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SmallTownUSA

Join us as we explore unique small towns across America, unleashing their stories and the peculiar people that live there. SmallTownUSA is hosted by two small town transplants, Karmen and Jessica, who will leave no saga untold.

society & culture places & travel

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31:34

The town where ghosts get stuck in the middle -...

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/10/31

(Intense music with clock ticking in the background) "Every year, over one man drowns because of ghosts. That's close to 100 deaths in the last 99 years (about 10 per decade). This is because they are very aggressive and territorial, and have a habit of not understanding the concept of meeting in the middle. It's 10 o'clock, do you know where your children are?" This has been a SmallTown public announcement. Join Jessica and Karmen as they visit small towns with ghost stories in this U-Turn Episode

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48:35

The town where urban legends are made

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/10/17

Urban Legends. The things that kept us up at night when we were kids. Or maybe they still do? Jessica and Karmen try to scare each other, sharing some known and some less familiar urban legends from around the country. Then, take a U-Turn back to ther first season visiting Truth or Consequences, New Mexico, where they investigate the urban legend of the Skin Walker. Don't miss your exit (and maybe check your backseat before you go).Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter -->

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44:08

The town that was saved by the dead ringer bell

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/10/03

Have you ever visited a grave yard and wondered what that tiny bell next the grave was for? Did you know that the term "grind your bones, to make my bread" could in fact be factual? I've bet you've never heard of the fart that killed 10,000 people. Jessica and Karmen travel through some dark history and get into their fears, as they continue down this road to Halloween. Don't miss your exit.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram -->

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44:02

The town that gave Spielberg nightmares

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/09/19

Jefferson, Texas. This is one of the oldest, most haunted, towns in Texas. Jefferson is not only one of the most haunted towns, but it boasts a pretty dark history as well. If you're looking for a pieceful night sleep in in this town, you'll need to head down the road...way down. Ain't nobody sleeping in Jefferson, as both hotels brag of being the most haunted. Not even Spielberg himself, could make it through the night. Join Jessica and Karmen as they turn on their night lights, call Scooby Doo and

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31:39

The town that said Labor Day, Shlabor Day - U-Turn...

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/09/05

Labor day. The holiday without a candy. This holiday, unfortunately for dentists, is an important holiday that not very many kids and families celebrate. Follow Jessica and Karmen on this U-Turn and explore the history around the first Monday in September. It turns out, that candy is not the only thing it's missing.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Introducing, the exciting

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30:05

The town that Hilary flooded

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/08/22

Hurricane Hilary has flooded California roads and towns. Cathederal City was no exception to this incredible storm. Karmen and Jessica brave the waters and explore some abnormal hauntings around the city, Frank Sinatra's grave, and why you should never ride in a hot air balloon. Don't miss your exit! Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Introducing, the exciting partnership between

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37:06

The town with a traveling, carnival corpse

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/08/08

Have you ever heard of the "American Mummy?" Did you know the Russian empire had a post in Northern California until the mid 1800's? How did one self-proclaimed medical doctor get arrested for claiming property he didn't own, but a hippy was able to claim a mountain as his home? Go off the grid with Jessica and Karmen, in this wild ride through California. Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram -->

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41:33

The town with strange festivals, including one about...

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/07/25

It's Christmas in July! This week we're going back to our favorite holiday episode in this U-Turn. We've got some unusual holiday festivals for you featuring: A frozen dead guy, blood sucking insects, a chicken past its expiration date, a bull's undercarriage, and an outhouse on skis. Don't miss your exit, come join Karmen and Jessica in this throwback episode you don't want to miss.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram -->

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57:46

The town with the stairway to heaven - U-Turn Episode

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/07/11

This week we're taking a U-Turn back to Bisbee, Arizona where SmallTownUSA started two years ago. This is a fan favorite episode featuring a haunted hotel, ladies of the evening, local interviews, a local pirate, and a lot of stairs. Don't miss your exit, come join Karmen and Jessica in this throwback episode you don't want to miss.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Introducing, the

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29:24

The town with a killer wave

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/06/27

We're starting off with some fresh air in season 5. Dana Point, California, is our first stop on this trip up the US cost. We're traveling in California, trying to eat as much avocados and sushi as possible. Dana Point has some righteous surfing, a killer wave, and lots of hella important people. Don't miss your exit.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Introducing, the exciting

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23:20

The town that turns animals into crackers

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/06/13

It's our last stop on the Lincoln Highway. The end of the pavement. The final stand. Season 4 comes to an end, and quite frankly Karmen's pretty happy about that. This week Jessica and Karmen are in Pennsylvania, visiting York...a pretty important town in this country's history. Then they head down to Beaver, yes Beaver... it's a town, look it up. As you can probably imagine, the discussion about Beaver is very pleasurable. Don't miss your exit.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter

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10:51

The town that honored their dead

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/05/30

Not surprisingly, the first Memorial Day ever held was forgotten. This week, Jessica takes us back to who held this event and uncovers it's forgotten origin. Take time to tune into this quick bonus episode. Don't miss your exit.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Follow my bets on SHARPZ! Use referral code :

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37:26

The town that became a mother at seventy-four

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/05/16

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 jeans, and give your ma' a call for pete's sake. Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/Follow my bets on SHARPZ! Use referral code :

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32:04

The town that threw a couch at its neighbor

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/05/02

Indiana. One might say, "Indian Land." It was a gift from the native americans, to the new settlers/trades people. And if you're thinking what we're thinking, you know something's not right about that. There's strange stuff cooking in Indiana as Jessica and Karmen make their way across it on the Lincoln Highway, particularly corn dogs. Lots and lots of corn dogs. Don't miss your exit, find out why you can't kiss a girl and also wear a mustache in this teeth clenching episode.Visit

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30:57

The town that died from eating too much ice cream

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/04/18

Is there such a thing as too much ice cream? Yes... the answer is yes. Tell your kids, save a life.Jessica and Karmen skip right through the town that created barbed wire, and head to a not so small town in Illinois, Chicago. There are some strange events that happened in the Windy City. Find out more about Death Alley, the deadly game of 'Who Spilled the Beans,' the man who ate too much, and our personal favorite, Poopgate. Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter -->

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43:45

The town where Annie didn't need her gun

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/04/04

Wyoming, 1923. The Wild West. Prohibition. Drought, War.Meanwhile in Nebraska... Corhuskers. Poor Farms. A Salt Witch. Carhenge. While the car ride through Nebraska is a long one, hamburger way, it is anything but boring. Actually, it's pretty boring, but the history is not. Jessica and Karmen take on Elkhorn, Nebraska, the town that has all the amenities a big city could offer.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram -->

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13:01

The town where an empire vanished

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/03/21

In Wyoming, there's a town that not too many people know about. A town with an optomisic name. Unfortunately, the founders and homesteaders of this town were unable to sustain their dreams, due to the unrelenting scorched earth, dust and racism. Join Jessica as she takes a quick detour off the route to Empire, Wyoming.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/SFX by ZapSplat

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28:39

The town that's a big tool

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/03/07

What's that smell? Why it's the Great Salt Lake's sulfuric stink. I think Mark Twain would be proud of our stop in Tooele, Utah. He would probably not be so proud of the horrible Utahn dad jokes Jessica decided to share. Pop a quick squat with Karmen and Jessica, then let's get the heck out of Utah.Visit us:www.smalltownusashow.comFollow us:Twitter --> https://twitter.com/smalltownusashw Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/smalltownusashow/SFX by ZapSplat

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31:52

The town that has nice melons

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/02/21

What do you get when you combine a giant sand mountain, the pony express, some secret hybrid melons, and Karmen and Jessica? The end of the SmalltownUSA. I mean, that would be heavy and they probably wouldn't survive. Thank goodness it's not the end and we can head over to Falcon, Nevada, an oasis, for a pit stop. And really, just a pit stop. Not too much here to see.It's also Black History Month. Karmen and Jessica shed some light on a couple trail blazers in Nevada, who helped advance social

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33:42

The towns where the hills ate the eyes

SmallTownUSA ·

2023/02/07

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 more importantly, what part would you eat first? Karmen and Jessica are still in California visiting Donner's Pass, where the infamous Donner Party decided to take matters into their own hands and become cannibals. They truck in over to Truckee to learn about its dark past. It's getting serious over here.

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