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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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53:40

S01 E44 - We Try to Relax

Pop of Culture ·

2024/12/13

In this encore edition of Pop of Culture, we'll be listening back to some of our favorite interviews, including: Native American flute artists, percussionist, and arts educator Larry Gindhart; NPR Arts Desk Reporter and Book of the Day podcast host Andrew Limbong, and fused glass artist Madelyn Heskett.

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S01 E43 - We Kill off Season One

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2024/12/06

It's Pop of Culture's final episode of the year! This week, crime fiction writer Lori Rader-Day joins us for Conversations Between the Coasts. She tells us when she decided to take writing seriously, how she crafts a mystery (and entire books!), and if she thinks the "write everyday" adage is true. We also get a special sneak peek at this year's IPR Radio Drama with Director David Taylor Little and writer Michael Kleeberg. And we ask assemblage artist Ellen Leigh "What Are You Working On?"

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S01 E42 - We Can Can

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2024/11/29

This week, we prep for the holidays: NPR's Andrew Limbong joins us to chat about the annual "Books We Love" list, Ball State architectural students preview a public projected-light display at Carnegie library, and LaShanta Vaughn stops by from Destination: Muncie to run through the many events happening in East central Indiana within the next few weeks.

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S01 E41 - We’re in It for the Long Haul

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2024/11/22

This week, musician and trucker Long Haul Paul joins us to share music and inspiration from his new album. He'll talk about the crash at the inception of the album, honoring important people in his life through song, and Pizza King. We'll also learn about music therapy in Anderson, and we'll ask fused glass artist Madelyn Heskett... what IS fused glass?

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S01 E40 - We Find a Writing Partner

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2024/11/15

This week in our continuing Conversations Between the Coasts, we speak with Diana Grisanti and Steve Moulds. Both are educators, professional playwrights, and writing partners. They'll talk about why leaving the Midwest never appealed to them, and how their writing partnership works. Also in this episode: Stephanie Michaels, Director of Programs at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie; and a "WAYWO" with musician Joshua Powell.

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47:57

S01 E39 - We Keep It Collegiate

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2024/11/08

This week on Pop of Culture, we have an extended conversation about the new Performing Arts Center (and additional buildings) coming to Muncie. We'll sit down with Ball State University President Geoff Mearns and Ball State Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance Bill Jenkins! Also in this episode: we ask artist John Morris "What Are You Working On?"

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S01 E38 - We Take Note

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2024/11/01

This week, we talk with NPR Music's Stephen Thompson. He co-created the famous Tiny Desk Concert series and is a cohost on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. Before that, he covered entertainment for The Onion. He'll be joining us for our IPR Launch Event on Saturday, November 2nd! Also in this episode: we listen back to some of our favorite October subjects, including a recently syndicated comic strip creator and new music from the local band Lovesick Moan.

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S01 E37 - We Are Big Time

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2024/10/25

This week we have our noses in books! We talk to award-winning children's book author Hena Khan, who will be visiting Muncie as part of Ball State University's Writer-in-Residence program October 28 - 30—with several events open to the public. We also speak to the director of that program, Ball State professor Jill Christman, who tells us why it's important to bring authors to the community. Also in this episode: ghost stories from author Chris Flook, whose new book "Ghosts of Old Muncie"

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S01 E36 - We Stop a by Swing State

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2024/10/18

This week we continue our Conversations between the Coasts with a co-founder of the Williamston Theatre in Williamston, Michigan. Tony Caselli tells us about choosing to start a theatre in a small town in a swing state, and the lessons his team has learned in the following 18 seasons. We'll also speak to Maria Egnatz Alexander from Anderson Impact Center about a new movie: "Where Black Excellence Resides in Madison County."

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S01 E35 - We Read a Scary Story

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2024/10/11

This week we meet Miss Indiana Kalyn Melham! She tells us about A Civic Soirée: The Great Gatsby Gala, hosted at Muncie Civic Theatre. We welcome back librarian Hannah Elliott, who has a list of seasonally scary books for our book club. We'll step behind the scenes of a regional art exhibition at The Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute. And we'll ask comedian and writer James Brubeck "What Are You Working On?"

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S01 E34 - We Practice Our Lovesick Moans

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2024/10/04

This week we sit down with members of the band Lovesick Moan as they share some of their new music and talk about the inspiration for their sound. We'll also ask frontwoman Heather Collins about the Maybelle Music Festival on October 5th in Muncie; the festival is a celebration of women in music! Also this week, we speak to local artist Brian Blair about his scary creations in demand all around the world. And, we'll learn about a new youth theatre program at the Anderson Mainstage Theatre.

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S01 E33 - We Get M.A.D.

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2024/09/27

This week, we get ready for Muncie's ArtsWalk on October 3 by listening to artists and attendees we spoke to in May. We'll hear one of our favorite recent Conversations Between the Coast with Brent Marty and Holly Stults of Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre in Carmel. And we'll get "M.A.D." to learn about Jeanne Ziegler's plan for a local artist meetup!

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S01 E32 - We Go Door-to-Door

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2024/09/20

This week on Pop of Culture, we talk to Craig Franke from the touring cast of "The Book of Mormon." He'll pull back the curtain on performing across the country as the show makes its way to Emens Auditorium. We'll learn all about Fire Up DWNTWN in Muncie from Cheryl Crowder, Events Director for Muncie Downtown Development Partnership. We'll continue our Conversations Between the Coasts with playwright Catherine Trieschmann, who felt like she "landed on the moon" when she moved to Kansas

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S01 E31 - We Read Our Brain on Art

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2024/09/13

This week on Pop of Culture, we learn about an upcoming discussion from the authors of "Your Brain on Art," a book about art and its impact on our brains, our health, and our community. Director of Ball State University's School of Art Lara Kuykendall gives us the details. We'll also chat with four members of the quintet Sybarite5 about composing and performing classical music in 2024; Sybarite5 is the last concert in this year's Muncie Three Trails Music Series. And we'll listen back to an

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S01 E30 - We Prep for a Powwow

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2024/09/06

This week, we bring you multiple voices from the Andersontown Powwow: Michael Pace—a descendent of Chief Anderson—will share context, history, and powwow etiquette guidelines; event organizer Debbie Webb talks about how the powwow came to be and shares some of this year's highlights; and Native American flute artist Douglas Blue Feather joins us for "What Are You Working On?" Also in this week's episode, we learn about a new children's book inspired by the kids at Ross Community Center

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S01 E29 - We Go to the Movies

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2024/08/30

This week, we listen back to some of our favorite recent interviews. The Victory International Film Festival is September 12 - 14 in Evansville, IN. We talked to Festival Director Matthew Ulm about what sets them apart. We spoke to "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me" panelist Negin Farsad about using comedy to bridge partisan divides across America. And, we'll hear part of our conversation with Butter Art Fair co-founder Mali Bacon.

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S01 E28 - We Solve a Mystery

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2024/08/23

This week on Pop of Culture, we uncover a mystery! Bianca Sulanke from Ball State University's Office of Community Engagement gives us clues about a game that will take participants around Downtown Muncie. We'll ask Chris Barnes of The Sensational Barnes Brothers about performing with family; you can see the duo on Saturday, August 24 at the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. Deon "Supr Dee" Parson is a visual artist from Anderson, his comic strip "Rosebuds" is being syndicated nationwide

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S01 E27 - We Sneak Into Summer Camp

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2024/08/16

This week on Pop of Culture, we talk arts in education with two professionals from the Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre in Carmel: Director of Music & Education Brent Marty, and Education Programs Director Holly Stults. The fun pair shares insights from their intertwined careers. Also in the show, artist Jack Christeon tells us how he turns "found" objects into art. And we'll catch up with photographer Tom Styrkowicz, who spent last Saturday taking community photographs at Minnetrista

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S01 E26 - We Keep Our Clothes On

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2024/08/09

S01 E26 - We Keep Our Clothes On

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S01 E25 - We Talk About Joy

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2024/08/02

Pop of Culture is back! This week, we talk to playwright and dramaturg TJ Young. TJ is also an Associate Professor of Dramaturgy at Carnegie Mellon University, and he shares his thoughts on creating joyful work from a city better known for its industrious roots. We also speak to "Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me" panelist Negin Farsad about bridging our differences with comedy. And we talk to Toren Scott, owner of Made In Muncie pottery studio, about his latest work.

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