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Small Town Big Deal

7 days ago

You will see how one small town saved themselves from near extinction with something called “Swamp Gravy”. And not the kind of gravy you eat. Then Jann and Rodney take you to the hometown of classic comedian Oliver Hardy of “Laurel & Hardy” fame where a celebration in his honor is held every year. Then we take you to the mountains, to a bee farm, home of two time WORLD champion honey makers…one of their secrets? Russian bees! ... See MoreSee Less

Small Town Big Deal

2 weeks ago

Jann and Rodney take you to three unique destinations in this episode. First, to a school that’s a vacation spot where they teach you art and skills from days gone by. Then it’s the National Hollerin’ Contest. Yep, it’s loud and can you guess if it’s Rodney or Jann that wins 1st runner up? Finally, it’s a museum overflowing with heritage items and one big one that needs Rodney’s expertise and Jann’s muscle to get it moving. ... See MoreSee Less

Small Town Big Deal

3 weeks ago

Jann & Rodney take you to a unique farm that is the home and workplace of people with developmental disabilities. We promise your heart will be touched. Then in the middle of nowhere is the Volo Car Museum & Car Collector dealer. You’ll see cars from famous movies (Transformers), cars of famous people (Princess Diana) and cars that commemorate (The Elvis Car)…but they also sell classic cars: so far to folks in 45 countries! ... See MoreSee Less

Small Town Big Deal

4 weeks ago

Each country, town or village has a sport that the locals are crazy for…well in the small towns of Illinois it’s basketball. Jann finds out that Rodney had another life years ago as a basketball coach back in his hometown. Rodney relives winning the state championship with the guys he coached. We also interview a legendary coach who got hired at age 80 to head up a brand new team. And lastly, go with us on a memorial tractor drive that honors our dads. It’s a unique tradition that’s been carried on for years. ... See MoreSee Less

Small Town Big Deal

1 month ago

The Mississippi River is the 4th longest river in the world and a hugely important commerce corridor. But for just one day a year -- the Army Corps of Engineers shut down all traffic. Rodney and Jann find out it’s all for a riverbank rivalry of epic proportions. A massive rope stretches all the way across the mighty river for a Tug-of-War you’ve got to see to believe, giving the winners blistered hands but bragging rights until the next battle. ... See MoreSee Less