The Townies Podcast Kim Maxwell Studio's The Townies Podcast
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The Townies Podcast presents live, original stories and a glimpse into the creative lives of the real people who wrote them.
For over 25 years, acting, writing and storytelling coach Kim Maxwell has been helping her Ventura County based students to 'find their voices,' the end result being a wildly diverse set of amazing, inspiring, hilarious, heartbreaking stories.
Welcome to the neighborhood.
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The Townies Ep. 210: Lily & Cassandra
It's the Season 2 finale of The Townies Podcast and this one's all about resiliency: picking ourselves back up when we fall down. Featuring stories by Lily Brown and Cassandra C. Jones with music by Rain Perry and call-ins from Arley Sakai, Eric St. James-Lopez and Marian Lopez St. James.
Episode 210 Features:
Do A Little Dance with Arley Sakai
One Can Dream written & performed by Lily Brown
Music: Vapor by Rain Perry
Cook Together with Eric St. James-Lopez & Marian Lopez St. James
Good Cheer written & performed by Cassandra C. Jones
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission. -
The Townies Ep. 209: Doug & Kelly
From the family we're born with to the family we choose, family is a mighty complicated thing. Tackling the subject with humor and grace on The Townies Podcast this week is Doug Green, Kelly del Manzano, Ken Eros and April Theriault.
Episode 209 Features:
Little Boy Dog: A Lullaby written & performed by Ken Eros & April Theriault
It's Complicated written & performed by Doug Green
Music: Hero by Ken Eros
Dear Abuelita written & performed by Kelly del Manzano
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission. -
The Townies Ep. 208: Sarahi & Theodora
This week on the Townies, it's all about hope for the future, featuring two amazing stories by Sarahi Noyola and Theodora Holt, a poem by Jesús Noyola and music by Jade Hendrix. The material in this episode tackles difficult subjects such as prejudice, racism, colorism and more... but in the end, I think it leaves us with hope that the future can be better if we all learn and try and change and grow.
Episode 208 Features:
Nómadas o Sedentarios (Nomads or Settlers) by Jesus Noyola
Future Generations written & performed by Sarahi Noyola
Music: Bedtime Stories by Jade Hendrix
Years From Now written & performed by Theodora Holt
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission. -
The Townies Ep. 207: Sarah & Lacy
In this episode of The Townies, storytellers Sarah Hartigan and Lacy Shifflette present their hilarious pieces about dating. But as usual, there's more to the story. With music by the fabulous Julie Christensen and an introduction by the delightful Fabio Lauretta, this episode will make you laugh and, well, let's be honest, cringe (in a good way!). Welcome to the neighborhood!
Episode 207 Features:
Hey Sarah? performed by Fabio Lauretta
Match written & performed by Sarah Hartigan
Music: Love Is Driving by Julie Christensen
Three Points of Evidence written & performed by Lacy Shifflette
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission. -
The Townies Ep. 206: Nora & Trudy
The Townies tackle anxiety this week with two amazing storytellers who consider themselves experts in the field: the hilarious Nora Crawford and Trudy Frohlich. These two deeply talented Townies are joined by the equally incredible Amanda Lezra and Kelley O'Mara (who give us a glimpse into the writing process) and fabulous musical guests, Mikael Jorgensen and P.R.O.N.T.O. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Episode 206 Features:
Grad School Applications featuring Amanda Lezra & Kelley O'Mara
A Few Things About Myself written & performed by Nora Crawford
Music: What Do You Know About You by P.R.O.N.T.O & Mikael Jorgensen
Little Bastard written & performed by Trudy Frohlich
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission. -
The Townies Ep. 205: Katie & Doug K
On the podcast this week are two storytellers that you may recognize from last season plus a musical guest brand new to The Townies: Katie Newbaum (formerly Katie Newcomer), Doug Knott and Towse! Tackling subjects from the infamous "wall" of self-doubt and grief to "adulting" and change, The Townies are thrilled to have these talented folks grace our air waves.
Episode 205 Features:
Haikus of a Trapped Adult written & read by Katie Newbaum
Soil Song written & performed by Katie Newbaum
Music: Change (True Happiness) by Towse
Precious Marbles written & performed by Doug Knott
Produced by Kim Maxwell, Lily Brown & Ken Eros
Studio Engineering & Mixing by Eros Creative & Sound
Theme song written & performed by Rain Perry
Recorded & mixed by Martin Young
Mastered by Mark Hallman at The Congress House
This season of the podcast is possible in part thanks to a generous grant from the City of Ojai and the Ojai Arts Commission.
Customer Reviews
NOTHING BUT LOVE!
i am an active listener of the Townies Podcast. I listen when I'm bored, sad, happy, angry, anxious and all of the above!!! its one of the very few (and by few i mean 2) podcasts that actually relieves my stress and anxiety, which i have a lot of. listening to these beautiful and incredible stories written by extraordinary people is easily the best thing you could do for yourself. definitely put this on your "self care to-do list" and laugh or cry to your heart's content. thank u townies, for just simply existing.
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Hilarious, relatable, shockingly honest, heartbreaking, inspiring, and everything in between. The stories are individual yet universal... definitely my favorite podcast!
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