Explore Local is a web series built on a simple truth: small businesses hold some of the most compelling stories out there.

Our guest host dives in—chatting with owners and customers, rolling up their sleeves, and letting viewers peek behind the curtain at what makes each place uniquely awesome. One episode might find the host crafting tacos in a bustling kitchen, the next changing a tire at a local lube shop, or hunting down the perfect shirt in a neighborhood clothing store.

While the host and owner talk shop about how the business actually runs (and the occasional frustrations that come with ownership), the spotlight always stays on the fun, the passion, and the personality that set these spots apart.

The result? Entertaining episodes that don’t just celebrate local businesses—they help them grow by showing the world just how special they really are.