SmallTownUSA

We're taking a U-Turn back to season four. What would you do if you were stranded for months on a cold, blizard-ridden mountain top with your family and little to no food? More importantly, who would you eat first? Even...

We’re driving headfirst into the madness of small-town first days of school, where the struggle is real, and the stories are even realer. First up, we're tackling the epic adventures of back-to-school shopping. Because...

We're beaming up to Roswell, New Mexico, the quirky little town that's become the unofficial HQ for all things extraterrestrial. Buckle up, Earthlings, because we're about to explore the galaxy's most famous UFO...

We’re turning our spotlight on the 4th of July – small-town style. Because nothing says "Happy Birthday, America!" like reckless fireworks, bizarre traditions, and a healthy dose of local craziness. Join Jessica and...

We're packing our bags and heading to the "Waterpark Capital of the World"—Wisconsin Dells. But don’t worry, this isn’t your average splash-and-dash vacation. Think Wisconsin Dells is just water slides and kiddie pools...

Happy Mother's Day! We're celebrating women and all mothers at SmallTown this week. Find out how Mother's Day was created and how it strayed away from its original foundations. Grab your fanny pack, slip on your mom...

We've set our clocks to "April Fools' Standard Time" for this special episode! Join us as we unravel the tangled web of pranks, starting with the age-old question: why do we dedicate a whole day to tom-foolery anyway...

Picture this: in the quaint corners of Morrice, Michigan, one local resident found themselves overcome with an unusual craving—one for a taste of Kevin Bacon! No, not the Hollywood heartthrob, but a much younger...

Journey to the small town corners where everyone knows your name, your business, and the color of your underwear before you've even bought them. Join Jessica and Karmen as they play the game of telephone...on steroids...

On this day in Black History... Karmen and Jessica discuss many of the lesser known people and important events that took place on February 20th throughout Black History, including those who also fought for disability...

New Philadelphia and Rosewood - One love story and One massacre, small towns that no longer exist.<br /><br />Join Karmen and Jessica in this U-Turn, as they discuss Black History month, the shortest month of the year...

What would you do if you got stuck at the bottom of an outhouse for 3 days? Have you ever heard about the mysterious appearance of Jesus as a shadow on a freezer? What are your feelings about an emotional support snake...

Some fungus, a vicious yule cat, Krampus, a pooping log, some original recipe fried chicken, and a visit from your friendly neighborhood witch? These "festive" traditions aren't typically seen on your favorite TV...

Jessica gets a turn in the spotlight as she talks about her origin story as a Yooper, a nerd, and apparently someone who does not swear (or at least when not under the influence of Karmen). Let's journey...

Join us for a special episode as we turn the spotlight on one of our hosts, Karmen, diving deep into her journey and the behind-the-scenes that makes this podcast what it is (what is that exactly?) It's part 1 in a...