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The Elmore Leonard Podcast

The Elmore Leonard Podcast

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 The Elmore Leonard Podcast explores the work and life of one of our greatest novelists: Elmore Leonard. We will interview those who knew him and his work best, and also dive deep into the novels, the short stories and the invisible threads that tie them together. If you've read the books and seen the adaptations, we've got a lot to talk about. And if you haven't, get to work. Either way, subscribe to The Elmore Leonard Podcast today.2025 Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Pronto

    Pronto
    Dec 21 2025

    Alex and Judd dive deep into PRONTO - the first book of Elmore Leonard's to feature Raylan Givens, the central character of FX's Justified.

    They discuss how Elmore auditioned one of his greatest characters, what Raylan cares about most, and also touch on the moral decay and lack of respect among the youth.

    Also, Judd spoils the ending to the 1993 Tom Cruise movie, The Firm.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJaABnINadM

    Hosted By: Judd Rubin and Alex Leonard

    Music by: Greg Ahee

    Produced and Edited by: Judd Rubin

    Executive Producer: Peter Leonard

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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • Alex R. Johnson

    Alex R. Johnson
    Dec 5 2025

    Alex R. Johnson is an author and filmmaker. His debut novel Brooklyn Motto was published this year and his film Two Step, premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. He joins the podcast to talk Elmore and tell us what it's like to jump between film and books, learn from Jonathan Demme, and grow up in a house of spies.

    https://haciendafilmsinc.com

    Guest: Alex R. Johnson

    Hosted By: Judd Rubin and Alex Leonard

    Music by: Greg Ahee

    Produced and Edited by: Judd Rubin

    Executive Producer: Peter Leonard

    Let's talk:

    www.elmoreleonardofficial.com

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    IG: @ElmoreLeonardInc

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    47 mins
  • Walter Mosley

    Walter Mosley
    Nov 21 2025

    Walter Mosley is one of our great writers. He's written over 60 books, including mysteries, science fiction, short stories and non-fiction. His books have been adapted into films and television shows such as Devil in a Blue Dress, starring Denzel Washington, Jennifer Beals, and Don Cheadle; The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey starring Samuel L. Jackson (Apple TV); The Man in my Basement starring Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe (Hulu), and many more.

    He is also incredibly prolific in television, having written on shows such as FX's Snowfall, Justified: City Primeval and The Lowdown.

    He has won the Edgar Award, the O. Henry Award, The Mystery Writers of America's Grand Master Award, a Grammy®, several NAACP Image awards, and PEN America's Lifetime Achievement Award.

    We discuss the foibles of right and wrong, how being a computer programmer is like being a cowboy, what happens if he doesn't write for 3 days in a row, and so much more.

    https://www.waltermosley.com

    Guest: Walter Mosley

    Hosted By: Judd Rubin and Alex Leonard

    Music by: Greg Ahee

    Produced and Edited by: Judd Rubin

    Executive Producer: Peter Leonard

    Let's talk:

    www.elmoreleonardofficial.com

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    IG: @ElmoreLeonardInc

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    45 mins
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