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Print Articles

Jun.18.2012: Cleveland Scene interview — Read it here
May.04.2012: The Lefsetz Letter post — Read it here
May.01.2012: Lafayette, LA Advertiser article — Read it here
May.01.2012: Examiner.com article — Read it here
Apr.16.2012: Examiner.com review — Read it here
Apr.16.2012: Houston Press interview — Read it here
Jun.04.2010: Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal article — Read it here

Audio Interviews

May.09.2012 - NPR's All Things Considered
"Thorn's own songs are often about people living on the margins of society, a focus that carried over to the songs he chose for What the Hell Is Goin' On?" Paul discusses his music from the margins with NPR's Melissa Block. If you don't have Flash installed, listen to the mp3 here.

Jan.21.2011 - Dick Gordon's The Story
Paul Thorn grew up in Tupelo, Mississippi heavily influenced by his father's Pentecostal church. He lived a restricted lifestyle until his long lost uncle returned to their hometown and shared his experience of being a pimp. Paul shares how the influence of their lifestyles altered his path in life. If you don't have Flash installed, listen to the mp3 here.

Feb.22.2011 - Taproot Radio Americana Music Show
Taproot Radio's Calvin Powers interviews Paul and plays music from the CD Pimps and Preachers. If you don't have Flash installed, listen to the mp3 here.

Jul.17.2010 - The Bob Edwards Interview
This is Paul's second interview by the incomparable Bob Edwards. Here they discuss Paul's stories and life experiences behind the writing of Pimps & Preachers. If you don't have Flash installed, listen to the mp3 here.

Sep.11.2010 - In Search of a Song Interview
Paul Thorn sat down with guitarist Jason Wilber to talk about his life and music. Find out how he went from preacher, to professional boxer, to recording artist in this in-depth, hour-long piece. NOTE: You must register for free with Public Radio Exchange to hear the whole thing. Listen to Jason's interview here.

Mar.21.2008 - The Bob Edwards Interview
The legendary Bob Edwards interviewed Paul for his XM Radio show and it is a must-listen for anyone interested in Paul's music or the man himself. If you don't have Flash installed, listen to the mp3 here.

WBGO's SportsJam
Doug Doyle interviewed Paul for his WBGO SportsJam radio show. Click here to listen.

Jul.01.2008 - WXPN in Philadelphia, PA

Jun.22.2008 - This I Believe Based on a 1950s radio program of the same name, Americans from all walks of life share the personal philosophies and core values that guide their daily lives.

Jun.10.2008 - All Things Considered Review of A Long Way From Tupelo