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    <description>Welcome to Gatlinburg: The Podcast is Calling, the official podcast of Visit Gatlinburg - your inside look at America's Mountain Home. Hosted by Caroline Bean, a tourism communications expert shaping Gatlinburg’s national story, and Brent Thompson, a seasoned entertainer and storyteller with deep roots in East Tennessee, this show goes beyond the brochures to uncover the real Gatlinburg. Each episode dives into the people, places, and experiences that make this town unforgettable - from tucked-away trails and can’t-miss eats to local legends, artisans, and the stories behind the skyline. Whether you’re planning your next trip or just dreaming of the mountains, this is your insider pass to Gatlinburg - told by the people who know it best.</description>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Ole Smoky’s Johnny Baker talks legal moonshine, mountain history, and family heritage in Gatlinburg.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Did you know the most visited distillery in the world sits right in the heart of Gatlinburg, Tennessee?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In this episode, you’ll discover the rich history, family legacy, and surprising myths behind legalized moonshine straight from an insider.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Hosts Caroline and Brent sit down with Johnny Baker (known affectionately as "Uncle Johnny"), brand ambassador for Ole Smoky Moonshine. Johnny takes us through his family's deep-rooted roots in Sevier County, the transition from illegal distilling in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to opening Tennessee's first legal moonshine business, and how local heritage built a global brand. Plus, the crew tries Ole Smoky's new Cherry Limeade Cherries live on air and shares heart-warming listener memories from the Gatlinburg Story Capsule. &lt;/p&gt;
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<p>In this episode, you’ll discover the rich history, family legacy, and surprising myths behind legalized moonshine straight from an insider.</p>

<p>Hosts Caroline and Brent sit down with Johnny Baker (known affectionately as "Uncle Johnny"), brand ambassador for Ole Smoky Moonshine. Johnny takes us through his family's deep-rooted roots in Sevier County, the transition from illegal distilling in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park to opening Tennessee's first legal moonshine business, and how local heritage built a global brand. Plus, the crew tries Ole Smoky's new Cherry Limeade Cherries live on air and shares heart-warming listener memories from the Gatlinburg Story Capsule.</p>]]>
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