What’s Up Gatlinburg!

Welcome to season 2 of What's Up Gatlinburg!In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Danny Devaney. Most of our audience will know Danny from the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forge, but Danny did quite a bit before settling down in the Smoky Mountains.In this interview Danny talks about his early days clowning, the craziest things he's ever juggled (it has something to do with missing body parts), and how he made his way into the Comedy Barn.Learn more about Danny at:https://www.facebook.com/pingpongballguy/https://www.instagram.com/danny_ping_pong_devaney/https://www.dannydevaney.com/See Danny perform nightly at the Comedy Barn in Pigeon Forgehttps://comedybarn.comLearn more about What's Up Gatlinburg at: https://www.impossibilitiesshow.com/gatlinburg-podcast.html

Buford is the quick-witted, wisecrackin’ ventriloquist and hillbilly historian of Hillbillies in the Holler. With over 35 years of performing under his belt, Buford has entertained audiences around the world with his clean comedy, unforgettable characters, and homespun humor. In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Buford about his Boogertown Bus Tours, comedy advice he received from the legendary Minnie Pearl, what it's like entertaining in the Smokies.Learn more about Boogertown Bus Tours at: https://www.boogertownbus.com/Follow Boogertown Bus Tours social media at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573745415546Follow Buford on social media at:https://www.tiktok.com/@meetbufordhttps://www.instagram.com/meetbuford/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/meetbufordhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCQ_AiEKy9n-kMDGBkcklmqQ Follow Hillbillies in the Holler at:https://www.youtube.com/@UCbUy1ss6i5oe2oKX55nWLrQ Learn more about Kayaking with Sassy at:https://www.kayakingwithsassy.com/https://www.facebook.com/KayakingWithSassy/https://www.instagram.com/kayakingwithsassy/Learn more about What's Up Gatlinburg at:https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Every year the Gatlinburg Rotary puts on a Christmas Party for underprivileged kids in the Sevier County area. In this episode bonus episode of What's Up Gatlinburg, Erik Dobell talks to several Rotary members about the event and some of the other things they do for the area.Learn more at https://www.facebook.com/gatrotaryFollow Gatlinburg Rotary on Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/gatrotaryhttps://www.instagram.com/gatrotaryWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Gatlinburg Grind is a family owned coffee shop that roasts its own coffee beans and bakes its own pastries. They also buy their own diamonds and rings!In this episode, Mike Fowler and Erik Dobell talk to Jeff and Ryan Ownby who own and operate Gatlinburg Grind. We talk about what it's like running a family business, the history of the Ownby family in the Smokies, and PUMPKIN SPICE!Learn more at https://www.gatlinburggrind.com/Follow Gatlinburg Grind on Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/gatlinburggrindhttps://www.instagram.com/gatlinburggrindhttps://www.tiktok.com/@gatlinburggrindWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Appalachian Wedding Company provides simple and stress-free weddings in the Smoky Mountains without the luxury price tag.In this episode, Sarah Reagan and Taylor Caldwell return to What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler. They discuss getting married in the Fall, what they've been up to since their last interview, and they have a big announcement about some very romantic tree houses. Learn more at https://www.appalachianweddingcompany.com/Follow Appalachian Wedding Company onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/appalachianweddingco/https://www.instagram.com/appalachianweddingco#https://www.tiktok.com/@appalachianweddingcoWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Cristina Grecu Showroom is a wedding-dress boutique in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mostly she offers garment fixing and one-of-a-kind alterations, which you can learn more about in this episode. Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler learn about how Cristina ended up living in the Smokies and how she became interested in dress alterations. She also has a really cute dog.Learn more at https://cristinagrecushowroom.com/Follow Cristina Grecu Showroom onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/cristinagrecushowroomhttps://www.instagram.com/cristinagrecushowroomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cristina-grecu-894148390What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Jacqueline Harp is the CEO of Smokies Life which is a nonprofit cooperating association whose purpose is to support scientific, historical and interpretive activities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park by providing educational products and services to its visitors.In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler learn about how Jacqueline started working for Smokies Life, what types of services they provide, and something about the Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Learn more at https://smokieslife.org/Follow Smokies Life onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/Smokies.Lifehttps://www.facebook.com/SmokiesLifehttps://www.youtube.com/c/GreatSmokyMountainshttps://x.com/Smokies_Lifehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1026877/What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

John and Corbin own and operate Split Rail Eats in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to John and Corbin about why they decided to open a restaurant in the Smokies, their business philosophy, and whether or not white gravy belongs on sushi.Learn more at https://splitraileats.com/Follow Split Rail Eats onlinehttps://www.instagram.com/splitraileatshttps://www.facebook.com/SplitRailEatsWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Kelly Rusk owns and operates the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair that runs every July and October at the Gatlinburg Convention Center.In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Kelly about the history of the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair, how she got involved, and what types of things you can see there. Erik also tries to start some beef to start some controversy and drum up viewers.Learn more about the fair at https://craftsmenfair.com/Follow the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair onlinehttps://www.facebook.com/gatlinburgcraftsmensfairhttps://www.tiktok.com/@craftsmens.fairhttps://www.youtube.com/@GatlinburgCraftsmensFairWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Mr. Adams is a tour guide for Gatlinburg Haunts, a ghost tour in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.In this episode, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler talk to Ray about the art of storytelling, spooky experiences on the ghost tour, and his favorite Dora the Explorer episode. Learn more Gatlinburg Haunts and book your tour at https://gatlinburghaunts.com/Follow Gatlinburg Haunts on social mediahttps://www.facebook.com/usghostadventureshttps://x.com/USGADVENTUREShttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd8eOiDYhsSJ0rTvADBqMSwhttps://www.pinterest.com/usghostadventures/https://www.tiktok.com/@usghostadventures?lang=enWhat's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Mike Werner is the current mayor of Gatlinburg, Tennessee.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Mike Werner and talk about his love of Gatlinburg and how he ended up here. It's a really interesting peek into the history of tourism in Gatlinburg.What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Sparky's Glassblowing is a Veteran owned shop featuring handmade glasswork such as ornaments and sculptures, plus demonstrations.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Sparky and talk about how he learned glassblowing thanks to his time spent in the military while stationed in Italy, how he met his wife and her important role in the business, and NASCAR!Sparky's Glassblowinghttps://www.facebook.com/p/Sparkys-Glassblowing-100057348463717/What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Smokey Mountain Sounds provides Officiant and DJ Services in the Smoky Mountain area including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the surrounding areas. They specialize in weddings and events. With over twenty years in business, they look forward to creating memories one song at a time with you!In this bonus episode Mike Fowler and Ron Crivellone talk about Ron's early life and the history of music in Chicago.Smoky Mountain Soundshttps://smokeymountainsounds.com/Smoky Mountain Wedding Associationhttps://smwba.com/What's Up Gatlinburg with Erik Dobell and Mike Fowlerhttps://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Smokey Mountain Sounds provides Officiant and DJ Services in the Smoky Mountain area including Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and the surrounding areas. They specialize in weddings and events. With over twenty years in business, they look forward to creating memories one song at a time with you!In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Ron Crivellone and talk about how he got into the DJ business, moving from Chicago to the Smoky Mountains, the difference between Vegas Weddings vs Gatlinburg Weddings and much more.https://smokeymountainsounds.com/https://smwba.com/https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

BearWise is the black bear program you can trust for sound information and smart solutions that help homeowners, businesses and communities coexist with bears.In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Dan Gibbs and talk bear safety when visiting the smokies or at home.https://bearwise.org/https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Erik Dobell has been busy opening theImpossibilities Magic Theater in Pigeon Forge, so unfortunately we don't have a new episode this week. To make up for it, we DO have this short video of Chris Howard working on a piece and John Compton demonstrating their Spindle Carver!The next episode of What's Up Gatlinburg will be all about bear safety, so be sure to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or Spotify! https://thewoodwhittlers.com/https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

The Wood Whittlers have been creating art from nature in Gatlinburg since 1944. In this episode Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview 4th generation whittler John Compton. https://thewoodwhittlers.com/ https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Appalachian Wedding Company is a wedding planning service for folks looking to get hitched in the Smokies. https://www.appalachianweddingcompany.com https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

The Warman Trio is a 1950s style Family Band & Show, probably coming to a town near you! https://www.thewarmantrio.com/ https://www.WhatsUpGatlinburg.com

Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Andrea Ludden from the Salt and Pepper Shaker Museum. Andrea tells us how the museum came into existence, why it's historically important, and she talks about some of the important charity work going on in Gatlinburg. Learn more about the museum at thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com/ #podcast #gatlinburg #whatsupgatlinburg

In this episode of What's Up Gatlinburg, Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler interview Olie Miller from Smoky Mountain Minerals. Olie tells his hilarious story about how he got into the Rock Business, how he feels about metaphysical stones, and what he loves about having a business in Gatlinburg.

In this special debut, your hosts Mike Fowler and Erik Dobell take the mic to interview each other, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the personalities bringing Gatlinburg to life. Get to know Mike and Erik as they share their stories, backgrounds, and what inspired them to launch this podcast. Plus, hear about their vision for What’s Up Gatlinburg and what you can look forward to in upcoming episodes!Whether you're a local or a visitor, this episode is the perfect introduction to your new favorite way to stay connected to Gatlinburg. 📩 Have questions or topics you'd like us to explore? Leave a comment or shoot us an email at [email protected]