Ep 8: The Candy Shop w/ Christine Bortolin

The Town Show

Hosts Mark and Ryan are joined by comedian and director Christine Bortolin. The episode introduces several unique landmarks and characters to “the town” including: A generational candy store named 'Trick or Treat' that promises 'no poison' in their candies anymore, a mysterious 'Tongue Time at Lick Lake' where residents fish for tongues, and a public speaking spot known as 'A. Blinken's Stump.' The town’s radio station WK89 is created and we meet some of the hosts. Christine also talks about her hometown of Burnaby which sounds even crazier than the fictional town.

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00:00 Introduction and Housekeeping

00:32 Opening Banter

01:16 Welcome to the Town Show

02:08 Guest Introduction: Christine Bordelon

04:03 Christine's Background and Burnaby

05:23 Burnaby's Local Flavor and Landmarks

07:43 Neighborhood Stories and Childhood Memories

11:40 Fun and Mischief in Burnaby

23:20 Pitching Ideas for the Town

27:47 Commercial Voices and Office Talk

28:08 Candy Shop Conversations

28:38 Dad's Dark Legacy

31:41 Tongue Time at Lick Lake

37:51 Radio Station Antics

40:43 Candy Store Customer Service

43:12 Abe Lincoln's Stump

49:38 Final Reflections and Goodbyes

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