Podcast

In this episode of "All the Best," Sam LeBlond is joined by former U.S. Senator from Wyoming Alan Simpson, and his wife, champion of the arts, Ann Simpson. In an intimate conversation, the Simpsons remember how they came to meet George and Barbara Bush and forge a lifelong friendship, what they were like outside of the public eye, and the importance good humor played in their relationships. Plus, the Simpsons share the secret to their long and happy marriage. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

In this episode of "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond chats with New York Times Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer about his longtime friendship with George H. W. and Barbara Bush...that actually began when the president wrote him a fan letter. Sam and Brad also talk about the importance of literacy, the unlikely comedic duo he formed with Barbara Bush, and his touching last moments with George HW Bush. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

On this episode of “All the Best,” Sam LeBlond speaks with former Marine and veterans advocate Cole Lyle. Listen as the two discuss how Lyle battled PTSD and how taking in a service dog has helped him. After taking in his service dog Kaya, Lyle was inspired to propose congressional legislation in the form of the PAWS Act to benefit other veterans. Lyle also talked about his time at Texas A&M University, his love of the Bush library, and meeting George H. W. Bush. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.

On this episode of All the Best, Sam LeBlond talked with legendary football coach R.C. Slocum about his journey from a shoeshine boy to becoming the all-time winningest coach in Texas A&M football history. They also discuss his long-standing friendship with George H. W. Bush, which included hunting with the president, traveling with the president, witnessing the formation of his presidential library, and singing with Reba McEntire.

This week on "All the Best," host Sam LeBlond talks with former President George W. Bush's White House Photographer, Eric Draper. The two discuss everything from how Eric landed the job, the historical importance of the role, and the way photographic technology has advanced during his tenure. Eric also shares the amazing experience of photographing two living Presidents together, who were father and son. Plus, Eric reflects on being by George W. Bush's side as the events of September 11, 2001 unfolded. To read the full transcript of this episode visit https://www.georgeandbarbarabush.org/podcast-transcript/.