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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 Indiana Is a Hidden Gem for Golf Trips | Josh Levitats, JEL Golf Travel

    On today's show I sat down with Josh Levitats, founder and CEO of JEL Golf Travel, the only Indiana-based golf tour operator that builds golf trips and positions Indiana as a hidden-gem golf destination. Levitats shares how he got into golf at a young age, moved from Miami to Carmel, and began informally booking group golf trips in 2019 before officially launching his company in 2023. He explains how he plans itineraries and packages that combine tee times, lodging, transportation, and off-course experiences, emphasizing that the best part of a golf trip is the post-round camaraderie. Our conversation highlights Indiana golf draws like the Brickyard, French Lick, Purdue's Kampen-Cosler  Course, the Pete Dye golf trail, and the need to consolidate and better market Indiana's golf offerings. 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 JEL Golf Travel First Started - Building Perfect Golf Destination Packages - Hidden Gem Golf Courses in Indiana - Bucket List Golf Trips Thank you to our partners: Kelley School of Business Indy Grills Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Golf Trip Philosophy 01:45 Guest Introduction: Josh Levitats, JEL Golf Travel 02:47 Moving To Indiana 03:26 Golf Origins 05:13 First Trips And Logistics 09:00 Tour Operator Explained 13:34 From Friends To Clients 15:30 Building Indiana Golf Itineraries 16:57 Indy Golf Trip Blueprint 22:35 Marketing Pete Dye Trail 24:57 Private Courses and Augusta 28:46 Indiana Golf Stories 32:48 Why Midwest Golf 33:59 Walking Golf Trip Grind 34:45 Bucket List Trip Costs 36:17 Why Use a Trip Planner 37:42 Indiana Hidden Gem Courses 39:34 High School Golf Course Debate 43:15 Southern Indiana Golf Experiences 45:08 Golf Houses and St. George 46:16 Wellness Retreat and Hot Springs 50:37 Trail Running Detour 52:08 Indy Trip Must Dos 54:13 Marketing Indiana Golf Better 56:35 Par Three Vibes 57:04 Indiana Rapid Fire 59:06 Dream Destinations and Origins 01:02:29 Hidden Gem and Hoosier Shoutouts 01:04:34 PGA vs LIV 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.

    1h 7m

  2. 4D AGO

    She Biked Across America… Only One City Felt Like Home | Kerry Thomson, Mayor of Bloomington

    Today's show marks another episode in our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Bloomington Mayor Kerry Thomson at The Mill in the Trades District. Mayor Thomson shares how a 36-hour stop in Bloomington during a cross-country bike trip led her to move there and build a career in nonprofit leadership, including nearly 20 years leading Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County and later IU's Center for Rural Engagement. She discusses Bloomington's culture and "language of possibility," quality-of-place investments like Switchyard Park and Hopewell Commons, outdoor assets like Monroe Lake, and local innovation spanning music, Cook Medical's legacy, drones at The Mill, and defense ties to NSA Crane. Mayor Thomson highlights public safety staffing improvements, major paving progress, housing as a top priority, a new convention center, and IU football's championship impact on community pride. 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: - Mayor Thomson's Cross-Country Journey and Making Bloomington Home - Her Nonprofit Career and Becoming Mayor - Bloomington's Culture and Assets - Priorities to Make Bloomington a Great Place to Live, Work and Play Thank you to our partners: Make My Move Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Belief and Risk 00:29 Guest Introduction: Kerry Thomson, Mayor of Bloomington 01:53 Trades District History 03:05 Mayor's Bloomington Story 05:38 Culture and Creative Collisions 08:31 Innovation and Music Scene 09:59 Cook Group Legacy 12:46 Parks and Outdoor Life 15:40 Getting Plugged In 17:41 Embracing College Town Energy 19:54 Tech and Defense Corridor 21:49 IU Research to Market 23:33 Risk And Innovation Mindset 24:14 Why Run For Mayor 26:28 Early Wins In Office 29:10 Future Plans For Bloomington 31:07 Why Housing Matters 33:02 IU Football Weekend Boom 36:07 Believing In The Title Run 38:43 Rural Health Initiative 40:16 Rapid Fire Indiana Love 43:48 Bloomington In 30 Seconds 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.

    45 min

  3. 6D AGO

    He Quit His Dream Job After 9 Months – Then This Took Off | Michael Green, Flags For Good

    On today's show I sat down with Michael Green, founder of Flags For Good, a purpose-driven flag company that donates proceeds to social causes. Green shares how his background in branding and a 2019 TEDx talk led him to start the business as a side hustle, which grew through SEO and viral TikTok content and eventually prompted him to leave his Texas A&M athletics "dream job" after nine moFnths. We discuss vexillology, why flag design is objective, what makes good and bad state flags (including Indiana), and how symbols build belonging. Green recounts moving to Indiana, finding community, and explains Flags For Good's new partnership as the official flag provider for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including using more sustainable biodegradable polyester and launching limited collectible IMS flags. 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 Flags For Good Went from a Side Hustle to Full-Time Business - The Keys to Good and Bag Flags - Flags For Good's Partnership with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Thank you to our partners: Duke Homes Pence Media Group Greek's Pizzeria Kirklin Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Why Flags Matter 02:03 Guest Introduction: Michael Green, Flags For Good 02:57 Ireland Flag Swap 04:23 Texas A&M Origins 07:53 Starting Flags For Good 13:45 Quitting the Dream Job 17:14 Growth via SEO TikTok 22:06 Vexillology Design Rules 28:43 State Flag Rankings 31:59 City Flags Identity 33:27 Logo Pride Backlash 33:54 IMS Logo Flip Debate 35:38 Why Flags Matter 37:49 Worst State Flags 38:36 Utah Flag Redesign 41:20 Moving To Indiana 43:04 Finding Community Indy 45:52 Building Relationships 47:55 Constraints Spark Creativity 51:18 IMS Partnership Unboxing 54:47 Snake Pit Flag Hustle 58:43 Sustainable Speedway Flags 01:03:42 New Facility Growth Plans 01:06:41 Activism Flags Dilemma 01:07:54 Growing Without Greed 01:09:05 Who Decides What's Good 01:09:43 Why Stay In Indiana 01:15:00 Rights And Reputation 01:16:33 Listening Beyond Echoes 01:21:19 IMS Collectible Drop 01:24:46 Why Indiana Home 01:26:49 Biggest Flags Physics 01:29:05 Corn Sweat And Bike Party 01:32:04 Hoosier Spotlight Roads 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.

    1h 37m

  4. APR 27

    The Third-Largest Parade in the U.S. – And Most People Miss It | Dave Neff, 500 Festival

    On today's show I sat down with Dave Neff, the new president and CEO of the 500 Festival, a community and civic organization that produces events to enrich the lives of Hoosiers, drive community impact, and celebrate the spirit of the Indy 500. Neff dives into the organization's 70-year history, its origin inspired by the Kentucky Derby Festival, and his career path through Pacers Sports & Entertainment, ExactTarget, EDGE Mentoring, Prolific, and Purdue's NIL collective Boilermaker Alliance. Neff explains the 500 Festival's role in community engagement around the Indy 500, including the 50th running of the Indy Mini, the third-largest parade in the U.S. that draws up to 300,000 attendees, the Princess Program, Breakfast at the Brickyard, Kids Day on Monument Circle, and the Memorial Service honoring Gold Star families. He details year-round work such as a STEM-based fourth-grade education curriculum and Kids Fit, collaboration with IMS and the IMS Museum, and ways Hoosiers can volunteer or intern. 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 Origins and Community Impact of 500 Festival - 500 Festival Events - How Hoosiers Can Volunteer or Intern with 500 Festival Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Berne Apparel Check out these great clips from the show: 02:08 Guest Introduction: Dave Neff, 500 Festival 03:24 Dave's Career Path 05:40 How 500 Festival Began 07:56 Why Dave Took the Job 10:55 Festival vs IMS Explained 13:41 Year-Round Programs 15:46 Growing Statewide Fandom 18:28 Parade Breakdown 21:18 May Saturdays Lineup 23:49 Indy Mini 50th Year 27:20 Kickoff to May Event 29:06 Surprises as CEO 30:14 Legacy Volunteers Spotlight 31:03 Volunteer Army Behind Events 32:28 Memorial Service and Gold Mile 34:02 Mini Race Motivation Stories 36:25 How to Get Involved 37:26 Internships and Networking 38:35 Why Volunteer When Young 40:39 Purdue NIL and Final Four Run 43:06 NIL Money and NCAA Rules 49:18 Portal Fundraising Wild Story 51:24 May Events and Registration Push 52:02 Indiana Home and Traditions 54:32 Race Day Suite and Favorite Drivers 55:51 Hidden Gems and Guest Picks 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.

    59 min

  5. APR 24

    Why Celebrities Keep Coming to Muncie | President Mearns, Ball State University

    Chirp chirp! On today's show I sat down with Ball State University President Geoffrey S. Mearns to learn why he chose Ball State and Muncie, emphasizing education's transformational power, Ball State's residential campus, and the university's responsibility to support community growth. President Mearns explains Ball State's origins from the Ball Brothers' 1917 gift, its continuing strength in teacher education, and high Indiana retention among graduates. He dives into Ball State's nationally recognized media and Sports Link programs and alumni engagement, including David Letterman bringing Netflix and ESPN productions to campus and the Letterman Speaker Series. President Mearns also shares Hugh Jackman's visits and positive view of Muncie as a resilient post-industrial community. Our conversation covers Ball State's partnership with Muncie Community Schools, progress in student outcomes, and a major Village revitalization plan featuring a performing arts center, hotel, innovation hub, housing and green space.   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: - Ball State University's Origins from the Ball Brothers - Ball State's Media Program and David Letterman Speaker Series - Muncie's Village Revitalization Plan Thank you to our partners: Berne Apparel Hope Plumbing Check out these great clips from the show: 01:19 Guest Introduction: President Mearns, Ball State University 02:18 Why Ball State and Muncie 05:36 First Impressions of Muncie 06:40 Ball Family and Founding Story 08:46 Teacher College Impact 09:50 Keeping Talent in Indiana 12:30 Media Program Powerhouse 15:51 David Letterman and Caitlin Clark 17:03 How the Netflix Episode Happened 19:49 Letterman's Humble Character 23:17 Hugh Jackman Visits Ball State 27:38 Letterman Speaker Series Tease 27:50 Celebrity Workshops Fund 28:57 Muncie Schools Partnership 31:36 Progress and Outcomes 33:35 Emens Giving Story 37:00 Village Revitalization Plan 40:39 Running and Trails 43:30 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 46:40 Arts Culture and Downtown 48:48 Indiana Favorites and Hoosier Spotlight 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.

    53 min

  6. APR 22

    The Life-Changing Call that Led Him to the World Cup | Bryce Campbell, USA Rugby

    On today's show I sat down with retired USA Rugby center Bryce Campbell, who earned 48 caps, played over 100 pro matches, and most recently suited up for the Chicago Hounds before retiring in 2025 and returning to Indianapolis to help revive Kuntz Stadium. Campbell remembers discovering rugby at Broad Ripple Park with the Royal Irish, winning a national title, and playing club rugby at Indiana University. Study abroad in Sydney then led to USA Selects, a call from Irish rugby legend Declan Kidney, his first cap against Romania, and a career that included driving Uber early on, signing with London Irish, and competing at the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan. After returning to the U.S. due to COVID, he played in Austin and Chicago, then helped form Riverside Sports Properties to manage and restore city-owned Kuntz Stadium, host college rugby nationals, support the Indy AlleyCats, and pursue future rugby events and a potential Indy pro rugby team.   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: - Bryce Campbell's Rugby Journey - Riverside Sports Properties' Efforts to Restore Kuntz Stadium - The Past, Present and Future of Rugby in Indiana Thank you to our partners: Pence Media Group Barkeep Vodka Check out these great clips from the show: 01:19 Guest Introduction: Bryce Campbell, USA Rugby 02:28 Finding Rugby Indiana 04:02 Royal Irish Rise 04:54 Choosing IU Rugby 06:42 Club Life At IU 07:28 Big Ten Rugby Explained 08:15 Why Not NCAA 09:34 USA Pathway Begins 10:06 Australia To Uruguay Breakout 12:40 First Eagles Cap 14:36 Turning Pro In Denver 16:12 MLR Launch And Glendale 18:51 Overseas Dream 20:04 Signed By London Irish 22:01 Life In English Rugby 26:13 World Cup Japan 28:54 COVID Ends Europe Stint 29:53 Back To MLR Austin 31:30 Career Timeline Check 31:58 Finding The Next Team 33:31 Balancing USA Rugby Life 36:01 Becoming A Chicago Hound 37:51 Building A New Club 38:43 Retirement And Indy Pivot 39:29 Reviving Kuntz Stadium 43:19 Landing Major Events Fast 45:38 Bigger Vision For Rugby 48:48 Rugby Origins And Growth 50:30 Indiana Questions 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.

    59 min

  7. APR 20

    After Losing His Best Man, He Built Something Bigger | Tom Hanley, Nine13sports

    On today's show I sat down with Tom Hanley, a Marian University alum and four-time track cycling national champion who founded Indianapolis nonprofit Nine13sports to get kids active and teach life skills through cycling. Hanley shares how he got into cycling as a kid, Marian's prominence in collegiate cycling, and his elite racing path before a tragic party-bus crash on his wedding day killed his best man and left Hanley with crushed vertebrae and a brain injury, ending his cycling career. He explains channeling grief into launching Nine13sports in 2012, including the Kids Riding Bikes in-school simulator program and a Kids Building Bikes workforce program, reaching 50,000 students in 2025. During the pandemic, Nine13 created Nine13 Logistics to move and deliver millions of pounds of food, emphasizing collaboration to scale nonprofit impact.   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 Launch and Mission of Nine13sports - Kids Riding Bikes and Kids Building Bikes Initiatives - The Creation of Nine13 Logistics to Combat Food Insecurities Thank you to our partners: Elements Financial Check out these great clips from the show: 01:39 Guest Introduction: Tom Hanley, Nine13sports 02:54 How He Found Cycling 04:35 Racing Before Lance Armstrong Boom 06:25 Marian and Velodrome 09:04 College Titles and Pro Dreams 12:34 2010 Party Bus Crash 16:04 Turning Trauma Into Purpose 19:53 Launching Kids Riding Bikes 21:24 Bike Freedom and Opportunity 24:55 Scaling and Building Bikes 28:46 Kids Riding Bikes 28:55 Scaling to 50k Students 29:28 New HQ Before COVID Hits 31:32 Pivot to Food Delivery 33:06 Building Last Mile Logistics 34:14 How Food Distribution Works 37:04 Running Two Divisions 38:45 Impact Footprint and Growth 39:31 Nonprofit Leadership Advice 41:10 Why It's Called Nine13 41:48 Future Plans and Food Hub 43:30 Solving Food Insecurity 46:52 How Hoosiers Can Help 47:54 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 48:48 Rapid Fire Bike Wisdom 50:59 Velodrome Racing Explained 54:03 Final Indiana Questions 55:43 Guest Recommendations 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.

    58 min

  8. APR 17

    Get Indiana From Founding to the Future

    On today's show I sat down with my colleague Cheyne Reiter to share a behind-the-scenes deep dive into Get Indiana's rapid growth, from its origins as a Powderkeg business podcast launched in March 2023 to a broader statewide media brand with a website, newsletters and socials launched in 2025. We outline the company's ecosystem, with almost 300,000 combined social followers across 10 social accounts, a statewide newsletter and multiple localized newsletters reaching over 25,000 Hoosiers, daily blog posts from a team of writers, and an advertiser-supported model. We announce the Get Indiana Podcast Network, adding Allison Martin's "IN the Parks" and two new shows coming later this summer, while discussing expansion to more Indiana cities and eventually the Midwest. The episode also features Hoosier author Craig Fehrman (from Dillsboro) on his new book, "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark," a multi-perspective, heavily sourced history of Lewis and Clark (1804–1806), including Native viewpoints and figures like York, plus details on the April 21 release and Wild Geese Bookshop event hosted at the Johnson County Museum in Franklin.   If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference or discuss trending topics in Indiana, visit getindiana.com/podcast. You are going to learn about: - How Get Indiana was Founded - The Expansion of Get Indiana from Podcast to Socials, Newsletters and a Website - The Get Indiana Podcast Network - Craig Fehrman's New Book "This Vast Enterprise: A New History of Lewis & Clark" Check out these great clips from the show: 01:06 Origin Story of Get Indiana 02:40 Audience Growth and Platforms 03:41 Newsletters and Podcast Network 05:29 Team and Revenue Model 07:47 Local News Mission and Expansion 14:06 Future Vision and Indy 500 Plans 16:23 Partner Call and Listener Support 17:53 Meet Author Craig Fehrman 19:14 From Presidents to Lewis and Clark 20:33 York and Untold Perspectives 23:08 Game of Thrones Style History 24:30 Jefferson and Clark Family Ties 26:31 Modern Archives and Writing Process 30:23 Research with Native Descendants 31:13 Down the Ohio River 31:34 Sandbars and River Life 32:14 Journals and Giant Trees 33:31 Jefferson's Real Mission 34:27 Lakota Power Politics 36:16 Native Records and Winter Counts 37:22 From Yale to Publishing 40:25 Audiobook and Release Plans 42:47 Why This Book Matters 49:45 Final Questions and Indiana Love 52:56 Hoosiers Everywhere 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.

    57 min
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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
    281
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