Show Notes
This was not the episode we planned. Meghan Linsey arrived expecting a fun conversation. Just as she got here, we learned that Dolly Parton had passed away. We were stunned, heartbroken, and honestly didn’t know what to do. Canceling felt understandable—but we both believed Dolly would tell us to go on. So we sat down, pressed record, and talked it out. What followed is a raw, tearful, and deeply loving tribute to the woman who embodied country music, generosity, strength, humor, and hope. Me...
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