Small Town Shit

Small Town Shit
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This is Small Town Shit where “I’ll be there in five” means twenty, errands take an hour minimum, and privacy is… more of a concept than a reality. We’re not a gossip podcast but if you hear something that hits a little too close to home, that’s not our problem. Hosted by Jessie and Mel, we’re breaking down the everyday chaos of small town life, the unwritten rules, the familiar faces, and the places that somehow turn into a full social event every time. If you’ve ever said you were just running in “real quick” and got stuck talking for 45 minutes… Yeah. You belong here.

  1. 1h ago

    Fireworks, Crackheads & Inflatable Chairs

    This week starts out with Fourth of July plans... and somehow ends with inflatable classroom chairs, crazy teachers, Dateline, and whether or not the dark web is worth being nosy over. Mel and Jessie swap their wildest Fourth of July memories—including a truck loaded with illegal fireworks that accidentally exploded, homemade fireworks gone horribly wrong, and the kinds of neighborhood celebrations that somehow survive every year. From there, the conversation takes a sharp turn into true crime, irrational fears, and the debate over whether being overly observant is smart... or just anxiety in disguise. They dive into everything from suspicious parking lot encounters and Dateline episodes to trusting your gut, parenting instincts, and the one situation they'd actually be willing to go to jail for. As always, they finish with hilarious childhood memories, including a third-grade teacher who required inflatable chairs, a classroom bird with questionable responsibilities, and one unforgettable school accident that nobody escaped without trauma. If you came for a Fourth of July episode... you got one. If you stayed for the complete conversational chaos... welcome home. Fourth of July traditions and favorite fireworks memories The truck full of illegal fireworks that explodedWhy Jessie is always prepared for the worst-case scenario Dateline, true crime, and trusting your instinctsWhy Mel is oddly curious about the dark webThe parenting debate: observant or overly cautious?Birthday traditions, golden birthdays, and anniversary giftsThe inflatable-chair teacher that nobody will ever forgetChildhood stories that somehow still make us laughPlenty of tangents... because that's what we do.Have your own Fourth of July disaster, crazy teacher story, or unbelievable small-town memory? Send it our way, we might feature it in a future episode! ↓ https://forms.gle/PJ19xn4Cv8S4re1u6  🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, and don't forget to follow, rate, and share Small Town Shit with your favorite people.

    39 min

  2. Jun 24

    That's Not a Family Tree... It's a Family Pretzel

    This week on Small Town Shit, Mel and Jessie spend a solid 20 minutes doing what they do best, getting completely sidetracked before ever making it to the story. Between booster club drama, new job updates, gym adventures, ADHD rabbit holes, ruined schedules, and the eternal struggle of making decisions, the conversation goes everywhere before landing exactly where it needs to. Then it's time for this week's listener-submitted Small Town Story, and let's just say things get complicated. What starts as a story about an ex-boyfriend, an ex-wife, and an ex-stepdad quickly turns into one of the most tangled family situations we've ever heard. The result? A family tree so twisted that we officially rename it a family pretzel. Along the way, the girls discuss: Mel narrowly avoiding becoming Booster Club PresidentWhy Jessie can't function if she has a 3 PM appointmentThe chaos of trying to stick to a perfectly planned scheduleParking lot Zoom calls and strange Dollar General encountersThe difference between being annoyed and being truly angryResting bitch face vs. deep concentrationListener-submitted family drama that broke our brainsAnother local "family pretzel" story involving an affair nobody saw comingThe rabbit hole nobody asked for: first-cousin marriage laws across AmericaWhy Paw Paw and Aunt Linda should probably just stay friendsIf you've ever looked at someone's family situation and thought, "Wait... what?" this episode is for you. "That's not a family tree anymore. That's a family pretzel." Got a family pretzel of your own? A small-town scandal? A story that makes people say, "There is absolutely no way that's real"? Send it our way! We love hearing the wild and weird stories that only happen in small towns. 👇🏼 https://forms.gle/6emMEwEGJbbQ41dK9  Follow us on social media and keep those stories coming, we couldn't make this show without you! IG- https://www.instagram.com/smalltownshitpod?igsh=MWEweHI0bTdqcGVhZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr FB- https://www.facebook.com/share/1BfLPH3aHt/?mibextid=wwXIfr TT-https://www.tiktok.com/@smalltownpod?_r=1&_t=ZP-97T1BPqpNOg

    34 min

  3. Jun 17

    Half Brothers, Holsteins & History Lessons

    This week on Small Town Shit, we start with a shocking realization: we don't actually know how government works. Somewhere between discussing the "basketball Super Bowl," communist countries, and whether coaches should be teaching history, the conversation takes a hard left turn into family secrets, funeral stories, small-town entertainment, and one listener's unforgettable dairy farm adventure. Mel shares the unbelievable story of discovering a secret half-brother in the Philippines through Facebook, Jessie questions whether she's a psychopath because she doesn't yawn back, and somehow we end up debating whether we'd come back as hummingbirds, cows, or something even more annoying. Then we hear a listener story that proves just how different small-town teenage rebellion can be. While city kids were sneaking off to parties, these girls accidentally triggered a police search after disappearing to spend the evening hanging out with dairy cows. As always, things spiral beautifully. In This Episode: Why we think we need a history segmentThe "basketball Super Bowl" controversyGovernment, politics, and things we should probably know by nowMel's surprise half-brother in the PhilippinesFuneral mishaps and showing up in the wrong outfitSpiritual festivals, tarot cards, and good vibesWhat animal we'd come back asThe dairy farm disappearance storyGrowing up in a truly small townTurkey legs vs turkey clawsBotox math and adult problemsListener Story: A late-night dairy farm adventure turns into a full-blown police response when two teenagers forget to tell anyone where they're going. Turns out hanging out with cows at 1 AM is suspicious behavior. Who knew? Submit your stories here ↓  https://forms.gle/V2AUKFKZ2jffGVsr6

    42 min

  4. Jun 10

    I Got Escorted Out of Church by the Police

    This week, Mel and Jessie are recording from a top-secret dungeon (for legal reasons, apparently) and catching up on the first few weeks of summer. The conversation starts with summer survival, pool day dreams, 75 Hard updates, magnesium margaritas, and the pressure society puts on people who choose not to drink. From there, they spiral into discussions about weight-loss shots, Ozempic culture, low-rise jean trauma, and why millennials are still recovering from the early 2000s. Then things get interesting. A listener shares the unbelievable story of being escorted out of church by police as a teenager after a misunderstanding with their parents. That story launches Mel and Jessie into their own teenage adventures, including sneaking out, getting blamed for things they didn't do, and one absolutely terrible decision involving strangers, the mountains, and a situation that could have easily ended up on Dateline. And because no Small Town Shit episode stays on track for long, the episode somehow ends with an in-depth discussion about public bathroom etiquette, fart anxiety, and one unfortunate freshman-year incident that ruined an innocent guy's reputation. In This Episode: Summer break survival modeStarting 75 Hard (again)Non-alcoholic magnesium margaritasOzempic, weight-loss culture, and health trendsThe trauma of low-rise jeansThe listener who got escorted out of church by policeSneaking out as teenagersThe questionable decisions we survived as kidsWhy boys are chaos in publicPublic bathroom embarrassmentFart theoriesThe story that got poor Kyle blamed for something he didn't doQuestion of the Week: What's the worst place you've ever farted? And what's the dumbest thing you did as a teenager that somehow didn't get you killed? Send us your stories, we'll be reading our favorites on a future episode.

    32 min

  5. Jun 3

    My Teenager Has Notes 🫠

    What happens when your co-host is out for the week and you replace her with your teenage son? Chaos. This week, Corban joins the podcast to answer questions, share his thoughts on growing up and most importantly, roast Mel for the entire episode. From her terrible driving and questionable parking skills to the beta fish cover-up she's been hiding for years, nothing is off limits. We also talk about parenting, teenage life, Goodwill Bin Store madness, and why strict parents might be setting their kids up for failure. If you've ever been humbled by a teenager, this episode is for you. Fair warning: if you're a parent, this episode may cause emotional damage.

    25 min

  6. May 27

    Hostile Toast Energy

    This week on Small Town Shit, Mel and Jessie dive headfirst into the wildest neighborhood complaint stories the internet has to offer and somehow end up discussing haunted Airbnbs, HOA conspiracies, Disney Solitaire addictions, office fish wars, and whether kids laughing is now considered a public disturbance. From neighbors measuring grass with rulers to a roommate documenting “hostile energy while making toast,” this episode proves that some people truly wake up looking for something to complain about. The girls also debate the horrors of HOAs, relive traumatic childhood stories (RIP Neopet), and uncover a possible ghost/demonic Airbnb situation in Austin that honestly deserves its own Netflix documentary. Also discussed: The ice cream truck debate no one asked forWhy office microwaves should be federally regulatedHOA “psychological warfare”A neighbor offended by children laughingMurder mystery dinners at the BelvedereWhether ghosts know all the town gossipWhy country living > HOA livingMel’s future mayor campaign platform: abolish all HOAsIf you’ve ever lived next to a Karen, been trapped in a Facebook complaint group, or just enjoy chaotic small-town energy… this episode is for you. Send us your: Small town storiesHOA horror storiesComplaint page screenshotsRodeo dramaNeighborhood chaos

    43 min

  7. May 20

    Buckets, Roofies & Running for Mayor- Live at Gatorfest Pt. 2

    🐊 Live at Gatorfest Pt. 2 is here… and somehow even more chaotic than Part 1. Mel is back LIVE from Gatorfest in Claremore, Oklahoma. This time joined by Clay (aka Clayton), longtime Claremore resident, certified storyteller, and one of Jacob’s best friends. What starts as a normal festival interview quickly spirals into Buckets bar stories, near arrests, conspiracy theories, Honey Boo Boo debates, AI panic, and discussions about running for mayor. Honestly? This episode goes completely off the rails in the most small-town way possible. Topics include: The legendary chaos of Buckets in ClaremoreMel’s alleged roofie experience 👀Why Clay got banned from an entire strip mallSmall town police, lake parties & teenage rebellionGatorfest culture and Claremore loreAI data center drama in townHoney Boo Boo discourse nobody asked forWhy Mel should run for mayorThe most unhinged live interview we’ve done so far⚠️ Warning: This episode contains strong language, wild stories, and absolutely zero supervision. Next week: Jessie returns and we’re back to regular Small Town Shit programming. Follow & send us your best small town stories:Instagram: @smalltownshitpod

    25 min

  8. May 13

    Live From Gatorfest: The Oklahoma Alligator That Started a Festival- Part 1

    This week’s episode is a special one because Mel took the podcast LIVE to a real Oklahoma festival that started after someone found a literal alligator in Claremore Lake. What started as a random small town story somehow turned into a full-blown annual festival with live music, food trucks, geckos for sale, karaoke legends, conspiracy theories about the alligator, and one very famous dog contestant named Jace. In this episode: The creators of Gatorfest explain how the festival startedThe story behind the Claremore lake alligatorWhy they believe the town shouldn’t have killed the gatorSmall town festival chaosLocal music & karaoke cultureBuckets bar loreTim becoming an honorary third host of the podcastOne wildly inappropriate joke that somehow made the final cutPLUS: next week’s Part 2 interview may be the most chaotic interview we’ve ever recorded. If your town has ridiculous local lore, send it to us.

    23 min
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This is Small Town Shit where “I’ll be there in five” means twenty, errands take an hour minimum, and privacy is… more of a concept than a reality. We’re not a gossip podcast but if you hear something that hits a little too close to home, that’s not our problem. Hosted by Jessie and Mel, we’re breaking down the everyday chaos of small town life, the unwritten rules, the familiar faces, and the places that somehow turn into a full social event every time. If you’ve ever said you were just running in “real quick” and got stuck talking for 45 minutes… Yeah. You belong here.

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  • Episodes
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