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This week on Deep Dive we celebrate the life of American singer song-writer Dolly parton, just in case you have not had enough after the replays of our excellent special presented by Fun Guy Jonathan. We meet Jolene, always love you, and work from 9 to 5.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is Tuesday morning in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 AM Eastern Wednesday, which is Wednesday evening in Eastern Australia. It's easy to do so. Just tell that SmartSpeaker of yours to Play Mushroom FM, and you will be there faster than you can say I love Dolly.

Yes, it's an episode I've been promising. Author Jo Elizabeth Pinto joins me on The Song Remembers When today to talk about her book, Unbroken Love. Hear about the challenge she accepted which led her to write the book, discuss its themes and great characters, and, as always, listen to music which fits with the book.
The Song Remembers When airs today from 4-6 pm eastern, and again on Thursday from 5-7 am eastern. Tune in to Mushroom FM on your Amazon device, your smart phone, or on your computer by visiting
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Hello! Sara Hillis here to let you know that, while I did have a brand new episode of Come by the Hills planned for this week featuring the Folk and Traditional music of Dolly Parton as part of it, I've decided to put it off till next week so I can do it live, as I have plans which prevent me doing a live show this week. Accordingly, I am bringing you last year's Labour Day special from August 31, 2025 which I hope you will enjoy, even though North American Labour Day is not till September 7th this year. Also, to be quite honest, I just don't have the heart to do my Dolly tribute yet.

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From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies No Time to Die (2021) and Casino Royale (1954).
Got questions, comments, or ideas for future described movies? Email me at anthony at mushroomfm dot com (written this way to reduce spam).
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We have had a wonderful response to our special two-hour Mushroom FM tribute to Dolly Parton, and a number of listeners have asked us the same question: can we make the programme available on-demand, or offer it as a download?

We would love to, but unfortunately we can’t.

Because the programme contains a large number of Dolly’s recordings, the music licensing under which Mushroom FM operates allows us to broadcast the tribute as part of our regular stream, but does not permit us to make the complete programme available for on-demand listening or download.

The "Juke In The Back" focuses on the " soul that came before rock n' roll," the records that inspired Elvis, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and countless others.

Few performers have ever been quite as instantly recognisable as Dolly Parton.

There was the voice, of course. There were the songs — an extraordinary catalogue spanning country, pop, gospel and bluegrass. There was the wit, the warmth, the larger-than-life image and that remarkable ability to laugh at herself before anyone else got the chance.

But behind all of that was one of the finest songwriters popular music has produced, a formidable businesswoman, and a philanthropist whose generosity changed millions of lives.

After you've enjoyed The Variety Vault with Paul Merrell, Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM, don't touch that dial, device, PC, Mac, smart speaker or tablet and join me for The Early Years, where and when you'll hear the best music from the first quarter century of Rock with nods to other decades and genres.

This week on Deep Dive we enjoy the talents of American singer and song writer Neil Diamond. He is now 85 years old.

We meet Sweet Caroline and Cracklin' Rosie, and discover that girl you'll be a woman soon.

Tune in at 4 PM Eastern Monday, which is Tuesday morning in Eastern Australia. Or at 6 am Eastern Wednesday, which is Wednesday evening in Eastern Australia. Tuning in is a snap! Just tell that SmartSpeaker of yours to play Mushroom FM, and you will be there faster than you can sing a song sung blue.

Only on Mushroom Escape:
http://www.mushroomfm.com/escape
From this Saturday at 12 AM Eastern—that’s 4 PM Saturday in NZ, 2 PM in Sydney, and 5 AM in the UK—and repeated every four hours throughout the day—we’re featuring the described movies Spectre (2015) and Burn After Reading (2008).
Got questions, comments, or ideas for future described movies?
Email me at anthony at mushroomfm dot com (written this way to reduce spam).
Enjoy the movies and check out the details below!