Bobby Finger, co-host of Who? Weekly podcast and author, discusses his experience growing up in a small town in Texas. He draws from his own life in his debut novel, The Old Place. Lily Fowler, a high school senior from Pittsboro, North Carolina, shares her perspective on living in a town rich with family history. Topics include limited social circles, stereotypes, small-town gossip, generational connections, and the nervousness and appreciation surrounding college.

Kawahine Danner, a local Inupiaq artist, discusses the challenges and beauty of living in the Arctic Circle, including high costs, misconceptions, loyalty, and the impact of climate change. They also talk about Danner's experience moving to Hawaii and the influence of social media on native art businesses.

Maybe you’ve seen the Instagram account Cheap Old Houses (@cheapoldhouses) in a revenge bedtime procrastination blur. The account highlights homes in need of TLC where the price tag isn’t the sore spot… it’s the money and sweat equity you’ll have to put into restoring it. They’re often in rural areas, or in towns where, for various reasons, the population has declined significantly over the past 100 years. Host Anne Helen Petersen talks to Cheap Old Houses founders Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein about the home restoration enthusiasm they’ve seen through their massive Instagram following (2 million+!!). And we caught up with Betsy Sweeny (@betsysweeny), a 29-year-old with a Cheap Old House in Wheeling, WV, while swooning over her multiple fire-burning fireplaces and stained glass windows.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/the-highs-and-lows-of-owning-a-cheap-old-house Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week’s episode, we get into the nitty gritty of small town dating. What are the lengths you’re willing to go to find your person? Like emotionally but also how far are you willing to go... in a car? And what’s it like embarking on this solo adventure? We’re going to hear from two women with two totally different experiences. First up, we have Ruth, a divorced mom of 5 living in a small Michigan town. Then, we’ll hear from Claire, a queer woman living in rural Colorado. Host Anne Helen Petersen digs into dating with both women, hearing the highs and the lows of dating outside the big city.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/small-town-dating-it-isnt-easy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a small town, including challenges of community-building and finding housing. Learn about a couple's ongoing conflict about the decision and the thoughts of a second guest. Discover the allure and concerns of small town living, including politics, safety, discrimination, and dating prospects. Delve into the pros and cons of relocation, from relationships to saving money, and get a sneak peek into the next episode on dating in small towns.

In this episode, Anne travels to a small town close to her heart – Walla Walla, WA. There, she’ll meet up with Michelle Morales. Michelle grew up in Walla Walla and is now a part of the city’s fabric, working in the prosecutor’s office there since 2017 and currently running for Walla Walla County Prosecuting Attorney. We’ll talk to Michelle about growing up in town, why she left and came back, and hear why being a public servant is important to her. Plus, Anne talks a nostalgic walk through downtown and you may or may not hear some fun duck sounds. For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/moving-back-to-your-childhood-town-with-michelle-morales Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Brigantti was a lifelong city guy, raised in Chicago and living in New York City, when he found himself moving to a farm in rural Tennessee. He followed his boyfriend Domonick Gravine, who had moved there shortly after they started dating. Fast forward a couple years, Brian has fully embraced country living and vegetable gardening in particular – with 2.3 million followers on Tik Tok to prove it. And Domonick has created a niche – drawing clients from around the world – for his exotic plants. We’ll talk to Brian and Domonick about the adjustment to farm life and the unexpected pleasure of getting close to your neighbors.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply.Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/manifesting-abundance-with-redleaf-ranchs-brian-brigantti-and-domonick-gravine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Heady Coleman, a community leader and pastor who grew up in Guthrie, discusses the challenges of preserving Guthrie's character, growing up in a predominantly white town, the importance of specialized skills in small towns, a cozy coffee shop in Guthrie called Hoboken, and their fame in a small town and hopes for the future.

Known as the “hit recording capital of the world,” Muscle Shoals, Alabama has seen some of the biggest names in music history come through its studio doors to record – from Aretha Franklin to Bob Dylan. Traci Thomas is lucky enough to call Muscle Shoals Sound Studio a second home. We’ll talk to Traci, the longtime manager of musician Jason Isbell, about moving to nearby Florence after falling in love with a turn of the century Queen Anne and the music legacy of the area. It’s a legacy that’s important to her and Jason – leading them to form the live music festival ShoalsFest, now in its third year. We’ll hear from Traci what it was like to make the move from Nashville and what makes Muscle Shoals so special.For even more HGTV content, head to discovery+. Go to discoveryplus.com/townsizing to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Find episode transcripts here: https://townsizing.simplecast.com/episodes/keeping-the-music-in-muscle-shoals-with-traci-thomas Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Erin and Ben Napier share their journey of revitalizing Laurel, discussing the design of the Mercantile and misconceptions about small towns. They emphasize the importance of community building and finding happiness in revitalization. They also reveal plans for an online store and preview future episodes.