327: Harland Williams' Grandma was the King of KFC

03/31/25 • 61 min

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My HoneyDew this week is comedian Harland Williams! Check out Harland’s podcast, The Harland Highway, and keep an eye out for his newest film, Wingman, coming out later this year.
Harland joins me this week to highlight the lowlights of losing both his grandmothers. We dive into the iconic life of Grandma Flo VanGundersplatt—a roller derby queen turned KFC king—who went out on a wild ride. Then, Harland shares how Grandma Velma gave all the neighborhood kids a white Christmas they would never forget.
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326: HoneyDew Podcast #326 | Philip Bowen Finds Fiddling Through Sesame Street

My HoneyDew this week is musician Philip Bowen! You can listen to his music on any streaming platform. Philip joins me in the studio to Highlight the Lowlights of growing up in West Virginia and chasing his dream of making music. He shares insights into his Lebanese heritage and the cultural diversity of West Virginia. We also discuss the challenges his community has faced amid the opioid epidemic and the lasting impact it has today. Philip opens up about balancing corporate life with his passion for music—until he finally took the leap to pursue it full-time in 2020.
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328: Joey McIntyre of New Kids on the Block

My HoneyDew this week is musician Joey McIntyre! Check out Joey on his recent tour and album called, Freedom. Joey sits down with me this week to Highlight the Lowlights of becoming a pop sensation with New Kids on the Block back when he was 12 years old! Joey recounts early career breakthroughs and the influence of radio DJs. We reflect on the challenges Joey faced early on in the band, the impact it had on his career, and how his transition from music to acting came about.
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-Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food at https://www.TheFarmersDog.com/HONEYDEW PLUS, get FREE shipping!
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-The HoneyDew is sponsored by booking.com, Head to the Booking.com Instagram page and check out their sweepstakes post for more details!