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.
Episodes
36 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
Amazing Hoosier Women: Leaders Throughout History and Today
Indiana has been home to extraordinary women. From actors and singers and writers to entrepreneurs and notable women from history, amazing women have been born and raised in Indiana (or if they spent a few years here - we're claiming them...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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50:28
Reproductive Rights in Indiana - What Happened
In our second episode examining human rights in Indiana, Colleen and Janice discuss the events in the Indiana Statehouse and Supreme Court following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule Roe v. Wade. State senator, J.D. Ford, provid...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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24:13
LGBTQ+ Rights in Indiana
In the first episode examining the state of human rights in Indiana, Colleen and Janice discuss the history and politics of LGBTQ+ rights over the past decade with state senator, J.D. Ford.Interview starts: 16:31 J...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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52:15
Photoworthy...Indiana?
Is this "flyover" state worth a second look? Colleen and Janice hope Hoosier photographer and entrepreneur, Joey Lax-Salinas, can convince them it is. Lax-Salinas has changed the way Indiana appears on search engines by photographin...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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57:52
Indiana...Cuisine?
Defending Indiana cuisine felt like a herculean task for Colleen and Janice. Thankfully, acclaimed Hoosier chefs, Ambarish Lulay and Chris Pappas, stepped in to provide much needed insight. Listen and learn all about food and the f...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:03:46
The Indiana Dunes - Sandy Happiness
In this episode, Colleen and Janice want you to imagine watching a stunning sunset over the vast, blue seascape while feeling gentle breezes and sand between your toes. Would you believe THIS is Indiana?!?!?! It is and it can be enj...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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54:19
True Crime in Indiana
Colleen and Janice discuss true crime in Indiana with the founder of
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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55:04
Bourbon, It's Not Just From Kentucky Any More
Colleen and Janice share many laughs discussing sexy beverages, après ski and growing up in families who did and did not drink alcohol (can you guess which host grew up without?) Joining them for an interview and a lesson in Indiana bourbon is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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41:59
What's That Smell?
Colleen and Janice welcome Jesse Kharbanda, the Outgoing Executive Director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. In this enlightening conversation, Kharbanda explains the challenges of pollution in Indiana (and across the country) and th...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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54:10
Is Indiana Funny...In A Good Way?
Joined by Jared Thompson, co-creator/co-director of the
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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1:07:12
Still Not Experts - Season Two Finale
Nymphs, Egyptian beer and sibling issues - these are just a few of the topics addressed in the season two finale. Colleen and Janice welcome their #1 Season Two Fan (and Janice's mom!), Carmen Jones, and #1 "Non-Listener", John Brennan, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:02:32
It's 5:00 Somewhere - Weird Liquor Laws and Craft Brewing in Indiana
Apparently, Indiana is not the only state with bizarre liquor laws. Colleen and Janice examine liquor laws from across the U.S. to determine whether or not Indiana's are as bad as they thought then chat with Chris Reisetter and Scott Ferg...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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57:57
Love It Or Hate It - Region Rats and Northwest Indiana
Pop or soda? Tennis shoes or sneakers? People all over the U.S. use different words to talk about the same things and Indiana is no exception. Colleen and Janice dive deep into regional slang and try to understand the origins ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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48:44
The Bobby Knight Episode
He is loved, feared, hated and revered. Colleen and Janice discuss college sports and the legendary Bobby Knight with sports journalist, Chris Luchene.Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:05:14
Indy Car Racing - Need We Say More?
Auto racing is kind of a big thing around the world. Colleen and Janice learn all about life in the fast lane from former motorsports professional and Indiana native, Terry Greetham. Terry's experience with racing teams is so long, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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57:21
Whatever Happened to Hometown News?
How can we relive our glory days without hometown news? Colleen and Janice wonder whatever happened to small town news in the Midwest. Joined by their guest, podcast host and executive director of GreatNews.Life, Jenny Craig-Brown, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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49:55
Indiana - Unexpected Melting Pot
Curious to find out how Indiana fits into the Great American Melting Pot, Colleen and Janice discuss immigration and refugees with refugee advocate, Sara Hindi. Turns out, Indiana has a much more diverse population than many people might ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:00:47
Part Two - Dreams Do Come True with Ashley C. Ford
Part two of our conversation with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wayne native, Ashley C. Ford. Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. RodriguezCo-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Ja...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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39:44
Dreams Do Come True with Ashley C. Ford - Part One
She has been interviewed by Oprah, Trevor Noah, Terry Gross and now...Colleen and Janice! In the first part of a two-part interview, Colleen and Janice chat with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wa...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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30:27