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Episode 175: Chris Handberg, Indy Pride Jul 15, 2020

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In 1981, the first Indianapolis Pride event was hosted at the Essex Hotel downtown, where many attendees wore masks not to be recognized. Today, Indy Pride, Inc. hosts events with over 55,000 attendees led by Executive Director, Chris Handberg. In this episode, we learn Chris’s story, which begins with the recollection of him coming out while working as a youth pastor in Anderson. When his church community did not react positively to the news, he decided to resign and began working as a Family Violence Outreach Advocate at The Julian Center. He then moved to Indianapolis to work as a teacher and for the Domestic Violence Network before joining the Indy Pride board. During this time, the Indy Pride team recognized that it needed a full-time leader. Chris was encouraged to apply and has been with the organization as its first full-time employee for three years. Tune in to learn about how Indy Pride serves the LGBTQ community by providing resources for businesses to better support the community, by hosting numerous social events each year that create potentially life-saving social connections within the community, and by acting as a leader for LGBTQ rights. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Chris Handberg from Indy Pride.

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Episode 174: Straticos, Scott Abbott Jul 08, 2020

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We made the trek to Carmel to meet with Scott Abbott at his new Traction Optimization Studio. Scott describes himself as an architect, builder, and custodian of prosperous (and resilient) companies, leadership, and growth. With over 25 years of experience and expertise launching, operating, buying, and selling successful tech companies he has lead teams that generate billions in sales, service thousands of clients, and hired hundreds of employees. Scott was a finalist for the E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year Award, an Entrepreneur in Residence at Indiana University, and is the author of 3 books, including The Co+Factor, and the best-selling/award-winning Level-UP to Professional. It was a privilege to sit down and chat with Scott, enjoy!

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Episode 173: The End of an Era Jul 01, 2020

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“Do you want to start a podcast?” Over three years ago Fabian sent this text message to Jared. During the next 365 days, their new hobby quickly evolved from discussing their favorite bourbon and beer to telling the stories of people who are shaping Indianapolis. The change directed DRNK CLTR’s new mission: To inspire and strengthen communities through storytelling.

Over the last three years, the Drink Culture Podcast has grown to become a premier local podcast with 160,000+ lifetime downloads, forty-seven episodes with 1,000+ downloads, many wonderful listeners who were supportive of our every venture, live shows, and the addition of three vowels and seven incredible team members: Hayley, Jeff, Michelle, Cole, and Tim.

During this time, we received support from our community, our families, complete strangers, local leaders, Patrons, and local businesses. We are still moved by each gesture of support, so thank you. Your encouraging words, willingness to take a chance on us, and passion for our mission allowed us to produce 170+ consecutive weekly episodes. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

We are grateful for our community’s support and are proud of what we’ve accomplished, but it’s time for this chapter in our lives to come to a close. Not because we don’t believe in our mission and won’t carry it with us in every action, every day. But, because our lives are evolving. We’ve had babies, graduated college, changed jobs, built new relationships, and more during the last three years. We can’t keep up the side hustle forever.

Drink Culture is ending. It’s tough. But, the growth and strength of the people who believe in our community will never end. Go explore! Be a champion! Share the message in the city we’ve all built together.

Drink Culture. Know Your City. We’re Out.

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Episode 172: Nomad Rides, Daniel Jones & Michael McHugh Jun 24, 2020

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What if an Uber ride only cost $5.50? Now it can with Nomad Rides. Daniel Jones and Michael McHugh join us to share about Nomad Rides. A story that ranges from dressing up as cows to attending the startup accelerator Y-Combinator. Daniel and Michael were always freelancing as students at IU and as roommates often found themselves staying up late talking through new business ideas. The first idea that came to fruition was an app for students to connect with freelancers. When it did not take off, they began looking for business ideas that would create more engaged customers. One of which was a milk delivery service named the Milk Mooovers. Another, a commission-free rideshare model that would differentiate them from other rideshare companies. When Nomad Rides (at that time, B-Town Rides) launched, they quickly realized they were successfully meeting a huge need for IU students. Daniel and Michael took Nomad Rides full-time in February of 2019, and after a wildly successful Little 500 weekend, they reached out to contacts for funding that could help in legitimizing the business. A two-sentence email to Y-Combinator Partner Michael Seibel landed them acceptance into the well-known incubator program. Now, they spend time traveling the midwest to launch Nomad Rides in Big 10 college towns. Tune in to learn: what it is like to attend a start-up accelerator in Silicon Valley, how Daniel and Michael plan on making Nomad Rides a top rideshare brand, and how they have created a commission-free rideshare business that is sustainable for its stakeholders. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Daniel Jones and Michael McHugh from Nomad Rides.

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Episode 171: Mina Starsiak Hawk, Two Chicks and a Hammer Jun 19, 2020

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Mina Starsiak Hawk is the co-founder of Two Chicks and a Hammer, Inc. She began rehabbing homes in 2007 when Mina bought a house that needed a lot of love. Mina had just graduated from Indiana University. All her friends had grown up jobs, and with a need to also feel like a grown up she purchased her first home with the help of her mom, Karen. The two were not only able to renovate the house but also discovered a passion for home renovation. They were bitten by the renovation bug and Two Chicks and a Hammer was born. Mina and Karen would work on 2-3 houses a year when they had downtime between their day jobs as a lawyer and waitress.

Two Chicks and a Hammer now focuses on renovating homes in Fountain Square, Bates Hendricks, and the surrounding areas. Throughout their work in Indianapolis, Two Chicks and a Hammer found that they could do well by doing good in their neighborhood! This drives the business and mission statement for Two Chicks and a Hammer, to 'Revitalize Indianapolis One Property at a Time'.

In 2014, the company was found by High Noon Entertainment, who filmed a pilot for HGTV. The pilot aired in May 2015 under the name “Two Chicks and a Hammer” on HGTV. In July of 2015, we began filming the first season of the show now known as “Good Bones”.

With Karen retiring from the business in 2019, Mina now works on renovating homes full time and is able to complete around 14 houses a year! They are now in the process of filming the fifth season of Good Bones which will be on HGTV in early 2020.

Drink deeply of the culture that surrounds you with Mina Starsiak Hawk, Two Chicks and a Hammer and HGTV’s, Good Bones.

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Episode 170: Newfields, Josh Ratliff & Lindsay Jo Whirley Jun 17, 2020

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Tuck in your napkin because this week’s episode is about one of our favorite art forms, food! For this episode, we are joined by Josh Ratliff and Lindsay Jo Whirley from the Culinary Arts team at Newfields. The Culinary Arts team is responsible for the fun, seasonal pop-up events, including Pop-up: Pie and Pop-up: Noodle Shop, and everyone’s favorite summer outing, The Beer Garden. Neither Josh and LJ intended to work in the culinary industry. Josh studied music, and LJ planned to attend Law School. During school, they both had side jobs at restaurants and fell in love with the team-centric atmosphere during shifts and working in hospitality. Now Josh, a Certified Sommelier, and Lindsay, a Certified Cicerone, craft the perfect combinations of foods and drinks for Newfields’ guests. Tune in as we learn what Culinary Art is, how Newfields has rebranded to reach new audiences, and about Newfields’ plans for reopening The Garden, The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park, and The Beer Garden to the public on June 25th. Drink deeply of the culture that surrounds you with Josh Ratliff and Lindsay Jo Whirley from Newfields.

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Episode 169: Guggman Haus Brewing Co., Courtney and Derek Guggenberger Jun 10, 2020

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Guggman Haus Brewing Co. is not only a mash-up of its founders’ last names but is also an homage to Indiana’s rich racing history. Courtney and Derek Guggenberger join us to share the story of Guggman Haus, which they opened with Courtney’s twin sister and her husband, Abby and Ryan Gorman. After college, the Guggenbergers moved to Germany, and the Gormans moved to Colorado - both areas where they experienced strong beer cultures. The Guggenbergers began home brewing and were joined by Abby and Ryan when they all moved to Indianapolis. They may have known that they would eventually open a brewery since Courtney believes they thought about it every day for five years. What they could not foresee was making history by restoring a famous Indy 500 landmark for their taproom - the Boyle Racing headquarters. Take a sip as Courtney and Derek share the secrets behind making flavorful yet drinkable beer, Why they are undertaking an incredible renovation project to preserve Wilbur Shaw’s legendary racing success, and how the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was almost left as a field of weeds after WWII. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Courtney and Derek Guggenberger from Guggman Haus Brewing Co.

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Episode 168: Sun King Brewery May 20, 2020

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Pour a glass and listen to the dynamic duo behind the beer in every Hoosier's fridge, Clay Robinson and Dave Colt from Sun King Brewing Company. While standing in their barrel room, they share the stories behind the name Big Tickle ("Everyone loves tickling!"- Clay), the creation of the twist-top can, and how Sun King Brewery has been managing during the pandemic when they went a whole week without brewing a beer. Since we cannot currently enjoy a Wee Mac, Osiris, or Sunlight Cream Ale with our friends in one of their four taprooms, Sun King Brewery is ensuring we are all able to quarantine happily with our favorite brews by offering curbside pickup. Sun King Brewery is also releasing hand sanitizer, which will be necessary for when they find themselves eating their way out of a pizza and cherry pie. They even taco-about a new food partnership in their downtown taproom. It will guac your world, so you better tune in. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Clay Robinson and Dave Colt from Sun King Brewing Company.

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What We Tasted… Sun King BreweryBig Tickle 666: Sympathy for the Devil

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Episode 167: Matt Lamping, 8th Day Distillery May 13, 2020

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Join us for another round with Matt Lamping, an owner of the artisan distillery and cocktail bar 8th Day Distillery. When you first heard Matt’s story, there were only three full barrels behind him and his brother and co-owner Mason. Nearly two years later, the artisan distillery offers a line of full-flavored spirits, including multiple flavors of rum, gin, whiskey, and even absinthe and a cocktail bar. 8th Day Distillery’s goal is to educate the community about how awesome spirits are and expose people to cocktail making. Therefore, since the COVID-19 restrictions, 8th Day Distillery has been working tirelessly to provide fresh cocktails for home, including releasing their newest creation, Gin & Tonic in a can. In a few months, you may even see a collab with a very familiar group. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Matt Lamping of 8th Day Distillery.

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What We Tasted…8th Day Distillery Canned Gin and Tonic

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Episode 166: Dr. Kurt Phillips, City Way Animal Clinics & Square Cat Vinyl May 06, 2020

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Kurt Phillips is an Indy staple – he owns City Way Animal Clinics, which will be opening it’s newest location in Irvington in May, co-founded Square Cat Vinyl in Fountain Square, and most recently, started a passion project called All Decades Club that connects men of all ages. And yet, in a time of COVID-19, it's not just his businesses that have been impacted. Kurt shares how it felt to have both his wife and him experience COVID-19 symptoms, and how they both implemented yoga, meditation, breathing techniques and fresh air to speed their recovery. And it was important for Kurt to get better – as a veterinarian since 1996, he’s very much an essential worker. “To be essential is something I’m very proud of, but it worries me and our team every single day.” Once this is all over, expect to find Kurt at one of his favorite spots around town - Union 50 and the Dugout. In the meantime, listen through to the end to get Kurt’s music, movie, TV, and book recommendations!

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