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Gray and Leah are flying solo while Elmer works on the mural down on the Indian Creek Trail. Before diving into our discoveries, we briefly touch on an important change to Indiana Law regarding public meetings.This is a great discussion on various topics…stay tuned for some hot takes!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Past LivesAfter YangAll We Imagine As LightForgotten Love The Eight MountainsInside the Yellow Cocoon ShellI'm Still HereAll of Us StrangersFleabag Season 2Harrison County Arts - Third Annual Sustainable Fashion Show

This episode is dedicated to Janelle Amy, former director of Main Street Corydon. Her work at Main Street is to be celebrated — her impact on the downtown has been so impressive. Janelle reminisces about her time with the organization and gives us a preview of what is next for her. Thank you again Janelle for all your hard work!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Main Street CorydonSanta's chair debacle

Leah is back on this episode for another discussion of what we're reading, watching, listening to, and thinking about. We loved this conversation which delves into the big questions like what makes us human? Are humans good? Do we have souls? You know, just some light banter for you!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline HarpmanThe Dream Hotel by Laila LalamiThe Ideological Brain: The Radical Science of Flexible Thinking by Leor ZwigrodBlack Mirror on Netflix, Episode One “Common People”Human-Kind or Human Evil with Rutger Bregman - What Now? with Trevor NoahRaising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe DaltonThe Best of Everything by Rona JaffeThe Road to the City by Natalia GinzbergThe Seth Material by Jane Roberts

Local coaches Brian and Marcee LaHue are here again, and this time we're tackling health and wellness, specifically focusing on changes our local schools could make to better support student well-being. We hope this episode inspires our community to think outside the box and to consider little changes that could result in major transformation.Also, IMPORTANT: We need shout-outs! Please send us who you think is doing awesome stuff here in Harrison County! Click here to submit your shout-out.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity by Peter AttiaThe Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert WaldingerRevamped high school diploma approved after ‘messy' process via WFYIThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Johnathan Haidt

Leah Porter is back for our first Discovery Dialogues episode of 2025! This episode is jammed packed with thoughts on television, podcasts, parades, kids and phones, and giant pumpkins! Before diving in, Andrew Reich joins Gray for a quick explanation of an upcoming public hearing by Harrison County Planning Commission. The Planning commission has proposed a six month moratorium on zoning designations of R2 and R3, high density housing. Also, IMPORTANT: We need shout-outs! Please send us who you think is doing awesome stuff here in Harrison County! Click here to submit your shout-out.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:The White Lotus on HBOAdolescence on NetflixRadio Lab: GrowthOne Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El-AkkadThe Treehorn Trilogy by Florence Parry Heide, illustrated by Edward GoreyThe work of Peter BrownEloise by Kay Thompson, illustrated by Hilary Knight

After our winter hiatus, we are back! In this episode, Elmer and Gray give some personal updates, briefly address the political landscape of 2025, and outline the season ahead. In season five, we plan to ask every guest the same three questions: Why do you choose to live in Harrison County?What do you want more of in Harrison County?What is something that recently brought you joy? To kick it off, we answer these questiona ourselves in this episode!Thanks to all of you for sticking with us through the break — we are so happy to be back!THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Waymo — self-driving robo taxis in Phoenix A Democrat Who Is Thinking Differently: Jake Auchincloss on The Ezra Klein ShowRIP… D.E.I. with Ruha Benjamin | What Now? with Trevor Noah PodcastThe White Lotus on HBOStudio GhibliWould you like us to give a shout out to someone awesome in our community? This season we want to publicly acknowledge the people and places that YOU think deserve it. To submit a shout-out, click here and fill out the form and listen up for it on an upcoming episode!

Glynn Ayers and Regina Gresham join us for our season four finale, a discussion inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speech at Glendale College in 1967. Our goal for this podcast episode is to bring together voices from Corydon's BIPOC and Queer communities to share personal stories and experiences. The goal is to help people in town see the rich diversity we have here and understand both the unique challenges and meaningful moments that come with being a minority in a small, rural place like Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Light Up Corydon Harrison County Arts Corydon Presbyterian Church

This is a quick mini episode for you. While we haven't focused on politics much this year, we did want to briefly talk about how we are feeling about the 2024 election results. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: What Now with Trevor Noah Harris Vs. Trump: The Day After

Leah Porter is back for the last Discovery Dialogues of the year. The range of topics covered here is wide to say the least! A week out from the election, here is the link for you to get all the info you might need on how to vote. Women's March: Not Going Back on November 2, 2024 3pm - 6:30pmMeet in downtown Corydon, IN and walk with signs on the sidewalks around town. Then gather at Democratic Headquarters nearby for speakers and snacks. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Click here for more details. Remembrance: Selected Correspondence of Ray Bradbury A Life Worth Living: The Selected Letters of John Holt Into the Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah Making Bureaucracies Sexier with Yuval Noah Harari Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Hariri Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Hariri Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner How Children Learn by John Holt How Children Fail by John Holt

Today we are joined by Brian and Marcee Lahue, coaches of track and cross country at Corydon Central High School and Junior High. This episode is a continuation of our previous discussion with Glynn Ayers focusing on youth sports in our community. Brian and Marcee work tirelessly to create a positive experience for their athletes and it's so great to see! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: How to Help with Hurricane Helene Efforts GlasstoberFest 2024 Corydon Central High School Cross Country/Track & Field

Dear friend of the pod Shane Snelling is back! This is such a fun episode. Shane, Gray, and Elmer share their recent discoveries, but mainly go on two deep dives: podcasts and Holiday World. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:⁠ Hidden Brain NPRWork Life with Adam Grant Offline w/ Jon Favreau Pod Save America A Girl from Yamhill by Beverly Cleary Slaughterhouse-Five: Or the Children's Crusade, a Duty-Dance with Death by Kurt Vonnegut Catch-22 by Joseph Heller The Ramona Quimby Audiobook Collection read by Stockard Channing Hoosiers: A New History of Indiana by Joanne Passet Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams All Songs Considered NPR The Two Gomers Podcast What Now with Trevor Noah The Moth podcast Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION We are humbled by all of your support and are excited to keep going.

Today's episode is dedicated to a handful of exciting art exhibits, projects, and events happening in our community. We interview Andrew Reich, member of the Indian Creek Trail board, who has recently led a project to paint a mural on the Doolittle section of Indian Creek Trail. We cannot wait to see this project to its completion in the Spring 2025. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Arts Annual Showcase Reception: Saturday, September 14th 5:30pm - 7:30pm Indian Creek Trail - Home IAC: Arts Project Support (in.gov) Madison Area Arts Alliance | Madison, Indiana Harrison County Community Foundation (hccfindiana.org) NuArt (nuartfestival.no) Nuart (@nuartfestival) • Instagram photos and videos ARTMOSPHERE: A Whimsy Event Friday, September 20 5:30pm - 9:00pmSaturday, September 21 10:00am - 4:00pm Refreshments on both dates. Artists have collaborated to create an immersive garden: An environment designed to surprise and delight. Come and enjoy our vision. Walk through an indoor garden of exotic plants and created worlds meant for fun and whimsy. LOCATION: 326 S. Capitol Ave Gallery venue is located in the rear of the address. Parking is availbable at Harrison County Fairgrounds and also neighborhood parking on Ridley Street. Look for arrows and directional indications.

Today Leah's sister Susannah Hebert joins us for an episode about their upcoming collaboration, Artmosphere. In addition to outlining the details of their exhibit, Susannah and Leah share their thoughts on the Summer Olympics in Paris. ARTMOSPHERE: A Whimsy Event Friday, September 20 5:30pm - 9:00pmSaturday, September 21 10:00am - 4:00pm Refreshments on both dates. Artists have collaborated to create an immersive garden: An environment designed to surprise and delight. Com and enjoy our vision. Walk through an indoor garden of exoti plants and created worlds meant for fun and whimsy. LOCATION: 326 S. Capitol Ave CorydonGallery venue is located in the rear of the address. Parking is availbable at Harrison County Fairgrounds and also neighborhood parking on Ridley Street. Look for arrows and directional indiciations.

We are so excited for this interview with Dr. Jennifer McCormick, who is running for governor in Indiana. An expert on the issue of education, Karen York joins us for this conversation about the state of public education in Indiana. Particular issues touched on are the recent changes to Indiana's high school graduation requirements and what education is needed to become a public school educator in Indiana. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Jennifer McCormick for Governor WFYI: New Indiana High School Requirements Won't Meet Admission Requirements Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

It's Elmer, Gray, and Leah back to discuss their thoughts on things lately. Amongst other things, they talk about books, music, podcasts, and life in general. IMPORTANT: This episode was recorded on July 17th, before President Biden announced that he was dropping out of the race, so things might sound a little out of date. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Moth Radio Hour — Sharon Salzberg What I Talk About When I Talk About Running - Haruki Murakami Worry - Alexandra Tanner The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess - Chappell Roan Brat - Charli xcx Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATIONWe are humbled by all of your support and are excited to keep going.

Friend of the pod Glynn Ayers joins us for a discussion on the role of youth sports in our community. This episode has been a long time coming! In addition, we touch on the Harrison County Fair. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION We Are Humbled By All Of Your Support And Are Excited To Keep Going.

This is such a fun episode featuring many interviews with community members LIVE at the Harrison County Pride Festival on June 22, 2024. Guests featured include Tim Peck, candidate for US Congress in the 9th District, representatives from Corydon's new PFLAG chapter, Kentuckiana Marching Pride, and the Louisville Youth Group. Also, local candidates Steve Powell, Cheryl Lone, and Ashley Black. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: PFLAG Corydon-Leavenworth Kentuckiana Marching Pride Tim Peck for Congress: Representing All of Us In Indiana-9 Mickey's New Albany Louisville Youth Group (LYG) My Lobotomy: A Memoir by Howard Dully

Adam Schneider joins us for a lively discussion that is wide-ranging and full of laughter. In addition to sharing discoveries, Leah gives a report on some recent Corydon Town Council meetings. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Pride Festival The Town of Depauw A Guide to Midwestern Conversation by Taylor Kay Phillips Long Island by Colm Toibin What Now? with Trevor Noah A Case for Compassion : What Now? with Trevor Noah A Friendship Revolution with Rhaina Cohen : What Now? with Trevor Noah What Relationships Would You Want, if You Believed They Were Possible? : The Ezra Klein Show Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Harrison County Pride Festival committee member Jessica Stroud joins us for this episode about all things Pride 2024 for Harrison County. The festival is Saturday, June 22nd at Bicentennial Park from 11:00am - 3:00pm. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Rebirth: Fashion Show Fundraiser and Member's Exhibition presented by Harrison County Arts! Harrison County Pride Festival 2024 Harrison County Fairgrounds — Harrison County 2024 SOIN Pride in Jeffersonville Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Leah is back for the May edition of Discovery Dialogues. In addition to sharing our thoughts and recommendations, we touch on local news, updates, and our thoughts on working the polls for the primary on May 7th. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Wildcat at The Speed Art Museum⁠ ⁠Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court by John Wooden⁠ ⁠Rules for a Knight by Ethan Hawke⁠ ⁠Graylin's Spring 2024 Playlist⁠ ⁠Motion AI assistant app⁠ Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION We are humbled by all of your support and are excited to keep going.

Today we putting a bonus episode from 2023 into our main feed. Enjoy this discussion of how Leah and Graylin find their next reads! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Books That Made Me - The Guardian Book Riot podcasts From the Front Porch podcast Jack Edwards Youtube Rizzoli Bookstore Malaprop's Bookstore

Dear friend of the pod Miriam Robertson is back for our next installment of Discovery Dialogues. Graylin, Elmer, Leah, and Miriam share what they've been loving lately including books, recipes, television, and events. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Books & Bagels at Harrison County Public Library — second Friday of the month 9:30am - 110:00am The Storytelling Animal by Johnathan Gottschall Awkward Silences and How to Prevent Them by Patrick King INDIA: SOUTH ASIAN PAINTINGS FROM THE SAN DIEGO MUSEUM OF ART at the Speed Museum A River Runs Through It trailer Kristen Kish emerges victorious again on "Top Chef," this time as its host NYTimes Cooking UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:⁠Shakespeare on the Square: The Tempest - May 10th, 2024⁠

Today we're talking all things volunteering in downtown Corydon with Inez Voyles and Eva Bates North. These sisters dedicate a large amount of their free time to making our community a better place. If you have any interest in the revitalization of our downtown and what's ahead for Corydon, this is a must listen. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Main Street Corydon Harrison County Arts Glasstoberfest Popcorn Festival UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS: Harrison County Public Library - Adult Events Lead the Way 5miler for Leadership Harrison County — May 4, 2024 Start Derby Day with forty furlongs of your own! This timed footrace begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club at 134 Jenkins Ct. NE in Corydon, IN. The course is an accurate five-mile route on Indian Creek Trail, crossing a historic truss bridge while following Indian Creek through Hayswood Nature Reserve and the town of Corydon. The course is “lollipop” style, with a two-mile out-and-back section plus a one-mile loop, including half a mile of gravel trail. The course is primarily flat with three moderate hills and two water stops. Participants are welcome to turn around early if they choose, with the understanding this will remove them from the competition portion of the event. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Leah Porter is back for our first episode of Discovery Dialogues. In addition to each of us sharing something we've been loving this month, Leah will share her observations from the meetings she has recently recorded. Today's episode includes thoughts on music, movies, and books —- all the hits! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Town of Corydon Dog Songs by Mary Oliver Ish - Peter Reynolds Lead the Way 5miler — Leadership Harrison County BBC Desert Island Discs podcast The 8 Songs Graylin would take with her to a desert island NPR All Songs Considered The Japanese House on Spotify Past Lives trailer Perfect Days trailer Poor Things trailer A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy O'Toole Dare to Lead by Brene Brown Rising Strong by Brene Brown Offline with Jon Favreau: Jon Ronson on the End of Public Shaming UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS: Saturday Spotlight - National Poetry Month at the Harrison County Public Library - April 2024 Every Saturday in April from 10 AM - 4PM, celebrate National Poetry Month by stopping by the Frederick Porter Griffin Center to discover poetry through poems written by locals about local subjects. Drop in to view the collection and hear recitations on the hour. Lead the Way 5miler for Leadership Harrison County — May 4, 2024 Start Derby Day with forty furlongs of your own! This timed footrace begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Boys & Girls Club at 134 Jenkins Ct. NE in Corydon, IN. The course is an accurate five-mile route on Indian Creek Trail, crossing a historic truss bridge while following Indian Creek through Hayswood Nature Reserve and the town of Corydon. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION We are humbled by all of your support and are excited to keep going.

Elmer and Graylin are back! In this episode they chat and catch up on things during the break and provide listeners with a roadmap for the upcoming fourth season of the podcast. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Ezra Klein Show: ⁠Opinion | ‘The Strongest Democratic Party That Any of Us Have Ever Seen' - The New York Times⁠ ⁠“I Teach the Humanities, and I Still Don't Know What Their Value Is”⁠ - Dr. Agnes Callard via The NYTimes ⁠Building a Second Brain: A Proven Method to Organize Your Digital Life and Unlock Your Creative Potential ⁠by Tiago Forte ⁠AppBlock⁠ Volunteer Opportunity: Main Street Corydon, Spring Wine Walk Help Main Street Corydon ensure a smooth experience for all attendees by assisting with tasks such as welcoming guests, distributing event totes and informational materials to participating businesses, and lending a hand with post-event cleanup. Whether you can spare an hour or stay for the duration of the event, your support makes a difference. Join Main Street Corydon in creating memorable moments for our community! Saturday April 13, 2024 If you are able and willing to help, Reach out to ⁠Karen@mainstreetcorydon.org⁠ for any questions or to sign up. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: ⁠@bluedotharrisoncounty⁠ ⁠MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION⁠ We Are Humbled By All Of Your Support And Are Excited To Keep Going.  

Graylin and Elmer are joined by Adam Schneider for our last episode of season three. They discuss some highlights of 2023, the recent election on November 7, and the change of zoning at the Lanesville interchange. This episode concludes this year of podcasting for us — many thanks to all our listeners, we'll be back in March of 2024! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Full audio of the Harrison County Planning Commission's public hearing on the zoning change in Lanesville Hoopla app Dolls of Our Lives: Why We Can't Quit American Girl by Mary Mahoney and Allison Horrocks “Defying Gravity” Tony performance — Idina Menzel

Jennifer Stilger, owner of True You Yoga in Corydon joins Graylin to talk all things yoga in Harrison County. They chat all about her studio and yoga in general. If you are at all interested in trying yoga, this is a great discussion. Jennifer has also provided a special count for Blue Dot listeners to receive 10% off an introductory 30 days of unlimited classes. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: True You Yoga - Corydon, Indiana Only Murders in the Building on Hulu

For this September edition of Blue Dot Book Club, Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to discuss their favorite reads of the past month. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pet by Catherine Chidgey Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller Open Throat by Henry Hoke Prophet Song by Paul Lynch How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers Profiles in Ignorance by Andy Borowitz Standard Deviation by Katherine Heiny The Fraud by Zadie Smith Saturday a book by Oge Mora The Man Booker Prize Shortlist Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty Please know that this subscription is optional and the vast majority of our content will always be available free of charge. BECOME A MEMBER MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Dear friend of the pod Marg Meyer joins Graylin and Leah to reminisce about their days playing softball at Rice Island in Corydon, one of the best parts of our downtown. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History

Brother of the pod Alex Porter is back to preview some of the upcoming events and festivals this fall in downtown Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Main Street Corydon Harvest StrollSeptember 23 11:00am - 5:00pm Zimmerman Art Glass GlasstoberfestFriday October 20th, Saturday October 21st Cinema on ChestnutFree cotton candy from Alex himself on Saturday, October 27 Light Up CorydonSaturday, November 25 Our Technicolor Life — Jeff & Carrie Ketterman and the Old Capitol Tea Room Zelda Tears of the Kingdom Bo Burnham - Inside Netflix Special Bo Burnham “All Eyes on Me” on Spotify Dumpling Tomato Salad With Chile Crisp Vinaigrette NYTimes Cooking

Kacey Slone is the gallery manager at Harrison County Arts in downtown Corydon and she joins Graylin to talk about her position and upcoming events at the gallery. Also, they dive deep into the Barbie movie and share some fun summer recommendations. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Arts! Blondshell Griff The Summer I Turned Pretty The Journal of Solitude by May Sarton Eileen by Ottessa Moshfegh

For this August edition of Blue Dot Book Club, Elmer joins Leah and Gray to talk about what they've been reading lately. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Analog Sea Review Fairytale by Stephen King On Writing by Stephen King The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Comfort Book by Matt Haig We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian The Gravedigger's Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates Drowning: The Rescue of Flight of 1421 by TJ Newman Multiple books by Shaun Tan

Tyson Foods has announced that it will be closing its plant in Corydon. This decision will make a big impact on our community. In this episode, Graylin speaks to two people that can help us understand the implications of this development: Lisa Long, president of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and then Kent Yeager, who speaks to how this might affect farmers in the region.

If you were left on the edge of your seat at the end of part one, it's your lucky day -- here is the second half of our history lesson on Chestnut Street with Jim Hays.

It's again time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode! Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to talk about their favorites reads of 2023 so far. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: This Human Season by Louise Dean Foster by Claire Keegan STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World by Dan Lyons Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday Unraveling by Peggy Orenstein SecondHand Time: The Last of the Soviets by Svetlana Alexievich Laundry Love by Patric Richardson Bear Came Along by Richard T Morris

In this special mini episode, Graylin is joined by friend of the pod Ashley Black. About a year ago, we featured Ashley and her work advocating for changes to the dress code at North Harrison Schools. Click here to watch her presentation to the board in August of 2022. On Thursday, July 13th, the North Harrison School Board voted 3-2 in favor of updating the dress code. This is a huge step forward for students at North Harrison and the perseverance of Ashley, parents/caregivers, and students is inspiring. For some background on this issue, you can listen to our episode from last year. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Rev. Allan Wallace of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany joins Elmer and Graylin to talk about the church's upcoming LGBTQIA+ support group at the church on Tuesday, July 11th THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: St. Paul's Episcopal Church in New Albany Central Christian Church The Bear on Hulu Black Mirror on Netflix Suits The Chosen Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

This is such a fun episode — Elmer and Graylin were set up to record live from the Corydon Pride Festival, interviewing many friends of the pod! Many thanks to all who participated and made this episode possible.

Leah and Graylin dive deep into multiple titles they enjoyed this month and also share the books they couldn't finish, or in Leah's case, never even started. Also as always, Leah gives her review on the picture book on display at the Indian Creek Trail in Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet Yellowface by R. F. Kuang NPR's Book of the Day: Author R.F. Kuang on unlikable narrators and cultural appropriation in 'Yellowface' Uncle of the Year by Andrew Rannells I Could Live Here Forever by Hannah Halperin Our Missing Hearts by Celeste Ng Berry Song by Michaela Goode Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

In the second episode of our “Voices of Pride” series, Elmer and Graylin are joined by Elmer's good friend Luin. He is a queer, trans masc artist. He works with video, embroidery, photography, sculpture, performance, and sound to explore trans identity, queer bodies, autoethnography, and self-care. This is a candid discussion about Luin's personal experience growing up in a rural setting as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Best in Show He, She, They by Schuyler Bailar The Man Enough Podcast Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Local therapist Joe Nelson joins Elmer and Graylin for this “Voices of Pride” episode. Nelson has was recently named Social Worker of the Year for Region 5 by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, specializing in Clinical Direct Practice and Education. Mr. Nelson also holds a Masters of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville, with specializations in Military and Mental Health, as well as being a Sex Addiction Therapist. Joe Nelson — JClinic Consulting Why Did I Do It?: From Cheating to Rebuilding Love and Marriage by Joe Nelson Bryant's Blueberries - New Salisbury, Indiana Running on Empty: Overcome Your Childhood Emotional Neglect by Jonice Webb Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

To kick off Pride month, Graylin is joined by Adam Schneider and Elizabeth Redding, co-chairs of the Corydon Pride Festival which will take place on Saturday, June 24th. They discuss the evolution of Pride in Harrison County, the backlash on Pride being felt by many right now, details on the upcoming festival in Corydon, and share some recommendations. THINGS MNETIONED IN THIS EPISODE: All info on Corydon Pride Festival - Saturday, June 24th 1pm - 4pm at Bicentennial Park in Corydon Judy Blume Forever on Amazon Prime Accused on Fox Marjorie Taylor Greene trying to gain order… Rupaul's Drag Race Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Miriam Robertson is back for the May installment of Blue Dot Book Club. Leah, Gray, and Miriam discuss their latest reads and books they simply could not finish. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth My Nemesis by Charmaine Craig Samuel Johnson's Eternal Return by Martin Riker The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of My Head and Into the World by Gretchen Rubin The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin A First Time for Everything by Dan Santat A First Time for Everything playlist on Spotify Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber by Andy Borowitz Moby Dick by Herman Melville Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah The Nickel Boys - Colson Whitehead SRCS - Harrison County Public Library Prince William Library System Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Kent Yeager joins Graylin for an in-depth conversation on the history of farming in Harrison County and the impact of climate change on our area. Kent is an expert on agricultural matters and his insights are essential to better understand the past, but also the future of farming in Indiana. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⁠Climate in Harrison County, Indiana⁠ ⁠New Climate Maps Show a Transformed United States⁠ Indiana Barn Foundation

Elmer is back to go over what's been happening lately. He and Graylin discuss the closing of Butt Drugs, a presentation from Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and are then joined by Kris Konick, member of the Class of 2023 for Leadership Harrison County, to talk about their class project of Little Free Pantries. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Jennifer McCormick outlines her exploratory committee for governor Leadership Harrison County Little Free Pantry Squire Boone Caverns Poshmark Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Graylin and Alex pop in for a special episode dedicated to an iconic Corydon business. A steady stream of customers visited Corydon's Butt Drugs during their last day of business on the morning of Saturday, April 29. People of all ages waited patiently to purchase merchandise, ice cream, and get a signature soda fountain beverage one last time.It was a somber occasion as many looked through what little remained of the signature “I Love Butt Drugs” tshirts and merchandise. But there was also joy as many shared their favorite memories of visiting Butt Drugs. “Butt Drugs is such a landmark. They were such nice people. I would regularly drink their coffee and buy their candy,” Diane Ryan of Lanesville said.The staff was busy, making dozens of shakes and soda drinks, too busy to dwell on the closing as a non-stop line of customers flowed by the counter.“I've learned in this community 30 years. When I first moved here, everyone told me Butt Drugs was one of the first places I need to go to,” Lisa Rathgeber from Ramsey said.“I didn't think about getting choked up but when I walked in, it suddenly became very said, Rathgeber said as her voice broke.Owner Katie Butt Beckort spent the morning greeting and chatting with the visitors, reminiscing about the history of the business and the memories.“This week has kind of felt like a wake, but in reality, it's been a celebration of life. So many people this week have come to celebrate. Celebrate memories,” Beckort said.What happens next with the building remains to be seen, but the loss to the town will be felt by many. Butt Drugs was a staple of downtown Corydon and very few businesses have had such an impact on the community's residents.

It's time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode and this month Graylin and Leah are joined by friend of the pod, Tom Scott. Unbelievably, all three loved nonfiction this month! Stay tuned until the end for an update from the Harrison County Public Library and of course, Leah reviews the latest picture book on the trail! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Outrun by Amy Liptrot Starry Messenger by Neil Degrasse Tyson STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noise World by Dan Lyons Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race, and Identity by Douglas Murray The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean Chew by John Layman The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green John Green on the Offline Podcast w/ Jon Favreau Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or come say hi on Facebook & Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty BECOME A MEMBER MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION

Graylin is joined by Martin French, Shakespeare coordinator at TheatreWorks in New AlbanyThey discuss the upcoming performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream on the square in downtown Corydon on Saturday, April 22nd at 6:30pm. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: TheatreWorks of SOIN - New Albany Performing Arts Center NYTimes Cooking / YouTube The Banshees of Inisherin Normal People on Hulu Taylor Swift's Lover Forbidden Planet Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty BECOME A MEMBER MAKE A ONE-TIME DONATION Please know that this subscription is optional and the vast majority of our content will always be available free of charge.

Episode 50! Woohoo! Alex Porter is back for a new community & news grab bag episode. Alex and Graylin talk Trump, grandstand, and a rundown of upcoming events in Corydon. Stay tuned for some F1 and recommendation chat at the end. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

This episode is the first of our monthly Blue Dot Book Club episodes. Graylin is joined by Leah Porter and Miriam Robertson to discuss their favorite reads of the past month as well as the books they started, but decided to abandon. Stay tuned at the end for an update on happenings from the Harrison County Public Library. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

Graylin is joined again by Jim Hays to continue their series, The Streets of Corydon. This conversation ran a little long (shocking, we know) and will be released in two parts. This first half is a thorough look at the North side of Chestnut Street in downtown Corydon. Jim also sticks around to share a recommendation at the end. Don't forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty