The night before Thanksgiving has long been affectionately referred to as "Townie Night" in Bloomington, due to so many people back in town for the holiday. This year, the first ever Bloomington DJ Showcase will be taking place at the Blockhouse from 9-1. Collin Dugger and Angela Frezza join us to fill you in on all the details like free pizza from Pizza X, the great cause they're raising money for, and the Upland beer special that night. Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Nestled on the west side of the square, Good for Cooks has been a go to for many of those in the community looking for high quality cookware, unique gifts, and eclectic food options for burgeoning chefs and experienced culinary maestros alike. George Huntington and Samantha Eibling share the history of this local gem, give us insight into their wide array of offerings, and offer an inside look into how they select their inventory. Ava Collins also let's us in on their new concept underneath Good for Cook, In the Kitchen, offering hands-on cooking classes and tasting experiences.

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For 23 years, Chef Alan Booze has been serving up delicious eats to the residents at Meadowood Senior Living on the north side of town. Learn about his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, how they go above and beyond to cater to their residents, and what his journey has been like working his way up through the ranks. He and Jordan also share about how they've managed to stay sober for years in the hospitality industry. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

No child should ever have to sleep outside. It's one thing we can all agree on. Within the Bloomington community there's one organization whose sole purpose is ensuring this, and they do it exceptionally well. New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike, let's us know how they've achieved a success rate over three times the national average, how they feed all of the children in the early learning program, and how you can help! Learn more about their upcoming holiday tree event here: https://www.newhope4families.org/hope4theholidays Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

For almost two years, Farid Amiri has owned the beloved Turkuaz Cafe at 3rd and Lincoln. In that time, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Learn more about the menu upgrades, the interior renovations, and his incredible story of leaving Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban regained control. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Working his way up from dishwasher to owner, Mark Miller, along with his wife Sarah, have upheld the longstanding tradition of serving up high quality Cajun-Italian fusion eats at DeAngelo's on the east side. Whether it's BOGO pizzas and calzones on Tuesdays, $1 kid pizzas on Wednesday, or just the fact that they do everything from scratch daily, there's always an excuse to pop in and try out an Italian classic, or a Cajun treat.

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From Hive pie, to some of the best burgers in town, Hive has a wide variety of offerings to scratch just about any itch. General Manager Eric Iversen joins us, alongside FOH Manager Lizzie Russell, to tell us about their experience at Taste of Bloomington, their backgrounds, and what has made Hive really gain some steam over the past few years.

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With the landscape for community radio funding changing drastically in 2025, WFHB has had to find new, creative ways to fund their operations. Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin, join us to discuss their recent fundraising efforts, the history of WFHB, and we even dive into the nitty gritty of how their station get their content out to your radio!

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After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Anwar Naderpoor fled to Pakistan, and eventually made his way to Bloomington many years later after stops in France, Virginia, and Indianapolis. Named after his daughter, Samira opened in 1998 and quickly established itself as a consistent, quality dining destination for locals and students alike. How have they managed to maintain quality after all of these years? What was the community response after 9/11? Why does Anwar love Bloomington so much? It's all on this episode of No Dishes!

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In this very special episode, we get an intimate look into the life and times of host Jordan Davis, learn about the 2025 Taste of Bloomington results, Bloomington Bar Bingo, DJ JD, and more!

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