True Confessions

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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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#263: Sisyphus! Sisyphus!! Sisyphus!!!

July 24, 2026

Ben discovers Scott hasn't heard a specific Beatles song's background vocals are "Frère Jacques," sparking debate about whether Beatles deep cuts exist and discussion of Paul McCartney's distinctive bass lines that reportedly annoyed his bandmates. The conversation meanders through game show memories, with Gabe revealing he grew up competing with his five brothers to win Name That Tune so the victor could sit on the couch instead of the floor, and Scott attending an STP show in Montana where Herb embarrassed him by wearing a Red Cross shirt—referencing the band's well-known "Big Bang Baby" resemblance to Red Cross's sound. Scott compares Gabe's vinyl shipping operation to Sisyphus repeatedly pushing a boulder uphill, though Gabe doesn't recognize the Greek mythology reference and has to look it up.

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