🎉 National Dimples Day Special! Hidden Valley Ranch, Ryan O'Hearn, Shohei Ohtani & Melissa McCarthy

🎉 Happy National Dimples Day!

Join Graceful Grady, Founder and Chief Dimples Officer of National Dimples Day, for a special celebration packed with smiles, stories, and some of the biggest dimpled moments in sports and entertainment.

In this episode:

• ⚾ Ryan O'Hearn makes Pittsburgh Pirates history with a 10-RBI masterpiece.
• ⚾ Shohei Ohtani reaches another incredible milestone with career home run No. 300.
• 🏀 Nneka Ogwumike earns her 11th WNBA All-Star selection.
• ⚽ Spain's teenage sensation Lamine Yamal continues his World Cup brilliance and shares the three players who have impressed him most.

Plus:

• 🌟 Dimple Spotlight: Steve Henson, the African American creator of Hidden Valley Ranch, whose homemade dressing became an American favorite.
• 💧 Dimple Drop: Melissa McCarthy and the smile that has brightened Hollywood for years.
• 🎬 Film & TV...Dimplified
• 🏆 Fantasy Dimpled Draftee
• 🎵 Another original musical dedication from Dimpo Suave and the Dimplets.

Whether you have cheek dimples, a cleft chin, Dimples of Venus, or simply love a great smile, this episode is for you.

Celebrate with us by visiting NationalDimplesDay.com, and stop by TheDimpleStore.com—the official store of National Dimples Day—for exclusive merchandise. Use promo code DIMPLES to receive 15% off your purchase.

Because dimples are more than a trait...they're a reason to celebrate.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to National Dimples Day
01:49 Dimpled Headlines and Celebrations
09:38 Dimple Spotlight: Steve Henson and Hidden Valley Ranch
16:37 Trivia Time and Celebrating Ranch Dressing
20:10 Dimple Drop: Melissa McCarthy
24:09 Film and TV Dimplified: The Bear
28:06 Fantasy Dimpled Draftee: Kyle Schwarber
30:59 Closing Remarks and National Dimples Day Invitation

Key Topics

The origin of Hidden Valley Ranch and Steve Henson's story
Melissa McCarthy’s career and her signature dimples
Famous athletes with distinctive dimples: Kyle Schwaber and Netka Ogumake
The cultural significance and celebration of dimples worldwide
How simple features like dimples can inspire products and celebrations

Sound Bites

"Steve Henson wasn't a celebrity chef, he was a plumber"
"Today, ranch dressing is everywhere"
"Melissa McCarthy's signature cheek dimples light up screens"

Transcript

SPEAKER_11 0:00

Ladies and gentlemen, we ask that you please take your seats at this time as the program will begin momentarily. Thank you. Uplifting the airways, one dimple at a time. It's time for the Dimple Report. News, last, and Dimplified Moments with your host, founder, and Chief Doubles Officer of National Doubles Day, Graceful Grady. Remember, dimples are more than a trait. They're a reason to celebrate. Oh yeah!

SPEAKER_12 1:08

I'm your host, Grace Grady, founder and chief dimples officer of National Dimples Day. Dimples Nation, we made it. Today is National Dimples Day, our annual celebration of one of the world's most recognizable facial traits. Whether you got cheek dimples, a cleft chin, Indian dimples, dimples of Venus, dimples of Apollo, Dawlier Dimples, shoulder dimples, elbow dimples, or simply love a great smile. This is your celebration. Now, this special day, we put together an episode filled with dimpled headlines, fascinating stories, sensational spotlights, a little poetry, entertainment, and of course, our fantasy dimpled rap team. So, wherever you're listening, put on your biggest smile. Celebrate with us, and let's get this national dimples day started. First up, it's time for Dimples and the Headlines, your quick roundup of the latest stories featuring people, places, and the moments keeping the world just a little bit more amplified. O'Hearn put on an unforgettable show, blasting three home runs and becoming the first Pittsburgh Pirate in franchise history to drive in 10 RBIs in a single game. What a historic performance by one of Dimples Nation's own. Congratulations, Ryan O'Hearn. Now, from the baseball diamond to the basketball court, our next congratulations go to Netka Ogumake, proudly representing Team Cheek Dimples. Yeah, I saw that dimple right there on the right hand side. Can't hide it from me. I'm a certified dimpoologist. I have a PhD in Dimpology. I went to the best dimple college in the world, and that's Dimple University out of Dimple Delphia, Pennsylvania. Oguma K has been selected to her 11th UNBA All-Star Game, adding another incredible achievement to her outstanding career. Her leadership, consistency, and excellence continue to make her one of the league's most respected stars. Congrats again from the Dimples Nation. And finally, we head to the world of international soccer, where Spain's teenage sensation, Lamin Yamal, proudly representing Team Klep Chen, continues to shine on the biggest stage. The 18-year-old scored Spain's first goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding yet another memorable moment to his already remarkable young career. Now, later, Yamal was asking which players impressed him most at this year's World Cup? His answer: Messi, Sabari, and Benny Jr. of Brazil. Hey, speaking of Brazil, I've been there. I had clients who lived in Rio de Janeiro. But when I visited, I stayed in Empanima. Why Empanima? Was it to find that girl from Empanima? Come on, you know how she looks. Maybe this will help.

SPEAKER_06 5:27

And when she passes his swaths, but she doesn't see.

SPEAKER_12 5:33

Yeah, nothing like a great Boston Oprah song. We will be right back.

SPEAKER_15 5:46

Oh darling, when you smile at me, there's a magic in the air, those little dimples on your cheeks. I could follow anywhere that sweet left chin. How it steals the midnight life. Tim for me, darling, temple me true, every little card just pulls me to July ninth we celebrate National Timples Day, so don't be late before the night.

SPEAKER_12 7:52

Where we celebrate people with dimples who have made the world a little more interesting. Let's do a quick taste test. Excuse me, miss. I'm going to open this brand new bottle of ranch dressing. If you would put a little on your slice of pizza and tell me, what do you think?

SPEAKER_05 8:13

Mmm, delicious!

SPEAKER_12 8:16

Well, there you have it. Ladies and gentlemen, this week's Dimple Spotlight shines on Steve Henson, the African American creator of Hidden Valley Ranch and a proud owner of a cheek dimple. Now, full disclosure, my award-winning research team, me, myself, and I had to break out the official dimplifying glass just to confirm that it is a dimple. And after careful investigation, it's official. Now, here's what many people don't know. Steve Henson wasn't a celebrity chef. He wasn't a television personality. He was a plumber. Back in the early 1950s, Steve worked as a plumbing contractor in the rugged wilderness of Alaska. Besides fixing pipes, he also cooked meals for his hungry construction team. Wanting to make their salads taste just a little bit better, he mixed buttermilk, herbs, garlic, onion, and spices into a homemade dressing. The crew loved it. Later, Steve and his wife, Gail, moved to California and they opened a guest ranch near Santa Barbara called Hidden Valley Ranch. Guests, well, they loved the horseback riding. They loved the scenery. But what they really couldn't stop talking about was that ranch dressing. Soon people wanted to take it home, so Steve began selling bottles, then seasoning packets through the mail. Before long, Hidden Valley Ranch became one of America's favorite dressings. Then came the business deal that changed everything. In 1972, Steve sold Hidden Valley Ranch to the Clorox Company for $8 billion. Now, don't let that number fool you. In today's dollars, that's roughly $60 million. Not bad for a recipe that started by feeding hungry plumbers. I would say Steve really knew how to put a little dressing on a business deal. Today, ranch dressing is everywhere. Salads, chicken wings, pizza, french fries, vegetables, even popcorn. And here's what made me smile. With the FIFA World Cup taking place here in North America, thousands of soccer fans from around the globe are visiting the United States. Many are discovering ranch dressing for the very first time. They came for world-class football and they may leave talking about Hidden Valley Ranch. Now I don't want to leave the guys out. Excuse me, sir, what do you think of Hidden Valley Ranch?

SPEAKER_15 11:08

Yum yum yum yum yum yum.

SPEAKER_12 11:13

See, that's a global flavor. Today, we celebrate Steve Henson, the plumber, the entrepreneur, the creator of Hidden Valley Ranch. A man whose simple recipe became part of American culture. And that's this week's Dimple Spotlight. It's time for a commercial break, but grab a pen and a piece of paper. You know what time it is. It's trivia time.

SPEAKER_01 11:43

Hi, cute dimples.

SPEAKER_10 11:45

Is that your best pickup line?

SPEAKER_01 11:47

No pickup line. Just complimenting your dimples. Did you know July 9th is National Dimples Day? Really? Yeah, they have a fun site and merchandise. Check it out. NationalDimplesday.com.

SPEAKER_10 12:00

Hmm. NationalDimplesday.com? Got it.

SPEAKER_01 12:04

May I uh buy you a cup of coffee? I feel something brewing between us.

SPEAKER_10 12:09

Sure.

SPEAKER_12 12:12

Welcome back, Dimples Nation. It's trivia time. Question number one. Before creating Hidden Valley Ranch, what was Steve Henson's profession? A. A carpenter. B. A plumber? C a firefighter. Or D. Mechanic. The correct answer is the answer. B Plumber. Question number two. Where did Steve Henson first develop the recipe that became Hidden Valley Ranch? A. Texas. B California. C Alaska. Or D. Colorado. The correct answer is the answer C. Alaska. Question number three. The final question. Steve Henson sold Hayden Valley Ranch to which company? A Coca-Cola. Bepsi? Campbell's. Or D. The Clorox Company. The correct answer is the answer D. The Corox Company. So, Dimple's Nation, if you got them all correct, give yourself a hand. Alright, Dimple's Nation. I really hope those trivia questions left you hungry for more. Now it's time to turn up the volume and celebrate the man who put ranch on the map. As you know, I like to dedicate a song to each Demple Spotlight. Last week, it was for Betty White. My requests were violins, a harp, some heavy metal, and house music. This week, I'm putting in a bequest to slow it down just a little bit with a little jazz, smooth vocals, some horns, of course, reggae, and for our soccer fans, a sprinkle, just a sprinkle of Ole Ole. Take it away.

SPEAKER_05 15:15

Dimple suave and the dimplets. Bringing you another dimple spotlight on the Dimple Report. Cooking for the crew. Mixed a little magic in the bowl, and something great came through. Hidden Valley started small, then everybody knew. One homemade recipe became a worldwide view. From a ranch in California, to tables everywhere. Smiles, good food, and dimples filling up the air. Everybody sing. World Cup fans from every land. Dancing with the bottle in their hand. Olay, Olay, hit parade, hidden valley, saves the day. Graceful Gradies leading on. Founder of National Dimples Day. The dimple report keeps the smiles alive. Celebrating joy worldwide. Sixty million in today's money. What derribe? From a simple recipe to worldwide pride. Every smile, every dimple, every friend we meet. Makes this celebration sweet. Arrange around the world, clap your hands. From many lands. Dimples wave and the dimples bring joy is what our dimples bring. National Dimples Day. Shout hooray. Dimples are more than a trait. They're a reason to celebrate.

SPEAKER_12 17:45

I like that. We will be right back.

SPEAKER_00 17:50

Hey everyone, I'm Ed Alcadri here in Los Angeles, California. I got cheek dimples and lower back dimples, and I wish all of you a happy national dimples day. And you're listening to the dimple report.

SPEAKER_04 18:04

Cheek dimples, sweet and fine. Shinzo pulled that perfect line. Back dimples, ooh, they shine. Every curve, every smile, divine. Confidence, that's the core. Style in love we give you more. Flaunch your dimples, there we do it. Chew your charm at the dimple store. Every dimple, every dimple deserves to shine. The dimple doors are welcome back, Dimple's Nation.

SPEAKER_12 18:37

We just celebrated a man whose recipe changed the way America enjoys a salad. And maybe even a slice of pizza. Now it's time for something a little lighter. It's time for this week's Dimple Drop. This week's drop belongs to the hilarious Melissa McCarthy. Now, whether she's making us laugh on the bitch screen, stealing everyone's scene she's in, or reminding us not to take life too seriously, Melissa has become one of Hollywood's most beloved comedians. From bridesmaids to the heat, identity thief, and spy, Melissa has proven that great comedy comes from perfect timing. And maybe, just maybe, a little dimple magic. Her signature cheek dimples become part of her unforgettable smile, lighting up red carpets and movie screens around the world. Along the way, she's earned multiple Academy Award nominations, won an Emmy Award, and built one of the most successful comedy careers of her generation. But here's what I admire most. Melissa reminds us that confidence, kindness, and authenticity never go out of style. She built an incredible career simply by being herself and making millions of people smile along the way. So today, the Dimple Report proudly recognizes Melissa McCarthy as this week's dimple drop. We will be right back. Thanks again to Melissa McCarthy for reminding us that a good laugh can brighten any day. And speaking of putting a smile on your face, it's time for everyone's favorite halftime break. Grab a seat, snap your fingers if you like, because it's time for Dimple Versus.

SPEAKER_14 21:57

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome. Welcome back to the show. Now it's dimple versus let the good vibes flow. With graceful granny on the mic so steady from the dimple report and the poetry's dimple ready.

SPEAKER_12 22:24

Dimples nation, let me grab my shades. A plumber mixed a dressing. Who would have guessed? Now Ranch is winning every taste test. Just like dimples, simple things can shine. Turning ordinary moments into something divine.

SPEAKER_10 23:15

I wouldn't consider myself a hater. I mean this with that. I love celebrating people's wins. I I truly do. I love everyone except a very specific group of people. They make my my skin itch. Irritate my soul. It does all boil down to the fact that I'm hating, but it doesn't matter because I can't stand them. And that group of people, those are people with dimples.

SPEAKER_07 23:44

Hi everyone, my name is Sanaya Lewis. I attend Spellman College. I'm a rising junior, and I also have cheek dimples. Just wanted to wish everyone a happy National Dimples Day, and you're listening to the Dimple Report.

SPEAKER_12 23:59

Welcome back, Dimples Nation, to Film and TV, Dimplified. This week's featured pick is the final season of The Bear. If you haven't watched it yet, The Bear, well, it serves up one of television's most intense, emotionally and critically acclaimed stories. Leading the kitchen is Jeremy Allen White, sporting a distinctive cleft chin. A talented chef chasing perfection while trying to keep both his restaurant and his life from boiling over. You know, I have to say, after today's dimple spotlight on Steve Henson, this pick couldn't be more fitting. Steve Henson showed us how a simple homemade recipe could become a worldwide favorite. And the bear, well, it reminds us that behind every unforgettable meal is someone pouring their heart into every single dish. As my poem said, a plumber mixed a dressing. Who would have guessed? Now Ranch is winning every taste test. Just like dimples, simple things can shine. Turning ordinary moments into something divine. That's exactly what the bear is all about. Simple ingredients, ordinary people, extraordinary passion. So if you're looking for a series that's filled with incredible acting, unforgettable characters, and enough kitchen drama to raise your blood pressure, be sure to check out the final season of The Bear. And by the way, keep an eye on that cleft chin, proudly represented by Jeremy Allen White. Now, let's move from the kitchen to everyone's favorite segment, My Fantasy Dimpled Trap Tea.

SPEAKER_09 25:57

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SPEAKER_12 26:29

Well, Dimble's Nation, from a plumber who created a legendary dressing to a chef chasing perfection in the bear. We've been surrounded by great recipes all episode long. But now is time for everyone's favorite pick of the week. No restaurant reservations, no movie tickets, just one athlete who's earned a spot on my roster. It's time for my fantasy dimpled draft tea. Dimples Nation, this week's selection steps into the batter's box with plenty of power and dimples under the facial hair, representing the Dimples Nation. My fantasy dimpled draftee this week is, and by the way, no, I'm not picking him because his team plays near Dimple University in Dimple Delphia, Pennsylvania. It's because he's a great player and of course he has dimples. That player, drumble, please. Whether he's launching towering home runs, drawing clutch walks, or energizing his team, Kyle Schwaber proves that sometimes the biggest impact comes from one powerful swing. Congratulations, Kyle, welcome to this week's Fantasy Dimpled Draftee. And welcome to the Dimples Nation. Now, before we take a break, I got one special announcement. Today is National Dimples Day. If you've been looking for a way to become part of Dimple History, this is your opportunity. We are inviting a limited number of supporters to join the Founders class of National Dimples Day. If you believe in celebrating smiles, confidence, and everything that makes Dimples Nation so special, we'd love to welcome you into the Founders class. So, visit NationalDimples Day.com to learn a little bit more and preserve your place in Dimple History. We will be right back.

SPEAKER_08 28:46

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SPEAKER_12 29:15

Alright, Dimples Nation. That's it for today's special National Dimples Day episode of the Dimple Report. Thank you for supporting the movement. If you enjoyed today's show, please subscribe on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a review, and share this episode with someone who loves dimples. And don't forget, visit thedimplestore.com, the official store of National Dimples Day. Use the promo code DIMPLES and receive 15% off on your purchase or purchases. Until next time, remember, dimples are more than a trait. They are a reason to celebrate. Rico. Take us out.

SPEAKER_11 30:07

Thanks for listening to the Dimple Report. Be sure to follow the show. Visit us at nationaldimplesday.com and let someone know that dimples are more than a trait. They're a reason to celebrate. Until next time in Dimples Nation, be proud of those dimples.