Lunch at The Mill

By Pete Yonkman

What's Lunch at The Mill about?

Bloomington Indiana is full of interesting characters. Join them for lunch and find out what drives their passion.

"Lunch at The Mill" podcast is recorded at the newly restored Dimension Mill which now operates as a coworking space in downtown Bloomington. If you have ideas, feedback, comments or show ideas – please send an email to // [email protected]

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Lunch at The Mill episodes:

05.03.2022
Episode 30 - Michael and Marckus
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 29 - Joseph Welsh
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 28 - Tom Guevara
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 27 - Joyce Randolph and James Campbell
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 26 - Keith Graves
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 25 - Ashley Gurvitz
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
05.03.2022
Episode 24 - Kent Kramer
When COVID hit our communities in early 2019, we paused our Lunch at the Mill podcast series to follow proper social distancing protocols. The pandemic certainly took a lot away from us over the past few years, but it also...
04.28.2022
Episode 23 - Erika Oliphant
The prosecuting attorney is one of the hardest positions in government. This elected role has prosecutorial discretion, which means they have the power to make decisions about whether or not to file charges against a citizen. Erika Oliphant is currently...
03.06.2020
Episode 22 - Michael Koryta
Why would a New York Times best-selling author sit alone in a dark cave for an hour? What does an executive producer for a movie really do? And can you be happy and still make good art? In this episode, Pete sits...
02.25.2020
Episode 21 - Shawn Gibbs
Coronavirus has been dominating the news lately and you may be wondering, what exactly is coronavirus? And how worried should you be about it? In a special breakfast edition of the podcast, Pete sits down to discuss the potential pandemic...
02.21.2020
Episode 20 - Audi and Ivy (Siosi Design)
Somewhere in the heart of Bloomington is a woodworking studio that handcrafts one-of-a-kind furniture that you'll never find in the big box stores. Siosi Design has gained an incredible following through social media and takes pride in their relationships with...
02.11.2020
Episode 19 - Brent Molnar
If you own a TV, chances are you’ve watched public television. Broadcasting from Indiana University Bloomington’s campus, WTIU has been on our television airways since 1969 and reaches Hoosiers in over 26 counties. In episode 19, Pete eats lunch with...
01.28.2020
Episode 18 - AJay and Ana
Our current prison system seems as if it’s designed to set newly-released offenders up for failure. The cost of daily drug screens, the rent to live in a halfway house, finding transportation, reporting to probation meetings—all of these tasks become...
01.14.2020
Episode 17 - Fred Glass
Fred Glass is no stranger to the public eye: He’s a former lawyer, served as chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh, and is currently serving as the Athletics Director for Indiana University. However, Glass will enthusiastically tell you that...
01.03.2020
Episode 16 - Jason Whitney (Freezefest)
Chainsaws, blow torches, beer, and 600 pounds of ice—where do we sign up? In episode 16, Pete kicks off the new year with Jason Whitney, the Associate Vice President of IU Ventures and one of the masterminds behind Bloomington’s inaugural...
12.16.2019
Episode 15 - Justin Loveless
Justin Loveless is an entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed cheeseburger connoisseur, and one of the biggest ice purveyors in town (really). Perhaps most notably, Justin is a co-owner of the beloved Chocolate Moose and has a reputation for giving jobs to individuals...
12.10.2019
Episode 14 - Jennie Vaughan
Classes on Sundays, shorter semesters, digital textbooks—This might sound like the college of the future, but for Ivy Tech Community College it’s simply meeting the needs of today’s student population. In episode 14, Pete sits down with Chancellor Jennie Vaughan...
12.09.2019
Episode XIII – May the Fork Be With You
In this episode, Pete sits down with arguably some of the biggest Star Wars fans in Bloomington to talk about the timeless franchise and its enduring nostalgia, including the best and worst installments, the popularity of Star Wars conventions, and...
11.19.2019
Episode 12 - Announcing the Stride Coalition and Crisis Center
In a special episode of Lunch at the Mill hosted in the executive conference room at Cook Medical, Pete sits down with members of the Stride Coalition to make an important announcement about a new crisis center for Monroe County....
11.08.2019
Episode 11 - Courtney Payne - Taylor
Courtney Payne-Taylor graduated from the IU Kelley School of Business and immediately moved into a van. While that may not be the ideal outcome for a business student, it helped Courtney jumpstart GRO (Girls Riders Organization), a non-profit organization that...
11.07.2019
Episode 10 - Katie Calles Whitson
Does clothing make the man or woman? According to Katie Calles Whitson, owner of Blond Genius (renamed Alibi in January 2020), the right outfit can enhance your personal style and confidence. Katie sits down with Pete to talk about making...
10.30.2019
Episode 9 - Chelsea Sanders
“Do cool sh*t and make money” is the ultimate goal for anyone looking to follow their passion. Chelsea Sanders, founder of Blueline Media Productions and co-founder of the Be Golden women’s conference is an entrepreneur, visionary, artist, and leader who...
10.10.2019
Episode 8 - Rich Jackson
Rich Jackson is more than just the new editor of The Herald-Times. He’s also a food enthusiast, a secret novelist, and a former polka radio DJ. Pete and Rich sit down with lunch from Uptown Cafe and...
09.06.2019
Episode 7 - Lee Hamilton
“So many boards and almost too many awards” is the perfect way to describe Congressman Lee Hamilton and his impressive list of accomplishments. We’re honored to sit down with the Presidential Medal of Freedom winner and learn more about his...
08.09.2019
Episode 6 - Leslie, Lisa and Michelle from Stone Belt
What’s it like living with a disability? Michelle and Lisa share their personal stories, the challenges that come with having a disability, and how Stone Belt helps them maintain independence.
06.20.2019
Episode 5 - Ericka and Fannie
If you want to be inspired, this is a lunch conversation you have to hear. Ericka and Fannie share their journey that finally led them to a high school diploma after dropping out of school years ago.
05.31.2019
Episode 4 - Reeve Andrews
Can a haircut change your life? Reeve Andrews, co-founder of Bent Barbershop, knows it can.
05.03.2019
Episode 3 - Wendi Goodlett
Wendi Goodlett, the CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Monroe County, chooses lunch from FEAST and clears up some misconceptions about the good work Habitat is doing in our community.
04.09.2019
Episode 2 - Mike Emmett and Chris Abert
Meet the IRA. Well not that IRA, but two members of the team from Indiana Recovery Alliance. Pete sits down with Mike Emmett (Board Member) and Chris Abert (Executive Director).
03.19.2019
Episode 1 - Bob Zaltsberg
Pete sits down with Bob Zaltsberg, who recently retired after more than 30 years as editor of the Herald-Times newspaper in Bloomington, IN.

What's Lunch at The Mill about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Lunch at The Mill episodes:

Episode 30 - Michael and Marckus

Episode 29 - Joseph Welsh

Episode 28 - Tom Guevara

Episode 27 - Joyce Randolph and James Campbell

Episode 26 - Keith Graves

Episode 25 - Ashley Gurvitz

Episode 24 - Kent Kramer

Episode 23 - Erika Oliphant

Episode 22 - Michael Koryta

Episode 21 - Shawn Gibbs

Episode 20 - Audi and Ivy (Siosi Design)

Episode 19 - Brent Molnar

Episode 18 - AJay and Ana

Episode 17 - Fred Glass

Episode 16 - Jason Whitney (Freezefest)

Episode 15 - Justin Loveless

Episode 14 - Jennie Vaughan

Episode XIII – May the Fork Be With You

Episode 12 - Announcing the Stride Coalition and Crisis Center

Episode 11 - Courtney Payne - Taylor

Episode 10 - Katie Calles Whitson

Episode 9 - Chelsea Sanders

Episode 8 - Rich Jackson

Episode 7 - Lee Hamilton

Episode 6 - Leslie, Lisa and Michelle from Stone Belt

Episode 5 - Ericka and Fannie

Episode 4 - Reeve Andrews

Episode 3 - Wendi Goodlett

Episode 2 - Mike Emmett and Chris Abert

Episode 1 - Bob Zaltsberg