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

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