leonard, Inc.
Elmore Leonard
Freaky Deaky
Get Shorty
Florida
Crime Fiction
Cuba Libre
Out Of Sight
Detroit
Justified
Cooler Than Cool
Rum Punch
Raylan Givens
Split Images
Chip Kidd
Touch
La Brava
Western Genre
Jackie Brown
Crime Reporting
Writing Advice

The Elmore Leonard Podcast explores the work and life of one of our greatest novelists: Elmore Leonard. We will interview those who knew him and his work best, and also dive deep into the novels, the short stories and the invisible threads that tie them together. If you've read the books and seen the adaptations, we've got a lot to talk about. And if you haven't, get to work. Either way, subscribe... more

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In Dennis Lehane's return to the podcast, we discuss the book Elmore considers the best crime novel ever written, George V. Higgins masterpiece The Friends of Eddie Coyle. Not only that, we talk about Robert Mitchum, The McGlaughlin Wars, having lunc... more

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Matthew Weiner is the creator and showrunner of AMC's Mad Men, which is considered one of the best television shows of all time. It won 15 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama series four years in a row, as well as Emmys for Outstanding Writing, ... more

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GET SHORTY is one of Elmore Leonard's best known and best regarded novels. But after re-reading it, both Alex and Judd believe it is still under appreciated.

In Part Two, they track Elmore's breadcrumbs, express appreciation for getting to see mor... more

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GET SHORTY is one of Elmore Leonard's best known and best regarded novels. But after re-reading it, both Alex and Judd believe it is still under appreciated.

In Part One, they dig into how only Elmore could write this book, what inspired it, some ... more

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Recent Guests

Matthew Weiner
Creator and showrunner of Mad Men
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Episode: Matthew Weiner
Eli Cranor
Edgar Award and Swedish football experience; author of Mississippi Blood and other works
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Episode: Eli Cranor: Fiction, Football, and the Fertile Ground of Arkansas
Michael Connelly
Author, journalist and crime novelist
Author, Crime Writer
Episode: Michael Connelly
Carl Hiaasen
Best-selling novelist and journalist
Author/Journalist
Episode: Carl Hiaasen
Danny Cosmo
A world record holding high diver and stuntman who influenced the character Dennis in Elmore Leonard's 'Tishomingo Blues'.
Episode: Danny Cosmo
Kristy Lowman
Former Weeki Wachee mermaid who connects her experiences to Elmore Leonard's works set in Florida.
Episode: Florida Stories Vol. 1, with Bill Leonard and Kristy Lowman
Bill Leonard
Elmore Leonard's son who shares memories from family vacations and insights about his father's life and writing.
Episode: Florida Stories Vol. 1, with Bill Leonard and Kristy Lowman
Ace Atkins
Best-selling author of the Quinn Colson series and several others, known for his crime fiction and admiration for Elmore Leonard.
Episode: Ace Atkins
S.A. Cosby
Best-selling author, known for 'My Darkest Prayer' and 'Blacktop Wasteland'
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Episode: S.A. Cosby

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Judd Rubin
Host of The Elmore Leonard Podcast
Alex Leonard
Co-host of The Elmore Leonard Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Season 2?

    Love the show, when are you guys coming back to talk more of Elmore Leonard’s books?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    E. Connor White
    United States5 months ago
  • When Leonard came out to dance

    A great set of conversations about the legacy of a unique voice. Long live Elmore Leonard.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carl Zand
    Mexicoa year ago
  • Finally

    Love it! Thank you so much for creating this, it is so needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    abfRo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Some Of My Favorite Movies

    Some of my favorite movies are adaptations of Leonard’s books. Excited to hear more about his stories and behind the scenes of the movies and TV shows.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ThoughtsBySBI
    United Statesa year ago
  • Finally!!

    I cannot wait for every Monday to be able to enjoy this type of content!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarmo
    United Statesa year ago

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Candid, nerdy and enjoyable for fans of crime fiction and screen adaptations.
High-quality discussions and behind-the-scenes stories with industry guests.
Reflects deeply on Leonard's legacy and adaptations, with thoughtful guest choices.
Lively but well-researched conversations that fans appreciate for authenticity.

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#41
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#90
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#138
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#205
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Matthew Weiner
Q: What was the Elmore Leonard book that grabbed you and made you want to read more of his work?
Weiner describes being exposed to a mix of true crime and popular detective fiction through his parents, which led him to discover La Brava and other Elmore Leonard works, reinforcing how versatility in genre can spark a lifelong writing trajectory.
Eli Cranor: Fiction, Football, and the Fertile Ground of Arkansas
Q: Tell me a little bit about professional football in Sweden. I mean, how many teams are there? Is there TV? What would you compare it to here?
Cranor describes a small, club-style league with international players, where Americans were imports and could be paid modestly; his experience included playing in Germany and France, and the culture of the league, travel by ferry, and the transient, adventurous nature of a European stint that broadened his perspective both personally and professionally.
Michael Connelly
Q: What was the book that convinced you to become a novelist full-time, and how did the shift happen?
The book that tipped the balance was The Last Coyote era material and the decision to write full-time came after realizing I could sustain the craft, leading to leaving the newsroom and committing to a novelist's life.
Michael Connelly
Q: Did you have the story in mind before you started working for the paper, or did it come to you after you moved to LA?
I had the character in mind, not the story, and the latter came to me on my first day on the job in LA when I witnessed a major bank vault heist first-hand in the reporting environment.
Carl Hiaasen
Q: What drew you to writing about Florida and its people?
He says writing about a place you deeply care about makes the craft stronger, and his long familiarity with Florida—from Everglades to coastal cities—gives his work its authentic texture.

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What is The Elmore Leonard Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers crime fiction, adaptation, and literary life through in-depth conversations with authors, journalists, and industry figures connected to a single legendary writer. Episodes frequently explore writing craft, the influence of place (notably Florida), how real-world investigative work informs fiction, and the process of bringing novels to film and television. Guests range from prolific crime writers to producers and editors, with a mix of personal anecdotes, historical context, and behind-the-scenes stories about adaptations and archives. A notable strength is the thoughtful blend of authorial insight, industry perspective, and fan-focused discussion that often ties back to a shared affection for the author's world and his bod... more

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2. Eli Cranor
3. Michael Connelly
4. Carl Hiaasen
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6. Kristy Lowman
7. Bill Leonard
8. Ace Atkins

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