S2E10: Sad Honks and Tributes

Three names. Three gut punches. Three reminders that a “celebrity” can still feel like someone who helped raise you. We’re talking about the losses of Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and Peter Cullen, and why those passings landed like more than just headlines for us and for so many people listening. We start with Dolly, because her story is bigger than records or awards. Her Appalachian roots, her generosity, and her philanthropy feel like a blueprint for what real legacy looks like. We dig into the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and why children’s literacy matters in practical, everyday ways for families. We also revisit the “I Will Always Love You” royalties story as a surprisingly sharp lesson in creative ownership, boundaries, and choosing to turn success into long-term good. Then we celebrate Tim Curry, the rare performer who made “weird” feel like home. From Rocky Horror to cult favorites and voice work, he proved you can be bold, strange, hilarious, and still deeply loved. And we honor Peter Cullen, the voice actor behind Optimus Prime, including the personal story that shaped that iconic performance and the idea that the strongest leaders can also be gentle. If you’ve ever felt silly for mourning someone you didn’t personally know, you’re not alone. Listen, share this with a friend who needs it, and if it resonates, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the show. What role, song, or line do you still hear in your head? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Silly Goose Merch is now available! Shop Here:  Click Here for Merch Use Code: HONKBONK15 for 15% off your first order!  Follow us on social media for more information and fun!  Facebook: Click Here Instagram: Click Here  TikTok: Click Here Discord Community: https://discord.gg/cghTSn7U5e  Visit Our Website: The Silly Goose Society to learn more about your hosts, our guests, and more.   Please check out our support page as well. When you give, we will give you a special shout-out on the podcast! Remember - even if you share our podcast with one person, you are helping us and that's for free!  GET FOCUSED - GET KRAKEN! Kraken Intense Focus - Legendary Supplements FOR 10% OFF ORDER USE CODE:  KP7567  AS369