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 Show 00:54 Meet the Hosts: Mark and Ryan 01:34 Building the Fictional Town 02:22 Special Guest: Comedian Peter 03:36 Peter's Background and Hometown 07:08 The Role of Churches in Small Towns 10:04 Local Celebrities and Characters 18:51 The Town's Unique Traditions 25:18 Introducing the Healing Fountain 27:23 The Healing Fountain and Its Miracles 28:16 Introducing the Town's Only Living Miracle Recipient 28:41 Barnaby: The Town's Eccentric Advice Columnist 31:12 The Great Invasion and the Fountain's Origins 32:50 The Fountain's Unique Statue 38:36 Barnaby's Advice Column: A Sample Letter 42:40 Barnaby's Interview with the Newspaper Editor 49:06 Town Traditions and Voting on Elements 53:49 Concluding Remarks and Next Episode Teaser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.