Defending Indiana
Do you think Indiana is a flyover state in the middle of the U.S. with just corn and basketball? Are you wrong or are you right? Find out by listening to Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez, stand-up comedians who were born and raised in Indiana, as they discuss the stereotypes, jokes and myths about Indiana with special guests who help them try to defend the Hoosier state.
Podcasting since 2021 • 36 episodes
Defending Indiana
Latest Episodes
Kurt Vonnegut - Hoosier Icon
Kurt Vonnegut, one of the greatest American writers of all time, was a Hoosier! Colleen and Janice go deep into discussing the life and work of Vonnegut with special guest, Chris Lafave, curator for the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. &...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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45:48
Stranger Things in Indiana
Colleen, Janice and fellow co-producer, Michael Miltenberger, discuss some of their favorite unusual stories coming out of the Hoosier state. Both current events and past mysteries are shared such as zebras and camels on the interstate,...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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39:20
Hoosier Writers, Oh Hell Yes!
So it turns out many people really do write books in Indiana. Bronwen Carlisle from Indiana Humanities joins Colleen and Janice to discuss the books and authors that everyone should have on their reading lists. This is a great conve...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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49:49
Hoosier Santa?
Before you fly over Indiana for the holidays, just listen to this episode. Maybe you're missing something...? Colleen and Janice reminisce about their past Hoosier holidays with nods to live nativity scenes, unstable ice ska...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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45:02
It's Been A While - Season 3 Finale
We know, it's been a while! Colleen and Janice wrap up season three with their customary witty banter while offering very little useful information. Join us as we defend our delayed season finale and provide updates from the past y...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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35:18