Oct 21, 202525 minS1
<p>Hello everyone! And welcome to the Small Town, Big Stories Podcast where we discuss rural life with community champions from across southern Manitoba. In the seventh episode of this podcast series, invited guest...
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Small Towns Big Stories
Hosted by Brandon University Research · society · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
This year, the Rural Development Institute (RDI) is working with students from the Master of Arts in Rural Development program to host the Small Towns, Big Stories Podcast. This series will be created in preparation for the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) Foundations for the Future of Rural Conference. Throughout the summer, we will be traveling across the Westman region of Manitoba to engage with community leaders and discuss rural realities in terms of community development. More specifically, we want to share personal perceptions on how communities are engaging in data.
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What is Small Towns Big Stories about?
This year, the Rural Development Institute (RDI) is working with students from the Master of Arts in Rural Development program to host the Small Towns, Big Stories Podcast. This series will be created in preparation for the 2025 Canadian Rural Revitalization Foundation (CRRF) Foundations for the Future of Rural Conference.
Who hosts Small Towns Big Stories?
Small Towns Big Stories is hosted by Brandon University Research. The show has published 8 episodes to date.
What has Small Towns Big Stories covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Small Towns, Big Stories - Episode 7, Dimitris Tellidis" (21 October 2025, 25 minutes), "Small Towns, Big Stories - Episode 6, Lana Cowling-Mason" (15 October 2025, 48 minutes), and "Small Towns, Big Stories - Episode 5, Michael Asante" (11 September 2025, 18 minutes).
How often does Small Towns Big Stories publish?
Small Towns Big Stories publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 22 minutes across 8 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Small Towns Big Stories?
Booking probability for Small Towns Big Stories is 17%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Small Towns Big Stories requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Small Towns Big Stories's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Small Towns Big Stories are Housing & Urban Planning. Small Towns Big Stories has a society audience.
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Brandon University Research hosts Small Towns Big Stories, a society podcast with 8 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 15, 202548 minS1
<p>In episode six, invited guest Lana Cowling-Mason shares her expertise and perceptions of holistic rural community development. Lana is not only the community development coordinator and General Manager of the...
- Sep 11, 202518 minS1
<p>In today’s episode, invited guest Michael Asante speaks to his work and expertise in community development. Michael maintains over a decade of experience conducting and implementing research relating to agricultural...
- Sep 4, 202520 minS1
<p>In this episode, invited guest, Marilyn Crewe, describes how community members of Neepawa have worked together to adapt to the booming population and business growth. As Neepawa’s Economic Development Officer, a...
- Aug 25, 202528 minS1
<p>In episode two, invited guest, Angela Pearen, shares her experience in community development through education. As the Coordinator Agriculture Extension with the Russ Edwards School of Agriculture and Environment at...
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- Aug 14, 202514 minS1
<p>In this episode, invited guest, Karra Burney speaks to her work as the Economic Development Officer of Carberry, Manitoba. With the goal to attract and retain new businesses and residents, Karra has been working to...
Small Towns Big Stories
Small Towns, Big Stories - Episode 1, Donna Morken
Aug 5, 202521 minS0<p>In the first episode of Small Towns, Big Ideas, Donna Morken shares her insights on community development from her perspective as a community volunteer and champion in Rivers, Manitoba.</p>
Small Towns Big Stories
Small Towns, Big Stories - Trailer
Aug 1, 20253 minS0<p>The Rural Development Institute (RDI) is working with students from the Master of Arts in Rural Development program to host the Small Towns, Big Stories Podcast. This series will be created in preparation for the...
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Lana Cowling-Mason
Economic Developers Association
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Michael Asante
Rural Manitoba Economic Development Corporation
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Angela Pearen
Assiniboine College
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Karra Burney
Carberry
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