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

    How One Man Put 2,000+ Businesses on the Map | Sherman Burdette, FOX59

    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.

  2. 3d ago

    Indiana's Historic Floods + Coupon Tricks That Can Save You Hundreds | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana News & Emily Norwich, Em's Coupon Clips

    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.

  3. 6d ago

    Why Poverty Is Indiana's Biggest Problem | Fred Payne, United Way of Central Indiana

    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.

  4. Aug 19

    How a Town of 10,000 Became a Midwest Entertainment Destination | Tod Minnich, Honeywell Arts & Entertainment

    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.

  5. Aug 17

    Why 1 in 7 Hoosiers Are Food Insecure | Fred Glass, Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana

    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.

  6. Aug 14

    Inside College Football's Best Offensive Line | Trevor Lauck and Leighton Jones, Iowa Football

    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.

  7. Aug 12

    Why One Indiana Leader Keeps Reinventing His Career | Ryan Vaughn, EXOS

    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.

  8. Aug 10

    Why Universities Must Change… or Be Left Behind | Dr. Stacy Young, Manchester University

    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.

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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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  • Creator
    Get Indiana.
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    300
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    Explicit
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