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 and Hometown07:08 The Role of Churches in Small Towns10:04 Local Celebrities and Characters18:51 The Town's Unique Traditions25:18 Introducing the Healing Fountain27:23 The Healing Fountain and Its Miracles28:16 Introducing the Town's Only Living Miracle Recipient28:41 Barnaby: The Town's Eccentric Advice Columnist31:12 The Great Invasion and the Fountain's Origins32:50 The Fountain's Unique Statue38:36 Barnaby's Advice Column: A Sample Letter42:40 Barnaby's Interview with the Newspaper Editor49:06 Town Traditions and Voting on Elements53:49 Concluding Remarks and Next Episode Teaser

Ep 1: The Fountain w/ Peter Oldring

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?

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Ep 1: The Fountain w/ Peter Oldring