Ep 1: The Fountain w/ Peter Oldring

In the inaugural episode, comedian Peter Oldring (This Is That, House of Cards) shares stories about growing up in Drayton Valley and Calgary, Alberta. He introduces the town’s first citizen, an advice columnist named Barnaby, and erects a healing fountain in the town square. Plus, Mark, Ryan, and Peter debate the merits of a “town perm.”00:00 Introduction to The Town Show00:54 Meet the Hosts: Mark and Ryan01:34 Building the Fictional Town02:22 Special Guest: Comedian Peter03:36 Peter's Background and Hometown07:08 The Role of Churches in Small Towns10:04 Local Celebrities and Characters18:51 The Town's Unique Traditions25:18 Introducing the Healing Fountain27:23 The Healing Fountain and Its Miracles28:16 Introducing the Town's Only Living Miracle Recipient28:41 Barnaby: The Town's Eccentric Advice Columnist31:12 The Great Invasion and the Fountain's Origins32:50 The Fountain's Unique Statue38:36 Barnaby's Advice Column: A Sample Letter42:40 Barnaby's Interview with the Newspaper Editor49:06 Town Traditions and Voting on Elements53:49 Concluding Remarks and Next Episode TeaserFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetownshow/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTownShowPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.