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Bonus Episode: Casted, Lindsay Tjepkema, Adam Patarino, and, Zachary Ballenger Feb 28, 2020

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A company has launched in Indianapolis that is solving our podcast's greatest pain point - marketing our content! Casted is the first B2B podcasting platform, and it is made right here in Indianapolis lead by Lindsay Tjepkema, Adam Patarino, and Zachary Ballenger. The cofounders join us to share how Casted was conceptualized, which was partially from their love of podcasting, but mostly from seeing a need for a more straightforward method for gaging podcasts' success and repurposing content. Tune in with us to learn about their individual stories from quitting their jobs and raising funding, to launching the platform. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Lindsay Tjepkema, Adam Patarino, and Zachary Ballenger from Casted. Learn about Casted

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Episode 156: Gary Brackett, Stacked Pickle Feb 26, 2020

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If you read a highlight reel of Gary Brackett’s career, you would likely assume that he was met with little challenge. Gary was a 2x MVP at Rutgers, won a Super Bowl, was captain of the Colts for five years, and now runs a successful restaurant franchise, Stacked Pickle. However, the theme of his story is instead a constant pursuit through adversity. Gary’s parents refinanced their home twice to pay for him to be the first college graduate in the family. When they called to inform him they could no longer afford Rutgers, he successfully negotiated a scholarship with the football coach. Starting that moment, he worked hard to be more than a walk on player. He quickly became starter and 2X MVP. From Rutgers, he climbed from 4th-string-free-agent at the Colts to five-year captain, all while managing three significant family deaths in 16 months. Gary was enjoying retirement from nine years in the NFL when his daughter presented another challenge: “What are you going to be when you grow up?" He decided to attend George Washington University to earn an executive MBA, and entered into a partnership with the previous owner of Stacked Pickle in 2011. By 2013, he purchased the company and grew it to currently ten locations with seven franchises. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Gary Brackett from the Stacked Pickle.

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Episode 155: Chris LaFave, Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library Feb 19, 2020

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“You can go to tremendous places through literature.” Chris LaFave, the Curator of the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library, takes that thought to a new level with his career story. Chris’ first experience with Vonnegut was Breakfast of Champions in college at Ball State. Therefore, when his mom called him as he was driving past a library to share that Kurt Vonnegut had died, he took it as a sign to read more of his novels. That night he stayed up until 7 a.m. reading Welcome to the Monkey House. His love for libraries and reading drew him to then pursue Library Science at IUPUI. As his life story continues, the beginning quote reigns more truth because a few years later a friend called him and said, “Remember complaining about how we would only stay in Indy under certain circumstances, and you said ‘when they open some sort of Kurt Vonnegut Museum?’” It seems no coincidence that Chris is now the epicenter of all things Vonnegut. Turn the page to learn true stories about Kurt Vonnegut and how the museum is integrating Vonnegut’s works into improving the community. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Chris LaFave from the Kurt Vonnegut Museum & Library.

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What we tasted at PROVIDER...Irish Coffee The Strange Bird Branca Menta Flat White Whiskey Carajillo

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Episode 154: Ira Glass, This American Life Feb 14, 2020

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After 25 years on the air, Ira Glass, host of the iconic show This American Life, joins us for a conversation about his career, stage show Seven Things I’ve Learned, and the one time he did a magic trick for Michael Jackson. Ira’s principal show This American Life is frequently credited for the rise of the storytelling industry and podcasting as a form. However, Ira found his way to blockbuster success by stepping up the ladder as anyone else would. In this special episode, Ira shares behind the scenes stories of This American Life and how it has evolved since the rise of social media. We even debate if success is based on fate or hard work, and if vegan sour cream should even exist. To listen to Ira’s life lessons in person, watch his show Seven Things I’ve Learned at Butler University on February 22nd. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Ira Glass from This American Life. Learn more about This American Life Buy Tickets to Ira Glass at Clowes Memorial Hall

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Episode 153: Scott Jones, Eleven Fifty Academy Feb 12, 2020

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If you have read Scott Jones' resume, you know he never stops innovating. Living out the mantra "Whatever it freaking takes," Scott has been a leader in the tech industry since his twenties. Scott was born in Louisville and moved to Indianapolis with two years left of high school. With the initial desire to be a doctor, Scott then began school at Indiana University. His curiosity about how the world and technology works resulted in six years in Bloomington with plenty of credits, but not enough in one major. Still hungry to learn more, Scott maneuvered his way into M.I.T. without an undergraduate degree. It was across the street from M.I.T. that Scott and his business partner Greg Carr founded their famous voicemail technology. Although Boston Technology was a great success, Scott never stopped using technology to solve problems. Now, Scott is well known for ventures, including ChaCha, Gracenote, Precise Path Robotics, and Eleven Fifty Academy. Not to mention his MTV Cribs worthy smart house. Tune in to learn about Scott's voicemail technology, what happened to ChaCha and its data, and how Scott is evolving Indianapolis' tech ecosystem with Eleven Fifty Academy. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Scott Jones from Eleven Fifty Academy.

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What we tasted...Shantawane Rhizomatic Ginger Beer Lime Leaf Latte Thai Chai

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Episode 152: Heartland Film, Craig Prater Feb 05, 2020

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What do Indianapolis, Bangkok, Palm Springs, Cabo San Lucas, and Cape Town all have in common? Their international film festivals were all started with the help of Craig Prater. Craig, now the president of the Heartland International Film Festival, grew up in Fillmore, Missouri. When he was young, his grandmother would lift him up on the sofa, give him a movie magazine, and say, “Look at all these movie stars. You’ll need this someday.” She was right. After college at Northwestern Missouri State, Craig moved to Palm Springs and worked on Sonny Bono’s political campaigns. Craig’s career in film festivals began when Sonny, then the mayor of Palm Springs, wanted to start an international film festival in Palm Springs. From there, Craig then traveled all over the world to launch other film festivals. Tune in to learn about the prestige of the Heartland International Film Festival, the cultural differences in how the arts are supported, and the logistics of starting a film festival. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Craig Prater from Heartland International Film Festival.

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What we tasted...

Rosé Spritz
Branca Menta Flat White
Pistachio Latte
Coffee & Rum

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The Monthly, Weekly: Vic’s Back!,The $550 Million Flub, & A Taste of St. Louis Jan 30, 2020

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Episode 151: Indiana Sports Corp, Ryan Vaughn Jan 29, 2020

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When did the phrase “Indiana. Where Champions are Crowned.” become a staple of Indianapolis? It started in 1979 with the formation of Indiana Sports Corp, the first sports commission in the country. Its current president, Ryan Vaughn, shares his story and the story of Indiana Sports Corp with us over alcohol-less beers. The Indianapolis-native realized that after a lifetime of pursuing law, he needed two things to be successful. One, to be busy. And two, to be of service to the community. At 27, Ryan was on the City Council and began working in politics until 2014 when Allison Melangton called him about the open presidential position at Indiana Sports Corp. After accepting her offer, Ryan quickly acclimated to how sports, politics, and current events are intertwined when only a few months in he was fighting to promote the Final Four through the RFRA controversy. Today, Ryan is busy with the #INthegame campaign, which is the observance and celebration of twenty substantial sporting events in Indianapolis over the next two years, and supporting the city on twelve different boards. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Ryan Vaughn from Indianapolis Sports Corp. Learn about Indiana Sports Corp! Review the episode on iTunes, Twitter, and Facebook! Join our community on Patreon!

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What we tasted...Heineken 0.0% Guinness Kaliber Kevita Blackberry Hops Kombucha

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The Monthly, Weekly: $435K Roundabout Art; Ode to Divorce; Slushy Brew Brouhaha Jan 23, 2020

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BIG STORY: https://www.ibj.com/articles/artistic-tensions SHAMELESS PLUG: https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/longform/divorce-planting-my-flag FABIAN'S OBSESSION: 450 North Brewing Quality Control Issues https://www.goodbeerhunting.com/sightlines/2020/1/18/has-450-north-addressed-its-quality-control-issuesand-does-anyone-care JULIA'S OBSESSION: The New Generation of Self-Created Utopias https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/16/t-magazine/intentional-communities.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share MIKE'S OBSESSION: Mike Pence's subservience https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/youre-a-bunch-of-dopes-and-babies-inside-trumps-stunning-tirade-against-generals/2020/01/16/d6dbb8a6-387e-11ea-bb7b-265f4554af6d_story.html

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Episode 150: Redux, Reuben Zielinski & Matt Hay Jan 22, 2020

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We have all felt the gut-wrenching realization that our electronic device is floating in the washing machine. Founder Reuben Zielinski and Director of Audiology Sales Matt Hay share how Redux is saving our devices and revolutionizing the hearing device industry. Redux is a vacuum chamber that lowers the boiling point of water by reducing vacuum pressure and, therefore, taking out all of the moisture in your wet devices. Reuben, an owner of over 20 patents already, used his background in engineering at IBM to create Redux after his neighbor’s wife locked her phone in a front-load washer. Matt joined Redux to support its expansion beyond drying cell phones to hearing devices. He was perfect for the position because he has felt the pain of getting hearing aids wet for the last fifteen years. Tune in to learn how you can take advantage of Redux’s technology, how the technology works, and how it will help those with hearing aids save time and money and reduce moments of deafness. Drink deep of the culture that surrounds you with Reuben Zielinski and Matt Hay from Redux.

Learn about Redux! Review the episode on iTunes, Twitter, and Facebook! Join our community on Patreon! What we tastedDeschutes Fresh Squeezed IPA Brewdog Hazy Jane IPA Metazoa Hoppopotamus IPA

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