Charles Durning

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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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#79: Grease 2: Greasy Does It

August 19, 2022

In this commentary track episode, Scott, Gabe, Ben and special guest Gwen Ihnat watch and discuss the 1982 musical Grease 2. Gabe is a huge fan of the movie, while the others are watching it for the first time or after many years. They analyze the plot, characters, songs, and choreography, debating whether the movie is an underrated gem or simply an inferior sequel to the original Grease.

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