Ep 110 - We Will Always Love Dolly

This week Josh and Sean share their profound sadness over the death of universal megastar and undisputed cultural icon, Dolly Parton.The pair discuss Dolly’s lifelong dedication to compassion, her support of diverse communities, her connection with LGBT communities, her charitable work, and her cross-generational appeal that the world has never seen before and will probably never see again.The episode also touches on the death of acting and voiceover legend, Tim Curry. Josh and Sean talk about their love of Tim’s influential performance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show.Enjoy the ride!#podcast #popculture #LGBTQ #CurrentAffairs #DollyParton #Dollywood #TimCurry #RockyHorror #tellmewhereimgoingwrongAbout the HostsJosh Leuner is a London-based singer and plant-geek. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/joshandthejumpstarts Sean O’Callaghan is an award-winning blogger and published author. Find out more about him here:https://linktr.ee/fatgayvegan Theme MusicOur theme music is the song Empty Seat by Josh and The Jumpstarts   -  Stream it here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KxOAKJFWCoSWBMA99QEax?si=3Q_SjkQKTVuXANcrxmh95gChapters00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections04:43 Dolly's Impact and Connection with Fans06:40 Dolly as a Cultural Icon10:48 Dolly's Omnipresence in Life12:55 Reactions to Dolly's Passing15:41 Favourite Dolly Songs and Their Significance18:37 Dolly's Acceptance and Love for All21:46 Dolly's Legacy and Selflessness25:41 Personal Anecdotes and Final Thoughts26:33 The Uniqueness of Dolly Parton27:31 A Bittersweet Pilgrimage to Dollywood29:09 Reflecting on Celebrity Losses30:13 Tim Curry's Impact on Queer Cinema32:14 Tim Curry's Versatility in Film34:36 The Legacy of Tim Curry36:34 Rocky Horror's Cultural Significance39:34 Audience Participation in Rocky Horror41:51 Demis Roussos and a Hijacked Plane44:57 Emotional Responses to Celebrity Deaths46:59 Outro