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Pop of Culture

Indiana Public Radio

Pop of Culture explores the vibrant cultural scene of East Central Indiana. Join hosts Jennifer Blackmer, Michelle Kinsey, and Dr. Kara DuQuette as they delve into regional arts, showcase local events, and engage in insightful conversations with artists and curators. From small business spotlights to in-depth art analyses, Pop of Culture aims to amplify the voices of Indiana"s artistic community, enriching lives with the diverse spirit of our state.

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S02 E19 - We're Back in Bloom

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2025/05/16

This week, we take you behind the scenes of the David Owsley Museum of Art's annual Art in Bloom event. We'll talk to three of the florists interpreting artwork for this year's event: Sharon Grubbs (Foister's Flowers & Gifts), Marnie Tupling (Wasson Nursery), and Julie Harman Vance (Buck Creek in Bloom). We'll also get the full lineup of this year's Muncie Three Trails Music Series from series founder Rick Zeigler, hear details on the loss of arts funding in Indiana, and ask our

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48:35

S02 E18 - We Go Into the Void

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2025/05/09

This week, a bouquet of artistic options: we talk to Kelly McVey, cofounder and Executive Director of the Indiana Peony Festival—coming up Saturday 5/17; we have an extended conversation with Jason Kindred and Tommy Miller from Void King about their new concept album; and we'll ask retired educator Vernon Bedel, "What Are You Working On?"

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49:30

S02 E17 - We Make A Stained Glass Dachshund

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2025/05/02

This week we learn about stained glass (artist and business owner Erica Markley), we hear a new single (returning musician Dana Powell), and we ask multimedia artist Lynette Whitesell about what she’s working on!

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48:28

S02 E16 - We're in Beautiful Luxurious Muncie

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2025/04/25

This week we talk to the creator of the viral series "Beautiful Luxurious Muncie™." The delightful Stevie Hahn tells us how his character Ray Toffer came to be, what his creative process is like, and how he feels about his portrayal of Muncie. Also in this episode: Nancy Carlson reflects on a documentary she executive produced 25 years ago, we listen to a "Beautiful Thing," and assemblage artist Sara Collas talks about what she's working on.

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47:38

S02 E15 - We Decide That It's Springtime

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2025/04/18

This week, we spring back into our archives with some of our favorite plant-themed interviews! We visit Cat Dyeak at her greenhouse to learn about the art of Bonsai, PBS creator and host of "Life in Bloom" tell us about his life in the flower trade, and Anne Maddox gives us the details on her incredibly detailed ecosystem paintings.

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52:31

S02 E14 - We Enter a Contest

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2025/04/11

This week, we talk Tiny Desk: Fort Wayne band SUN.DYLE shares the song they entered into the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest, and NPR's Anamaria Sayre gives us details on the new Tiny Desk Radio! We'll also ask furniture artist Connie Beaty to take us through her process, and we'll listen back to our interview with Indy 500 winner's wreath florist Julie Vance.

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S02 E13 - We're Here and There

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2025/04/04

This week, we sit down with visiting artist Justin Favela, who tells us about why he started covering cars and buildings like piñatas. Also in this show: we take you to the floor of the Indiana Artisan Marketplace to check in with the artists representing East Central Indiana, Thomas Ouellette reports on a new exhibit put together by—and celebrating—women, and we get up-to-date with all the events happening in our listening area!

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47:34

S02 E12 - We Write by the Seat of Our Pants

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2025/03/28

In this encore edition of Pop of Culture, we're listening back to some of our favorite interviews: crime fiction novelist Lori Rader-Day joins us to talk about her process (or lack thereof) and where her ideas come from; Tracy Burns is a rug hooker making detailed works with fiber; and Dana Powell is a Canadian musician now residing Indiana who shares tracks from her debut album.

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48:49

S02 E11 - We're on the Move

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2025/03/21

This week, we talk to the team responsible for creating "Groove," a dance performance at the intersection of West African traditional dance and hip hop. Professors Jenn Meckley and Emmanuel Cudjoe explain how they work with their dancers and what they hope the audience takes away. Then, in our continuing Conversations Between the Coasts, founder and CEO of Discovering Broadway Joel Kirk explains why Indianapolis is the perfect place to birth a Broadway show! And we'll ask young artist Rose

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47:50

S02 E10 - We’re In Print and In Portraiture

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2025/03/14

This week, we step behind the camera with photographer Ronn Brown; he's guest-curated a selection of photographs at the David Owsley Museum of Art. We'll ask about how his career in Hollywood led him back to Muncie, how he approaches a photography session, and some of his favorite photos in the DOMA collection. Also in this episode: the Indianapolis Public Library celebrates African American artists, Ball State's In Print Festival is back for the 20th year, and our friend J.R. Jamison gives

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51:11

S02 E09 - We Talk Bookbinding, Banjo, and Beautiful...

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2025/03/07

This week, we learn about bookbinding from Rai Peterson. She expounds on her love of paper and how bronze metals made their way into her covers! Also in this episode: internationally renowned banjo player and producer Alison Brown gives us news on her album with Steve Martin (she'll play Pruis Hall on March 8), woodturner Dennis Whitted explains how the piece of wood he's working on tells him what it's going to be, and we start a new series called "Beautiful Things" in partnership with

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S02 E08 - We Show and Share

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2025/02/28

This week, artists at the peak of their craft: the Ball State Studio Band sneaks us into rehearsal as they prep for gigs around East Central Indiana, NPR's Linda Holmes tells us about her latest novel "Back After This," Sally and Lyn Fierce bring their songwriting skills to the "The Songwriter Sessions" at First Thursday in Muncie, and arts educator Carol Burt talks about what she's working on in retirement!

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S02 E07 - We Work on Our Timing

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2025/02/21

Pop of Culture is off this week, but not before we catch up with our co-host Jen Blackmer. Jen is directing "POTUS" in Strother Theatre at Ball State University, and she gives us insight into the process of meeting a tense political moment with humor. Then, we'll hear our interview with trucker and musician Long Haul, recorded before the release of his new album last year.

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S02 E06 - We Cut a Rug

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2025/02/14

It's another action-packed week! Local musician Jerry Barker joins us to share original music (and talk about building the confidence to perform that music for others). Tracy Burns explains the art of rug hooking (and brings examples). And we meet Carly Acree-King, Executive Director of MadJax Maker Force in Muncie (and learn what's inside their building).

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47:49

S02 E05 - We Work from a Tiny Desk

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2025/02/07

It's Pop of Culture's 50th episode! This week, we peek behind the Tiny Desk: NPR producer Bobby Carter gives us last-minute details on the 2025 Tiny Desk Contest. Sculptor and professor Michael Lorsung takes us on a tour of his recent exhibit. We step inside a Muncie greenhouse to learn about the art of bonsai from Cat Dyeak. And we speak to one of the stars from Muncie Civic Theatre's production of "Waitress: The Musical" just before opening night!

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S02 E04 - We Come Out of Retirement

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2025/01/31

This week, we sit down for an extended conversation with Ann Johnson, owner of former Muncie arts business F.B. Fogg. She talks about what "Fogg" meant to her and the East Central Indiana artist community, and what she hopes to see in that community moving forward. We'll also speak to retired Muncie Public Library Director Akilah Nosakhere, who's starting a new community gathering spot on the east side of the city. She lets us in on some of her plans for the space!

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47:24

S02 E03 - We Start a Business

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2025/01/24

This week, we're listening back to some of our favorite interviews from last season. Silk painter and business owner Carrie Wright talks to us about how she grew her business and lessons she learned along the way. Muralist Holly Sims explains how she goes from concept to color on a wall. And John Morris brings some of his work to our studio to answer the question, "What Are You Working On?"

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48:05

S02 E02 - We Stop and Smell the Flowers

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2025/01/17

This week, we're joined by the delightful J Schwanke, PBS host of "Life in Bloom." He tells us how he was born to be a florist, why everyone should pick up flowers at the grocery store, and why he brought his show to Muncie! We also talk to musician Dana Powell about the effort it took to create her new debut feature-length album "Your Love Is Enough."

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S02 E01 - We Go Down the Street to Reach the Stars

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2025/01/10

It's a new season of Pop of Culture from IPR! We're starting off by visiting the largest planetarium (by dome height) in the state of Indiana: the Charles W. Brown Planetarium in Muncie! Planetarium Director Dayna Thompson takes us behind the control panel to demonstrate how they put on a show for 20,000 visitors a year. We'll also talk to an avid volunteer about cultural opportunities in East Central Indiana, and we'll ask metalsmith Sandy Gaier "What Are You Working On?"

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S01 E45 - We're Not in Kansas Anymore

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2025/01/03

In this encore edition of Pop of Culture, we'll be listening back to some of our favorite interviews, including: a Conversation Between the Coast with playwright Catherine Trieschmann; Susan Danner, known in Muncie as "The Pie Lady"; and "What Are You Working On?" with student and comedy writer James Brubeck.

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