My Teenager Has Notes 🫠

I Got Escorted Out of Church by the Police

This week, Mel and Jessie are recording from a top-secret dungeon (for legal reasons, apparently) and catching up on the first few weeks of summer. The conversation starts with summer survival, pool day dreams, 75 Hard updates, magnesium margaritas, and the pressure society puts on people who choose not to drink. From there, they spiral into discussions about weight-loss shots, Ozempic culture, low-rise jean trauma, and why millennials are still recovering from the early 2000s. Then things get interesting. A listener shares the unbelievable story of being escorted out of church by police as a teenager after a misunderstanding with their parents. That story launches Mel and Jessie into their own teenage adventures, including sneaking out, getting blamed for things they didn't do, and one absolutely terrible decision involving strangers, the mountains, and a situation that could have easily ended up on Dateline. And because no Small Town Shit episode stays on track for long, the episode somehow ends with an in-depth discussion about public bathroom etiquette, fart anxiety, and one unfortunate freshman-year incident that ruined an innocent guy's reputation. In This Episode: * Summer break survival mode * Starting 75 Hard (again) * Non-alcoholic magnesium margaritas * Ozempic, weight-loss culture, and health trends * The trauma of low-rise jeans * The listener who got escorted out of church by police * Sneaking out as teenagers * The questionable decisions we survived as kids * Why boys are chaos in public * Public bathroom embarrassment * Fart theories * The story that got poor Kyle blamed for something he didn't do Question of the Week: What's the worst place you've ever farted? And what's the dumbest thing you did as a teenager that somehow didn't get you killed? Send us your stories, we'll be reading our favorites on a future episode.

My Teenager Has Notes 🫠

What happens when your co-host is out for the week and you replace her with your teenage son? Chaos. This week, Corban joins the podcast to answer questions, share his thoughts on growing up and most importantly, roast Mel for the entire episode. From her terrible driving and questionable parking skills to the beta fish cover-up she's been hiding for years, nothing is off limits. We also talk about parenting, teenage life, Goodwill Bin Store madness, and why strict parents might be setting their kids up for failure. If you've ever been humbled by a teenager, this episode is for you. Fair warning: if you're a parent, this episode may cause emotional damage.

Hostile Toast Energy

This week on Small Town Shit, Mel and Jessie dive headfirst into the wildest neighborhood complaint stories the internet has to offer and somehow end up discussing haunted Airbnbs, HOA conspiracies, Disney Solitaire addictions, office fish wars, and whether kids laughing is now considered a public disturbance. From neighbors measuring grass with rulers to a roommate documenting “hostile energy while making toast,” this episode proves that some people truly wake up looking for something to complain about. The girls also debate the horrors of HOAs, relive traumatic childhood stories (RIP Neopet), and uncover a possible ghost/demonic Airbnb situation in Austin that honestly deserves its own Netflix documentary. Also discussed: * The ice cream truck debate no one asked for * Why office microwaves should be federally regulated * HOA “psychological warfare” * A neighbor offended by children laughing * Murder mystery dinners at the Belvedere * Whether ghosts know all the town gossip * Why country living > HOA living * Mel’s future mayor campaign platform: abolish all HOAs If you’ve ever lived next to a Karen, been trapped in a Facebook complaint group, or just enjoy chaotic small-town energy… this episode is for you. Send us your: * Small town stories * HOA horror stories * Complaint page screenshots * Rodeo drama * Neighborhood chaos

Buckets, Roofies & Running for Mayor- Live at Gatorfest Pt. 2

🐊 Live at Gatorfest Pt. 2 is here… and somehow even more chaotic than Part 1. Mel is back LIVE from Gatorfest in Claremore, Oklahoma. This time joined by Clay (aka Clayton), longtime Claremore resident, certified storyteller, and one of Jacob’s best friends. What starts as a normal festival interview quickly spirals into Buckets bar stories, near arrests, conspiracy theories, Honey Boo Boo debates, AI panic, and discussions about running for mayor. Honestly? This episode goes completely off the rails in the most small-town way possible. Topics include: * The legendary chaos of Buckets in Claremore * Mel’s alleged roofie experience 👀 * Why Clay got banned from an entire strip mall * Small town police, lake parties & teenage rebellion * Gatorfest culture and Claremore lore * AI data center drama in town * Honey Boo Boo discourse nobody asked for * Why Mel should run for mayor * The most unhinged live interview we’ve done so far ⚠️ Warning: This episode contains strong language, wild stories, and absolutely zero supervision. Next week: Jessie returns and we’re back to regular Small Town Shit programming. Follow & send us your best small town stories: Instagram: @smalltownshitpod

Live From Gatorfest: The Oklahoma Alligator That Started a Festival- Part 1

This week’s episode is a special one because Mel took the podcast LIVE to a real Oklahoma festival that started after someone found a literal alligator in Claremore Lake. What started as a random small town story somehow turned into a full-blown annual festival with live music, food trucks, geckos for sale, karaoke legends, conspiracy theories about the alligator, and one very famous dog contestant named Jace. In this episode: * The creators of Gatorfest explain how the festival started * The story behind the Claremore lake alligator * Why they believe the town shouldn’t have killed the gator * Small town festival chaos * Local music & karaoke culture * Buckets bar lore * Tim becoming an honorary third host of the podcast * One wildly inappropriate joke that somehow made the final cut PLUS: next week’s Part 2 interview may be the most chaotic interview we’ve ever recorded. If your town has ridiculous local lore, send it to us.