The Town Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

Comedian and very competitiveathlete Ese Atawo joins us again to talk about attending a marathon in the Caymen Islands. Ryan learns that we only have 1 liver. Ese gives our citizens the trait that they all know too much about each other (our first ever town wide personality trait) and she establishes our very own town marathon. 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.

Improviser and festival director of Gender Equity in Media Festival in Vancouver, Della Haddock joins the show to talk about her love of raccoons. Mark learns what a bee is. Della reveals the secret name of a notorious Vancouver gang. She also tells us about perfecting a trans Atlantic accent in high school which prompts us to build a Trans Atlantic club in our town. Della also builds a gymnastics gym with a big foam pit named Chunk Dunkers (formerly Ron’s Magical and Aerobics and Gymnastics Gym). There is a lot Australian accent in this episode and talk of a goon sack. 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 Welcome to the Town Show05:47 Exploring Vancouver and Childhood Memories08:52 Raccoon Encounters and Stories11:49 The Fascinating World of Bees14:33 Theater as a Turning Point18:35 Adventures in Australia and Goon Culture21:31 Chunk Dunking and Gymnastics Gym Ideas25:20 Planning a Birthday Party26:17 Introducing Susan and Party Packages27:32 Exploring Party Package Options29:03 The Unique Tier Three Package30:17 Choosing the Right Package31:39 Trampoline Parks vs. Chunk Dunking33:10 The Transatlantic Accent Discussion36:07 Creating a Nondescript Cafe Setting38:09 Gaming Nostalgia and Humor40:16 Coffee Conversations and Daily Life42:09 Raccoon Training and Improv Comedy46:40 Promotions and Upcoming Eventscomedy, Vancouver, childhood, theater, wildlife, raccoons, bees, drinking games, gymnastics, improvisation, Chunk Dunking, Birthday Party, Family, Party Packages, Trampoline Park, Transatlantic Accent, Gender Activism, Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Musician and comedian Maarten Bayliss come say to talk about growing up in Nanaimo, BC. His disdain for the Nanaimo Bar. He also talks about being a teenage goth and just “driving around” a lot. He build a very useful thing for our town: a 3 story public washroom in the center of town called “The Bathroom State Building”. We meet a teen named Gecko and his friends as they drive around town and then go to Triage Coffee - a place that has undercover EMTs working as baristas. 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 Welcome to The Town Show02:57 Foggy Days in Vancouver05:59 Nanaimo: The Harbor City08:56 The Nanaimo Bar Debate11:52 Growing Up in Nanaimo14:55 Concerts and Rivalries15:32 Celebrating Marriages and Relationships16:42 Nanaimo Nostalgia and Family Connections18:24 Musical Memories and High School Bands19:45 Local Celebrities and Community Characters20:41 The Need for Public Facilities21:37 The Bathroom State Building Concept23:09 Volunteer Experiences and Humor in Bathrooms29:00 Driving Around Town: A Comedic Adventure30:23 The Rebellious Spirit of Youth32:24 Navigating Parental Relationships34:03 The Undercover Paramedic Dilemma38:02 The Triage Coffee Revelation39:43 Closing Thoughts and Future EndeavorsNanaimo, Improv, Vancouver, comedy, podcast, fog, local culture, music, community, humor, storytelling, Bathroom State Building, comedy, volunteer corps, humor, youth rebellion, paramedics, triage coffee, driving scenes, stand-up comedy, friendship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Yee-haw it’s the round up! Run and hide! We’ve got lots of great letters to read and even a video to play from some passionate Townies and Sheriffs. We build a Greek/Train themed splash park in town. We head back to the Deliverance Game Store to learn about a very dark sequel to Candyland. And we get some town history and learn all about “The Great Invasion” from someone who actually fought in the battle.  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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actress, improviser, and former government policy wonk Angela Galanopoulos stops by to talk about growing up in her family’s restaurant. She reveals she didn’t learn how to cook for any less than a brunch time rush until she was 21. And she tells us the dramatic story of how she left government life for good. She builds a Greek Restaurant for our town called Mount Olympus. Ryan plays a policy wonk character. And we visit a high school that is only for alpha people. 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.

Allan Hawco, star and co-creator of CBC’s Saint Pierre joins the show to talk about growing up in “The Goulds” in Newfoundland. He talks about fighting in parking lots and hockey games, stunt driving, a Shakespeare teaching gym teacher, and the French territory St Pierre and Miquelon. He builds a proper, lonesome, historic pub in our town and we head to the high school to watch a play mid-rehearsal. 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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedian and the co-host of Your Week Breakdown, Caitlin Howden comes onto the show to talk about her beef with Katie Couric, growing up in Canada’s frozen North, how there is no word for being second, and slugs. She also creates a Witness Protection Head Office for our town - “Sight Guard”, a UFO sighting club, and she opens up a night club with alcoholic sandwiches called Club Sandwich.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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShowChapters0:09 Olympics Tribute0:36 Welcome to The Town Show15:36 Improv Legends Unite16:24 Olympic Dreams and Dares28:06 The Witness Protection Program35:39 The Sight Guard Office46:12 UFO Enthusiasts Unite50:00 Caitlin Howden, Our Special Guest53:51 The Town Show Production Team Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Viral comedy sensation Colin Cowan comes back on the show to talk about a very random weird toy (a moo tube?) he went viral for. He talks about spending time in Arcata, California and delivering mushrooms there. He also builds another toy store for our town, creates a local talent agency, and we revisit the local pub he created on the last episode he was on: Mr Steeve’s Blunches and Luppers. 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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hohoho and a happy holiday from Town! Mark, Ryan and Chris play “Quizmas” - a festive trivia game about the past year of events in the town. It’s Ryan vs Chris with Mark as quiz master but townies are encouraged to play along. Mark and Ryan also unveil a new (improvised) Christmas carol that will be sung every year from here on out. Plus, we see a town version of A Christmas Carol starring Vincent No Shoes.This is the last Town Show episode of 2025. The show will be back January 14th. Sign up 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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey all you Sheriff’s it’s the last round up of 2025! We read your comments, including a few “dick horses”. We build a car wash for our town. We get a pitch for a citizen that just sits in a lawn chair and randomly shows up places. Mark plays so many characters this episode and the town gets an official sister city in Bergen, Norway! Sign up 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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Actor and Dungeon Master Andrew McNee (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) talks with Mark and Ryan about growing up in Vancouver and ordering the wrong coffee at the wrong time on Commercial Drive. The boys nerd out over Romulan Ale, and full size chocolate bar houses on Halloween. Andrew builds and operates the town’s antique store and curio shop, he also builds a hotel with water slide that is you can stay at for free by answering a riddle. Plus, Mark gives details about our new Patreon! 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.Pick up some Town Show Merch over at: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTownShowFollow us onInstagram: @TheTownShowYouTube: @TheTownShowPodTikTok: @TheTownShow Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.