Podcasts about Dollywood

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.

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.

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.

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.”   

Les États Unis font souvent rêver les fans de parcs du monde entier. Mais au delà de Disney et Universal, est-ce que les parcs régionaux américains sont à la hauteur du "paradis des parcs" que les US ont pour réputation? Avec notre invité Julien Simon, on essaye de faire la lumière sur cette question, en évoquant les parcs Dollywood, Silver Dollar City, SixFlags/Cedar Fair etc. Et on en profite pour se demander si finalement, ce ne serait peut-être pas l'Europe le vrai paradis des parcs. Bonne écoute!

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

Happy Mother's Day Eve Eve... Joey almost ruined another Mother's Day surprise... Impossible Vol Trivia for a Vol Shop grab bag! Hotttttt Teaaaaa... Riley Green was worn out after filming "Marshals," Blake Shelton trash talks his manager for having to miss Gwen Stefani's show, and a woman arrested for tattooing her toddler and blaming the kid! Mom Fails! Best story wins Dollywood tickets. Lucky 7 trivia for $50 to Old South Candy! We play the telephone game, calling our Moms and repeating whatever the other person tells us to. It goes south QUICKLY Round 2 of Impossible Vol Trivia for a Vol Shop grab bag Joey's loving the USA250 custom products like "American Dew" What We Learned on today's showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Mother's Day Eve Eve... Joey almost ruined another Mother's Day surprise... Impossible Vol Trivia for a Vol Shop grab bag! Hotttttt Teaaaaa... Riley Green was worn out after filming "Marshals," Blake Shelton trash talks his manager for having to miss Gwen Stefani's show, and a woman arrested for tattooing her toddler and blaming the kid! Mom Fails! Best story wins Dollywood tickets. Lucky 7 trivia for $50 to Old South Candy! We play the telephone game, calling our Moms and repeating whatever the other person tells us to. It goes south QUICKLY Round 2 of Impossible Vol Trivia for a Vol Shop grab bag Joey's loving the USA250 custom products like "American Dew" What We Learned on today's showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Nancy’s got “toasted skin syndrome” on her leg because of how close she sits to her space heater. Joey’s mom, Barb, got her Mother’s Day fudge gift that Joey bought her, and had a classic Barb reaction. Hot Tea: Zach Bryan yelled something inappropriate at a fan who wanted a picture with him. Chipotle says that if you want bigger servings, you just have to ask. A customer service rep hung up on the Pope because she thought she was being prank called. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Ted Turner passed away, and Nancy shared some stories of when she used to be his corporate pilot. Luke Combs broke the Neyland Stadium single night attendance record. We weren’t expecting that because of how many tickets were left a few days before the show. Several artists have been canceling their shows due to “blue dot fever,” which is what people are saying when concert tickets aren’t selling on Ticketmaster and so many “blue dots” are left on the map. Group Therapy: My Mom Doesn’t Want a Mother’s Day Gift, But My Sister Wants to Get Her a $400 Gift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy’s got “toasted skin syndrome” on her leg because of how close she sits to her space heater. Joey’s mom, Barb, got her Mother’s Day fudge gift that Joey bought her, and had a classic Barb reaction. Hot Tea: Zach Bryan yelled something inappropriate at a fan who wanted a picture with him. Chipotle says that if you want bigger servings, you just have to ask. A customer service rep hung up on the Pope because she thought she was being prank called. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Ted Turner passed away, and Nancy shared some stories of when she used to be his corporate pilot. Luke Combs broke the Neyland Stadium single night attendance record. We weren’t expecting that because of how many tickets were left a few days before the show. Several artists have been canceling their shows due to “blue dot fever,” which is what people are saying when concert tickets aren’t selling on Ticketmaster and so many “blue dots” are left on the map. Group Therapy: My Mom Doesn’t Want a Mother’s Day Gift, But My Sister Wants to Get Her a $400 Gift See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The episode opens with Adam disclosing that he is currently unemployed and wrestling with depression-fueled boredom — the paradox of having nothing to do while lacking the motivation to do anything. He reports filling his days with chores, daily Peloton rides, occasional haircuts, and no travel on the calendar until July. Daniel follows with his running update: he completed his fourth Springtime Surprise event at Walt Disney World — a Joy and Sadness–themed 10-miler — marking roughly three years of running. Friends Zach, Taylor, and Rodan tackled the full 19.3-mile challenge over three days. Daniel's next race target is a Peanut Butter and Jelly Run in September; in the meantime, he plans a low-intensity summer of 5K and 10K maintenance runs. Adam then recounts a pre-theater taco dinner before seeing Mamma Mia with his partner Marc, and relays an incident where his elderly mother — on oxycodone for a pinched nerve in her wrist, compounded by chronic back pain and two knee replacements — fell out of bed and couldn't get up. Adam drove over to help, and the two managed to lift her back onto the bed, with an involuntary gas release from the patient marking the climactic moment of the story.The middle section of the show is dominated by two extended recaps. First, Daniel delivers his long-teased Survivor debrief, skewering a game twist in which contestant Christian Hubeki was sent to a time-limited floating-raft puzzle with no upside if he lost — he was forced to return to camp and publicly announce both a lost vote and a pre-placed urn vote against himself, eliminating any strategic maneuvering. Daniel and Adam agree the compelled public confession was the design flaw, not the puzzle itself. A follow-up two-hour episode featuring MrBeast and a food auction (fries, charcuterie, sea slugs, and a whole cheesecake) rounds out the Survivor talk. Second, Daniel delivers the episode's anchor segment: a full recap of the inaugural Dollywood Half Marathon weekend in the Smoky Mountains. He and Zach stayed at the DreamMore Resort, collected their bibs from a comically undersized expo, ran their respective races, and spent two days in the park. Daniel extensively praises Dollywood's immaculate landscaping and overall cleanliness, visits the Dolly Parton museum and life show, and comes away newly converted to the Dolly Parton canon after learning how many songs she wrote.The back half of the episode cycles through several recurring and one-off segments. The Contact segment produces one voicemail from friend-of-the-show Scotty Aussie Battler, which launches a debate about hot pot and fondue restaurants, with both hosts arriving at the same verdict: you are paying restaurant prices to cook your own inferior food. The Gay Mix News Game follows, with Daniel answering five NYT current-events questions perfectly — touching on the Supreme Court Louisiana redistricting ruling, the White House Correspondents' Dinner assassination attempt, demands to fire Jimmy Kimmel, a Trump-portrait anniversary passport, and the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial — before stumbling slightly in a Trivial Pursuit bonus round. A semi-comedic side story involves Daniel being recruited by friend Joe Betance for a cross-promotional appearance on an escape-room podcast, only for his Riverside recording app to crash immediately upon joining, leaving Adam to carry the interview solo. The episode closes with the Birthday Segment — featuring Kate Mulgrew (71) and Jerry Seinfeld (72), identified via themed audio clips — and a coda in which Daniel recounts discovering an Air Supply YouTube recording from Epcot's Garden Rocks concert series and concluding, with audible relief, that he had not missed anything of value.Email: Contact@MixMinusPodcast.comVoice/SMS: 707-613-3284

Nancy’s friend told her that it’s better to go eat at Mexican restaurants two days after Cinco de Mayo because the food is fresher and there is less of a crowd. A girl has gone viral for bringing a step stool to the pit of a concert to help her see. There’s a debate as to whether she is inconsiderate or not. A lot of people say she’s not because she is short, and the stool only makes her the average height. Hot Tea: Spirit Airlines closed and now there is a chance that JetBlue might close as well. Someone offered Parker McCollum $1 million to not sign with his record label, but he declined the money. A man stole a fire truck right after being released from jail. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Nancy’s friends are trying to convince her to start playing mahjong. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Top baby names of 2026 so far and old people names that people have given to babies. There is a rage room exercise class here in Knoxville. It involves hitting a tire with a sledgehammer, boxing, and more. Nancy wants to go to a real rage room and destroy a car. What Makes You Special? I Was on an Episode of House Hunters. Jimmy Hyams joined us to talk about his golf tournament that benefits the Sertoma Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy’s friend told her that it’s better to go eat at Mexican restaurants two days after Cinco de Mayo because the food is fresher and there is less of a crowd. A girl has gone viral for bringing a step stool to the pit of a concert to help her see. There’s a debate as to whether she is inconsiderate or not. A lot of people say she’s not because she is short, and the stool only makes her the average height. Hot Tea: Spirit Airlines closed and now there is a chance that JetBlue might close as well. Someone offered Parker McCollum $1 million to not sign with his record label, but he declined the money. A man stole a fire truck right after being released from jail. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Nancy’s friends are trying to convince her to start playing mahjong. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Top baby names of 2026 so far and old people names that people have given to babies. There is a rage room exercise class here in Knoxville. It involves hitting a tire with a sledgehammer, boxing, and more. Nancy wants to go to a real rage room and destroy a car. What Makes You Special? I Was on an Episode of House Hunters. Jimmy Hyams joined us to talk about his golf tournament that benefits the Sertoma Center. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy Star Wars Day! Joey planted new grass in his yard, only to realize it was the wrong type of grass and had to dig the seed up and start over again. The Luke Combs concert at Neyland was incredible! The traffic after was not so much. It took Karly 2.5 hours to get home. Monday Morning Wake Up Call with 14-Year-Old Emerson Nancy and her family went camping over the weekend and a bear tried to get into their camper! Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen did his concert walkout alone in Vegas because everyone canceled on him. Post Malone canceled several of his stadium shows, claiming it was so he could finish his new album, but fans think it’s actually because of low ticket sales. Spirit Airlines shut down and left thousands of people stranded all over the country. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Leanne Morgan called us to talk about her upcoming Knoxville show, Morgan Wallen, King Charles, her biggest mom fail, and more! For the first time ever, a female horse trainer won at the Kentucky Derby! Nancy went out to eat over the weekend, and her waitress lost a tooth. Then, the waitress brought the tooth over to the table to show Nancy and her husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the escape of 3 bald eagles from Dollywood's Eagle Mountain Sanctuary after it took damage in recent storms, American Eagle Foundation's Lori Moore joins Phil to talk about the recovery of Caesar the bald eagle, an update on the recovery process of the remaining 2 eagles, HOW you recover an eagle on the lam & more, like the AEF's mission and how the public can feed these magnificent birds of prey! #PhilShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Star Wars Day! Joey planted new grass in his yard, only to realize it was the wrong type of grass and had to dig the seed up and start over again. The Luke Combs concert at Neyland was incredible! The traffic after was not so much. It took Karly 2.5 hours to get home. Monday Morning Wake Up Call with 14-Year-Old Emerson Nancy and her family went camping over the weekend and a bear tried to get into their camper! Hot Tea: Morgan Wallen did his concert walkout alone in Vegas because everyone canceled on him. Post Malone canceled several of his stadium shows, claiming it was so he could finish his new album, but fans think it’s actually because of low ticket sales. Spirit Airlines shut down and left thousands of people stranded all over the country. Mom Fails! Several moms call and tell their biggest mom fail. The mom fail that gets the most votes from the listeners wins two tickets to Dollywood and two tasting passes for the Flower and Food Festival. Lucky 7 for $50 to Old South Candy Leanne Morgan called us to talk about her upcoming Knoxville show, Morgan Wallen, King Charles, her biggest mom fail, and more! For the first time ever, a female horse trainer won at the Kentucky Derby! Nancy went out to eat over the weekend, and her waitress lost a tooth. Then, the waitress brought the tooth over to the table to show Nancy and her husband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Dolly Parton remains the rare icon uniting fans across divides, as Pocket Casts blog highlights in a fresh piece pondering why shes the one celebrity everyone agrees on amid todays polarization. No major headlines have broken in the past 24 hours, but her cultural glow endures with whispers of big projects brewing. Broadway World just dropped the first production photo from Dolly: A True Original Musical, her brand new stage sensation directed by musical maestro Kimberly Grigsby, sparking buzz about this true-to-life extravaganza set to dazzle theaters soon. Fans are abuzz online, though no direct social media posts from Dolly herself popped up these last few days. Publicly, shes stayed out of the spotlight, with no confirmed appearances or business moves announced by outlets like People or Billboard. Speculation swirls around potential Glastonbury nods from festival lore, but thats ancient history with zero fresh ties to her. On the business front, her empire chugs along quietly, from Dollywood thrills to Imagination Library gifts, but nothing new demands ink. This calm streak underscores her savvy at picking spots that echo eternally in her bio, like timeless hits over fleeting trends. Thanks for listening, and please subscribe to never miss an update on Dolly Parton and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

A group of high schoolers asked the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile to take them to prom... and they said yes! It’s becoming a new trend to get a rib removed in order to have a smaller waist size. One woman had 6 removed because she wanted to look like Barbie. Nancy was on a business panel at the University of Tennessee last night and went rogue. Most of the panelists were very professional and serious, but Nancy decided to be honest and tell the students that it’s okay to not know what they are doing. Joey and Nancy both watched Sky King, the documentary about the man that stole a plane and flew it around Washington. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll has gained a little bit of weight back, but he is back on his health and weight loss journey. The Morgan Wallen Foundation plans to donate over $1 million to Gibbs High School. It’s reported that the Super Bowl will be held in Nashville in 2030. Nerd News! Redheads’ genes are slowly spreading and will be sticking around for good. Reid Wiseman from the Artemis II mission posted a video from his iPhone of the Earth setting over the moon’s surface. There is a new Chinese car with a voice activated AI toilet in the passenger seat. Joey and Nancy both went to film tv specials with Hallerin Hilton Hill from NewsTalk 98.7. Someone put makeup on both of them, and Nancy thought it was hilarious that Joey wad to wear makeup. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Joey had his kids sing his depressing song from 1992, and it made a ton of people cry! Dollywood’s eagle sanctuary experienced damage during the storm a few days ago, and 3 of the eagles got out and flew away. They are currently being “tracked” by Dollywood employees, but we wonder how that works. Group Therapy: My Brother Wants Me to Cosign a Loan for Him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of high schoolers asked the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile to take them to prom... and they said yes! It’s becoming a new trend to get a rib removed in order to have a smaller waist size. One woman had 6 removed because she wanted to look like Barbie. Nancy was on a business panel at the University of Tennessee last night and went rogue. Most of the panelists were very professional and serious, but Nancy decided to be honest and tell the students that it’s okay to not know what they are doing. Joey and Nancy both watched Sky King, the documentary about the man that stole a plane and flew it around Washington. Hot Tea: Jelly Roll has gained a little bit of weight back, but he is back on his health and weight loss journey. The Morgan Wallen Foundation plans to donate over $1 million to Gibbs High School. It’s reported that the Super Bowl will be held in Nashville in 2030. Nerd News! Redheads’ genes are slowly spreading and will be sticking around for good. Reid Wiseman from the Artemis II mission posted a video from his iPhone of the Earth setting over the moon’s surface. There is a new Chinese car with a voice activated AI toilet in the passenger seat. Joey and Nancy both went to film tv specials with Hallerin Hilton Hill from NewsTalk 98.7. Someone put makeup on both of them, and Nancy thought it was hilarious that Joey wad to wear makeup. Lucky 7 for $50 to Farmacy Joey had his kids sing his depressing song from 1992, and it made a ton of people cry! Dollywood’s eagle sanctuary experienced damage during the storm a few days ago, and 3 of the eagles got out and flew away. They are currently being “tracked” by Dollywood employees, but we wonder how that works. Group Therapy: My Brother Wants Me to Cosign a Loan for Him See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, I'm at Dollywood—the friendliest theme park in the world—to make some new friends the only way I know how: asking them how much debt they have.    Next Steps: •

Dolly Parton has solidified her status as Americas most beloved public figure according to New Country 101.5 just days ago on April 14 capturing hearts nationwide with her timeless sparkle and generosity. Shes been lighting up headlines amid her milestone 80th year as Kingsport Times News reports noting her overcoming recent health concerns while celebrating the 60th anniversary of her marriage to Carl Dean the 40th for Dollywood and the 30th for her Imagination Library which has now gifted over 200 million books worldwide. In a big win for her literacy legacy CalMatters detailed on April 16 how California lawmakers redirected millions from a bungled state program to the Dollywood Foundation after a nonprofit squandered over 1 million without delivering books. The foundation stepped in serving 160000 kids and distributing nearly 3 million volumes proving Dollys vision triumphs even in rocky partnerships. No fresh public appearances or social media posts popped in the last few days but her Imagination Library dominates chatter with LAist echoing the California saga and Energy Central praising her lessons in compassion for customer engagement. Speculation swirls on unconfirmed health recoveries but verified sources confirm shes thriving at 80 poised for biographical immortality through philanthropy and cultural staying power. No major headlines broke in the past 24 hours but her enduring influence shows no signs of fading.Thanks for listening listener and please subscribe to never miss an update on Dolly Parton and search the term Biography Flash for more great Biographies. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Joey’s allergies are really bothering his eyes. Nancy is not a fan of the fancy, more expensive grocery stores. She would much rather pay less and get “normal” food at a regular store. After hearing about the teenager that passed away due to drinking too many Alani energy drinks, Joey is concerned about his daily caffeine intake. Hot Tea: A judge ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are operating as a monopoly and that there will be consequences for the company. Dave Chapelle is considering bringing back The Chappelle Show. A beaver was found to be the thief of a business’s missing firewood. A teacher in Morgan County is building a one-room schoolhouse on her property. She is going to start a K-5th grade school with 15 to 20 kids. They will spend half of the day learning together at a large “kitchen table” and then spend the rest of the day learning things outdoors such as farming. Joey’s mom went on his brother’s radio show yesterday and said that the boys weren’t fully potty trained until they were 13. We called her and she claimed it was a joke. She also told us that Joey has a shorter neck than Jesse. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Nancy spent forever helping her son Parker with his taxes yesterday. After all the drama with that, the state-wide extension was announced. Could it not have been announced earlier? A video is going viral of a school principal tackling a school shooter and disarming him. The principal was shot in the leg during this encounter. Group Therapy: I Accidentally Insulted My Female Coworker Nancy is fed up with her son Ben’s messy room. She put all his dirty clothes and trash in his bed where he sleeps to make him have to clean it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey’s allergies are really bothering his eyes. Nancy is not a fan of the fancy, more expensive grocery stores. She would much rather pay less and get “normal” food at a regular store. After hearing about the teenager that passed away due to drinking too many Alani energy drinks, Joey is concerned about his daily caffeine intake. Hot Tea: A judge ruled that Live Nation and Ticketmaster are operating as a monopoly and that there will be consequences for the company. Dave Chapelle is considering bringing back The Chappelle Show. A beaver was found to be the thief of a business’s missing firewood. A teacher in Morgan County is building a one-room schoolhouse on her property. She is going to start a K-5th grade school with 15 to 20 kids. They will spend half of the day learning together at a large “kitchen table” and then spend the rest of the day learning things outdoors such as farming. Joey’s mom went on his brother’s radio show yesterday and said that the boys weren’t fully potty trained until they were 13. We called her and she claimed it was a joke. She also told us that Joey has a shorter neck than Jesse. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Nancy spent forever helping her son Parker with his taxes yesterday. After all the drama with that, the state-wide extension was announced. Could it not have been announced earlier? A video is going viral of a school principal tackling a school shooter and disarming him. The principal was shot in the leg during this encounter. Group Therapy: I Accidentally Insulted My Female Coworker Nancy is fed up with her son Ben’s messy room. She put all his dirty clothes and trash in his bed where he sleeps to make him have to clean it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guy who won the Knoxville Marathon admitted that he pooped his pants multiple times during the races. Nancy asked if it’s normal to shave your toes. The conversation continued going downhill from there as we talked more about body hair... including how Nancy shaves her husband’s back. Hot Tea: Luke Bryan doesn’t want to be known as “the party guy.” The FAA is trying to recruit video gamers to be air traffic controllers. A South African mayor went scuba diving in a huge pothole to bring attention to how the city maintenance was not fixing it. Ella Langley said that she went through a “judgement house” at church as a child, and it scared her so much that she got saved twice. Listeners called and shared their experiences with the same type of event in this area. A body cam video from one of the Navy divers has been released of the Orion spacecraft hatch being opened. It showed just how small the spacecraft was, and Nancy wonders how their bathroom situation worked while in space. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Joey finally finished his taxes yesterday, after calling a listener four times for help. Karly went to “reiki” to help with stress relief. It is a Japanese technique that helps calm your body down. She said it worked and that she also felt high during the whole experience. What Makes You Special? I’m a Fly-Fishing Guide. A new entertainment venue is coming to Maryville. Nancy described it as if Main Event and Strike and Spare Bowling had a baby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guy who won the Knoxville Marathon admitted that he pooped his pants multiple times during the races. Nancy asked if it’s normal to shave your toes. The conversation continued going downhill from there as we talked more about body hair... including how Nancy shaves her husband’s back. Hot Tea: Luke Bryan doesn’t want to be known as “the party guy.” The FAA is trying to recruit video gamers to be air traffic controllers. A South African mayor went scuba diving in a huge pothole to bring attention to how the city maintenance was not fixing it. Ella Langley said that she went through a “judgement house” at church as a child, and it scared her so much that she got saved twice. Listeners called and shared their experiences with the same type of event in this area. A body cam video from one of the Navy divers has been released of the Orion spacecraft hatch being opened. It showed just how small the spacecraft was, and Nancy wonders how their bathroom situation worked while in space. Lucky 7 for Dollywood tickets Joey finally finished his taxes yesterday, after calling a listener four times for help. Karly went to “reiki” to help with stress relief. It is a Japanese technique that helps calm your body down. She said it worked and that she also felt high during the whole experience. What Makes You Special? I’m a Fly-Fishing Guide. A new entertainment venue is coming to Maryville. Nancy described it as if Main Event and Strike and Spare Bowling had a baby. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Da boyz cover topics like the moon, Enchanted Parks new season pass options, Cedar Point's ride removal, and opening weekend trip reports to Kings Dominion, Six Flags Great Adventure, and Dollywood!Where are we on the internet? solo.to/coastercuzzies

Nancy went to Maundy Thursday church service last night. She really enjoyed it because the pastor spoke in 2020s terms and helped her understand things better. Instagram is testing a new feature where you can pay to be able to see who rewatches your stories. Hot Tea: Tiger Woods said that he called the president immediately after flipping his car. Taylor Sheridan says he loves getting bad reviews from critics. A piece of one of Bob Marley’s dreadlocks is for sale. Dollywood ticket giveaway! Text DOLLY to 865-656-9485. Wait for us to call you at 7:05am this week. Answer with “I love you!” and you win! Karly has been seeing a lot of weird things for sale on Facebook Marketplace. She had Joey and Nancy place The Price is Right with her weird finds. Lucky 7 for $50 to Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants A lawsuit has claimed that there is a huge insurance fraud scam happening at Mount Everest. It claims that guides are poisoning their climbers to make them seem like they have altitude sickness and then having them airlifted out to a hospital. We called our friend Courtney, who had to be airlifted out of base camp, to ask her about it. We are convinced that she was poisoned. We played Easter Egg Smackdown to give away Hardy tickets! Joey and Nancy took turns smashing eggs on their heads. 2 callers were represented by Joey and Nancy. Whoever cracked the HARD-Y boiled egg won the tickets! Joey booked a virtual doctor’s appointment for a GI doctor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Artemis 2 launched yesterday! Joey had AI help him make tuna pasta. Dollywood contest April Fools prank recaps Lucky 7 New service lets you Facetime an attorney during traffic stops Nancy’s dad brought her a dead bunny in a Tupperware container Group Therapy- My coworker won’t stop talking politics Karly thought she was hallucinating last night See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NASA is launching a mission to the moon this evening! Hot Tea: Tiger Woods announced that he is taking a break from golf and is going to get some help. The military members that flew a military helicopter to Kid Rock’s house were suspended but then un-suspended. A guy that won millions on the lottery was arrested for a fourth time for burglary. Dollywood ticket giveaway! Text DOLLY to 865-656-9485. Wait for us to call you at 7:05am this week. Answer with “I love you!” and you win! Joey and Nancy got the guy that Karly has been dating on the phone. Joey took it too far and the guy hung up. Karly got super upset and cried... before revealing all of it was an APRIL FOOLS prank! Lucky 7 for $50 to Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants Nancy was eating a snack at the baseball field, and a man was judging her for her chewing. He even moved to the other side of the bleachers over it. Dale Earnhardt Jr and his wife made their 5 year old (who hates textures) eat a spoonful of honey as punishment for saying a cuss word. We asked people what weird punishments their parents gave them as kids. Answers included a mom that locked the car windows and farted to make the kids stop bickering and a dad who wouldn’t let his little girl be a flower girl in a wedding because she talked back to him. What Makes You Special? I Clean Up Crime Scenes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Fantasy Factory IPA from Karben4 Brewing in Madison, WI. She reviews her weekend in Vegas with her bff Ron White, playing golf and gambling with friends.     TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (2:50): Kathleen samples Cheeto's Sweet Southern Heat Flavor Swap rods, and Crunchmaster Multi-Seed Queso Crackers.    COURT NEWS (20:33): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart's restaurant “The Bedford” opening at Foxwoods Casino, Dolly Parton attends the opening of Dollywood, “Swifties” is now listed as an official word in the Dictionary thanks to the Taylor Swift movement, and Cher's son gets married.    UPDATES (23:33) : Kathleen shares updates on the sheriff in the Nancy Guthrie case, and Meghan Markle charges $2,700 for her 3-day retreat in Australia.   FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (44:58): Kathleen shares articles on the doomsday fish washing up on Mexican beaches, there have been 8 bigfoot sightings in 4 days in Ohio, Southwest is dropping service to Dulles and O'Hare airports, Dollar Tree is attempting to upgrade their client base, giant pandas are no longer extinct, 2 men face charges after breaking a woolly mammoth tusk in Branson, a judge issues a stern warning for a tourist accused of stealing a flamingo in Vegas, a 30-foot Doomsday fish found in Texas, Target is making 4 big changes to engage customers, McDonald's Canada launches breakfast poutine, and Bigfoot sightings are on the rise in Ohio.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (35:05): Kathleen reads about the discovery of artist Banksy's true identity, and Scottish wild cats have been discovered again in the Highlands.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:17:24): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Scarpetta” on Prime Video.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:28:26): Kathleen shares Sister Mary Jo's uplifting Instagram posts, and reads about St. Brigit of Kildare – patron saint of dairymaids, cattle, midwives, Irish nuns, and newborns.     FEEL GOOD STORY (1:27:05): Kathleen shares a story about hidden detail on a mysterious 500-year-old imprint of Virgin Mary in Mexico City.   

Amy and Emily recap episodes 1–3 of Season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives while trying to make sense of the show's confusing timeline and the nonstop MomTok drama. They discuss TMZ reporting that production has temporarily paused amid Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota's escalating custody battle, then break down the Vanderpump Villa fallout—Dakota admitting to cheating, Taylor learning about it while borrowing a reunion dress, and her emotional phone call confronting him. They cover Taylor's new TikTok musician love interest and his goal to make it to Dollywood, the Marciano/Demi allegations and lawsuit updates, Demi's heated cast dynamics and “healer” scene, plus Jordan and Jesse's marriage fights with darker hair and brow, the guys' bro behavior after the villa, and the show's running jokes like dirty sodas and Demi's recording session.Jones Road Beauty Modern Day clean makeup. Jonesroadbeauty.com For a limited time our listeners are getting a free Cool Gloss on their first purchase when they use Code: DRAMA LAUNDRY SAUCE For a limited time only, our listeners get 20% off your entire order at https://laundrysauce.com/ when you use code DRAMA HERS puts your health and goals first. forhers.com/dramaGrow Therapy Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. GrowTherapy.com/DRAMAFor more Drama, Darling, and exclusive content, subscribe to: http://Patreon.com/dramadarling (http://patreon.com/dramadarling) Follow Drama, Darling on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/   Email Drama, Darling with YOUR comments, questions and drama:  DramaDarlingz@gmail.com Follow Amy Phillips on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dramadarlingshow/   MERCH Drama Darling Shop https://drama-darling-shop.printify.me/

INTRO (00:24): Kathleen opens the show drinking a Flash Cat Imperial IPA from Creature Comforts Brewing Company in Athens, GA. She reviews her weekend in Huntsville, AL and Atlanta, eating breakfast at an iconic Waffle House and hanging out with Weather Channel pals backstage.    TOUR NEWS: See Kathleen live on her “Day Drinking Tour.”   TASTING MENU (3:42): Kathleen samples Paul Thomas Chocolate, Chinook Seedery Jalapeno Ranch Sunflower Seeds, and Cheetos Baked Not Fried Crunchy Cheese Snacks.    COURT NEWS (22:00): Kathleen shares news about Martha Stewart's new ambassadorship with Kohler and Dolly pledges to be at the opening day of Dollywood's 2026 season.   HOLLYBOBBY (28:36): HollyBobby provides the latest news in Hollywood.    UPDATES (42:50) : Kathleen shares updates on the new Louve Director, Southwest Airlines bans seat switching, the first sporting event to be held at The Sphere is announced, Sarah Ferguson has been spotted in a wellness retreat,    FRONT PAGE PUB NEWS (17:58): Kathleen shares articles on Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, the cartel names El Mencho's replacement, a Waymo robotaxi blocks EMS responding to a mass shooting, inside the villa where El Mencho spent his final days, Metallica announces a Vegas Sphere residency, a tour guide is arrested for drawing on a 4,000 year old pyramid, a martini is found in an elementary student's lunchbox, the worst drivers by state are listed,Uber Air is launching in the Emirates, and the Fairmont in Dubai combats unfair tourist reviews after they are hit by missiles.   HOLY SHIT THEY FOUND IT (1:03:59): Kathleen reads about a confirmed jaguarundi sighting in Texas.    WHAT ARE WE WATCHING (1:25:04): Kathleen recommends watching “Love Story” on FX, and “Death By Lightening” on Netflix.    SAINT OF THE WEEK (1:29:09): Kathleen reads about Julian of Norwich.   FEEL GOOD STORY (1:22:21): Kathleen shares a story about Indiana and Michigan allowing people to pay parking tickets by donating cat and dog food to local shelters.