On this episode of Small Town Radio, we want to say goodbye. It's been a lot of fun making this show for everyone and we really appreciate every single one of you that tuned in. This might be the end (for now) of Small Town Radio, but Maxim and Connor still have a lot of great projects going on. Check them out here: Connor can be found at: https://www.connorkwiecien.com/ IG: @connor_kwiecien What's Up With Me? Podcast Maxim can be found at: IG: @asparaguts Twitter: @MaximofAllen Don't Quit Your ...
Oct 05, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 46
"The guest is always right. From now on, I am Connor Kwiecien." - Name Redacted Your favorite podcast hosts who specialize in talking about small towns, and both happen to be New York City comedians, welcome the hilarious Lukas Arnold to the road trip. You may know him as a TikTok superstar, great comedian or voice actor, but Maxim and Connor are fortunate to know him as friend. Lukas has been a long-time listener of the show. With his great knowledge of tiny towns, the hosts asked him some ques...
Sep 14, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
"More Sleep? Nah, Morehead." If you start a podcast, make sure you get enough sleep on recording day! On this week's lowkey episode of Small Town Radio, we cover a listener-suggested town that is home to creepy dolls, a forgotten feud, and a 21st century controversy. Ride with us on library horses to Morehead, KY! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll s...
Sep 07, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 44
"That's high praise." - Nick Cage - Andy Samberg - Connor Kwiecien Your favorite NYC comedians and small town connoisseurs, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, are on a trip to their favorite township...well city, Kenton, OH. A town named after a man who was an explorer, but a much more interesting before he started doing that, and home to a library with seven words in its name that's hopefully the location to a future "National Treasure" installment. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradio...
Aug 31, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 43
“Do you have a bush I can throw up in really quick?” Preshow rituals are real. As real as coming home with nothing, driving through nothing, to eventually make a stop at Nothing, AZ. This week we take you to a place that honestly seems more like a practical joke than an actual town. Watch out for the Copperheads though! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, w...
Aug 24, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 42
"I see a small town and I want it painted black. No colors anywhere just small town radio facts." This week your favorite NYC comics, Maxim Allen & Connor Kwiecien, are song boys and they get fancy with the editing on their way to Omarama, NZ. Some broc about veganism is brought back up as the hosts discuss the changing agricultural practices of the region and discuss the merit of flying a plane without an engine. Clear skies and cleared of COVID community spread, take a trip to a country th...
Aug 17, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 41
“A man's gotta make a living in Brooklyn,” he said, as he swung his pickaxe at the dirt at the park. Gold isn't to be found in New York City, but it was found in this place known as "Colorado's Best Kept Secret"! This week, we are taking the gondola down into the beautiful town of Telluride, CO. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!...
Aug 10, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 40
After 39 episodes on the small town road, Maxim and Connor take a break from traveling in the podcast to travel in their lives. Both of your favorite New York City comedians are on the move both figuratively in their careers and literally in their lives. One of them is moving down the block and the other to another state. Instead of calling the week off though, the funny guys decide to break down the facade and share a bit more about what's going on in their lives and how they've grown as indivi...
Aug 03, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 39
The Birthday Episode! Whenever you read this description just think: Maxim's birthday was yesterday. Go wish him a good one! The date doesn't matter. For the special occasion, we are headed to Jacksonville. No, not That one. Jacksonville, OR! The place home to many a-fact which we much a-talk-about. These facts include gold deposits, the oldest Chinatown in Oregon, and the very first Bozo the Clown. Listen to your favorite hosts and NYC comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, in this week's ...
Jul 27, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Connor: “You put me on the spot. I want to show that I’ve done my research as a former journalist." Maxim: “As a former journalist, here’s my estimation of what’s actually happening.” This week, your two podcast hosts and NYC comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, take a trip in there favorite podcast ship to Leyden, Colorado. Leyden may not have the most imaginative town name, but they do have houses for picture frames, blue "ghost" flames and a place close to Maxim's hometown in the Rocky...
Jul 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 37
“If there’s a ghost dog, he should have friends.” You wouldn't want a ghost dogs to be lonely, would you? That's what I thought. If you're looking to learn about a historic settlement, civil war history, and some old-timey facts, join us this week when we ship you to in Port Tobacco, MD! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!...
Jul 13, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 37
“This one is for all the animals out there, legs or no legs.” Did you know there are legless lizards? I didn't, at least not until this episode of Small Town Radio! Come learn about crazy waves, an exploding space station, and big boats. This week we are taking you surfing in Esperance, Western Australia! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a...
Jul 06, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 35
“These Running Jokes are Specifically for Runners.” Connor really doubles down on the dad jokes this week on Small Town Radio. Come lurk around an a abandoned town with us! This week we are exploring the history of Brewster, FL! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!
Jun 29, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 34
“In addition to RADIANCE they have RADIATION.” Come kayak across Lake Ontario with us to visit a scenic 19th century town with lots of natural beauty, plenty of food, and way too many festivals. This week we are floating to Port Hope, ON! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!
Jun 22, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 33
“The Canterbury Shaker Village is home to all the facts in this episode." That's it. That's all you need to know. We're taking you on a trip through American history to dive into the fascinating history of the Shakers, a progressive Christian, Utopian movement from the 18th century. Come labor in the fields with us in Canterbury, NH! You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on App...
Jun 15, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 32
“I don’t pay attention to any news sources beside Killer Mike. In fact, he gave us the script for this episode." The truth is out there, folks. We're frauds. We're also artists (kinda). Tune in this week to learn about the colorful and historic town of Toas, NM. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker!
Jun 08, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 31
"Nothin’ but truth in Hollywood!" That's what we say when it comes to the old west too! Small Town Radio is back from our hiatus with a new show format! We're bringing you more collaboration and a little surprise segment at the end of the episode. This week we're taking you to the legendary Tombstone, AZ. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram. If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a...
Jun 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 30
“Have you ever tried to family feud without murder?” That's something we thoughtfully ask ourselves this week on Small Town Radio. This episode, our hosts, Maxim and Connor, explore the baking heat of the desert and mountains of hillbilly country. We're taking you to Pikeville, KY and Furnace Creek, CA. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter . If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll...
May 04, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 29
“This podcast should be called: Insight into the Small Town Radio Host Club on Video,” said Maxim. That's because massive technical difficulties are common and this episode is no exception! Last week, lights went out. This week, Connor gets vaporized and sent to another dimension! It's all good though, this episode we learn about Helen Keller's hometown and a place with a giant pet rock on a leash! We're headed to Tuscumbia, AL and Pineville, KY. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopo...
Apr 27, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 28
“I feel like there’s enough things I’m chasing in my life that I don't need to track down Bigfoot.” - Name Redacted This is a statement that holds true for lots of people, but not all of them. Here at Small Town Radio, we're not chasing Bigfoot; we're chasing Bigfact. This week we have a special two-towns-and-a-lie lightning round episode! We're going to: Miracle Villiage, FL; Whittier, AK; Heartland, VT; Hogfield, TX; Ochopee, FL; and Jellico, TN. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradio...
Apr 20, 2020•43 min•Season 1Ep. 27
"I Googled: Funnest Small Towns in America." This move is also known as the "Small Town Radio Classic." Such a simple research method delivers surprisingly good results! This week we talk about loners in the Rocky Mountains and a place with WAY too much to do. We're headed to Gothic, CO and Gatlinburg, TN. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter . If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we...
Apr 13, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 26
"Hello folks at home!” is what Connor's dad says when he interrupts this episode of Small Town Radio. Unfortunately, Maxim's cat, Pickles, does not make an appearance at all. This episode we talk about tug-o-war and mannequins! We're headed to Ropetoe, IN and Gleeland, MT. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter . If you give us a shout out and a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, we'll send you a sticker. Small Town...
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
“You won’t have to worry about staying away from your grandparents. They’re just going to stay away from you.” That is, if you haven't washed your hair since this whole Coronavirus thing started. This episode of Small Town Radio is another exciting quarantine episode with your hosts, Connor and Maxim. The world might be gloomy, but we are doing our best to bring a little bit of joy to your headphones. This week it's all about cars and puns! We're headed to Elkhart Lake, WI and Cope, SC. You can ...
Mar 30, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 24
“You know what? I’m still going to go out and touch faces with faces and hands with hands.” - is what no one should be saying right now. This episode of Small Town Radio is the first of many to be recorded with Connor and Maxim, your hosts, in two completely different places due to the Coronavirus. Connor is safe in his parents' home in Exeter, NH and Maxim is trapped in his bedroom in Brooklyn, NY. We're not here to talk about quarantine being a bummer though, we're here to bring you the BIGGES...
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 23
“Do you guys Drink Green Beer as a Family?” We don't, but we're sure plenty of you do! This week on Small Town Radio your hosts, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, explore a couple of places that like to have a little extra fun on St. Patty's day. Shamrocks, leprechauns, and fake funeral processions are on our minds this week as we explore O'Neill, NE and New London, WI. You can send town suggestions to smalltownradiopodcast@gmail.com and follow the show @stradiopod on Instagram and Twitter . If y...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 22
"You can get 60 cats for the price of a cow. That’s the point I’m trying to make.” Big time math on small town radio. What else would you expect? This weeks, your hosts, NYC comedians Maxim and Connor, are joined by Caleb Clark who does real good photography. Much, much better than our grammar. In all sincerity, he is a very talented visual artists who also happens to be a funny comedian. Join all three of us as we travel to Ripton, VT; Hayes, KS and Georgetown, CO. You can send town suggestions...
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 21
"Why do you need to climb all the way up that mountain when there’s perfectly good poop at the bottom?” Well, that quotable has nothing to do with Coach K's GPA. However, after 20 episodes, hosts and New York City comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, finally break form and spiral into poop jokes—for a good reason. They're funny. We will admit not all poop jokes are funny, but they are when their origins lie in a true event from one small town that drops moose droppings from a helicopter. ...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Horny Vegan: a person who does not eat or use animal products, unless they are an aphrodisiac. The creation of this definition came together in part thanks to our talking trip to Rowayton, CT, where oyster fishing was once quite the big deal. Other stops on this virtual road trip include Okay, OK and Abilene, KS. New York City comedians, and sometimes podcast hosts, are joined by Chris Shurr on this part of their ceaseless trek to visit all the small towns in the world from the comfort of one of...
Feb 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 19
“I feel like if you’re specific enough you’re always hitting a world record.” "Yeah, exactly. I mean, we’re setting the world record right now for podcast hosts who have done the most episodes about small towns from New York City... In Crown Heights.” We'd like to thank the Academy for this award. While specific, it is the only award we have. Shout out to the people who shout us out and a big thank you to those who suggest town. You guys know us. You love us. You worship us. You are our Loyal Go...
Feb 17, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 18
"If you like it, you shoulda put a town on it. The listener poll on our Instagram page has led to yet another interesting name. Last week it's "Brought To You By Friends Who Don't Listen," and this week it's "Flat Earth Math." Hosts and New York City comedians, Maxim Allen and Connor Kwiecien, are learning a lot about you all. With the Super Bowl the day of our recording, we decided to make up some football team names for small towns in California and Missouri. Our towns, and gracious hosts of i...
Feb 10, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 17
