When people hear I’m from Nashville, they always ask me about country music. They’re also surprised to hear I’ve never gone honky-tonking: enjoying and dancing to country music in a bar or place full of other people who also love that type of music. But I do have a friend who does it all the time. Today’s guest, Donkey Dover, Jr., tells me all about the honkytonk scene and might even help me get over some preconceived notions about that kind of nightlife.
Indulgence
Nichole recommends getting outside help.
Guest
Donkey Dover, Jr. is the eldest of 10 siblings, born in the Carolina Piedmont and raised all over the small-town South. Versed in bicycles, tall ship sailing, and native plants, they’ve been queering dancehalls and honky-tonks since 2003. Donkey currently teaches high school science in West Philadelphia and country line dancing at Baby’s First Rodeo, Philly’s monthly Cosmic Country party.
Sponsors
- Brooklinen, where you can get $20 off at brooklinen.com by using code thisisgood
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Find Us Online
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Production
- Producer: Eric Silver
- Editor: Brandon Grugle
- Executive Producers: Amanda McLoughlin and Nichole Perkins
- Theme Music: Donwill
- Artwork: Jessica E. Boyd
About The Show
Nichole Perkins wants people to stop feeling bad about feeling good, and This Is Good For You lets you know you are never alone in what you like. Every episode, Nichole explores something that people love—whether it’s needlepoint, watching bad movies with friends, or cowgirl exercise classes—and asks experts and devotees why it makes them happy. She ends each show with an Indulgence: a recommendation listeners can enjoy with no remorse. There’s no such thing as a guilty pleasure when you learn to love it freely! To find out what’s good for you, listen to new episodes every other Friday.
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Ep 35: Overdressing Is Good For You
Ep 34: DJing Is Good For You
Ep 33: Former Boy Band Fandom Is Good For You
Ep 32: Romance Novels Are Not a Guilty Pleasure
Ep 31: Sad Movies Are Good For You
Ep 30: Birdwatching Is Good For You
Ep 29: Our One Year Anniversary!!
Ep 28: Board Games Are Good For You
Ep 27: Walking Is Good For You
Ep 26: Pro Wrestling Is Good For You
Ep 25: Collecting Sneakers Is Good For You
Ep 24: Watercoloring Books Is Good For You
Ep 23: Sports Fandom Is Good For You
Ep 21: VHS Tapes Are Good For You
Ep 20: Puzzles Are Good For You
Ep 19: “For Colored Nerds” Is Good For You
Ep 18: Reading Is Good For You
Ep 17: Nostalgia Is Good For You
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