Some people are celebrities. Some are legends. And then there's Dolly Parton. ❤️ This week on Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we're celebrating the life, music, laughter, and extraordinary legacy of the one and only Dolly Parton. As two lifelong admirers from the mountains of Southwest Virginia and Northeast Tennessee, Dolly has always felt like one of our own. From our unforgettable experience seeing her live in Knoxville in 2011 to the songs, movies, and memories that shaped our lives, we're sharing what made this Appalachian icon so special to us. We're reminiscing about classics like "Jolene," "9 to 5," and "I Will Always Love You," her unforgettable performances in Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and the incredible generosity behind Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Along the way, we talk about Appalachian pride, embracing who you are, the power of kindness, and how one woman with big hair, an even bigger personality, and an extraordinary heart made the world a little brighter. There are tears, plenty of laughs, a few questionable tangents, and a whole lot of love for our patron saint of Tennessee. Dolly, honey, you done good. ❤️ #DollyParton #DollyPartonTribute #AppalachianPride #ReallyPodcast #countrymusic 🎙️ Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas — two best friends, absolutely ridiculous conversations, and a little heart along the way. 🎧 Watch, listen, and follow: https://bit.ly/reallypod Tell us in the comments: What's your favorite Dolly Parton song, movie, or memory? 📚 Keep Dolly's Legacy Alive! One of Dolly Parton's greatest gifts to the world is her Imagination Library, which provides free, age-appropriate books to children from birth to age five in participating communities. Learn more about the program, check availability in your area, register a child, or support its mission: 📖 https://imaginationlibrary.com/

If you could experience something for the very first time all over again, what would it be? 🎬✨

This week on Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we're taking a hilarious trip down memory lane! From unforgettable movies, favorite TV shows, books, and concerts to breathtaking travel experiences, we're reminiscing about the moments we'd love to relive.

But not every first deserves a second chance! 😂 We're talking awkward first experiences, nursing and veterinary medicine milestones, learning to drive, questionable 2000s fashion trends, and the absolute disaster of recording our first podcast.

Plus, Sierra confesses to a childhood Polly Pocket crime, Michael-Thomas reveals his original AOL screen name, and we revisit some truly unforgettable fashion decisions.

Grab a seat, get comfortable, and tell us: What first experience would YOU love to relive—or never experience again?

🎙️ New episodes of Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas weekly!

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Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is a GrifChap Studio production.

Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas Griffith

Episode Production & Camera Operation: Sierra & Michael-Thomas

Production Assistance: DCB Productions

Editing: Sierra Chapman

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

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© 2026 GrifChap Studio, All rights reserved. really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is produced by GrifChap Studio. The views and opinions expressed by hosts Sierra, Michael-Thomas, and their guests are their own and do not reflect those of their employers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Northeast State Community College, respectively.

What happens when a registered nurse and a registered veterinary technician compare notes about the things people do in the name of healthcare? Apparently, a whole lot of questionable decisions.

This week on Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we're busting healthcare myths, sharing stories from human and veterinary medicine, and discussing everything from Q-tips and medication mishaps to flea prevention, essential oils, and the surprisingly common problem of people mistaking their dogs' nipples for ticks. Yes, really.

Along the way, we tackle medical misconceptions, patient and pet owner education, pain management, and why listening to your healthcare professionals matters.

It's equal parts healthcare education, ridiculous stories, and completely unsolicited commentary. Because whether your patient has two legs or four, there's always something to talk about.

Really… you can't make this stuff up.

Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is a GrifChap Studio production.

Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas Griffith

Episode Production & Camera Operation: Sierra & Michael-Thomas

Production Assistance: DCB Productions

Editing: Sierra Chapman

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

Email: info.reallypod@gmail.com

YouTube: https://bit.ly/reallypod

Instagram: @really_thepod

Facebook at Really... with Sierra & Michael-Thomas

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/reallythepod

TikTok @really_thepodcast

Really The Pod Shop go to reallypodshop.myshopify.com

© 2026 GrifChap Studio, All rights reserved. really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is produced by GrifChap Studio. The views and opinions expressed by hosts Sierra, Michael-Thomas, and their guests are their own and do not reflect those of their employers, Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College and Northeast State Community College, respectively.