Twenty-five years after graduating from Lebanon High School in Lebanon, Virginia, Michael-Thomas heads back to his old stomping grounds for his high school reunion—and Sierra has QUESTIONS.

Who actually organizes these things? Is there still high school drama? Does everybody secretly compare their accomplishments? And, most importantly, what were we THINKING with those frosted tips, puka shell necklaces, tanning beds, and toe rings?

This week on Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we're traveling back to the early 2000s, when AOL Instant Messenger was social media, disposable cameras kept our secrets, and nobody had to worry about their questionable decisions becoming TikTok content.

Between memories of high school in Southwest Virginia, Romy and Michele's High School Reunion, the fashion disasters of 2001, and the harsh realities of middle age, we discover that sometimes going back is less about reliving the past and more about appreciating how far we've come.

It's nostalgic, a little unhinged, surprisingly heartfelt, and full of the kind of conversations that make you wonder how we got here.

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Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas Griffith

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Editing: Sierra Chapman

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

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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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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

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What do college course numbers actually mean? Why don’t schools teach us how to do taxes? And most importantly—can a fish double as deodorant?

This week on Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we’re bouncing from the things that have disappeared from our hometowns to the questionable usefulness of some college classes, the mysteries of registrars, zoology, weird animal facts, therapy, anatomy, and an unexpectedly long journey from Carpe deodorant to carp at Bass Pro Shop.

Plus, we share what’s coming up for us outside the podcast, including new educational YouTube projects, more adventures out in the community, and some of what we have planned for Season 2.

Somewhere along the way, Michael-Thomas says, “Slap that fish under your pit.” And frankly, there was no recovering after that.

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: Thomas Griffith

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

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© 2026 GrifChap Studio, LLC. All rights reserved. really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas is produced by GrifChap Studio, LLC. 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.

Sierra and Michael-Thomas are back—and apparently, the air is real close out there. In the Season 2 premiere of Really…, they recap a summer filled with Tybee Island food, boating on Lake Jocassee, body-confidence breakthroughs, favorite music and audiobooks, a Pink Floyd planetarium experience, an unexpected tick-borne illness, and a Fourth of July storm that sent an 80-foot tree crashing into the neighborhood. Plus, they preview a new season of road trips, local stories, special guests, and more time together—in person and occasionally on location. Welcome back to Really… with Sierra & Michael-Thomas!

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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For our Season 1 Finale, Michael-Thomas and special guest Kaitlin Dodi-Monk discuss the book that has become their literary comfort food: Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani.

From favorite characters and unforgettable quotes to dream casting choices and Appalachian representation, this episode celebrates the story, community, and author that have inspired countless rereads over the years. Join us as we share why Big Stone Gap still feels like home.

Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas Griffith

Episode Production & Camera Operation: Sierra Chapman

Production Assistance: DCB Productions

Editing: Sierra Chapman

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

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In this book-filled episode of really... with Sierra & Michael-Thomas, we're joined by special guest Elizabeth Paxton for a lively conversation about the stories that shaped us. From childhood favorites like The Chronicles of Narnia and Harry Potter to modern fantasy, thrillers, historical fiction, audiobooks, and guilty-pleasure reads, we share our favorite books, comfort reads, unforgettable characters, and the novels we think everyone should experience at least once. Whether you're an avid reader, an audiobook enthusiast, or someone looking for your next great read, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of literary hot takes.

Executive Producers: Sierra Chapman & M. Thomas Griffith

Episode Production & Camera Operation: Jon Luttrell

Production Assistance: DCB Productions

Editing: Sierra Chapman

Artwork: M. Thomas Griffith

Music: AlexGuz via Pixabay.com

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