The Incredible Shrinking Woman

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#266: Goodbye, Dolly

August 28, 2026

Dolly Parton, who died at 78 from cancer, is remembered by the hosts through her film career (particularly "9 to 5") and music, with discussion of her partnerships with performers like Kenny Rogers, Burt Reynolds, and Sylvester Stallone. The episode celebrates her legacy as a universally beloved entertainer who transcended political and cultural divides, maintained artistic control over her work (famously turning down Elvis Presley when he demanded half the publishing rights to "I Will Always Love You"), and used her success to invest in literacy programs and underserved communities.

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#66: Mike Lustig

May 20, 2022

Mike Lustig, former guitarist of the band Ruth Ruth, shares stories about his early music career, from getting signed quickly to Mercury Records with his high school band Janata, to the ups and downs of playing with Ruth Ruth in the 90s alt-rock scene. He discusses opening for major acts like the Kinks and Stevie Ray Vaughan, coping with frequent label changes, and some lowlight moments involving the radio host Mancow and an unfortunate gastrointestinal incident before a big showcase.

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