I really enjoyed listening to this piece and really appreciate your take on the Heartland. I'm planning on listening to your series more often.

Given the premise of your series, I once visited a really great town called Alexandira, Indiana for a documentary film about the World's Largest Ball of Paint. It's a really interesting place and perfect subject for a show like yours.

Let me know if you're interested in learning more about Mike Carmichael and his Ball of Paint. :)

Keep up the great work.

This is such a wonderfully written and produced piece. Thanks so much for sharing it. The tone and production feels very much like This American Life.