The Heirloom Podcast

What Is Your Legacy? With Josh Nowell And Jim Rasberry

Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry dig into the meaning of legacy—from its ancient Latin roots to the everyday choices that define it. Jim reveals his unconventional “burial” plans, following a conversation about how small-town ripples, eternal perspective, and simple diligence can leave a mark that lasts for generations. Recorded at The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi.

From Elvis to Dolly with Ronnie McDowell

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Painting Hometown – A Creative Legacy with Adam Trest

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Artist and Home Town contributor Adam Trest joins Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry to talk creativity, small-town life, and how legacy often starts with a sketch. From murals to dinnerware, his work proves that art can shape a town—and outlive its maker. Recorded at The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi.

The Moms that make Home and Home Town

On this special Mother’s Day episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Erin Napier, Mallorie Rasberry, and Emily Nowell—three mothers and leaders behind Laurel, Mississippi’s revival—join us to talk about motherhood, memory, and the kind of legacy that’s built in everyday life, not on camera. As we say in this episode: you don’t teach legacy by talking about it—you teach it by living it.

HGTV Was NEVER the Plan

Before Home Town and HGTV, six friends—Ben and Erin Napier, Jim and Mallorie Rasberry, and Josh and Emily Nowell—believed Laurel’s story wasn’t finished.
In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, we revisit the early days: forgotten streets, late nights, small acts of faithfulness—and the belief that hard work without knowing the outcome can change everything.

A Big Storyteller- Ben Napier on what matters most

In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, we sit down with our good friend and fellow Laurel native, Ben Napier—builder, storyteller, and co-star of HGTV’s Home Town. But this isn’t about television or fame. It’s about how stories shape identity, build culture, and create a lasting legacy.
Ben reflects on growing up Southern, learning to build with his hands, and honoring the men who came before him. We talk about storytelling as a Southern art form—and how a life rooted in humility, faith, and purpose becomes the kind of story worth telling long after we’re gone.