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On today's show I sat down with Matthew Purkey, President and CEO of Josiah White's in Wabash, Indiana, a 175-year-old nonprofit founded on 800 acres to provide opportunities for every child. Purkey explains their Christ-centered mission and statewide services, including residential programs (PATH for behavioral issues, MAP for unhealthy sexual choices, and TREK for long-term substance abuse), serving youth ages 13–17 referred by DCS and juvenile probation, plus family preservation, foster care licensing, and fatherhood engagement. He shares key statistics about students' family instability and trauma, describes the holistic campus approach (therapy, on-site school, work stipends, and certifications), and recounts his own journey from legal trouble to the Marine Corps and nonprofit leadership. Our conversation highlights the need for transitional housing after age 18, the impact of hope, and why Purkey chose Indiana and Wabash as home. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Origins of Josiah White's and Its Mission - Josiah White's Residential Programs - Family Instability and Traumas for Students Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (use code GETIN at checkout for $5 off orders of $25 or more) Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Hope For Kids 01:16 Guest Introduction: Matthew Purkey, Josiah White's 02:26 Origins Of Josiah White's 03:32 Mission Today 04:13 Residential Programs 06:02 Who They Serve 10:28 Campus Life Explained 13:31 Jobs And Certifications 15:18 Matthew Backstory 16:24 Marine Corps Turning Point 17:52 Deployments And Haiti 20:29 PTSD And New Mission 27:15 Nonprofit Career Path 30:20 Travel Burnout 31:05 Finding Josiah White's 32:27 Mission and Scale 34:18 Foster Care Reality 37:51 Ethan Wells Story 40:52 Why Rural Healing 44:51 Fatherhood Engagement 48:02 Graduating From the Back 50:10 Leading With Authenticity 53:49 Indiana Home and Advice 58:08 Rapid Fire Favorites Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Tom Askey, fair chair of the 2026 Penrod Arts Fair, and Ryan Stephens, 2025 fair chair and current president of the board, to discuss the nearly 60-year Penrod Arts Fair at Newfields, founded as a fundraiser to help build the Indianapolis Museum of Art and now the country's largest single-day art fair. They explain how the 100% volunteer-run organization recruits members under 30, runs a juried selection process for roughly 1,000 artists (about 50% from out of state and all 50 states represented over time), hosts five stages with hundreds of performers alongside food vendors, and welcomes approximately 20,000 patrons annually. Penrod has given nearly $5 million in grants and recently awarded over $315,000 across 90+ organizations, supporting efforts like Riley Art Therapy and school music programs. They also discuss the Legacy Fund for transformational public art projects, including the Gavin sculpture and an inventory of Broad Ripple public art. Visit https://www.penrod.org/arts-fair/#tickets to learn more about the Penrod Arts Fair on Sept. 12. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The History of Penrod - Penrod's Grant Program and Legacy Fund for Public Art - The 2026 Penrod Arts Fair Thank you to our partners: Greek's Pizzeria Rohrman Automotive Group Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Art Gives Cities Soul 01:11 Meet Penrod Leaders 02:13 How Penrod Began 04:20 Why It Endured 05:01 Scale of the Fair 06:51 Volunteer Engine 10:09 Artists Nationwide 11:31 Art Sales and Fees 13:05 Why Art Matters 16:58 Grant Impact Stories 21:50 What to Expect at Penrod 24:55 Why Join Before 30 25:48 Volunteer Leadership Lessons 27:44 Fair Day War Stories 28:23 Fair Day Impact 28:53 Traffic and Parking Fixes 30:21 Volunteering Beyond Your Day Job 31:21 Where Penrod Gets Its Name 32:19 Legacy Fund Big Projects 34:45 Why Public Art Matters 41:46 Why Indiana Home 43:00 Tell City First Visit 45:00 Hidden Gems Picks 47:01 Favorite Indiana Memories 50:10 Penrod Dates and Tickets Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Zachary Spicer, founder and CEO of Indiana-based Pigasus Pictures, about making independent films in Indiana and the upcoming feature "Little Five," inspired by the first Women's Little 500 in Bloomington in 1988. Spicer shares his path from IU Bloomington and early acting training in New York to producing seven Indiana-shot features with major festival premieres and distribution through platforms like Netflix and Lionsgate Films. He explains how a long-standing friendship led Anne Hathaway and her company to join "Little Five". They discuss turning Bloomington into 1988, the economic impact of film production, Indiana's limited tax incentives, and Spicer's goal to grow the state's film ecosystem, plus his favorite Indiana memories and local hidden gems. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Founding and Filmmaking of Pigasus Pictures - Film Premieres and Distribution Through Netflix and Lionsgate Films - Anne Hathaway's Involvement in "Little Five" - What Makes Indiana an Underrated Place to Film Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Women's Sports Breakthrough 01:18 Guest Introduction: Zachary Spicer, Pigasus Pictures 02:17 Indiana Roots and DePauw 02:43 From Archaeology to Acting 03:52 Early Filmmaking Spark 04:58 New York and Anne Hathaway 08:48 Little Five Movie Story 12:23 Full Circle Indiana Moment 17:21 Anne's Role and Big Cast 20:09 Shooting on Film in 1988 23:24 Why Film in Indiana Anyway 25:15 Indiana Film Workforce 27:01 Economic Ripple Effects 28:26 First Breakthrough Film 30:05 Indie Film Economics 30:53 The Duel Premiere Magic 31:51 Little Five Premiere Plans 32:47 Release Timeline Reality 33:27 Make Great Work 34:48 Dreams Aren't Dumb 35:50 Stars Love Bloomington 38:55 Love Letter Details 40:37 Why Indiana Home 42:41 Hidden Gems Picks 47:21 Favorite Indiana Memory 50:12 Where to Follow Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Indiana native Steve Wright, a former producer/editor on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette who spent 16 years with the franchise after starting as a logger in post-production. Steve explains how reality TV is not scripted but heavily edited through storytelling choices, outlines the split between field production and post, and describes the night-one filming schedule and long edit timeline. He shares memorable entrances (including a helicopter on Emily Maynard's season), secrecy mishaps while filming, and reflections on notable leads like Ben Higgins, Chris Soules, and Sean Lowe. Steve also discusses his indie puppet film Allan the Dog, plans for a future Indiana-based comedy-horror puppet movie, and ends with an in-studio appearance by the Allan puppet. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Steve Wright Went From Film School to The Bachelor/Bachelorette - The Secrets of Reality TV - Memorable Entrances and Leads on The Bachelor/Bachelorette - Allan the Dog and an Upcoming Puppet Movie Featuring Allan Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Kelley Evening MBA Program Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Reality TV Hook 01:37 Guest Introduction: Steve Wright 02:45 From Film School 03:37 Logger Life Explained 05:02 Fast Track Promotions 05:58 Story Producer Breakdown 07:00 Casting And Selection 07:44 Side Scripts And Hustle 11:20 Creating Allan The Dog 14:49 Selling Distribution Rights 16:57 Next Puppet Horror 22:46 Bachelor Editing Secrets 24:21 Night One Timeline 26:50 Memorable Entrances 28:26 Secrecy Van Prank 29:31 Favorite Leads Stories 32:39 Love Show Timeline 33:24 Reality TV Comparisons 34:19 Season Pulled Fallout 35:43 Secrecy And Notes 38:38 Post Air Gap 39:50 Human Nature Examples 43:19 Confidence And Casting 46:35 Budget And Future 47:55 Hometowns And Ben 49:46 Allan The Dog Visit 52:12 Famous Dogs Draft 53:20 Enemies List Bits 55:36 Where To Find Allan Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with FOX59 feature reporter and producer Sherman Burdette, creator of the weekly "Where is Sherman?" segment spotlighting Indiana's people, small businesses, and local experiences. Sherman shares his path from Broad Ripple High School and Ball State into TV, starting as a videotape editor at WISH-TV, then leaving for Los Angeles to pursue acting before returning to journalism through small-market jobs, a breakthrough lifestyle role in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and finally coming back to Indianapolis in 2009 as his mother battled pancreatic cancer. He explains how "Where is Sherman?" was branded in a Panera meeting, why he focuses on stories rather than food criticism, and how the segment's visibility has helped over 2,000 businesses while energizing him personally. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Sherman Burdette's Media Career - The Start of "Where is Sherman?" and Its Growth in Popularity - Businesses and Hidden Gems Featured on "Where is Sherman?" Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Small Business Impact 01:16 Guest Introduction: Sherman Burdette, FOX59 02:12 Broad Ripple to Ball State 03:02 Old School Tape Editing 05:02 Acting Dreams and LA 11:21 Back to TV via Small Markets 15:52 Breakthrough and On Air Persona 19:52 Returning to Indy at FOX59 22:12 Birth of "Where is Sherman?" 24:41 Food Focus and On-Camera Eating 27:08 How Segments Get Chosen 30:00 Not a Food Critic Story First 33:03 Beyond Restaurants Experiences 34:21 From Restaurants to Small Biz 34:39 Dog Jobs and Dress Up 35:23 Connection Drives the Show 36:42 How the Segments Work 39:08 Research and Story Criteria 40:32 Handling Pitches and DMs 42:57 Preparing for the Sherman Bump 44:50 Impact Stories and Criticism 46:56 Stickers and Favorite Moments 50:30 Unexpected Gems and Misconceptions 54:17 Travel Highlights and Career Pride 57:00 Indiana Lightning Round 58:57 Storytelling Advice for Media 01:01:48 Food Emporium and Indy Lore 01:03:36 Bucket List and Final Three 01:06:43 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:09:06 Where to Follow Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down for another edition of Hoosier Headlines with Lindsey Erdody of Free Press Indiana News, covering severe storms that caused historic power outages in northwest Indiana, a 100-year flood impacting central and east central Indiana, displacement of Hoosiers, infrastructure damage, and reminders that homeowners insurance typically excludes flood damage with only about 1% of Hoosiers carrying flood insurance. We discuss safety tips for returning home, community relief efforts, and how Indiana's suspended gas tax through September 6 affects delayed reimbursements for local road funding, plus Indianapolis' wheel tax increase to secure state matching road dollars. Our conversation also covers rural homelessness amid a new July 1 law criminalizing sleeping on public property, rural sidewalk funding challenges, and Speedway's Indy 500 wastewater violations. My second guest is Emily Norwich of Em's Coupon Clips, who explains modern couponing, stacking store and manufacturer coupons, CVS rewards "rolling," Kroger digital deals, rebate apps like Ibotta and Upside, and how she grew a large creator following. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Historic Power Outages in Northwest Indiana - 100-Year Flood Impacts on Central and East Central Indiana - Community Relief Efforts for the Flooding - Rural Homelessness - Modern Couponing, Digital Deals, and Rebate Apps Thank you to our partners: Pence Media Group Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Welcome to Hoosier Headlines 00:21 Subscribe and Review Plug 02:13 Floods and Outages Overview 03:41 NIPSCO Wind Outages 06:29 Floodwaters Reach Indy 09:11 Floodgates and Close Calls 11:17 Flood Insurance Reality Check 16:01 Infrastructure Damage Updates 18:49 Flood Safety and Recovery Tips 23:08 Gas Tax Suspension Explained 29:25 Wheel Tax and Road Funding 33:42 Homeowners Insurance Rising 34:49 Billion Dollar Storm Surge 35:46 Google Earth Growth Check 36:19 Roof Coverage Fine Print 38:27 Rural Homelessness Reality 43:25 Camping Law Consequences 46:06 Small Town Sidewalk Struggle 50:11 Indy 500 Wastewater Problem 55:40 Meet Em's Coupon Clips 56:51 Extreme Couponing Then Now 01:02:28 Drugstore Rewards Rolling 01:06:02 Kroger Loss Leaders Basics 01:10:40 Walmart vs Kroger Strategy 01:11:40 Stacking Store and Manufacturer 01:14:08 Pickup Orders and Weekly Cycles 01:14:49 Rebate Apps Level Three 01:17:49 Biggest Savings and Limits 01:19:15 ChatGPT Meal Planning Hack 01:19:54 Why She Started Creating 01:23:23 Viral Deals and Growth 01:25:23 Going Full Time Creator 01:27:26 Where to Follow and Start 01:28:37 Indiana Home and Local Spots 01:32:04 Hidden Gems Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Fred Payne, President and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana, about his path from Louisiana to Indiana, meeting his wife in Bloomington, and his career spanning labor law, nearly a decade at Honda's plant in Greensburg, and serving almost five years as Indiana's Commissioner of Workforce Development. Payne explains the Department of Workforce Development's training role and its administration of unemployment insurance, highlighting COVID's surge that saw $10.2 billion paid to 900,000 Hoosiers over about two years. He then became President and CEO of United Way of Central Indiana in 2022 and describes a five-year strategy targeting basic needs, early learning, housing, and economic mobility, aiming to distance 10,000 households from poverty, using partner accreditation, data tools like the Impact United dashboard and ALICE report, and volunteer pathways such as Volunpair and Read Up. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Fred Payne's Path to United Way of Central Indiana - United Way's Five-Year Strategy - What an ALICE Report Is - Volunteer Opportunities Via Volunpair and ReadUP Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Poverty Sets the Stage 01:48 From Bayou to IU Law 03:03 Gas Station Meet Cute 05:14 Choosing Indy as Home 06:48 Honda Comes to Greensburg 10:21 Building a Startup Plant 11:50 Governor Call to Serve 13:29 Next Level Jobs Explained 23:21 COVID Unemployment Surge 30:23 Why United Way Fit 34:59 Privilege and the Ride Story 37:03 Privilege And Community 37:28 Cancer Care Village 40:03 United Way Explained 40:43 Policy And Partners 45:03 Dashboards And ALICE 48:14 Need And Accreditation 51:46 Turning Data Into Action 53:57 Strategic Plan Goals 01:03:46 Volunteering With Volunpair 01:07:54 Connection Builds Communities 01:11:01 Indiana Rapid Fire 01:13:31 How To Help Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Tod Minnich, president and CEO of Honeywell Arts and Entertainment in Wabash, Indiana, a nonprofit that has grown from the historic Honeywell Center into a multi-venue quality-of-life engine for a town of about 10,000. Minnich traces the legacy of thermostat inventor Mark Honeywell and the community center he founded in the 1940s, the 1994 performing arts expansion, and his own arrival in 2003 to stabilize finances and expand programming from 12 concerts a year to about 50 pre-pandemic. Minnich explains acquiring and renovating key properties, including the Eagles Theatre, Honeywell House, the 13-24 Drive-In Movie Theater, Charley Creek Inn, and the Clarkson House, emphasizing philanthropy, hospitality, and community revitalization through arts access like Arts for All, drawing participants from counties across the state. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Legacy of Mark Honeywell - How the Honeywell Center and Honeywell Arts & Entertainment Drive Visitors to Wabash - Honeywell's Arts for All Program Thank you to our partners: Greek's Pizzeria Check out these great clips from the show: 01:13 Guest Introduction: Tod Minnich, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment 02:35 Honeywell Origins Story 04:10 Community Center Legacy 06:36 1994 Expansion and Big Acts 09:07 Tod Joins and Stabilizes 11:27 Growth Playbook 13:12 Saving the Eagles Theatre 17:02 Cook Cup Renovation Win 20:00 Eagles Today Arts for All 21:54 Honeywell House Revival 26:09 13-24 Drive-In Expansion 26:55 Saving the Drive-In 27:19 Throwbacks and Sound Setup 28:14 The Hard Economics 29:57 Quality of Life Pitch 31:43 Scaling Beyond Wabash 32:29 Eagles Renovation and Pandemic 33:04 Charley Creek Inn Revival 36:24 Ford Meter Box Legacy 39:48 Arts Academy and Clarkson House 41:34 Arts as Community Soul 43:45 Programs and Regional Reach 47:09 Visit Wabash Weekend Pitch 49:17 Rapid-Fire Indiana Round 53:51 Final Thanks and Where to Find More Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Fred Glass, president and CEO of Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana and former Indiana University athletic director and government leader, about how growing up in his father's Indianapolis tavern shaped his empathy and perspective. Glass looks back on the turning points of his career, including DC internships with Birch Bayh, law and clerkship decisions, serving in Governor Evan Bayh's office, leading the Capital Improvement Board through efforts that helped secure Lucas Oil Stadium and convention center expansion, and helping Indianapolis win a Super Bowl bid. He also describes rebuilding the culture and facilities of IU Athletics and the difficult decisions of firing coaches. Now at Gleaners, Glass explains the organization's large-scale food distribution model, its nationwide reach, and argues food insecurity is driven by poverty, rising housing and grocery costs, stagnant wages, and declining support. He urges volunteering and donations to help address hunger affecting about one million Hoosiers. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Fred Glass' Career Path - The Capital Improvement Board in Indianapolis - Gleaners Food Bank's Food Distribution Model - The Reasons for Food Insecurities Thank you to our partners: NCW Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Feeding the Line 01:20 Guest Introduction: Fred Glass, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana 02:44 Invisible Strings and Mentors 04:57 Growing Up in a Skid Row Bar 06:34 Only Child Lessons and Perspective 09:45 Alcoholism and Hard Truths 11:01 High School Hustle and Hitchhiking 13:08 Parenting and Building Empathy 16:58 Why Law School 19:23 Comfort Zone to DC Internship 26:32 Career Choices Create Options 30:30 Governor's Office Rise 33:30 Fighting Brain Drain in Indiana 34:39 What a Chief of Staff Does 35:12 Say Yes to Big Jobs 35:55 Term Limits and Transitions 37:06 Clinton Gore Campaign 37:42 Choosing Upside Over Pay 39:25 What the CIB Does 41:47 Why Indy Owns Venues 43:03 Keeping the Colts 46:23 Building Lucas Oil Deal 52:13 Stadium Taxes Explained 53:06 Super Bowl Bid Story 58:54 IU Athletic Director Leap 01:04:15 Rebuilding IU Athletics 01:06:55 Hardest Calls as AD 01:07:44 Discernment Under Fire 01:09:25 Firing Coaches Publicly 01:10:54 Leaving Before COVID 01:11:44 Hoosiers Title Reflection 01:14:00 From IU to Gleaners 01:15:07 Inside Modern Food Banking 01:18:38 Hunger Myths and Reality 01:21:20 Why Need Keeps Rising 01:28:02 Solutions and Policy Levers 01:31:00 How You Can Help 01:34:38 Indiana Rapid Fire Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

I went into the trenches on today's show and sat down with Indiana natives and current Iowa Hawkeyes offensive linemen Trevor Lauck (returning starting left tackle) and Leighton Jones (projected starting left guard) about their paths from Roncalli and Brownsburg to Iowa City. Lauck and Jones discuss early signs they could play Division I, first recruiting calls and offers, and how recruiting snowballs through visits, with emphasis on choosing Iowa for coaching stability, O-line development, and culture. They describe freshman realities, from taking scout team reps and learning from NFL-bound veterans to daily routines, limited time at home, and the true time commitment of college football. Our conversation also highlights the Kinnick Wave to the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital as one of the greatest traditions in sports, portal retention, integrating transfers, the Joe Moore Award, best rivalry environments, and their outlook for a younger Iowa team this fall, plus quick hitters on Indiana vs. Iowa and favorite spots in Iowa City and the Hoosier State. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers doing big things, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The College Football Recruiting Process - Why Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones Chose Iowa Football - Time Commitment of Playing College Football - The Kinnick Wave - Advice for D1-Aspiring Athletes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Recruiting Visit Madness 00:29 Guest Introduction: Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones, Iowa Hawkeyes Football 01:36 Early D1 Belief 05:49 Lineman Mindset 08:28 First Recruiting Calls 12:49 August 1 Text Flood 16:48 Choosing Iowa Factors 20:40 Freshman Reality Check 22:31 NFL Draft Pipeline 23:03 NFL Standard Culture 23:51 Scout Team Reality Check 24:45 Practice Fights Balance 26:11 Recruiting Advice NIL 27:58 NIL Pressure Shift 31:14 Best D1 Perks 31:39 Kinnick Wave Tradition 35:42 O-Line Life 37:09 Season Outlook 40:32 Time Commitment Grind 44:52 Workouts Misconceptions 49:06 Indiana Recruiting Twist 51:18 Big Ten Respect Debate 52:16 Recruiting and Staying Home 53:28 Iowa and Notre Dame Linemen 53:54 Brownsburg vs. Roncalli 55:39 Loudest Stadiums and Rivalries 58:36 Corn and Tenderloin Talk 59:02 Iowa City Weekend Guide 01:00:39 Weight Checks and Food Spots 01:01:39 Advice for D1 Athletes 01:05:18 Indiana Hidden Gems 01:06:36 Wrap Up and Joe Moore Trophy Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Ryan Vaughn, president and general counsel of EXOS, about his career from deputy prosecutor in Indianapolis to private civil litigation, politics, public affairs, Indiana Sports Corp, and joining the fast-growing cybersecurity, IT, and talent firm EXOS. Vaughn describes campaigning for prosecutor Carl Brizzi, serving on and later leading the Indianapolis City-County Council during Mayor Ballard's first term, and major initiatives like Broad Ripple redevelopment and selling city utilities to Citizens. He then served as Ballard's chief of staff, moved to lead Indiana Sports Corp, and highlighted Indy's collaborative edge in winning event bids, including the NBA All-Star bid delivered via IndyCar driven by Larry Bird, and hosting the entire 2021 NCAA men's tournament in a bubble. Vaughn explains his "listen, learn, lead" approach to culture with EXOS, and the company's focus on AI, automation, and public-sector efficiencies. He also shares why Indiana's people and opportunities keep him here. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Ryan Vaughn's Career Trajectory to EXOS - Vaughn's Role with Indianapolis Mayor Ballard - Vaughn's Experiences with Indiana Sports Corp - What EXOS Does Thank you to our partners: Cowpokes Work & Western Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Fast Growth Mindset 01:31 Guest Introduction: Ryan Vaughn, EXOS 02:47 Becoming Prosecutor 04:46 Trial by Fire Cases 07:13 Why Public Service 08:58 Mental Toll Trials 12:03 Switch to Private Firm 14:14 Civil Litigation Reality 16:58 Campaign Politics Outlet 19:35 City Council Path 21:23 Unigov Explained 23:56 Council Majority Flip 25:00 Utilities Dig Indy 28:58 Chief of Staff Role 33:18 Mayor Term Limits 34:46 Sports Corp Opportunity 36:51 Sports Commission Legacy 37:31 AAU Roots and Pan Am 39:41 Sports Corp Mission 40:27 Winning Big Event Bids 42:00 Community Impact Pairing 43:58 March Madness Bubble 48:12 Leaving Sports Corp 50:54 What EXOS Does 53:52 Building Team Culture 54:57 Listen Learn Lead 59:15 Career Change Mindset 01:02:29 AI and Public Sector 01:05:34 Why Indiana Home 01:07:41 Rapid Fire Indiana Picks 01:08:57 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Dr. Stacy Young, the 16th president of Manchester University in North Manchester, Indiana, about how small colleges must adapt by listening to student demands for affordability, speed, and clear return on investment. Young shares her journey from accounting student to president, Manchester's small-campus advantages, and the role athletics plays with about 60% of students as athletes. She highlights innovations like Indiana's first 90-credit bachelor's degrees, alignment of core curriculum to employer-desired skills, and partnerships with Ivy Tech enabling three degrees in three years. We also discuss experiential learning, alumni networking, health science graduate programs (including pharmacogenomics and nutrigenomics), and community development through a Lilly Endowment College Community Collaboration Grant funding housing, downtown projects, and campus renovations including esports. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Dr. Stacy Young's Journey from Manchester University Student to President - Manchester University's Small-Campus Advantages - Manchester's 90-Credit Bachelor Degrees and Partnerships with Ivy Tech Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Higher Ed Must Change 00:28 Guest Introduction: Dr. Stacy Young, Manchester University President 01:52 Why Manchester Chose Her 02:39 Athletics And Belonging 04:26 Small School Big Opportunities 05:41 Clubs And Campus Life 06:47 Recruiting And First Gen Students 08:53 Debt Free Faster Degrees 11:10 Core Skills Employers Want 11:42 Majors Programs And Pipelines 15:17 Roots And Peace Studies Legacy 17:06 College To University Shift 18:32 Ivy Tech Three Degrees 21:14 Experiential Learning Internships 23:19 Faculty Impact And Alumni Network 31:30 Fort Wayne Health Sciences Campus 31:45 Genomics Meets Nutrition 32:29 Leading Two Campuses 33:03 Staying Competitive in Higher Ed 34:47 AI Funding and Readiness 35:53 Town and Gown Grant Projects 39:30 Visit Weekend in North Manchester 42:40 Who Thrives at Manchester 44:00 Mom Perspective and Campus Life 46:16 Housing and Student Belonging 47:20 Athletics and New Sports 48:01 Rapid Fire Indiana Favorites 51:13 Traditions Rivalries and Homecoming 53:20 Hidden Gems and Wrap Up Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Jim Trueblood to learn more about his founding of Trueblood Real Estate and its rapid growth. Trueblood bought his first rental property at 16 with the help of family, owned two homes by 18, studied business at Purdue, and later pursued a $12 million Florida condo conversion that collapsed when the market shut down, forcing him to return home broke, sleep on a couch, and start over as a new agent. After years of low commissions and setbacks, he scaled his business by aggressively buying Zillow leads (and later realtor.com), growing from solo production to a team and launching a brokerage in 2018. He discusses lead distribution, agent growth, and branding through exclusive athletics partnerships with Purdue, IU, and Notre Dame, plus NIL deals including former Boilermaker and current Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith. He also shares market insights, advice for agents and first-time buyers, and expansion into Kentucky. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Jim Trueblood Got His Start in Real Estate - The Founding and Scaling of Trueblood Real Estate - Strategic Real Estate Branding Practices - Tips for First-Time Buyers Thank you to our partners: Indy Grills 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Rock Bottom Lessons 01:23 Guest Introduction: Jim Trueblood, Trueblood Real Estate 02:23 First Rental at 16 03:23 Managing Tenants Young 05:03 Purdue Social Wake Up 08:48 Florida Condo Gamble 11:59 Market Crash Fallout 14:05 Back Home Starting Over 15:56 Open House Heartbreak 17:59 Finding Zillow Traction 21:35 Scaling Leads Into Brokerage 25:17 Choosing a Brokerage 27:18 Building Lead Machine 28:51 Athletics Branding Deals 32:33 Notre Dame Negotiations 33:56 Campus Brand Partnerships 34:36 South Bend Office Launch 35:06 Office Design as Marketing 36:33 NIL Deal Wild West 38:06 Braden Smith Activation 40:15 Leads vs Brand Strategy 40:50 Scaling Marketing Wisely 41:46 Building a 200 Agent Team 42:55 Agent Market in 2026 43:58 Costs to Stay Licensed 44:48 From Selling to Leading 45:46 Advice for New Agents 47:19 Inspections Kill Deals 50:09 Indiana Market Snapshot 52:31 First Time Buyer Advice 54:31 Growth Plans and Kentucky 56:49 Why Indiana Is Home 58:03 Dream NIL Athlete Pick 59:01 Underrated Fort Wayne 59:53 Craziest House Story 01:03:59 Rapid Fire Indiana Picks 01:05:55 Favorite Purdue Memory Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Eddie Sahm, second-generation restaurateur and co-owner of Sahm's Hospitality Group, to discuss growing a family-run Indiana restaurant and catering company across central Indiana. Eddie traces the business from his father Ed Sahm's first Fishers location in 1986, his early work and Purdue hospitality education, and decision at 23 to buy Sahm's Place with an SBA loan, rebuild it through craft beer, streamlined operations, and community events, then sell it back into the company in 2016. He explains scaling into Big Lug Canteen and brewing for margin control, the pivot from Liter House to Half Liter BBQ during COVID, and building "everyday" value-driven community spaces. He also covers management-contract work at Turner's, upcoming openings, and real estate and lease discipline. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Why Eddie Sahm Bought a Family-Owned Restaurant at Age 23 - The Expansion of Sahm's Hospitality Group and New Openings - The Importance of Location for Successful Restaurants Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Cold Open Teasers 01:15 Guest Introduction: Eddie Sahm 02:08 Half Liter Patio Vibes 03:05 Origins of Sahm's 03:41 Ed Sahm Backstory 05:10 Fishers First Location 05:40 Early Expansion Concepts 06:19 Sahm's Place Community 07:50 Sahm Family Legacy 09:47 Eddie Joins Restaurants 10:42 Purdue HTM Training 12:11 Internships And Hustle 14:12 Career Mindset Advice 15:30 Bartending Lessons 20:50 Buying Sahm's Place 21:58 Craft Beer Turnaround 22:24 Selling Back To Group 23:57 Owning At 23 24:22 Grinding to Rebuild 24:53 Cutting Draft Staples 25:38 Streamlining the Bar 26:37 Growth Metrics and Events 27:43 Community First Culture 28:30 Proving Yourself 30:34 Fresh Ideas in Family Biz 31:42 Why Hire a CEO 32:43 Launching Big Lug Canteen 34:19 Vertical Integration and Margins 37:29 Lease Math for Survival 38:53 Monon Trail Advantage 42:35 Leaderhouse to Half Liter 45:07 COVID Pivot and Closure 47:50 Half Liter Goes Berserk 49:29 Volume BBQ Philosophy 50:39 Community Over Best BBQ 51:08 Catering as Crown Jewel 51:28 Catering as Growth Engine 52:10 Running Turners Downtown 53:26 MGK Pop Up Chaos 57:32 New Concepts and Walkability 58:44 Pride in Family Ownership 01:00:28 All Locations Rundown 01:02:04 Why Indiana Home 01:02:54 Menu Favorites and Tenderloin 01:04:05 Half Liter Blockhouse Plans 01:05:26 Broad Ripple Real Estate Reality 01:08:41 Mamacita Hoosier Latin Vision 01:09:37 Indiana Hidden Gems Picks 01:12:50 Hoosier to Watch Dr. Goggins 01:14:31 Favorite Indiana Memories 01:15:47 Closing Thanks and Sponsors Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Jillian Ashton, president and CEO of the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN), Indiana's only accredited service dog organization through Assistance Dogs International, during International Assistance Dog Week. Ashton explains how ICAN trains service dogs to support children, adults, and veterans with mobility and psychiatric needs, and how dogs can serve as a social bridge in public. She details ICAN's unique model of training dogs primarily in Indiana correctional facilities, including two-week in-prison team training where inmate handlers transfer skills to clients. ICAN places about 20 dogs per year, with roughly a 50% graduation rate, and it costs about $30,000 to train a dog over two years; veterans receive dogs at no charge. The episode also covers dog breeding, puppy development timelines, volunteer roles, and how to get involved via icandog.org. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - The Indiana Canine Assistant Network - ICAN Dog Training and Puppy Training - How to Volunteer with ICAN Thank you to our partners: Bloomrank Discover Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Purposeful Partnership 01:16 Meet ICAN and the Dogs 02:49 Why Service Dogs Matter 04:14 Accreditation and Origins 07:22 Jillian's Path to ICAN 11:18 Training Dogs in Prison 15:25 Team Training Inside Prison 17:23 Other Training Models 19:25 Costs and Funding Reality 21:02 Why Some Dogs Don't Graduate 22:20 Career Changes and Scent Work 25:49 Breeds and Tiny Service Dogs 29:32 Puppy to Placement 32:09 Puppy Birth Basics 32:39 Early Sensory Handling 33:37 Volunteer Vetting 35:27 Prison Whelp Program 38:07 Training Rotation Cycle 38:46 Volunteer Roles Explained 39:32 Service vs Therapy Dogs 40:40 Training The Trainers 44:12 Puppy Training Advice 45:35 Career Change Adoptions 47:09 Building Composure 49:09 Get Involved With ICAN 51:16 Indiana Rapid Fire 55:03 Hidden Gems Spotlight 56:55 Hoosier To Watch 59:07 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:00:31 Final Plug And Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Lindsey Erdody, editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Free Press Indiana News, to cover how she built the statewide newsroom and the latest headlines across Indiana. Before the segment with Erdody, Will Hudson and I recap the 5-day, 4-night, 84-mile White River canoe trip from Muncie to Indianapolis. It was an enlightening, extremely informative adventure marked by heat, rain, lightning, a long unmaintained portage in Broad Ripple, and tough nights like camping on Goose Island. We learned a lot about river wildlife and the people and organizations who are working to restore White River since the 1999 fish kill. Erdody then joins the show to discuss why electric bills are rising, rural grocery and healthcare challenges, a Hoosier visiting all 92 county fairs, data center debates and regulations, and Indiana State Fair discounts like early-bird tickets and $2 Tuesdays. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Nate and Will's 5-Day, 84-Mile Excursion Canoeing the White River - The People and Organizations Committing Time and Resources to Restore the White River - Free Press Indiana - Electric Bills Rising, Grocery and Healthcare Challenges, Data Center Debates, and Indiana State Fair Discounts Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 White River Recap Intro 02:30 Would You Do It Again 03:47 Type 2 Fun Explained 04:07 Day-by-Day River Breakdown 04:54 Goose Island Misery Night 06:21 Storms Portage And Lessons 07:55 Watch The Video Plug 10:38 Meet Lindsey Erdody 11:34 Nonprofit News Model 12:51 Lindsey Career Path 15:55 Axios Local And Trust 20:51 Building A Newsroom 24:31 Electric Bills And Utilities 28:33 Shoals Grocery Food Deserts 32:07 Rural Healthcare Crisis 34:21 Pride Fuels Progress 35:24 Leaders Plus Funding 37:05 Buildings Versus People 38:25 92 County Fair Quest 43:03 Data Centers Debate 48:29 Jobs Noise And Power 55:11 State Fair Deals 58:34 Hidden Gems And Heroes 01:01:00 Favorite IU Memory 01:02:42 Wrap Up And Links Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

Recorded live from Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, I sat down with Brian Graham, owner and president of Four Day Ray Brewing, about launching the Fishers brewpub in 2016 before the Nickel Plate District fully developed. Graham shares how the City of Fishers partnered on a long-term vision, how Four Day Ray built early traction with a beer truck and contract brewing at Tow Yard, and how lessons from a failed prior restaurant helped him rely on partners and team support. He explains Four Day Ray's scratch-kitchen approach, signature smoked-then-fried wings, and a hospitality culture focused on high standards, staff development, work-life balance, and mental health. Graham also discusses Tapped for a Cause donations, a second Yorktown location, Indiana's collaborative craft beer ecosystem, Brewers Guild advocacy, Indy 500 weekend impact, and the origin of "Four Day Ray" as a railroad slang term. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Partners, Team Support, and the City of Fishers Helped Four Day Ray's Vision - Four Day Ray's Kitchen Approach and Hospitality Culture - Tapped for a Cause - Four Day Ray's Expansion to Yorktown and Future Plans Thank you to our partners: Hope Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Keller & Keller Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Jump In Mindset 00:23 Show Intro Live IMS 01:29 Guest Introduction: Brian Graham, Four Day Ray Brewing 02:34 Carb Day Beer Tasting 02:54 Why Fishers Location 03:50 Beer Truck Origins 04:49 Bankruptcy To Brewery 05:37 Finding A Head Brewer 07:27 First Sales And Popups 08:34 Building Brick And Mortar 10:30 Menu And Wing Legend 12:49 Downtown Growing Pains 13:50 Opening Nerves Course Correct 15:31 Nickel Plate Takes Off 17:18 10-Year Anniversary Plans 18:22 Tapped For A Cause Giving 19:56 Avoiding Shiny Object Trap 21:02 Yorktown Expansion Story 22:02 Yorktown Menu Changes 22:14 Why Yorktown Works 22:42 Expansion Plans Ahead 23:15 Keeping Staff Long Term 24:28 Brewers Support Network 26:18 Brewpub vs Production 28:17 Guild Events and Advocacy 30:52 Co-Packing Future Talk 33:52 Building Hospitality Culture 36:01 Indy 500 Weekend Boost 37:45 Indiana Quickfire Qs 41:33 Wrap Up and Credits 42:25 Four Day Ray Origin Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with longtime Indiana sports broadcaster Dave Calabro, who spent nearly 40 years in TV, has been a track announcer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA since 1985, and is host of IBJ Media's Playmakers, a podcast that features athletes, coaches, executives, and leaders connected to Indiana sports. Calabro traces his start as a Ben Davis High School radio student who needed an FCC license, his Butler years working overnight radio shifts, and an internship with Tom Carnegie that led to his IMS PA role. He shares career pivots from news to sports, traveling with the 1988 Bengals to the Super Bowl after pitching owner Paul Brown, and returning to Indianapolis to help WTHR Channel 13 rise from last to first through ideas like Operation Football and Chopper 13. Calabro recounts moments with presidents, Joe DiMaggio, and George Harrison of The Beatles, explains why he stayed in Indiana over ESPN/ABC offers, and discusses his Playmakers podcast on the IBJ Podcast Network. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Dave Calabro's Career in Television and Announcing the Indy 500 - Why Calabro Chose Indiana Over ESPN - The Playmakers Podcast Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Cowpokes Work and Western Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Super Bowl Stories Tease 01:13 Guest Introduction: Dave Calabro 02:20 Ben Davis Radio Roots 03:21 Butler Overnight Grind 04:15 DJ Hustle And Crates 05:51 Speedway Internship Break 08:32 Indy 500 Iconic Moments 10:00 TV Career Fort Wayne To Dayton 12:04 Bengals Plane To Super Bowl 15:21 Curiosity And Danica Connection 17:41 Back To Indy And Operation Football 21:12 Chopper 13 And TV Innovation 24:10 Fame Moments And Larry Bird 24:45 Playmakers Origins 25:46 Hall of Fame Breakfast 26:46 George Harrison Encounter 28:34 Handling Celebrity Rooms 29:10 Interviewing Presidents 30:05 Staying at WTHR 32:31 Pat McAfee Rise 34:58 Media Shift to Digital 37:15 Why Start Playmakers 40:09 Tenderloin Hotspots 41:03 Indy 500 Fan Moment 41:53 Why Indiana Home 43:06 Blooper Reel Stories 44:26 Indiana Rapid Fire 47:00 Final Thanks and Plugs Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater. Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Scott Dorsey, former CEO/co-founder of ExactTarget and currently the managing partner at High Alpha, about his move from Chicago to Indianapolis to start ExactTarget and build email marketing software with co-founders Peter McCormick and Chris Baggott, the latter also being his brother-in-law. ExactTarget originated in a Greenfield, Indiana strip mall, where Baggott identified the need while running a dry cleaner. Dorsey looks back on early hires, downtown Indianapolis' evolution, resilience through 9/11, the 2008 crisis, outages and breaches, and leadership practices like ExactTarget's "Orange" culture and a weekly Friday note to keep 2,000 employees connected. He explains filing for an IPO in 2007, pulling it during the financial crisis, successfully going public in 2012, and selling to Salesforce in 2013 for $2.5 billion after interest from firms including Adobe. Our conversation highlights civic leadership, Orr Fellowship's impact, the 2012 Super Bowl host committee, and ExactTarget's philanthropy that became Nextech to expand computer science education statewide. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How ExactTarget was Founded and Grew to Become a $2.5B Company - Leadership Practices for Large-Scale Companies - The Impacts of Orr Fellowship Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Barkeep Vodka Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Startup Doubts Hook 01:32 Guest Introduction: Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget 02:42 Moving to Indy 04:58 Strip Mall Origins 05:45 Early Product Idea 06:58 First Hires Traction 07:42 Downtown Vision 08:58 Angie's List Neighbors 09:41 Scrappy Infrastructure 10:49 Adversity Razor Edge 11:57 Fire Near Data Center 13:29 Why Keep Going 14:30 Staying in Indiana 15:57 Scaling Culture Orange 16:52 Friday Note Ritual 18:18 IPO Filing Stuck 20:28 Going Public Again 21:22 Salesforce Comes Calling 22:09 Bidding War Finale 23:23 After the Exit 24:38 Give First Community 27:17 Super Bowl Host Committee 32:37 Indy Progress Catalysts 34:06 Why Orr Fellowship Matters 36:27 Fellows Advice and Access 37:11 Next Tech Legacy 39:07 Staying Uncomfortable 40:16 IU Commencement Leap 43:47 Indiana Needs Next 45:27 Legacy and Rapid Fire 51:57 Audience Q and Startup Lessons 54:20 Hosting Big Sports Events 56:50 Entrepreneurship as a Muscle 59:08 Closing Thanks Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.

On today's show I sat down with Pete Hilger, CEO of Allied Solutions, to trace his journey from growing up in a single-parent home to learning discipline in the U.S. Air Force and eventually helping scale a family-led financial services company into a major Midwest institution. Pete explains how his mother bought and grew a small firm serving financial institutions, how he and his brothers professionalized operations, expanded distribution, and used acquisitions and a 2000 merger to become Allied Solutions, later acquired by Minnesota Life in 2004. He outlines Allied's core work in risk management services, insurance tracking for millions of loans, and consumer protection products delivered through banks and credit unions. Our conversation also covers Allied's investment in Midtown Carmel's growth and its long-running tradition of hosting executives at the Indianapolis 500, including charitable giving through Children's Miracle Network. If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - Pete Hilger's Upbringing, Air Force Experience and Finding His Way - The Services that Allied Solutions Provides - Allied Solutions' Role in Midtown Carmel's Growth - Why Allied Brings CEOs to Indiana in May Thank you to our partners: Duke Homes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Crossroads Mindset 01:27 Guest Introduction: Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions 02:45 From Minnesota to Indy 05:14 Growing Up Tough 08:10 Choosing the Air Force 11:00 Crypto Tech Surprise 15:46 Discipline and Leadership 18:47 Startup Shredding Business 24:08 CompuCycle Lessons Learned 25:16 Mom Buys the Company 27:41 Joining Eldridge 34:06 Scaling Into Allied 36:31 Minnesota Life Acquisition 37:39 From Carmel to Cicero 38:25 Chasing Talent Pools 39:41 Mayor's Midtown Pitch 42:18 Rolling the Dice 44:53 Recruiting Mecca Today 46:16 Why Invest in Carmel 54:23 What Allied Solutions Does 55:59 Indy 500 Client Experience 01:01:15 Charity and Hoosier Vibe 01:06:16 Indiana Home and Discipline 01:08:46 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 01:10:57 Favorite Memory and Wrap Get IN. is brought to you by our friends at Sweetwater . Whether you are looking to start a podcast or level up your current show you need to hit them up.