The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni

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Writer & musician, Jack Sonni, known worldwide as “the Other Guitar Player in Dire Straits,” gathers an eclectic group of musicians, writers, artists, chefs, cocktail masters and wine geeks to share their work, passions and unique perspectives on a wide r


    • Sep 10, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Jack Sonni and Dire Straits Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 19:11


    Jack Sonni is back with part 2 of his epic tale of rockstar fame in a storytelling experience that you don't want to miss!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Jack Sonni and Dire Straits Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 26:48


    After giving up on his dreams to become a rockstar, Jack Sonni went from working in a guitar store to going on tour and recording with Dire Straits at their peak in 1985. Sometimes you have to let go to get what you want.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Hunter S. Thompson and the Birth of Gonzo Journalism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 35:38


    Jack's guest is Peter Richardson – author of the newly released, “Savage Journey – Hunter S. Thompson and the Weird Road to GONZO” which focuses on the development of Thompson's writing style and the reasons for his vaunted position as one of the great American writers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Experiencing the Magic of Craft Cocktails at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2022 52:52


    Host Jack Sonni & Leisure Class cocktail wizard, Brad Johnson discuss the art of cocktail making, pre-made mixers and their approach to home cocktails. They are joined by Shaker & Spoon founders, Anna Gorovoy & Mike Milyavsky to learn how their subscription box service came about and their goal to deliver a truly elevated craft cocktail experience to your home by providing cocktail recipes of the nation's top bartenders, the necessary ingredients, and recommended spirits.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Professorial & Literary Reprobates Social Club

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 59:58


    Jack gathers four of Oxford Mississippi's leading crime fiction writers to chat about influences, inspirations, books that need to be made into movies, challenges of Social Media and that one “must read” writer.Best Sellers, Award winners and good friends all - Ace Atkins, Tom Franklin, William Boyle and Michael Farris Smith join the Leisure Class for an evening of good conversation, mutual admiration and laughs. Tequila may have been involved!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Update #2 From Jack on the Road in Brazil!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 3:24


    Jack checking in beachside somewhere in south America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    An Update From Jack Sonni - On Tour in Brazil

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 5:58


    Jack Sonni gives us an update on his travelings with the Dire Straits Legacy Tour in Brazil.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Guitars, Cadillacs, Hillbilly Music and Stolen Bodies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 52:12


    Jack chats with good friend, guitarist/producer, Pete Anderson –who in partnership with Dwight Yoakam, sold millions of records, stacked up hit after hit and propelled Country Music into the mainstream of popular music. Pete tells how a punk DIY ethos took him on his very real rags to riches journey. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Gift of Time in Mississippi State Prison

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 21:03


    Jack is invited to talk with a group of inmates at the notorious Mississippi State Penitentiary, also known as Parchman Farm. An experience that leads to deep reflections about family, and life's twisted paths. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Reeling With the Great Elliott Randall From Steely Dan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 33:40


    Elliott Randall stops by the Leisure Class to share his stories and unique perspective as one of the most prolific rock and roll guitarists of all time, and one of the most respected studio musicans in the industry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Capturing Lightning in a Bottle: Recording rock n roll at home w/Tom Guerra

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2022 17:39


    There's magic to rock n' roll when played live and when a band records together. My Friend, guitarist/singer/songwriter, Tom Guerra joins the leisure class to share the challenges of capturing that magic on his latest solo release, "Sentimental Junk", which was recorded during the pandemic .Visit TomGuerra.com to get your ears on it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Sharing is Caring: Social Media Hacks for the Home Musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 12:02


    All likes and no shares makes Jack one mad dad! Thankfully, there's a few old fashioned tricks that can help creative people everywhere get beyond Zuckerberg's algorithms, and into the hearts and minds of their audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Life's Crooked Path & the Art of Wearing Hats

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 38:34


    Our journey through Life is anything but straight. But it's the twists and turns that make and shape us and we end up wearing many hats along the way. Hatmaker Enrico Busto joins us in this episode and tells the story of how his journey began in Venice, Italy and lead him to Venice Beach, California wear his artistic expression is creating custom hats that accentuate the wearer's personality. The conversation continues over cocktails when cocktail magician & hat freak, Brad Johnson joins us to talk, style, hats and cocktails.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    What Are Kindred Spirits?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 30:58


    Jack Sonni welcomes Keith Nelson, former lead guitarist and founding member of the hard rock group Buckcherry. A kindred spirit connected by a passion for rock n roll and growing up in Western Pennsylvania.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    A Bag of Grins with Jordan Celso

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 38:05


    Jordan Celso swings by the Leisure Class to share his story of growing cannabis in the Emerald Triangle of California over the past several decades. Then our in house libation legend, Brad Johnson checks in to share his Tequila sunrise with the crew. Welcome to the Leisure Class Y'all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Life Moves in Mysterious Ways with Sara Goudarzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 39:52


    Jack shares a story about how a well-crafted kitchen knife changed the trajectory if his career from a rock star to a writer living on Martha's Vineyard. Sara Goudarzi, author of “The Almond in the Apricot” stops by to talk about everything from grief to her creative process. Then our in-house bartender extraordinaire Brad Johnson joins us to make a drink inspired by our guests book. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    The Portal of Time-Space Continuum with Harvey Brooks

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 30:22


    Jack takes us back with a story about falling in love with music on vinyl records again later in life. Then, legendary bass player Harvey Brooks stops by to share his countless stories of playing with greats like Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, and Miles Davis. Then Jack Sonni and Brad Johnson Shake it Up with some classic martini recipes. Welcome to the Leisure Class Y'all! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Tomorrow Never Knows with Ace Atkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 41:23


    Jack Sonni brings it home with a heartfelt story about letting go of the high pressure corporate lifestyle and the choices we make in the pursuit of happiness. Best selling author Ace Atkins stops by to talk about his life and how he became one of America's favorite crime novelists. Then we Shake it Up with our in house booze hound, Bradley Johnson, who shares some classic, and some not-so-classic margarita recipes. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Influences & Inspirations with Guitarist Eddie Martinez

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 41:12


    Legendary studio musician and guitarist Eddie Martinez swings by to talk with Jack about the influences and inspirations that led him to one of the most extensive recording careers in the industry. Then it's time to Shake it Up with our in house booze expert Bradley Johnson, who tells us how to make a drink he and Jack dubbed "El Abuelo".Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Why Mississippi? With Curtis Wilkie & Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 30:35


    Jack Sonni welcomes you to the Leisure Class in his debut episode at Newsweek! We talk with famed journalist/author/historian Curtis Wilkie about what made him return to the state of Mississippi after swearing that he would never go back. Then we talk with James Beard Award-winning chef, Vish Bhatt, about the many different cultures that influence southern cuisine. Then it's time to Shake it Up with our very own in-house cocktail mixologist, Brad Johnson, who shares with us his famous Man O' War cocktail recipe. Welcome to the Leisure Class y'all!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    Coming Feb, 10th 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2022 1:10


    Show Trailer - The Leisure Class with Jack Sonni premieres with our first full episode February 10th, 2022 on Apple, Spotify and Newsweek.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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