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The Third Story
by Leo Sidran
There are stories we tell ourselves. There are stories we tell our friends. There are the stories we tell strangers. There are stories we never tell.Somewhere, in the middle of all of this, is the Third Story. The intersection between the art and the craft, the living and the deceased, the personal and the professional…The place where all of these meet is the Third Story.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with musicians and members of the creative class, hosted by Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.Third Story Podcast is a 2024 Jazz Journalism Association Podcast of the Year Nominee. Third Story Podcast is a 2023 and 2025 Signal Award WinnerCheck out the rest of our lineup at WBGO Studios.
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Ben Sidran, jazz, modernism, and the patterns behind music
Part personal story, part philosophical inquiry, and part behind-the-scenes look at how creative work actually gets made, Leo Sidran chronicles the process of preparing a gig with his father.
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Phoebe Katis: Still coming of age
Phoebe Katis is Leo Sidran's latest guest on his The Third Story podcast
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Keren Ann: 'We are artists because of the process'
Keren Ann is the latest guest on Leo Sidran's The Third Story
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Dan Pashman on Building 'The Sporkful', One Forkful at a Time
"The Sporkful" podcast host Dan Pashman is the next guest on Leo Sidran's "The Third Story"
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Kurt Elling: Manifesting the Music
On the latest episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Kurt Elling
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¡Viva la resistencia! A story of Madrid’s Cafe Central, going out of business in the same location for over 40 years
On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran has a story about Madrid’s Cafe Central
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Remembering Phil Upchurch
The Third Story host Leo Sidran remembers Phil Upchurch
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All in Time and Suddenly: Madison Cunningham on the 'slow burn' of her career
Madison Cunningham is the latest guest on Leo Sidran's The Third Story podcast
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Coding the Self: Theo Bleckmann on Finding Your Own Language
The latest guest on Leo Sidran's "The Third Story" podcast is Theo Bleckmann
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dodie: Growing Up Online
British singer-songwriter dodie has spent half her life in public. Long before algorithms and engagement metrics ruled the day, she began posting homemade songs and videos on YouTube as a teenager from Essex. Her soft voice, self-effacing humor, and unfiltered honesty drew millions of viewers who watched her grow up online—sharing heartbreaks, mental-health struggles, and moments of joy in real time.
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Vera Brandes on Köln 75
Vera Brandes is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran
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Jacob Jeffries on grief and groove
Jacob Jeffries is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast with host Leo Sidran
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Leonor Watling on wearing many hats
Leonor Watling is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast with host Leo Sidran
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Ben Sidran: 'Still auditioning at 82'
Ben Sidran is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast with Leo Sidran
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Mary Sweeney on the process of letting go and moving forward
On the latest episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with film editor, producer, writer, and director Mary Sweeney
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Moses Patrou on songwriting, survival, and his new album 'Confession of a Fool'
On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Moses Patrou
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Joe Henry's 'code of the road'
On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Joe Henry
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Sing like nobody's streaming: Aron!'s Vintage Pop
Aron! is the latest guest on The Third Story with host Leo Sidran
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Natalia Lafourcade and the Theater of the Song
On this edition of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Natalia Lafourcade
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
There are stories we tell ourselves. There are stories we tell our friends. There are the stories we tell strangers. There are stories we never tell.Somewhere, in the middle of all of this, is the Third Story. The intersection between the art and the craft, the living and the deceased, the personal and the professional…The place where all of these meet is the Third Story.The Third Story podcast features long-form interviews with musicians and members of the creative class, hosted by Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.Third Story Podcast is a 2024 Jazz Journalism Association Podcast of the Year Nominee. Third Story Podcast is a 2023 and 2025 Signal Award WinnerCheck out the rest of our lineup at WBGO Studios.
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Leo Sidran
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How many episodes does The Third Story have?
The Third Story currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is The Third Story about?
There are stories we tell ourselves. There are stories we tell our friends. There are the stories we tell strangers. There are stories we never tell.Somewhere, in the middle of all of this, is the Third Story. The intersection between the art and the craft, the living and the deceased, the personal...
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The Third Story is created and hosted by Leo Sidran.
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