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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