Diddly may consider himself the master of pranks, much to the dismay of his wife, Boo. But this time, he went too far. 

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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. 

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When the simple act of watching TV together can drive you to drink. Enjoy this quick little laugh on me.

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Kelly shares a moment that probably shouldn't be shared. Bless her heart. Ringworm is no joke! 

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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!

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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. 

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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 stories come out. And stay on the funny side of life.

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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 Swanson and her small town with the big heart - where the people stay, but the gossip travels.

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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 Hollow Gazette, bringing you the latest news that fit to tell. Bring Kelly into your next event to hear even more stories, and  how the town is on a current challenge to be brave. You don't want to miss this!

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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 but the gossip travels. Just remember, you didn't hear it from me. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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A touching story about the bond between a boy and his grandpa. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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!

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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 Kelly go to www.MotivationalSpeakerKellySwanson.com. 

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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 Isabel has a secret.  In this touching up-front view of Isabel's story, you get a look at what grace really looks like up close.

Have fun in Prides Hollow, where ordinary heroes are appreciated, and the stories are never fancy - they're just about the people. Once you visit, you'll never want to leave. Watch this entire video to hear this one-of-a-kind touching story.

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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 disappoint. To all those who love a good story - enjoy the laugh, and we're sure you'll fall in love with Bitsy and this town just a little bit more. We're glad you came.

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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 a look at what real courage looks like when women link arms together and refuse to budge. 

Prides Hollow is full of southern humor and stories that make you cry a little, think a lot, and swear you know some of these people in this tiny little town about a mile and a hair past nowhere.  

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Have fun in Prides Hollow, where the simple life is revered, ordinary heroes are appreciated, and the stories are never fancy - they're just about the people. Once you visit, you never want to leave.

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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 bored.

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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. 

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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.

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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 PridesHollow.com youtube channel. 

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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 a Patron go to www.Patreon.com/kellyswanson. Thank you for listening.

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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 laughter sprinkled in. 

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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 friend, Santa Cliff, as they discuss the true meaning of the Christmas holiday through Cliff's eyes. Get your tissues out - this one has all the feels.  These Courage Stories are special videos posted in addition to the Prides Hollow Story Series.  The Prides Hollow series is about the stories of the people in that town. The Courage Stories are about YOU, Kelly's audience. Kelly collects your stories of ordinary people doing brave things. Because courage is contagious. 

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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!
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Prides Hollow is full of southern stories that will amuse, entertain, and leave you with an inspirational message. In this first episode, Harriet, a color-between-the-lines kind of lady, does something that most people would have thought was crazy.

You see, Harriet lives in the house down the road, with the grey shutters. She's worn her hair in the same tight bun for what seems like forever, and both her and her husband, Harold, always lived on the safe side of life. 

That all changed when Harold died. You would expect that the challenge from Old Man Withers would bypass Harriet completely. But these southern stories are full of people who take a chance. That’s part of what this inspirational message is about.

When Harriet heard the mailman recite the challenge, her heart jumped up right away. She knew exactly what she would do if she was brave. She wanted to drive the Buick her and Harold owned. Only problem was, she had never learned to drive. 

That didn’t stop her. With her neighbor Noreen as her impromptu coach, the pair took Harold’s ashes and drove off in search of a place to scatter them.

This is one of those southern stories that’s full of seemingly ordinary folks, whose actions end up surprising everyone. The story finishes with an inspirational message from Kelly, about the importance of doing something brave, even if it doesn't seem to make any sense.

If you enjoyed this first episode, be sure to catch the next one, which will air in two weeks, on Wednesday 9pm EST. Kelly will be there to chat in the community thread!

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