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 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.

  2. 4d ago

    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.

  3. 6d ago

    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.

  4. 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.

  5. Aug 7

    The $12 Million Failure That Changed His Life | Jim Trueblood, Trueblood Real Estate

    On today's show I sat down with Jim Trueblood to learn more about his founding of Trueblood Real Estate and its rapid growth. Trueblood bought his first rental property at 16 with the help of family, owned two homes by 18, studied business at Purdue, and later pursued a $12 million Florida condo conversion that collapsed when the market shut down, forcing him to return home broke, sleep on a couch, and start over as a new agent. After years of low commissions and setbacks, he scaled his business by aggressively buying Zillow leads (and later realtor.com), growing from solo production to a team and launching a brokerage in 2018. He discusses lead distribution, agent growth, and branding through exclusive athletics partnerships with Purdue, IU, and Notre Dame, plus NIL deals including former Boilermaker and current Indiana Pacers guard Braden Smith. He also shares market insights, advice for agents and first-time buyers, and expansion into Kentucky. 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 Jim Trueblood Got His Start in Real Estate - The Founding and Scaling of Trueblood Real Estate - Strategic Real Estate Branding Practices - Tips for First-Time Buyers Thank you to our partners: Indy Grills 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Rock Bottom Lessons 01:23 Guest Introduction: Jim Trueblood, Trueblood Real Estate 02:23 First Rental at 16 03:23 Managing Tenants Young 05:03 Purdue Social Wake Up 08:48 Florida Condo Gamble 11:59 Market Crash Fallout 14:05 Back Home Starting Over 15:56 Open House Heartbreak 17:59 Finding Zillow Traction 21:35 Scaling Leads Into Brokerage 25:17 Choosing a Brokerage 27:18 Building Lead Machine 28:51 Athletics Branding Deals 32:33 Notre Dame Negotiations 33:56 Campus Brand Partnerships 34:36 South Bend Office Launch 35:06 Office Design as Marketing 36:33 NIL Deal Wild West 38:06 Braden Smith Activation 40:15 Leads vs Brand Strategy 40:50 Scaling Marketing Wisely 41:46 Building a 200 Agent Team 42:55 Agent Market in 2026 43:58 Costs to Stay Licensed 44:48 From Selling to Leading 45:46 Advice for New Agents 47:19 Inspections Kill Deals 50:09 Indiana Market Snapshot 52:31 First Time Buyer Advice 54:31 Growth Plans and Kentucky 56:49 Why Indiana Is Home 58:03 Dream NIL Athlete Pick 59:01 Underrated Fort Wayne 59:53 Craziest House Story 01:03:59 Rapid Fire Indiana Picks 01:05:55 Favorite Purdue Memory 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 5

    He Bought a Restaurant at 23… They Now Own One of Indiana's Biggest Restaurant Groups | Eddie Sahm, Sahm's Hospitality Group

    On today's show I sat down with Eddie Sahm, second-generation restaurateur and co-owner of Sahm's Hospitality Group, to discuss growing a family-run Indiana restaurant and catering company across central Indiana. Eddie traces the business from his father Ed Sahm's first Fishers location in 1986, his early work and Purdue hospitality education, and decision at 23 to buy Sahm's Place with an SBA loan, rebuild it through craft beer, streamlined operations, and community events, then sell it back into the company in 2016. He explains scaling into Big Lug Canteen and brewing for margin control, the pivot from Liter House to Half Liter BBQ during COVID, and building "everyday" value-driven community spaces. He also covers management-contract work at Turner's, upcoming openings, and real estate and lease discipline. 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: - Why Eddie Sahm Bought a Family-Owned Restaurant at Age 23 - The Expansion of Sahm's Hospitality Group and New Openings - The Importance of Location for Successful Restaurants Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Cold Open Teasers 01:15 Guest Introduction: Eddie Sahm 02:08 Half Liter Patio Vibes 03:05 Origins of Sahm's 03:41 Ed Sahm Backstory 05:10 Fishers First Location 05:40 Early Expansion Concepts 06:19 Sahm's Place Community 07:50 Sahm Family Legacy 09:47 Eddie Joins Restaurants 10:42 Purdue HTM Training 12:11 Internships And Hustle 14:12 Career Mindset Advice 15:30 Bartending Lessons 20:50 Buying Sahm's Place 21:58 Craft Beer Turnaround 22:24 Selling Back To Group 23:57 Owning At 23 24:22 Grinding to Rebuild 24:53 Cutting Draft Staples 25:38 Streamlining the Bar 26:37 Growth Metrics and Events 27:43 Community First Culture 28:30 Proving Yourself 30:34 Fresh Ideas in Family Biz 31:42 Why Hire a CEO 32:43 Launching Big Lug Canteen 34:19 Vertical Integration and Margins 37:29 Lease Math for Survival 38:53 Monon Trail Advantage 42:35 Leaderhouse to Half Liter 45:07 COVID Pivot and Closure 47:50 Half Liter Goes Berserk 49:29 Volume BBQ Philosophy 50:39 Community Over Best BBQ 51:08 Catering as Crown Jewel 51:28 Catering as Growth Engine 52:10 Running Turners Downtown 53:26 MGK Pop Up Chaos 57:32 New Concepts and Walkability 58:44 Pride in Family Ownership 01:00:28 All Locations Rundown 01:02:04 Why Indiana Home 01:02:54 Menu Favorites and Tenderloin 01:04:05 Half Liter Blockhouse Plans 01:05:26 Broad Ripple Real Estate Reality 01:08:41 Mamacita Hoosier Latin Vision 01:09:37 Indiana Hidden Gems Picks 01:12:50 Hoosier to Watch Dr. Goggins 01:14:31 Favorite Indiana Memories 01:15:47 Closing Thanks and Sponsors 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 3

    How Inmate Handlers Train Service Dogs That Change Lives | Jillian Ashton, Indiana Canine Assistant Network

    On today's show I sat down with Jillian Ashton, president and CEO of the Indiana Canine Assistant Network (ICAN), Indiana's only accredited service dog organization through Assistance Dogs International, during International Assistance Dog Week. Ashton explains how ICAN trains service dogs to support children, adults, and veterans with mobility and psychiatric needs, and how dogs can serve as a social bridge in public. She details ICAN's unique model of training dogs primarily in Indiana correctional facilities, including two-week in-prison team training where inmate handlers transfer skills to clients. ICAN places about 20 dogs per year, with roughly a 50% graduation rate, and it costs about $30,000 to train a dog over two years; veterans receive dogs at no charge. The episode also covers dog breeding, puppy development timelines, volunteer roles, and how to get involved via icandog.org. 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 Indiana Canine Assistant Network - ICAN Dog Training and Puppy Training - How to Volunteer with ICAN Thank you to our partners: Bloomrank Discover Boone County Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Purposeful Partnership 01:16 Meet ICAN and the Dogs 02:49 Why Service Dogs Matter 04:14 Accreditation and Origins 07:22 Jillian's Path to ICAN 11:18 Training Dogs in Prison 15:25 Team Training Inside Prison 17:23 Other Training Models 19:25 Costs and Funding Reality 21:02 Why Some Dogs Don't Graduate 22:20 Career Changes and Scent Work 25:49 Breeds and Tiny Service Dogs 29:32 Puppy to Placement 32:09 Puppy Birth Basics 32:39 Early Sensory Handling 33:37 Volunteer Vetting 35:27 Prison Whelp Program 38:07 Training Rotation Cycle 38:46 Volunteer Roles Explained 39:32 Service vs Therapy Dogs 40:40 Training The Trainers 44:12 Puppy Training Advice 45:35 Career Change Adoptions 47:09 Building Composure 49:09 Get Involved With ICAN 51:16 Indiana Rapid Fire 55:03 Hidden Gems Spotlight 56:55 Hoosier To Watch 59:07 Favorite Indiana Memory 01:00:31 Final Plug 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.

  8. Jul 31

    Canoeing 84 Miles on the White River + Indiana's Biggest Stories | Lindsey Erdody, Free Press Indiana

    On today's show I sat down with Lindsey Erdody, editor-in-chief of the nonprofit Free Press Indiana News, to cover how she built the statewide newsroom and the latest headlines across Indiana. Before the segment with Erdody, Will Hudson and I recap the 5-day, 4-night, 84-mile White River canoe trip from Muncie to Indianapolis. It was an enlightening, extremely informative adventure marked by heat, rain, lightning, a long unmaintained portage in Broad Ripple, and tough nights like camping on Goose Island. We learned a lot about river wildlife and the people and organizations who are working to restore White River since the 1999 fish kill. Erdody then joins the show to discuss why electric bills are rising, rural grocery and healthcare challenges, a Hoosier visiting all 92 county fairs, data center debates and regulations, and Indiana State Fair discounts like early-bird tickets and $2 Tuesdays. 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: - Nate and Will's 5-Day, 84-Mile Excursion Canoeing the White River - The People and Organizations Committing Time and Resources to Restore the White River - Free Press Indiana - Electric Bills Rising, Grocery and Healthcare Challenges, Data Center Debates, and Indiana State Fair Discounts Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial 1933 Lounge Carmel Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 White River Recap Intro 02:30 Would You Do It Again 03:47 Type 2 Fun Explained 04:07 Day-by-Day River Breakdown 04:54 Goose Island Misery Night 06:21 Storms Portage And Lessons 07:55 Watch The Video Plug 10:38 Meet Lindsey Erdody 11:34 Nonprofit News Model 12:51 Lindsey Career Path 15:55 Axios Local And Trust 20:51 Building A Newsroom 24:31 Electric Bills And Utilities 28:33 Shoals Grocery Food Deserts 32:07 Rural Healthcare Crisis 34:21 Pride Fuels Progress 35:24 Leaders Plus Funding 37:05 Buildings Versus People 38:25 92 County Fair Quest 43:03 Data Centers Debate 48:29 Jobs Noise And Power 55:11 State Fair Deals 58:34 Hidden Gems And Heroes 01:01:00 Favorite IU Memory 01:02:42 Wrap Up And Links 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
    300
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