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

    He Turned Down ESPN to Stay in Indiana | Dave Calabro, Playmakers Podcast

    On today's show I sat down with longtime Indiana sports broadcaster Dave Calabro, who spent nearly 40 years in TV, has been a track announcer at Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA since 1985, and is host of IBJ Media's Playmakers, a podcast that features athletes, coaches, executives, and leaders connected to Indiana sports. Calabro traces his start as a Ben Davis High School radio student who needed an FCC license, his Butler years working overnight radio shifts, and an internship with Tom Carnegie that led to his IMS PA role. He shares career pivots from news to sports, traveling with the 1988 Bengals to the Super Bowl after pitching owner Paul Brown, and returning to Indianapolis to help WTHR Channel 13 rise from last to first through ideas like Operation Football and Chopper 13. Calabro recounts moments with presidents, Joe DiMaggio, and George Harrison of The Beatles, explains why he stayed in Indiana over ESPN/ABC offers, and discusses his Playmakers podcast on the IBJ Podcast Network. 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: - Dave Calabro's Career in Television and Announcing the Indy 500 - Why Calabro Chose Indiana Over ESPN - The Playmakers Podcast Thank you to our partners: Rohrman Automotive Group Cowpokes Work and Western Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Super Bowl Stories Tease 01:13 Guest Introduction: Dave Calabro 02:20 Ben Davis Radio Roots 03:21 Butler Overnight Grind 04:15 DJ Hustle And Crates 05:51 Speedway Internship Break 08:32 Indy 500 Iconic Moments 10:00 TV Career Fort Wayne To Dayton 12:04 Bengals Plane To Super Bowl 15:21 Curiosity And Danica Connection 17:41 Back To Indy And Operation Football 21:12 Chopper 13 And TV Innovation 24:10 Fame Moments And Larry Bird 24:45 Playmakers Origins 25:46 Hall of Fame Breakfast 26:46 George Harrison Encounter 28:34 Handling Celebrity Rooms 29:10 Interviewing Presidents 30:05 Staying at WTHR 32:31 Pat McAfee Rise 34:58 Media Shift to Digital 37:15 Why Start Playmakers 40:09 Tenderloin Hotspots 41:03 Indy 500 Fan Moment 41:53 Why Indiana Home 43:06 Blooper Reel Stories 44:26 Indiana Rapid Fire 47:00 Final Thanks and Plugs 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

    From a Strip Mall to a $2.5 Billion Sale | Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget

    On today's show I sat down with Scott Dorsey, former CEO/co-founder of ExactTarget and currently the managing partner at High Alpha, about his move from Chicago to Indianapolis to start ExactTarget and build email marketing software with co-founders Peter McCormick and Chris Baggott, the latter also being his brother-in-law. ExactTarget originated in a Greenfield, Indiana strip mall, where Baggott identified the need while running a dry cleaner. Dorsey looks back on early hires, downtown Indianapolis' evolution, resilience through 9/11, the 2008 crisis, outages and breaches, and leadership practices like ExactTarget's "Orange" culture and a weekly Friday note to keep 2,000 employees connected. He explains filing for an IPO in 2007, pulling it during the financial crisis, successfully going public in 2012, and selling to Salesforce in 2013 for $2.5 billion after interest from firms including Adobe. Our conversation highlights civic leadership, Orr Fellowship's impact, the 2012 Super Bowl host committee, and ExactTarget's philanthropy that became Nextech to expand computer science education statewide. 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 ExactTarget was Founded and Grew to Become a $2.5B Company - Leadership Practices for Large-Scale Companies - The Impacts of Orr Fellowship Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Barkeep Vodka Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Startup Doubts Hook 01:32 Guest Introduction: Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget 02:42 Moving to Indy 04:58 Strip Mall Origins 05:45 Early Product Idea 06:58 First Hires Traction 07:42 Downtown Vision 08:58 Angie's List Neighbors 09:41 Scrappy Infrastructure 10:49 Adversity Razor Edge 11:57 Fire Near Data Center 13:29 Why Keep Going 14:30 Staying in Indiana 15:57 Scaling Culture Orange 16:52 Friday Note Ritual 18:18 IPO Filing Stuck 20:28 Going Public Again 21:22 Salesforce Comes Calling 22:09 Bidding War Finale 23:23 After the Exit 24:38 Give First Community 27:17 Super Bowl Host Committee 32:37 Indy Progress Catalysts 34:06 Why Orr Fellowship Matters 36:27 Fellows Advice and Access 37:11 Next Tech Legacy 39:07 Staying Uncomfortable 40:16 IU Commencement Leap 43:47 Indiana Needs Next 45:27 Legacy and Rapid Fire 51:57 Audience Q and Startup Lessons 54:20 Hosting Big Sports Events 56:50 Entrepreneurship as a Muscle 59:08 Closing 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.

  3. 6d ago

    From Barely Graduating High School to Leading a Billion-Dollar Business | Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions

    On today's show I sat down with Pete Hilger, CEO of Allied Solutions, to trace his journey from growing up in a single-parent home to learning discipline in the U.S. Air Force and eventually helping scale a family-led financial services company into a major Midwest institution. Pete explains how his mother bought and grew a small firm serving financial institutions, how he and his brothers professionalized operations, expanded distribution, and used acquisitions and a 2000 merger to become Allied Solutions, later acquired by Minnesota Life in 2004. He outlines Allied's core work in risk management services, insurance tracking for millions of loans, and consumer protection products delivered through banks and credit unions. Our conversation also covers Allied's investment in Midtown Carmel's growth and its long-running tradition of hosting executives at the Indianapolis 500, including charitable giving through Children's Miracle Network. 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: - Pete Hilger's Upbringing, Air Force Experience and Finding His Way - The Services that Allied Solutions Provides - Allied Solutions' Role in Midtown Carmel's Growth - Why Allied Brings CEOs to Indiana in May Thank you to our partners: Duke Homes Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Crossroads Mindset 01:27 Guest Introduction: Pete Hilger, Allied Solutions 02:45 From Minnesota to Indy 05:14 Growing Up Tough 08:10 Choosing the Air Force 11:00 Crypto Tech Surprise 15:46 Discipline and Leadership 18:47 Startup Shredding Business 24:08 CompuCycle Lessons Learned 25:16 Mom Buys the Company 27:41 Joining Eldridge 34:06 Scaling Into Allied 36:31 Minnesota Life Acquisition 37:39 From Carmel to Cicero 38:25 Chasing Talent Pools 39:41 Mayor's Midtown Pitch 42:18 Rolling the Dice 44:53 Recruiting Mecca Today 46:16 Why Invest in Carmel 54:23 What Allied Solutions Does 55:59 Indy 500 Client Experience 01:01:15 Charity and Hoosier Vibe 01:06:16 Indiana Home and Discipline 01:08:46 Hidden Gems and Hoosiers 01:10:57 Favorite Memory 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.

  4. Jul 20

    The Truth About Modern Farming Most Americans Never Hear | Denise Scarborough, Indiana Soybean Alliance

    I traveled to LaPorte County, Indiana for today's show and sat down with Denise Scarborough, a third-generation farmer, ag lender, and chair of the Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA), to discuss what modern farming really looks like, from growing soybeans, commercial corn, seed corn, and wheat to adopting cover crops, irrigation, intercropping, and precision GPS mapping. Denise explains why she and her husband Mark volunteer through groups like Indiana Farm Bureau and ISA to combat farming misconceptions, build relationships, and represent farmers on trade missions that strengthen export demand, noting the United States' grain's consistent quality and how soy and corn become products like biodiesel, ethanol, and high oleic soybean oil. Denise also discusses scaling a family farm through patience, community reputation, the realities of capital costs, commodity pricing, weather risk, and the importance of strong lender partnerships and youth programs like 4-H and FFA. 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: - Modernized Farming - GPS Mapping for Fields - How Indiana Farmers Help Feed the World - Biodiesel, Ethanol, and High Oleic Soybean Oil - The mportance of 4-H and FFA Thank you to our partners: ClusterTruck (use code GETIN at checkout for $5 off order of $25 or more) Greek's Pizzeria Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Big Picture Farming 01:14 Guest Introduction: Denise Scarborough, Indiana Soybean Alliance 02:30 From 4-H to Farm Life 05:33 Why Advocate Volunteer 08:33 Global Soybean Exports 11:55 From Field to Port 13:31 Soy Products Innovation 15:35 Checkoff Funding Explained 17:46 Family Farms Reality 19:40 Seed Corn Basics 21:22 Starting Farming Today 24:30 Growing Acres Advice 27:21 Choosing Tenant Farmers 29:17 Learning New Practices 30:11 Learning Intercropping 30:37 Risk And Trial 31:22 Taking Over Young 33:35 Tech Costs And Side Gigs 35:13 GPS Mapping Breakthroughs 37:27 Farmers And Stewardship 39:00 Legacy And New Farmers 42:10 Youth Programs And Careers 45:31 Finance And Lender Relationships 50:32 Indiana Hidden Gems 53:55 Mentors And Favorite Memory 56:45 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.

  5. Jul 17

    He Became CEO Without Ever Selling Insurance | Kevin Murphy, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance

    On today's show I sat down with Kevin Murphy, executive vice president and CEO of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, about his non-traditional rise from actuary to leading a 1,600-person organization serving all 92 Indiana counties. Murphy shares his educational journey from Franklin College to earning math master's at Miami of Ohio, the rigorous actuarial exam process while he was working, and how a Safeco consolidation led him to join Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance in 2000. He explains the company's origins in 1934 to address affordable farm insurance, how it also serves non-farm customers, and its structure under Indiana Farm Bureau with related legal entities. Murphy shares his take on agent models, why insurance sales is really about education and advocacy, and stepping in as interim CEO in April 2020. He also talks about following a predecessor, hitting the road to listen across Indiana, and using AI to gain efficiency without losing the local, human touch. 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: - Kevin Murphy's Rise From Actuary to CEO of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance - IFBI's Origins and Its Structure Under Indiana Farm Bureau - Insurance Sales Misconceptions Thank you to our partners: Indy Grills Rohrman Automotive Group AAA Hoosier Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 What Sets Them Apart 01:29 Guest Introduction: Kevin Murphy, Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance 02:33 From Math to Leadership 03:30 College Sports and Teaching 06:22 Stalling Into Actuarial Path 08:35 Actuary Exams Explained 14:04 Joining Indiana Farm Bureau 15:29 Farm Bureau Origins and Myths 21:44 Agents and Local Presence 23:44 Relationship Based Insurance 27:09 Becoming CEO During COVID 33:54 Risk Taking and Family Support 38:57 Leading After a Legend 39:04 Lead With Your Strengths 40:26 Change Fast And Clearly 41:17 Data And AI In Insurance 42:19 Brand Responsibility Everywhere 44:23 Get Out Of The Bubble 49:57 AI Plus Human Connection 56:18 Insurance Is Not A Commodity 01:03:35 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 01:04:52 French Lick Favorite Getaway 01:07:03 Leadership Advice That Works 01:10:21 Hidden Gems And Hoosiers 01:13:10 Hoosier Helpfulness Story 01:16:52 Triplets And Final 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.

  6. Jul 15

    They Bet Everything on a Restaurant Everyone Said Would Fail | Mark & Lauren Weghorst, Slapfish

    On today's show I sat down with Indiana entrepreneurs Mark and Lauren Weghorst, founders of central Indiana's fast-growing seafood restaurant Slapfish, which has its original location inside Broccoli Bill's in Noblesville, one on Massachusetts Avenue in Indianapolis, one in Fishers at The Yard, and another in Carmel's Market District. A fifth location is set to open this fall in Indy's Meridian-Kessler neighborhood. Mark shares how a failed tenant restaurant space at the family's Broccoli Bill's grocery store led him to Google "fast casual seafood concepts" and pursue Slapfish. The Weghorsts risked everything while raising three young kids, from receiving an SBA loan to emptying their savings and using their home as collateral. They describe the frantic early days of opening in 2019, a packed grand opening, learning operations with little experience, and staying open through COVID during Lent, which ultimately boosted carryout and delivery growth. As the broader Slapfish brand contracted, they expanded locally and built a commissary prep model for consistency, all while focusing on community involvement and better family balance. 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: - Where the Idea of Slapfish Originated - The Risks the Weghorsts Took to Launch Slapfish - How Slapfish Successfully Navigated COVID - What Makes Slapfish Unique From Other Seafood Restaurants Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 All In Mindset 01:29 Guest Introduction: Mark and Lauren Weghorst, Slapfish 02:18 Why Seafood in Indiana 03:57 Broccoli Bill's Origins 08:57 How They Met 10:42 Pro Golf Hustle Years 17:26 Back Home and Broccoli Bill's Expansion 19:47 Restaurant Tenant Leaves 20:46 Googling Slapfish Franchise 22:54 Risking Everything with Kids 27:10 SBA Loan and Franchise Deal 29:33 Training and Scrappy Buildout 32:05 Grand Opening Chaos 33:17 Early Ops Struggles and Loyal Fans 34:35 Why It Took Off 35:16 Payroll Stress Reality 38:12 COVID Pivot Wins 40:48 Franchise Collapse Fallout 42:18 Mass Ave Momentum 43:37 Supply Chain Scramble 45:45 Midwest Growth Vision 47:36 Seafood Logistics Midwest 49:33 Commissary Consistency 53:10 Redefining Success Balance 59:23 Choosing Meridian Kessler 01:00:50 Lessons For The Kids 01:04:48 Indiana Rapid Fire 01:06:48 Advice And Hidden Gems 01:12:31 Final Wrap And Where To Find 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. Jul 13

    50% of Downtown Is Empty… Here's The Plan | SaraBeth Drybread, Town of Edinburgh

    On today's show I sat down with SaraBeth Drybread, economic development director for Edinburgh, Indiana, to discuss the town's deep history, its legacy as the veneer capital of the world, and the decline of its 1870s downtown after 2008 due to neglected historic buildings and absentee landlords. Drybread explains how Edinburgh Main Street was founded in 2025 by residents, business owners, regional partners, town officials, and downtown stakeholders, and is applying for the Office of Community and Rural Affairs Downtown Affiliate Network, working toward state accreditation for Main Street. They're using lessons from mentor communities like Wabash and Rushville, where historic theaters helped catalyze revitalization. Drybread outlines priorities for Edinburgh including increasing storefront occupancy, attracting a strong mix of retail and services, leveraging partnerships across three counties, and building a downtown plaza with an amphitheater supported by grants and local tourism funding while promoting assets beyond the outlet mall, including the Pixy Theatre and Indiana's largest tenderloin at Edinburgh Diner. 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 Edinburgh, Indiana and Its Legacy as the Veneer Capital of the World - Why Edinburgh's Downtown Declined and How Edinburgh Main Street Is Working to Bring It Back - Using Downtown Blueprints from Successful Communities - Edinburgh's Greatest Assets Thank you to our partners: Kelley School of Business Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 01:35 Guest Introduction: SaraBeth Drybread, Town of Edinburgh 02:50 Edinburgh, Indiana Origins 04:46 Hardwood Horse History 06:34 Downtown Decline 11:45 Main Street Program 13:55 Accreditation Levels 19:34 Transformation Vision 22:01 Perfect Main Street Mix 23:46 Peer Mentors Theaters 33:28 Building Momentum 36:12 Trails Sell Cities 36:43 Three County Puzzle 38:02 Outlet Mall Origins 40:28 Downtown Plaza Plan 44:52 Granary And Buy-In 46:46 Parking Perception Shift 50:07 Edinburgh In 2036 51:59 Funding And Partnerships 54:13 Tenderloin Town Identity 56:09 Indiana Roots And Favorites 01:00:41 Hidden Gem Johnson Park 01:02:41 Hoosier To Watch 01:03:51 Love Your Town Outro 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 10

    A 17-Year-Old Ran 100 Miles for Riley + Inside the Indy 500 Flyover | Charlie Rolfsen & Colonel Scott Oden

    On today's show I sat down with two special guests: Center Grove high schooler Charlie Rolfsen, who completed a 100-mile run and raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children, and Colonel Scott Oden, Aviation Commander of the 38th Combat Aviation Brigade for the Indiana National Guard, who was the lead Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500 driver's lap escort. Rolfsen, with only 30 days of training, ran 100 miles in April, starting and ending at Center Grove High School. He explains his first spontaneous attempt of 65 miles, his neighborhood one-mile loop route that erased 80 miles, community pacing support, and the toughest overnight stretch when he struggled to eat and stay awake. Rolfsen's older sister went to Riley at an early age, and he credits the hospital for saving her and many of his friends' lives. Colonel Oden then joins the show to share his experience as a Black Hawk pilot for the Indy 500, detailing how the unit was selected, rehearsals, second-by-second timing, flight speed, cockpit perspective over the crowd, and returning to watch the race after the mission. 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: - What Inspired Charlie Rolfsen to Run 100 Miles - How Rolfsen Raised $24,000 for Riley Hospital for Children - A Day in the Life of an Indy 500 Black Hawk Pilot Thank you to our partners: Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance Kelley School of Business Check out these great clips from the show: 01:23 Guest Introduction: Charlie Rolfsen, Center Grove High Schooler 02:16 The Bet That Started It 03:20 Fueling and Family Support 04:57 Turning It Into Charity 05:47 Training and Mental Game 08:00 Raising Money and Sponsors 09:25 Planning the 100 Mile Route 11:24 Community Pacing and Night Shift 13:23 Pain Cave and Donut Rescue 16:21 Why He Did It 18:31 School Reactions and Inspiration 20:28 Keeping Your Word and What's Next 24:12 Advice Do Hard Things 25:22 Phone Detox Willpower 26:14 Community As Jet Fuel 26:48 Acting Dreams Auditions 27:42 Toughness Beyond Sports 28:48 Modern Path To Fame 29:30 Curiosity Lifelong Learning 30:52 Do Hard Things Mindset 31:36 Indiana Radar And Gems 33:41 Charlie Wrap And Plug 35:40 Indy 500 Flyover Setup 35:58 Guest Introduction: Colonel Scott Oden, Indiana National Guard 40:01 Precision Timing Rehearsals 41:19 Cockpit View Crowd Roar 43:59 Service Pride And Pageantry 49:20 After The Flyover Day 50:16 Favorite Traditions 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.

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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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