What's Up Gatlinburg! A Podcast about the Smokies most interesting people.
What's Up Gatlinburg! is a podcast hosted by the Master Mentalist Erik Dobell and world renown potter Mike Fowler, both of which live and operate their businesses in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. On the podcast they talk about what's going on in Gatlinburg, and interview notable people in the area.
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About the hosts of What's Up Gatlinburg
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The Master Mentalist Erik DobellOnce described as "almost as good as Taylor Swift", the Master Mentalist Erik Dobell has travelled the world performing his one man comedy mind-reading show.
He currently performs his critically acclaimed show Impossibilities nightly at the Impossibilities Theater in Sevierville, Tennessee. Learn more at ImpossibilitiesShow.com |
Mike FowlerMike Fowler owns and operates Fowler's Clay Works in Gatlinburg, Tennessee and is where we record most of our episodes.
Learn more about Mike and Fowler's Clay Works at fowlersclayworks.com/ |
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Past Episodes of What's Up Gatlinburg
1. The Master Mentalist Erik Dobell and Mike Fowler from Fowler's Clay Works
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.
- www.ErikDobell.com
- www.FowlersClayWorks.com
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.
- www.ErikDobell.com
- www.FowlersClayWorks.com
2. 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.
- facebook.com/p/Smoky-Mountain-Minerals-100069516953986/
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.
- facebook.com/p/Smoky-Mountain-Minerals-100069516953986/
3. 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.
-thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com/
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.
-thesaltandpeppershakermuseum.com/
4. The Warman Trio
The Warman Trio is a 1950s style Family Band & Show, probably coming to a town near you!
- thewarmantrio.com/
The Warman Trio is a 1950s style Family Band & Show, probably coming to a town near you!
- thewarmantrio.com/
5. Appalachian Wedding Company
Appalachian Wedding Company is a wedding planning service for folks looking to get hitched in the Smokies.
-appalachianweddingcompany.com/
Appalachian Wedding Company is a wedding planning service for folks looking to get hitched in the Smokies.
-appalachianweddingcompany.com/
6. The Wood Whittlers
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.
-TheWoodWhittlers.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.
-TheWoodWhittlers.com
7. Bear Wise
BearWise is the black bear program you can trust for sound information and smart solutions that help homeowners, businesses and communities coexist with bears.
-BearWise.org
BearWise is the black bear program you can trust for sound information and smart solutions that help homeowners, businesses and communities coexist with bears.
-BearWise.org
8. Smokey Mountain Sounds
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!
-SmokeyMountainSounds.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!
-SmokeyMountainSounds.com
9. Sparky's Glassblowing
Sparky's Glassblowing is a Veteran owned shop featuring handmade glasswork such as ornaments and sculptures, plus demonstrations.
-https://www.facebook.com/p/Sparkys-Glassblowing-100057348463717/
Sparky's Glassblowing is a Veteran owned shop featuring handmade glasswork such as ornaments and sculptures, plus demonstrations.
-https://www.facebook.com/p/Sparkys-Glassblowing-100057348463717/
10. Gatlinburg Mayor Mike Werner
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.
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.
11. Mr. Adams from Gatlinburg Haunts
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.
-GatlinburgHaunts.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.
-GatlinburgHaunts.com
12. Kelly Rusk from the Gatlinburg Craftsmen's Fair
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.
-https://craftsmenfair.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.
-https://craftsmenfair.com/
13. John and Corbin from Split Rail Eats
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.
-splitraileats.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.
-splitraileats.com/
14. Smokies Life with Jacqueline Harp
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.
- smokieslife.org/
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.
- smokieslife.org/
15. Cristina Grecu Showroom
Cristina Grecu Showroom is a wedding-dress boutique in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She specializes in 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.
-cristinagrecushowroom.com/
Cristina Grecu Showroom is a wedding-dress boutique in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. She specializes in 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.
-cristinagrecushowroom.com/
16. Appalachian Wedding Company
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.
- www.appalachianweddingcompany.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.
- www.appalachianweddingcompany.com/
17. Gatlinburg Grind
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!
- www.gatlinburggrind.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!
- www.gatlinburggrind.com/
18. Rotary Club Christmas
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.
- www.facebook.com/gatrotary/
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.
- www.facebook.com/gatrotary/
19. Meet Buford (Boogertown Bus Tours)
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.
- www.boogertownbus.com/
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.
- www.boogertownbus.com/
20. The Ping Pong Guy Danny Devaney
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.
- www.dannydevaney.com/
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.
- www.dannydevaney.com/
21. Megan Ownby from Beyond the Mist Weddings
In this interview Megan tells us how she got into the wedding business, what it was like for Ryan growing up in the business, and the importance of continual learning.
- www.abovethemistweddings.com/
In this interview Megan tells us how she got into the wedding business, what it was like for Ryan growing up in the business, and the importance of continual learning.
- www.abovethemistweddings.com/