Small Town Showcase

About Small Town Showcase

We are not a flyover state. We are the heart of America. Small Town Showcase, presented by Missouri Humanities, highlights Missouri’s unique small towns and showcases the bigger picture of what Small Town America really is and why it should not be overlooked, overshadowed, or underappreciated. Tune in to hear the history of these communities and what they have to offer. What did you think of this podcast? Let us know! Take our survey: https://forms.gle/gxGAU6m5U4SYPVar9

Publisher

Missouri Humanities

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Oct 2021

Latest episode

31 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

24 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   31 Aug 2026

   Excelsior Springs

   You’ll find Excelsior Springs about 40 minutes northeast of Kansas City. It grew to the height of its popularity due to its abundant springs and natural mineral waters, which made the town a destination spa community. Today, Excelsior Springs is a wonderful example of what happens when a small town understands the importance of preserving historic spaces and investing in a vibrant downtown. People might not come to Excelsior Springs for the same reasons as they did 100 years ago, but they’re still finding that same charm and distinctive energy.

2. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Waynesville

   We're cruising on into Waynesville, located in Pulaski County and home to about 5,400 people.  Between road warriors on Route 66 and military families from Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville has become a melting pot.  And that’s just the start. There are so many layers to Waynesville's story. From its place in Trail of Tears history, its complicated role in the Civil War, and the heyday of Route 66, each piece of this community’s past plays a big role in its identity today.

3. 

   15 Jun 2026

   Savannah

   Our featured community this episode is Savannah, Missouri, located in Andrew County in northwestern Missouri. It has a population of just about 5,000 people, but the unique businesses, cultural offerings, parks, food, and events rival those of communities two or three times its size.

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

130,351

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

4.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

32

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