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Dec 2021
41m 36s

Leslie Jordan: Leave It Under The Pew

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Actor/comedian Leslie Jordan joins Katie on this episode to talk about his Southern Baptist upbringing, why authenticity is his greatest strength, and what he means when he says 'leave it under the pew'.


Leslie Jordan is one of the most consistently recognizable faces in popular Entertainment. His journey towards stardom has provided one of the quirkier, impressive, and varied career trajectories of the past few decades. He has conquered the international comedy stage with sold out runs in Mexico, Canada and the U.K., and remains an in-demand mainstay as a Stage / TV / Film performer, voice-over artist, fund raiser, spokesperson, out artist, equal rights activist and all around Southern Baptist celebutante.


The Recovering Catholic is produced & Hosted by Katie Pruitt. Artwork by Sami Wideberg (Stolen Trailers Studios). Mixed by Guy Fell. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Music by Katie Pruitt. Additional music by Leslie Jordan. Please listen, subscribe, rate and review.



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