Welcome to the HomeTown Streetscapes Podcast, where curb appeal meets holy ground and small-town stories get a big wink 😄

In this episode, Russ and Mel dive into a tale that nobody saw coming—Mel’s legendary discovery of “Robert the Rainbow Trout” at Saints Joachim and Ann Catholic Church in Saint Charles, Missouri. Yes… a rainbow trout. At a church. And yes… it somehow makes perfect sense once you hear the story.

What starts as an ordinary day quickly turns into a hometown mystery filled with laughter, local flavor, and just enough “wait… WHAT?” moments to keep you hooked (fish pun fully intended 🐟). From church grounds to community legends, this episode proves that the best stories aren’t found on the news—they’re found right on your own streetscape.

🎙️ Tune in for laughs, local lore, and one very unexpected fish. Because in HomeTown Streetscapes, even the sidewalks have stories—and sometimes, so do the saints.