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Small Towns: Unscripted

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About this Podcast:

Welcome to Small Towns: Unscripted, a podcast celebrating the heart of the Lake Chelan Valley community. Whether you're new to the area or from families who arrived here on covered wagons, this is a space for voices of all ages and backgrounds. We believe every connection, old or new, weaves a unique thread into our shared lives. Through authentic conversations, we aim to honor stories, bridge generational gaps, and foster genuine relationships. Join us in building a stronger, more vibrant community where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Our mission is to build relationships.

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What is Small Towns: Unscripted about?

Welcome to Small Towns: Unscripted, a podcast celebrating the heart of the Lake Chelan Valley community. Whether you're new to the area or from families who arrived here on covered wagons, this is a space for voices of all ages and backgrounds. We believe every connection, old or new, weaves a unique thread into our shared lives.

Who hosts Small Towns: Unscripted?

Small Towns: Unscripted is hosted by Small Towns Unscripted. The show has published 96 episodes to date.

What has Small Towns: Unscripted covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Justin Araya: From the Kitchen to the Stage | No Roadmap, Just Passion" (16 October 2026, 51 minutes), "From Tech to TLC Marine: A Love for Chelan, Creating Jobs and Investing in Community" (2 October 2026, 69 minutes), and "No Roadmap Required: Jake Lodwig & Paint, Inc." (25 September 2026, 62 minutes).

How often does Small Towns: Unscripted publish?

Small Towns: Unscripted publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 67 minutes across 96 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Small Towns: Unscripted?

Booking probability for Small Towns: Unscripted is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Small Towns: Unscripted requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Small Towns: Unscripted's contact route on record: verified email.

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Small Towns Unscripted hosts Small Towns: Unscripted, a society podcast with 96 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Justin Araya: From the Kitchen to the Stage | No Roadmap, Just Passion

    Oct 16, 202651 min

    What happens when you follow your curiosity, embrace life's unexpected turns, and discover that your greatest passions were never part of the original plan? Join Russ McClellan and Nicole Turner for Episode #96 of Small...

  • Episode #94

    From Tech to TLC Marine: A Love for Chelan, Creating Jobs and Investing in Community

    Oct 2, 20261h 9m

    Today on Small Towns Unscripted, Nicole and I sit down with someone who brings an incredible amount of optimism, energy, and entrepreneurial spirit to the Lake Chelan Valley, David Donovick. David is the owner of TLC...

  • Episode #93

    No Roadmap Required: Jake Lodwig & Paint, Inc.

    Sep 25, 20261h 2m

    On this episode of Small Towns Unscripted, Nicole and I sit down with 25-year-old Jake Lodwig, a young entrepreneur who has called the Chelan and Manson area home since he was eight years old. Jake graduated from Manson...

  • Episode #92

    Pouring Everything Into a Dream | The Family Behind Tipsy Canyon Winery

    Sep 18, 20261h 19m

    On this episode of Small Towns Unscripted, Nicole and I sit down with Mark and Tami Garvin and their daughter, Lexi Garvin-Sargent, the family behind Tipsy Canyon Winery in Manson. This episode also has a special...

  • Episode #91

    Real Estate: Unscripted #2: The Wildfires, Insurance Realities & Navigating Shifting Markets

    Sep 11, 202649 min

    In this episode of Real Estate: Unscripted on Small Towns: Unscripted, Russ McClellan and Nicole Turner dive into the real-world factors shaping the local real estate market across Chelan County and North Central...

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  • Episode #90

    Mary Lynn Thompson: Making the Lake Chelan Valley Home, Giving Back & Supporting Local Business

    Sep 4, 202651 min

    She couldn't have known then that the place she discovered as a 19-year-old would eventually become such an important part of her life. Mary Lynn went on to work her way through the University of Washington, earning a...

  • Episode #89

    Dr. Bob Jankelson: The Visionary Who Brought Italy to Chelan | Tsillan Cellars

    Aug 28, 202645 min

    There are certain people who don't simply live in a community—they help shape what that community becomes. And today on Small Towns Unscripted, we have the privilege of sitting down with one of those people. Dr. Bob...

  • Episode #88

    Fire, Family & Second Chances: Ryan Peterson’s Apple Cup Story

    Aug 21, 20261h 21m

    Today on Small Towns Unscripted, we’re sitting down with someone whose story is really about family, resilience, gratitude, and finding your way back home. Our guest is Ryan Peterson, who, along with his wife, owns and...

  • Episode #87

    Chelan’s South Lakeshore — Rooted in Apples, Built to Adapt | Tom Burnett & Bub Watson

    Aug 14, 20261h 32m

    There are some stories about Lake Chelan that can only be told by the people whose families lived them. On this episode of Small Towns Unscripted, we sit down with lifelong Lake Chelan orchardist Tom Burnett, along with...

  • Episode #86

    Renee & Linda McClellan: Family, Orchards & a Lifetime in the Chelan Valley

    Aug 7, 20261h 17m

    Welcome back to Small Towns Unscripted. Today's conversation is a special one for me, and a little more personal. I'm sitting down with Lorene “Renee” McClellan and her daughter, Linda McClellan, to talk about family...

  • Episode #83

    Reinvention, Resilience, and Coming Home to the Chelan Valley | Erin Gavin

    Jul 17, 20261h 24m

    Welcome back to Small Towns Unscripted. I'm Russ McClellan, alongside my co host, Nicole Turner. Today we're joined by Erin Gavin, a third generation Chelan native whose family has deep roots in the history of the Lake...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Kellen Jones | Manson Native, Chief Wapato John Descendant, Author of Addiction X

    Jul 10, 20261h 4m

    Episode 82 of Small Towns Unscripted features one of our most fascinating and meaningful conversations yet as Nicole and I sit down with Kellen Jones, a 37 year old Manson native, father of two daughters, self published...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    From Mansfield to the World and Back: Seabee, Deep Sea Diver & Community Leader

    Jun 12, 20261h 8m

    Welcome back to Small Towns Unscripted. I'm Russ McClellan. One of the things I enjoy most about this podcast is the opportunity to sit down with people whose life experiences provide a unique perspective on the...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Doug England: Resilience and Change Across a Lifetime of Farming, Family and Politics

    Jun 5, 20261h 15m

    On this episode of Small Towns Unscripted, Russ McClellan and Nicole Turner sit down with a true pillar of the Manson and Lake Chelan Valley community — Doug England. Doug graduated from Manson High School in 1965 and...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Tugboats, Service & Sacrifice: Navy Veteran Norm Manly Helped Make Manson a Purple Heart Community

    May 29, 20261h 14m

    Norm Manly has spent a lifetime serving others—first on the water, then in the community. Born and raised in Tacoma, Washington, Norm's love for the maritime industry began as a young boy riding tugboats with his...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Jared England: The Fight to Preserve Farming in the Lake Chelan Valley

    May 22, 20261h 2m

    Welcome back to Small Towns Unscripted. I’m Russ McClellan, alongside Nicole Turner, and today’s conversation may be one of the most important we’ve had yet because the apple industry truly is the heart and soul of our...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Don & Judy Phelps: A Story of Family, Farming, Winemaking & Reinvention

    May 15, 20261h 2m

    From East Coast roots to the vineyards of the Lake Chelan Valley, Don and Judy Phelps have lived a life shaped by hard work, reinvention, family, science, and a willingness to adapt through changing times. Don grew up...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Marty Morris: 74 Years in Manson | Farming, Family & Changing Times

    May 8, 20261 hour

    Marty Morris’ story is deeply tied to the history and transformation of Manson and the Lake Chelan Valley. Born in Chelan in 1949, Marty came from humble beginnings rooted in the old “fruit tramp” era of the American...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Built from the Ground Up: Will Poppie’s Story of Grit, Risk & Resilience

    May 1, 202654 min

    Today on Small Towns Unscripted, we’ve got Will Poppie. Will’s story starts in Montana and Pullman, Washington. His dad was a civil engineer, his mom a veterinarian and cattle rancher—so from the beginning, he was...

  • Small Towns: Unscripted

    Real Life to Real Impact. The Christy Sloan Story of Helping Others Heal and Grow

    Apr 24, 20261h 20m

    On this episode of Small Towns: Unscripted - Russ and Nicole are sitting down today with someone whose story really captures what it means to grow up in a small town, live through real life, and turn those experiences...

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