The Third Story

Before The Irish Goodbye became one of the most acclaimed debut novels of 2025, Heather Aimee O'Neill spent years quietly writing it while building a career helping other writers tell their stories. Here she discusses the vulnerability of ambition, the challenge of living an authentic life, and the strange transition from observer to protagonist.

Saxophonist and bandleader Lakecia Benjamin has become one of the most dynamic voices in jazz. In this wide ranging conversation with Leo Sidran she recalls some of her early professional experiences, and how the mentors, heroes, setbacks and aspirations that shaped her journey continue to inform her new album, We Dream.

To mark what would have been Miles Davis's 100th birthday, The Third Story with Leo Sidran revisits a rare 1986 conversation between Miles and Ben Sidran, recorded on the terrace of Miles's Malibu home.

After nearly three decades of resisting fixed categories, Julieta is returning to the place where that sensibility began. This year she releases Norteña, an album that turns back toward the border city where all of that started. She describes it as a tribute to the feeling of growing up on the border.

Dida Pelled talks to Leo Sidran about her latest album I Wish You Would, her approach to tradition, identity, finding a personal voice across genres, discovering the truth about her sexuality, her singing, and the six strings she loves so much.

Leo Sidran in conversation with Emily Cavanaugh. Emily is the founder of Song For You, a nonprofit organization bringing personalized songs to patients, loved ones, and frontline workers during times of crisis.

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.

Phoebe Katis is Leo Sidran's latest guest on his The Third Story podcast

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On the latest episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Kurt Elling

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran has a story about Madrid's Cafe Central

The Third Story host Leo Sidran remembers Phil Upchurch

Madison Cunningham is the latest guest on Leo Sidran's The Third Story podcast

The latest guest on Leo Sidran's "The Third Story" podcast is Theo Bleckmann

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.

Vera Brandes is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran

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On the latest episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with film editor, producer, writer, and director Mary Sweeney

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Moses Patrou

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Joe Henry

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On this edition of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Natalia Lafourcade

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Jorge Drexler is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran

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Arturo O'Farrill is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast with Leo Sidran

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Max Pollak

Raul Midón is the latest guest on The Third Story podcast hosted by Leo Sidran

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Stephin Merritt

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Nels Cline

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sdiran chats with Steven Greenberg

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Makaya McCraven

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Jacob Collier

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran has conversations with Aaron Parks and Marta Sanchez

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with Samora Pinderhughes and Jack DeBoe

On this episode of The Third Story, host Leo Sidran chats with photographer Allan Tannenbaum

The latest episode of The Third Story features Andrew Bird

On this episode of The Third Story, the joy, community and resilience of Lucy Kalantari

Riley Mulherkar is the latest guest on The Third Story

On the next edition of The Third Story podcast, host Leo Sidran profiles singer-songwriter Jesse Harris

In this episode of The Third Story podcast, host Leo Sidran talks with Ella Rae Feingold, guitar player, composer, orchestrator, educator and content creator.

Host Leo Sidran talks with singer-songwriter Paula Cole talk about her life and career.

Host Leo Sidran talks with his father, Ben Sidran, about his latest album ‘Rainmaker' and his belief in the power of humor.

In this episode of The Third Story podcast, host Leo Sidran talks with Shabaka about his creative development and philosophy, as well as about his new record.

In this episode of The Third Story podcast, host Leo Sidran talks with singer-songwriter Jose James about his professional and personal journey.

In this episode of The Third Story podcast, host Leo Sidran talks with the members of the vocal group säje about their formation and journey.

Host Leo Sidran reflects on 10 years of his The Third Story podcast and converses with his first guest Will Lee and wife Amanda Sidran about the journey.