Third Coast Cast

Midwest Nice

We're back and with a new name. The Townies is trademarked by some fellow podcasters so you are now listening to the Third Coast Cast. In this episode, Co-creator Andrew Jason wants us to think harder about the cultural stereotype of the Midwest Nice or Midwest Kindness. Join us for a stimulating discussion and as always let us know what you think by rating, following, and sharing with friends and family! Or just text us and tell us what you thought!

For reference to the article this discussion was inspired by, check out http://gawker.com/on-smarm-1476594977

"On Smarm" by Tom Scocca and Gawker

"What's Trump Again?"

In this third episode of The Townies, join Derek and Andrew as they take us through Michigan and the Midwest's love for the game of Euchre. Special thanks to Abigail Kirby Conklin and Gus Navarro for their contributions.

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Michigan's Superstore

Join Derek and Andrew as they discuss the shiny aisles of Michigan's superstore, Meijer!

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"Nobody knows how to drive in this weather!"

When the flakes start to fall and the roads get a little sloppy, have you ever heard someone say in frustration, "Nobody knows how to drive in this weather!" Join Andrew Jason and Derek Flint as they do a brief exploration of this common phrase that anyone who has driven in the snow has probably encountered.

Does anyone know how to drive in snowy weather? What do folks mean when they say this? Who is saying this?

Let's find out!