The Smoky Mountains Podcast

Summary

Red Utley, known from Big Brother Season 25, shares his experience on the show and his life in Gatlinburg. He discusses the boredom and lack of privacy in the Big Brother house, as well as the awareness of being constantly watched by cameras. Red also explains the concept of 'Chilbilly,' which represents a combination of hippie and hillbilly. He talks about the sense of community in Gatlinburg and the changes the to...

Chuck Winstead, a long-time employee at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies, shares insights into the aquarium's operations and unique features. He discusses the process of catching and selecting animals, as well as the expansion and collaboration between different Ripley's aquarium locations. Chuck highlights the penguin parade and other special events as favorite attractions. He also recounts the challenges faced during ...

In today's episode of the Smoky Mountains Podcast, Tim Harkleoad, the mayor at the Hatfield-McCoy Dinner Feud in Pigeon Forge, shares his background and experiences in the Smoky Mountains.

He discusses the incorporation of faith in the show and the importance of gospel music. Tim also talks about finding community in a tourist town and his hobbies, including model trains and attending Bigfoot conferences.

He concludes with his...

In this conversation, Bob interviews Erik Dobell, a mentalist and magician with the Impossibilities show in Gatlinburg. Erik shares his background in magic and mentalism and how he got started in the industry. He also discusses the challenges and benefits of living in a tourist town like Gatlinburg.

Erik gives his top 5 restaurants in Gatlinburg. He explains the difference between mentalism and magic and shares his impressions...

In this conversation, we interview Two Indy Travelers about their experiences in the Smoky Mountains. They discuss how they got started with their YouTube channel, their favorite spots in the Smokies, including Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, and their favorite restaurants. They also talk about their favorite memories in the Smoky Mountains and their experience as Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during Christmas time. Finally, they share t...