Amy Goodmurphy (CW’s Wild Cards) joins Mark and Ryan for this inaugural video podcast, to tell them about the characters of North Vancouver, including Screwy Louie and Jason Priestly. She builds a library for our town and puts on a full costume to embody town busy body, Judy Campbell.
What this episode established
In this episode, the show explores the local legends surrounding the river, introducing the fearsome figure of Screwy Louie and the dares associated with his bridge and mysterious lifestyle. Be careful, Screwy Louie may steal your girl
Amy Goodmurphy joins the show to discuss her upbringing in North Van and Salmon Arm, recount her first-ever crabbing adventure, and perform as a spiritual counselor mediating a tense domestic dispute involving local gossip and Judy Campbell.
A romantic date takes a turn for the worse when a car breakdown and a series of mysterious noises turn a trip across the Lewis Bridge into an encounter with Screwy Louie.
Judy Campbell meets with Mayor Worm to lobby for a monthly proclamation for her 'Spring' mixer, a move that highlights her ambition and her specific social dynamic with town leadership. During the exchange, she reveals the chaotic reality of her household, including her disdain for her husband’s lineage and the startling fact that they lack basic amenities like toilet paper. The hosts and Amy Goodmurphy sit down to discuss Judy Campbell's reputation for sharing local gossip.
Judy Campbell successfully negotiates the establishment of a monthly "Spring" mixer. Judy's Spring Hot Mixer is a staple of the Town social calendar. Organized by local resident Judy Campbell, this monthly community event serves as a regular fixture for the area.
The Library is the setting for our introduction to Tron Campbell (aka. The Muffle Man). His attempts to check out a book without a library card are a point of contention.
Tron Campbell appears in this episode as a resident who visits the library with the goal of checking out a book without the hassle of signing up or obtaining a library card. He attempts to downplay his nickname from an appearance in a commercial.
This episode establishes Indigo Extraterrestrial as a local psychic and a bit of a gossip. A reading with Rick turns into an impromptu therapy session for Rick Campbell.
Rick Campbell is introduced as a local resident whose life is considered a mess by the community. The group gets into the messy state of Rick, reflecting on the idea that he might actually need to hear some hard truths about his life.