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Welcome to Butterflies and Barbecue: Your Unofficial Dollywood Podcast. We are long-time Dollywood attendees who took a break but are now making our way back to the parks.  We hope to spend some time with you sharing memories of food, family, rides, and shows from of our time at the park and talkin…

Lamee and Lindsey


    • Apr 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 17 EPISODES


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    Episode 11 - We're Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 54:29


    Despite all suggestions otherwise, we were not lost to time never to return.  That's right! We're back, and on this episode we're talking about Dollywood festivals from this year and last, the Dragonflier, and Top Ten Smells (not always good ones) of Dollywood.  Come join us.Time Stamps00:20 - WelcomeBack and Festival Talk26:50 - Riding Around the Mountain - The Dragonflier34:30 - Ten Smells (Not All Good) of Dollywood

    Episode 10 - Part 2 - Country Cookers Kettle Korn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 24:58


    On this episode, Lindsey sends us off to Country Cookers Kettle Korn in Rivertown Junction, and we disagree over whether kettle corn or popcorn is truly supreme. 

    Episode 10 - Part 1 - Dizzy Disk

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 18:50


    On part 1 of our tenth episode, we discuss the Dizzy Disk ride located in the Country Fair section of the park. Links to content mentioned on the showHere's Carly Caramanna's trip report from Attractions Magazine where she discusses the Dollywood Flower and Food Festival: https://attractionsmagazine.com/trip-report-dollywood-blooms-flower-food-festival-2021/This is a video from Zamperla's Youtube channel of the Dizzy Disk's "big brother," the Disk'O Coaster: https://youtu.be/zhMjUERQ228

    Episode 9 - Food and Flower Festival 2021, Crossroads Funnel Cake, and Tennessee Tornado

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2021 75:40


    On this episode, we discuss the Food and Flower Festival for 2021, but not before Lamee gives a report of his family's most recent trip to the park.  We also discuss Crossroads Funnel Cake, the Tennessee Tornado, and get into a session of Dollywould/Dollywould Not.Time Stamps00:45 - Welcome and Lamee's Trip Report12:03 - Food and Flower Festival 202124:54 - Chowdee - Crossroads Funnel Cake36:25 - Ridin' Around the Mountain - Tennessee Tornado52:25 - Dollywould/Dollywould Not

    Dolly Drop 4 - New Year About To Begin!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 15:12


    With the park opening just a few days away, Lamee and children (some of them) come together to discuss the festivals, rides, and food that they are getting excited for in the new year at Dollywood.

    Episode 8 - Walk Like Dolly, Smell Like Dolly, The Fire Chaser, and Market Square Skillets

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 58:31


    We are all over the place on this episode. We go from from birthdays to final days. We talk some time to walk with Dolly herself....sort of. Then, we're talking the well-themed Fire Chaser and the deliciousness of Market Square Skillets.Time Stamps1:40 - Dolly's Birthday and Honors6:00 - A Walk with Dolly on Apple Fitness16:00 - Dolly's New Perfume25:00 - Remembering Randy Parton28:00 - Chowdee: Market Square Skillets40:00 - Ridin' Around the Mountain: The Fire Chaser

    Episode 7 - 12 Things You Might Not Know About Dolly/Dollywood + Trip Wrap-Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 55:47


    On this episode, Lamee spends some time hitting the remaining highlights of his last trip to Dollywood, and then the good stuff really starts when Lindsey unveils her list of 12 things you might not know about Dolly and/or Dollywood.Time Stamps:0:00 - Open and Welcome6:50 - Wrap-Up of Lamee's Recent Trip to Dollwood22:30 - 12 Things You Might Not Know About Dolly/Dollywood

    Dolly Drop 3 - A Visit with Our Friend, Pam (+ Bonus Christmas Festival Preview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 35:28


    On this Dolly Drop episode, Lamee welcomes his friend, Pam, to the show to talk about her trip to Dollywood with some of her family. We don't want to spoil it in the description, but hijinks did, in fact, ensue on her adventure. Pam's warm personality and great stories make her a perfect guest for when temperatures are getting a little chilly. Also, Lamee took his own trip to Dollywood for the early days of the Christmas Festival, so he'll share some thoughts on some experiences you won't want to miss.Time Stamps0:00 - Welcome and Pam's Trip to Dollywood18:30 - Lamee's tips for fun at the Smoky Mountain Christmas Festival.

    Episode 6 - Finally to the Park!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 83:25


    On this episode, Lamee (with the worst microphone so far) discusses his first trip to Dollywood in 2020, Lindsey leads a discussion on the Smoky Mountain River Rampage, we discuss the glory that is the Spotlight Bakery, and we wrap things up with a little Dollywould / Dollwouldnot.Time Stamps0:00 - Welcome and Discussion of Lamee's trip to Dollywood23:00 - Ridin' Around the Mountain - Smoky Mountain River Rampage39:30 - Chowdee - Spotlight Bakery54:05 - Dollywould / Dollywouldnot

    Episode 5 - Drop Line, Victoria's Pizza, and The Harvest Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 66:08


    On our (somewhat) triumphant return, we discuss the wonder that is Drop Line, strange amounts of nostalgia for Victoria's Pizza, and the upcoming and awesome Harvest Festival. Stick around for a bonus interview with Lamee's oldest son.Time Stamps:5:25 - Ridin' Around the Mountain - Drop Line21:35 - Chowdee - Victoria's Pizza32:45 - Dollywould/Dollywould Not57:05 - Bonus Interview with Son Number One

    Dolly Drop 2 - Chatting about Dollywood Reopening with Michelle Borja

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 32:56


    Michelle Borja, who is one of the amazing Dollywood Insiders, joins us on the show to talk about what it was like to return to Dollywood for 2020 season! She made it just in time for the all new Flower and Food Festival, and she has some details of that event. If you have questions about the procedures the park is putting in place to keep you safe, what rides and attractions are open, or if the food is still good (spoiler: it is), she addresses all of these issues on the show. You can follow Michelle's journey on Instagram @ michelleborjatn You can find out more about the Dollywood Insiders at https://insiders.dollywood.com/

    Episode 4 - Mystery Mine and Red's Drive In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 59:20


    On this episode, we're discussing the Mystery Mine, Red's Drive In, and our Dollywould / DollywouldNot ideas.Time Stamps:6:50 - Riding Around the Mountain - Mystery Mine26:00 - Chowdee - Red's Drive In40:00 - Dollywould/ Dollywould Not

    Episode 3 - Trapped in Our Homes - Butterflies and Barbecue

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 42:35


    On this episode, we agree to socially distance ourselves from Dollywood while refusing to emotionally distance ourselves from Dollywood. We discuss the current COVID-19 news, share our Dollywould/DollywouldNots, talk about the Lemon Twist, and give our take on Aunt Granny's. Time Stamps:00:30 - Welcome and COVID-19 news (as of now)03:40 - Dollywould / DollywouldNot18:20 - Ridin' Around the Mountain - The Lemon Twist26:30 - Chowdee - Aunt Granny's

    Episode 2 - DreamMore Resort Review with Lindsey's Dad and the Blazing Fury

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 65:22


    On this episode, we'll share our thoughts in DollyWould/DollyWouldNot, spend time with Lindsey's dad as he shares his experience at the DreamMore Resort, stake our claims in the battle of Pretzels vs. Popcorn, and spend some time discussing one of our old school favorites, The Blazing Fury.Time Stamp2:17 - DollyWould/DollyWouldNot18:55 - Main Segment: DreamMore Resort Reflections with Lindsey's Dad!26:52 - Chowdee: Pretzels vs. Popcorn39:50 - Riding Around the Mountain: The Blazing Fury

    Dolly Drop 1 - Let's Talk Ticket Prices

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 29:19


    Ticket prices and choosing the best tickets for your needs are the topics for this "Dolly Drop" episode (a bonus episode for a podcast too new to have bonus episodes) of Butterflies and Barbecue.Time Stamps:1:48 - Single Day Pass Options7:45 - Season Pass Options12:00 - Gold Pass14:08 - Ticket math for single passes.15:40 - Ticket math for a Family of Four17:44 - Gold Pass vs. Regular Season Pass23:50 - DreamMore Resort perks

    Episode 1 - Butterflies And Barbecue: Your Unofficial Dollywood Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 88:24


    In our first full episode, we discuss what we would not wear to the park, the upcoming Festival schedule for the year, Cinnamon Bread, our memories of the Mountain Slidewinder, and more. 1:07 - Our Advice Segment, Dollywould / Dollywould Not23:01 - Our Food Segment, Chowdee!30:14 - Our Main Segment, 2020 Dollywood Announcements: Pre-K Imagination Pass and Dollywood Festival Schedule1:14:20 - Our Ride Segment, Ridin' Around the Mountain

    Episode 0 - Butterflies and Barbecue: Your Unofficial Dollywood Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 17:22


    We are Butterflies and Barbecue: Your Unofficial Dollywood Podcast, and in Episode 0 we introduce our podcast by covering (not necessarily in this order) the Who, What, When, Where, and Why of it all. Join us so that we can build the hype train that this park deserves.

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