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Bloomington Stories

Josh Bennett and Chris Kupersmith

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Home of Indiana University, rock quarries, corn fields, enchanted woods, and Injury lawyer Ken Nunn. Bloomington is a town that has its own term for its ability to lure one-time residents back: the bloomerang. There is something weirdly magical going on here and College town nobuddies, Josh Bennett and Chris Kupersmith, are going to get to the bottom of this place by listening to stories and riding every possible tangent along the way.
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We spent September putting our lives on the line, hunting for ghosts. We made Instagram posts. We texted people. We stopped people in hallways at work. We even slid into DMs. We almost went to a haunted train tunnel. We did this all for you. And now, safe and sound from the netherworld, we’re delivering four ghost stories right into your earholes. …
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Dian Krumlauf is our eldest interviewee to date, but don’t get all ageist on us, ya bitches. By the time you finish listening to this one, you’re gonna wish you were as badass as this Bloomington hippie who we got to sit down with at a nursing home two days before she moved to Fort Wayne to be closer to her family. Not only did she share her circui…
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Meet Valeriya Gogunskaya, a longboard dancer and the founder of a renowned longboarding camp in Portugal. In our conversation, Valeriya will discuss how she began her journey with longboarding, the essential skills of top longboard dancers, and how to create from your true impulse. She'll also share a few tips on living your dream. Let's dive in!…
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On Josh’s 50th birthday, BadkneesTs’ Jim Beck hosted a grand reopening for his new location on West Kirkwood across from Rose Hill Cemetery, forever home of Hoagy Carmichael and so many other seminal Bloomington humans. (In fact, just the other day, Chris’s son pointed out how many Hinkle headstones there are. If you eat burgers and haven’t had a H…
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Mexico's design scene is experiencing a creative revolution. In this episode, we highlight some of the artists transforming the landscape with their innovative works. Discover insights into their creative processes, explore their points of interest, and see how they're shaping the future of design in Mexico.…
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Joel Washington is one of those superheroes of Bloomington who walks among us like he’s no big deal. His artistry is his superpower. In fact, for his decades of making colorful–sometimes almost psychedelic–pop art, he received the City of Bloomington Living Legend Award in 2021. We also found out that he’s not too shabby on a skateboard either, and…
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Very excited to share with you a talk on creativity with Sebastian Masuda, a Japanese artist known as the ‘King of Kawaii.’ The term ‘kawaii’ translates to ‘cute’ or ‘adorable.’ As an aesthetic style, it encompasses Japanese pop culture, and as a philosophy, it encourages people to reflect on what’s unique about themselves and contemplate how to na…
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Our guest, Asher Waite-Jones, greeted us in pajamas and immediately began making Josh feel slightly nervous–before we could even start recording. While we can never predict how successful an interview will be, this was certainly an auspicious beginning. You might expect a certain degree of decorum from a Staff Attorney in the Bloomington Office of …
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Curiosity is the foundation of creativity. We invite you to explore your surroundings to generate new ideas in life. Step out of your comfort zone and join us as we delve into valuable insights on the pivotal role of curiosity in sparking creativity and sustaining long-term success.Karalyte による
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Resilience is one of the qualities we need to achieve our goals in life. It's one of the superpowers in our superpower deck of cards we use during the Bloomerang game for self reflection and high performance team development. What is resilience and how can we develop it for our creative projects, individual lives, and collective future.…
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Today’s story is about a band, a song, and a brush with fame that’s more cringe than cool. Thirty years ago, Bloomington danced to the electronic beats of Situation Grey, a college band known more for their covers than cutting-edge originality. Their lead singer—one of our hosts—dreamed of being an indie music maestro, but instead became the king o…
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In this compelling episode, we delve into the profound realm of courage with Erica Jennings. Erica started her career as a lead singer in a band called Skamp back in the '90s. She continues to inspire people through her work as a musician, speaker, coach, and mentor. Whether on stage, through her writing, or in one-on-one interactions, she continue…
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Sara Gardner came to town/ Turned her bike into a crown/ Rode the bus to sororities/ For shits and giggles-what a tease!/ Went out west to use her math/ Stacked up cash and came on back/ Opened the doors to a rainbow space/ Stuck some fake teeth in her face/ Trolls the town, leaves some aghast/ And now she’s a guest on our podcast. Special thanks t…
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Today we talk about T-shirts that make you feel like a loser and T-shirts that make you feel like today is your day. We also discuss Jim from badknees, T-shirt whisperer, and Chris Mott, killer artist. You even get to hear one of his songs, “All the Dogs,” from the PURPLE 7 album Jewel Finger. Find the link below. And while you're at it, go out and…
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Bloomington Stories snags interview with media maven, Mike Conway! Hold onto your fedoras, folks, because Bloomington Stories has just landed the interview of the century! Fresh off the press, we've got the lowdown on our chat with none other than Dr. Mike Conway, the head honcho over at the esteemed Indiana Broadcast History Archive (IBHA)! This s…
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Salvage yard. Does that phrase make you think of goats or ducks? Baby dolls? Unicycles? Barges? Field trips? The January 6 Insurrection? Hugging? Our guest, Bethany Robinson, is the vice president of JB's Salvage, a classic Bloomington business on the west side of Bloomington. We had the pleasure of getting the history of this salvage yard that her…
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We take a conversational stoll through our town, this time joined by fellow podcasters Alex and Miles from “It’s a Beautiful Day in the Gulch.” We talk about our shared love for Bloomington (the Gulch), but also our common experience of defending the decision to stay here. These Hoosier Alan Lomaxes tell us about Nighthawk, a local caped crusader, …
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According to her recently published book, I Quit Everything, Freda Love Smith quit everything. But she does still talk, and we can prove it. And when she did do stuff, she played drums with The Blake Babies, Juliana Hatfield, Antenna, Gentleman Caller, Sunshine Boys, and Mysteries of Life among other 90s darlings. She wrote Red Velvet Underground, …
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Discover the dynamic nature of brand success and its connection to personal growth. Learn how to expand your creative horizons with the Bloomerang Light Game and define success using Brand Canvas. Regular check-ins help you celebrate achievements and nurture your inner creator. Join us on a journey where your brand's success mirrors your personal g…
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Rusty Peterson is the drummer in our band, The ShackUps, and the mysteriously sexy voice behind the Bloomington Stories intro. He is also a master carpenter and owns Rusty Peterson Construction. But we don’t like to dwell on the things people are good at. In this episode, Rusty tells us about his experiences with nature, nudity, yoga cults, 10 gall…
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Discover the power of collaboration and building your creative community. Explore the art of selecting the right team members, fostering trust, and ensuring alignment in values and vision. Join us as we share valuable insights on forming your creative family and propelling your ideas to new heights.Karalyte による
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Welcome to a resplendent edition of “Bloomington Stories,” where we have the singular honor to present the esteemed Ms. Megan MacDonald! Our delightful guest, a radiant custodian of times bygone, is an eminent figure at the Monroe County History Center. In this scintillating episode, Ms. MacDonald, fresh from the razzle-dazzle of the city that neve…
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Rob Jordan works as a security guard at Bloomington High School North, but we found that he provides way more emotional security for students than he does guarding them from each other. During the interview, we talked about Rob’s difficult upbringing in Kentucky, his deeply intuitive approaches to working with at-risk kids, donuts, knowing kids’ na…
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Tall swooning bamboo, the smoke of clove cigarettes, and classical piano. If you’ve taken a walk on the near westside of Bloomington in the last many decades, you may have had this sensory experience as you knowingly or unknowingly passed the home of our guest, Simeon Rodgers. Having made his way from a farm in the middle of Indiana to the prestigi…
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Learn the art of letting go of life's noise, making space for true growth. Get inspired to cross the bridge of uncertainty, emerge transformed, and embrace a fulfilling, purposeful life. Get ready for a captivating adventure filled with joy, hope, and the power of self-reinvention!Karalyte による
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Reflect on the exhilarating moments of adventure and constant change, and delve into the transformative journey of personal growth. Discover how embracing challenges and unlocking hidden potential leads to awe-inspiring experiences. Immerse yourself in the enchanting dance of excitement and expansion, where every step brings you closer to new dimen…
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The Flaming Lips took over Kirkwood for the annual Granfalloon Festival, which celebrates all things Kurt Vonnegut, but also, more importantly, seeks to make the humanities at IU sexy. Your cub reporters were on the scene, which sent us both into some time-tripping. Some of it has to do with our kids, so if you don't like hearing dads be nostalgic …
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When you're living an authentic life aligned with who you truly are, you need to develop a few senses out there to help you navigate it better. How do you know if you're going in the right direction? Here's my tip for you. Check out our Self-Reflection Cards and come play the Bloomerang LIGHT game in Factory Lisbon until mid-July. ✨ Wishing you all…
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Welcome to another episode of Bloomington Stories! In today's captivating episode, we explore the extraordinary experiences of a woman who found herself immersed in the vibrant and eclectic community of Bloomington, Indiana. From her involvement with a non-denominational charismatic cult to encounters with colorful characters, join us as we unravel…
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Summer in a college town, stolen TCBY signs, selling popcorn to John Cougar Mellencamp, and meeting one of your best friends in Sociology class after you’ve spent the night in jail. That’s Jim Granato, our first guest. Jim grew up in Unionville, a little town right to the east of Bloomington. He and Josh became fast friends during high school, whic…
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Finding your unique format of creative expression is ongoing. Just like surfing, it's a journey that requires patience and persistence. You don't just fall into your creative groove right away, you have to wait for it. But once you catch that wave, the ride is exhilarating!Karalyte による
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In this inaugural episode of Bloomington Stories, Josh and Chris interview each other about their Bloomington origin stories. Along the way, they talk about very sad things like death and divorce and very happy things like constantly pissing your dad off on purpose and eating at Cracker Barrel with your grandma. We also address Ricky Martin, finite…
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Meet Tosin Oshinowo - a globally-recognized Nigerian architect, product designer, and creative entrepreneur based in Lagos, Nigeria. During this talk on creativity, we dive with her into her career path, the design scene in Nigeria, and her work "Freedom to Move" that's featured in our Style Cards Vol.2. Read the full talk on our blog.…
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What comes to your mind when you think of the 1980s? Do you imagine big, elaborate hairstyles or oversized shoulder pads? Do you hear upbeat music? Or perhaps, you think of color. If so, you might be onto something. From multicolor and technicolor, to no color at all, there is no other decade in which color was more counted upon as it did in the ex…
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Freedom Inner freedom steers us forward showing us the way. As we slowly let our guards down, remove our masks, and set ourselves free from everyone else’s expectations, we start stepping into our authentic selves. This strengthens our core and enables us to withstand the winds, the wild oceans, and the rollercoasters of life. Stepping into your tr…
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Letting go of the end result in your vision will open more doors for you. They might take you to places you've never even imagined before. I am not propagating "bumming around and seeing where you'll end up", mind you. I'm simply inviting you to always keep an open mind, enjoy the process, and always strive to do your best. The rest will fall into …
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Letting go of the past in the way that you "delete it" and it never comes back is not really possible. What we can do, however, is transform the past by bringing it into the new light, softening in, and integrating it into the "new you" that's starting to shape up.Karalyte による
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