The Heirloom Podcast

There is so much to celebrate in this final episode. We got the sign. We built beautiful rooms. We overcame floods. We reached milestones we had dreamed about for years. Most, importantly, we learned that a group friends who stick together can accomplish about anything.

What did it really take to open the Scotsman USA Kitchen store and build a manufacturing company in small-town Mississippi? In this episode of The Heirloom Podcast, Josh Nowell and Jim Rasberry sit down with Mallorie Rasberry and Emily Nowell to talk through Episode 2 of Inn This Together on HGTV and the story behind Scotsman Manufacturing, Laurel Mercantile, and the opening of the Scotsman USA Kitchen store. From starting a factory in Laurel, Mississippi, to designing the retail space, building American-made products, and watching craftsmen see their work displayed for the first time, this episode gives a closer look at the people, risks, and hard work behind the project.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In episode two of The Heirloom Podcast, we sit down with retired Navy Colonel Craig Ziemba—fighter pilot, combat veteran, and longtime wingman to our first guest, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore. Craig brings us down from space into the cockpit to reflect on what it means to live a life of service, sacrifice, and steady faith. He’s logged over 11,000 flight hours, completed eight combat tours, and landed jets on aircraft carriers in the dead of night—but the most impressive part of Craig’s story isn’t on his résumé. It’s the legacy of faith and friendship he’s built along the way.