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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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42:18

S02 E34 - We Go Through the Village and Into the Woods

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2025/09/26

This week, during IPR's fall pledge drive, we're listening back to some of our favorite recent pieces, including: a trip into the faux woodlands created for "Good Night Forest" at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens, an extended conversation with longtime local potter John Peterson, and glimpse into the constantly creative world of Stephen M Millben II.

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S02 E33 - We're on Location

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2025/09/19

This week, we're all over the map! Our first stop is Michael Greer, President and CEO of ArtsFund in Seattle. He'll explain how arts are essential for communities—and democracy—ahead of his presentation on Ball State's campus. Then, we'll talk fall book releases in our semi-regular Book Club with Jay County Public Library librarian Hannah Elliott. And, a new romantic comedy was shot on location in Muncie; writer and director Thomas Peek gives us a sneak peek. Finally, multi-talented artist

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47:58

S02 E32 - We Pull Out Our Pocket Constitutions

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2025/09/12

This week, we sit down with Nicole Etcheson, a Civil War and Reconstruction Era scholar, ahead of her public lecture for Constitution Week—where she'll speak on the Reconstruction Amendments (13th, 14th, and 15th) and their relevance to the present day. Also in this episode: board members from the MuncieArts & Culture Council, we hear a collegiate Beautiful Thing, and "What Are You Working On?" artist River Feeney wouldn't define themselves as an artist—he'll explain!

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S02 E31 - We Find New Harmonies

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2025/09/05

This week, Jenni Werner joins us for Conversations Between the Coasts. Jenni is Executive Artistic Director of The New Harmony Project, an arts organization that has been fostering new works for stage and screen in Indiana for nearly 40 years. In May of this year, the organization had a $40,000 grant terminated by the National Endowment for the Arts. We'll talk with Jenni about what the Project does, what a dramaturg is, and how their organization is moving forward.Also in this episode:

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47:38

S2E30 - We're Hooked on Butter

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2025/08/29

The Pop Team is off this week, so we're listening back to some of our favorite parts from Season 2, including:Stevie Hahn (AKA "Ray Toffer") on how he creates his viral videos exploring "Beautiful, Luxurious Muncie™." Tracy Burns is a rug hooker; she fills our studio with her artwork to help explain her craft. Jarrod Case and Jason Cooper from local band White Lies & The Half Truth share tracks from their new album "The Ghosts We Carry." Photographer and artist Rebekah Gaillard joined

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S02 E29 - We Can't Stop the Beat

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2025/08/22

This week is all about live music: Muncie Civic Theatre is in the middle of its run of "Hairspray," director Terry Whitt Bailey and Muncie Civic Artistic & Executive Director (and cast member) Laura Williamson crash through our doors to tell us about the musical! Local musician Dave Carter talks about the long journey to his new album (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE: Dave performs two original songs live), and singer/songwriter Jennie DeVoe shares what it feels like to be on stage in front of an

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48:07

S02 E28 - We Step Into a Foggy Future

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2025/08/15

This week, we're listening back to some of our favorite interviews from Season 2 (so far): longtime Muncie artist and businesswoman Ann Johnson tells us about how she created F.B. Fogg—and what she thinks is the future of the arts business in Muncie; librarian and Pop of Culture book club president Hannah Elliott runs down her top picks for summer reading; and artist Sara Collas tells us what she's working on.

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S02 E27 - We're Not Afraid of the Dark

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2025/08/08

This week, we take a trip to the forest... indoors! We get an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Minnetrista Museum and Gardens' latest exhibit "Good Night Forest." We'll also speak to PBS host Steven Raichlen ahead of a special event in Fort Wayne, hear about an award-winning stop-motion video, and listen to a Beautiful Thing with imaginary animals ("Things Not Always Seen").

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S02 E26 - We Tell the Half Truth

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2025/08/01

Pop of Culture is back for the second half of Season 2!This week, we chat with Jarrod Case and Jason Cooper of local band White Lies & The Half Truth. They'll share tracks from their album "The Ghosts We Carry" and explain why now was the right time to form a band. We'll also hear our latest Beautiful Thing from writer Jill Currie ("He Comes Back for the Curtains"), catch up with Pop favorite Aimee Maychack (who 'blew up' their life to pursue a full-time career in the arts), and ask

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S02 E25 - We're Working On a Summer Vacation

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2025/06/27

It's Pop of Culture's 70th episode! To celebrate, we're listening back to some of our favorite answers to our favorite question: "What Are You Working On?"We first asked Levi Rinker in February 2024... he talks about his work to bring more art into the community of Anderson. We'll also hear from Aimee Maychack (linocuts), Rose & Kate Elliott (sewing very special pillows), and Lynette Whitesell (getting back into art after a pandemic era hiatus). And, we'll ask our hosts the same

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S02 E24 - We’re Outdoors?!

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2025/06/20

This week, we discuss upcoming outdoor events in ECI... from the climate-controlled safety of the Pop of Culture Studios.Tracy Manning (Executive and Artistic Director of the Hoosier Shakespeare Festival)—and actors Grace Bogue and Selah Grannis—discuss the Festival's tenth year and what it’s like to perform Shakespeare in the open air.Shaun Dingwerth (Executive Director of the Richmond Art Museum), and Sylvia Finney with Sarah Kreps (Delaware County Master Gardeners Association) talk about

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S02 E24 - We Have Someone to Be

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2025/06/13

This week: comedian, cartoonist, writer, musician... the list goes on! Dan Wright entertains us with the stories behind his multifaceted career—including how his syndicated cartoon started with rejection from all four major syndicates. Also in this episode: writer H.K. Hummel shares her Beautiful Things essay "It Seemed Like Everything Was Still Before Us."

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S02 E22 - We Have the Clay Olympics

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2025/06/06

This week, we sit down with local pottery legend John Peterson. In a podcast-exclusive extended conversation, he tells us how he came to Muncie, how he started Bethel Pike Pottery studios, and what's still inspiring him today as he looks back on his career in the arts.Also in this show: we preview The Harlem Gospel Travelers' Muncie Three Trails Music Series performance with trio member Ifedayo Gatling, we listen back to the Ball State Studio Band in rehearsal before their performance at We

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47:43

S2E21 - We Aim for the Stars and Land Among the...

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2025/05/30

Pop of Culture is off this week, so we're listening back to some of our favorite summer adventures: Charles W. Brown Planetarium Director Dayna Thompson takes us on a tour of the night sky (kind of), writer Lindsey Pharr takes us to an alligator-teeming river in Mississippi, and art quilter Daren Redman takes us through her creative process.

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S02 E20 - We Read and Write (Songs)

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2025/05/23

This week, we speak with Barrett Smith from Steep Canyon Rangers ahead of their performance at the Muncie Three Trails Music Series. He tells us what it's like as a touring musician, and why the band decided to release a live album. Also in this episode: local musician Jess Jones talks about his songwriting career and performs a set in the IPR studios; and we have the next meeting of our Book Club with librarian Hannah Elliott.

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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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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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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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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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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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