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The Get Action! Podcast, hosted by Dr. Al Knable and Nick Vaughn, highlights members of our community that go beyond "talk" and have "skin in the game" by inviting guests with a wide array of backgrounds to have frank discussions about their passions. Sup


    • May 29, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 52m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


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    Where Have We Been? Where Do We Go From Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 49:29


    In this episode, Dr. Al Knable and Nick Vaughn give an update on the podcast's hiatus, what the two of them have been up to since the last episode, some of their favorite moments from the previous two seasons, and where the future of Get Action! is focused. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Halloween Special: Mike Culwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 76:05


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with paranormal investigator Mike Culwell and discuss whether ghosts are real and also share some ghost stories. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Fred Geswein: Fast Freddie's Festive Five Mile Foot Feast"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 43:21


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Fred Geswine, the man behind Fast Freddie's Festive Five Mile Foot Feast, a five mile race which takes place at Community Park in New Albany every Thanksgiving (for the past 32 years). In this episode, the discussion centers around professional running, the five mile race this November, and if the race will continue moving forward. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Remembering 9/11 with Survivor Gary Grigg

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 50:37


    In this special episode commemorating the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks, Dr. Al Knable and Nick Vaughn sit down with 9/11 survivor Gary Grigg, who was in the South Tower on September 11th, 2001. This is a gripping recounting of the day and there may be some moments with content that is graphic. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 43:10


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with U.S. Senator Mike Braun (R) and discuss his views on the current state of the economy, climate change, and several other top national issues. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Daniel Suddeath: Editor of the News & Tribune

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2021 60:45


    We apologize for the delay in this episode, and for the subpar audio quality, but we hope you will nonetheless enjoy this great conversation with Daniel Suddeath. Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Daniel Suddeath, Editor of the News & Tribune, and discuss the newspaper business, new offerings by the tribune, and how he became interested in journalism. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Dr. Eric Schansberg: Economist

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 61:06


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Dr. Eric Schansberg, and Economist and professor at Indiana University Southeast to discuss inflation, the current state of the economy, his two runs for Congress as a Libertarian in 2006 and 2008, and much more! Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Richard Boling: Techshot

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2021 82:20


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Richard Boling of Techshot, an aerospace company in New Albany, and discuss the company's recent missions, the founding of the company, as well as thoughts regarding the future of space exploration. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2021 38:37


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Indiana Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch (R) and discuss the roles of the Indiana Lieutenant Governor, how she became interested in public service and politics, as well as her political philosophy and her potential future plans. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Coach Todd Sturgeon: Floyd Central Boys Basketball

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 60:00


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Floyd Central Boys Basketball Coach Todd Sturgeon to discuss his successful rebuild of the program, the on and off court successes of his players, and how he thinks the new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) could trickle down to High School Basketball. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Christopher 2X: Executive Director: Christopher 2X Game Changers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 51:15


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Christopher 2X, the Executive Director of Christopher 2X Game Changers and a nonviolence activist, and discuss the 100 fatal shooting mark passed by Louisville in June, his efforts towards preventing violent crime and shootings, and his new venture: Future Healers. For more information about Christopher 2X, visit his website www.2xGameChangers.org Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Ayanna Brown & Alex King: Bikram Yoga Indiana

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2021 54:56


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Ayanna Brown and Alex King, Southern Indiana's premier sister/brother Bikram Yoga tandem and discuss how they became interested in Bikram Yoga, the 26 poses of "pure" Bikram Yoga and their benefits, and how Bikram Yoga can be utilized as a rehabilitory tool for injuries. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Abbie Springer & Jordan Clark: CirqueLouis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 57:59


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Abbie Springer (co-founder of CirqueLouis) & Jordan Clark (performer/director) and discuss how they became interested in circus performance, the difference between "contemporary" circus (think Cirque du Soleil) and the "classical" American circus (think Barnum & Bailey), and their three-pronged mission at CirqueLouis. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Josh "JT" Turner: New Albany City Councilman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2021 52:05


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with New Albany City Councilman Josh "JT" Turner (R) to talk about his political philosophy, how he stays engaged with his constituents, and some issues he has addresses in his first two years on the council. We hope you enjoy our season finale and thank you for listening! Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    SEASON FINALE: Congressman Trey Hollingsworth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2021 65:36


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Congressman Trey Hollingsworth (R) who represents Indiana's 9th Congressional District and discuss topics including COVID-19, the P.O.L.I.C.E. Act, and January 6th. We hope you enjoy our season finale and thank you for listening! Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    12: Joe Phillips: Owner of Pints&Union

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 43:55


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with New Albany businessman, philanthropist, and owner of Pints&Union Joe Phillips to discuss his new restaurant Common Haus, a German inspired restaurant and bar slated to open in Jeffersonville in October. Also discussed were topics such as COVID's impact on restaurants, his work with the LEE Initiative, and the success of Pints&Union. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    11: Coach Jim Shannon: New Albany High School

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 56:09


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with New Albany Boy's High School Basketball Coach Jim Shannon and discuss his on court success at New Albany, his defensive and offensive philosophies, and a look ahead to next season for the Bulldogs. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    10: Hayden Ristevski: WDRB News Anchor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 60:39


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with WDRB's News Anchor Hayden Ristevski to discuss her path to becoming an on-air news anchor, life in Kentuckiana as a Canadian/Buffalonian, and the gender pay gap in the television news field. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    9: Chris Sutter: WDRB News Anchor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 53:10


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with WDRB's News Anchor Chris Sutter to discuss his path to becoming an on-air news anchor, some of his favorite (and least favorite) stories to cover, and how a news anchor can win an Emmy, or two. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    BONUS: Jay Cardosi: WLKY's Chief Meteorologist

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 49:05


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with WLKY's Chief Meteorologist Jay Cardosi to discuss severe weather safety, a Spring forecast outlook, and how weather interacts with the topography of Kentuckiana. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    7: Amy Miller: New Albany High School Theatre Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 70:03


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with New Albany High School Theatre Director Amy Miller and discuss the challenges and excitement of working with students of theatre, how COVID-19 has impacted New Albany's performances, and Amy's own acting career and love for theatre. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    6: Jacob Resch: Musician

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 57:32


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Southern Indiana musician Jacob Resch. In this episode, we discuss the impact COVID-19 has had on the music industry, the music writing process, and hear some in studio renditions of some of Resch's original music, including his single "Los Angeles."  Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    BONUS: Dr. Brad Snyder: New Albany-Floyd County Schools Superintendent

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 54:44


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Dr. Brad Snyder, the current Superintendent for the New Albany-Floyd County School Corporation. Snyder has served as Superintendent for 4 years, but is a 28-year veteran of the NAFCS district. In this episode, we discuss the recent CARES Act money being awarded to NAFCS, Indiana House Bill 1005 (voucher expansion), and the district's return to in-person learning. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    4: Mike Culwell: Paranormal Investigator

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 69:32


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Mike Culwell, paranormal investigator with the group Paraholics, and discuss some compelling pieces of evidence that may prove ghosts are real. Culwell is a 36 year veteran with the New Albany Police Department and has 10 years of paranormal investigating experience. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Haunted Happenings with Al Knable

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 5:51


    To get you ready for the Get Action! Podcast's upcoming episode with Paranormal Investigator Mike Culwell, host Al Knable wanted to share one of the Haunted Happenings that occurred at his home. Episode 4 of the Get Action! Podcast will be available for listening on March 15th at 6:00 AM. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    3: Executive Chef Andrew Welenken

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 62:25


    Disclaimer: we apologize for the audio quality. Due to COVID-19, some of our guests have had to join us remotely. Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Hanover College Executive Chef Andrew Welenken and discuss his love for cooking, his past restaurant experiences at La Chasse and the Brown Hotel, and his runner-up finish on Food Network's "Chopped."  Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    2: Dr. Tom Harris: Floyd County Health Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2021 78:18


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Dr. Tom Harris, the Floyd County Health Officer, and discuss the Floyd County Health Department's response to COVID-19, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine gaining emergency use authorization, and Health Department goals in a post-COVID-19 world. If you'd like to volunteer with the Floyd County Health Department's vaccination efforts, visit their website or call (812) 948-4726. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    1: Scott Martin: Director of the River Heritage Conservancy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 50:54


    Dr. Al Knable & Nick Vaughn sit down with Director of the River Heritage Conservancy, Scott Martin, and discuss Origin Park, a proposed 600+ acre park located in Southern Indiana on the banks of the Ohio River, the Conservancy is working to bring to fruition. For more information on Origin Park, visit OriginPark.org. Stay connected with the Get Action! Podcast by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod. Don't forget to subscribe! To support the podcast monetarily, visit our Anchor profile page. Music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Trailer and Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 7:17


    Get to know the hosts of the Get Action! Podcast, Dr. Al Knable and Nick Vaughn and preview some upcoming guests. To learn more about the Get Action! podcast, follow us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod and on our website, www.TheAggregateNews.com/Podcast. Introduction music by Jacob Resch. Thanks, Jacob! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

    Get Action! Teaser Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 0:31


    More information about the Get Action! podcast, hosted by Dr. Al Knable and Nick Vaughn, will be coming in the coming weeks. Stay tuned by following us on Facebook and Twitter @GetActionPod and on our website, www.TheAggregateNews.com/Podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theaggregatenews/support

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