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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.