Get IN. with Nate Spangle
Get IN. is the podcast focused on Indiana, and the stories of inspiring Hoosiers. Follow along as host Nate Spangle dives into all the things that make Indiana great.
Episodes
Why Indiana Isn't a Flyover State Anymore | Danny Lopez, Indiana State Representative (R)
On today's show I sat down with Danny Lopez, Indiana State Representative (House District 39) and President & CEO of Vincam Public Relations, about how sports drives economic development in Indiana. Lopez moved from Miami to Indiana in 2008 and was pulled into state leadership circles. He discusses talent retention through "boomeranging" graduates back to Indiana, the state's population growth ver
Why You Shouldn't Blindly Follow a Political Party | Lindsay Gramlich & Beau Bayh, Indiana Democratic Candidates
On today's show I sat down with Lindsay Gramlich, CEO of Girls Inc. of Greater Indianapolis and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana House District 39, and Beau Bayh, Marine Corps veteran, attorney, and 2026 Democratic candidate for Indiana Secretary of State. They discuss public service, getting young Hoosiers engaged in government, why to enter politics despite negativity, focusing on listening
The Car Dealer Who Caddied for Presidents and Built an IndyCar Team | Tom Kelley, Kelley Automotive Group
On today's show I chatted about everything automotive with Tom Kelley, president of family-owned Kelley Automotive Group, founded in Fort Wayne in 1952 by his father, Jim, the day Tom was born. Tom joined the business in 1974 after earning a business degree at IU and playing college golf, using the sport to build relationships with figures like Bobby Knight and George H.W. Bush. He explains how de
He Bought a Boat Dealership Doing $375K… Now It Does $23M | J Hurless, Reeder Trausch Marine
On today's show I sat down with J Hurless, co-owner of Indiana boating dealership and service company Reeder Trausch Marine. Hurless shares how he dropped out of high school, built a sales and leadership career at Ray Skillman until age 28, then bought Reeder Trausch in 2018 with little marine experience. The dealership had been a steady family business selling eight boats a year ($375K in 2017),
He Quit Comedy for 20 Years… Then Came Back at 48 | Chris Ryan, Comedian
On today's show I shared some laughs with Westfield-based comedian Chris Ryan, who returned to stand-up after a 20-year break. Ryan got his start in IU's Full Frontal Comedy in the mid-'90s alongside Straight No Chaser, training in Chicago improv at ImprovOlympic, and moving to Los Angeles in 1998 with $2,000 from a near-fatal car accident. In LA he worked at Paramount while pursuing stand-up, aud
How a Tech Entrepreneur Reshaped Indianapolis' Live Music Scene | Scott Kraege, Forty5, The Vogue, and Rock the Ruins
On today's show I sat down with Indianapolis entrepreneur and entertainment operator Scott Kraege, who shares his 18-year "overnight success" journey and today is a managing partner at Ivy Ventures, Forty5 partner, and co-owner of The Vogue Theatre, a concert venue in Broad Ripple. Kraege's journey started with him selling cell phones out of his car in 1999 to founding the enterprise device-manage
Can Bloomington Become the Midwest's Next Startup Hub? | John Fernandez, Amplify Bloomington
On today's show I sat down with John Fernandez, CEO of Amplify Bloomington and former Bloomington mayor and Obama administration economic development leader. Fernandez explains how the former Showers Brothers Furniture Factory site became an innovation hub through public-private partnerships, infrastructure investment, and entrepreneur-driven community building, expanding from The Mill to The Forg
"Dabblers Die." The Advice That Built Her Business | Jenn Schimmelpfennig, Pivot Brands
On today's show I sat down with Jenn Schimmelpfennig, founder and president of Indianapolis agency Pivot Brands. Pivot Brands launched in 2006 after Jenn built a brand-strategy segment inside Print Resources and spun it off with support from its owners. She describes learning business early from her father, starting her career post-9/11, and developing a strategy-first approach that uses research
The Chocolate Maker Who Built a $20 Million Dinosaur Museum | Mark Tarner, South Bend Chocolate Company & Indiana Dinosaur Museum
On today's show I sat down with Mark Tarner, founder of the South Bend Chocolate Company and the Indiana Dinosaur Museum in South Bend. Tarner grew up in Leesburg, moved to South Bend at 13, and learned candy-making from his father before leaving his dad's business at 28 to build a branded, higher-quality chocolate company. The South Bend Chocolate Company got its start in 1991 beginning with thre
He Made a List of Things That Rule… And It Went Viral | Evan Ochs, Stuff That Rules
On today's show I sat down with Indiana-based creator Evan Ochs, founder of "Stuff That Rules," a short-form series of daily videos sharing five overlooked joys as a practical gratitude habit. Ochs explains how the idea began with journaling after a weeknight beer, then evolved from early TikTok experiments into a reposted list video that unexpectedly went viral, leading him to double down on the
Why Dads Need to Show Up for More Than Games | Kelin Mark Sr. and Brother Thomas X-Williams, The Dad Difference
On today's show I sat down with Indiana educators and fathers Kelin Mark Sr. and Brother Thomas X-Williams about engaging dads in schools through their DADS Program (Dedication, Academics, Athletics, Discipline, Sacrifice) and "The Dad Difference." They describe how Mark's experience of not being contacted after his son was injured sparked a focus on making schools more welcoming to fathers beyond
Inside One of America's Best Small Towns | Chris Cail, Mayor of Tell City
Today's show is part of our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Tell City Mayor Chris Cail, who shares why Tell City is attracting residents, city investments, and more. Cail discusses Tell City's Swiss Colonization Society origins and founding in 1858, its planned wide streets and riverfront location, and legacy industries like Tell City Chair and woodworking, plus today's major employer
Why People Are Betting on This Midwest City | Ron Oler, Mayor of Richmond
Today's show is another special episode in our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Richmond Mayor Ron Oler, who covers Richmond's growth and what makes it a great place to live. Mayor Oler highlights Richmond's deep history like its location on the National Road, Underground Railroad connections tied to Quaker roots and Earlham College, and the Gennett Studio legacy as the birthplace of
From Movie Reviews to Millions of Views | Tom "Popcorn With Tom" Biddle, Content Creator
On today's show I sat down with social media content creator Thomas Biddle (@popcornwithtom) to discuss his rapidly growing social presence after starting in October 2025, evolving from movie rankings to "high T" list-style videos and monetizing through brand deals. Biddle shares his routine of posting up to five times daily for months without missing a day, learning through analytics, and advice
How an 87-Year-Old Midwest Company Keeps Reinventing Itself | Jack Walker, Walker
On today's show I sat down with Jack Walker, fourth-generation leader and president of Walker, an Indianapolis-based experience management consulting firm. It was founded as Walker Research in 1939 by Dorothy "Tommy" Walker and is now 87 years old. Jack shares the company's origins of door-to-door interviews about radio ads and grocery stocking, its expansion after his great-grandfather's sudden d
We Flew a Stranger to the Indy 500
Today's episode was recorded on Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where I sat down with James Ward, a filmmaker from London who Get Indiana flew 4,000 miles for his first-ever Indy 500. I explain how the "fly a stranger to the Indy 500" idea came about, James explains why he said yes despite thinking it could be a scam, and we discuss how we both tried to ensure the other wasn't dangero
Former LEGOLAND Execs were recruited for a $50M Midwest Resort | Sean "Mouse" Howard, SKYLAKE Adventures
On today's show I jumped into the deep end with Sean "Mouse" Howard, co-founder of SKYLAKE Adventures, a new year-round destination opening in Sheridan near US-31 and Grand Park on June 4. The SKYLAKE concept was inspired by France Park in Logansport and refined through visits to Lake Arvesta Farms and Land of Natura in Wisconsin Dells, emphasizing fun with no lines. The project is funded by local
How Indiana Farmers Feed the World | David Hardin, Hardin Farms
On today's show I sat down with David Hardin of Danville, Indiana, a sixth-generation hog farmer whose family has farmed the Hendricks/Marion County line since 1827. Hardin explains the newly renovated barn at Hardin Farms and early piglet care (warm temps, sanitation, weaning at 3–4 weeks and ~12–15 pounds), daily health checks, and judicious antibiotic use. We discuss farming economics as "price
How the Indy 500 Helped Launch Get Indiana
On today's show Cheyne and I preview Carb Day and the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the third year of the Get Indiana Tailgate in Turn 3 and the origin of "the Rig," which led to the launch of Get Indiana. I share tailgate highlights like sponsor partnerships, DJs, and the prize wheel with a $2,000 winner, and us hosting James Ward, a first-time Indiana visitor traveling nearl
His Family Lived in a Trailer So He Could Race | Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren
On today's show I made a pit stop with Christian Lundgaard, the 2022 NTT IndyCar Rookie of the Year and driver of the No. 7 car for Arrow McLaren, as he discusses his strong start to the season and momentum heading into the Indy 500. Lundgaard reflects on sacrifices from childhood karting in Denmark, including his family living in a trailer while racing across Europe, and his path through Formula
His Professor Said Racing Wasn't a Real Career | Ed Carpenter, ECR
On today's show I sat down with Indiana native, IndyCar driver, and team owner Ed Carpenter who talks about Indy 500 pressure, building an IndyCar team, and having Indiana pride. Carpenter raced USAC through high school and college, balancing racing while earning a marketing degree from Butler University, where he was even given a D by a professor for having an "unrealistic five-year plan." He deb
He Was 30 Laps Away From Winning the Indy 500 | Conor Daly, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing
On today's show I welcomed IndyCar driver Conor Daly to the studio to discuss the month of May, preparing for the Indy 500, his most recent Indy 500 finish, his current racing situation, and the business realities of IndyCar. Daly explains that despite having one of his best seasons that included beating his teammate and setting team points and finish records, he did not secure a full-time ride du
How a Burger Chain Survived 60 Years in the Restaurant Business | Perry and Blake Fogelsong, Clancy's Hospitality
On today's show I sat down with Perry and Blake Fogelsong of Clancy's Hospitality, a multi-generation, family-owned restaurant group operating seven restaurants across Indiana and Ohio. The company's start came in 1965 with Indiana Restaurant Hall of Fame member Carl Fogelsong's Clancy's Hamburgers double drive-thru burger concept that expanded to over 30 locations across four states, then decline
He Had to Win or His Racing Career Was Over | Pato O'Ward, Arrow McLaren
On today's show I jumped into the fast lane with IndyCar driver Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, who explains dropping out of school to pursue racing, opens up on falling just short of his dream of winning the Indy 500, and why he now calls Indiana home. O'Ward grew up in Monterrey, moved to San Antonio at age 11 due to security concerns, attended a military-institute school, and traveled early for k
The Bold Plan to Make Indiana America's Next Boom State | Chris Jensen, Scott Fadness & Andrew Greenwood, Central Indiana Regional Development Authority
On today's show I sat down with Noblesville Mayor Chris Jensen, Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, and Bargersville Town Council President Andrew Greenwood about how their fast-growing central Indiana communities gained national attention and why they formed the Central Indiana Regional Development Authority (CIRDA) to collaborate across 32 municipalities representing about 40% of Indiana's GDP. They di
He Started with $400… And Became an NBA Brand | Christian Resiak, Howl + Hide
On today's show I sat down with Christian Resiak, founder of Indianapolis leather goods brand Howl + Hide, launched in 2014 after he taught himself leatherwork. Resiak grew up near Michigan City's Lake Michigan shoreline, moved to Noblesville, and left Purdue after six months to pursue retail management roles in Peoria, Illinois and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he learned branding, merchandisi
The Man Behind $2 Billion in Motorsports Deals | Wes Zirkle, Zirkle Advisors
On today's show I sat down with Wes Zirkle, founder of Zirkle Advisors and an outside general counsel in sports and motorsports, about his unconventional legal path and major deal stories. He describes his start at CMG Worldwide, working in celebrity licensing and infringement, and doing an early motorsports deal with the 2001 Aerosmith Indy 500 car. He then joined Just Marketing Inc. (JMI), growi
Barstool Laid Him Off… Now He Has 1 Billion Views | Austin "Young Mantis" Taylor, Creator
On today's show I sat down with Austin Taylor, aka Young Mantis, a 29-year-old Fishers, Indiana content creator whose videos have surpassed 1 billion views. Young Mantis remembers starting with the "Ref Daddy" video while interning for Pat McAfee's Barstool Heartland, lessons about professionalism, and creating early YouTube satire about IUPUI. He then won Barstool Idol in 2018, adopted the Young
Why Indiana Is a Hidden Gem for Golf Trips | Josh Levitats, JEL Golf Travel
On today's show I sat down with Josh Levitats, founder and CEO of JEL Golf Travel, the only Indiana-based golf tour operator that builds golf trips and positions Indiana as a hidden-gem golf destination. Levitats shares how he got into golf at a young age, moved from Miami to Carmel, and began informally booking group golf trips in 2019 before officially launching his company in 2023. He explains
She Biked Across America… Only One City Felt Like Home | Kerry Thomson, Mayor of Bloomington
Today's show marks another episode in our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson at The Mill in the Trades District. Mayor Thomson shares how a 36-hour stop in Bloomington during a cross-country bike trip led her to move there and build a career in nonprofit leadership, including nearly 20 years leading Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and later IU's Cent
He Quit His Dream Job After 9 Months – Then This Took Off | Michael Green, Flags For Good
On today's show I sat down with Michael Green, founder of Flags For Good, a purpose-driven flag company that donates proceeds to social causes. Green shares how his background in branding and a 2019 TEDx talk led him to start the business as a side hustle, which grew through SEO and viral TikTok content and eventually prompted him to leave his Texas A&M athletics "dream job" after nine moFnths. We
The Third-Largest Parade in the U.S. – And Most People Miss It | Dave Neff, 500 Festival
On today's show I sat down with Dave Neff, the new president and CEO of the 500 Festival, a community and civic organization that produces events to enrich the lives of Hoosiers, drive community impact, and celebrate the spirit of the Indy 500. Neff dives into the organization's 70-year history, its origin inspired by the Kentucky Derby Festival, and his career path through Pacers Sports & Enterta
Why Celebrities Keep Coming to Muncie | President Mearns, Ball State University
Chirp chirp! On today's show I sat down with Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns to learn why he chose Ball State and Muncie, emphasizing education's transformational power, Ball State's residential campus, and the university's responsibility to support community growth. President Mearns explains Ball State's origins from the Ball Brothers' 1917 gift, its continuing strength in teac
The Life-Changing Call that Led Him to the World Cup | Bryce Campbell, USA Rugby
On today's show I sat down with retired USA Rugby center Bryce Campbell, who earned 48 caps, played over 100 pro matches, and most recently suited up for the Chicago Hounds before retiring in 2025 and returning to Indianapolis to help revive Kuntz Stadium. Campbell remembers discovering rugby at Broad Ripple Park with the Royal Irish, winning a national title, and playing club rugby at Indiana Uni
After Losing His Best Man, He Built Something Bigger | Tom Hanley, Nine13sports
On today's show I sat down with Tom Hanley, a Marian University alum and four-time track cycling national champion who founded Indianapolis nonprofit Nine13sports to get kids active and teach life skills through cycling. Hanley shares how he got into cycling as a kid, Marian's prominence in collegiate cycling, and his elite racing path before a tragic party-bus crash on his wedding day killed his
Get Indiana From Founding to the Future
On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to share a behind-the-scenes deep dive into Get Indiana's rapid growth, from its origins as a Powderkeg business podcast launched in March 2023 to a broader statewide media brand with a website, newsletters and socials launched in 2025. We outline the company's ecosystem, with almost 300,000 combined social followers across 10 social accou
How Can a Fast-Growing Town Keep Its Identity? | John Stehr, Zionsville Mayor
On today's show I sat down with Zionsville mayor John Stehr, who has prioritized the city's small-town identity despite its population more than doubling since 2010. A former TV journalist of 42 years and longtime WTHR anchor, Stehr was elected as the mayor of Zionsville in 2023 after running on better communication, civility, and responsible growth. He recalls his broadcasting path from Pittsburg
He Gave 10,000 Shoes to Kids in Need | Casey Crouse, New Shoe Day
On today's show I sat down with Casey Crouse, founder and executive director of New Shoe Day, about ending shoe insecurity for Hoosier youth so kids can move, participate, and thrive with dignity. Casey traces his life of service to the 2005 death of his sister Ashley, an IU Dance Marathon leader, and how launching Carmel High School Dance Marathon in her honor led him to IU and eventually becomin
Inside Indiana's Biggest Tech Night… and What's Changing for Startups | Chelsea Linder, TechPoint
On today's show I sat down with Chelsea Linder, VP of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at TechPoint, to preview the 27th annual Mira Awards (April 24 at the Palladium in Carmel), which spotlights Indiana's digital economy across innovation, talent, and community. Chelsea discusses TechPoint's mission, talent programs like the externship, and how the Mira Awards evolved into a larger gala as the eco
25 Million Gallons a Day – Panic vs. Reality | Steven Berube (Citizens Energy Group) and Dr. Bob Holden (Wessler Engineering)
On today's show I sat down with Steve Berube of Citizens Energy Group and Dr. Bob Holden of Wessler Engineering about water infrastructure needed for Lebanon's LEAP District. Citizens was asked in late 2024 to supply up to 25 million gallons per day to Lebanon, which currently uses under 5 million, with delivery planned at 2 MGD by 2027, 10 MGD by 2028, and 25 MGD by 2031. They explain Lebanon's l
He Started Selling Bacon Out of His Trunk… And It Took Off | Mark LaFay, Old Major Market
On today's show I sat down with Mark LaFay, founder of Old Major Market. Mark shares how he went from being a trained technologist from Purdue and concert promoter in the early 2000s, booking shows for bands like Paramore, My Chemical Romance, and Hatebreed, into building a meat business rooted in community and sustainability. After years in music, PR, and tech, he pursued meat in 2016 using a lea
From NBA Champion to Fighting for His Life | Scot Pollard, Ex-NBA Player
On today's show I sat down with retired NBA center Scot Pollard, who was a 2008 NBA champion with the Boston Celtics in his last of 11 professional seasons, which included a three-year run with the Indiana Pacers. Scot talks about his life from growing up poor in Utah and Del Mar, California, to becoming a star at the University of Kansas and being drafted 19th overall in 1997 by the Detroit Pisto
Indy's Final Four Weekend Guide
On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to preview Final Four weekend in downtown Indianapolis. At the end, we tried some sweet surprises from our friends at Glover's Ice Cream. We discuss why Indianapolis is an Elite March Madness host compared to other cities across the country. We then break down the four teams coming to Indy – UConn, Illinois, Michigan, and Arizona – highlig
The Team Behind the World's Largest NCAA Bracket | Marty Hill & Angela Hill, Sport Graphics & Section 127
On today's show I sat down with Marty Hill, president of Sport Graphics, and Angela Hill, president of Section 127, to explore how a family basement printing business started 40 years ago and evolved into a major sports branding and environmental graphics partner for events like the Final Four, Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, Indy 500, Big Ten championships and more. They discuss early clien
Ending 50 Years of Population Decline | Dan Ridenour, Muncie Mayor
On today's show I sat down with Muncie Mayor Dan Ridenour to talk about the city's history, current momentum, and quality-of-life strategy. Ridenour shares how Muncie's early economic development efforts attracted the Ball brothers in the late 1800s through access to natural gas, leading to major local institutions like Ball State University and Ball Memorial Hospital. He details his path from ban
The Small Town Company Sending Satellites to Space | Matthew Voss, NearSpace Launch
On today's show I sat down with Matthew Voss, president of NearSpace Launch, about growing an aerospace company started in a basement into a 20-person team that has built and delivered over 100 small satellites to orbit and flown more than 230 communications radios. Voss explains how NearSpace Launch leverages preexisting satellite constellations for more consistent satellite connectivity, support
The Experiment Bringing 20 College Students to Rural Indiana | Alex Downard, Community Foundation of Wabash County
On today's show I sat down with Alex Downard, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Wabash County. Alex shares how Wabash County is tackling population decline through quality-of-life investments, housing, and education. He also discusses Wabash's innovation history as the first electrically lit city and Mark Honeywell's roots, including the Honeywell Center's role in drawing visitors.
Why This Indianapolis Neighborhood Is Changing Fast | Sharon Clark and Marvin Smith, Aspire Higher
On today's show I sat down with Sharon Clark, founder of the Aspire Higher Foundation, and board member Marvin Smith about revitalizing Indianapolis' Near Northwest neighborhoods. After a 30-year collegiate volleyball coaching career at Butler, Clark transitioned into nonprofit leadership in 2023, building on years of grassroots community support. The effort centers on restoring an 1897 firehouse
She Helped Shape Art in Indianapolis | Joanna Taft, Harrison Center for the Arts
On today's show I sat down with Joanna Taft, executive director of the Harrison Center for the Arts and founder of Herron High School. Taft describes turning a nearly vacant 65,000-square-foot historic church building into a thriving arts hub supporting 400+ artists and eight rotating galleries. She shares how early First Friday openings grew from 100 to 1,000 attendees by leveraging "mavens," the
Quitting Corporate America to Becoming Full-Time Creators With 200M+ Views | Hallie and Suketu Patel, Half Past Chai
On today's show I sat down with Hallie and Suketu Patel, husband-and-wife creators behind the Half Past Chai podcast and SPatelProductions, who have garnered over 200 million views. They discuss Suketu's early viral Avon High School lip dub, how they met through cross country, his path from video-making to engineering, and their founding of a wedding-focused creative business that expanded into br
Indiana's 10 Oldest Restaurants, Concert Lineups Revealed in Indy and South Bend, and St. Patrick's Day Ideas
On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to discuss trending headlines, Indiana events, St. Patrick's Day weekend ideas, and more. Plus, I was joined by Cameron Sickafoose, who built a database of over 850 Indiana restaurants that have been open 30-plus years, including the Log Inn from 1825. We discuss Sweetwater founder Chuck Surack's group investing millions to build a 30–35,0
Managing Millions for Indiana Families | John Wortman, Valeo Financial Advisors
On today's show I sat down with John Wortman, co-founder and CEO of Valeo Financial Advisors, a firm founded in 2003 that has grown to over 100 certified financial planners managing over $12 billion. Wortman traces his early interest in markets from Evansville, explains disillusionment with cold-calling brokerage sales, and describes learning comprehensive financial planning at Oxford before leavi
They Build Homes Around the Way Families Live | Abbey and A.J. Robertson, aaNovo
On today's show I sat down with Abbey and A.J. Robertson, co-founders of aaNovo, a custom residential design-build firm in Indianapolis. A.J. shares his path from tech startup Yikes (phone-based hotel access) to self-taught finish carpentry after renovating family property, landing early work at 17, and eventually leaving tech in 2016 to start aaNovo with his wife Abbey. They discuss their first f
She Built a 20,000-Woman Friendship Community | FrancesMary Loughead, BFF Indy
On today's show I sat down with FrancesMary "FM" Loughead, a DePaul graduate who moved from downtown Chicago to Indianapolis in 2021 during COVID, initially living in Bloomington and later Brownsburg, Carmel, and Noblesville. With no local network and working remotely, FM struggled to make adult friends and began using Bumble BFF, which led her to start a Facebook watch party for The Bachelorette
She's Bringing a Taste of France to Indiana | Quynh Nguyen, Q's Wine Bar
On today's show I sat down with Quynh Nguyen, owner and general manager of Q's Wine Bar, a modern self-pour wine bar in Carmel's Village of West Clay. Q's Wine Bar was designed to make wine approachable through curated 2, 4, and 6‑ounce pours using dispenser technology. Nguyen shares her background as a competitive golfer who captained a boys high school team, earned the Evans Scholars caddie scho
How the #1 Tennis Player in the Nation Started Over | Jennifer Magley, The Basketball League
On today's show I sat down with Jennifer Magley, Chief Brand Officer of The Basketball League and Basketball Super League, to discuss her Indiana sports roots and elite tennis career. Magley shares her father David Magley's path from Indiana Mr. Basketball to the NBA, her tennis journey from IMG Academy to the University of Florida (including a national title, becoming #1 in the nation, and later
Touring with the Savannah Bananas | Stacee Alexander, Savannah Bananas
On today's show I sat down with Stacee Alexander (ring name "Space Cowboy") about his path from show choir at Franklin Central to independent professional wrestling and eventually joining the Savannah Bananas' viral Dad Bod Cheer Squad as a "Man-Nana" on the Banana Ball World Tour. Stacee recounts leaving Belmont University, investing in training, and grinding through low-paying bookings while wor
Shot at 19, Now He's Selling Out Shows | 2Kold, Pop the Balloon
On today's show I sat down with content creator and rapper Corey Tibbs Jr., professionally known as CeeJay2Kold and 2Kold, founder of the dating series Pop the Balloon. 2Kold began creating and posting dance videos online as a kid, and grew up primarily in Haughville on Indianapolis' near west side. His life changed when he was shot in the face at 19, spent three days in a coma and roughly 30 days
Faster Than Michael Phelps at 10 | Gabriel Brown
On today's show, I jumped into the deep end with 10-year-old competitive swimmer Gabriel Brown from Greenfield, Indiana. Gabe is the No. 1 ranked 10-year-old swimmer in the United States, has climbed the National Age Group rankings, and has set multiple Indiana 10-and-under records. We talk through Gabe's training routine, including swimming two hours a day six days a week, plus five additional we
$162M = 450 New Jobs, Record-Breaking Travel, and NFL Flag Coming to Grand Park
On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to discuss top headlines, Indiana events, Hoosier spring break staycation ideas, and more. We open with what we learned about Indiana this week, including an aerospace company in Upland building satellite equipment that flies on SpaceX rockets and the IHSAA high school wrestling tournament format. Next, we cover Junior Achievement's 2026 I
He Bet $350,000 on ClusterTruck at 62 | Joe Curtis & Janet Monroe, ClusterTruck
On today's show I sat down with Joe Curtis, the first franchisee in ClusterTruck history, and Janet Monroe, ClusterTruck's CEO, to talk about the company's new franchising chapter and the launch of ClusterTruck Carmel in February 2026. ClusterTruck is an Indianapolis-born delivery and pickup kitchen with made-to-order meals and proprietary software designed to get food delivered hot, fresh, and on
42,000 Reasons to Visit Newfields| Jonathan Berger, Newfields
On today's show I sat down with Jonathan Berger, Vice President of Marketing and External Affairs at Newfields, the cultural campus that includes the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the Lilly House, the gardens, and Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park. Berger explains why the 152-acre campus rebranded from "the IMA" to Newfields – rooted in the site's history of Oldfields and the Lilly family's "N
How He Built a $100m+ Media Giant | Earl Seals, N2 Company
On today's show I sat down with Earl Seals, co-founder of N2 Company, a media and marketing brand connecting businesses with neighborhoods across the U.S. Earl shares his journey from a small town in East Tennessee to founding a successful company. He credits his early entrepreneurial spirit, starting with mowing lawns and selling baby calves, and his transformative experiences through faith. He a
Building a Professional Sports Franchise from Scratch | Mary Kay Huse, Indy Ignite
On today's show I sat down with Mary Kay "MK" Huse, president and general manager of the Indy Ignite, Indiana's professional Major League Volleyball team. MK shares her journey from working in the tech industry to spearheading the establishment of the Indy Ignite amidst the growing volleyball scene in Indiana. She covers challenges and milestones in building a professional sports franchise from sc
How to Make Small Towns Attractive Places to Live, Work, and Play | Scott Lingle and Justin Clements
On today's show I sat down with Scott Lingle and Justin Clements, co-founders of Remodel Health and entrepreneurs, about their efforts to revitalize small towns in Indiana. Scott and Justin share their passion for investing in their respective communities of Danville and Martinsville, including current projects like opening a high-end restaurant in Danville and developing career training programs
$6M Project, Bears Stadium Rumors, & V-Day Recommendations
On today's show I sat down with one of my Get Indiana team members, Cheyne Reiter, to discuss top headlines, upcoming events, and Valentine's Day recommendations across Indiana. We began with something we learned about Indiana in January. We then shifted to upcoming events and what's in the news, including a $6 million incubator kitchen and pavilion in Logansport, the historical recognition of a W
Turning Grief into Fundraising for Cancer Awareness | Alex Baker, Ketchup to Cancer
On today's show I sat down with Alex Baker, a marathoner and cancer awareness fundraiser based in Brownsburg, Indiana. Alex shares the heart-wrenching experience of losing his wife Amanda to colorectal cancer in 2019 and how it inspired him to start 'Ketchup to Cancer,' a movement channeling his love of running and hatred of ketchup and cancer into fundraising for leading cancer research instituti
Boots and Business with Indiana's Western Wear Leader | Jeff Boone, Cowpokes
Giddy-up! On today's show I saddled up with Jeff Boone, co-owner of Cowpokes Work and Western, an established Western apparel retailer in Indiana. Jeff shares the origin story of Cowpokes, which began in 1993, and discusses the challenges and growth phases the business has experienced over the years. He also dives into the importance of community and the expansion of Cowpokes to a new location in
The ABA, the NBA Merger, and Former Players Waiting for Pay | Michael Husain, Filmmaker
On today's show I had a thorough discussion with documentary filmmaker and media producer Michael Husain about his latest project, 'The Waiting Game.' The 2024 film centers on the story of the Dropping Dimes Foundation, an Indianapolis-based nonprofit that supports former American Basketball Association (ABA) players who are now struggling financially and fighting for their pensions from the NBA.
What Does it Take to Win in College Sports? | Luke Bosso & Ben Howlett, IU Indy
On today's show I sat down with Luke Bosso, the director of athletics at Indiana University Indianapolis, and Ben Howlett, the head coach of IU Indy men's basketball. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in revitalizing IU Indy's basketball program and creating a culture of winning. Bosso and Howlett share their personal journeys, strategies for building a competitive team in the current
How NIL Deals Have Impacted College Sports | Kelleigh Fagan and David Holt, CCHA Law
On today's show I sat down with Kelleigh Fagan and David Holt from CCHA, a law firm with a 145-year history based in Indiana. Kelleigh, who pioneered the firm's nationally recognized sports law practice, and David, COO of CCHA, discuss the complexities of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) in college sports, the evolution of their practice, and Indiana's role in this evolving landscape. They share how NI
How a 15-Year-Old Made $25K in Two Months | Hunter Beale and Jackson Nunnery, High School Hustle
On today's show I sat down with Hunter Beale, executive director of High School Hustle, and Jackson Nunnery, a 15-year-old high school entrepreneur. Jackson shares how he started his power washing business, knocking on over 1,000 doors to earn more than $25,000 in just two months. He also talks about his plans for the future and the lessons he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey. The discussi
Transforming Butler's Entrepreneurship Program | Nick Smarrelli, Butler Entrepreneurship
On today's show I sat down with Nick Smarrelli, the director of Butler Entrepreneurship and a full-time professor at Butler University. Nick discusses his journey from a reluctant entrepreneur to CEO of multiple successful companies, his transition into higher education, and his vision for the future of entrepreneurship instruction at Butler. He explores the transformative initiatives at Butler, i
The Rise of Major League Volleyball and Women's Sports in Indiana | Lauren Bertolacci and Ainise Havili, Indy Ignite
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