Today's show is part of our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Tell City Mayor Chris Cail, who shares why Tell City is attracting residents, city investments, and more.

Cail discusses Tell City's Swiss Colonization Society origins and founding in 1858, its planned wide streets and riverfront location, and legacy industries like Tell City Chair and woodworking, plus today's major employers such as Waupaca Foundry.

Cail shares his path from city council to mayor, which he won by two votes in 2019, and priorities focused on quality of life, housing growth, and civic pride, including a renovated pool, new sports complex, senior center, park upgrades, and a new multi-use River Road walking and biking trail that connects to the city's existing riverwalk.

Since becoming mayor, Tell City has grown from about 7,200 to roughly 7,500 residents. It has low electric rates via a city-owned utility, and was ranked the best small city to work remotely due to affordability, housing, and high-speed fiber internet.

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You are going to learn about: - Tell City's Origins and Legacy Industries - Mayor Cail's Priorities to Improve Quality of Life - Tell City's Secret to Population Growth

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Check out these great clips from the show: 00:27 Welcome to Get IN 01:49 Tell City History Buff 02:35 Schweizer Fest Origins 03:40 Founding a Planned City 04:49 Industry Then and Now 05:49 Path to the Mayor's Office 07:56 Early Initiatives and COVID 09:41 Quality of Life Projects 10:41 Housing Boom and Growth 12:18 Small Town Community Bonds 13:30 Make My Move Hospitality 16:57 Affordability and Utilities 19:04 Getting Developers Onboard 20:04 Keeping Young Talent Home 21:19 Civic Pride and Identity 23:28 Things to Do and River Life 25:58 Pitching Tell City to Big Cities 27:31 Advice for Other Leaders 28:52 Pride of Place 30:03 Indiana Regions 30:51 Remote Work Advantage 33:00 Main Street Staples 34:24 Career Paths 36:25 Mayor as Entrepreneur 37:02 Future Development Plans 39:25 Getting Things Done 40:02 Schweizer Fest Spotlight 41:32 Tell City Origins 42:35 Chair Capital Legacy 44:26 Proudest Projects 46:13 Weekend in Tell City 49:38 Indiana Rapid Fire 51:35 Indy 500 Memory 52:46 Final Pitch and Outro

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Today's show is another special episode in our Mayor's Megaphone series, as I sat down with Richmond Mayor Ron Oler, who covers Richmond's growth and what makes it a great place to live.

Mayor Oler highlights Richmond's deep history like its location on the National Road, Underground Railroad connections tied to Quaker roots and Earlham College, and the Gennett Studio legacy as the birthplace of recorded jazz, including Hoagy Carmichael recording "Stardust."

He outlines Richmond's economic strengths in manufacturing, plastics, packaging, life sciences, and major pet food producers, alongside arts assets like the Richmond Art Museum and symphony.

Our conversation also focuses on downtown revitalization and housing initiatives, plus quality-of-life amenities such as parks, trails, events, and proximity to Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Dayton.

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You are going to learn about: - The History of Richmond, Indiana - Why Mayor Oler Became Mayor - What Makes Richmond a Great Place to Live

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:41 Richmond Roots and Founding 03:02 Arts and Industry Legacy 04:42 Gennett Studio Story 07:59 Underground Railroad History 09:26 Downtown Revival and Housing 14:36 Parks Food and Family Life 16:40 Affordability and Employers 20:35 Why He Became Mayor 22:23 Mummies and Local Museums 24:46 Colleges and Hidden Gems 26:55 Richmond Industry Snapshot 27:44 Logistics and Connectivity 28:07 Local Food Favorites 28:49 Districts and Riverfront Plans 30:09 Pitching Richmond to Newcomers 31:56 Weekend Itinerary Ideas 34:05 Future Vision and Safety 35:11 Collaboration for Growth 37:50 Statehouse Impact and Taxes 41:58 Community Pride and Cleanup 42:55 Indiana Memories and Hidden Gem 45:02 Hoosiers to Watch

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On today's show I sat down with social media content creator Thomas Biddle (@popcornwithtom) to discuss his rapidly growing social presence after starting in October 2025, evolving from movie rankings to "high T" list-style videos and monetizing through brand deals.

Biddle shares his routine of posting up to five times daily for months without missing a day, learning through analytics, and advice on consistency, experimenting, and not fearing early failures.

He explains his collaboration with fellow content creator Young Mantis, leveraging his Luka Dončić resemblance, and escalating the bit from pickup runs to Indianapolis stunts and ultimately courtside seats at Lakers games, including a Kalshi-backed campaign that placed them in extremely expensive seats during the NBA playoffs and drew major media clips.

Biddle also discusses future goals like long-form YouTube content, kindness-focused videos, and Indiana favorites like the Indy 500 and The Deck in Fort Wayne.

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You are going to learn about: - Popcorn With Tom's Social Media Strategy - Social Collaborations and Brand Deals - The Content Creator Grind

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:23 Guest Introduction: Tom "Popcorn With Tom" Biddle, Content Creator 03:02 First Posts Origins 04:32 High T Movies Breakout 05:00 College Jobs Monetize 06:04 First Brand Deals 10:03 Posting Grind Strategy 12:34 Avoid One Trick Pony 14:57 Creator Advice Mindset 17:28 Meeting Mantis Collabs 18:13 Luka LeBron Bit Begins 20:25 LA Courtside Gamble 24:05 Kalshi Six-Figure Seats 25:17 Family Support and Longevity 27:07 Long-form Dreams and Editing 29:21 Kindness Content Over Pranks 31:53 Vision Casting the Next Decade 35:21 Creator Grind and Analytics 36:27 Courtside Lakers Rules and Security 39:10 Players Reactions and Future Stunts 42:02 Indiana Pride and Indy 500 Plans 44:53 Hidden Gem and Hoosier Shoutout 46:51 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

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On today's show I sat down with Jack Walker, fourth-generation leader and president of Walker, an Indianapolis-based experience management consulting firm. It was founded as Walker Research in 1939 by Dorothy "Tommy" Walker and is now 87 years old.

Jack shares the company's origins of door-to-door interviews about radio ads and grocery stocking, its expansion after his great-grandfather's sudden death, and innovations like the nation's first consumer test kitchen, later evolving through phone surveys, web surveys, and today's AI-driven customer intelligence.

Walker, a platinum Qualtrics consulting partner named Qualtrics' 2026 North American Partner of the Year, helps organizations connect customer, employee, and patient feedback to decisions by unifying experience, operational, and behavioral data and shifting from dashboards to natural insights.

Jack discusses closing the loop with customers, examples linking NPS and support contact to churn risk, and concerns about agentic AI harming experience.

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You are going to learn about: - The Founding of Walker Research and Evolution to Walker - AI Risks and Rewards With Customer Research

Check out these great clips from the show: 00:43 Guest Introduction: Jack Walker, Walker 01:52 Walker Research Origins 02:12 Dorothy Walker Story 04:06 Going All In 04:31 Test Kitchen Breakthrough 08:34 From Phone to Web 10:29 Shift to Experience 11:48 Modern Data Sources 13:58 B2B Churn Insight 17:56 Qualtrics Explained 20:06 Smarter Feedback Moments 21:55 Small Business Feedback 24:12 Close the Loop 28:16 Beyond Surveys Data 29:43 Unifying Data Systems 31:58 Dashboards to Chatbots 33:12 AI Risks and Opportunity 34:10 Walker Brand Refresh 35:06 Agentic CX Risks 36:32 Winning After Mistakes 38:04 Fourth Gen Stewardship 40:10 Earning It Elsewhere 42:25 Listener Survey Hack 43:37 Big Brothers Big Sisters 48:11 Why Indiana Home 50:11 Wild Data Stories 52:46 Future of Surveys 54:14 Family Leadership Traits 57:50 Indy 500 Month of May 59:48 Hidden Gem Syracuse 01:01:03 Hoosier to Watch

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Today's episode was recorded on Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, where I sat down with James Ward, a filmmaker from London who Get Indiana flew 4,000 miles for his first-ever Indy 500.

I explain how the "fly a stranger to the Indy 500" idea came about, James explains why he said yes despite thinking it could be a scam, and we discuss how we both tried to ensure the other wasn't dangerous.

James shares his first impressions of Indiana hospitality, trying chicken tenders for breakfast and a pork tenderloin sandwich within hours of his arrival, running the Monon Trail, and comparisons of Indianapolis to New York and London.

Carb Day was James' first full day in Indiana, and the best of the weekend is yet to come.

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You are going to learn about: - James' Journey from the UK to Indiana - First Indiana Experiences and Hoosier Hospitality - Indianapolis vs. New York and London

Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Basement Joke 00:29 Guest Introduction: James Ward 01:41 How the Invite Happened 03:02 Nate's Big Idea 04:27 Scam Vibes and Trust 06:11 First Impressions of Indiana 07:48 Weekend Expectations 11:03 Why James Took the Risk 12:38 Staying With Strangers 13:57 Drivers Start Your Engines 15:00 YouTube Video Plug

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On today's show I jumped into the deep end with Sean "Mouse" Howard, co-founder of SKYLAKE Adventures, a new year-round destination opening in Sheridan near US-31 and Grand Park on June 4.

The SKYLAKE concept was inspired by France Park in Logansport and refined through visits to Lake Arvesta Farms and Land of Natura in Wisconsin Dells, emphasizing fun with no lines. The project is funded by local investors with no bank debt, and four former LEGOLAND executives were recruited to lead operations.

Wave one focuses on a six-acre human-made lake with white sand, Wibit inflatables, a 40-foot X Tower with slides, cabanas, and an adult-only "South Beach." Future plans include a tubing hill, ropes course, and mini golf.

Howard also shares his upbringing in Princeton, track scholarship to Butler, and a 22-year medical device sales career that led him to entrepreneurship.

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You are going to learn about: - The Inspiration of SKYLAKE Adventures - Wave One Highlights at SKYLAKE Adventures - Future Plans at SKYLAKE Adventures

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:23 Guest Introduction: Sean "Mouse" Howard, SKYLAKE Adventures 02:27 Small Town to Butler 03:36 Track Dreams and Setbacks 06:31 Mom's Tough Love Lesson 09:14 From Med Device to Real Estate 14:04 Why Build SKYLAKE 16:36 France Park Lightbulb 18:56 What SKYLAKE Includes 23:00 Scale and Construction Numbers 24:20 Market Research and No Lines 28:00 Year-Round Expansion Plans 32:57 Tubing Hill and Night Vibes 34:54 Funding The Vision 35:21 Landing Prime Highway 31 37:09 Winning Over Neighbors 38:48 Recruiting LEGOLAND Leaders 41:44 Investor Momentum No Debt 42:56 Wave One Water Attractions 45:32 Tickets And Access Plans 46:13 Legacy And Conviction 52:35 Grand Park Partnership 56:39 Why Indiana Feels Like Home 57:18 Iconic Vacation Memories 59:38 Hidden Gems And Wrap

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On today's show I sat down with David Hardin of Danville, Indiana, a sixth-generation hog farmer whose family has farmed the Hendricks/Marion County line since 1827.

Hardin explains the newly renovated barn at Hardin Farms and early piglet care (warm temps, sanitation, weaning at 3–4 weeks and ~12–15 pounds), daily health checks, and judicious antibiotic use.

We discuss farming economics as "price takers," levers like efficiency and differentiation, and how pigs are fed mostly Indiana corn and soybeans through multiple ration changes to reach ~300 pounds in about five months before shipping to processors such as Tyson, Indiana Packers, and JBS Swift, with pork also exported to places like Japan and Mexico.

Hardin describes a farmer's day, from listening to markets, watching the weather, animal care, repairs, and long field hours, plus regenerative practices like reduced tillage and cover crops, integrating hog manure as fertilizer, and continuing to learn through Purdue and farm media.

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You are going to learn about: - Economics of Hog Farming and Best Practices - A Day in the Life of a Hog Farmer

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:44 Guest Introduction: David Hardin, Hardin Farms 02:15 Inside The Farm Shop 03:28 New Piglets Barn Tour 04:59 Sanitation And Biosecurity 06:06 Coming Back To Farm 07:17 Commodity Markets Explained 09:39 Levers To Stay Profitable 12:11 Hog Life Cycle Basics 12:35 Breeding And Gestation 15:43 Weaning And Arrival Here 16:58 Daily Health Checks 17:56 Antibiotics And Superbugs 18:39 Family Farms Not PE 20:47 Responsibility And Balance 21:51 Feed And Growth Efficiency 25:06 Processors Brands Exports 27:25 Buying Indiana Pork 27:46 Is There Wagyu Pork 29:01 Misconceptions About Farmers 29:36 A Day On The Farm 30:01 Markets Weather And Livestock 33:30 Long Hours And No Off Days 35:19 Are Farmers Actually Rich 36:39 Starting A Farm Today 40:30 Where Indiana Raises Pigs 41:56 Regenerative Agriculture Explained 45:30 Crops Manure And Recycling 46:31 How Farmers Keep Learning 48:17 Rapid Fire Indiana Favorites 53:37 Final Thanks And Surprise Gift

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On today's show Cheyne and I preview Carb Day and the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the third year of the Get Indiana Tailgate in Turn 3 and the origin of "the Rig," which led to the launch of Get Indiana.

I share tailgate highlights like sponsor partnerships, DJs, and the prize wheel with a $2,000 winner, and us hosting James Ward, a first-time Indiana visitor traveling nearly 4,000 miles from the UK for the Indy 500.

Mike Nichols of Group 1001/Gainbridge then joins to discuss Indy 500 presenting-sponsor responsibilities, perks like pagoda hospitality, IndyCar's growth with FOX, Gainbridge's investment in women's sports, and the Gainbridge Assist grants program, plus a fan-zone reflex activation.

The show ends with some Indy 500 facts, trivia on Indy 500 winners in my lifetime, and 2026 Indy 500 winner picks.

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You are going to learn about: - The History of "the Rig" - Get Indiana Tailgate Highlights in Turn 3 - Gainbridge's Indy 500 Presenting Sponsorship

Check out these great clips from the show: 00:00 Carb Day Preview 00:21 Indy 500 Episode Roadmap 01:27 Origin Story of the Rig 03:02 Buying and Rebuilding the Truck 05:15 First Tailgate Success 07:22 Year Three Bigger Plans 08:05 Prize Wheel and Cash Giveaway 10:01 Flying in a UK First Timer 13:03 How to Find the Tailgate 13:52 Mike Nichols Interview Begins 14:37 Caitlin Clark Grand Marshal 16:02 Why Gainbridge Backs Womens Sports 17:40 What Gainbridge Actually Is 19:29 Why Sponsor the Indy 500 22:00 Top Perks and Pagoda Suite 23:55 FOX Deal and IndyCar Growth 26:03 Renewal and Series Health 27:28 Gainbridge Assist Grants 31:19 Fan Zone Reflex Activation 32:35 Andretti Drivers and Picks 34:03 First Indy 500 Impressions 35:48 F1 Miami vs Indy 500 36:30 F1 Miami Activation 37:10 Celebrity Race Weekend 38:23 Gainbridge Indy 500 Plug 39:20 Sponsor Perks Breakdown 39:41 Indy 500 Fast Facts 43:36 Milk Tradition Explained 45:13 Winners Trivia Challenge 48:57 Picking Indy 500 Winners 55:33 Dark Horses Dinner Story

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On today's show I made a pit stop with Christian Lundgaard, the 2022 NTT IndyCar Rookie of the Year and driver of the No. 7 car for Arrow McLaren, as he discusses his strong start to the season and momentum heading into the Indy 500.

Lundgaard reflects on sacrifices from childhood karting in Denmark, including his family living in a trailer while racing across Europe, and his path through Formula racing with an initial goal of Formula 1.

He explains why he pivoted to IndyCar, recounts his 2021 Barber test and Indy Grand Prix debut, and shares views on Indy's global racing influence and what IndyCar needs to grow internationally.

Our conversation covers teamwork, strategy, risk-taking, favorite tracks, Indy 500 traditions, and his life in Indiana, including golf, the Monon, and local favorites.

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You are going to learn about: - Christian Lundgaard's Racing Journey From Denmark to Indy - Why Indy Matters in Global Racing - Lundgaard's Indy 500 Dreams

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:43 Guest Introduction: Christian Lundgaard, Arrow McLaren 02:18 Season Momentum and Standings 03:59 FOX Spotlight and Celebrity Moments 05:29 Drivers as Athletes 07:23 First Kart and Early Obsession 09:35 Sacrifices and Family Commitment 11:17 Trailer Life Racing Europe 15:32 From Karting to Formula Cars 19:20 Team Orders and Helping Teammates 22:02 Leaving F1 Dream for IndyCar 25:01 First IndyCar Test at Barber 26:40 From Struggling to Hauling Ass 28:22 Fast Track to Indy GP Debut 29:28 Sim to Indy GP 29:55 Qualifying Surprise 31:44 Food Poisoning Weekend 33:58 IndyCar Global Spotlight 35:53 Building Better Events 38:54 Favorite Tracks List 40:03 New DC Street Race 41:54 Season Momentum Update 43:27 Finding Lap Time 47:47 Team Heroes and Tony 49:22 First IMS Impressions 52:43 Chasing the Indy 500 53:35 Signs and Lucky Sevens 55:05 Why the 500 Matters 55:42 Rain Delay Karaoke 56:41 Host Indy 500 Ritual 57:11 Rain Delay Snake Pit 57:49 First In Line Quest 58:35 Indy Home Base 59:18 Summer Trip Plans 01:02:04 Golf Life Indiana 01:04:07 Exploring Hamilton County 01:05:24 Roundabouts And Road Rules 01:07:48 Rapid Fire Indy Traditions 01:09:06 Camping Donuts Tailgate 01:10:40 Indiana Shoutouts And Wrap

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On today's show I sat down with Indiana native, IndyCar driver, and team owner Ed Carpenter who talks about Indy 500 pressure, building an IndyCar team, and having Indiana pride.

Carpenter raced USAC through high school and college, balancing racing while earning a marketing degree from Butler University, where he was even given a D by a professor for having an "unrealistic five-year plan." He debuted in IndyCar in 2003 and the Indy 500 in 2004, and helped build and later shut down his family's Vision Racing.

He founded Ed Carpenter Racing in 2012 with partners including Stuart Reed, launching during a new chassis cycle, and sustaining 15 seasons through perseverance and funding swings. He discusses new ownership partner Ted Gelov and major partners like Java House and Splenda, recent changes aimed at winning, and why qualifying is the most stressful part of May.

Carpenter also reflects on IndyCar's momentum with FOX, Doug Boles' leadership, and his best memories and favorite hidden gem of Indiana.

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You are going to learn about: - Ed Carpenter's Racing Journey Through USAC and IndyCar - Why Qualifying Is the Biggest Stress in May - The Reasons for Starting a Racing Team

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Check out these great clips from the show: 01:40 Guest Introduction: Ed Carpenter, ECR 03:09 Racing and College 05:50 Butler D Paper Story 09:42 From USAC to IndyCar 11:00 Why Start a Team 14:14 Vision Racing Shuts Down 16:06 Launching ECR in 2012 19:26 Building Staff and Culture 20:47 15 Seasons of Survival 21:36 New Ownership Era 25:14 May Expectations and Indy 500 26:58 ECR Ready for May 27:58 Staying Sharp Off Track 29:36 Bump Day Nerves 31:57 Qualifying Pressure Cooker 32:40 IndyCar Momentum and FOX 35:29 Doug Boles Spotlight 36:55 Favorite Indy 500 Traditions 39:05 Dream Big Plan Smart 41:51 Indy 500 Team Mindset 45:47 Family Perspective on Winning 49:16 Indiana Rapid Fire 52:40 Wrap Up and Where to Follow

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