The Rivertown Review Podcast

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E22 (So who was this Hannibal guy?)

Yes, we know about Hannibal, but who was this river town named after? Megan is in full "history geek" mode in episode 22. We take you waaaaaay back, over 2,000 years, to the story of the general after whom Hannibal was named.

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E21 (Ladies of the Night and Things that Go Bump in the Night)

This being episode 21, our podcast is now "barely legal," so, of course, this time around we cover a part of Hannibal's history that was not legal, barely or otherwise. And, if you like sleeping with ghosts, there's a haunted B&B you might want to check out.

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E20 (Hannibal people you’ve probably never heard of...until now)

Did you know that the first African-American to win an Olympic medal, the first woman to exercise her constitutional right to vote and a one-time Chief of Naval Operations for the U.S. Navy all have Hannibal connections? Well, you will after you listen to episode 20.

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E19 (Wait ... I can buy a church, a house AND a parking lot for that price?)

Our guest is Michael Gaines, the Executive Director of the Hannibal Arts Council. The Hannibal arts community works to make sure that anyone can be a contributing member of the arts community, from the very young to the not so young (even Megan and Harold).

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E18 (Just turn on the mic and see what happens)

This time around, we (literally) cover the waterfront. We cover the keys to Hannibal being the evolving destination it has become, not only for tourists, but for residents as well. And, we drop the F-Bomb ... several times.

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E17 (Bats don’t know states)

Our guest on episode 17 is Mary Lynne Richards, Marketing Coordinator with Hannibal Parks and Recreation. Mary Lynne is a big fan of podcasts in general, and has fulfilled a life-long dream (???) of getting to be on a podcast. We tell the story of Hannibal's parks, from the newest (and battiest), Sodalis Nature Preserve to the iconic Riverview Park. And, we also find out how many marathons Mary Lynne has run in her life.

 

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E16 (Steamboat’s a-comin’ ...and a-comin’ ... and a-comin’)

Over the last few years, Hannibal has become a destination for the large passenger ships that make their way up and down the Mississippi from July to October. In episode "sweet" 16, we give an overview of the phenomenon that is the river cruises and what attracts them - along with tourists from all over the world - to Hannibal, MO.

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E15 (Ghost Clowns, Adam’s Apples and No-Shows)

Episode 15 covers performers that came to Hannibal that we didn't know were coming, and a performer who was supposed to come to town and didn't (and who is now dead to Megan). And, whatever you do, always look for the Adam's Apple!

The Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E14 (Lear Jets, 8-Tracks and Country Music)

What do Lear Jets, eight-track tapes and award-winning country music have in common? Of course, the common thread is ... Hannibal MO! Join us for episode 14, proving once again that, as Mark Twain said, "All you need is ignorance and confidence, and success is sure."

The Hannibal Rivertown Review Podcast - S1E13 (What do Jiminy Cricket and Sherman Potter have in common?)

Episode 13 is a continuation of the discussion of people, real and fictional, who have called Hannibal home. We cover why you won't find a plaque at the home of a real-life Hannibal native (his family lived on a houseboat), and why you will find a plaque on a home that claims to be the residence of a fictional character. And ... ghost clowns??