Get IN. with Nate Spangle

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Get IN. is the podcast focused on Indiana, and the stories of inspiring Hoosiers. Follow along as host Nate Spangle dives into all the things that make Indiana great.

  1. 1d ago

    Why Government Corruption Is Indiana Voters' Biggest Concern | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana News

    On today's show I sat down for another edition of Hoosier Headlines with Lindsey Erdody of Free Press Indiana News, to discuss the upcoming Election Day, focusing on FPIN's first independent poll of 800+ likely voters. Key findings include government corruption as the top concern (24%) ahead of cost of living/inflation (20%), and underwater approval for President Trump (44% approve, 54% disapprove) and Gov. Braun. We also break down the Secretary of State race polling, name recognition, and national attention including endorsements of Max Engling. Our conversation then shifts to Indiana's new law allowing school board candidates to list party affiliation, Flock camera surveillance disputes, rural volunteer firefighter shortages, gaps in transitional housing for women, programs addressing the skilled trades gender gap, and efforts to encourage Amish voters in Elkhart and LaGrange counties. 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: - Indiana's First Independent Poll Findings Ahead of General Election Day - Indiana's New Law Allowing School Board Candidates to List Party Affiliation - Indiana Issues with Flock Cameras - The Need for Volunteer Firefights in Rural Communities - Transitional Housing and Skilled Trades Gender Gaps - Why the Amish Are Being Encouraged to Vote in Elkhart and LaGrange Counties Thank you to our partners: IU Indy Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Welcome Back Hoosier Headlines 01:22 Election Week Stakes 03:06 Why Polling Matters 05:31 How The Poll Worked 06:42 Top Issues Revealed 09:27 Approval Ratings Shift 12:31 Candidate Favorability Breakdown 16:12 National Endorsements Surge 22:15 Voting Prep And Referendums 26:01 Parties On School Board Ballots 27:27 Goshen Race Case Study 30:55 What School Boards Control 32:08 Books vs. TikTok Access 33:23 Why Goshen Candidates Declared 35:09 Flock Cameras Explained 38:22 Greene County Flock Fight 39:43 Marshall County Legal Clash 43:03 Volunteer Firefighter Shortage 48:22 Women and Girls Beat Launch 50:52 Housing and Trades Gaps 56:13 Amish Voting Could Swing 01:02:53 Vote Prep and Wait Times 01:05:13 Where to Follow 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.

  2. 3d ago

    100 Things to Do in Indianapolis, Secret History, and Hidden Gems | Ashley Petry, Author

    Because I'm always looking for the next thing to do, today I sat down with Indianapolis author and historian Ashley Petry, who explains how she moved from freelance journalism into writing Indianapolis-focused books, including 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die, Secret Indianapolis, Indianapolis: An Illustrated Timeline, Amazing Indianapolis, and Remarkable Women of Indianapolis. She discusses how she builds categories, balances landmarks with hidden gems, and updates content after closures. We then dive into Indianapolis history, from the capital's move from Corydon and the failed White River/canal bets to the railroad, Union Station, the Speedway's origins, the 1913 flood, Madam C.J. Walker, and the Colts' move from Baltimore. Petry also shares lesser-known attractions, museums, and restaurants, and why Indiana isn't boring if people plan deliberately. 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: - 100 Things to Do in Indianapolis Before You Die - Indianapolis History - Indy's Best-Kept Secrets Thank you to our partners: IU Indy Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Indy Has Plenty To Do 00:40 IU Indy Arena Invite 01:40 Guest Introduction: Ashley Petry, Author 02:51 Becoming An Indy Author 04:20 Building The 100 List 06:28 Hidden Gems And Sports Picks 08:42 Updating Editions Post COVID 09:36 Remarkable Women Of Indy 11:38 How Indy Became The Capital 14:51 Canals Fail Railroads Rise 18:01 Speedway Auto Boom And Flood 25:46 Favorite Indy Stories And Colts 28:12 Offbeat Things To Do Next 28:53 Crystal DeHaan Backstory 30:14 Monastery Turned RH 31:22 Immigrant Roots Indy 33:15 Paddling the White River 35:23 Garfield Park Art Boom 36:20 Secret Indy Museums 37:57 World's Largest Ball of Paint 39:18 Oldest Indy Eateries 40:22 Random Page Challenge 43:08 Plaque Reader Mindset 45:27 Interurban Lost Transit 47:15 Rapid Fire Favorites 51:46 Final Three Questions 53:43 Hoosier Memory 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.

  3. 5d ago

    The Hidden Cost of Being a Police Officer | Lisa Rollings, Central Indiana Police Foundation

    On today's show I sat down with Lisa Rollings, executive director of the Central Indiana Police Foundation, a nonprofit supporting approximately 5,000 officers across eight counties when fully staffed. Rollings explains CIPF's three pillars: Code One (aid for officers and families facing line-of-duty injury/death or catastrophic events like flooding, house fires, or family crises), Invest in Blue (equipment and training not covered by budgets, including trauma kits for every officer, bulletproof vests, drones, and support for K9 and mounted patrol), and Behind the Line (community engagement to build positive police-citizen interactions). Rollings shares how a 2018 accident inspired her to join CIPF, describes support for families of fallen officers through fundraising, referrals, and youth camps, highlights a scholarship honoring FedEx shooting victim Samaria Blackwell, and discusses wellness initiatives and misconceptions about the emotional toll of policing. 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 the Central Indiana Police Foundation Supports Officers and Their Families - What Inspired Lisa Rollings to Join CIPF - Wellness Initiatives for Police Officers Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (use code GETIN at checkout for $5 off orders of $25 or more) J.C. Hart Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Officer Stress Reality 01:17 Guest Introduction: Lisa Rollings, Central Indiana Police Foundation 02:05 Mission And Programs 03:19 Origin Trauma Kits 05:15 Growth Vests Wellness 06:30 Personal Journey 07:57 Supporting Fallen Families 10:45 Code One Invest Blue 12:10 Funding Community Support 13:31 Families Kids Emotions 15:43 Public Perception Recruitment 19:33 Impact Stories Families 23:42 Misconceptions Mental Toll 24:58 Peer Support Systems 25:51 Serving 5,000 Officers 25:57 Staffing Needs Snapshot 26:21 Direct Aid For Officers 28:56 Donor Options And Earmarks 29:53 Mounted Patrol New Barn 31:31 Scholarship In Samaria Blackwell's Honor 33:07 Rotary Grant Gaming Trailer 35:16 Community Trust And Events 38:07 K9 Unit Support 41:45 Indiana Home And Hidden Gems 45:23 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.

  4. Oct 23

    How a 6-Day Indiana Festival Generates $8.1 Million | Brandon McClish, Jon Yeager & Dennis Nettles, West Side Nut Club

    On today's live show recorded at the West Side Nut Club Festival in Evansville, I sat down with Nut Club members Brandon McClish, Jon Yeager (treasurer), and Dennis Nettles (vice president), who explain how the 105-year tradition is built by 300 active Nut Club members and thousands of volunteers staffing more than 120 nonprofit-run food booths. McClish details membership requirements, the festival's reach of roughly 270,000–295,000 unique visitors, and an estimated $8.1 million economic impact returning to the community, including major Founders' Day grants. Yeager then spotlights the Half Pot raffle, started in 2019, which grew from $1.2 million in year one to nearly $2.7 million in 2026, with online ticket sales available statewide. Nettles closes by sharing Evansville's west side pride and history as we sample signature foods like the brain sandwich, walk-off chop, donut tenderloin, and chicken-and-waffle sandwich. 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 the West Side Nut Club and the Nut Club Festival - How the Nut Club Festival Generates Revenue - Signature Foods Available at the Nut Club Festival Thank you to our partners: MyRacehorse Donut Bank Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Festival Life Teaser 01:31 What Is the Nut Club 02:59 Origins Under the Oak 04:59 Joining and Volunteering 06:15 Crowds and Festival Schedule 09:10 Booths Setup and Logistics 10:53 Economic Impact and Grants 14:55 Volunteer Culture Spotlight 19:44 Must-Eat Booth Picks 22:36 Half Pot Basics and Origins 25:08 Half Pot Growth and Operations 28:59 Online Sales and Future Plans 33:18 Half Pot App Buzz 34:08 Volunteer Pride Week 35:29 Meet West Side Legend 36:51 Childhood Festival Memories 38:01 How Fall Fest Evolved 39:28 Why Outsiders Get Hooked 41:56 105 Years Of Nut Club 44:58 Food Tasting Tour 47:33 Reitz-Mater Dei Rivalry 49:03 More Must-Try Foods 52:16 Evansville Beyond Fall Fest 55:28 Volunteers Needed Now 59:26 Wrap Up Pride And Hat 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.

  5. Oct 21

    She Organized Bedrooms… And Now Works with Pro Athletes | Rachel Whiteaker,, The Simple Life

    On today's show I sat down with Rachel Whiteaker, founder of The Simple Life, a professional organizing firm she started in 2011. Whiteaker shares how a lifelong obsession with organization evolved from childhood cleaning jobs into a business offering in-home organizing, relocation and move management, seasonal services, and ongoing maintenance, plus coaching other organizers on scalable systems. She describes early growth tactics like flyers and a LivingSocial deal that brought strangers as clients, the lessons learned about pricing, safety, and why three-hour sessions don't work, and how the company now uses six-hour, team-based sessions with consultations, decluttering decisions, cleaning, product systems, and labeling. Whiteaker explains building a team to increase impact, generating referrals through networking with real estate and design partners, and using consistent Instagram content. She also shares how a personal loss shifted The Simple Life's mission toward valuing time and people over possessions. 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 a Side Hustle Turned Into The Simple Life - How The Simple Life Scaled - The Simple Life's Mission and Meaning Thank you to our partners: MyRacehorse Rohrman Automotive Group Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Simple Life Philosophy 01:30 Guest Introduction: Rachel Whiteaker, The Simple Life 02:33 Born To Organize 05:28 Early Business Breakthrough 06:47 From Accounting To Side Hustle 08:03 First Clients And Marketing 10:10 LivingSocial Lessons 13:08 How Pro Organizing Works 14:40 Consultations And Pricing Fit 17:02 Systems And Maintenance 19:40 Building A Team 20:34 Advice For Solopreneurs 24:06 Concierge Collective Partners 25:44 Less Is More Mindset 26:22 A Loss That Changed Everything 29:03 Finding Calm In Clutter 30:59 Sentimental Clutter Limits 32:32 Repurpose Keepsakes Digitally 33:45 Decision Piles and Deadlines 34:36 Wardrobe Purge Rules 35:49 DIY Organizing Momentum 39:15 Why You Need Help 41:52 Behind the Scenes Content 43:30 Moving for Pro Athletes 46:19 Find Them Online 46:35 Entrepreneur Growth Advice 49:46 Organizer Tools and Rooms 51:52 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 54:03 Favorite Indiana Memory 56:42 Wrap Up and Credits 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.

  6. Oct 19

    How 10% of the Vote Could Change Indiana Politics | Lauri Shillings, Libertarian Nominee for Indiana Secretary of State

    On today's show I sat down with Lauri Shillings, Libertarian nominee for Indiana Secretary of State, about her unconventional path into politics, Libertarian values, and why the SOS race matters. Shillings discusses her background in media and leadership, her entry into the party through local involvement, and Libertarian principles like limited government and the non-aggression pledge. She explains Indiana ballot access rules tied to the Secretary of State race, including the 2% threshold to maintain access and 10% for major-party benefits like primaries and election board seats. Shillings describes campaigning statewide on a grassroots budget, debate experiences, concerns about voter fraud claims, and the administrative nature of the office, including fixing broken state election systems. 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 Lauri Shillings Got Into Politics - The Libertarian Party, Its Principles, and the Need for 2%  - Voter Fraud Claims and State Election Systems Thank you to our partners: Jackson County Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Campaign Focus Over Attacks 01:20 Guest Introduction: Lauri Shillings 03:14 Small Town Roots and Service 05:06 Finding Libertarian Values 07:31 What Libertarians Believe 09:55 Joining the Party Leadership 12:03 Ballot Access Explained 16:26 Why Secretary of State Matters 21:34 Debates and Pay to Play Rules 24:57 Voter Fraud Claims and Reality 26:36 How Indiana Elections Run 28:59 Policy vs. Role Limits 29:48 Ethics Scandals Spotlight 32:53 Dirty Local Politics 35:32 Libertarian Vote Thresholds 39:39 Campaigning and Voter Mood 43:07 Indiana Road Trip Stories 47:07 Why This Race Matters 49:54 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 53:20 Vote and Final 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.

  7. Oct 16

    Why Young Pros Should Choose Indianapolis Over Bigger Cities | Jak Kramer, Young Professionals of Central Indiana

    On today's show I sat down with Jak Kramer, president of Young Professionals of Central Indiana (YPCI), about building community and connections in Indianapolis. Kramer explains YPCI as a membership-based organization with 400–500 members that hosts monthly happy hours and coffee connects, plus annual events like golf outings and galas to help young professionals meet friends and opportunities. He shares his path from attending his first YPCI event around age 24 to joining the board and becoming president, and describes choosing venues to support local businesses and coffee shops. He discusses keeping events non-transactional, using curiosity and authenticity in conversations, and a rule for warm introductions. Kramer also highlights Indiana's "big yet small" network and why Indianapolis is a good city for making an impact, along with recommendations and 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: - How to Get Plugged Into Central Indiana's Network of Young Professionals - Events Hosted by Young Professionals of Central Indiana - What Makes Indianapolis the Place to Make an Impact Thank you to our partners: Greek's Pizzeria Hope Plumbing, Heating and Cooling AccountedFor Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Give First Networking 01:12 Guest Introduction: Jak Kramer, YPCI 02:22 Jak Finds YPCI 03:26 What Is YPCI 04:09 First Event Nerves 05:08 Events Local Business 06:46 Who Joins YPCI 07:59 No Transactional Vibes 09:46 Connection Stories 12:20 Board Life And Growth 13:54 Membership Value Math 14:46 Career Impact Volunteering 15:39 Authentic Networking Tips 18:20 Indiana Invisible Strings 21:23 Pride In Every Town 26:07 Why Indy Over Austin 29:06 Indiana Rallies Together 30:38 Networking in Indy 32:06 Be the Connector 33:52 Warm Introductions Rule 36:15 Cutco Referral Story 38:20 YPCI Event Goals 39:36 Why Indiana Feels Home 40:18 Rapid Fire Indy Picks 45:43 Hidden Gems Spotlight 49:08 Hoosier to Watch 50:50 Favorite Indiana Memory 51:35 Final Networking Takeaways 52:40 Where to Find YPCI 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.

  8. Oct 14

    From Nearly Broke to $1M+ a Month | Katherine Watercutter, Gold Hinge

    On today's show I sat down with Katherine Watercutter, a former Indiana University distance runner, seven-time All-American, multi-time Big Ten champion, and national podium finisher, about her athletic career and post-grad entrepreneurship journey when she founded Gold Hinge as a side hustle at 23. Watercutter transferred to IU as a walk-on and struggled with fitness and pressure before earning a full scholarship after placing 11th at cross-country nationals and setting school records. After graduation she worked in sales and started Gold Hinge in 2019, initially as an online boutique, facing cash burn, credit-line debt, and near-shutdown moments. A tie-dye Champion sweatshirt ad scaled during COVID to $100K a month but was unsustainable, leading her to private labeling and a breakthrough pleated tennis skirt with help from an ad agency. Gold Hinge later scaled to major revenue of over $1M a month, earning Watercutter a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 spot, and produced collaborations with the Indianapolis Colts and Homefield/IU. 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: - Katherine Watercutter's Running and Entrepreneurship Journey - Gold Hinge's First Products and Eventual Scale to $1M a Month - Gold Hinge's Licensed Collaborations Thank you to our partners: St. Elmo and Harry & Izzy's World Food Championships (enter code 25INDY at checkout and receive 25% off all event tickets) Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Show Intro & St. Elmo / Harry & Izzy's Game Day Menus 01:34 Guest Introduction: Kathryn Watercutter, Founder of Gold Hinge 03:00 Perceptions of Indiana 04:12 Realizing Running Elite Potential & Kentucky vs. Indiana Competition 06:18 The Mental Battle of High School Running & Coach Mentorship 08:47 College Recruiting, Transferring from Miami of Ohio, & Walking On at IU 11:51 Bouncing Back: From Walk-On to All-American & Full Scholarship 15:46 The Internal Mental Talk Track in High-Stakes Races 18:38 Exceeding Expectations & Proudest Race Moments 21:28 Managing High Expectations & Senior Year Cross Country Battle 25:12 The Early Days: Early Side Hustles & First Entrepreneurial Steps 28:13 Balancing IU Athletics, Internships, & Starting an E-Commerce Site 31:00 Overcoming Early E-Commerce Struggles & Private Labeling Shift 38:39 World Food Championships Break 39:35 The Tie-Dye Champion Sweatshirt Boom & Viral Ad Success 43:44 Scaling Bottlenecks, Pre-Orders, & The Reality of E-Commerce Growth 47:00 Grit, Mindset, & Manifesting Success Through Hardship 51:48 The Turnaround: Pleated Tennis Skirts & Scaling to Multi-Millions 57:30 Scaling Beyond 10 Million & Advice for Emerging Entrepreneurs 01:00:40 Forbes 30 Under 30 Honor & The Indianapolis Colts Collaboration 01:06:15 Female Leadership in Indiana, Homefield IU Collab, & Viral Celebrity PR 01:09:40 Innovation, Staying Futuristic, & Learning to Celebrate Wins 01:12:00 Why Indiana is Home 01:13:30 Hidden Gem in Indiana: Indiana War Memorial & Downtown Indy 01:15:20 Hoosier to Watch: Brian Kavicky 01:16:40 Favorite Indiana Memory: IU Big Ten Football Championship Victory 01:19:15 Outro & Where to Find Gold Hinge 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.

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Get IN. is the podcast focused on Indiana, and the stories of inspiring Hoosiers. Follow along as host Nate Spangle dives into all the things that make Indiana great.

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    Get Indiana.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
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