Duologue with Leslie Heaney

This week on Duologue , Leslie sits down with actor, humanitarian, and true American patriot Gary Sinise , best known for his role as Lt. Dan in Forrest Gump , to talk about his life’s mission of service. From his early work with Vietnam veterans to founding the Gary Sinise Foundation , Gary has dedicated decades to supporting our nation’s defenders, veterans, first responders, and their families....

This episode is the perfect antidote to whatever you’re feeling the day after election day… in today’s episode, I sit down with two documentary filmmakers, Kahane Corn Cooperman and Innbo Shim, to discuss their film, Creede USA. Creede is a small, remote mining town in Colorado that serves as a microcosm of differing political sides and debates that are happening more broadly in our country today....

In this episode, Leslie sits down with writer and editor Daisy Prince to explore the real history behind Outlander . Daisy—whose work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Vanity Fair, Vogue, The Telegraph, and Tatler —takes us deep into the fascinating story of Clan Fraser , the real-life Scottish family that inspired the hit series. This conversation spans centuries — from...

This past Saturday, October 18th, was World Menopause Awareness Day (women my age follow these things). In recognition of that, I sat down last week with menopause specialist Dr. Cat Brown, Medical Director at Winona. Winona is a telehealth company that empowers, educates, and treats women going through their menopausal journeys. Winona also provides women across the country access to health care ...

After surviving a shark attack that nearly took her life, Ali Truwit set a bold goal—to compete in the Paralympics exactly one year later. Not only did she make the U.S. team , she brought home two silver medals , broke two world records , and inspired millions. In this episode, we talk about resilience, friendship, and how Ali turned tragedy into purpose through her Stronger Than You Think Founda...

I am so thrilled to be back and to announce that The Interview with Leslie Heaney’s new name is Duologue with Leslie Heaney! A duologue is a conversation between two people (although while sometimes my interviews include more than one guest) and this new name for the pod summarizes what we do - having conversations with really interesting people who have inspirational life stories or great wisdom...

In this episode, I sit down with  Tom Opre  — filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of the  ⁠ Shepherds of Wildlife Society ⁠ , a nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting people and wildlife through powerful documentary films. Tom has spent his career behind the camera, capturing stories of rural areas and the people who call them home. Over the years, he’s witnessed a growing disconnect between rural co...

This week I’m sitting down with  Tom Opre  — filmmaker, storyteller, and founder of the  Shepherds of Wildlife Society , a nonprofit dedicated to reconnecting people and wildlife through powerful documentary films. Tom has spent his career behind the camera, capturing stories of rural areas and the people who call them home. Over the years, he’s witnessed a growing disconnect between rural communi...

This week on The Interview, Leslie sits down with Mayor Scott Singer of Boca Raton, Florida —a longtime friend and a leader making headlines for his bold vision and steady hand in public service. Scott shares the story of leaving New York to return to South Florida, what motivated him to first run for City Council, and how his passion for creating jobs and opportunities has shaped Boca Raton into...

Earlier this summer, as part of our  Summer Travel Series , we featured Newport, Rhode Island through the lens of celebrated photographer  Nick Mele. This week, we’re back with part two of our conversation, turning to Nick’s career journey, creative process, and signature style that blends timeless elegance with humor. Often referred to as a  modern-day Slim Aarons,  Nick has carved out a space as...

This week on  The Interview with Leslie Heaney ,  we’re traveling back to the sandy shores of Long Island with Sarah Wetenhall,  a life-long summer resident in and around East Hampton and the co-owner and CEO of  The Hedges Inn  in East Hampton and  The Colony Hotel  in Palm Beach. Back in 2016, Sarah and her husband Andrew, took over The Colony Hotel (an iconic hotel that had formerly been owned...

EPISODE SPONSORS: Cozy Earth : use code “INTERVIEW” for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. Tenmile Distillery : All Interview listeners will receive 10% off their order when they use code “THEINTERVIEW” at checkout. Our next stop in the  Summer Travel Series  takes us to the Rockies for a deep dive into  one of Colorado’s most glamorous and adventure-filled dest...

It’s hard to believe this summer marks the 50th anniversary of Jaws— the film that launched the summer blockbuster, introduced a then-unknown Steven Spielberg, and forever changed the way we look at the ocean…  and for some of us, even swimming pools! Beyond the suspense, the unforgettable score, and one of the best movie lines of all time—“You’re gonna need a bigger boat”—Jaws had some unintended...

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EPISODE SPONSOR: Tenmile Distillery: Use code "THEINTERVIEW" for 10% off all orders This week on The Interview, we continue our Summer Travel Series with a sun-soaked stop in the Hamptons —home to ocean breezes, classic Americana, and the ever-iconic Wölffer Estate Vineyard. I’m joined by the remarkable Joey Wölffer —entrepreneur, designer, equestrian, Co-Owner and Chief Brand Officer of Wölffer E...

EPISODE SPONSOR: Tenmile Distillery: Use code "THEINTERVIEW" for 10% off all orders I’m briefly pausing my “Summer Travel Series” to explore a topic that’s gaining national attention: ketamine and ketamine therapy. You may have heard ketamine mentioned in the news—whether in connection with the death of Friends actor Matthew Perry, or Elon Musk publicly endorsing it. But beyond the headlines, ther...

EPISODE SPONSORS: Cozy Earth: Use code "INTERVIEW" for 40% off all orders Tenmile Distillery: Use code "THEINTERVIEW" for 10% off all orders We are finishing off this week with a conversation with renowned photographer and co-author of the acclaimed book, A Newport Summer , Nick Mele. Regarded as the Slim Aarons of our time, Nick is a summer resident of Newport.  As someone who also spends time in...

EPISODE SPONSORS: Tenmile Distillery: Use code "THEINTERVIEW" for 10% off your order Cozy Earth: Use code "INTERVIEW" for 40% off your order I am very excited to bring you my third installment of this summer series.  Today, we are featuring one of the world's favorite islands, Nantucket.  Ashley McCormick, founder & CEO of the  lifestyle brand ASHA ,  who is a life-long summer resident of Nant...

Episode Sponsors: Tenmile Distillery : All Interview listeners will receive 10% off their order when they use code “THEINTERVIEW” at checkout. Cozy Earth : use code “INTERVIEW” for 40% off best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. I'm so excited to share the latest installment in my Summer Travel Series—this time, we’re heading to one of my absolute favorite parts of the count...

I hope you all had a great July 4th weekend. We are kicking off July with what I'm calling a summer series. I've asked insiders in certain summer communities to share their favorite secret spots and recommendations for places to stay, eat, and things to do . Who better to kick it off with than my wonderful friend Alexis Swanson Traina - back for her second time on the podcast to share all of her f...

This episode is brought to you by: Tenmile Distillery All Interview listeners will receive 10% off their order when they use code “THEINTERVIEW” at checkout. -------------------- Acclaimed by critics, Land Between the Rivers: A 5,000-Year History of Iraq offers a sweeping chronicle of the region often called the cradle of civilization - a vital crossroads between East and West. Its author, Bartle...

This past Sunday, June 22nd was the Season 3 Premiere of HBO's hit series, The Gilded Age.  Part of the success of this show is the viewing audience's fascination of this time period -  a time of rapid change and immense wealth in the United States - and the grand mansions of the time located in Newport, Rhode Island. I thought my listeners would be interested in going behind the scenes - to learn...

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THIS EPISODE IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY: TENMILE DISTILLERY In honor of Father’s Day, all Interview listeners will receive 10% off their order when they use code “THEINTERVIEW” at checkout. Click here to learn more . ------------------------------------- June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and I was so fortunate to have the opportunity to sit down with expert preventative neurologist Dr. Kell...