Podcasts by Larry Lannan

Fishers Parks and Recreation Director Marissa Deckert joins the LarryInFishers.com Podcast for a full preview of Spark Fishers 2026, the city's biggest community celebration of the year. This year's festival has been reimagined as a two-day event, set for Friday, June 26, and Saturday, June 27, in downtown Fishers. Deckert explains why the city moved away from a weeklong schedule and returned to a more concentrated “hometown community feel.” Among the highlights: the Big Ten Volleyball Tournament, coming to Fishers for the first time this November, will serve as Grand Marshal of the Spark Fishers parade. The tournament will also be part of the festival experience with volleyball-themed activations and photo opportunities. Friday night features a free concert by a Pink tribute band, complete with an aerial performance, followed by the popular Spark Fishers drone show. Saturday brings the street fair, car and art show, more than 100 vendors, seven entertainment stages, children's activities, the parade and a fireworks finale. Deckert also discusses what is new this year, including a silent disco, drum circles, a thrift-a-thon, local music school performances and expanded family activities. She also shares details on sensory-inclusive features, parking changes and shuttle service from Cross Point Plaza. Listen for everything you need to know before heading to Spark Fishers 2026.

This week on Fridays With Larry: local volunteer Virginia Tate joins to talk about the value of volunteering and how it keeps her body and mind active as she ages. Larry then takes the national pulse as the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, contrasting today's polling with how Americans felt at the 1976 bicentennial. Plus: how players and officials at the FIFA World Cup communicate across so many different languages — and the story behind why Boston is running out of beer during its World Cup matches, with a Scottish twist. In this episode: - Virginia Tate on volunteering and active aging - America's mood at 250 vs. 1976 - Bridging the language barrier at the World Cup - Why Boston ran dry — blame Scotland New episodes every Friday. Follow to never miss one.

HSE Chief Financial Officer Tim Brown joins the podcast for a candid look at the financial challenges facing the Hamilton Southeastern School District. We dig into the district's overall budget picture, declining enrollment, and Senate Enrolled Act 1 — the 2025 Indiana property tax law reshaping how schools are funded. Brown also breaks down the district's budget-cutting committee and roughly $7.8 million in identified reductions, new fees coming for the 2026-2027 school year, and the operating referendum headed to voters on the November 3 ballot. Essential listening for HSE parents, taxpayers, and anyone following local school finances.

Caregiver Support with Rooted Within Wellness Founder Vicky Lynn Andritsch on this week's Fridays With Larry

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Police Chief Ed Gebhart talk about the new city ordinance governing e-bikes and similar motorized vehicles.

Mario Massillamany talk about Republicans in a changing Hamilton County, the state convention, his personal story and much more in this podcast.

Heartland Church Pastor Darryn Scheske joins the podcast this week as Larry's guest...he also comments on the uproar at 60 Minutes, war powers and the Chicago Bears.

Hamilton County Democratic Chair Josh Lowry talks about building the local organization, the upcoming state convention, voting centers, upcoming November elections and much more in this podcast episode.

My guest this week on Fridays With Larry is Zaid Abuhassan, a Fishers High School Sophomore that tallied a rare perfect score on the ACT college entrance exam. I comment on proposed changes in Indiana's property tax system, new data on older workers leaving the work force in larger numbers and why it is a good idea to pay attention to Road Closed signs.

Memorial Day, end of the school year update from the local foundation, good news for the City of Fishers and assembling IKEA furniture in record time. All that and more on this week's edition of Fridays With Larry.

Jim Self is the first person to take on the role of Athletic Director for the City of Fishers and the HSE Schools, overseeing facilities and youth sports programs. He talks about all that in this podcast discussion

Handymen, smart phones in schools, a troubling poll and much more in this week's edition of Fridays With Larry

On this week's Fridays With Larry, my guest is Nancy Chance of the Good Samaritan Network. My commentaries cover Ted Turner, Bari Weiss and CBS News, the most misspelled words in Indiana and a real WKRP in Cincinnati is now on the air.

A new school superintendent in Fishers, a look at gas prices and an interview about electric utility rates & date centers. That and more on this week's Fridays With Larry Podcast

Marissa Deckert & Kara Hall talk about a busy summer coming up for the Fishers Parks and Recreation Department

Matt Kegley talks about his priorities moving forward as new HSE Superintendent, teacher RIF notices, a future referendum and much more.

The FBI's attack on journalism, tips on job searches and the impact facial recognition software can have....all that and more in this week's episode of Fridays With Larry

Fishers has a constant need for volunteers, plus the city is reaching out to more young people to become volunteers. Listen as I discuss this with Mayor Scott Fadness and Volunteer Coordinator Amy Crell

The new "Success Sequence" school curriculum, author guest talks about how a personal situation led to a book about the Lewis & Clark Expedition, Big Ten volleyball in Fishers and the oldest grandfather on record. That and more on this week's Fridays With Larry.

Dustin Dixon is one of two candidates on the ballot in the Republican Primary Election for Hamilton County Sheriff. He sat down with Larry to talk about his campaign.

A locally produced film, impact of the Iran war, future of Major League Baseball and using your car to relieve stress. That and more is part of this week's edition of Fridays With Larry.

Lasima Packett is a candidate for Indiana Senate District 31 in the Democratic primary election. Here is Larry's podcast conversation with her.

Catherine Torzewski is a candidate in the Democratic primary election for Indiana Senate District 31. She sat down for a podcast interview with Larry.

Andrew Dezelan is a Democratic candidate for Indiana Senate District 31. He joins Larry in this podcast and talks about his campaign.

Jan Keefer is a Republican candidate in the primary election for Senate District 31, currently held by Kyle Walker who is not seeking another term.

Big shakeup in Indianapolis TV news, a look at a family owned ice cram chain 150 years old, new museum at Conner Prairie and bring in the clowns. All that and more in this week's Fridays With Larry Podcast.

Larry talks with Tiffany Ditlevson, candidate in the Indiana Senate District 31 Republican primary election

Amie Drudge talks about the BE Foundation, Larry discusses the state and local government decisions, with a final comment about the popularity of golf in this edition.

How does an Indiana based bank compete the the large financial institutions? That question and more explored in this podcast with Citizens State Bank Chief Lending Officer John DeLucia.

Deetta Steinmetz & Isabelle Fishers of the Fishers Democrats organization join Larry

Local TV station merger, TSA agents and spring break and a Fishers High School student that studies sharks and believes they are misunderstood - all on this week's episode of Fridays With Larry

Author Tiffany Crum discusses her new book with Larry - This Story Might Save Your Life

The state of Hamilton Southeastern Schools and the Hamilton County Community Band...I talk about this and more on this week's edition of Fridays With Larry

Author Kwame Mbalia writes books aimed at young people at the middle grade level. He will be appearing at the Hamilton East Library in Fishers Tuesday, March 24, 6pm. Larry discussed his books and writing approach with Kwame in this podcast.

Amy Murch is the teacher-in-residence for HSE Schools 4th grade students as they spend time each school year at Conner Prairie. Larry sat down with Amy and talked about her program.

In this week's Fridays With Larry, I explore the resignation of local HSE Schools Superintendent Patrick Mapes. this will have an impact on many challenges facing the local school district in coming months. My guests this week are Liz & Todd, talking about he medical science has allowed their two young children with a rare condition to enjoy a normal life.

Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness talks about actions at the Indiana General Assembly impacting Fishers, aspects of his State Of The City address and much more in this podcast conversation with Larry

Hailey's Law passes at the Statehouse, new school cell phone state law coming and the Hammond Bears? My guest this week is John Wechsler, CEO of Spokenote, a Fishers based firm, all this week on Fridays With Larry

The Fishers Freight are preparing to start training camp for their second season in the Indoor Football League. I talk to Dixie Wooten about what to expect this season.

Megan Baumgartner talks economic development and more in the the City of Fishers

This week's episode includes an Indiana Statehouse Update: Hailey's Law, Fishers Rental Caps & Young Voter Study

Two prominent Fishers residents, Howard Stevenson and Eddie Rivers, discuss Black History Month, both nationally and locally.

Former NFL quarterback Archie Manning talk about healthy aging in this interesting podcast

This week, Larry talks about how the community has supported the family of Hailey Buzzbee, developments with the Hamilton Southeastern Schools and why the City of Fishers appears to have some differences of opinion with state lawmakers. My guest this week is Anthony Busack of the Goddard School in Fishers.

This week, Larry covers the Hailey Buzbee case, The State of the City, The Epstein Files and more. The guest is Casey Harrison, owner of the local business Polished Strategic Communications

Larry's podcast this week is taking a different approach, he talks about himself and his background

The Hamilton County Community Foundation has completed a strategic plan and has received a major grant from the Lilly Foundation. I talk about that and much more with the Executive Director, Danielle Stiles-Polk

On my second episode of Fridays With Larry, sponsored by Citizens State Bank, I review some news items and speak with an owner of the new Fishers eatery, Vicious Biscuit.

Welcome to the very first edition of my new podcast series, Fridays With Larry. Check it out!

This is the final Lannan & Giles: Unscripted Podcast

Duncan talks about his holiday travels, Larry talks about the plight of print newspapers and the most important sentence ever written, in our first episode for 2026.