This podcast provides news and stories about and for the residents of Irvington, a small community on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, and those others interested in the happenings in Irvington.
Sculptor Rita Jackson visits with Jay about her recent relocation to Irvington
Our first episode since the start of the Covid pandemic
In this episode we interview the owners of Black Acre Brewery in Irvington, Justin and Holly Miller
Regulars Dan and Dawn share the podcast with local writer Jerry Vanshaik who talks about his novel about the coffee culture
No Bones About It...The Doctor is In. Jay visits with Dr. David Brokaw, at Black Acre Brewery. The two discuss bones, hops growing and beer.
The annual Irvington Halloween Festival from Black Acre
We don't think its an accident that coffee is black as well as coal and the hats of Irvington's Black Hat Society
Jay talks with Michael O'Connor who served as deputy mayor under Bart Peterson, works at Eli Lilly, and is currently the president of the Indianapolis Public School Board
Alan Hunter and Glory-June Greiff talk with Jay about the history of the National Road and its significance to Irvington
Jay visits the popular Irvington Farmer's Market at Ellenberger Park
Our guests for this episode are John and Julie Mundell of Mundell and Associates.
This episode's guest is Howe alumnus Jeff Gildea. Jeff has an obsession with visiting ALL of the high school gyms in Indiana...over 1,000!
Jay interviews Indiana blues legend Gordon Bonham and his wife and musical muse Amy Bonham. Amy and Gordon sing a tune written by Amy.
Jay turns the tables and interviews himself and Kevin about the origins of the Firehouse concept.
Jay talks talks with an old friend, Marilene Isaacs Kauffman, a renowned intuitive, spiritual teacher, mystic and healer of people animals and places.
Jay talks with Howe high school graduate Robert Vane. Robert produces a wonderful podcast, Leaders and Legends, that introduces listeners to women and men who have made a huge mark on the development of Indianapolis and Indiana.
Jay talks with Laura Johnston, owner of BitterSweet Bakery, as a ruse for his real desire to get some top-quality carrot cake. He's sneaky that way!
This episode finds Jay talking with Irvingtonian Emily Mack, the Director of the Indianapolis Department of Metropolitan Development, about a recent proposal for the redevelopment of Irvington Plaza and the former Ford/Visteon plant.
A visit to Howe high school to learn more about its importance to the students, the teachers, the alumni and the wider community of Irvington
A visit with Irvington's Queen, Dawn Briggs
A visit with local bar owner Si Greene at his Irvington hangout Si Greene's Pub and Irvington Lawyer Kenneth Collier-Magar
Learning about the Indiana Historical Bureau with Lindsey Beckley
Karina Bruns talks about her time with Indy Parks and the development of the Pennsy trail.
Artisan Realtors owner Dan Adams talks about real estate trends in Irvington. Plus Irvington queen bee, Dawn Briggs, talks about what its like to be a home owner in Irvington.
Walking the entire Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and Walking around Irvington learning about Irvington history and its ghosts.
We are visited by Bernadette and Maria Dufour, two of the most important contributors to the turnaround of Irvington
Jay talks talks with friend and long-time, much-loved radio personality Dave "The King" Wilson and our good friend Alan Hunter. Discussion covers a wide area of history sprinkled with some comedy as only Jay and Dave can do.