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#70: Spemokie, NC with Eric Simons

Vince and Elliot McNally visit Spemokie, NC, a refuge to the nation's remaining organ grinders. Chatting this week with the boys is organ grinder Reginald P. Frankum III, Esquire (Eric Simons) and his monkey, Bub Bub.

#69: Bacon, CT

Elliot and Vince McNally wind up in Bacon, CT this week. The town's power hierarchy is derived by the number of degrees removed from Kevin Bacon you are, although no one is fewer than 3 degrees.

#68: Rudyard's Hill, GA with Maria Bartholdi and Lupe Muraszewski

Live from Randcon 2016, Elliot and Vince McNally play host to a host of guests at the event in Rudyard's Hill, GA. The town is the "it" place for some of the country's leading conventions, and is always the home to RandCon. First, the boys talk to Security Officer Cameron Saskanilla (Lupe Muraszewski) about convention safety and proprietor of the "Wipe Booth", Junk (Maria Bartholdi), about her involvement at RandCon. Next, Vince and Elliot field a few questions from the devoted hoards of fans...

#67: Kogan, MO with Kevin Pettit

Elliot and Vince McNally head down to Kogan, MO on this week's show. Kogan, MO has become the leading manufacturer of Apple products since Chinese factories have begin re-outsourcing product development to the midwest town. Talking with the boys is US-to-China business liaison Wes Chesley (Kevin Pettit).

#66: Nontauk, WI with Aric McKeown

Elliot and Vince McNally travel to Nontauk, WI this week. This once-sleepy northern Wisconsin town is now overrun by disgruntled indie musicians buying cabins and hunkering down to record their breakthrough eponymous albums. Chatting with the McNallys is folk musician Twilight Mastodon (Aric McKeown).

#65: Chalmers Lake, MN with Cody Nelson

Elliot and Vince McNally travel to the midwest town of Chalmers Lake, MN this week. It's established around the 10,0001st lake in the state, whose its existence the rest of Minnesota's towns choose to ignore. Talking with Vince and Elliot is Chalmers Lake's founder and sole resident, Chalmers Radisson (Cody Nelson).

#64: Lloyd, IA with Jay Flewelling

Vince and Elliot McNally head to the Iowan town of Lloyd this week. Deemed the most fashionable town in America in 1850, Lloydians are staying true to their style hoping that the trend pendulum will once again swing fortuitously in their direction. Chatting with the McNally boys is fashion designer and trend spotter, Jan McCarty (Jay Flewelling).

#63: Wilfredshire, DE with Molly Chase

Vince and Elliot McNally journey to the not-too-distant future when they visit the town of Wilfredshire, DE. The town operates on the shared belief that they, through a wormhole, exist 2 years in the future. Sitting down with the brothers is town museum curator, Winifred Fann McErney (Molly Chase).

#62: Barnswallow, SC with Jack Van Thomme

Vince and Elliot McNally visit Barnswallow, SC. Ravaged by incessant antiquers, the citizens of Barnswallow are constantly forced to toil and create their own knick-knacks to sell in their many antique shops. Talking with the brothers is proprietor of the local S&M Antique Shoppe, Wayne King (Jack Van Thomme).

#61: Paleo, PA with Vince Koci

Elliot McNally heads solo to Paleo, PA. It's the birthplace of the paleo diet and purported to be the home to the "missing link." Archeologists and conspiracy theorists flock to Paleo to uncover all it has to offer—talking with Elliot is famed sasquatch hunter, Sam Squatch (Vince Koci).

#60: Truman, IN with Elliot Matson

Vince McNally goes solo to the town of Truman, IN. It's a town whose citizens are all actors in a reality television show starring the town's most beloved, and oblivious, patron. Talking with Vince is an actor from the town's program and Hollywood at large, George Lazenby (Elliot Matson).

#59: Lanford, VT with Maria Bartholdi and Lupe Muraszewski

#58: Shemp, ID with Bill McKinley

Listen up chowderheads, 'cuz this week Vince and Elliot McNally head to Shemp, ID. It's a living shrine to the first third stooge where slapstick overwhelms day-to-day living. Chewing the rug with the boys is die-hard Stooge fan on a pilgrimage to town, Theodore Healy (Bill McKinley).

#57: Mauvestone, WY with Dan Linden

Vince and Elliot McNally head to Mauvestone, WY this week, home to some of nature's least impressive wonders. With the boys to discuss all that and more is head park ranger, Rodd Jodd (Dan Linden).

#56: Carlo-Wiley, OR with Scott Engdahl

Vince and Elliot McNally venture to a Pacific Northwest town overrun by food trucks. They're in Carlo-Wiley, OR chatting with restauranteur and proprietor of the first brick-and-mortar food truck, Chauncey Lingstrom (Scott Engdahl).

#55: Starnelle, TX with David Krinn

This week, Elliot and Vince travel south to Starnelle, TX. It's a town devoted to the creation of Internet memes in the hope that one of them will eventually go viral. Discussing Starnelle, the Internet and more with the brothers is meme connoisseur, Ricky Chacha (David Krinn).

#54: Winnepac, ME with Andy Hilbrands

Vince and Elliot McNally host a patriotic episode way up in Winnepac, ME. Winnepac is a town with a palpable—yet somewhat questionable—hatred of Canada. With the boys is local anti-Canadian souvenir and prank store owner, Rob McDale (Andy Hilbrands).

#53: Xavier, MT with Maria Bartholdi

Vince and Elliot McNally are magically whisked away to Xavier, MT this week. It's the home of Disney Place, the lesser known wing of the Disney amusement parks family which was abandoned partway through construction. Talking with the brothers is one of the park's character actors—known for playing Bambi's mom—Clarissa Shard (Maria Bartholdi).

#52: Caucus, FL with Katie Michels

Vince and Elliot McNally are on the campaign trail this week in Caucus, FL. It's a town constantly caucusing regardless of valid election years or viable candidates. Talking hard ball with the boys is campaign strategist and supervisor, Olivia Axland (Katie Michels).

#51: Kewlzville, KY with Dan Jacquette

Vince and Elliot are back state-side and restarting their journey in Kewlzville, KY. It's a town run by kids who fulfilled their dream of running away from home, and the brothers sit down with their ring leader, the endlessly cool and way awesome kid known only as Scorpion (Dan Jacquette).

The European Spectacular

In a These Parts special episode, the McNally Brothers cross the pond for an incredible multi-country trip. It's a once in a lifetime event that can only truly be called The European Spectacular!

#50: Bestoville, VA

Vince and Elliot McNally are in their 50th town in their 50th state, Bestoville, VA, this week. It's a town representing the best of the United States and the perfect setting to reflect on the brothers' journey thus far in a jam-packed clip show for the ages.

#49: Constance, IL with Janelle Blasdel

Elliot and Vince McNally venture to the Land of Lincoln and visit the town of Constance, IL. None of the water in Constance flows in any direction, and no one really knows why. Talking to the boys is town DNR representative, lyricist and spiritual leader, Opal Winthrop (Janelle Blasdel).

#48: Emerald, KS with Laura Fitzpatrick

Elliot and Vince McNally aren't in Kansas anymore—except for this week. The brothers stop over in Emerald, a dog show loving town deemed "The Westminster of the South." Joining them today is local dog show judge, Jenna Knassis (Laura Fitzpatrick).

#47: Borealis, MN with Sam Hayes

Elliot and Vince McNally head to the Great White North and land in Borealis, MN. It was the original northernmost point in Minnesota, established by the great-great-grandfather of their guest, Bjöhn Jöhännessenn (Sam Hayes).

#46: Scarborough Fair, NY

Vince and Elliot McNally come together in Scarborough Fair, NY, a harmonious blend of botany, music and a little extra spice. The town's economy is centralized around parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme.

#45: Here, DE with Jake Michels

Vince and Elliot McNally are where else, but Here this week. Here, DE is a town founded by a comedian's attempt to capitalize on the obvious joke. Chatting with the boys is that very same comedian, and mayor of Here, Willard Stout (Jake Michels).

#44: Olympia, MS with Joe Rapp

Vince and Elliot McNally go for gold in Olympia, MS. It's home to the most Olympic athletes of un-televised Olympic sports. Discussing all that and more with the brothers is veteran Olympian and current town treasurer, Chance Livingston (Joe Rapp).

#43: West Haverport, SC with Josh Kaplan

Vince and Elliot McNally go to West Haverport, SC, this week. It's the furthest east port town with "west" in the name. With the brothers is self-proclaimed beach bum and surf king, Mike Ball (Josh Kaplan).

#42: ____, ND

Vince and Elliot McNally journey to ____, ND this week. The town has no name because the naming document was failed to be submitted to the Department of the Treasury on time. As it turns out, it's legally binding. The brothers are also paid a visit by official These Parts postman, Jim Trombley.

#41: Lakechurch, RI with Mike Fotis

Vince and Elliot McNally are in Lakechurch, RI this week. It's a town with no lakes or churches, and with the brothers to discuss that and more is Scientology missionary, Thomas Duckworth (Mike Fotis).

#40: Venice, CO with Alex Collyard

Elliot and Vince McNally get taken higher to Venice, CO. A sister city of Venice, Italy, this mountain town has no roads, only an elevated gondola system. Chatting with the brothers is long-time gondola cabby, Martin Fuller (Alex Collyard).

#39: Southeast Cumberville, GA with Michael Matson

Vince and Elliot McNally head south (and east) to Southeast Cumberville, GA. It's a town whose economy is sustained by the repurposing of peach pits. Sitting down with the brothers is the town's Chief Innovations Officer, Vladimir Peachachenko (Michael Matson).

#38: Summette, WA with Jay Flewelling

Lights, camera, action! Vince and Elliot McNally take center stage in the quaint mountain town of Summette, WA. It was the setting for the made-for-TV movie, Cliff Hanger 2: Over The Hill, starring Dolph Lundgren. They sit down with "Make-Up Artist to the Stars," Atticus Simmons (Jay Flewelling).

#37: Jevette, NE with Lupe Muraszewski

Elliot and Vince McNally travel to the heart of America and to a town still milking sympathy for its 19th century town-decimating fire. With them to discuss is town historian and documentarian, Sam Brandon (Lupe Muraszewski).

#36: Bobbinsdale, NH with Maria Bartholdi

It's game on this week as Vince and Elliot McNally travel to the home of America's only surviving Pog factory, Bobbinsdale, NH. They sit down with expertly trained, world champion POG coach, Joan Crawford—no relation (Maria Bartholdi).

#35: Naponelli, NJ with Beth K. Gibbs

This week, Vince and Elliot McNally are in Naponelli, NJ. It's home to America's only legally recognized mafia. The brothers sit down with their Don, or "Dawn," Dawn Donna Donnanelli (Beth K. Gibbs).

#34: Dogstown, AK with Jen van Kaam

Vince and Elliot McNally find themselves in Dogstown, AK. It's a town where Balto settled after his famous Nome run to start a family. The brothers are joined by professional dog trainer, historian and therapist, Francine "Fancy" Mueller (Jen van Kaam).

#33: Bonderette, KY with Hannah Wydeven

Vince and Elliot McNally travel to Bonderette, KY this week. It's a town that never heard about Prohibition ending, but never heard about it starting in the first place. The citizens still campaign to make Bonderette dry. Joining the brothers this week is local entrepreneur and teetotaler, Janea Darfur (Hannah Wydeven).

#32: North Tropics, LA with Carl Schaefer

Elliot and Vince McNally cast from North Tropics, LA. The town was founded when an 18th American century explorer set course for Jamaica, but was blown just a few miles down the coast from his embark site in the night. He refused to believe he had not in fact made it to Jamaica, and established a tropically-inspired spice trading town, whose inspiration still lasts today. The brothers are joined by local Rastafari, LaMarr Cleo Anderson.

#31: Joie, VT with Taj Ruler

Vince and Elliot McNally travel abroad—sort of—to Joie, VT, which is the only Vermont town to have successfully seceded from the Union to join Quebec. Joining them is French cultural attaché of the town's French consulate, Adeline Henri.

#30: Yeehaw, WY with Tom Reed

Elliot and Vince McNally journey to Yeehaw, WY, home to the nation's least attended rodeo, but largest community of rodeo clowns. And, they're joined by one of them: the incomparable Peter Petersbirth.

#29: Davenport, OH with Sam Hayes

Elliot and Vince McNally are in Davenport, OH this week. It's home to the most kills of the final animal of endangered species, and they're joined by local legislator turned bounty hunter, Ashley "Ash" McDermitt.

#28: Parvanillo, WV

Vince and Elliot McNally find themselves in Parvanillo, WV, a town founded as the result of a lost bet in 1809.

#27: Brisket, TX with Bobby Gardner

Elliot and Vince McNally make their way to Brisket, TX, the country's largest manufacturer of tofurkey. It's a constant disappointment to tourists and to this week's guest, "Gentleman John" Pietry, president of the town's tourism bureau and founder of the anti-soy lobby.

#26: Carlton, AZ

This week, Vince and Elliot McNally travel to the goldless town of Carlton, AZ, home to the nation's original gold rush.

#25: Transylvania, MI with Andy Hilbrands and Cody Nelson

Vince and Elliot McNally head to the macabre town of Transylvania, MI, populated by the largest community of people who think they are vampires.

#24: Ferndale, IN

Vince and Elliot McNally visit Ferndale, IN, a town leading the country in most high-speed police chases by or through it.

#23: Checkers, NV with Andy Hilbrands

Vince and Elliot McNally travel to Checkers, NV, a town with the world's largest high-stakes checkers community, and talk with premiere checkers athlete, Hank Apron.

#22: Fortitude, MT with David Krinn

Vince and Elliot find themselves in Fortitude, MT. It's a town where every citizen is mayor, and they're joined by one of them, Mayor David Krinn.