Southern Humor - Motivation - Storytelling at its finest - Garrison Keillor Meets Minnie Pearl. Welcome to Prides Hollow, the small town with a big heart. Where people stay but the gossip travels. Award-winning storyteller Kelly Swanson takes you to her town of Prides Hollow, about a mile and a hair past nowhere. Where the simple life is revered, ordinary heroes are appreciated, and the stories are never fancy - they're just about the people. And everything is better with a casserole and a b ...
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Ya'll are not going to believe who my cousin brought to Buck and Betty's wedding. It was horrible. Glad I was there to see it, and glad I get to share it with you. Nothing's ever boring in Prides Hollow, the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Just remember, you didn't hear it from me. Support the show…
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Diddly may consider himself the master of pranks, much to the dismay of his wife, Boo. But this time, he went too far. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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When the simple act of watching TV together can drive you to drink. Enjoy this quick little laugh on me. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Kelly shares a moment that probably shouldn't be shared. Bless her heart. Ringworm is no joke! Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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I think almost every family has a Nester. Bless his heart. He called us this week to tell us he saw Jesus on the side of his garage. And of course he wants to profit on it. Life is never boring in the small town with the big heart, where the people stay, but the gossip travels. Just remember - you didn't hear it from me! Support the show…
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A simple story about a tree and its impact on our childhood. Inspired by my recent trip to Spruce Pine, NC, where I met my people. I hope you like it. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Bless Bitsy's heart for trying, but she is not adjusting too well to that new Peloton she just got. She sure did make those EMTs work hard for their paycheck. Join us for another hilarious tale from Prides Hollow, where things are NEVER boring. Share this video with your friends who need a laugh. Subscribe to the channel so you'll know when new sto…
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Oh my. Ernestine would have a FIT if she knew I was telling you this story. But it is too good to keep a secret. You have GOT to hear what happened when she went for her gynecology appointment. It is OMG graphic. So don't say I didn't warn you. Just remember, you didn't hear it from me. Another hilarious tale from funny motivational speaker Kelly S…
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Sparky's done run out of his ninth life. Found him during a game of hide and seek. Most exciting family reunion ever. Come find out how it went, in our tiny town with a small heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. And even a funeral for a cat can be fun to watch. Funny motivational speaker, Kelly Swanson, is editor of the Prides Hollo…
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Another hilarious moment in Prides Hollow when they find a brassiere in aisle three of Buster's Bait and Tackle. Right near the egg salad sandwiches and the bait - where my cousin's water broke last year. Place your bets on the owner of the bra. Pot is up to $200. Things are never boring in this tiny town with the big heart - where the people stay …
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You are not going to believe what Ernestine Fink did in the sanctuary when she tripped over a dead body! It is a story you will NEVER forget. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Ever thought a taxidermied moose would make a great gift? Neither did Fern. Come hear another hilarious bit of news from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Hilarious southern storyteller Kelly Swanson just keeps bringing more funnies from her beloved town. Need a laugh today? This is it. MotivationalSpe…
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Who knew that one little letter could make such a difference? Poor Duvelle. Enjoy today's laugh at her expense. Just remember, you didn't hear it from me! Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Did you hear? There was a break in over at Bert and Erma's house! Let me be the first to give you the details. It was harrowing. Just another quick bit of hearsay from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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A touching story about the bond between a boy and his grandpa. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Poor thing. Not Fern. Her dog. Who can blame that dog for quitting? There's only so much a support animal should have to take. I'm just saying. Just another quick bit of hearsay from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Good grief. He's done it again. Earl has done lost his teeth. If you find them, please bring them to Bingo. Things are never boring in the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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It's a miracle and a half! Nester was saved this week. You've GOT to hear how it happened. Just another quick bit of hearsay from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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As you may already know, Percy passed. If you didn't make the funeral, then you should hear about the doves that were released at the ceremony. It wasn't pretty. Just another quick bit from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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What is this world coming to? You can't even go in for a pedicure without being afraid. Come here what happened at the nail salon when Nadine was almost killed. More gossip from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay, but the gossip travels. You can count on me to give you the scoop. Support the show…
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Did you hear that Eulaly slept with a construction worker? Oh my heavens. This is one juicy bit of hearsay from the small town with the big heart - where the people stay but the gossip travels. And remember, you didn't hear it from me. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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They said they didn't do it on purpose. But I'm not sure. Come find out what happened to Granny Jean over at the Piggly Wiggly. It's a hoot! Just more gossip from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Remember - you didn't hear it from me! Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Oh for heavens sakes. Somebody needs to go check on Homer. He's at it again. You can take the man out of Vegas, but you can't take Vegas out of the man. I'm just saying. Just another bit of gossip from the small town with the big heart. Where the people stay but the gossip travels. Just remember, you didn't hear this one from me. Support the show…
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Warning! Everybody who bought The Bodacious Booblet from Barbara's Gift Shop, DO NOT USE IT before listening to this important message. Just more quick gossip from the small town with the big heart, where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Bless Birdie's heart. He means well. But sometimes a bird in the hand is not worth two in the bush. Join Kelly for another quick bit of gossip in the small town with the big heart - where the people stay but the gossip travels. Support the show
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Join us for a little gossip in Kelly's small town with the big heart - where the people stay, but the gossip travels. In this Prides Hollow "Short" Kelly fills you in on Bitsy's home waxing party. We promise you will never go to one of Bitsy's home parties again! Enjoy the laugh! Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Today we find ourselves in Myrlene, Vyrlene, and Shyrlene's House of Beauty, where Bitsy is about to tell us what happened to her on that flight back from visiting her sister. You are not going to believe it. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in. We're glad you're here. For more about the town go to www.Patreon.com/kellyswanson and for more about Kel…
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Today's episode is based on a true story, and dedicated to Scottie Barnes, founder of www.ForgivenMinistry.org, and the one who shared this story with me. The Rose story focuses on one word that is easier said than done - forgiveness. Kelly takes us into the world of Isabel - who like most teenagers, just wants to be like the other girls. But Isabe…
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Heavens to Bitsy, she's done it again. That's right, Bitsy decided to take a Zumba class, and you have GOT to get a back row seat into this hilarious escapade. Follow us to Prides Hollow where everybody is facing their fears and stepping into a new level of brave. It's always something with Bitsy, that's for sure. And today she doesn't fail to disa…
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Join us today in the Prides Hollow laundromat, where the faded pageant queens hold their own kind of court, and the gentle hum of a dryer can heal a wounded soul. Come meet Pearl, the queen of this laundromat. And Trulee Dupree, living a fairy tale gone bad. Both are holding a secret, that after today, won't be. In today's touching episode, we get …
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Oh Lordy, you are not going to believe what happened to Aurora P Johnson in church. Everybody is talking about it. Get your daily laugh here. Today's episode takes us back to Prides Hollow where the pastor has decided that for his bravery challenge, he will unite the churches in one colossal service. Come see what happens. We promise you won't be b…
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If you know Arlis, you know that he has a weakness for power tools. Come see what happens when he gets a new pressure washer. Just a silly little story to make you smile and fall in love with even more characters in Prides Hollow. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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Sometimes joy can be found no further than your own front yard. Today's episode takes us to Ed's house, where his family talks him into taking part in the challenge. Ed was not happy about it. But watch what happens when he chooses to be brave. Support the showΑπό τον Kelly Swanson
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What happens when a small town accountant goes back in time to a day that brought him the most joy, and recreates it? Find out in this touching episode as Kelly takes us into yet another story of bravery in her tiny little town about a mile and a hair past nowhere. Get your key to the city at Patreon.com/kellyswanson and watch the video episodes at…
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In this heartwarming episode, Mary Simms dusts off an old dream and has the courage to dance again. Award-winning storyteller, Kelly Swanson, takes us back to her beloved town of Prides Hollow when Old Man Withers leaves them a challenge to do something brave. To watch these stories on video go to www.PridesHollow.com Youtube Channel. And to become…
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In this special holiday episode, we travel to the house of James O'Connor who is celebrating a very special Christmas - his last one. Find out what happens when he tries to make everything go just right - and it doesn't even come close. Award-winning storyteller, Kelly Swanson, weaves her magic once again and touches your heart, with a little laugh…
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Note: There is a stretch of music in the beginning of this podcast that seems to go on for a bit. This is because in the video there is a hand writing words that pop up on the screen with no audio translation. The words spell out the Wikipedia definition of St Nicholaus. So just sit tight and the words will start soon. Today Kelly interviews her fr…
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Stories that warm your heart like walking into a Cracker Barrel, or enjoying a good Hallmark movie. To stay in touch, become a patron of the show, or get your own key to the city! https://www.Patreon.com/kellyswanson Prides Hollow is full of southern stories that will amuse, entertain, and leave you with an inspirational message. In this first epis…
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