Podcasts about Dollywood

Well, Anna sure is grumpy. She hates Cassius, and she's being mean to Britt! Plus, Jason is back, but he's in a bit of a funk himself. Maybe he and Danny will go to Dollywood, and he'll forget his troubles. Maybe Britt, and Liesl, and James should go to Dollywood too. Or Jason and Danny could go to Nixon Falls, buy The Tan-O and restore it. Wouldn't that be the best? Also, Portia was in labor for the length of a commercial break, so that was nice for her. Will she and Jordan be friends now? Anyone else hoping Portia will name the baby Isaiah? Meanwhile, Trina is celebrating, and Kai is learning more about Drew, who also seems grumpy. #mauricebenard  #kellythiebaud #rogerhowarth #maurawest #steveburton #delirious #barshampoo #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #hillstreetblues #kinshriner  #nicholaschavez #afterlife #rickygervais #hallandoates #superstore #freaksandgeeks #freefallin #alanarkin #newgirl #lamornemorris #colonoscopy #takethenap #alleymills #billylibby #chickadee #fortgorgeous #robertgossett #daydrinkingwithsethmeyers #marcuscoloma #useastaplegun #riptwitch #ripepiphany #ripsonyaeddy  #waywardchickadee #barshampoo #ripmiffy #lovedogs #justinebateman #brookeshields #neilgaiman #dnice #cq #deborahcox #malcolmjamalwarner #lume #godzillaminusone #ripjacklynzeman #jasonmomoa #adambelanoff #thecloser #majorcrimes #wings #murphybrown #thecosbyshow #pinkalicious #ripbillymiller #ripmatthewperry #riptylerchristopher #riplesliecharleson #ripandrebraugher #ripjohnnywactor #dutchbarnvodka #chadduell #rickygervaisrobot #colinfromaccounts #ripanthonygeary #johnoliver

Dollywood opened on this day in history and Eric Stonestreet thought his invitation to Taylor Swift's wedding was spam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After several “good morning” greetings, the Fat One goes right into some Big Brother updates, several FUQs from the SSQD and Miss Bacon, a recap of his day which included helping the Nip with some travel plans, booking a Novembre vacay and a scratch off. Happy National Hot Dog Day.

Howdy y'all! Hunter and Brad recently had their first ever trip to Dollywood, they're here to talk attractions, shows, food and general impressions!

Six Flags Over Texas finally "drops the gate" on Tormenta: Rampaging Run, the massive new B&M dive coaster, and the early word is exactly what you'd hope: no rattle, great reviews. Mike and EB break down what a park gets right when a new ride opens with an entire refurbished plaza around it, and whether "biggest dive coaster yet" actually means anything anymore to hardcore enthusiasts who've done this exact ride four times already. Then it's a packed news round covering a genuinely incredible Universal exhibition at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia (with a Star Wars follow-up already announced for the park's 50th anniversary), Universal Orlando's new after-hours "Universal Nights" event at Epic Universe going head-to-head with Halloween Horror Nights, and Disneyland officially welcoming its one billionth guest. That last one gets the full Coaster Radio treatment: an "exclusive" behind-the-scenes report from the Billionth Guest Command Center, featuring the triumphant return of Disney Podcast Guy, whose live-streamed quest for billionth-guest glory ends about as well as you'd expect. After the break: a trip report from two listeners who flew from Houston to Atlanta for one last ride on Arie Force One before it's gone, plus fresh chatter about whether RMC floating the idea of relocating the coaster means anything (spoiler: not until someone signs a check). Then the second half of the show is all yours — this week's interactive topic asked listeners which park has changed the most, for better or worse, over the last 20 years, and the answers cover Disney California Adventure's total reinvention, Dollywood's coaster boom, Carowinds' rise from unknown local park to must-visit and Hersheypark's transformation into a real destination.

What's up, dudes? If you're looking for the ultimate Dolly Christmas special, her 1990 NBC holiday TV event “Dolly Parton: Christmas at Home” is a heartwarming trip back to a simpler Christmas. CJ Bélanger from Rose Suchak Ladder and I have a blast with this one! The special was made to coincide with the release of her new Christmas album. It follows Dolly from a charming Christmas store to a garland-filled Nashville recording studio in the middle of July—where she records holiday classics surrounded by enough tinsel, bows, and magnificent mullets to make any child of the ‘80s smile. From there, she heads home to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, reuniting with her family for playful sibling teasing, treasured childhood memories, and unforgettable performances of Christmas favorites including “I'll Be Home for Christmas,” “Deck the Halls,” “We Three Kings,” “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” and “O Little Town of Bethlehem.” It's classic Dolly: equal parts laughter, storytelling, heartfelt nostalgia, and sparkling holiday magic.As the special continues, Dolly visits a nursing home, takes children through Dollywood during Christmastime, shares touching stories about homemade gifts and family traditions, and celebrates the true meaning of Christmas with performances of “Little Drummer Boy,” “Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town,” “Joy to the World,” “The First Noel,” “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” and a beautiful closing rendition of “Silent Night.” Watching today also offers a delightful time capsule of 1990 Christmas commercials, featuring Chevy, Kodak, McDonald's, Toys “R” Us, Tylenol, and other nostalgic favorites that instantly transport viewers back to the golden age of holiday television. Filled with faith, family, unforgettable music, and enough Christmas spirit to light up the Smoky Mountains, this is one Dolly Parton Christmas special that deserves a place on every retro holiday watchlist.One hundred year old carousel? Check. Wagon rides? Got it. Brothers teasing a sister's looks? Definitely! So grab your guitar, sing about the wisemen, and visit a nursing home with this episode on “Dolly Parton: Christmas at Home!”Rose Suchak LadderIG: @rosesuchakladderpodGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter,  Instagram,  Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com!  Later, dudes!

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Nancy had a wild morning after hearing coyotes near her house and worrying about her dog, while Joey showed up to work frazzled—almost forgetting his shoes and eating cereal in the car. They talked about kids and social media, noting how easy it is for teens to bypass age restrictions—even with bans in place. East TN Translates returned with Nancy giving a humorous East Tennessee version of the Gettysburg Address. Joey shared a hilarious story about his mom mailing him fishing gear—including smelly bait, worm food, and “worm bedding”—revealing she had been raising her own worms. Hot Tea included the U.S. soccer coach wanting Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley at a World Cup game, Kane Brown saying he connects more with athletes than other artists, and an 84-year-old man suing Waffle House after tripping outside while reading a sign. They reminded listeners about the Dollywood wristband stop, encouraging everyone to listen on the app for the secret location—and warning people not to try sneaky tricks to get extras. Nancy shared her first barrel racing lesson experience, realizing she was in a class full of kids and getting humbled—plus needing help getting her boot off afterward. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Restaurant Group Therapy focused on a listener whose boss dented her car and denied it—advice was to confront him privately first before escalating. Patriot Games gave away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a hilarious “bald eagle screech” challenge. They also discussed an update on the viral “dad in the women’s restroom” story, with the kids’ mom criticizing him for starting a GoFundMe and exposing their children online. Another “Forgotten Moment in U.S. History” featured a comedic take on Betsy Ross sewing the first flag while arguing with her husband. They wrapped up with what they learned, including Joey discovering his mom’s worm farming hobby and Nancy confirming she’ll keep working toward her rodeo comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy had a wild morning after hearing coyotes near her house and worrying about her dog, while Joey showed up to work frazzled—almost forgetting his shoes and eating cereal in the car. They talked about kids and social media, noting how easy it is for teens to bypass age restrictions—even with bans in place. East TN Translates returned with Nancy giving a humorous East Tennessee version of the Gettysburg Address. Joey shared a hilarious story about his mom mailing him fishing gear—including smelly bait, worm food, and “worm bedding”—revealing she had been raising her own worms. Hot Tea included the U.S. soccer coach wanting Luke Combs, Lainey Wilson, and Ella Langley at a World Cup game, Kane Brown saying he connects more with athletes than other artists, and an 84-year-old man suing Waffle House after tripping outside while reading a sign. They reminded listeners about the Dollywood wristband stop, encouraging everyone to listen on the app for the secret location—and warning people not to try sneaky tricks to get extras. Nancy shared her first barrel racing lesson experience, realizing she was in a class full of kids and getting humbled—plus needing help getting her boot off afterward. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Restaurant Group Therapy focused on a listener whose boss dented her car and denied it—advice was to confront him privately first before escalating. Patriot Games gave away VIP tickets to Patriot Fest with a hilarious “bald eagle screech” challenge. They also discussed an update on the viral “dad in the women’s restroom” story, with the kids’ mom criticizing him for starting a GoFundMe and exposing their children online. Another “Forgotten Moment in U.S. History” featured a comedic take on Betsy Ross sewing the first flag while arguing with her husband. They wrapped up with what they learned, including Joey discovering his mom’s worm farming hobby and Nancy confirming she’ll keep working toward her rodeo comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We take on Dollywood, sing the praises of the hot tub, decry the failings of Disclosure Day, and encourage others to get away all alone so you have time to have it out. Our locals page is now accepting subscriptions! Move over from Patreon so more of your tips go to us and not Apple.   Books: Read along with Mac - The Angry Hills Other great stuff we like: It's OK to Be Catholic Baritus Catholic Illustrations Pacem in Terris Retreat Center Picnic Blanket Restoration of Christian Culture from Our Lady of Clear Creek Abbey Restoration of Christian Culture PDF Spiritual Direction.com Sam and Mena's podcast: Engaged at 18 https://www.fatimafarm.com/ liturgical calendar from Sofia Institute Press Wyoming Catholic Gregory the Great's St. Nicholas Guild Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary Mac's book! Clueless in Galilee Find us on our website Our libsyn page where you can find all our old episodes Theme song by Mary Bragg. Our other show: Spoiled! with Mac and Katherine   We use Amazon affiliate links. We may get a little kickback if you use the link above to purchase from Amazon.  

Nancy’s mother-in-law called Joey “tough and buff” on a Facebook post of him at the gym. East TN Translates! Nancy translated the Preamble to The Constitution into current East Tennessee terms. Hot Tea: Ticketmaster crashed during the Ella Langley presale yesterday. Over 200k people were trying to buy tickets for the Knoxville show. Dan and Shay have been crashing people’s weddings to promote their new song. Megan Moroney surprised Kenny Chesney with a mariachi band in his hotel room in Vegas. Dolly wrote a custom jingle for her new travel stop. She seems to write songs for everything! We played the songs she wrote for The Wild Eagle and Big Bear Mountain. Joey is sad that his older son, Johnston, is growing up. He was looking at old photos and videos of him from a year and a half ago and realized how much he’s grown just since then. He wishes he could go back and experience that time again. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Karly is going speed dating on Sunday! We had people call in to help her practice ahead of the real event. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! TVA is making a time capsule in honor of America 250. You can submit a message that might be included in the capsule on their website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy’s mother-in-law called Joey “tough and buff” on a Facebook post of him at the gym. East TN Translates! Nancy translated the Preamble to The Constitution into current East Tennessee terms. Hot Tea: Ticketmaster crashed during the Ella Langley presale yesterday. Over 200k people were trying to buy tickets for the Knoxville show. Dan and Shay have been crashing people’s weddings to promote their new song. Megan Moroney surprised Kenny Chesney with a mariachi band in his hotel room in Vegas. Dolly wrote a custom jingle for her new travel stop. She seems to write songs for everything! We played the songs she wrote for The Wild Eagle and Big Bear Mountain. Joey is sad that his older son, Johnston, is growing up. He was looking at old photos and videos of him from a year and a half ago and realized how much he’s grown just since then. He wishes he could go back and experience that time again. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Karly is going speed dating on Sunday! We had people call in to help her practice ahead of the real event. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! TVA is making a time capsule in honor of America 250. You can submit a message that might be included in the capsule on their website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey was worried that his garage camera kept notifying him about motion detection. He checked the cameras and saw it was just a spider weaving a web in front of the camera. Nancy randomly brought up a duck in Mexico that has become the unofficial mascot of the World Cup. Joey is frustrated that so much misinformation about sunscreen is being posted on TikTok and other social media. People are claiming that it’s sunscreen – not the sun – that causes skin cancer. Hot Tea: An NFL player revealed that Taylor and Travis don’t want gifts at their wedding. Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after he paid the restitution of $16K. The executive director of community and industry engagement at JP Morgan was fired after a video went viral of her stealing a NY Knicks trash can. Karly went to Dolly’s new truck stop yesterday and did all three of the challenges Joey and Nancy gave her! Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Nancy’s daughter Emma is moving apartments, and it’s causing family drama. Emma and her brother Parker kept texting Nancy complaining about the other while moving stuff yesterday. Joey, Nancy, and Karly dramatically read the texts between the three of them. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! Group Therapy: My Parents are Filling My Kids’ Heads with Conspiracy Theories After several years, Joey’s son has finally cracked the parental code on his Nintendo Switch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey was worried that his garage camera kept notifying him about motion detection. He checked the cameras and saw it was just a spider weaving a web in front of the camera. Nancy randomly brought up a duck in Mexico that has become the unofficial mascot of the World Cup. Joey is frustrated that so much misinformation about sunscreen is being posted on TikTok and other social media. People are claiming that it’s sunscreen – not the sun – that causes skin cancer. Hot Tea: An NFL player revealed that Taylor and Travis don’t want gifts at their wedding. Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after he paid the restitution of $16K. The executive director of community and industry engagement at JP Morgan was fired after a video went viral of her stealing a NY Knicks trash can. Karly went to Dolly’s new truck stop yesterday and did all three of the challenges Joey and Nancy gave her! Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Nancy’s daughter Emma is moving apartments, and it’s causing family drama. Emma and her brother Parker kept texting Nancy complaining about the other while moving stuff yesterday. Joey, Nancy, and Karly dramatically read the texts between the three of them. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! Group Therapy: My Parents are Filling My Kids’ Heads with Conspiracy Theories After several years, Joey’s son has finally cracked the parental code on his Nintendo Switch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight Confusion – Is it getting dark earlier or later? Joey and Nancy have no idea. Naloxone Vending Machines – Nancy speaks at a Reach fundraiser bringing overdose reversal kits to Knoxville — and shares a personal loss. Supergirl Screening – Joey spots hall monitors in all-black watching for pirates, and is too scared to check his phone. Kane Brown Golf Accident – 150 mph golf ball to the ear, 23 stitches, no flying allowed. Bailey Zimmerman's Apology – Felony charge, trashed hotel room, very corporate apology. Joey and Nancy aren't buying it. Massage Gun Eyes – Scottish man nearly blind after using a massage gun on his eyes for three months. Dolly's Travel Stop Opens – Producer Karly heads to Cornersville for the grand opening — with three embarrassing challenges to complete or she has to use a half day of vacation. Lucky 7 for Dollywood's Splash Country Passes! Nancy's Barrel Racing Redemption – Back in the saddle, hiring a trainer, and already designing her frog rodeo shirt. Ella Langley Tickets – Preston's wife didn't answer. Caitlin's best friend Brittany did. Only one of them won. Genetic Screening – Joey's twin got tested. Good news: no harmful mutations. Weird news: likely wet earwax. Oprah vs. Whitney's Family – Oprah says Whitney fell off a stage high in 2009. The family says absolutely not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daylight Confusion – Is it getting dark earlier or later? Joey and Nancy have no idea. Naloxone Vending Machines – Nancy speaks at a Reach fundraiser bringing overdose reversal kits to Knoxville — and shares a personal loss. Supergirl Screening – Joey spots hall monitors in all-black watching for pirates, and is too scared to check his phone. Kane Brown Golf Accident – 150 mph golf ball to the ear, 23 stitches, no flying allowed. Bailey Zimmerman's Apology – Felony charge, trashed hotel room, very corporate apology. Joey and Nancy aren't buying it. Massage Gun Eyes – Scottish man nearly blind after using a massage gun on his eyes for three months. Dolly's Travel Stop Opens – Producer Karly heads to Cornersville for the grand opening — with three embarrassing challenges to complete or she has to use a half day of vacation. Lucky 7 for Dollywood's Splash Country Passes! Nancy's Barrel Racing Redemption – Back in the saddle, hiring a trainer, and already designing her frog rodeo shirt. Ella Langley Tickets – Preston's wife didn't answer. Caitlin's best friend Brittany did. Only one of them won. Genetic Screening – Joey's twin got tested. Good news: no harmful mutations. Weird news: likely wet earwax. Oprah vs. Whitney's Family – Oprah says Whitney fell off a stage high in 2009. The family says absolutely not. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey thinks the hummingbirds are boycotting him because he hasn’t seen any yet this year. He also still wants guinea pigs as pets. In honor of the anniversary of the movie Jaws, a screening is being held on the beach where the movie was filmed. Guests will watch the movie while in the ocean. Nerd Nerds: A purse made of lab-grown dinosaur skin was sold at an auction. Someone made a fully functional car out of Legos, and it hit 70mph. A new robot toilet can drive to your location in the house and go back to its docking station after you’re done. An ice cream place gave Joey and his family the wrong order, and his wife schemed to make sure they got to keep both the correct order and the wrong order. Then, they ate all of it. Hot Tea: Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges after trashing a hotel room and causing $16K in damage. Sources say that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are calling people to invite them to the wedding and then sending them NDAs. Police used a drone with a magnet to take a knife out of a man’s hand. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have to follow a lot of rules to keep their job. These include: no glitter eyeshadow, always saying “yes ma’am,” never being in a place that serves alcohol or at a party, and more. We posted about our Ella Langley ticket giveaway on Facebook and people in the comments started telling us why they needed the tickets. One lady from England even messaged us about it! Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Joey bought some frozen sausage biscuits for his kids, but they didn’t like them. He is highly considering taking them back to the store to get his money back. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! Group Therapy: My Husband’s Ex Came to His Dad’s Funeral A family’s dog brought a live armadillo into their house. The video of them screaming is going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey thinks the hummingbirds are boycotting him because he hasn’t seen any yet this year. He also still wants guinea pigs as pets. In honor of the anniversary of the movie Jaws, a screening is being held on the beach where the movie was filmed. Guests will watch the movie while in the ocean. Nerd Nerds: A purse made of lab-grown dinosaur skin was sold at an auction. Someone made a fully functional car out of Legos, and it hit 70mph. A new robot toilet can drive to your location in the house and go back to its docking station after you’re done. An ice cream place gave Joey and his family the wrong order, and his wife schemed to make sure they got to keep both the correct order and the wrong order. Then, they ate all of it. Hot Tea: Bailey Zimmerman is facing felony charges after trashing a hotel room and causing $16K in damage. Sources say that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are calling people to invite them to the wedding and then sending them NDAs. Police used a drone with a magnet to take a knife out of a man’s hand. The Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders have to follow a lot of rules to keep their job. These include: no glitter eyeshadow, always saying “yes ma’am,” never being in a place that serves alcohol or at a party, and more. We posted about our Ella Langley ticket giveaway on Facebook and people in the comments started telling us why they needed the tickets. One lady from England even messaged us about it! Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country Joey bought some frozen sausage biscuits for his kids, but they didn’t like them. He is highly considering taking them back to the store to get his money back. We gave away a pair of Ella Langley tickets! Whoever calls in has to tell us who they are choosing to take to the show. We then call that person, and if they answer, they get tickets! Group Therapy: My Husband’s Ex Came to His Dad’s Funeral A family’s dog brought a live armadillo into their house. The video of them screaming is going viral. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey had a great Father’s Day! His family got him some new fishing supplies and a mini fridge for gifts, and they all went to the movies, out to eat, and fishing! We don’t know much about the actual soccer matches happening during the World Cup, but we love all of the foreigners’ videos of them discovering American things! Karly is going to a speed dating event this weekend! Joey and Nancy think she needs to practice, so we will do that later this week. Joey saw Toy Story 5 over the weekend and enjoyed it! Nancy admitted that she is not a big fan of the Toy Story franchise. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll posted a video telling people to listen to Bunnie’s podcast if they want info about their divorce. Kraft brand is making a TSA friendly ranch kit so the foreigners can take some ranch home with them in their carry-on bags. A city in Ohio is having to “fire” their several thousand-dollar robot cop after a year of it making no arrests. Joey’s wife tricked him into wearing the same shirt as about 20 other men at church on Sunday. He was very embarrassed by the whole thing, especially when someone made them take a group photo. We’re having our first Community Crew event! We’re looking for 20 volunteers to help out at Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) on Saturday, June 27th from 9am to 11am. This is a family-friendly event! Donuts and water will be provided! Tasks may include cleaning, sweeping, mucking dry lots, dusting, bringing up hay, pulling weeds, and other barn chores. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country A video is going viral of a man yelling at a father who had taken his two young daughters into the women’s bathroom of a gas station. The father explained that he made sure no one was in the bathroom before going in, and that he didn’t want his young girls in a men’s restroom. The other man was so angry that he called the police! Thankfully, the police, store manager, and most of the internet are all on the dad’s side. Nancy is very ashamed of how she treated her 13-year-old son, Ben, over the weekend. He was trying to be goofy, and she got very mad at him and used some harsh words. She realized that she had been tired and hangry when that happened and felt terrible about it. She has apologized to him several times. Amazon Prime Days are back starting tomorrow. Joey shared how to check prices to see if you are actually getting a good deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey had a great Father’s Day! His family got him some new fishing supplies and a mini fridge for gifts, and they all went to the movies, out to eat, and fishing! We don’t know much about the actual soccer matches happening during the World Cup, but we love all of the foreigners’ videos of them discovering American things! Karly is going to a speed dating event this weekend! Joey and Nancy think she needs to practice, so we will do that later this week. Joey saw Toy Story 5 over the weekend and enjoyed it! Nancy admitted that she is not a big fan of the Toy Story franchise. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll posted a video telling people to listen to Bunnie’s podcast if they want info about their divorce. Kraft brand is making a TSA friendly ranch kit so the foreigners can take some ranch home with them in their carry-on bags. A city in Ohio is having to “fire” their several thousand-dollar robot cop after a year of it making no arrests. Joey’s wife tricked him into wearing the same shirt as about 20 other men at church on Sunday. He was very embarrassed by the whole thing, especially when someone made them take a group photo. We’re having our first Community Crew event! We’re looking for 20 volunteers to help out at Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) on Saturday, June 27th from 9am to 11am. This is a family-friendly event! Donuts and water will be provided! Tasks may include cleaning, sweeping, mucking dry lots, dusting, bringing up hay, pulling weeds, and other barn chores. Lucky 7 for tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country A video is going viral of a man yelling at a father who had taken his two young daughters into the women’s bathroom of a gas station. The father explained that he made sure no one was in the bathroom before going in, and that he didn’t want his young girls in a men’s restroom. The other man was so angry that he called the police! Thankfully, the police, store manager, and most of the internet are all on the dad’s side. Nancy is very ashamed of how she treated her 13-year-old son, Ben, over the weekend. He was trying to be goofy, and she got very mad at him and used some harsh words. She realized that she had been tired and hangry when that happened and felt terrible about it. She has apologized to him several times. Amazon Prime Days are back starting tomorrow. Joey shared how to check prices to see if you are actually getting a good deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy was annoyed that she had to drive behind someone going 30mph in a 40mph zone. She wants to at least go the speed limit, if not faster! In honor of Father’s Day, we shared some of our favorite “dad” quotes from our dads and from listeners’ dads. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have both spoken out about their divorce. Jelly said that he and Bunnie are still great friends, and there was no cheating going on. Bunnie explained what happened in their relationship, said Jelly is already dating, and they are still going to have a baby together. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Nancy Facetimed Karly while babysitting her grandson last night. Karly gave an impersonation of Nancy talking to her as if she was the baby. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s We played the telephone game, where we our dads and repeated whatever the other person told us to. It went south QUICKLY. Less than a week after being accused of cheating someone on Facebook Marketplace, Nancy became the accuser. She accused a woman of scamming her because she kept having to change the meeting time. She felt bad about it and apologized after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy was annoyed that she had to drive behind someone going 30mph in a 40mph zone. She wants to at least go the speed limit, if not faster! In honor of Father’s Day, we shared some of our favorite “dad” quotes from our dads and from listeners’ dads. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO have both spoken out about their divorce. Jelly said that he and Bunnie are still great friends, and there was no cheating going on. Bunnie explained what happened in their relationship, said Jelly is already dating, and they are still going to have a baby together. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Nancy Facetimed Karly while babysitting her grandson last night. Karly gave an impersonation of Nancy talking to her as if she was the baby. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s We played the telephone game, where we our dads and repeated whatever the other person told us to. It went south QUICKLY. Less than a week after being accused of cheating someone on Facebook Marketplace, Nancy became the accuser. She accused a woman of scamming her because she kept having to change the meeting time. She felt bad about it and apologized after. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey washed his bed sheet yesterday, but he was too tired to get them out of the dryer, so he slept on the mattress pad. Nancy tricked her son Ben into doing housework by saying she would let him go to baseball camp in Texas if he finished all the work. He didn’t know that she had already signed him up and booked the trip, regardless of the housework. Hot Tea: Dolly’s Tennessee Travel Stop will officially open on June 24th and have activities going on for a full week after that. Luke Combs sent a signed vinyl to an elementary school class after finding out they are big fans. Scottish visitors in Boston for the World Cup have basically drunk all the beer in the city. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s What do dads ACTUALLY want for Father’s Day? Due to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a Florida couple gave birth to a baby that isn’t biologically theirs. After talking with lawyers and the biological parents, they have decided to keep the child but allow the bio parents to be involved. Group Therapy: I Accidentally Insulted My Boss with My Apple Watch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey washed his bed sheet yesterday, but he was too tired to get them out of the dryer, so he slept on the mattress pad. Nancy tricked her son Ben into doing housework by saying she would let him go to baseball camp in Texas if he finished all the work. He didn’t know that she had already signed him up and booked the trip, regardless of the housework. Hot Tea: Dolly’s Tennessee Travel Stop will officially open on June 24th and have activities going on for a full week after that. Luke Combs sent a signed vinyl to an elementary school class after finding out they are big fans. Scottish visitors in Boston for the World Cup have basically drunk all the beer in the city. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s What do dads ACTUALLY want for Father’s Day? Due to a mix-up at an IVF clinic, a Florida couple gave birth to a baby that isn’t biologically theirs. After talking with lawyers and the biological parents, they have decided to keep the child but allow the bio parents to be involved. Group Therapy: I Accidentally Insulted My Boss with My Apple Watch See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedian Fiona Cauley returns to the SHENK Podcast! Fiona joins Sara Weinshenk for a hilarious conversation about her Dollywood bachelorette party, getting accidentally concussed on a roller coaster, married life, growing up in the South, Disney adults, Beanie Babies, bizarre internet trends, James Franco's strange social media behavior, Michael Jackson documentaries, and some of the weirdest historical parenting ideas ever. Known for her appearances on Kill Tony, Fiona brings her unique perspective and quick wit to another chaotic episode filled with comedy, stories from the road, and plenty of questionable life choices. Follow Fiona Cauley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fionacauley/

Joey mowed his lawn last night and found a piece of mulch in his hair when he went to bed. Nancy then peppered him with questions about his showering habits. Several players on a high school lacrosse team were suspended after posting a picture of them holding cigars. Their moms tried to cover for them, saying the cigars were made of herbs and not the normal ingredients. That story did not work, and the students can’t play in the upcoming championship game. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll’s daughter posted online and basically told people to mind their own business when it comes to Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s divorce. Did the mayor of New York confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married in New York? McDonald’s is bringing back the fried apple pie! We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s We solved the Matt Damon Knoxville mystery! Angie called to tell us about her experience with Matt Damon bartending at the Sheraton Campus Inn back in the 90s! Karly got another mystery package from Amazon and thinks that someone else’s return was sent to her house. What Makes You Special? I’m an Underwater Photographer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey mowed his lawn last night and found a piece of mulch in his hair when he went to bed. Nancy then peppered him with questions about his showering habits. Several players on a high school lacrosse team were suspended after posting a picture of them holding cigars. Their moms tried to cover for them, saying the cigars were made of herbs and not the normal ingredients. That story did not work, and the students can’t play in the upcoming championship game. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll’s daughter posted online and basically told people to mind their own business when it comes to Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO’s divorce. Did the mayor of New York confirm that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are getting married in New York? McDonald’s is bringing back the fried apple pie! We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s We solved the Matt Damon Knoxville mystery! Angie called to tell us about her experience with Matt Damon bartending at the Sheraton Campus Inn back in the 90s! Karly got another mystery package from Amazon and thinks that someone else’s return was sent to her house. What Makes You Special? I’m an Underwater Photographer! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOne of the newest additions to UConn Football joins the podcast as quarterback Cooper Newman discusses his decision to commit to the Huskies and what fans can expect when he arrives in Storrs.Cooper shares what stood out during his visit to UConn, why the opportunity to play for Coach Jason Candle was so appealing, and his early thoughts on joining a deep quarterback room.We also dive into Cooper's relationship with Jon Gruden and his now famous commitment video. Plus, Cooper talks about being just 20 passing touchdowns away from breaking the Tennessee high school state record, the biggest keys to leadership at the quarterback position, and the traits he hopes to bring to the UConn program.And yes, we couldn't let him leave without discussing his favorite ride at his hometown amusement park, Dollywood.

Several bears have been hit by cars on the interstate lately. Joey wondered about who moves the animals and debris out of the roads. Our listener, Darrin, called to tell us about a dream he had about Nancy. He, Nancy, and Nancy’s husband were at a yard sale at a shipyard and Nancy’s husband had a dancing poodle. There were also people dancing in full winter gear, but it was hot outside. Nancy got accused of trying to cheat a lady on Facebook Marketplace. She didn’t have enough cash bills, so she gave the seller 4 quarters to cover the last dollar. The seller freaked out and told Nancy that she didn’t have enough bills and that Nancy was trying to scam her! Hot Tea: Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO. The chair that Taylor Swift sat on for the NBA finals was auctioned off for $7k. A driver with road rage hit someone with a ukelele. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Last week, we all challenged each other to watch certain movies. Joey watched Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron and said it was boring. Nancy watched A Cinderella Story and thought it was dumb. Karly watched Field of Dreams and was confused but enjoyed it. She also watched Ace Ventura and HATED it. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s A woman in Knoxville has found 17 human teeth in her yard. She has talked with police, but they said they wouldn’t investigate further unless other bones were found. She called us to give us all the details! You can see her videos on her TikTok account @maydayshae! A child was left in a hot car in Knoxville last week. They were taken to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery, but it’s so scary! Joey looked into the laws about when you can or can’t leave a child in the car – even if the car is running. Group Therapy: My Friends are Judging Me for My 17-Year Age Gap Relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several bears have been hit by cars on the interstate lately. Joey wondered about who moves the animals and debris out of the roads. Our listener, Darrin, called to tell us about a dream he had about Nancy. He, Nancy, and Nancy’s husband were at a yard sale at a shipyard and Nancy’s husband had a dancing poodle. There were also people dancing in full winter gear, but it was hot outside. Nancy got accused of trying to cheat a lady on Facebook Marketplace. She didn’t have enough cash bills, so she gave the seller 4 quarters to cover the last dollar. The seller freaked out and told Nancy that she didn’t have enough bills and that Nancy was trying to scam her! Hot Tea: Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO. The chair that Taylor Swift sat on for the NBA finals was auctioned off for $7k. A driver with road rage hit someone with a ukelele. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Last week, we all challenged each other to watch certain movies. Joey watched Spirit: Stallion of the Cimmaron and said it was boring. Nancy watched A Cinderella Story and thought it was dumb. Karly watched Field of Dreams and was confused but enjoyed it. She also watched Ace Ventura and HATED it. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s A woman in Knoxville has found 17 human teeth in her yard. She has talked with police, but they said they wouldn’t investigate further unless other bones were found. She called us to give us all the details! You can see her videos on her TikTok account @maydayshae! A child was left in a hot car in Knoxville last week. They were taken to the hospital and are expected to make a full recovery, but it’s so scary! Joey looked into the laws about when you can or can’t leave a child in the car – even if the car is running. Group Therapy: My Friends are Judging Me for My 17-Year Age Gap Relationship See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy felt validated about her surface-level thinking while at church yesterday. Joey thinks that he finally fixed his crawlspace issues. Father’s Day is coming up! Karly shopped for cards yesterday. It stressed her out, and she thinks they are dumb. Joey and Nancy agreed. The UFC fight happened at The White House last night. Zac Brown sang the National Anthem and one of the fighters proposed to his girlfriend. The last living son of a Civil War veteran died last week. He was 101 years old. His dad was 80 years old when he was born. Hot Tea: The Knicks won the championship, and fans took to the streets and set stuff on fire. The viral German tourist that is posting about his American experiences got invited to meet Ella Langley at one of her concerts. Rod Stewart canceled one of his concerts due to being sick but posted a video the next day looking perfectly fine on his way to the World Cup. A Florida man crashed his car, carjacked the woman who tried to help him, drove to a Chick-fil-a, and stole a French fry from a child. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Joey hates trying on clothes, so he used AI to generate images of himself in different outfits to decide what to wear. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s Nancy and her family went to the movies over the weekend. Her and her husband were going to see Disclosure Day while her 13-year-old and his friend went to see Scary Movie 6. The movie workers wouldn’t let the kids see the movie without Nancy because it is rated R, so they had to go to Disclosure Day instead. Jiey told Nancy some of the things in Scary Movie 6 that made it rated R and she’s very glad that the workers didn’t let the boys stay in there. We’re having our first Community Crew event! We’re looking for 20 volunteers to help out at Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) on Saturday, June 27th from 9am to 11am. This is a family-friendly event! Donuts and water will be provided! Tasks may include cleaning, sweeping, mucking dry lots, dusting, bringing up hay, pulling weeds, and other barn chores. A high school graduate was accepted to over 250 colleges and offered around $17 million in scholarships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy felt validated about her surface-level thinking while at church yesterday. Joey thinks that he finally fixed his crawlspace issues. Father’s Day is coming up! Karly shopped for cards yesterday. It stressed her out, and she thinks they are dumb. Joey and Nancy agreed. The UFC fight happened at The White House last night. Zac Brown sang the National Anthem and one of the fighters proposed to his girlfriend. The last living son of a Civil War veteran died last week. He was 101 years old. His dad was 80 years old when he was born. Hot Tea: The Knicks won the championship, and fans took to the streets and set stuff on fire. The viral German tourist that is posting about his American experiences got invited to meet Ella Langley at one of her concerts. Rod Stewart canceled one of his concerts due to being sick but posted a video the next day looking perfectly fine on his way to the World Cup. A Florida man crashed his car, carjacked the woman who tried to help him, drove to a Chick-fil-a, and stole a French fry from a child. We did a contest called “My Daddy’s So Country...” where people called in to tell stories about their country dads. The winner got four tickets to Dollywood’s Splash Country for Water Safety Day! Joey hates trying on clothes, so he used AI to generate images of himself in different outfits to decide what to wear. Lucky 7 for $50 to The Diner at Twister’s Nancy and her family went to the movies over the weekend. Her and her husband were going to see Disclosure Day while her 13-year-old and his friend went to see Scary Movie 6. The movie workers wouldn’t let the kids see the movie without Nancy because it is rated R, so they had to go to Disclosure Day instead. Jiey told Nancy some of the things in Scary Movie 6 that made it rated R and she’s very glad that the workers didn’t let the boys stay in there. We’re having our first Community Crew event! We’re looking for 20 volunteers to help out at Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding (STAR) on Saturday, June 27th from 9am to 11am. This is a family-friendly event! Donuts and water will be provided! Tasks may include cleaning, sweeping, mucking dry lots, dusting, bringing up hay, pulling weeds, and other barn chores. A high school graduate was accepted to over 250 colleges and offered around $17 million in scholarships. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Vacation Edition of the Greenside Up Podcast, Jordan and Jason catch up from the road—Jordan broadcasting from a family beach trip on Florida's Panhandle and Jason checking in from the mountains near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. They swap stories about night crabbing, offshore fishing, Dollywood, cave tours, and even a behind-the-scenes look at the Bush's Baked Beans factory. Woven through the vacation highlights is a candid conversation about what it really takes to step away from your business: how Skyfrog Landscape has evolved since the "Siesta Key chaos" days, the impact of hiring and culture on being able to unplug, losing a key office manager, and why owners never fully "clock out." They also touch on industry events like Trees Florida, the Arbor Next youth program, upcoming trade shows, and a surprising win using AI ("Switchy") to diagnose a boat motor issue. It's a relaxed, real-world look at balancing work, leadership, family time, and the never-ending responsibilities of business ownership. Connect with Jason and Jordan:

Nancy’s cardiologist told her she is “big boned.” A TikToker raised over $140k for an elderly woman that works at the AMC Theater in Maryville. We have mixed feeling about the whole situation. Hot Tea: Florida Georgia Line has officially reunited! Luke Bryan says his newest song was not written with AI. A cop pointed his gun at another cop because he microwaved fish in the building’s microwave. We listened to some of the worst Star-Spangled Banner performances. Nerd News! Robots are now able to make t-shirts. A kid found a millions+ years old fossil while on a 4H field trip. Scientists made bread with yeast they found inside a mummy. Nancy accidentally walked onto a movie set. She forgot that a true crime company was filming at her farm. She was terrified by a woman in full body makeup where she looked like she had been burned all over. We talked with the woman who had an interaction with the lost Dollywood eagle yesterday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy’s cardiologist told her she is “big boned.” A TikToker raised over $140k for an elderly woman that works at the AMC Theater in Maryville. We have mixed feeling about the whole situation. Hot Tea: Florida Georgia Line has officially reunited! Luke Bryan says his newest song was not written with AI. A cop pointed his gun at another cop because he microwaved fish in the building’s microwave. We listened to some of the worst Star-Spangled Banner performances. Nerd News! Robots are now able to make t-shirts. A kid found a millions+ years old fossil while on a 4H field trip. Scientists made bread with yeast they found inside a mummy. Nancy accidentally walked onto a movie set. She forgot that a true crime company was filming at her farm. She was terrified by a woman in full body makeup where she looked like she had been burned all over. We talked with the woman who had an interaction with the lost Dollywood eagle yesterday! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey’s kids have been begging to get on Duolingo to play the games. Joey’s just glad that they are learning something on it. Nancy has been playing a game called Yarn Fever. Karly has been playing Monopoly Go and the daily games on LinkedIn. Nancy saw a sign for a laundry service that would pick up your clothes, wash and fold them, and bring them back. She thinks that Joey and his ADHD would love to do that job. Hot Tea: Garth Brooks is reportedly looking to sell his music catalog for $2 billion. Matt Damon revealed that he bartended in Knoxville in the 90s to prepare for a movie role. A passenger was restrained by another passenger, a Ju jitsu instructor, after trying to open the exit door and the cockpit door. Joey has been having issues with his crawlspace and was super excited to buy a new dehumidifier for it. It came with an app to monitor the humidity levels, and he’s been checking it constantly. He’s spent an average of 15 minutes per day on the app. Poop cruise round 2? A family had to move rooms on a Carnival cruise after sewage water came up through the shower drain and flooded her room. Lucky 7 for $50 to the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants One of the missing eagles from Dollywood was spotted in a woman’s garage in Karns. Group Therapy: My Boyfriend is Stalking Me on Life360 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey’s kids have been begging to get on Duolingo to play the games. Joey’s just glad that they are learning something on it. Nancy has been playing a game called Yarn Fever. Karly has been playing Monopoly Go and the daily games on LinkedIn. Nancy saw a sign for a laundry service that would pick up your clothes, wash and fold them, and bring them back. She thinks that Joey and his ADHD would love to do that job. Hot Tea: Garth Brooks is reportedly looking to sell his music catalog for $2 billion. Matt Damon revealed that he bartended in Knoxville in the 90s to prepare for a movie role. A passenger was restrained by another passenger, a Ju jitsu instructor, after trying to open the exit door and the cockpit door. Joey has been having issues with his crawlspace and was super excited to buy a new dehumidifier for it. It came with an app to monitor the humidity levels, and he’s been checking it constantly. He’s spent an average of 15 minutes per day on the app. Poop cruise round 2? A family had to move rooms on a Carnival cruise after sewage water came up through the shower drain and flooded her room. Lucky 7 for $50 to the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants One of the missing eagles from Dollywood was spotted in a woman’s garage in Karns. Group Therapy: My Boyfriend is Stalking Me on Life360 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all know Dollywood is the best theme park in Tennessee, but do we have any other options? Local rollercoaster enthusiast and friend of the pod Charlie Weingartner joins Marie Cecile Anderson to give us the best destinations for a thrill-seeking day trip or weekend visit to the best amusement parks near Nashville. Plus: What does he really think about Nate Bargatze's theme park plans? If you enjoyed today's interview with Tess Rowser, the Marketing Manager of the Water Lantern Festival, learn more here. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 3rd episode: Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Visit Tupelo Centennial Park Conservancy Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our City Cast Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Paul Couch is the Creative Producer of PTC Stages. Over the course of a decades-long career in entertainment, Paul built a remarkable path through theme parks, concert venues, theater management, and higher education. Beginning as a singer inspired by live performance, he worked at parks including Kings Island, Opryland USA, and Dollywood while also helping lead entertainment operations at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Along the way, he produced concerts, managed festivals, developed theatrical productions, and later became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. In this interview, Paul talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly. Theme park career stories “Working at King's Island that summer was the best job of my life.” Paul shares a fascinating career journey that began with a desire to become a professional singer after being inspired by a live Neil Diamond album as a teenager. That passion eventually led him into the theme park industry when he was hired to perform at Kings Island, where he unexpectedly found himself immersed in country music and theme park entertainment. That experience introduced him to a larger world of live entertainment production and sparked his interest in building a career beyond performing alone. From there, Paul worked his way through Nashville's entertainment scene, balancing music industry jobs with carpentry work before deciding to pursue live show production full time. Networking played a critical role in helping him transition into management at Opryland, where he developed a reputation for getting things done and eventually became deeply involved in concerts, Halloween festivals, and large-scale entertainment operations. His career later expanded to the Ryman Auditorium, where he helped guide concerts and theatrical productions during a transformative period for downtown Nashville before ultimately joining Dollywood's entertainment leadership team. Entertainment as the human experience “Entertainment has a big footprint, not just as a business, but as part of the human experience.” Paul offers a thoughtful perspective on why entertainment matters so deeply within theme parks and beyond. He explains that gathering together for shared experiences is fundamentally part of being human, pointing to the ancient Greek Theater of Dionysus as evidence that people have always sought communal entertainment experiences. For Paul, theme parks are not simply offering rides and attractions. They are creating opportunities for emotional connection and collective experiences that guests actively crave. He also discusses the evolving role of technology in entertainment and how guest expectations continue to rise. Modern audiences expect sophisticated lighting, sound, video, and production value, and parks that successfully balance those advancements with manageable operating costs will be positioned well for the future. Paul believes entertainment remains essential because it fulfills something deeply rooted in human nature, which is why live concerts, productions, and immersive experiences continue to grow in popularity across the industry. Working with Dolly “She is the person that you hope she is.” When discussing his experience working with Dolly Parton, Paul describes her as authentic, professional, and deeply collaborative. He explains that while working with someone of Dolly's stature was initially intimidating, their relationship evolved over time into a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. He credits her with maintaining incredibly high standards for the entertainment experiences connected to her name while also remaining approachable and generous in the creative process. Paul also shares insight into their collaboration on Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a musical that premiered in Boston before touring internationally and across the United States. He emphasizes that Dolly values equal collaboration and genuinely wants to hear ideas from her creative partners. That openness, combined with her professionalism and kindness, helped create an environment where everyone involved could feel proud of the final product and invested in the work they created together.   Paul can be reached on LinkedIn, as well as by email at ptcstages@gmail.com. To learn more about PTC Stages, visit www.ptcstages.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

In this hilarious and heartfelt episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, comedian Nate Bargatze joins Gentry to talk about his new family comedy movie, The Breadwinner. The film stars Nate as a salesman and father who suddenly has to hold down the household after his wife, played by Mandy Moore, lands a major business opportunity that takes her away from home. The result is a funny, relatable story about parenting, chaos, and learning how to do things your own way. The Breadwinner opens exclusively in theaters on May 29, 2026. Fans can watch the trailer and get tickets here:The Breadwinner Nate and Gentry also connect over something pretty unique: both of them grew up with magicians for dads. They talk about what that kind of childhood was like, how it shaped their sense of humor, and how growing up around entertainment can quietly prepare you for life on stage. The conversation also takes a trip through Tennessee, including the Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, and Nate’s big dream of building his own theme park called Nate Land. Nate opens up about being a girl dad, what touring life is really like, and how his stand-up career has grown from comedy clubs to arenas. Gentry and Nate also talk about what it was like hosting Saturday Night Live twice, how acting in a movie compares to doing stand-up, and why comedy continues to be the thing he loves most. From family stories and fatherhood to SNL, movies, Tennessee, and the future of Nate Land, this episode is packed with laughs, heart, and classic Nate Bargatze charm.

The Hot Take Hoedown is officially here — and the "Sons of Sandusky" are already $150 richer. This week Mike and EB debut their brand new segment featuring the spiciest opinions from around the theme park internet — and then decide whether each one is a genuine hot take, a bad take, or just something EB has been saying for years. Is Iron Gwazi actually better than VelociCoaster? Did Cedar Point peak in 2001? Should Space Mountain at Walt Disney World be permanently retired? Are RMC conversions a net negative for the industry? Was Epcot better before it had roller coasters? EB has thoughts on all of them. Some of them are his own. Before the Hoedown though — Cedar Point's Millennium Force has a seat belt problem and Tony Clark is blaming Intamin. NightFlight Expedition at Dollywood has quietly removed "spring 2026" from its website and now just says "2026." Soarin' Across America has opened at Epcot and it's getting the full Mike and EB treatment — spoiler, the lawn is not that green on the DC Mall. Montezooma's Revenge train has arrived at Knott's Berry Farm but enthusiasts are already upset about the over-the-shoulder restraints. And the Mystical Fountain at Lost Continent says goodbye — though Mike has a CoasterDamus prediction about where it ends up. The Hot Take Hoedown closes with one final take that might be the most genuinely interesting of the night — does consuming too much theme park content rob you of the ability to experience parks with wonder? And is "the price of expertise is the loss of wonder" the new Coaster Radio tagline? One thing is certain. EB wants to wrap up with the theme song. The Sons of Sandusky are standing by.

Nancy had a dream that she was moving out of an Airbnb all by herself while another family was moving in. She woke up exhausted! Joey’s doctor’s appointment was cancelled because the office had a water leak. He thought they meant his doctor’s water broke... she is not pregnant. Joey was anxious about a public bathroom he had to go in. It was labeled as a “shared bathroom,” but it had two stalls inside. So he thinks it means both men and women could go in there at the same time? Hot Tea: Eric Church and Tim McGraw helped get the Super Bowl to come to Nashville in 2030. While filming Marshalls and The Madison, the crews had to deal with rattlesnakes and use the bathroom in bushes. Police in France are warning drivers to watch out for drunk deer. Joey's 9-year-old came home saying that Taylor Swift shot someone. Someone at church told him that! We mentioned other weird celebrity rumors that are clearly not true. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Nancy used Joey’s travel hack and saved over $200 on her summer vacation flights! The Savannah Bananas play tonight at Saturday night, assuming the rain doesn’t cancel the games. Group Therapy: My Fiance Wants to Reuse Her Wedding Plans from a Former Engagement See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every family knows the feeling. You spend $1,000 to get everyone to the happiest place on Earth, and by 1:30 someone's crying, someone's sunburned, and somebody just paid $18 for a hotdog. Robert Niles from Theme Park Insider (the site that Robert jokes AI is pulling all its theme park data from) comes back to the basement to help you avoid that fate. This year he's also got strong opinions on which park is winning summer 2026, and it's not the one you'd expect.What You'll Walk Away WithWhy the biggest theme park mistake families make has nothing to do with the park -- and everything to do with who's in the crew going with youWhich park Robert says is winning summer 2026 -- including a brand-new attraction that combines rollercoaster, dark ride, and water ride into one experienceThe quick game: lightning lane passes, VIP tours, park hoppers, character breakfasts, fireworks packages, meal plans -- worth it, skip it, or depends?Why Tokyo DisneySea is boss-level theme parking -- and the specific 10-minute window that determines whether you get on the top rides or wait four hoursThe sleeper parks most families overlook -- including one with a water park included in the ticket price and another that Herschend hasn't bought yetHow to use the Theme Park Insider community to find the actual strategy for any park before you arrive -- written by real visitors, not AIWhy sit-down air-conditioned lunch in the middle of a hot park day might be the best $40 you spend all summerThe over-planning trap -- and why having a plan matters less than being willing to abandon itWhat a Netflix show taught CNBC about health insurance deductibles -- and why one in four Gen Z adults still doesn't know what a deductible actually isThe HSA trap hiding inside high-deductible health plans -- and why choosing the cheaper plan can end up costing you far moreWhy This Matters NowSummer is when families spend real money on experiences that either become great memories or expensive regrets. A little planning separates the two more than most people think -- and the same principle applies to health insurance. Both conversations in this episode are about making sure the money you spend on your family actually delivers what you paid for.From the BasementRobert Niles from Theme Park Insider joins Joe and OG to kick off summer 2026 -- and Joe finally confesses that going to Dollywood last year changed his life. The headline segment tackles a CNBC piece inspired by the Netflix show Beef, which turns into a genuinely useful conversation about deductibles, HSAs, max-out-of-pocket numbers, and when the high-deductible plan is actually the wrong choice. Doug arrives with Formula Rossa trivia and a strongly worded editorial about what counts as a complete meal. The back porch features perhaps the best parenting post the basement has ever produced.Resources MentionedTheme Park Insider -- themeparkinsider.com; reviews, trip planning guides, and community discussion boardsBeef on Netflix -- referenced for the deductible explainer segmentCNBC health insurance article by Annie Nova -- linked at stackingbenjamins.comStacking Benjamins Newsletter (The 201) -- stackingbenjamins.com/201Stacking Benjamins Vault -- stackingbenjamins.com/vaultStacking Benjamins Community -- stackingbenjamins.com/basementSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's been a long while since we've celebrated some of the great breweries of Tennessee, but thanks to Craig's Dollywood trip we have a lineup of solid and surprising options here from The Gulch and beyond. We study up on the breweries, which includes a "World's First…", and then we learn more about chestnuts than we expected. Also, we wonder if the music industry is de-valuing the album anniversary; Ryan's found the robustanut; and Craig shares the truth about Knoxville's Sunsphere - and why you really shouldn't jump in its elevator.  Beers Reviewed Yazoo Brewing Company - Daddy-O Pilsner Tennessee Brew Works - King Chestnut (Brown ale w/chestnuts) Marble Fox Brewing - Ghost Runner On 1st (West Coast-style IPA) Pretentious Beer Co. - New Kids (Double IPA) Yazoo Brewing Company - Sue (Imperial Smoked Porter)

Joey's family is learning another language on Dualingo, including his 9 year old. Meanwhile, we discuss the funniest Google Translate typos. Nancy is self-conscious about what she wore yesterday after what a friend said to her. Hot Teaaaaaa: Miranda Lambert rocked out Gwen Stefani's concert... Shaq trash talked Charles Barkley while receiving his LSU degree... Waymo self-driving cars are getting lost in cut de sacs in Atlanta Toddlers sing "Choosin' Texas" in a talent show --- and we hear stories of kids singing inappropriate songs in public. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets! Nancy bought a canoe for a very random reason (and it's not boating) Savannah Bananas are almost in Knoxville and we don't want you to get scammed with parking Group Therapy: My Parent's Are Coming To Visit But My Wife Doesn't Want Them To Stay With Them What We Learned on today's showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Peace, Love & Hoppiness West Coast Pale Ale from Big Dog's Brewing Company in Las Vegas. She reviews her weekend in Vegas, playing golf and gambling at The Venetian with her friend Ron White and seeing No Doubt live at the Sphere with HollyBobby.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (1:28): Kathleen samples Hearst Ranch Beef Jerky, Hadley Fruit Orchards Hot Cheese Puffs, and Lay's Limited Edition Argentinian-Style Steak Chimichurri Chips.    QUEEN NEWS (12:12): Kathleen shares that Taylor Swift is helping Artists make millions in the Spotify stock sale, Post Malone cancels a few more shows, and Dolly Parton's Dollywood is dethroned from its top spot by Tripadvisor.    HOLLYWOOD HAPPENINGS (24:44): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.   SPANISH PHRASE OF THE WEEK (1:37:14): The Spanish phrase to learn this week is “dónde está el baño” or “where is the bathroom” in English.    UPDATES (36:53): Kathleen shares updates on advanced bookings for World Cup hotels, and Delta Airlines is eliminating free snacks on flights under 350 miles.   SPORTS NEWS (52:26): Kathleen reports on the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews making a notable first, and foreign soccer fans appear to be ditching the 2026 World Cup.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (45:52): Kathleen reads about the swamp-dwelling “fishing cats” with webbed feet recently spotted on a trail cam in Southeast Asia.    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (59:34): Kathleen shares articles on American's best City Park in 2026, Walmart Target & Costco are eliminating self-checkout lanes, a study proves that Big Data Centers are becoming an increasingly high drain on national energy, Stanley Tools ceases operations after 180 years, Ted Turner dies at age 87, Spanish nuns help save rare giant rabbit population, Utah fights hyperscale data center plans, and a federal investigation has been opened regarding missing scientists.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:34:22): Kathleen reads about Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, patron saint of the environment, ecology, and Canada.    FEEL GOOD STORY (1:35:44): Kathleen shares a story about the “7-Eleven Baby.”   

The episode opens with the hosts fumbling the video intro cue — a recurring live-production hazard they blame on aging — before Daniel delivers a running update: four years into a habit started to lower his cholesterol, he's benching himself through the end of May to recover a back injury (a pulled muscle that resurfaced during a mid-week run after the Dollywood race weekend). He uses the injury news as a pivot into a pair of birthday acknowledgments: Pride48 network fixture "Auntie Scott" turning 60, and Daniel's partner Zach hitting 39 — the latter celebrated with a dinner reservation at Jiko at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge, joined by friends Rodan and Darwin.The middle third of the show runs through the episode's recurring segments in sequence. Survivor Season 50 gets a lengthy debrief: both hosts' preferred players, Ozzy and Christian, are now sitting on the jury, with Daniel laying blame squarely on Ozzy for going home with an unplayed idol. Listener mail surfaces via voicemail and texts from regulars Kathy Bacon, Cat, Kathy Marshall, and Mel — topics ranging from a Florida Wawa gas station sighting to Adam's vaping habits to the long-overdue "So-So Question" game winner announcement. The News Game segment follows, with Adam reading five questions from the New York Times weekly quiz; Daniel correctly identifies the Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, gas prices crossing $4.50, Ted Turner's ownership of the Atlanta Braves, Heidi Klum's Met Gala marble-sculpture look, and GameStop's reported bid to acquire eBay. A Disney Trivia Pursuit bonus round caps the game block.The final stretch meanders through Discord listener content — a cast-iron skillet restoration that launches both hosts into a mutual review of why they've abandoned cast iron cooking — then settles into a tech-and-AI conversation sparked by Adam's interest in learning machine learning from a programming angle. Daniel advocates using current AI models as personalized coding tutors over structured courses, and both reflect on where the AI development community's culture is heading relative to early programming pioneer eras. The show closes with Daniel apologizing for a late edit the previous week and the two locking in tentative dates for a May camping trip.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Dolly Parton shared this week that she's canceling her planned Vegas residency after dealing with health issues that left her feeling, in her words, “swimmy headed.” (Don't worry — she says she's improving every day.) So let's celebrate Dolly the best way we know how: With a trip to Dollywood! Stand-up comedian and Dolly enthusiast Lydia Popovich joins us to map out the perfect visit, from can't-miss rides to must-see shows, and what makes this place feel so magical. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 7th episode: Greater Birmingham CVB Window Nation Get more from City Cast Nashville when you become a City Cast Nashville Neighbor. You'll enjoy perks like ad-free listening, invitations to members only events and more. Join now at membership.citycast.fm/nashville Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter.  Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.

runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 is in the books, and it might have been the best weather the race has ever had. The Will Run For crew is back with a full recap of all three races: the Zootopia 5K, the Winnie the Pooh 10K, and the 10-Miler, including character line strategy, merch opinions, snack box verdicts, and every chaotic moment in between. We also have a ton of Goal Getters and celebrate our friends at On the Runs.runDisney Springtime Surprise 2026 full recap — 5K, 10K & 10-Miler• Zootopia 5K: cool weather, smooth character lines & course breakdown• Winnie the Pooh 10K: character line strategy, costumes & longest wait times• 10-Miler: Tom's strongest runDisney performance & three and a half hours of Disney magic• runDisney character line tips: what worked and what didn't this year• Springtime Surprise merch review: $45 tank tops • runDisney snack box verdict: the return of Fritos and the cheese situation• Meeting listeners in person — including Margaret who went straight to the Boston Marathon• Inside the Runner's Studio is coming back — how to sign up• Bryana's NYC weekend: BookCon, MoMA, The Lost Boys musical & Flyers in the playoffs• AI art controversy: Earth Day, workplace AI mandates, and training your replacement• Goal Getters: Boston Marathon finishers, Dollywood, Broad Street, Tori's appendix removal & more• Soul of the City 10K this Saturday in Baltimore• Something Good: Love on the Spectrum, The Dark Wizard (HBO documentary), Artemis II missionCome laugh with us as we share our running experiences and talk about everything from our favorite beer runs to our chafing nightmares. Tell us what YOU run for... Email us or leave a voice memo at WillRunForPodcast@gmail.com Find us on Facebook and Instagram @WillRunForPodcast Tag your pictures and stories @WillRunForPodcast and help grow our community.