Best Smalltown Society Podcasts (2024)

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Special: "Hopefully, My Generation Will Be the Ones to Change It" 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

Young people throughout the country bring new perspectives and attitudes to our history and our culture. But often, they don't feel welcome to the conversations that adults have about community and culture. Since 2012, the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street has been working with small towns that want to highlight youth perspectives. Young people e…

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Preview: Youth Voices 1:49

2M ago1:49

1:49

Here's a sneak peek at our next special episode! Give a listen to the voices and the work of the next generation of rural Americans learning about their communities. Young people living in rural America are just like other American youth: interested in change, thinking about their futures, and ... sometimes feeling like adults aren't interested in …

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15: Good Relationships Build Stronger Communities 35:59

3M ago35:59

35:59

You've got to have friends! Personal and professional connections are critical to the development of healthy communities, whether they are rural or urban. In this final episode of our Spark! series, we're examing how two communities innovated around culture and heritage to overcome stagnation and division. In Helper, Utah, the city came together to…

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14: Great Things Happen Here 33:05

3M ago33:05

33:05

In this episode, we're taking a closer look at two very different rural communities that embody technological innovation. In Taos, New Mexico, solar energy is used to power high-speed internet and a jobs training hub for locals that want to stay local. In Chenango County, New York, there's a long history of innovative companies, from aerospace part…

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13: Comebacks and Ripple Effects 33:46

4M ago33:46

33:46

Rural America is full of places of innovation--towns where people work together to conceive new ideas and spark engagement by the community to implement them. Journey with us in this first episode in our look at rural innovation to explore two stories of social innovation, visiting towns that took risks and dreamed big to revitalize their downtowns…

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Horrible Chinese Cat Food Flavor Chips | Lays Roasted Cumin Lamb Skewer Review 7:30

4M ago7:30

7:30

I’ve had these chips sitting around for a while now after coming back from New Jersey. I found these chips in an Asian market there and I was enticed. Finally getting around to try this “”Roasted Cumin Lamb Skewer” flavored lays chips…let’s just say they should be named “Roasted Cumin Lamb SEWER” I will tell you all you need to know about this Chin…

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NEW! Kit Kat Frosted Chocolate Donut Flavor Review 7:03

4M ago7:03

7:03

Well, here we are, finally trying Kit Kats newest flavor, Chocolate Frosted Donut. It’s not a limited edition thing so no worries, at the moment it is a permanent item but who knows what the status of it will be in a year. Now will this new flavor actually taste like a donut? Did we need this? Is it useful? Will it wire you cash when you’re strande…

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My First Experience With Nintendo 64 (1996) 8:29

4M ago8:29

8:29

In this video I will go over my first experience with the video game console Nintendo 64. How I thought the Super Nintendo was peak video gaming until I found Super Mario 64 and my mind was blown! Also I talk about my fond time hanging at the arcade in the bowling alley my mom worked at in the 90’s. #nintendo #90s #nostalgia Support the Show.…

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New Movie Releases 2024 11:49

3M ago11:49

11:49

So many movies, so little to watch, as this year does come with a small handful of promising good movies, there’s a whole lot more that will become bargain bin classics by 2025. Join me as we look through the slop and I tell you the highlights of this entire year as far as movies releases go and if they might be worth actually spending 30 bucks to …

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Trader Joe’s Egg Nog Yogurt Review 7:17

4M ago7:17

7:17

Why do I feel the need? The need to eat Egg Nog flavored yogurt from Trader Joe’s? Because it’s weird and that’s what I am. I like egg nog, I like yogurt. So win win right? Not so much. #traderjoes #review #food Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Preview: Small Town Innovation: Creativity and Resilience 2:08

4M ago2:08

2:08

For many years, the conventional wisdom in the United States has been that rural America is hurting: facing impacts from outmigration, aging populations, and declining economies. The reality is remarkably different. America's small towns are not all the same. Yes, some are struggling, but many more are working together and utilizing the innovation …

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Mountain Dew Game Fuel Mystic Punch Review 8:27

5M ago8:27

8:27

The second Mtn Dew Game Fuel flavor Mystic Punch dropped on November 6th 2023 along with the OG Game Fuel flavor Citrus Cherry and it’s been quenching the thirst of gamers throughout the holiday season. But how does Mystic Punch taste? It’s a new flavor all together from Mountain Dew so it’s always iffy. Well, I tried it and well…I wasn’t impressed…

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Brachs Candy Cane Forest Mellowcreme Candy Review 9:48

5M ago9:48

9:48

By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Boomer Complains about Millennials and Starbucks 3:28

5M ago3:28

3:28

By Industrial Industries World Radio

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2002 Pepsi Blue Review | Drinking 20 Year Old Soda 11:12

5M ago11:12

11:12

In this cheat day review we go back to 2002 and try the original release of Pepsi Blue! Through late 2001 early 2002, test version bottles of pepsi blue bottled and given to people close to Pepsi to try. These test version bottles were quickly made with the labels being made of paper instead of the standard plastic. This early label also had a line…

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Middle Aged Man Tries To Sound Deep (Cringe) 1:39

5M ago1:39

1:39

Nothing is more unstoppable than a man who has walked through hell and back for the people he loved but have never loved him back. This man has dealt with battles inside his mind in a month than most have in their entire lives. This man has looked the devil right in his eyes and has said, not today son and walks right on leaving only some wounds an…

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My Candy Collection Part 1 10:31

5M ago10:31

10:31

I take you through the first part of my snack and candy collection As I dive deep into the vault of IIWR to look for sodas to send to Maximusthe4th, I dive deep into everything else as well, including the vast amount of snacks I have found and packed away over the years. From common to limited edition and downright rare, you will see it all in this…

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Mountain Dew Game Fuel Citrus Cherry Review 11:29

5M ago11:29

11:29

Gamers unite! It’s time to finally try Mountain Dew Game Fuels first flavor for the first time! Mtn Dew Game Fuel Citrus Cherry! Apparently this is meant to fuel gamers. I’m a gamer…will it fuel me or make me feel slow and sluggish… It’s formulated to have more caffeine than regular Mountain Dew and it’s amped with more sugar. Will it taste too swe…

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Farting in 6th Grade, My Story 6:00

5M ago6:00

6:00

I tell you a story about how a certain aspect of my 6th grade experience went Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Pepsi Smores Review | All 4 Recipes | Rare Limited Edition Flavor 17:51

5M ago17:51

17:51

This bonus episode is the big one were we combine 3 Pepsi flavors into all different types of combinations and and see is Pepsi smores is worth a damn Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Pepsi Graham Cracker Review | Pepsi S’mores 6:26

5M ago6:26

6:26

We try a limited edition and very rare Pepsi flavor. Pepsi Graham Cracker! I hope this doesn’t suck Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Doniphan 39:30

6M ago39:30

39:30

Welcome to where the past meets the Current..the Current River that is. In this episode, travel with us to Doniphan, deep in Southern Missouri. Here, the Current River is their life’s blood. The history of the community is rooted in it, it's an invaluable tourist attraction, and it's also a symbol for the importance of conserving natural history an…

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Pepsi Toasty Marshmallow Review | Pepsi Smores 6:19

5M ago6:19

6:19

We try Pepsi Toasty Marshmallow in this bonus episode. This is coming straight from the limited edition and rare Pepsi Smores collection box. Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Pepsi Chocolate Review | Limited Edition Pepsi S’mores Flavor 5:46

5M ago5:46

5:46

We try a limited edition and very rare Pepsi flavor, Pepsi Chocolate! Let’s see if it’s worth spending a stupid amount of money to get off of eBay! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Astronaut Ice Cream Mint Chocolate Chip Sandwich Review 9:18

6M ago9:18

9:18

This treat is out of this world! We try astronaut ice cream! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Reese’s Caramel Big Cup Review 10:16

5M ago10:16

10:16

I try the Reese’s Caramel Big Cup and let you know if it’s worth the trouble and/or calories Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Oh My God It’s In My Stomach | Episode 1 1:48

5M ago1:48

1:48

We try a new video segment called oh my god it’s in my stomach and we listen to what I put in my stomach through putting mics on my stomach! Todays item in my stomach, Coffee! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Cotton Candy Soda Review 6:43

5M ago6:43

6:43

We try some cotton candy soda in this bonus episode and see if it’s worth caring about Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Krispy Kreme Chocolate Candy Surprise Filled With M&Ms Donut Review 3:38

5M ago3:38

3:38

It’s an M&M donut filled with M&M minis from Krispy Kreme, does it suck or does it kick ass? Let’s see! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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History of McDonalds Holiday Pie 5:39

6M ago5:39

5:39

This is the History of McDonalds Holiday, just see how deep this great treat from the fast food giant goes and we take you to its humble beginnings up to today in another short, yet action and info packed audio documentary of another beloved McDonald’s item! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Sprite Citron Menthe Review 4:46

6M ago4:46

4:46

In this bonus episode of IIWR, we go to Morocco and try out a flavor of sprite I haven’t seen in the USA. Sprite Citron Menthe! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Apple Pie Soda Review from Excel 6:56

6M ago6:56

6:56

I try some apple pie flavored soda from excel soda in this cheat day review! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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Special: "Museum on Main Street: A Love Letter to Small-Town America" from Museums in Strange Places 40:39

6M ago40:39

40:39

We're excited to share an episode from our host Hannah Hethmon's podcast Museums in Strange Places. Back in 2019, Museums in Strange Places featured the amazing work of the Smithsonian's state and local partners in rural communities. Starting in Moreland, Georgia (pop. 382) in 1994, the Smithsonian, state humanities councils and local history organ…

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12: My Vote, My Voice 32:24

6M ago32:24

32:24

Apologies friends! This pod is the actual episode titled "My Vote, My Voice," which should have been originally posted back in October. "The Greater Good: Everyday Democracy" was actually uploaded. We're very sorry for this error. The other episode titles have been updated. Please listen! You have not heard "My Vote, My Voice" yet! Have you voted? …

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11: Use Your Voice! Get Involved 28:46

7M ago28:46

28:46

What civic responsibilities do we have as Americans? What do we owe to the process of democracy? What is the best way to voice our opinions and shape national and local policy? If we want to give back and do our part, where should we start? These are the questions asked and answered by everyday Americans in this episode. Smithsonian's Stories from …

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e30: A CAMP Conversation with Keldon Bester and Robin Shaban 25:34

7M ago25:34

25:34

e30: This is going to be the last episode I do of Monopolies Killed My Hometown, thank you for listening to the podcast. In this last episode I want to bring on Keldon Bester and Robin Shaban two of the other co-founders of the Canadian Anti-Monopoly Project. CAMP is growing and we need help from you and other Canadians. In this interview Keldon, R…

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Dairy Queen Royal Reese’s Fluffernutter Blizzard Review 6:31

7M ago6:31

6:31

We are absolutely fluffernuttin over this Dairy Queen Reese’s Fluffernutter blizzard treat. So excited. But is it worth the excitement? Let’s see! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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CRUNCH Candy Bar History and Review 6:25

7M ago6:25

6:25

This is a review for the CRUNCH bar, formerly known in the United States as the Nestle Crunch bar. Why is it now just Crunch bar? Does it even taste good? Listen and find out! Support the Show.By Industrial Industries World Radio

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10: The Greater Good: Democracy Everyday 31:12

7M ago31:12

31:12

Democracy can be messy. Americans share many common values and ideals, but views on how that works out in the democratic process and in public policy can vary widely. In this episode, you'll hear stories from everyday Americans about their experiences with democracy, polarization, unity, and the issues they care about most. Our storytellers grapple…

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e29: Great Things are Happening 23:31

8M ago23:31

23:31

e29: In this week's episode I look at a lot of the great things happening in the anti-monopoly world currently. There appears to be a sea-change towards monopolies and consolidated power occurring. It's small, it's fragile, it could be the start of something big, or big business could fight back and stamp it. I know how I want the future to play ou…

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