The Town Show

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  Ep 84: The Party Island Podcast w/ Ronald Dario 29.07.2026 58хв

  Comedian Ronald Dario joins Mark and guest host Christine Bortolin to talk about: His experiences on Bainbridge Island, Washington. The difference between Corn Pops in Canada and the US. How creating Party Island for our town now hangs over him and how he can’t escape it. Mark spoils the end of S.E Hinton’s The Outsiders. Despite being unable to get away from it, Ronald creates a podcast for Party Island which is sponsored by “Boner Gum” and he creates a Hall of Fame for the town. Sign up here for our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 83 - Squawk Palace w/ Allie Entwistle 22.07.2026 1год 4хв

  Comedian Allie Entwistle joins Mark and guest host Christine Bortolin to tell us all about Kelowna, BC’s infamous “boob wall”. They actually talk a lot about the night life in Kelowna. It inspires a nightclub in town called Zero Love that has its own special wall. Allie also tells us about a very unremarkable museum and a place known as Parrot Island. This inspires some wild improv and of course we get our own parrot sanctuary called Squak Palace. Also be warned: there is a lot of talk of “clampsh” in this episode - the town’s very confusing currency. Oh yeah, and a London Drugs gets built in town.  Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 82: Tenants 15.07.2026 50хв

  We’ve got a treat for all of you Townies - we are sharing with you Episode 1 of our Patreon exclusive series Tenants! It is a serialized story line about a group of Town citizen that live in a small apartment. This is the pilot episode and so you’re literally getting in at the ground floor. If you like this episode and want to hear what happens next, head on over to our Patreon and become a member of The Neighborhood Watch and get 4 more episodes right now! Sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShowChapters00:00 Introduction to the Town Show02:57 The Role of Nurses in the Community05:57 Creating the Apartment Building Setting09:01 The Elevator Experience12:02 Naming the Building and Its History14:59 The Residents and Their Stories17:59 Community Performances and Events20:59 Memories from Apartment Living23:58 Building Manager Dynamics27:03 Character Development and Future Episodes29:21 The Building's Challenges32:45 Introducing New Characters35:36 The Dynamics of Relationships39:01 Anniversary Confusions42:52 Workplace Dynamics and Humor46:11 Setting the Scene for Drama50:30 Teasing Future Conflicts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 81: Round Up 08.07.2026 39хв

  Yeehaw! The “Round-Up” is back. For those of you that don’t know, the round-up has nothing to do with rounding up anything - it is our mailbag episode and this one is a doozy! A townie suggests some overzealous police who try and try make people more healthy. We get an amazingly detailed voice note account of how Town got its name. The kids in town have a new catch-phrase - “Long Hours No Showers” and we meet a couple of old timers who get into gene splicing. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Town Show01:40 World Cup Excitement and Local Events03:04 Listener Letters and Town Ideas04:37 Creative Town Concepts and Humor12:07 Exploring Town Lore and Character Development14:31 Podcast Recommendations and Community Engagement16:52 Privatization of Education18:06 High School Pranks and Humor19:58 Classroom Dynamics and Student Interactions22:22 Corporate Influence in Education24:02 Community Engagement and Local Culture25:47 Weather and Its Impact on Daily Life27:35 Gene Splicing and Ethical Considerations29:23 Neighborhood Relationships and Secrets31:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 80: Brass Rubbing w/ Helen Zaltzman 01.07.2026 55хв

  Helen Zaltzman, host of the legendary podcast The Allusionist stops by the show to talk about her home town of Royal Tumbridge Wells, England, a town famous for writing complaint letters. She talks about a local sausage shop that was a front for embezzlement, meeting Dr Who in a book shop, and “Killing and Maiming” man. She builds our town a headless statue garden, a sausage store, and a “brass rubbing center” … you’ll have to listen to find out what that means.  If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters00:00 The Fantasy Suite Dilemma02:57 The Podcasting Journey05:52 Life in Vancouver09:00 Growing Up in Tunbridge Wells12:02 Local Legends and Controversies14:54 The Artistic Legacy of a Sculptor Father17:03 Navigating Youth and Parental Expectations18:54 The Quirks of a Small Town21:00 Reflections on Change and Nostalgia23:03 The Unlikely Celebrity Connection27:52 Cultural Backgrounds and Accents30:24 Imaginary Attractions and Statues33:42 The Mechanics of Statues36:50 The Headless Statue Dilemma39:41 Brass Rubbings and Sponsorships42:02 Childhood Memories and Coloring Books44:54 The Brass Rubbings Experience48:01 Sausage Shop Shenanigans51:09 Corruption and Sausage Economics53:01 The Town Show Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  EP 79: The Fishing Pond w/ BC Bob 24.06.2026 57хв

  The man who is "BC Bob" on TikTok & Instagram, Bob Kronbauer (rhymes with Prawn-Power), stops by to talk about starting the world’s first online skateboard magazine, growing up in Vernon, not knowing the difference between apple juice and cider. He also makes in impassioned plea to the maker’s of Altoids to sponsor Ryan Beil. He also tells a wild story about how he went fishing at Disneyland for bass right next to the Indiana Jones Ride. He builds our town an apple orchard and a fishing pond that is largely stocked with frogs. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Vernon BC, skateboarding history, local stories, baseball seats, cider, small-town life, personal anecdotes skateboarding, skateboards, design, culture, Disney World, water activities, high school stories, skate industry, skateboarding history comedy, storytelling, fishing secrets, creative water bodies, orchard management, pop culture, humor, discussion Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 78: The Sandwich Shop w/ Andrew Barber 17.06.2026 54хв

  Actor and comedian Andrew Barber (@isandrewenough) comes on the show to talk about growing up in Tsawwassen, BC. Giving his weed smoking spots names, going to see The Backrooms on mushrooms, historical re-enactors being too in character. Mark talks about taking a first class flight once and the tiny VHS cassettes the plane had to play movies. That takes up a lot more time than you’d think. In our town, Andrew builds Black Sabbath Sandwich - a store with a long legacy and a very odd owner. We also revisit Slippery and Stationary, the water park we built last episode and check in with the caveman, Kratom. And he builds a plane museum that has a “mile high club” section. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setup03:43 Meet the Guest: Andrew Barber09:29 Travel Tales and Flight Experiences13:25 Movies on Planes and Shared Experiences17:55 The War on Drugs and Personal Experiences21:03 The Whimsical World of Fireworks27:53 The Charm of Tawasin's Sandwich Shop29:15 Nostalgia and Old Friends30:57 The Menu and New Sandwiches32:24 Finding Old Memories33:56 The Mystery of Marco and Chelsea35:29 The Slippery and Stationary Adventure37:11 The Black Hole Slide38:54 Cave Brad and the Worship of Slides40:52 The Children’s Favorite and Opening Time42:03 Creative Improv and Character Development44:20 Exploring the Plane Museum Experience47:07 The Riddles of Air Travel49:54 Storytelling and Theatrical Experiences52:41 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 77: The Rock Shop w/ Jess Lupini 10.06.2026 50хв

  Stand up comedian Jess Lupini (@jlupini) come on the show to talk about dissecting baby pigs in high school science class in Victoria, BC. She also talks about dead seals, positive graffiti, and local celebrity furniture salesman Gordy Dodd. Mark and Ryan also talk about famous “toadies”. Jess goes on a building spree in our town and makes a water park, a rock and gem shop, and a furniture store. Ryan also plays a very funny caveman character right at the end of the episode. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Town Show04:51 Jess's Background and Upbringing09:54 Teenage Years in Victoria15:40 High School Experiences and Transition16:38 The Art of Graffiti and Humor17:52 Navigating School Systems: A Canadian Perspective19:35 Summer Vacations and Year-Round Schooling Fears21:43 Vancouver Island Adventures and Local Attractions25:01 Childhood Memories: Video Stores and Gem Shops28:08 Improv Scenes: Kids Breaking into a Gem Store33:01 Creative Merch and Humor33:57 Character Exploration and Improvisation35:18 Darth Fiddler: A Unique Character37:37 Improvisation in Action38:58 Commercial Ideas and Legal Concerns39:21 Sales and Business Banter40:45 Water Slide Shenanigans42:06 Caveman Comedy and Character Development44:16 Reflecting on the Performance44:49 Promotions and Closing Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 76: The Fort w/ Mary Saunders 03.06.2026 52хв

  Comedian and doctor (!!!), Mary Saunders comes by the show to tells us why growing up in Fort Langley was being on the set of Gilmore Girls. We absolutely roast Mark for his e-mail signature in college, joke about the movie Air Bud and the TV show SeaQuest, and talk about curfews. Mary builds a cool spot for teens to go drink in town called ISPEP, she also builds Fort Town - a historical fort complete tour guides in period costumes. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 75: The Musical w/ @antronsongs 27.05.2026 48хв

  Viral TikTok sensation and musical theatre wizard Anton Lipovetsky (@antronsongs) stops by the show to provide our most musical episode ever! He starts off hot with an original song all about THE TOWN!!! He then talks about growing up in Vancouver, playing in bands, music stores, writing musicals, and his fear of improv. We then go into the town and meet a busker and bylaw officer. The band “dirt” forms and then gets busted by the cops. Two musical theatre creators pitch a musical called “Lovers at Lick Lake” and we head to Buck Flicks - a second run movie theatre and hear a song about the “concession pit”. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Chapters00:00 Introducing Anton Lebovitsky02:55 Anton’s Musical Journey05:57 The Band Dust and Early Performances08:46 Transition to Theater and Musicals11:49 Theater School and Musical Creations14:45 Favorite Music Stores and Gear16:15 The Canadian Music Rental Experience18:39 Improvised Comedy and Musical Collaborations21:17 Theatrical Connections and Shared Experiences24:21 Improv and the Butterfly Effect28:15 Nostalgia for Dollar Theaters31:11 The Quirky World of Buck Flicks32:56 Snack Time Shenanigans33:41 Supernatural Conversations34:58 Musical Musings39:01 The Missing Lovers42:30 Detective Anderson's Dilemma44:42 Funding the Future46:28 Closing Remarks and Credits Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 74: The Hat Store w/ Paul F. Tompkins 20.05.2026 1год 5хв

  The legendary Paul F Tompkins (BoJack Horseman, Mr Show) joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in Philadelphia, riding trolly cars, performing stand-up when he was really bad at it, and his first job a store called “Hats in The Belfry”. In our town he creates a hat store called “You Dirty Hat” that also happens to be haunted. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow  (00:00) Introduction to Paul F. Tompkins and episode concept(01:16) Paul's childhood in Mount Airy, Philadelphia, and early open mic nights(04:28) The comedy boom of the 80s and the necessity of self-delusion(06:23) Famous comedy rooms and funky venue names like Go Bananas(08:30) Mount Airy neighborhood and trolley lines(09:34) Trolley accidents and the charm of vintage transit(13:18) Themed hotels like Madonna Inn and their unique designs(15:00) Neighborhood celebrities and local characters(17:22) Neighborhood legends: the glass-eyed husky guy(20:54) Starting in college, dropping out, and early career stories(24:54) Work history: hats shops, video stores, comic book stores(29:00) Creating haunted locations and cursed shops for the town(39:58) Innovative town features: the bag-hat and haunted business ideas(44:25) The art of pranks and pranking veterans(49:42) Ghost stories: haunted hat stores and spectral apparitions(55:00) Spectral activity and ghostly lore in the town(61:41) Meta conversation: fake ghost stories and the town’s lore(63:10) Touring plans and upcoming shows with Paul(64:29) Podcasts and projects: Neighborhood Listen and Stay F Homkins(65:33) Credits and community shout-outs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  E3 73: The Dunes w/ Carolyn Taylor 13.05.2026 50хв

  Star of I Have Nothing (Crave/Peacock) and Baroness Von Sketch (CBC), Carolyn Taylor drop by the show to talk about growing up in Montreal, haunted elevators, losing someone in Sandbanks Provincial Park, and why her favorite coffee in Vancouver is made by a robot. She builds “Rune’s Dunes” in our town. Starts a hot air balloon company and opens a massage parlor called “Heel and Head”. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShowChapters00:00 Welcome to the Town Show00:54 Carolyn Taylor's Projects and Experiences04:48 Growing Up in Montreal09:16 Education System Differences13:34 Life in Prince Edward County18:40 Childhood Adventures and Independence22:17 Coffee Culture and Technology23:07 Lost in the Dunes: An Improv Adventure27:40 Exploring the Oregon Dunes: A Thrilling Experience29:06 Dreaming of New Mexico: Mountains and Mysteries32:02 Hot Air Ballooning: A Unique Perspective36:09 Foot Massage: A Relaxing Escape42:05 The Town Show: Community and Connections Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 72: The Convenience Store w/ Graham Clark 06.05.2026 1год 3хв

  At long last Graham Clark, the co-host of Stop Podcasting Yourself is on the show and there is a twist! For the first time in Town Show history we have a guest host. Christine Bortolin is in the Ryan chair to co-host with Mark and learn all about Graham growing up in Calgary in the 80s. They talk about Graham’s intense fandom of Alf, Jared Leto’s Italian accent, trick or treating in a gated community, biblical accurate angels and so much more. Graham builds another cursed retail location that can’t stay in business and he makes 7-11 knock-off convenience story “6:30 - 10:30”. If you want to take part in our first ever live Town Hall - be sure to sign up for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShowChapters00:00 Over-Explaining vs. Mansplaining03:46 Gift Presentation and Listener Engagement15:11 Halloween Memories and Neighborhood Traditions19:06 Creative Costumes and Halloween Spirit20:25 The Impact of Pop Culture on Halloween22:17 Nostalgia for Arcade Games and Childhood23:59 The Darker Side of Childhood Favorites26:22 Comic Book Collecting and Childhood Dreams28:14 High School Memories and Mascots30:03 Calgary Stampede: A City-Wide Celebration31:03 Calgary's Stampede Culture33:22 Cursed Locations and Community Character36:21 The Watch Repair Shop39:39 The Witch's House Adventure46:48 Raccoon Behavior and Humor47:11 Exploring Shadows and Superstitions48:04 Gait Analysis and Misunderstandings49:03 Convenience Store Antics50:27 Craft Caramels and Customer Interactions51:24 Naming the Convenience Store52:01 Town to Town Salesman and Witch's House53:11 Squigs and Unusual Names54:33 Milk Lake and Historical Anecdotes55:29 Okie Dokie Sign and Cultural Quirks56:22 Restorative Community Practices57:17 Toilet Repair and New Store Discoveries58:04 Promoting the 24-Hour Show01:00:16 Patreon and Special Titles01:01:18 Closing Remarks and FarewellsResourcesCalgary Stampede - https://www.calgarystampede.com/Wizards Arcade - https://example.com/wizards-arcadeHouse of Gucci (film for accent reference) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10339882/House of Gucci (Jared Leto's accent) - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/11/jared-letos-italian-accent-in-house-of-gucci-is-over-the-topK-19: The Widowmaker (film) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0267626/Calgary Stampede Official Site - https://www.calgarystampede.com/Faces of Death Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=example Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 71: The Outskirts 29.04.2026 45хв

  We’re back in the darkest place in all of Town … The Outskirts. Mark and Ryan conjure dust devils and hail storms for this episode where we scene three scenes that all have to do with our man in hiding: Engles. We call this installment “Covering All Engles” It involves a murder, Pay Day loans, a silent ATV, and something for the dirty skirties at the end. We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow   Chapters00:00 Welcome to the Outskirts02:43 Storms and Dust Devils05:32 The Payday Loan Dilemma11:03 Marcy's Mishap16:03 The Search for Engel17:56 Stakeout Shenanigans21:34 Navigating Relationships and Communication24:31 Understanding Emotional Dynamics27:15 The Pursuit of Connection28:46 Plot Twists and Character Development37:26 Weaving Storylines Together Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 70: The Big Tea Bag w/ Riley Hardwick 22.04.2026 44хв

  Actor and comedian Riley Hardwick (@rileyhardwick) drops by to tell us about growing up an army brat and living everywhere from Virginia to Germany to Petawawa! He talks about being a unicycle kid and what B.O.F.A means. He builds a giant tea bag for our town, he creates new TV show in town called The Finger Brothers, and he rides around on a unicycle. We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 69: The Round Up 15.04.2026 45хв

  It’s time for another round up and we have the the most controversial letter of all time: Someone tries to name the town! We also build an insect museum called The Thorax Gallery, we try to escape a Townover themed escape room called Stupid Town. We have an audio message from Maria who suggests a cross country snowboarding course and a compost scandal. And get a scam business that claims to be able to shrink or grow your dog. It is a packed episode! We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 68: Live @ On-Air Fest 2026 w/ Maddy Kelly 08.04.2026 42хв

  Our beloved Maddy Kelly (Let’s Make a Rom-Com) joined us live on stage at On-Air Fest 2026 in Brooklyn, New York. Against all weather odds we made this show happen and Maddy came on to talk about growing up in a suburb overrun with horses, she intentionally tries to doxx herself on stage, and we get really hung up on the word "fealty". Maddy also builds a really cool music store in town called "Clarna’s" that sells tacos, has a podcast studio and you can sign out musical instruments from. "Cool" is a relative term.Thanks to On-Air Fest for having at this year's festival. Check out all of their shows at: https://www.onairpresents.com/We have rolled out all of the tiers for our PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 67: The Bone Broth Shop w/ Mark Little 01.04.2026 58хв

  Stand-up comedian Mark Little (Gary and His Demons) joins Ryan and Mark to talk about his life as a stand-up in New York City, having to work his material into 3 minute sets, and where he gets his groceries and coffee (i know this doesn’t sound funny but it is so god damn funny). He builds a bone broth cafe in our town called O Broth-er We’re Out There. We also visit McDonkey’s Hee Haw Night - a stand up comedy night at The Town Library and we hear about a pretty sweet Boy Genius concert where Lily Tomlin is the opener.  We have rolled out all of the tiers for our new PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShowChapters00:00 Introduction and Context05:54 Just For Laughs Festival and Comedy Scene08:57 Exploring Vancouver and Its Neighborhoods12:03 Regional Chains and Coffee Culture15:05 Exploring Local Cafes and Coffee Culture18:52 The Vibe of Loveless Cafe21:51 Navigating the New York Comedy Scene26:54 The Challenges of Stand-Up Comedy30:32 The Importance of Community in Comedy30:59 Bone Broth Cafe Ideas31:50 Concerns for Deline32:43 Creative Cafe Concepts34:28 The Heist Begins36:19 Concert Memories and Bone Broth38:14 Job Aspirations and Life Choices40:08 Delivery of Beef Knuckles42:15 The Search for Timothy44:07 Rats and Their Lifespan46:43 Stockholm Syndrome and Freedom46:48 The Rat and the Beef Knuckle Guy48:00 Open Mic Night Adventures49:39 Comedy at the Library51:04 Rambunctious Raymond's Performance52:33 The Motorcycle Guy's Call to Action54:48 Timothy's Rescue Mission56:10 Confessions and Forgiveness57:08 A New Family Formed58:11 The Power of Family01:00:02 Upcoming Projects and Farewells Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 66: The San Diego Chicken w/ Jacob Reed 25.03.2026 57хв

  Director and host of the new podcast Jacob Reed & Me, Jacob Reed drops by the show to talk about growing up in San Diego. He talks about the legendary San Diego Chicken man, he talks about how his brother’s friend has Tony Gwynn’s bed, and he perfectly recounts the script from a phone sex line he called in high school. And he tells us all about his new pod (which Chris produced) In our town he creates the first public transit system, and he finds a way to make the San Diego Chicken Man part of our municipal government. We have rolled out all of the tiers for our new PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ep 65: The Wrestling Promotion w/ Kyle Fines 18.03.2026 55хв

  Pro-Am wrester and comedian Kyle Fines (Boom Pro Wrestling) comes on to talk about growing up in Oakville, Ontario. How all of the rich kids acted like street toughs, how he flunked out of wrestling school at 16, and his current love of 1996 WCW episodes. He build a combination climbing gym/dojo/lego store called “That’s How They Get Ya Dojo”. He also creates the town wrestling promotion: Town Championship Entertainment (TCE). Mark also talks about being best friends with Freddie Prinze Jr.We have rolled out all of the tiers for our new PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheTownShowThe Town Show is sponsored by No Smoke Coffee - "No Smoke. No Mirrors. Just great coffee." Head to NoSmokeCoffee.com and use the promo code TOWNSHOW20 at checkout to get 20% off your order.Follow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.