Country music legend Ronnie McDowell joins Josh and Jim in Laurel for The Heirloom Podcast. He shares stories from 48 years on the road—from paying tribute to Elvis, to singing with Conway, to recording with Dolly Parton—Ronnie has found himself in the middle of country music history, with a story for every mile.
Whether you grew up on country music or just love a good story, this episode is a reminder that legacy surrounds us—even alone in the pickup on a brisk fall drive, when the radio rattles out those old songs that make us smile and remember the ones we love.
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Where Good Things Grow with Erin Napier
What role does creativity play in building a legacy? For Erin Napier—artist, author, and co-host of HGTV’s Home Town—it’s the seed that starts it all.
In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Erin to talk about the power of imagination, the early days of Laurel’s revitalization, and why small towns demand creativity. From purple dinosaurs to downtown murals, Erin reflects on how storytelling, design, and perseverance helped transform her hometown into something beautiful.
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The Heirloom Podcast: Surviving Kamikazes with Jimmy Bass
On this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, filmed at The Heirloom in Laurel, Mississippi, hosts Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with 98-year-old WWII Navy veteran Jimmy Bass. After surviving a kamikaze strike aboard USS Harding during the Battle of Okinawa, Jimmy returned home, suited up for high school football, and won the Shrimp Bowl—building a legacy of faith, family, and freedom in small-town Mississippi.
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Hometown Hospitality with Mallorie Rasberry
HGTV designer, entrepreneur, and hospitality visionary Mallorie Rasberry joins Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry to share how welcoming others well can transform a town. From a backyard guest cottage to The Heirloom Hotel, Mallorie reflects on how care and intention in hosting can leave a lasting legacy. Recorded at The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi.
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THE PARACHUTE DRESS: The Legacy of Liberation
Filmmaker Christian Taylor and LTJG Hunter J. Taylor join Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry at The Heirloom Hotel to share the powerful true story behind The Girl Who Wore Freedom. At the heart is Danièle “Dany” Patrix Boucherie, a young girl who wore a parachute dress to the first D-Day commemoration in Normandy. Her story reflects the enduring gratitude of the French people—and the legacy of freedom still celebrated in Normandy.
At The Heirloom in Laurel, Mississippi, we are passionate about legacy. How can everyday people, through everyday living, leave a lasting impact?
Join Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry as they explore stories of grit, faith, craftsmanship, and calling. From astronauts to artists, soldiers to builders, dads to doctors—everyone is working to build something worth passing down.
Rooted in a lasting worldview and grounded in community, this show invites you to slow down and reflect:
What are you building that will be treasured as an heirloom?
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