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The Town Show

Kelly&Kelly Inc

From the creators of Let’s Make a Sci-Fi and This Sounds Serious comes The Town Show – where comedians Mark Chavez and Ryan Beil set out to build a fictional town. Each week, a guest comedian helps pitch new residents, landmarks, history, and events that shape the town. Together, they craft a world from scratch, one episode at a time. Building a town… how hard could it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 10: The Egg Market w/ Aaron Read

The Town Show ·

2025/01/15

Standup comedian, musician and artist Aaron Read joins Mark and Ryan to talk about growing up in Burnaby, BC, setting off bear-bangers in the woods, and neglectful landlords. He also creates a Jean Claude Van Damne movie that only exists in our town and builds something called an Egg Market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing The Town Show

The Town Show ·

2025/01/14

From the creators ofLet’s Make a Sci-FiandThis Sounds SeriouscomesThe Town Show– where comedians Mark Chavez and Ryan Beil set out to build a fictional town. Each week, a guest comedian helps pitch new residents, landmarks, history, and events, that shape the town. Together, they craft a world from scratch, one episode at a time. Building a town… how hard could it be? New episodes every Wednesday. Watch the video podcast version: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTownShowPod Hosted on Acast. See

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Ep 9: The Library w/ Amy Goodmurphy

The Town Show ·

2025/01/08

Amy Goodmurphy (CW's Wild Cards) joins Mark and Ryan for this inaugural video podcast, to tell them about the characters of North Vancouver, including Screwy Louie and Jason Priestly. She builds a library for our town and puts on a full costume to embody town busy body, Judy Campbell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep 8: The Candy Shop w/ Christine Bortolin

The Town Show ·

2024/12/11

Hosts Mark and Ryan are joined by comedian and director Christine Bortolin. The episode introduces several unique landmarks and characters to “the town” including: A generational candy store named 'Trick or Treat' that promises 'no poison' in their candies anymore, a mysterious 'Tongue Time at Lick Lake' where residents fish for tongues, and a public speaking spot known as 'A. Blinken's Stump.' The town’s radio station WK89 is created and we meet some of the hosts. Christine also talks about her

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Ep 7: The Factory w/ Devin Mackenzie

The Town Show ·

2024/12/04

Actor and member of the comedy duo Hip Bang, Devin McKenzie, joins Mark and Ryan to build the towns first factory. They also establish that the town is NOT tourist friendly, has an apiary, a Donair Dude that doesn’t serve donairs, and a statue that commemorates a famous local iguana by the name of Grant. 00:00 Introduction01:17 Meet the Guest: Devin McKenzie04:02 Devin's Childhood and Early Life05:38 Life in Naramata12:29 First Jobs and Local Characters18:23 The Town's Industry and Donair Dude22:42

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Ep 6: Party Island w/ Ronald Dario

The Town Show ·

2024/11/27

In this episode of The Town Show, hosts Mark and Ryan, along with guest Ronald Dario, brainstorm the creation of a mega store called Party Island a place that requires a 40-minute ferry ride to get there. They also talk about Ronald's cats, and buying his Dad’s lottery tickets as a kid. The trio also explores the lore behind a unique movie franchise called 'Forest Monster Ape Gorilla’.00:00 Introduction01:06 Welcome to The Town Show01:32 Meet Ronald Dario02:01 Pet Talk: Cats and More06:15 Childhood

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Ep 5: The Round-Up

The Town Show ·

2024/11/20

Join Mark and Ryan (and Chris) in a special roundup episode as they check-in on all of the elements that have been created for their town so far. They’ll revisit Benicio the Singing Baker, Eric the Giant, the town fountain, the festivities of GAZEBO, and they’ll even introduce a new citizen or two. They also take a visit to “The Void” where rejected ideas find a strange new life.00:00 Introduction to the Town Show01:20 The Roundup: Revisiting Town Elements02:40 The Fountain: A Central Landmark03:42

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Ep 4: The Bakery w/ Taz Van Rassel

The Town Show ·

2024/11/14

In this episode Mark and Ryan welcome their Sunday Service pal Taz Van Rassel who pitches the town’s first bakery - Yeast Meets West. This episode you’ll also meet a singing baker, a controversial sea captain landlord, train robber Stye Sturgeon Principled, andBill Harris - a name who gets caught stealing from the bakery. 00:00 Introduction00:58 Welcome to the Town Show01:27 Meet the Special Guest: Taz Van Rassel03:04 Childhood Memories and Neighborhood Stories07:57 The Mysterious Man with the

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Ep 3: The Gazebo w/ Maddy Kelly

The Town Show ·

2024/11/06

In this episode of The Town Show, Mark and Ryan welcome their ‘Let’s Make A…’ co-host Maddy Kelly. Maddy talks about growing up in Vancouver and how it’s become “basic”. She builds the town’s gazebo (the largest in the world) and introduces us to Gazebo Fest, the town’s union leader Erythra, the BIPOC diner and the Quiet Cowboy.00:00 Introduction and Gazebo Talk00:44 Meet the Hosts and Guest01:18 Casual Conversations and Banter03:35 Life in Vancouver05:20 Island Adventures06:21 Chemainus and Its

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Ep 2: The Mayor w/ Caitlin Howden

The Town Show ·

2024/10/30

This week’s guest, Caitlin Howden (New Eden, The Babysitter’s Club) pitches us a mayor for our town who won their seat because of a landslide. We also learn that Galen Weston owns the local high school and we meet Jon Jovi - a local heartthrob/Canadian Idol contestant.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome02:03 Caitlin's Hometown Stories03:24 School Memories and Mischief10:43 Exploring the Haunted Castle13:05 Mall Adventures and Embarrassing Moments14:36 Introducing the School Character27:18 Awkward

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Ep 1: The Fountain w/ Peter Oldring

The Town Show ·

2024/10/15

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

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