Best Smalltown Podcasts (2025)

1
TAPE 60 - The Social Media Flyer 4:20

Play Pause

7d ago4:20

4:20

In this episode, Bootstuck checks off another major cultural milestone after finally finishing Who’s the Boss—though it takes some time to determine whether the title refers to the vacuum man, the working woman, or the elderly authority figure who “likes a lot of sex and tells everybody what to do.” Confident they’ve solved it, the group prepares t…

1
That’s all, folks! (Final bit) 15:54

12d ago15:54

15:54

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 59 - The Day Bootstuck Thought Lorde Was Coming 4:20

14d ago4:20

4:20

The episode opens with a chaotic voicemail and quickly spirals into a very Bootstuck conversation about frozen rivers, rubber-banding birds to make them quieter, and the town’s proudly nonsensical “fish maze.” As the caller tries (and fails) to get a coherent answer from Bootstuck’s resident rambler, the discussion veers into Valentine’s Day prepar…

1
The Smashing Pumpkins: Disarm 19:22

20d ago19:22

19:22

Support the showBy Austin

1
Reviewer? 20:53

20d ago20:53

20:53

Support the showBy Austin

1
Tarkio 43:15

22d ago43:15

43:15

We’re heading to the far northwest corner of Missouri to the town of Tarkio, in Atchison County. Once a bustling railroad and college community nestled along the Tarkio River, this little town of just about fifteen hundred people has a story that’s equal parts grit and revival. From the legacy of Tarkio College, which is experiencing a rebirth afte…

1
TAPE 58 - The Day Jonathan Frakes Wandered In 4:20

28d ago4:20

4:20

This tape begins as an attempt to discuss traffic conditions in Bootstuck and immediately collapses into a strange meditation on Dave’s “back 40,” which turns out not to be land at all, but a graveyard of empty bottles and 14 immobile cars. Before the conversation can gain any structure, Jonathan Frakes drunkenly bursts into the recording, mutters …

1
Wheatus: Teenage Dirtbag 25:30

1M ago25:30

25:30

Support the showBy Austin

1
Bronski Beat: Smalltown Boy 18:26

1M ago18:26

18:26

Support the showBy Austin

1
The Taco Bell and KFC Combo Restaurants, Dish Washing Jobs and more! 1:33:50

1M ago1:33:50

1:33:50

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Industrial Industries World Radio Songs and Skits of Seasons 1 & 2 now available everywhere you download and stream music! Check it out today! Support the show Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@industrialindustriesworldradio?si=vHoN5T7FYD7cvHt7…

1
Kraft Apple Pie Mac & Cheese Review 14:26

1M ago14:26

14:26

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Kraft Apple Pie Mac and Cheese has to be one of the wildest products on the market the past few years. The mere name, let alone look of it can make many scream in absolute disgust and disbelief. But is it really THAT bad? Join me, DJ Glowing Ice as I take on the task of making this weird, limited edition, Walmart…

1
Friday Night Live - Coffee, Video Games, Florida and more! 1:24:47

1M ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Industrial Industries World Radio Songs and Skits of Seasons 1 & 2 now available everywhere you download and stream music! Check it out today! Support the show Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://youtube.com/@industrialindustriesworldradio?si=vHoN5T7FYD7cvHt7…

1
History of Pepsi X Energy Cola 4:39

1M ago4:39

4:39

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Take a deep dive into one of Pepsi’s most fascinating and often-forgotten experiments: Pepsi X Energy Cola. In this video, we explore how Pepsi attempted to fuse the bold flavor of classic cola with the high-octane world of energy drinks. You’ll learn: ✨ The origins of Pepsi X and why it was created ⚡ How it fit …

1
TAPE 57 - Toilet Paper Shed 6A 4:20

1M ago4:20

4:20

In this tape, two residents attempt to solve problems they clearly do not understand, beginning with the collapse of the township’s food supply and spiraling into Dave’s catastrophic “shed incident” involving a porcupine, several gallons of maple syrup, and far too much confidence. What follows is a wandering, deeply unhelpful conversation covering…

1
Shorts episode 2 6:53

1M ago6:53

6:53

Support the showBy Austin

1
Nordstream wrap-up 5:29

1M ago5:29

5:29

Support the showBy Austin

1
Loose Ends (final solo bit) 32:32

2M ago32:32

32:32

Support the showBy Austin

1
Tony Basil: Mickey 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

Support the showBy Austin

1
Pepsi Blue History and Collection ASMR 21:58

2M ago21:58

21:58

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Pepsi Blue was one of the most mysterious and loved sodas of the 2000s — in this ASMR video, I show my full collection and dive into its surprising history. Get ready to crack open nostalgia with the soothing fizz and crisp sounds of Pepsi Blue! 💙 In this ASMR deep dive, we explore the full history of Pepsi Blue …

1
Crush Back To The 80's Electric Blue Razz Review 11:18

2M ago11:18

11:18

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Crush Back to The 80s Electric Blue Razz Review!**💥 We’re taking a fizzy trip through time with the new Crush Back to The 80s Electric Blue Razz soda! 🍇⚡ In this video, we crack open this neon blast from the past and see if it lives up to the retro hype. Is it a radical throwback or just a gimmick in a flashy can…

1
McDonalds Saudi Arabia Menu 15:42

2M ago15:42

15:42

Fan mail and questions are welcome! McDonald’s Saudi Arabia Menu Will Surprise You 🇸🇦 Think you know McDonald’s? Think again. In this video, we dive into the unique and surprising menu items you can only find at McDonald’s in Saudi Arabia — from the McArabia to unexpected desserts and regionally inspired flavors. We’ll explore how McDonald’s adapts…

1
Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Cakes Review 8:51

2M ago8:51

8:51

Fan mail and questions are welcome! Nutty Buddy Cakes Review | Are They Worth It? 🍫 Today we’re diving into the brand-new Nutty Buddy Cakes from Little Debbie! Are these snack cakes a genius twist on the classic Nutty Buddy bars—or just another sugar overload? 👀 Watch as we unbox, taste test, and give our honest thoughts on flavor, texture, and whe…

1
Krispy Kreme Passport to Italy Doughnuts Review 13:33

2M ago13:33

13:33

Fan mail and questions are welcome! KRISPY KREME PASSPORT TO ITALY DOUGHNUTS REVIEW | Tiramisu, Limoncello & Cannoli Flavors Taste Test! 🍩 Krispy Kreme has launched a NEW limited-time doughnut collection — the Passport to Italy series — featuring delicious Italian-inspired flavors like Tiramisu, Limoncello, and Cannoli! In this video, I do a full t…

1
Zoomers are Boomers 3:39

2M ago3:39

3:39

Fan mail and questions are welcome! I’m more or less just testing my camera with some new lighting and needed something to talk about so I’m just rambling here. Pay no mind. 🤪🤪 Are Gen Z already turning into the very thing they swore to destroy? 👴📱 From complaining about “kids these days” to obsessing over Y2K nostalgia, it might be time to face th…

1
Picture? 10:10

2M ago10:10

10:10

Support the showBy Austin

1
Joke-Off (last one) 14:45

2M ago14:45

14:45

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 56 - Bowling for Stars and Purple Kush 8:00

2M ago8:00

8:00

This tape opens with what sounds like a cheap local radio ad for World of Bowling — a chaotic pitch about “hard or soft balls” that fades into a conversation so derailed it feels like a hallucination in real time. The interviewer tries to talk about bowling, but in Bootstuck, “bowling” apparently involves rolling people down a hill and occasionally…

1
Incubus: Wish you were here 17:28

2M ago17:28

17:28

Support the showBy Austin

1
The Rolling Stones: Jumping Jack Flash 15:36

2M ago15:36

15:36

Support the showBy Austin

1
Sublime: Santeria 9:39

2M ago9:39

9:39

Support the showBy Austin

1
Keane: Somewhere only we know 18:23

2M ago18:23

18:23

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 55 - The Mushroom Intelligence Test with Corn Juice 4:20

2M ago4:20

4:20

The tape begins with a voicemail — a jumble of static, mumbling, and the distinct sound of someone explaining how to “fix” a cassette with a pencil and a wiggle. From there, the conversation slides straight into Bootstuck logic: juice made from pinecones, acorns, and possibly corn itself. Soon the townsfolk are preoccupied with a new community effo…

1
TAPE 54 - Screw the Violins Together 4:20

2M ago4:20

4:20

Bootstuck receives another baffling shipment — one that somehow contains blank coins with holes, six violins (or possibly chair parts), an unidentified handled object, and an alarming number of beans. Between coughing up a real frog mid-conversation and debating how to “screw violins together,” the townsfolk attempt to make sense of their new suppl…

1
Coldplay: Speed of Sound 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 53 - A Pocket Full of Slaps 4:20

2M ago4:20

4:20

A confused caller accidentally goes live on the air and immediately loses his composure, setting the tone for another chaotic dispatch from Bootstuck. Between jam jars, smoke-filled air, and impromptu fire dances, the locals’ musical ambitions get derailed by missing spoons, homemade concerts, and a mysterious old man who may—or may not—have threat…

1
TAPE 52 - A Hard Rain’s Gonna Fall (and Build a Lake) 4:20

2M ago4:20

4:20

A torrential downpour hits Bootstuck, and the townsfolk treat it like an Olympic event. Our narrator excitedly describes his tactical methods for “dodging raindrops” and “putting out buckets,” before proudly announcing the formation of a brand-new body of water—Bootstuck Lake—created (apparently) by the rain itself. In between weather reports, Hat …

1
Kafka Chronicles: The Robot 18:24

3M ago18:24

18:24

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 51 - The Personal Walking Association 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

In this installment, the documenteur’s patience continues to erode as Bootstuck introduces yet another baffling innovation: the Personal Walking Association (or “PWA”). According to the locals, it’s an organized fitness initiative led by a man named Uber who walks people around “places.” Membership numbers stretch into the millions, and no one seem…

1
Star Wars (ep 3) 27:41

3M ago27:41

27:41

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 50 - The 'Stuck' Travel Show 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

The documenteur, once again hanging by a thread of patience, tries to have a reasonable conversation while the residents of Bootstuck crawl around town “looking for scraps” and debating the difference between beets and beats. What begins as small talk about sore knees quickly dissolves into confusion about dance parties, water suppliers named River…

1
TAPE 49 - Chamomile, Chloroform, and the Big Word Board 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

The documenteur once again attempts to establish a thread of logic in Bootstuck, only to be derailed immediately by talk of sleep aids — ranging from chamomile tea to the rather more concerning chloroform and carbon monoxide. Dave, it seems, has been missing for six weeks, but nobody’s alarmed; apparently, he was just “sleeping under a tree." When …

1
TAPE 48 - Dave Needs Peanuts 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

The recording begins with confusion over who’s actually speaking—Dave has stepped away to rescue yet another burned pot of porridge, leaving the conversation in the hands of Hat Guy. What follows is an increasingly unhelpful brainstorming session about Post-it notes. Dave has been scattering them across fields, hoping the mysterious “Dropbox guy” m…

1
Star Wars (ep 2) 46:35

3M ago46:35

46:35

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 47 - The Gary Pointing System 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

This tape drifts between nonsense poetry, snack offerings, and unexpected town updates, stitched together by interference and interruptions. It opens with a ramble about dandelions, wishes, and snow cones, before a voice insists on offering the interviewer a peanut butter sandwich through the radio. Things derail into complaints about “wave and Ton…

1
Star Wars (ep 1) 32:57

3M ago32:57

32:57

Support the showBy Austin

1
TAPE 46 - The Hot Chocolate Day Ruffle Kerfuffle 4:20

3M ago4:20

4:20

Another one from the Sudbury box that reads like half a weather report and half a late-night infomercial. It begins with someone solemnly tuned to the “hot chocolate channel,” explaining how to make your cocoa the exact temperature you desire — and, when it cools, how to rescue it with a scoop of something Bootstuck calls hotener. Caleb is dispatch…

1
Kafka Chronicles Ep 8 25:50

3M ago25:50

25:50

Support the showBy Austin

1
Elsberry 38:11

3M ago38:11

38:11

Elsberry is a Mississippi River community that has seen both trials and triumph. From its early days as a railroad community to its growing downtown businesses, Elsberry’s story is a testament to small town perseverance and preservation.By Missouri Humanities

1
Tape 45 – Face Eyes and Moon Howls 4:18

4M ago4:18

4:18

Bootstuck begins the day with a greeting both dramatic and obvious: “Here I am. Look at my face eyes.” From there, the conversation turns lunar. The townsfolk celebrate the moon depending on its fullness—full moons get full howls, half moons get hoots, and cloudy nights simply mean supper. This tradition, naturally, comes from a wild dog. Dinner is…

1
They after us! 10:25

4M ago10:25

10:25

Support the showBy Austin