Small Town Radio

The show with the biggest facts about the smallest towns. Small Town Radio is two New York City comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, talking about small towns around the world, but mostly in America right now. Connor and Maxim, with their witty banter, talk about interesting history, weird geography, and hilarious celebrations that take place in areas that are often overlooked. With more people than ever flocking to cities, it’s nice to remember how hypocritical two podcast hosts can be for inspiring nostalgia for small town life.

Episode 46 - Goodbye, Goblins.

On this episode of Small Town Radio, we want to say goodbye. It's been a lot of fun making this show for everyone and we really appreciate every single one of you that tuned in. This might be the end (for now) of Small Town Radio, but Maxim and Connor still have a lot of great projects going on. Check them out here: Connor can be found at: https://www.connorkwiecien.com/ IG: @connor_kwiecien What's Up With Me? Podcast Maxim can be found at: IG: @asparaguts Twitter: @MaximofAllen Don't Quit Your Day Job Podcast Love you all, thank you for your support.

10-05
46:50

Episode 45 - Name Redacted? (With Lukas Arnold)

"The guest is always right. From now on, I am Connor Kwiecien." - Name Redacted Your favorite podcast hosts who specialize in talking about small towns, and both happen to be New York City comedians, welcome the hilarious Lukas Arnold to the road trip. You may know him as a TikTok superstar, great comedian or voice actor, but Maxim and Connor are fortunate to know him as friend.  Lukas has been a long-time listener of the show. With his great knowledge of tiny towns, the hosts asked him some questions that have lingered throughout the episodes. Together the three voices behind the microphones take a step back to review some past questions, gain some perspective and finally get some clarity as to whether Connor should introduce himself with his name.  Thank you to Lukas Arnold for coming onto the podcast. To follow and support him, head to his website or follow @lukastarnold on all social media.  You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

09-14
51:05

Episode 44 - Goblin Adjacent

"More Sleep? Nah, Morehead." If you start a podcast, make sure you get enough sleep on recording day! On this week's lowkey episode of Small Town Radio, we cover a listener-suggested town that is home to creepy dolls, a forgotten feud, and a 21st century controversy. Ride with us on library horses to Morehead, KY! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

09-07
42:34

Episode 43 - Nick Cage In The Library

"That's high praise." - Nick Cage      - Andy Samberg          - Connor Kwiecien Your favorite NYC comedians and small town connoisseurs, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, are on a trip to their favorite township...well city, Kenton, OH. A town named after a man who was an explorer, but a much more interesting before he started doing that, and home to a library with seven words in its name that's hopefully the location to a future "National Treasure" installment.  You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

08-31
46:54

Episode 42 - A Silly Little Itty Bitty Boy

“Do you have a bush I can throw up in really quick?” Preshow rituals are real. As real as coming home with nothing, driving through nothing, to eventually make a stop at Nothing, AZ. This week we take you to a place that honestly seems more like a practical joke than an actual town. Watch out for the Copperheads though! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

08-24
40:36

Episode 41 - Wait, These Aren't The Rolling Stones?

"I see a small town and I want it painted black. No colors anywhere just small town radio facts." This week your favorite NYC comics, Maxim Allen & Connor Kwiecien, are song boys and they get fancy with the editing on their way to  Omarama, NZ. Some broc about veganism is brought back up as the hosts discuss the changing agricultural practices of the region and discuss the merit of flying a plane without an engine. Clear skies and cleared of COVID community spread, take a trip to a country that's treating the global pandemic right on this week's episode.  You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

08-17
41:29

Episode 40 - The Cruel and Unusual Punishment Festival

“A man's gotta make a living in Brooklyn,” he said, as he swung his pickaxe at the dirt at the park. Gold isn't to be found in New York City, but it was found in this place known as "Colorado's Best Kept Secret"! This week, we are taking the gondola down into the beautiful town of Telluride, CO. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

08-10
47:25

Episode 39 - The People Behind The Podcast

After 39 episodes on the small town road, Maxim and Connor take a break from traveling in the podcast to travel in their lives. Both of your favorite New York City comedians are on the move both figuratively in their careers and literally in their lives. One of them is moving down the block and the other to another state.  Instead of calling the week off though, the funny guys decide to break down the facade and share a bit more about what's going on in their lives and how they've grown as individuals. Listen to your favorite hosts and NYC comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, in this week's episode. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

08-03
46:51

Episode 38 - No, Not THAT Jacksonville

The Birthday Episode! Whenever you read this description just think: Maxim's birthday was yesterday. Go wish him a good one! The date doesn't matter. For the special occasion, we are headed to Jacksonville. No, not That one. Jacksonville, OR! The place home to many a-fact which we much a-talk-about. These facts include gold deposits, the oldest Chinatown in Oregon, and the very first Bozo the Clown. Listen to your favorite hosts and NYC comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, in this week's episode. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

07-27
45:50

Episode 37 - Maxim Lies About His Birthday

Connor: “You put me on the spot. I want to show that I’ve done my research as a former journalist."  Maxim: “As a former journalist, here’s my estimation of what’s actually happening.” This week, your two podcast hosts and NYC comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, take a trip in there favorite podcast ship to Leyden, Colorado. Leyden may not have the most imaginative town name, but they do have houses for picture frames, blue "ghost" flames and a place close to Maxim's hometown in the Rocky Mountain State. Take a listen to learn why Leyden's water might've tasted like bleach, how "true" journalism works, and what we think can be done spruce up the town name in this week's Goblin Gauntlet.  You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

07-20
43:23

Episode 36 - The Silt Spa

“If there’s a ghost dog, he should have friends.” You wouldn't want a ghost dogs to be lonely, would you? That's what I thought. If you're looking to learn about a historic settlement, civil war history, and some old-timey facts, join us this week when we ship you to in Port Tobacco, MD! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

07-13
43:04

Episode 35 - Gimme Those Boat Facts

“This one is for all the animals out there, legs or no legs.”  Did you know there are legless lizards? I didn't, at least not until this episode of Small Town Radio! Come learn about crazy waves, an exploding space station, and big boats. This week we are taking you surfing in Esperance, Western Australia! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

07-06
42:55

Episode 34 - Pet Census

“These Running Jokes are Specifically for Runners.” Connor really doubles down on the dad jokes this week on Small Town Radio. Come lurk around an a abandoned town with us! This week we are exploring the history of Brewster, FL! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

06-29
45:52

Episode 33 - The Granny River

“In addition to RADIANCE they have RADIATION.”  Come kayak across Lake Ontario with us to visit a scenic 19th century town with lots of natural beauty, plenty of food, and way too many festivals. This week we are floating to Port Hope, ON! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

06-22
40:21

Episode 32 - New Hampshire is Nothing Like Idaho

“The Canterbury Shaker Village is home to all the facts in this episode." That's it. That's all you need to know.  We're taking you on a trip through American history to dive into the fascinating history of the Shakers, a progressive Christian, Utopian movement from the 18th century. Come labor in the fields with us in Canterbury, NH! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

06-15
46:07

Episode 31 - Everyone in Taos is an Artist

“I don’t pay attention to any news sources beside Killer Mike. In fact, he gave us the script for this episode."  The truth is out there, folks. We're frauds. We're also artists (kinda). Tune in this week to learn about the colorful and historic town of Toas, NM.  You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

06-08
44:29

Episode 30 - Forever Known as OK

"Nothin’ but truth in Hollywood!" That's what we say when it comes to the old west too!  Small Town Radio is back from our hiatus with a new show format! We're bringing you more collaboration and a little surprise segment at the end of the episode. This week we're taking you to the legendary Tombstone, AZ. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!

06-01
44:16

Episode 29 - Sometimes We Just Have Regular Facts on This Show

“Have you ever tried to family feud without murder?”  That's something we thoughtfully ask ourselves this week on Small Town Radio. This episode, our hosts, Maxim and Connor, explore the baking heat of the desert and mountains of hillbilly country. We're taking you to Pikeville, KY and Furnace Creek, CA. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker. Small Town Radio now has a YouTube channel, come watch and subscribe!

05-04
47:16

Episode 28 - The Episode Where Both of Us Sing

“This podcast should be called: Insight into the Small Town Radio Host Club on Video,” said Maxim. That's because massive technical difficulties are common and this episode is no exception! Last week, lights went out. This week, Connor gets vaporized and sent to another dimension! It's all good though, this episode we learn about Helen Keller's hometown and a place with a giant pet rock on a leash! We're headed to Tuscumbia, AL and Pineville, KY. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker. Small Town Radio now has a YouTube channel, come watch and subscribe!

04-27
43:09

Episode 27 - Tall Tale Radio (Lightning Round)

“I feel like there’s enough things I’m chasing in my life that I don't need to track down Bigfoot.” - Name Redacted  This is a statement that holds true for lots of people, but not all of them. Here at Small Town Radio, we're not chasing Bigfoot; we're chasing Bigfact. This week we have a special two-towns-and-a-lie lightning round episode! We're going to: Miracle Villiage, FL; Whittier, AK; Heartland, VT; Hogfield, TX; Ochopee, FL; and Jellico, TN. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker. Small Town Radio now has a YouTube channel, come watch and subscribe!

04-20
43:19

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