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🎸 Pink Floyd fans, this one’s for you!

Kevin and Daniel from Pink Droyd join Garage Talk! Get to know the people behind the music and their passion for bringing the sounds of Pink Floyd to the stage.

Turn it up, hang out with us, and enjoy some good old-fashioned Garage Talk! 🤘

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🎙️ EPISODE 217: BRIAN COWGILL

Brian Cowgill has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Marion, and he’s sitting down with Garage Talk.

We get into who Brian is, why he decided to run, and some of the biggest issues facing Marion, including TIF districts, tax abatements, data centers, Flock cameras, economic development, and where he believes the city needs to go from here.

Episode 216 of Garage Talk Podcast hits the road with Carmen Mitchell, organizer of the Jonesboro River Rally! 🏍️

Carmen joins us to talk about the history of the River Rally, what it takes to organize an event of this size, and what people can expect when motorcycles roll into Jonesboro. We also get into the people, businesses, volunteers, and community support that help make the rally happen year after year.

Plus, we talk about the behind-the-scenes challenges, including the bridge situation and how something like that can affect an event built around bringing thousands of people into a small Grant County community.

Ted sits down with Justin Rice Jr. for a conversation about his story, his experiences, and the path that’s brought him to where he is today. They talk about the challenges, lessons, and moments that have shaped him. It’s a laid-back Garage Talk conversation with plenty of real talk along the way.

Ted sits down with Carlos Chester to discuss football and what it takes to get to next level.

Katie Robins, candidate for Indiana State Representative in District 31, joins Garage Talk for a conversation that goes well beyond the campaign trail. We talk about how her campaign is progressing, fundraising, and what she’s hearing from voters across the district. Then we dig into one of the biggest conversations happening across Indiana: data centers and what they could mean for local communities, infrastructure, utilities, and taxpayers. We also tackle Flock cameras and the growing debate over public safety, privacy, and just how much technology should be watching us. The Lindsay Clancy trial enters the conversation as an example of how digital evidence from everyday technology can become a major part of a criminal case. Your phone, Apple Watch, vehicle, search history, location data, heart rate, and even your steps can potentially become a “digital witness” documenting where you were and what you were doing. Technology is everywhere, and the question may no longer be whether you’re being tracked, but who has access to that information and how it can be used. It’s politics, privacy, technology, and a conversation you’re definitely going to want to hear.

In this episode of Garage Talk sits down with Travis LeMaster of the Grant County Historical Society to uncover the history hidden inside Marion’s historic IOOF Cemetery. From its roots dating back to the 1820s and its connection to the international Order of Odd Fellows, to Civil War veterans, local business leaders, politicians, and generations of Grant County families, this cemetery holds nearly 200 years of local history.

Travis also previews the upcoming Legacy of Labor Cemetery Walk on August 29, featuring guided tours and stories of the people who helped build Marion and Grant County.

Sometimes the best way to understand where we came from is to visit the people who came before us.

Episode 211 of Garage Talk 46933 features Grant County Democratic Chair Cathy Mitchell. We discuss the local Democratic Party’s strategy heading into the 2026 election, how candidates are being recruited and supported, the party’s core principles, and the races that matter most to Grant County voters. Whether you agree or disagree, this is an opportunity to hear directly from local party leadership about their vision for the future.

In Episode 210 of the Garage Talk Podcast, we sit down with Grant County GOP Chairman Nick McKinley to discuss local politics, the future of the Republican Party, and the issues shaping our community. We also throw Nick a surprise question that he wasn’t expecting, one that could have people talking. You’ll have to tune in to hear his answer.

In Episode 209 of the Garage Talk Podcast, we welcome Randy Holt, host of the Mid America Sports Report, for a conversation about the upcoming Grant County Sports Hall of Fame ballots. Randy discusses the nominees, what makes each candidate worthy of consideration, and the lasting impact they’ve had on Grant County athletics. Whether you’re a lifelong local sports fan or just enjoy hearing about hometown legends, this episode offers a great look at the athletes, coaches, and contributors who have helped shape the county’s rich sports tradition.