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The Littlest HeadlineSpooner Advocate, Spooner, WisconsinHey everyone! After 30 episodes over two seasons, we've decided to put The Littlest Headline to bed. We'll all be heading off to college soon, but we will cherish our time here forever. Thank you very much to all of you who supported us this far. Your listenership means a lot to us and we're glad that you were there to learn everything about this weird little country of ours from so many different points of view. Our very last episode features outdated springtime happenings, pottery-based MPRs, fish hatchery renovation updates, and mayoral items of importance. Special features: our predictions...
2024-04-281h 02The Littlest HeadlineIdaho Mountain Express, Ketchum, IdahoRowan brought the nice article. Moses brought the crazy one. Yony's trying his best to say "absurd" without getting all that heat from the other two. Watch out for mountain lions though. They're everywhere. Well, not everywhere. Just here with us, with you, in Ketchum, Idaho! Back away slowly while maintaining eye contact.In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Idaho Mountain Express:"More Mountain Lion Sightings Reported in Valley" by Andrew Guckes (Feb. 14, 2024)"Ketchum Arts Commission Seeks Submissions For More Crosswalk Templates" by Andrew Guckes (Jan. 21, 2024)"Chateau Drug to...
2024-04-2340 minThe Littlest HeadlineTupper Lake Free Press and Tupper Lake Herald, Tupper Lake, New YorkHey. It's Yony. I say "golf" weird. Yes, I know. I won't pretend I don't hear the difference. But I'm owning it. It's too late now. Anyway, I'm writing to you to extol all the virtues of Tupper Lake. It's got lakes. It's got varsity bowling. It's got golf-course-to-ski-course magic. It's got extremely strong senior citizens. And, of course, the Tupper Lake Free Press to document it all! Come on down!In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Tupper Lake Free Press:"Exhibit-building Begins at Renovated Tupper Lake History Museum"Tupper L...
2024-02-0642 minThe Littlest HeadlineQuesta del Rio News, Questa, New MexicoPicture a map of the U.S. Now zoom in to New Mexico. Good. Zoom in to Taos County. Then just the northern part of it. Then into the library. See all the kids' art? Isn't it great? Now make your way on over this way to be serenaded by a lovely duo, along with wine and treats! You'll need to cross that bridge--yes, I know it's made entirely of popsicle sticks and glue. No, we tested it. It's very, very sturdy. So cross all the bridges in Questa, New Mexico at your leisure!In this episode...
2024-01-2234 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Harrodsburg Herald, Harrodsburg, KentuckyNot to do a bandwagon appeal thing, but have you looked into why so many people visited Harrodsburg, Kentucky in 2023? Maybe it's because of the constant trivia, karaoke, and live music. Maybe it's because of the chess. Maybe it's because they drive real safe in the winter. Maybe it's the TEEN GAME ZONE. TEEN GAME ZONE. TEEN GAME ZONE. ENTER THE TEEN GAME ZONE. IN HARRODSBURG, KENTUCKY. In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Harrodsburg Herald:“354,200 People Visited Downtown Harrodsburg in 2023” by Robert Moore (Jan. 4, 2024)“Weekender Jan. 4—Jan. 12, 2024: ‘A Haunting In Venice’ an...
2024-01-0835 minThe Littlest HeadlinePowell Tribune, Powell, WyomingThe Christmas energy this episode is wild, y'all. Things get broken, people get confused, murals get replaced, humans get turkey-fied, hot sauce gets investigated, eggnog gets mentioned. Wild. And it's all right here in Powell, Wyoming!In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Powell Tribune:“Police Investigate Single Taco Bell Hot Sauce Packet Delivered to Gillette Woman’s Home” (Dec. 7, 2023)“New Design Picked For Powell’s Iconic Mural” by CJ Baker (Dec. 1, 2023)"Turkey Hunt: Powell Middle School Students Give Back to the Community" by Braden Schiller (Nov. 30, 2023)Find us on Instagr...
2023-12-2535 minThe Littlest HeadlineMobridge Tribune, Mobridge, South DakotaImagine a haunted house. No, scarier. Now, imagine a chili. No, yummier. Finally, imagine a fish. NO. LARGER! HEAVIER! MORE SENTIMENTAL! All this, and more (so, so much more) can be found right here, right now, in Mobridge, South Dakota. Come here right now. No, faster!In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Mobridge Tribune:“Pierre Man Breaks New Walleye Record Set Just Two Weeks Prior” by Kelli Ameling (Nov. 16, 2023)“Haunted House Producers Make 20th Year the Biggest Yet for Community to Enjoy” by Kelli Ameling (Oct. 26, 2023)“Rick’s Cafe Celebrating 50...
2023-12-1137 min
The Littlest HeadlineThe Crosby Journal, Crosby, North DakotaGo outside right now. Look around you. Look at all the beautiful things! Aren't they beautiful? What's that? Is that a crumbly rhubarb pie? Yummy! Is that a horse? No! It's a Norse! And...oh. It looks like the courthouse is still being repaired (allegedly). That's fine, though. Just take pictures! Of everything! For your documentary of Crosby, North Dakota!In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Crosby Journal:“Commissioners are Skeptical of Dome Timeline” by Jordan Rusche with https://www.reportforamerica.org/ (Nov. 7, 2023)“Courthouse Dome Repairs Face More Struggles” by Jorda...
2023-12-0239 min
The Littlest HeadlineWest Liberty Index, West Liberty, IowaWho loves breakfast*? Who loves PG-13 puppet shows? Who loves crazy goats? Is it you? We hope so, because we've already brought you along with us to West Liberty, Iowa, and we forgot to buy a return ticket!*Potatoes not provided. You should bring your own though.In this episode, we read from the following articles in the West Liberty Index:“Cabrera Returns to Her Roots With New Restaurant” by Tim Evans (Oct. 26, 2023)"Babysitting Basics" (Oct. 26, 2023)"Halloween Party Oct 31 Welcomes All to Heritage Trail" (Oct. 26, 2023)"Helping out the Kids" (Oct. 26, 2023)"Fire...
2023-11-1335 min
The Littlest HeadlineBristlecone Tribune, White Pine County, NevadaWe've always believed this podcast is supposed to be funny and somewhat educational. And after making this episode? Well, consider us educated. Do you know what it means to "chunk your punkin?" Do you know how to make a corndog different than other corndogs? Do you know which color comes from outer space? Well, we do. Sort of. We didn't end up giving definitive answers to all of those. But if you want to expand your intellectual horizons, we've got the place for you to do it. Join us this episode in White Pine County, Nevada!In...
2023-10-3038 min
The Littlest HeadlineThe Chaffee County Times, Buena Vista, ColoradoWhatever your ideal first date is, it's wrong. Here's the ideal first date: we start off by looking at shiny rocks and "polished shapes," whatever those are. Then, we go to dinner. Nothing special about the dinner. Just A LOT of pulled pork. We finish off the night with a bluegrass concert that has not one, but two opening acts. Worried about all the driving? That's the best part! You can do ALL those things in and/or around Buena Vista, Colorado! So, what do you say? It's a date?In this episode, we read from the...
2023-10-3046 min
The Littlest HeadlineTLH Season 2 TeaserBreaking news! We're back and better than ever! Get ready for Season 2 of The Littlest Headline, coming to podcast apps and local newspapers** near you on October 30th!**Not really. You can't actually put a podcast into a newspaper. Trust us, we tried. Something about an "audio-only medium" being incompatible with a "piece of paper." Whatever.Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlestheadline/For comments or suggestions, email us at thelittlestheadline@gmail.com.
2023-10-2600 min
Wellness and Wanderlust145. Finding Your Bliss Through Movement with Rachel FleischmanHow can dance and movement bring us joy and help us heal?This week, we’re chatting with Rachel Fleischman, a licensed psychotherapist and social worker, and founder of both Bliss Counseling and Dance Your Bliss. Over the last two decades Rachel has supported thousands of humans to deepen their creativity, live their full expression, and love themselves fiercely. In our conversation, Rachel shares how movement can help us in our healing journeys, and ways we can spark our creativity in our everyday lives. We also discuss the power of self-compassion and how we can get...
2023-08-1158 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Andover Beacon, Andover, New HampshireWhat are geese afraid of? What are you afraid of? Is it Uncle Sam? Is it geese? Are geese afraid of Uncle Sam? How do we get rid of these geese? They're everywhere! Me and my homies can't reside on the lake anymore cause of all these dang geese! Help! What's in it for you? How rude. What if I threw in a pancake breakfast? Okay. Deal. You'll need to come over to Andover, New Hampshire, though!In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Andover Beacon:“Fourth of July Committee Invites People to...
2023-06-1250 minThe Littlest HeadlineTerry Tribune, Terry, MontanaSo, does anyone know how to say "slough" correctly? We might. But we're not sure. We just won't say it anymore. Here's some things we do know: if you're looking for a town with a) sick convenience stores that bring everyone together and just emit good vibes, b) an egg-based rating system to assess the goodness of your day (granted, we're technically the ones that made that up), and c) adorable feral cats, then you should come on over with us to Terry, Montana!In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Terry Tribune:
2023-05-2948 minThe Littlest HeadlineCameron Citizen-Observer, Cameron, MissouriSHHHHH! Be quiet. He's a light sleeper. The Barbecue Baby. He's napping right here. Don't make a sound or you'll wake him up. You don't wanna do that. Trust me. Go find some plastic eggs in a state park or something. And, if you're gonna smoke weed, not around the baby. And don't forget the 3% weed tax. And only if you legally can. And only if YOU want to. Peer pressure is always lurking around the corner. Just like the Barbecue Baby. Although that particular entity is only really endemic to Cameron, Missouri. Let's go there! We'll keep you...
2023-05-1542 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Molokai Dispatch, Molokai, Hawai'iHere is a list of things that should be measured in quarts: soup (there is a lot of soup in this episode). Here is a list of things that should not be measured in quarts: meat (which there is also a lot of in this episode). Here is a list of things you should do with beach trash to bring more awareness to pollution: make clothes out of it, show off those clothes on the runway, win second place in a trash-based fashion show. Here is a list of things you should do right now: listen to this episode...
2023-05-0142 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Blackshear Times, Blackshear, GeorgiaHave YOU marked your calendar for Mom Prom? No? Why? Ah, I see. You're too busy preparing for the Cowboy Day cornhole tournament. What? You're not going to that either? What's wrong with you? Oh, yes. Of course. Too busy on your quest to find The Perfect Chicken. Well, I've got some bad news. It's already been found by a team of restauranteurs who are going to build a chicken joint on the road. Yeah. Like, right on the highway. I know, it sounds crazy, but they're gonna do it. Just you wait. I'm telling you, they're gonna revolutionize c...
2023-04-1734 minThe Littlest HeadlineHumboldt Chronicle, Humboldt, TennesseeAlright, we read the Humboldt Chronicle, and here's the working theory: the state of Tennessee is populated entirely by children. Conceptually, that is. Some of its denizens still look, act, and age like adults. But, like, they're kids. On a spiritual level. Metaphysically speaking. We wouldn't expect you to get it. We don't really get it, if we're being honest. Also in this episode: a terrible icy disaster that almost happened, and whether or not one must have live sheep to have a good nativity scene. Find out exactly what we're talking about as we explore Humboldt, Tennessee!
2023-04-0338 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Mountain Times, Zigzag and the Villages of Mount Hood, OregonHow much sweat do you need to kill a tansy ragwort? Do physical comedy and golf mix well together onstage (of course they do)? What's the most effective way to recreate the sound of a door slamming? Without, of course, actually slamming a door. We couldn't do that. Here, on live radio? Don't be ridiculous. You silly goose. Come with us, silly goose, as we find the answers to these questions in the Villages of Mount Hood, Oregon.In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Mountain Times:“Golfing is a Farce at th...
2023-03-2038 minThe Littlest HeadlineDresden Buzz, Dresden, OhioIsn't every baseball game basically just a Civil War reenactment with wooden bats? Have you got what it takes to be the next world-renowned child? Do you want a "free" "roof" for your "building" (which, when you think about it, is essentially just a huge basket)? Yeah, that was a loaded question. A lot to take in. You need a vacation. So come with us to Dresden, Ohio!In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Dresden Buzz:“Dresden State Of The Village” (Jan. 30, 2023).“Ohio Village Muffins Win 1860s Base Ball Game At His...
2023-03-0640 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Wayne and Garfield County Insider, Escalante, UtahYou're not ready for this episode. We talk about real magic more than once. Pre-Halloween witch magic. Steward of the Night magic. Nut magic. No, really. There is an infinitely powerful and undeniably omniscient being known only as "the Nut" floating in the air in Utah right at this very moment. It sees all. It knows all. It knows you. Better than you know yourself. And it's watching. Oh, and Toby won two Oscars. Don't believe us? The Nut will find you. Time is running out. There is no escaping the infinite mind of the Nut. Unless you come...
2023-02-2047 minThe Littlest HeadlineNew York Mills Dispatch, New York Mills, MinnesotaWhat's it like growing up as part-dinosaur in the 90s? Could one, in theory, use a small lake as a giant solar bong (asking for a friend)? Do y'all remember that one episode of The Littlest Headline where they spent three uninterrupted minutes just posing philosophical questions for no apparent reason? Let's find out the answers to all these questions, for better or for worse, in New York Mills, Minnesota.In this episode, we read from the following articles in the New York Mills Dispatch:“‘Take it to the Box’ Unwanted Drug Collection” by Tucker Henderson (Jan. 16...
2023-02-0640 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Apalachicola Times, Apalachicola, FloridaDo you have what it takes to be Miss Florida Seafood? Have you ever seen Ron Howard and Santa in the same room? How much do you, dear listener, know about preparing and eating oysters? We hope it's more than we do. We know very little. That's why you should follow us to this oyster-filled gem of the Forgotten Coast called Apalachicola, Florida!In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Apalachicola Times:“A Celebration of Oysters at Saturday’s Cookoff” by David Adlerstein (Jan. 11, 2023).“Unearthed Deposit Check Hoists Anchor” by Aloura Charles (D...
2023-01-3037 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Rappahannock Times, Tappahannock, VirginiaCould YOU hold a ladder and make a pizza at the same time? What dog costs one million dollars? How big of a water leak must one make to almost ruin an art show? Don't worry, the art show still ended up happening. We missed it, but we (and you) should still go check out all the other cool things in Tappahannock, Virginia!In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Rappahannock Times:“New Restaurant in Former Lowery’s Location” by M.J. Trihay (Nov. 9, 2022).“Art Gallery Temporarily Shuttered” by K. Murray (Nov. 2, 20...
2023-01-2334 minThe Littlest HeadlineMethow Valley News, Twisp, WashingtonWhere does the water go first when a sewer explodes? Would you like to buy many, many, many wreaths? Oh, and is anybody up for a quick game of Screaming Toes? Cause if not, you need to come up with a different way to pass the time while we're hiking through the lush greenery of Methow Valley, Washington.In this episode, we read from the following articles in Methow Valley News:“Valley Life: Winthrop” by Ashley Lodato (Nov. 30, 2022).“Kick off the Holiday Season this Weekend With Several Events (Nov. 16, 2022).“Valley Kids Learn About Natural Connecti...
2023-01-1640 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Catalina Islander, Catalina Island, CaliforniaHow long can mermaid-based enlightenment last? Is there a secret chili fighting ring inside every Angels game? Who, or what, is living in the 22 miles of ocean in between Catalina Island and the mainland? We don't know. It might be those mermaids we just mentioned. We're going to Catalina Island to make sure, so come along!In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Catalina Islander:“Sheriff’s Log: Nov. 10 to Nov. 16, 2022” by Grayson D. Kline (Nov. 19, 2022).“Sheriff’s Log: Nov. 3 to Nov. 9, 2022” by Grayson D. Kline (Nov. 11, 2022).“It’s About to Get Chili on...
2023-01-0938 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Wayne Herald, Wayne County, NebraskaHow many eggs does college tuition cost nowadays? What is a beef carcass contest (and how do you win one)? Anybody wanna go do an escape room? No? Please? Fine. But you still have to come with us to Wayne County, Nebraska to answer the other questions.In this episode, we read from the following articles from The Wayne Herald:“Wayne Escapes Will Add New Puzzle Room This October” by Aubreanna Miller (Oct. 14, 2022).“Wayne State College Senior Publishes Mystery Novel” by Aubreanna Miller (Sep. 17, 2022).“The Farmer's Wife: Purchasing Peaches is Annual Ritual” by Pat Meierhenry...
2023-01-0233 minThe Littlest HeadlineSeward Journal, Seward, AlaskaWho has the oldest mammoth bone? How do you get rid of invasive tree species? Is that police car really a police car, or just a cardboard cutout? Join us as we explore these questions in Seward, Alaska. Plus, a special guest on the origin of this podcast, and why, for some reason, we three goofuses thought this would be a good idea.This episode, we read from the following articles in the Seward Journal:“Safety Bear Police Decoy Slows Moose Pass Speeders” by Sam McDavid (Sep. 16, 2022).“Have You Seen These Trees: Chokecherry, Alaska’s Pretty P...
2022-12-2644 minThe Littlest HeadlineMarion County Herald & Jefferson Jimplecute, Marion County, TexasWhat do you do with a UFO once you catch it? Has Edgar Allan Poe been living in Texas this whole time? What's the best Whopper Plopper size? Join us as we brave the extremely navigable bayous of Marion County, Texas.In this episode, we read from the following articles from the Marion County Herald and the Jefferson Jimplecute:“2022-2023 JHS Class Officers” (Oct. 22, 2022).“Dawg Pound Sport Shorts” (Oct. 14, 2022).“Jefferson Elementary School Names Student Council Members” (Oct. 14, 2022).“New Eatery Set to Open Monday” by V. Hugh Lewis II (Oct. 14, 2022).“Fishing Report” by Mark Allen (Aug. 28...
2022-12-1936 minThe Littlest HeadlineBoothbay Register, Boothbay Harbor, MaineWhat or who are Santa's Flying Lobsters? Can a baby play the fiddle? How many puzzles must one complete in order to ascend to the afterlife and converse with forgotten eldritch beings? Join us as we search for answers in Boothbay Harbor, Maine.In this episode, we read from the following articles in the Boothbay Register:“The Blur” by Robert Mitchell (Sep. 28, 2022).“From Pickle Barrels to the ‘Spillings Gentleman’” by Jane Carpenter (Sep. 22, 2022).“The Playground is Open!” by Bill Pearson (Sep. 16, 2022).“Puzzles Galore at the Southport Store” by Robert Mitchell (Aug. 29, 2022).“County 911 Dispatcher Assists in...
2022-12-1239 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Morgan Messenger, Berkeley Springs, West VirginiaWho committed the garbage crimes? What's an old cow storm? How do you make the best tomato pie? Or, better yet, what is a tomato pie? Join us as we venture to Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to answer these important questions. In this episode, we read from the following articles in The Morgan Messenger: "Town Trash Pickup Attracts Vandals" by Trish Rudder (Sep. 24, 2022). "It's Stacy--Healthy Eats: Tomato Pie" (Aug. 17, 2022). "League Bowling Scores" (Apr. 13, 2022)."Bears Emerging from Dens, and Now Looking for Food" by Kate Evans (Apr. 6, 2022). "Round the Town" (Dec. 24, 2014; Apr. 4, 2018; Jul. 11, 2018)....
2022-11-3034 minThe Littlest HeadlineThe Littlest Headline TeaserA different kind of news podcast. Three teenagers read local newspapers from places they've never been to, and probably never will. Find us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thelittlestheadline/For comments or suggestions, email us at thelittlestheadline@gmail.com.
2022-11-2600 min