For this episode of That Podcast in Hutch, I bring in my friend Lindsey Hatfield - though anyone who grew up with her would recognize her by the name Lindsey Payne.

I have been lucky to become friends with Lindsey over the past several years - and the more I visit with her the more I become interested in her life, and her story.

She grew up in Hutchinson, attended Buhler schools, and lived the sort of life familiar to many people in and around this area. But right after graduation, she went off to Los Angeles to follow her dream of becoming a working actress.

Fast forward to today - she's returned home to raise her family in her hometown. A Boomerang, who gave up the bright lights of the big city for the peace of Middle America. Here, she's found a home for her family and has dedicated her time to giving back to our community - including a run for public office in 2024.

We talk about her experience in Los Angeles - what it's like to audition for movies, to work on a sitcom, and the challenges of managing a demanding career while raising a family.

And we talk about how Dolly Parton influenced her life and inspired Lindsey to write, direct, produce, and star in her one-woman show "Dolly" - which she's performed in theaters around the country, including Hutchinson, and Los Angeles.

I had a lot of fun recording this episode, and I think you'll have a lot of fun learning more about my friend Lindsey Hatfield.