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IN the Loop is an Indianapolis-based television magazine show covering local events, celebrities, fashion, food, nightlife and EVERYTHING that’s “now” in the Circle City. We broadcast Saturdays at midnight on ABC / WRTV, to take our viewers on city-wide trips in every episode, covering everything from downtown hotspots to commercial and cultural events around town. Created by TV production veteran Jason Aaron, the show provides a hip, fresh, and unique approach to entertainment news. Your host Renee Michelle Merrifield and executive producer Jason Aaron is LIVE with the show Thursdays at 7pm.

  1. Oct 19

    #78 - Emmy Elle: Transcend – Art, Transformation & Triumph

    What does it mean to rise above life's challenges, embrace transformation, and find beauty in the struggles that shape who we become? Indianapolis-area artist Emmy Elle joins Renée Michelle Merrifield in the IN the Loop studio to preview TRANSCEND, her upcoming art exhibition featuring 30 original paintings exploring struggle, personal growth, transformation, and triumph. Taking place Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Behn Gallery in Carmel, Indiana, TRANSCEND invites visitors on an emotional and visual journey through the complexities of the human experience. Through expressive colors, imaginative compositions, and powerful imagery, Emmy explores how life's most difficult moments can ultimately lead to self-acceptance, resilience, and personal transformation. During their conversation, Emmy shares the inspiration behind the collection and how her artistic process has evolved. Rather than strictly following sketches or predetermined compositions, she's increasingly allowing her paintings to develop organically, embracing experimentation and discovering new creative directions along the way. The exhibition also reflects Emmy's growing fascination with nature, incorporating landscapes, organic forms, and vibrant colors into her signature artistic style. Beyond her personal collections, Emmy has developed an impressive portfolio of creative work spanning photography, makeup artistry, commissioned paintings, custom portraits, murals, and live event painting. From capturing unforgettable moments at weddings to creating original artwork during corporate events and community celebrations, Emmy brings a unique artistic experience to each project. She shares what it's like to create a painting in real time, often completing a finished piece in just a few hours while guests watch the process unfold. Visitors attending TRANSCEND will have an opportunity to experience that process firsthand as Emmy creates an original painting live during the exhibition. The finished artwork will be offered through a raffle, giving one lucky attendee the opportunity to take home a truly one-of-a-kind creation. Emmy also discusses expanding her artistic offerings to include prints and merchandise, allowing fans to enjoy her artwork in new ways. In the extended conversation, Renée and Emmy explore the importance of creative authenticity, the emotional connection between artists and their work, and Emmy's perspective on generative artificial intelligence and its impact on traditional artists. Throughout the interview, Emmy emphasizes that transformation isn't always comfortable or beautiful in the moment. Growth can be messy, difficult, and unpredictable, but those experiences often become the foundation for something extraordinary. TRANSCEND celebrates that journey, reminding us that the beauty of life isn't found in perfection, but in the experiences that make us who we are. TRANSCEND – ART EXHIBITION Saturday, October 24, 20267:00–9:00 PM Behn Gallery2149 Glebe Street, Suite 100Carmel, IN 46032 Featuring: 30 Original Paintings, Live Painting, Artwork Raffle, Prints & Merchandise Admission: FREE – RSVP Requested RSVP: https://emmypaints.com/transcend Discover more about Emmy Elle and her artwork at https://emmypaints.com/. Watch the complete interview with Renée Michelle Merrifield on IN the Loop, celebrating the artists, entrepreneurs, and creative minds making Indianapolis and Indiana an extraordinary place to live.

    #78 - Emmy Elle: Transcend – Art, Transformation & Triumph

  2. Sep 16

    #77 - Jeff Hutson: Dressed to the Nines, Music, Gondolas & What’s Next

    Performer, producer and entrepreneur Jeff Hutson joins Renée Michelle Merrifield in studio for a conversation spanning live music, show business, Indianapolis and his next big production. Jeff previews Dressed to the Nines Showband, returning for a special Valentine’s Day performance on Sunday, February 14, 2027, at the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts in Winter Park, Florida. After taking the concert to New York City, Jeff is bringing the annual production to the Orlando area for an afternoon performance from 3–5 PM.  This year’s show reunites Jeff with The Cunninghams, longtime friends and collaborators with whom he has performed around the world and on the national tour of Miracle on 34th Street. Ross Kratter serves as Musical Director, with a lineup Jeff says will bring together big band, Broadway, jazz, swing and more. The Valentine’s Day performance also happens to fall on Jeff’s 62nd birthday.  Jeff also talks about why he loves taking Dressed to the Nines to a different destination each year, his desire to eventually bring the production overseas, and the special chemistry that comes from performing alongside musicians and entertainers he has worked with throughout his career.  Back home in Indianapolis, the conversation turns to Jeff’s Old World Gondoliers and the experiences available along the Downtown Indianapolis Canal. Jeff shares the latest on the singing gondoliers, illuminated yacht rides after dark, bringing your own beverages aboard and the talented performers who make each ride unique.  Plus, Jeff discusses his continuing work in Las Vegas, corporate entertainment, jingle work, comedy, staying creatively active and his philosophy of creating opportunities not only for himself but for other working artists. Pasted text.txtTXT It’s a fun, funny and wide-ranging conversation with a performer who has built a career around music, entertainment and creating memorable experiences.

    #77 - Jeff Hutson: Dressed to the Nines, Music, Gondolas & What’s Next

  3. Aug 25

    #76 - Jared Hiner: Kammy’s Kause Hits $1 Million & Returns Aug. 29

    Kammy’s Kause founder Jared Hiner joins Renée in studio to preview the 22nd Annual Kammy’s Kause, happening Saturday, August 29, 2026, from noon to 10 PM in Fortville, Indiana. This year brings some major changes. With Landmark Park under construction, Kammy’s Kause moves directly onto Main Street in Fortville, creating a one-day street festival packed with music, family activities, food, community resources, and the heart that has defined the event for more than two decades. Jared reveals that 33 bands will perform across five stages throughout the day. The main stage will feature full bands, while four nearby satellite stages bring additional acoustic performances to locations just off Main Street. The goal is to create an energetic, walkable festival experience throughout downtown Fortville. The family-friendly side of Kammy’s Kause is expanding too. Instead of the traditional bounce-house setup, the 2026 event features a carnival-style kids zone with games and prizes, a live animal presentation from Silly Safaris, karaoke, face painting, balloon artists, and more. Food vendors will join Fortville’s existing downtown restaurants and shops, bringing festival favorites including cotton candy, sweet tea, specialty sodas, and other fair-style food. Jared also explains how organizers became more intentional with this year’s vendor lineup. Along with selected returning vendors, a significant portion of available space is being reserved for nonprofit organizations that directly serve local communities, including groups focused on health, mental health, special needs, and other essential services. The goal is for guests to leave not only entertained, but also connected to resources that could improve their lives. At the center of everything remains the mission behind Kammy’s Kause. Jared reflects on how his family was initially given only a few paragraphs of information after his daughter Kammy was diagnosed with 4p- / Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome. What began as one family searching for answers has grown into a movement centered around awareness, support, research, community, and families helping families. He describes Kammy’s Kause as one of the rare days when the outside noise disappears and everyone comes together to simply focus on one another, share some love, and support children and families whose needs are greater than their own. Fortville has embraced that mission so completely that Main Street becomes “Kammy Street” during August, with signs throughout downtown celebrating Kammy and the annual event. Another major tradition returns with the 17th Annual Kammy’s Ride. More than 100 motorcycles typically participate in the escorted ride before returning to Fortville around 2:30 PM. Jared encourages everyone to be there for the ride’s arrival and the powerful gathering that follows. Families affected by 4p- travel from multiple states to take the stage, introduce themselves, share their stories, and celebrate their children. Jared calls the roughly 2:30–3:30 PM portion of the day one of the most meaningful experiences Kammy’s Kause offers. And 2026 brings one especially emotional milestone. Kammy’s Kause began with approximately $1,000 raised during its first year. Jared announces that the organization has now officially crossed the incredible threshold of more than $1 MILLION raised. From a small local fundraiser to a 22-year tradition filling downtown Fortville with music, families, motorcycles, nonprofits, food, and community, Kammy’s Kause continues proving what can happen when people rally around needs greater than their own. The 22nd Annual Kammy’s Kause is FREE and open to the public, Saturday, August 29, from noon to 10 PM in Fortville. Learn more, donate, and get event information at KammysKause.org. Watch more Indiana stories and interviews at http://www.INtheLoop.tv

    #76 - Jared Hiner: Kammy’s Kause Hits $1 Million & Returns Aug. 29

  4. Aug 24

    #75 - CannonMusic317: Firefighter by Day, Artist by Dream

    Indianapolis recording artist CannonMusic317 returns to the IN the Loop studio for an extended conversation about music, public service, perseverance, and the work behind building a creative career while serving his community as a firefighter/paramedic. Cannon has built a catalog of more than 75 released songs and features, blending influences from hip-hop, rock, and country. He talks about his recent single “Cul-de-Sac,” the evolution of his music, and the experiences that continue to shape what he writes. The conversation also looks back at some major milestones in his journey, including being featured in Amare` Magazine’s People of Impact edition and creating ambitious music videos far outside Indiana. Cannon shares the story behind “Nap to the Bay,” filmed in California with Black C of RBL Posse, and “Black Bill Gates,” a song he wrote before ever having the connections necessary to bring his vision to life. Years later, the video became exactly what he had imagined—complete with California locations, mansions, and a Lamborghini. For Cannon, that experience reinforced an important lesson: success isn’t defined solely by streams or numbers. Going from writing songs privately in a notebook to traveling, performing, producing professional music videos, building an audience, and sharing his work on television already represents a victory. But music is only one side of Cannon’s story. As a firefighter and paramedic, Cannon discusses the unpredictable reality of public service—from serious emergency calls and fires to helping people through moments of anxiety, rescuing animals, and even responding to the occasional duck stuck in a drain. He also opens up about how those experiences influence his songwriting. Seeing people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives has taught him to think beyond the immediate event and consider the emotions that remain weeks or months later. That empathy gives him material for his music, but Cannon candidly explains that carrying those experiences too deeply also led him to seek therapy and learn how to create healthier boundaries. Cannon reflects on being a young firefighter/paramedic, making mistakes, accepting tough criticism, and learning from experienced colleagues. A memorable early encounter with a veteran firefighter named Frank taught him that constructive criticism can become an opportunity to improve—and Cannon now finds himself becoming that mentor for newer members of the profession. The conversation also introduces Room 40 Podcast, created with two friends from the medical and emergency-services world. The trio plans to tackle sports, relationships, music, culture, life in the medical field, and the experiences that come from their very different perspectives. And somehow, Cannon decided one major event on the same day wasn’t enough. He previews an especially ambitious Saturday: stepping into a smoker boxing match at Triumph Boxing before heading to the Hoosier Dome to headline his Friends to Family Show later that evening. Cannon also reflects on his relationship with IN the Loop, from previous appearances and music milestones to the infamous hot sauce challenge that he and Renée survived together. It’s an honest, funny, and inspiring conversation about what happens when someone refuses to define himself by a single career—firefighter, paramedic, recording artist, entrepreneur, podcast host, boxer, and creator—all while continuing to chase the next goal. Follow @CannonMusic317 and visit his Linktree to keep up with new music, videos, performances, Room 40 Podcast, and upcoming projects. Watch more Indiana artists and stories at http://www.INtheLoop.tv

    #75 - CannonMusic317: Firefighter by Day, Artist by Dream

  5. Aug 12

    #74 - Leona McTaggart: Worst Cooks, Luscious Lunches & Dizzy Burd

    Food Network’s Worst Cooks in America Season 27 alum Leona McTaggart joins host Renée Michelle Merrifieldand special guest host Joel Alvarado for a reunion filled with cooking stories, cocktails, friendship, creative projects, heartfelt memories, and wonderfully unpredictable studio chaos. Leona looks back on her experience competing on Worst Cooks in America, including the pressure of cooking against the clock, learning new techniques, working with a team, and navigating a cast filled with unforgettable personalities. She and Joel revisit the friendship and playful “show-mance” that began during production, along with the memorable moments that made Season 27 such a fan favorite. The conversation also honors the late Chef Anne Burrell. Leona reflects on Anne’s direct but caring mentorship, the importance she placed on listening and learning, and the lasting influence she had on the contestants she invested in. Leona shares the emotional memory of speaking with Anne only days before her passing and explains why her guidance continues to mean so much. After returning home from the competition, Leona purchased many of the appliances and tools she had used during production and began developing her own recipes. That creative momentum led to her cookbook, Luscious Lunches with Leona. Leona explains that many of her signature “luscious” recipes incorporate spirited ingredients such as vodka, wine, rum, or brandy. The cookbook also includes drink recipes, fresh appetizers, pet-inspired creations, and personal touches connected to the people and animals she loves. Her next book will expand beyond recipes into lifestyle entertaining and the art of tablescaping. Leona believes a meal should be more than something that fuels the body—it should be a full experience created through beautiful presentation, thoughtful décor, inviting place settings, and memorable hospitality. She also previews several upcoming ventures, including a streamlined makeup line designed around coordinated shades people will actually use and her role as Dizzy Burd in Joel’s upcoming children’s series, Orange Chicken Kingdom. Joel shares how his viral orange chicken moment on Worst Cooks in America inspired an entire creative universe featuring original characters, music, costumes, comedy, and educational storytelling. Leona, Renée, Joel, and other members of the IN the Loop family are all becoming part of the Orange Chicken Kingdom. After the ABC / WRTV broadcast portion ends, the extended livestream continues with behind-the-scenes reality television stories, cast memories, cooking competition pressure, fan encounters, filmmaking adventures, Indianapolis sightseeing, upcoming television projects, and an increasingly unfiltered “slice, sticks, and dice it” studio remix. Follow Leona at facebook.com/LushLeona to learn more about her cookbook, request a signed copy, and follow her upcoming books, makeup collection, television appearances, and creative projects. Watch more interviews and Indiana entertainment at INtheLoop.tv.

  6. Apr 13

    #73 - From Cancer to Creation: Cameron Mattingly’s Inspiring Journey | IN the Loop TV

    IN the Loop welcomes author Cameron Mattingly for a powerful and emotional in-studio conversation about turning life’s hardest moments into something meaningful. After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2024, Cameron faced uncertainty, fear, and one of the toughest battles imaginable. Instead of giving in, she channeled her experience into something deeply personal—her debut novel, The Stillness Retreat. In this inspiring interview, Cameron opens up about her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and remission, and how writing became both an outlet and a source of control during a time when everything felt uncertain. From the raw emotional realities of chemo to the creative process of transforming her story into fiction, her perspective is honest, relatable, and deeply moving. The conversation also explores themes of healing, resilience, motherhood, and finding purpose through pain. Whether you’ve faced hardship yourself or are supporting someone who has, Cameron’s story is a reminder that strength can be found even in the darkest moments. 📚 Find The Stillness Retreat on Amazon (search by title or C.A. Mattingly) — 📺 Featured on IN the Loop TV Show (ABC / WRTV + Indy hotel channels) 🎁 Enter to win your choice of prizes like a $50 gift card to Sun King Brewing or a $350 voucher to Anarchy Axe Throwing by visiting https://INtheLoop.tv/giveaways/ or scanning the QR code during the LIVEstream or ABC broadcast. No purchase necessary—just visit for a chance at an instant win. — 🔗 More from IN the Loop: https://intheloop.tv

    #73 - From Cancer to Creation: Cameron Mattingly’s Inspiring Journey | IN the Loop TV

  7. Feb 8

    #72 - HyBall Entertainment: Protecting Indiana Artists & Building Legacy

    Renée sits down with David Highbaugh, U.S. Navy veteran and founder of HyBall Entertainment, for a high-energy conversation about Indiana’s rich music legacy—and why today’s independent artists deserve real protection, education, and opportunity. David breaks down the purpose behind HyBall Records, the importance of understanding contracts, and how HyBall helps artists avoid industry scams while building sustainable careers. Plus: highlights from Sounds of Indiana’s Legacy supporting Brewster’s Place, and a preview of upcoming events like Indiana Turbo Music (Apr 11) and the 7th Annual Grassroots Music Seminar & Concert Tour Series (Sept 12).

    #72 - HyBall Entertainment: Protecting Indiana Artists & Building Legacy

  8. Jan 30

    #71 - Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos — Peek & Morris In-Studio

    Writer/director Thomas Peek and lead actor/author/publisher Brian K. Morris stop by to talk A Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos and the FREE movie premiere in Muncie on Friday, Dec 5 (doors 6pm / film 7pm). They share how a radio interview turned into a creative partnership, what it takes to pull off micro-budget filmmaking that doesn’t look micro-budget, and how the premiere supports Cruzin for Autism. Plus: behind-the-scenes laughs, a look at the trailer, Brian’s book “Santa Stein” (available on Amazon), and a few teases about what they’re making next.

    #71 - Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos — Peek & Morris In-Studio
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IN the Loop is an Indianapolis-based television magazine show covering local events, celebrities, fashion, food, nightlife and EVERYTHING that’s “now” in the Circle City. We broadcast Saturdays at midnight on ABC / WRTV, to take our viewers on city-wide trips in every episode, covering everything from downtown hotspots to commercial and cultural events around town. Created by TV production veteran Jason Aaron, the show provides a hip, fresh, and unique approach to entertainment news. Your host Renee Michelle Merrifield and executive producer Jason Aaron is LIVE with the show Thursdays at 7pm.

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    IN the Loop TV Show Podcast
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    80
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