Third Space Indy

Michael Zarick
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Third Space Indy is a podcast about the people shaping Indianapolis from the ground up. Host Michael Zarick sits down with community organizers, creatives, and neighborhood leaders to explore how we build connection in an age of disconnection. Each episode highlights the work being done to reimagine a more vibrant, inclusive, and rooted future — one conversation at a time.

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    De Aquí y De Allá with Jay Grillo

    Jay Grillo is a multimedia artist, documentarian, and organizer at the Indianapolis Liberation Center. Michael sits down with Jay inside the Liberation Center in Fountain Square to talk about art as solidarity, cultural identity, and building community through showing up. Sponsors: City Rising (cityrising.org) Proformus Urban Planning & Design Intro music: Scared Rabbit by Jennasen Timestamps 0:51 — Intro5:52 — Design work, Folklórico dancing, and the Latino arts community7:25 — Documentary work and storytelling in solidarity14:00 — De Aquí y De Allá and third-generation immigrant identity26:02 — The Indianapolis Liberation Center33:41 — Getting involved and the power of showing up39:24 — Touch Grass Indy41:34 — Canned questions

    1 h 6 min

  2. 20 AVR.

    Rebuilding a Sustainable Democracy with Karla López Owens

    Karla López Owens is the deputy prosecuting attorney, community outreach director at the Marion County Prosecutor's Office, and president of the Indiana Latino Democratic Caucus. This week, she joins Michael at Ellenberger Park in Irvington to talk local democracy, her run for Marion County Clerk, and what it looks like to take government services directly to the people. Links & Resources Karla's Instagram: @K_LopezOWKarla's Website: https://klo4change.com/IndyVotes.org — early voting info Third Space Indy is supported by: City Rising: cityrising.orgProformus: proformus.com/ Music: "Scared Rabbit" by Jennasen Timestamps [0:00] — YDSA protest announcement [0:27] — Spoken word intro [2:16] — Guest introduction [3:23] — What is the county clerk? [5:18] — The 2020 Ellenberger Park caucus [12:43] — From 2020 to now [13:45] — Party challenges & voter suppression [18:40] — Ron Gibson & local accountability [20:48] — Rank choice voting [24:08] — Immigrant voting rights, clarified [25:48] — Top priorities for Indy [30:12] — Vision for the clerk's office [33:09] — DSA & people-first politics [35:29] — "I'm not a politician" [37:36] — What is a Third Space? [38:50] — Why Irvington? [41:06] — A lost Third Space [42:56] — Biggest hurdle for small businesses? [45:10] — How & when to vote [45:59] — Uncle Mark walks by

    1 h 1 min

  3. 13 AVR.

    The Millenial Desire to Own Something with Dominic Senibaldi

    Host Michael Zarick speaks with Dominic Senibaldi, owner of Cat Head Press and part-owner of Love Handle on Mass Ave. Dominic about moving to Indianapolis for grad school at Herron, deciding to stay after finding community, and opening Cat Head Press in 2016 as a hand screen-print shop. They discuss Dominic’s interest in physical media through VHS collecting, the role of printmaking and zines in political resistance, and his view of the “manosphere”. Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising (https://cityrising.org/) Third Space Indy is supported by Proformus (https://www.proformus.com/) 00:00 Manosphere Cold Open 00:45 Third Place Intro 01:49 Dominic Background 04:27 Cat Head Press Explained 05:17 Alien Cat Branding 06:34 Love Handle Origins 08:41 VHS Wall Obsession 14:26 Why Indy Feels Like Home 17:59 Print Community Support 21:21 Workshops Drinking Inks 23:13 Zines and Resistance 26:01 Defining the Manosphere 27:48 Masculinity Grift Economy 28:51 Consumption-Based Manhood 30:21 Male Gaze Paradox 31:44 What Being A Man Means 33:46 Third Space Defined 36:34 Indy Third Space Examples 39:26 Lost Music Scene Spaces 43:55 Favorite Green Spaces 47:21 Top State Parks Picks 51:05 Wrap Up And Where To Find

    54 min

  4. 6 AVR.

    A Rolling Third Space in Indy with Keith Hutchison

    Host Michael Zarick of Third Space Indy interviews Indianapolis cyclist Keith Hutchison at Highland Park about building community on bikes through Bike Party and bicycle riding groups. Keith, an Indianapolis native who returned in 2011 after 17 years in Colorado partly to ride here, describes Bike Party as a free, monthly, second-Tuesday ride begun in April 2016 that now draws up to nearly 1,000 riders in summer and continues year-round with volunteer, consensus-based planning and route test rides. They discuss Indianapolis’s cycling history and growing infrastructure (bike lanes, Cultural Trail, Monon), the social “yes-and” spontaneity of biking, and exploring alleys and overlooked routes. Keith emphasizes the overlooked middle space between sport cycling and advocacy: riding bikes for fun, freedom, and low-barrier third spaces, and notes the rise of women-centered groups in the local scene. Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising (https://cityrising.org/) Third Space Indy is supported by Proformus (https://www.proformus.com/) 00:00 Cycling Should Be Fun 01:00 Third Place Concept 01:37 Meet Keith Hutchison 02:30 What Is Bike Party 04:38 Keith’s Bike Roots 05:29 Indy’s Cycling Comeback 08:32 From Full Moon to Bike Party 10:43 Dirt Bags and City Exploring 11:38 How Routes Get Planned 14:01 A Free Rolling Third Space 15:40 Bike Tribes and DIY Groups 19:41 Highland Park Bike Hub 21:47 Etiquette and Street Culture 23:31 Exploration and Presence 28:35 Inclusive Groups Growing 31:56 Bikes as Simple Transport 34:08 We Are Traffic Too 35:16 Defining Third Space 36:59 Third Place vs Space 37:28 Bike Party Vibes 39:29 Routes Distance Starts 42:00 Rules Safety Traffic 42:21 Lost Third Spaces 49:13 World We Want 52:24 Internet Social Media 59:31 Indy Bike Culture 01:03:39 Next Guest Question 01:04:38 Where To Find Keith 01:05:31 Bike Party Links Outro

    1 h 7 min

  5. 30 MARS

    Yearning and Learning in Indianapolis with Auboni Essence

    Host Michael Zarick interviews Indianapolis poet Auboni Hart (Auboni Essence) about performing writing, creating community “third places,” and her evolving pride in Naptown. They discuss how stage performance adds emotion and meaning beyond the page, Auboni’s rehearsal process, and her work with That Peace Open Mic, which she joined in 2017 and says has adapted through COVID with virtual shows and more spacing at in-person events. Auboni shares how she shifted from disliking Indianapolis to intentionally seeing its beauty, highlighting local bookstores, events, and favorite food spots. She describes a third space as somewhere you can show up without an expectation to spend money. Auboni also explains forming a one-off band for her Naptones award-show performance, being named a 2026 Art & Soul artist, and she performs her poem “Let Me Down Easy.” Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising (cityrising.org) 00:00 What Is Performing 00:40 Intro 01:08 Meeting Auboni 04:47 Why Perform Poetry 07:37 Repping Indianapolis 12:47 Finding Your Community 14:54 Forming A One Off Band 18:34 That Peace Open Mic Origins 20:53 COVID And Open Mic Changes 30:07 Do I Get Art 35:05 Third Space Definition 36:52 Paying For Community 39:04 Values Over Convenience 39:38 Third Space Not Transaction 40:50 Lost Third Spaces 42:42 Childhood Porch Nostalgia 45:22 Ocean Versus Space 47:46 Space Curiosity Not Colonizing 50:20 Art and Soul Spotlight 53:03 Performing Writing Live 56:55 Feedback And Sensitivity 59:48 Poem: Let Me Down Easy 01:04:25 Freedom Reimagined Question 01:07:45 Where To Find Auboni 01:09:23 Final Thanks And Credits

    1 h 11 min

  6. 23 MARS

    Save It For Another Podcast with AJ Carr-Canary

    In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick interviews AJ Carr-Canary, owner of DID Fit Studio, an aerial arts studio in Indianapolis. AJ shares her path from mechanical engineer at Rolls Royce to instructor, then studio owner. They discuss building a welcoming, judgment-free community, open houses, and collaborations with local groups. AJ emphasizes that pole fitness exists because of strippers, advocates sex positivity, and describes how the studio supports and discounts sex workers while educating newcomers without condescension. The conversation also touches on third spaces, personal hobbies, and public transit needs in Indy. Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising 00:00 Sex Work Origins 00:38 Third Place Intro 01:08 Meet DID Fit Studio 02:16 Spring Showcase Plans 04:25 What The Studio Is 07:22 From Engineer To Owner 12:12 Why Community Matters 13:31 Honoring Sex Workers 14:41 Sex Positive Education 16:55 Aerial Apparatuses Tour 18:33 Finding Adult Community 22:03 First Class Nerves 24:17 Defining Sexy Energy 26:33 Heels Show And Tell 28:27 Politics And Small Business 29:29 Canned Questions Bit 30:18 Sponsor Shoutout 30:43 Defining Third Space 32:21 Cats Gym And Reading 34:40 Fantasy Books Deep Dive 36:15 Being A Student Too 36:47 Heels Classes And Workshops 38:38 A Third Space Lost 42:44 What Indy Is Missing 49:22 Small Business Reality 52:17 Fugler Studio Mascots 53:37 Next Guest Question 55:44 Wrap Up And Where To Find 57:10 Final Thanks And Credits

    58 min

  7. 16 MARS

    Spilling a Secret About Tomorrow with Anna Rhodes-Steckbeck

    Host Michael Zarick talks with Anna Rhodes-Steckbeck about being a connector in Indianapolis through events, relationships, and sharing what’s happening around the city. Anna, a former kindergarten teacher and serial yes-sayer with multiple jobs, describes her goal of making people feel safe and comfortable and explains how she fell into working with Tomorrow Bookstore. She reveals Tomorrow’s “Booked for Tomorrow” project: a mobile book bike that will pop up at farmers markets, parks, local businesses, and private events like weddings, with curated selections based on the occasion. They discuss what Anna is reading, why local bookstores matter as community spaces, and the Indy Indie Book Crawl’s role in supporting bookstores during a tough season. Anna shares why she chose to fall back in love with Indy after the pandemic by intentionally finding and promoting cool, sometimes hard-to-find community happenings. Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising 00:00 Why I Share Indy 00:45 What Is a Third Place 01:12 Meet Anna Rhodes 03:30 Community Instigator 05:55 Infinite Jobs Life 08:56 Reading and Recharge 11:47 Finding Tomorrow Books 13:16 Booked for Tomorrow Bike 17:50 Indy Indie Book Crawl 24:03 Why Bookstores Matter 25:46 Owning Books vs Library 28:20 Loving Indianapolis 30:03 Falling Back for Indy 31:12 Reddit Says Bored 32:28 Going Solo Together 34:04 Sponsor and Third Place 35:11 Why Garfield Park 36:24 Lost Third Space Memory 39:35 What Makes a Third Space 44:43 Book Bike Logistics 49:02 Cartoon Uniform Question 51:19 What Indy Still Needs 52:52 Wrap Up and Plugs 53:52 Final Thanks and Credits

    55 min

  8. 9 MARS

    Free Yourself from Consumerism with Carly and Mads (Swap Sesh)

    Host Michael Zarick interviews Mads Gullion and Carly Valentine of Swap Sesh, a free monthly clothing exchange. Started by Carly about two years ago and later co-led with Mads, Swap Sesh now meets at the Garfield Park Arts Center every third Saturday (12:00–2:30), where attendees bring up to 10 items. They discuss how swaps help people experiment with style without the cost and pressure of shopping, and how the project supports anti-consumerism and waste reduction amid large amounts of textile waste. They reflect on community-building through regular attendees, mending and repair workshops, and concerns about enabling overconsumption, emphasizing the community impact. Third Space Indy is supported by City Rising 00:00 Why Swaps Matter 00:54 Third Place Intro 01:40 Meet Swap Sesh Hosts 03:33 How They Met 06:07 What Is Swap Sesh 07:23 Why They Started 09:18 Textile Waste Reality 10:10 Community Closet Idea 12:54 Who Shows Up 14:41 Indy Gay Market Tangent 16:21 Building Friendships 17:34 Finding a New Home 18:52 Mending and Repair 19:46 Reduce Reuse Recycle 21:03 Anti Consumerism Talk 23:33 Are Swaps Enabling 26:43 Invite and Next Swap 28:34 Style Evolution 29:32 Swap Finds and Style Experiments 30:19 Menswear Limits and Pocket Politics 32:36 Gendered Fashion and Wearing What You Want 33:56 Cars, Athleisure, and Fashion Shifts 37:56 Uniform Dreams and Workwear Comfort 39:48 Sponsor Break and Defining Third Space 41:09 College Third Spaces and Lost Hangouts 45:37 Neighborhoods, Libraries, and Childhood Spaces 49:46 Yearly Reflection and Spoon Theory 55:15 Next Guest Questions and Wrap Up

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Third Space Indy is a podcast about the people shaping Indianapolis from the ground up. Host Michael Zarick sits down with community organizers, creatives, and neighborhood leaders to explore how we build connection in an age of disconnection. Each episode highlights the work being done to reimagine a more vibrant, inclusive, and rooted future — one conversation at a time.

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  • Création
    Michael Zarick
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    53
  • Classification
    Contenu explicite
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Michael Zarick
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    Third Space Indy

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