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The Third Story with Leo Sidran

Leo Sidran
Jazz
Music Industry
New York
Songwriting
Covid-19 Pandemic
Rainmaker
Creative Process
Jesse Harris
Mental Health
Creativity
Natalia Lafourcade
New York City
Paula Cole
Café Central
Music
Jacob Collier
Ani Difranco
Hadestown
Social Media
Joey Alexander

THE THIRD STORY features long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by musician Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.

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Legendary Jamaican pianist Monty Alexander reflects on his extraordinary journey from the early days of ska in Kingston to the New York jazz scene, where he befriended Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis and countless other musical icons. He discusses his new... more

Richard Marx was one of the defining voices of late-'80s pop, with hits like "Right Here Waiting," "Endless Summer Nights" and "Hold On to the Nights." But his career as a songwriter began long before his rise to stardom. In this conversation, Marx r... more

Harry Connick, Jr. has spent four decades as one of the most recognizable and versatile figures in American music — a pianist, singer, composer, arranger, actor and entertainer whose career has moved freely between jazz, pop, Broadway, film and telev... more

Nicole Zuraitis has spent much of her career being asked (and asking herself) variations of the same question: where do you fit?

Is the music jazz? Is it pop? Is it cabaret?

Her new album, The Devil I Knew, doesn't exactly settle the question. In... more

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Richard Marx
Singer‑songwriter and producer
Episode: 333: Richard Marx
Harry Connick Jr.
Jazz/pop musician and subject of memoirs
Episode: 332: Harry Connick Jr.
Nicole Zuraitis
Jazz vocalist, composer, and creator of The Devil I Knew
Independent artist / Modern Songbook Society
Episode: 331: Nicole Zuraitis
Duncan Sheik
Singer-songwriter and composer
Self
Episode: Duncan Sheik (from 2020)
Sullivan Fortner
Pianist and composer discussed in depth
Episode: 330: Sullivan Fortner
Sofía Rei
Argentine singer, composer, producer and teacher
Episode: 329: Sofia Rei
Ashley Kahn
Award-winning music historian, author, professor, and producer
NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music
Episode: 328: Ashley Kahn
Ben Sidran
Musician and subject of the interview
Self
Episode: 327: Ben Sidran at 83
Ben Wikler
Political organizer and author, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Democratic Party of Wisconsin
Episode: 326: Ben Wikler

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Leo Sidran
Host of The Third Story with Leo Sidran

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 258 ratings
  • Excellent interviews and conversations about life, music - all the good stuff!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Razmataz
    2 months ago
  • Madison Cunningham

    She’s an amazing talent! Thank you for featuring her!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bizthin
    United Statesa year ago
  • The best music interview show

    Hands down the best music interview pod around, working through the back catalogue…slowly…..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Magnifique!

    Magnifique!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sim Fauteux
    Canada2 years ago
  • Excellent and deep interviews!

    Leo asks the right questions and he allows his guests to complete their thoughts (unlike some other podcast hosts). Most of all he chooses very interesting people to interview. Absolutely invaluable podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deremo_h
    United States3 years ago

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Guests range from jazz masters to activists, offering broad appeal to music and culture fans.
Listeners praise the host's listening and follow-up questions.
Interviews are deep, thoughtful, and well-prepared.
The show consistently produces high-quality, intimate conversations that feel like late-night hangs.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Duncan Sheik (from 2020)
Q: How has your approach to writing and recording evolved with the integration of technology?
He moved from guitar- and piano-led beginnings to a hybrid process where Ableton, analog/digital synths, and live instrumentation coexist, freeing him from a single path and allowing improvisation to drive creation.
Duncan Sheik (from 2020)
Q: What drew you to Spring Awakening and how did you want the music to sound in that collaboration?
He wanted an authentically alternative rock sound that could work within a musical, blending folk, rock, electronic, and 20th-century classical influences to create a new theatrical language.
Duncan Sheik (from 2020)
Q: How did the early success of Barely Breathing shape your career decisions afterward?
It created pressure to replicate a big hit, but it also pushed him to explore other paths like theater, which offered a broader platform for storytelling and musical experimentation.
328: Ashley Kahn
Q: What drew you to write about Graceland and Paul Simon?
Ashley describes how the album represented a radical and collaborative process that intertwined global musical languages with Western pop structures, prompting him to explore the ethics, logistics, and cultural contexts involved.
324: Heather Aimee O'Neill
Q: How did Heather's move from behind-the-scenes editing to being a publicly visible novelist happen?
She describes a gradual shift, starting with private writing, then selling her book, and finally embracing public readings and interviews, which altered how she sees herself as a writer.

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Long-form conversations with a rotating slate of creative professionals, spanning musicians, writers, activists, and storytellers. Episodes consistently explore origin stories, craft, identity, and resilience, often weaving in how personal life intersects with artistry or civic life. Notable strengths include deeply prepared yet intimate interviews, attention to craft, and guests who push boundaries across music, culture, and social issues. Listeners likely value thoughtful discourse, behind-the-scenes artistry, and perspectives from the intersection of creativity and lived experience.

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Recent guests on The Third Story with Leo Sidran include:

1. Richard Marx
2. Harry Connick Jr.
3. Nicole Zuraitis
4. Duncan Sheik
5. Sullivan Fortner
6. Sofía Rei
7. Ashley Kahn
8. Ben Sidran

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