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We needed a BREAK. Stay tuned for Season 2! We’d love to hear your big idea, around esports or other issues affecting Indiana’s Youth OR your moment of INspiration. Feel free to send us an email at acrossindianapodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message at ‪(317) 983-3915‬. You can stay up to date on our Instagram at @acrossindiana and Twitter at @acrossindiana or by signing up for our mailing list here: acrossindiana.substack.comPlease Check Out!Mindful WalkingWordleJosh's Cookie RecommendationJanna's Cookie Recommendation

The question in this episode is, "Is there more to esports than video games?" We start in kids' corner with our guest star, Jacob. From there, we interview Joe, a teacher and the Esports coach at Snider High School in Fort Wayne. Finally, we round it out with our big idea and a phoned-in moment of INspiration for this month.This episode of Across Indiana with Josh and Janna was produced by Janna Bromm, with editing from Joshua Long. We’d like to thank Jacob for Kidz Corner, Joe Wilhelm the coach of Snider esports, Nate Thompson with IHSEN for strategic guidance, Kristen and her esports team at Lafayette Jeff, and you for listening. We’d love to hear your big idea, around esports or other issues affecting Indiana’s Youth OR your moment of INspiration. Feel free to send us an email at acrossindianapodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message at ‪(317) 983-3915‬. You can stay up to date on our Instagram at @acrossindiana and Twitter at @acrossindiana or by signing up for our mailing list here: acrossindiana.substack.comResources referenced: Stay Plugged InVarsity Esports FoundationIHSENSnider’s Esports TeamNorth America Scholastic Esports Federation

The question in this episode is, "How might we address the officiating shortage from a youth-first perspective?" We start by talking with Levi, a high school athlete from Hammond Central, in Kids Corner. From there, we interview our expert Dr. David Pierce from the Sports Innovation Institute at IUPUI. Finally, we attempt to answer our question with a Big Idea and round out the episode with our INspiration of the month.This episode of Across Indiana with Josh and Janna was produced by Joshua Long, with editing from Janna Bromm. We’d like to thank Levi for Kidz Corner, Dr. David Pierce with the Sports Innovation Institute, Dave Melton at the Gary Post Tribune, Dana Pappas at NFHS for strategic help, and you for listening. We’d love to hear your big idea, around officiating or other issues affecting Indiana’s Youth OR your moment of INspiration. Feel free to send us an email at acrossindianapodcast@gmail.com or leave us a message at ‪(317) 983-3915‬. You can stay up to date on our Instagram at @acrossindiana and Twitter at @acrossindiana or by signing up for our mailing list here: acrossindiana.substack.comResources referenced: The Sports Innovation InstituteOfficially HumanNational Federation of State High School Associations

The question in this episode is, "How can all Indiana kids access high-quality childcare and early learning?" We start by walking through some questions with our guest stars Michael and Kaylee in Kids Corner. From there, we interview our expert Grant Britzke from the Child Care Resource Network. Finally, we attempt to answer our question with a Big Idea and round out the episode with our INspiration of the month.This episode was produced by Janna Bromm, with editing and music by Joshua Long. Special thanks to Stephanie and her kids for Kidz Corner, Grant Britzke with The Childcare Resource Network, and you for listening. We’d love to hear your big idea, around Childcare or other issues affecting Indiana’s Youth. Feel free to send us an email at acrossindianapodcast@gmail.com. You can stay up to date on our Instagram and Twitter @acrossindiana or by signing up for our mailing list here: acrossindiana.substack.comResources referenced: No One is Coming to Save Us, Podcast by Lemonada Media The Childcare Resource Network The Indiana Early Learning Advisory Committee Indiana’s 2021 Kids count data book, Indiana youth institute Indiana’s Paths to Quality website 

This is Across Indiana with Josh and Janna, a home for highlighting collaboration and partnership around the Hoosier State. Once a month we’ll take you on a deep dive into issues and trends that directly affect youth in Indiana. We’ll focus on youth perspective, expert guidance, and of course, data and research so that we AND YOU, can better understand the challenges that our kids and families face.Please like, subscribe, and sign up for our mailing list (acrossindiana.substack.com) or follow us on Twitter (@acrossindiana) and Instagram (@acrossindiana.) Thanks for listening!