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The Third Story with Leo Sidran

Leo Sidran
Rainmaker
Covid-19 Pandemic
Jazz
Music Industry
Creativity
Paula Cole
Ani Difranco
Joey Alexander
Retirement
This Fire
Where Have All the Cowboys Gone?
Hadestown
Humor
Aging
Berkeley College Of Music
Jose James
Bear Proof
Righteous Babe Records
Keyon Harrold
Shabaka Hutchings

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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The Köln Concert by Keith Jarrett is one of the most iconic recordings in jazz history — a completely improvised solo piano performance, recorded in 1975, that became both the best-selling solo album and the best-selling piano album of all time. And ... more

Pianist, songwriter, and performer Jacob Jeffries the morning after he played Madison Square Garden with Vulfpeck, reflecting on the surreal thrill of performing in the legendary arena with his close friends, while also grounding the experience in th... more

Born and raised in Madrid, Leonor Watling grew up between cultures, the daughter of a Spanish academic father and a British mother who had been raised in Africa. From an early age she was aware of both the fragility and the richness of life: her fath... more

Stella Cole went from nearly giving up singing in college to becoming one of the breakout stars of the pandemic era, thanks to her viral performances of American Songbook standards on TikTok. Now signed to Decca and releasing her second full length a... more

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Recent Guests

Stella Cole
A singer and musical theater graduate with a passion for the Great American Songbook.
Decca Records
Episode: 303: Stella Cole
Mary Sweeney
Film editor and producer, known for her collaboration with David Lynch.
Episode: 301: Mary Sweeney Returns
Moses Patrou
An accomplished musician who plays drums, percussion, and organ, known for his soulful music that blends various cultural influences.
Independent Artist
Episode: 300: Moses Patrou
Aaron Storna Yellow
Emerging musician known for his vintage pop style and contemporary jazz influences
Verve Records
Episode: 298 - Aron!
Terri Lyne Carrington
Grammy Award-winning drummer, composer, producer, educator, and activist
Berklee College Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice
Episode: 296: Terri Lyne Carrington
Pablo Drexler
Madrid-born singer, songwriter, and producer.
Episode: 295 - pablopablo
Jorge Drexler
Uruguayan singer-songwriter and Academy Award-winning artist
Episode: 288: Crossing the river - 20 years of "Al otro lado del rio"
Suzanne Vega
Singer-songwriter known for her poetic lyrics and hit songs such as "Luka" and "Tom's Diner".
Episode: 294: Suzanne Vega
Max Pollak
Innovative tap dancer who has merged tap with Afro-Cuban music and folklore.
Episode: 292: Max Pollak

Host

Leo Sidran
Host of long-form conversations with a wide range of creative individuals, exploring their journeys and artistic expressions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 245 ratings
  • Magnifique!

    Magnifique!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sim Fauteux
    Canadaa year 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 States2 years ago
  • Insightful and entertaining

    Leo is a great interviewer who manages to attract my attention for people I’d never heard of before but who have clearly meaningful things to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jos van den Berg
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Gifted

    Leo Sidran is a truly gifted interviewer and conversationalist. I loved the talk with Daniel Lanois. The long stretch of silence, which some would label “dead air,” when the subject of the death of Lanois’ brother was mentioned, was an unusual gift to the subject and the listeners of the awareness that words aren’t always called for or necessary.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beeebopp
    United States3 years ago
  • A great project Leo

    Keep up the good work, I am a professional musician myself now for 50 years but it is always interesting to hear anecdotes from other musicians especially during the last two Covid years.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Diversitée
    Germany3 years ago

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The podcast is recognized for consistently featuring interesting and meaningful conversations that resonate with both musicians and non-musicians alike.
Reviews highlight the show's enriching nature, noting it provides insights into the minds of creative artists from various disciplines.
Listeners appreciate the quality and depth of interviews offered, praising the host's ability to ask thoughtful questions and engage deeply with guests.

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#247
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Apple Podcasts
#7
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Talking Points

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305: Jacob Jeffries
Q: You played at Madison Square Garden last night with Vulfpeck. So first of all, I would love a recap of, do you even have enough distance from last night to have impressions of what that was?
It's a bucket list moment for any performer, it's overwhelming, but performing with your best friends makes it feel like just any other gig.
303: Stella Cole
Q: What made this one more creatively fulfilling?
Stella explains that with prior projects she lacked clarity and confidence, but this time she felt a stronger sense of ownership and creative direction.
300: Moses Patrou
Q: How do you feel about the sound of your record?
Leo praises Moses for making a perfect record that combines a classic sound with contemporary elements, leading to a deeply soulful statement.
300: Moses Patrou
Q: How did you come to the title 'Confessions of a Fool'?
Moses explains that he wanted to create something unique, hence he only made one confession instead of multiple, which deviates from the norm.
298 - Aron!
Q: What is your relationship with Ryan Lerman and what role has he played in your journey?
Ryan Lerman is like a guardian angel, helping him connect within the music industry and providing opportunities.

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Recent guests on The Third Story with Leo Sidran include:

1. Stella Cole
2. Mary Sweeney
3. Moses Patrou
4. Aaron Storna Yellow
5. Terri Lyne Carrington
6. Pablo Drexler
7. Jorge Drexler
8. Suzanne Vega

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