Chalice Paul-DISAPPEARED: the True Story

In this brief interview, I get to speak to Elisabeth “Betsy” James, who was a childhood friend of Chalice's. Betsy reached out to me through my website, ChalicePaul.com.  

In this brief recap, I'm again speaking with John Paul Sr.'s son, Michael Paul, who shares thoughts on the passing of his brother, John Paul Jr. R&T: An Oral History of John Paul Sr.: Racing's Most Dangerous Man, Smuggler and Fugitive  

In the 13th episode, I delve into the “Lucky” Five. Five men (some of whom have disappeared) who were caught smuggling drugs in Louisiana in the early 1980's.

Since the interview of Chalice's younger sister, Charlene Larson, she has passed away. In this episode, I have a brief discussion with Charlene's daughter, Melissa Reynolds.

We've had a brief hiatus, but there is much more of our podcast coming on the horizon. I was interviewed for the 2022-June/July edition of Road & Track Volume 11 (Escape) for an extensive article on John Paul Sr. titled, “Escape of the Old Pirate”. There will be more interviews to come and Chalice's true […]

Today, January 2, 2021, I wanted to post a special message for the New Year and what has happened and will happen to this ongoing podcast.  

In this episode, I delve into the disappearance of Colleen Wood with an interview of Paul Kully; Colleen’s  former boyfriend.  

In this episode, I interview Conner Secondino; the Grandson of John Paul Sr. and nephew to John Paul Jr. and Michael Paul.  

I speak with Michael DeFontes in this episode; a racer prominent in the 80’s, 90’s, and 2000’s.

Today, August 31st, is Chalice’s birthday. I wanted to post a special message for her and to thank those that have contributed to this podcast.

On this very special episode, I have a short talk with Chalice’s younger sister, Charlene Larson. Many emotional memories are brought up which make it difficult for Charlene to go into more depth. Hopefully, I will be able to continue our discussion on a future date.

In this episode I speak with Stephen Carson, who was shot 5 times and left for dead by John Paul Sr. Stephen Carson is the Author of Being a Pirate isn’t Fun Anymore (working title: The Lucky Captain)

In part two of the interview with John Paul Sr.’s son, Michael Paul, it gets wilder with failed prison escapes, biker gangs, and Burt Reynolds’ “Sharky’s Machine.” The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not represent the views and opinions of this podcast or its creator(s).

In part one of a two part interview, I go in depth speaking with John Paul Sr.’s son, Michael Paul who sheds light on a wild, and sometimes violent, home life.

Chalice’s roommate and casting agent for Burt Reynolds Sharky’s Machine Film was the last person to see Chalice alive in Decatur, Georgia where Chalice rented a room before departing for Florida to meet up with John Paul Sr.

For this Episode, I have an in depth discussion with retired Key West sergeant, Joe Arbie. Joe had known and helped Chalice while she was estranged from John Paul Sr. and staying in Florida shortly before her disappearance.

In this second episode, I take a call from Kathy Kelley, a friend of Chalice who had flown with her when they were both flight attendants (a.k.a. stewardesses) for Delta Airlines through the 70’s.

In the first episode, I interview Pam Keyser, who was roommates with Chalice at the Jacksonville YWCA in the mid 1960’s. My Guest Pam K. Keyser is a published author whose first book, The Red Glass: From Abuse-Hell to Living-Well, was published in 2009 and she is currently working on a second book.

My name is Lisa Collomb Gandolfo and through this new podcast, I’m hoping to shed light on my friend Chalice Paul. She was born as Chalice Alford on August 31, 1947 and disappeared in the summer of 1981 and is presumed to be dead. Her second husband was John Paul Sr., the infamous race car […]