In this heartfelt and hilarious conversation, June Clifton shares what it was really like growing up in Nacogdoches, Texas, back when kids spent entire days at the movie theater, downtown was full of five-and-dime stores, and life moved a whole lot slower.

From Camp Tonkawah and Coke floats to old movie houses, soda fountains, and growing up country, this episode is a living time capsule of East Texas history. It’s funny, nostalgic, and deeply human, a reminder of a way of life that’s slowly disappearing.

Whether you grew up in a small town or just wish you had, this conversation will feel like coming home.

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Host Brad Maule is an accomplished American actor, director, and educator best known for his 22-year run as Tony Jones on General Hospital. With a career spanning television, film, and stage, Maule has worked across classical theater, contemporary drama, and musical performance, earning respect for his range, discipline, and longevity in the industry. Beyond acting, he is a dedicated teacher and mentor, shaping the next generation of performers through his work in higher education.

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