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A (mostly) true story about Dolly Parton

Criminal | A Podcast About Crime

  • Aug 26, 2026
  • 1:18
  • Short

Lauren wore her "Dollywood" hat to our recording last week - which prompted this story from Phoebe. Hear the whole episode tomorrow on Criminal Plus. (Sign up at patreon.com/criminal)

Brief Summary

A guest shares a humorous story about Dolly Parton and their father's role in Straight Talk.

Key points

  • Dolly Parton Encounter. A personal story about a childhood encounter with Dolly Parton on a movie set.

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This is how you got the title, my favorite storyteller on Earth.
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