Tom Britt Podcast Show

Residents in Fishers have watched construction begin and continue over the past few years, dubbed the Fishers Community Impact Project due to its scope both on and off campus - but most projects will come to completion in 2025. The $300 million project began in 2018 with conversations involving planning and design, but it would be another four years before breaking ground. “Our intentions were to get the ball rolling in 2020, but the pandemic pushed back our timeline so we could focus on caring for immediate needs,” said Senior Project Manager Carl Zenor. “It did allow us to get the details ironed out and make sure we were giving patients what they need.” Those needs were determined by evaluating the market and asking Fishers residents what they were missing from their local hospital. “Many residents were leaving Fishers for certain services,” said Chief Operating Officer Soula Banich. “We identified those additional service lines that were needed, and the campus will go from 50 beds to 88 beds.” In order to expand current services such as their cardiovascular care, gastroenterology, orthopedics, general medicine, general surgery, and primary care, as well as obstetrics and gynecology, ear, nose and throat, nephrology, neurology, and pulmonology, the footprint of the hospital will double.

Tom Britt hosts long-time Geist realtor Dick Richwine in the Towne Post Studios to talk about his storied career in real estate, how he got started in the early 70's selling properties in the Geist area for the Shorewood Corporation, selling waterfront homes in Masthead - Feather Cove 1 - Beamreach, some local celebrities he's helped over the years, and his retirement plan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Hosts KJ McGlinn and Tom Britt talk about the progress of the Nickel Plate Trail tunnel that goes underneath 116th St. in downtown Fishers after Tom's "dusty boots" tour, Rodney Kuhl brings a new "scientific" painting company to Hamilton County called Spray-Net, and Tony Kwaitowski - owner of Ale-Emporium Fishers - talks about his 3-month remodel and grand re-opening next Monday at 11 am. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Host Tom Britt talks with Geist Lake Conservancy District president Cory Peter about the progress of their second petition drive. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Tom Britt interviews KJ + Kitsie of Paranormal X Roads LIVE from the Indy Style greenroom, then talks to Lindsey Cannon with the American Diabetes Association about this Saturday's "Step Out Walk to End Diabetes", and ends with Elizabeth Anderson, President of the Indy SurviveOars Dragonboat Racing Team talking about boats buzzing their boats on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday mornings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

KJ + Tom Britt talk to the owner of the Ale Emporium Fishers location, Tony Kwiatkowski, about their upcoming renovations and expansion into the old Classic Cleaners. The restaurant will close on Monday, August 9th and reopen in late September after adding 2,100 square feet of space - expanding their family dining area, enlarging the kitchen, remodeling the entire restaurant, and creating a carry-out entrance. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

KJ recaps the PopCon weekend she had last week, Paranormal X Road show debuts this Saturday night on My NDY 23, Henry Lee Summer performs tonight at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater at 7:00 pm, July 24th's Blackberry Festival in Fortville already sold out, Scott Spillman with the Mud Sock Youth Athletics joined us to talk about their new "Free Play Boxes" coming to a Fishers park near you in August, Tom recaps his tour of the Maker Playground with Sarah Sandquist and Nick "what's his name", and Tom reminisces about the 18 year anniversary of atGeist.com and how he got off on the wrong foot with the United States Postal Service. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

KJ and Tom are both recovering from a flurry of Independence Day "fests" and now look to outdoor concerts to entertain locals, including the Nauti Yachtis tonight at the Nickel Plate Amphitheater, Billy Joel vs. Elton John at Conner Prairie this Friday and Saturday (tribute bands of course), Henry Lee Summer coming next week, and Pop Con coming to the Indianapolis Convention Center this weekend. Special guest this week was Dr. Trond Seland of Seland Chiropractic and Living Well Center here in Fishers talking about their new Nauticus Laser Therapy and Wellness Center which treats Peripheral Neuropathy without drugs or surgery, red light therapy for weight loss and mood enhancement, and doctor supervised weight loss. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Big announcement about the Geist "Blast on the Bridge" fireworks show back "on" with no bridge closure, QB Darla Hall talks us through first world obstacles, Aprill Shelburne and Jake Reardon-Mcsoley talk about the SparkFishers 5K on Wednesday night, Spin Doctors concert cancelled by the band, Broad Ripple Magazine launches local music promotion in partnership with Klipsch. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

In this episode, QB Darla motivates us to choose our friends wisely in front of the Fishers Police Department, recap of the live interview Tom Britt conducted with the City of Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Director of Engineering Jason Taylor at the site of the new Nickel Plate Trail tunnel going under 116th St., talk with Judy Byron about the new Fort Ben Cultural Campus which celebrates a grand opening this weekend, Geist + Fishers realtor Allen Williams talks about how he found real estate after being a firefighter in 1993 - he also talked about this crazy housing market and two listings he's featuring that are over $2 million each. KJ got a surprise package from Glamerica, who also got a ringing endorsement from Back to the Future star Lea Thompson. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Special guests include QB Darla with our Indy 500-themed "motivational minute", Scott Buchner + Suzanne Peterson with a new membership-based nail salon opening off of Michigan Road called Prose Nails, KJ tries to convince Tom to adopt a cat using scientific logic/reasoning, it's national "Adopt a Cat" month and Megan Davis with the Hamilton County Humane Society talks about their $10 special this month, the official kick-off to summer is the St. Simon Festival and Steve Powell joined us from the "big tent" to talk about the concert line up, and Tom talks about his interview with Colts quarterback Carson Wentz where he asked him about his twin Prince Harry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Tom Britt caught up with Indy's new quarterback Carson Wentz on his way home from workouts at the Indianapolis Colts complex. Tom asked Wentz to debunk the rumor that he and Prince Harry are the same person and challenged him to get Prince Harry to a home Colts game so we could put this rumor to bed once and for all. Since being traded to the Colts in March, Indianapolis has rolled out the "blue" carpet for the former Philadelphia Eagle that earned a Super Bowl ring, Pro Bowl appearance, and still holds 9 franchise records. Colts head coach Frank Reich was Wentz's former coach at Philadelphia, and Carson talks about reuniting with his old coach and his excitement to work with him again. Wentz talks about his home state of North Dakota, moving to Indy, his love of the outdoors, and his faith. He talks extensively about his AO1 (Audience of One) Foundation and the various ministries he is involved in to help underprivileged youth and disabled military veterans. Wentz, his wife Madison and one year-old daughter Hadley have moved to Indy's northside already and are settling in to their home. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Still recovering from last week's debacle, Tom asks QB Darla - a local LinkedIN influencer and motivational speaker - to provide a Motivational Minute. Local Fishers Arts Council artist Jessica Hancock joins KJ and Tom to discuss the new Al Huda Mosque which opens next month here in Fishers. Glamerica 80's band reached out to KJ and talked about their July 4th performance coming up at the Fishers Nickel Plate Amphitheater - starting a hashtag #AllNightLongFishers. Carmel Parks & Recreation opens their splash pads this Saturday throughout Carmel, Tom spoke with Director of Recreation & Facilities Eric Mehl about their Covid precautions and excitement to be open again this summer. Memorial Day will feature a dedication of the new Gold Star Families Memorial Monument in downtown Fishers. And starting June 1, 116th St. will be closed at the Nickel Plate Trail to build the underground tunnel, Tom has the idea to put in a toll booth on North St. to monetize the inconvenience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Our first live episode starts out a little rocky as Tom struggles with Google Chrome and airs his depression over the Geist Half Marathon not running this year, Mecum auction car-gazing, CarmelFest changes for 2021 including not one but two nights of fireworks, Fishers Parks Touch a Truck and Farmers Market this Saturday with a Health & Wellness Expo, and the state's first peony festival. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

KJ talks with CarmelFest 2021 Chair Steve Krusie about this year's event on July 4th and 5th. Big changes this year including the parade moving to the 5th, fireworks both nights, expanded footprint, and a special salute to healthcare workers! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Geist local Beth Berry put an innocent post on NextDoor in early February asking if any women in the area had interest in forming a ladies only beginners golf league. After a month of fielding emails and phone calls, she had 104 women signed up for what is now called the "Geist Golf Ladies League." KJ had a chance to talk to Beth about their opening season which meets every Wednesday night at Gray Eagle Golf Club. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Towne Post Network founder Tom Britt and co-host KJ decide to take the show LIVE starting with next week's show - video streaming to the Fishers Magazine Facebook page starting May 18 at 11:00 am. In this episode, locals sound off on what restaurant they would like to see at Geist Reservoir next, KJ talks with Beth Berry about a new "Ladies Only" golf league forming at Gray Eagle Golf Club, several events of interest coming in Fishers this weekend, Dana Mecum Spring Auction starts this Friday, St. Simon Festival is back on June 3-5, Ruoff Music Center's first summer concert featuring Jimmy Buffet kicks off on July 10, and Tom interviews Fishers resident and former Fishers Police officer Robert Bowling about his upcoming book "Wicked Fishers" which covers the "whiskey lovin' history" of our city highlighted by a 2-day bar fight that made national news. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Matt Schleuter and two partners are opening the Parks Place Pub later this summer in the former Brixx Pizza location in downtown Fishers. Schleuter visited the Towne Post Network studios to talk about the history behind the name which harkens back 140 years to the original saloon that opened where the Nickel Plate Bar is located. Plans are in the works to add a smart pergola over the outdoor dining area, install open-air garage doors, and have 46 televisions to give downtown Fishers a local hangout to watch live sporting events. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Tom Britt speaks with local history teacher and former police officer Robert Bowling about his new book releasing on June 28 entitled "Wicked Fishers". Bowling talks about how his interest in history started, how he ended up on the Fishers Police Department, and some funny historical stories about Fishers including a 2-day bar brawl between two rival saloons that made national news. Pre-purchase his book online (click here). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

In this second episode, KJ and Tom discuss the delicious peanut butter chocolate rabbit candy hustled by a grade school wrestler, interview with Shake Shack marketing director Hanna Yoffa about their grand opening in the Fishers District, Prodigy Burger re-branding in the former Detour American Grill location at Geist, interview with Parks Place Pub owner Matt Schluetter about his new restaurant going in where Brixx Pizza was in downtown Fishers, Wolfie's at Geist opens upstairs as "Broken Barrel" bourbon lounge, new Nicey Treat popsicle bar opens at the Yard, Cinco de Mayo promo with Verde Flavors of Fishers going on this week (hashtag #CincoatVerde to have a chance to win a prize bag), and the Fishers summer concert series announced with kick-off concert on June 25 with the Spin Doctors. New TownePost.com business listings last week included Prevail, Ares Elite Sports, Copper Trace, Barx Nutrition, and the Humane Society of Hamilton County. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

A lot of new activity near 109th and Olio Road at Geist Reservoir - and Tom Britt invites Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Parks Director Sarah Sandquist into the Towne Post Network studios to discuss the future 5,000 sq. ft. waterfront restaurant, Citizen Reservoir, and Phase 1 of the Geist Waterfront Park. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Tom Britt and KJ hook up once again after 11 years to record their first podcast show together. In this episode, they discuss Spark Fishers return to downtown Fishers, the 146th St. interchange off of St. Rd. 37 reopening, extended interview with Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and Parks Director Sarah Sandquist talking about a new waterfront restaurant and park at Geist Reservoir, Race Away from Domestic Violence 5K on June 5, and five new local listings posted to TownePost.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

Tom Britt invites Fishers City Councilor Brad DeReamer and local navy veteran El Ahlwardt into the Technology Interiors studios to talk about the city's newest monument coming to downtown Fishers. Brad and El are working with an all-veteran committee to raise $60,000 for the Gold Star Memorial Monument - only the third of such monuments in Indiana. Be a part of history by making a donation via the Fishers Parks Foundation website (click here). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/aroundtowne/message

January is National Mentoring Month, and today I spoke with Big Brothers & Big Sisters Chief Program Officer Amy Essley about the need for big brothers and big sisters in Central Indiana. Specifically, Hamilton County is in dire need of over 100 volunteers that would like to mentor a child between the ages of 8 and 14 years old. We talked about the time commitment, Covid-19 impact on recruiting and training, outcomes, and just the overall need the children have for adult mentors in their lives. Visit their website for more information - BeBigForKids.org. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

IU School of Medicine researchers Dr. Bryan Schneider and Dr. Milan Radovich have discovered a DNA marker to predictively tell a woman diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer whether or not she will have a recurrence. This research study is part of the IU Precision Health Initiative, a $120 million investment by IU Health to research cures and treatments for the world's 5 most dreaded diseases: Breast cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Multiple Myeloma, and Pediatric Sarcomas. Both Schneider and Radovich are gaining national recognition for their research and their findings are now furthering other cancer research and treatments. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

In this episode, Tom Britt talks with Bruce Cooley, Engineer and Project Manager for Citizens Energy Group charged with the conversion of the former IMI limestone quarry to the new Citizens Reservoir near the public boat ramp on Olio Road. Bruce talks about the early days of Geist Reservoir, how former droughts like the one in 2012 forced Citizens to explore capacity needs, converting the 280' deep pit into a reservoir, whether or not the public will be allowed to fish or recreate on this reservoir, and a timeline for when he expects the reservoir to fill with water. He also explains just how big this reservoir is in comparison to other Indy landmarks. A video was produced (click here) showing drone video of the open pit and the tunnels constructed to pump water out of the Citizens Reservoir into Geist Reservoir. There are also several historic photos, time lapse images, and details about the new Citizens Reservoir available on their website (click here). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Tom Britt hosts and chats with The Milk Bank Executive Director Freedom Kolb, board president Courtney Jones from Community North, and a recent benefactor of donated breast milk Lyndsay Krauter from Westfield (with baby Lyla). The Milk Bank supports moms struggling with breastfeeding, working with local hospitals to provide critical nutrition for our most vulnerable Hoosiers: Preemies and newborn babies. An upcoming virtual trivia night called "Pints for Preemies" on October 15 at 7:00 pm is a great way for you to help their cause, learn a little more about their mission, and maybe win some prizes from local businesses like Four Day Ray or O'hana Donuts & Ice Cream. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Tom Britt spoke with Alex Perry - Operations Manager of the new RotoShovel headquartered and birthed here in Fishers, Indiana. Inventor Rick Goren, owner of Technology Interiors at 116th and I-69, conceived the idea for the world's first handheld auger two years ago and is now primed and ready to hit retail shelves soon. Selling now through Amazon.com direct, Alex is fulfilling orders at their new warehouse in Technology Park. Costco is placing an order and several other hardware and specialty stores are already showing interest. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

After years in the banking industry, John DeLucia takes a job with a bank he had never heard of in downtown Fishers called Citizens State Bank. He gives Tom Britt a first-hand account of how the PPP funding process opened the doors for smaller regional banks like Citizens State Bank to show their strength. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Tom Britt hosts Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness in the new Towne Post Network studio to talk about the Geist Park progress, Nickel Plate Trail, his prediction for tonight's Mudsock Game between Fishers and HSE High School, fireworks after the game, and his new challenge to get 500 Fishers residents to go through "Interrupting Racism Training". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

After converting our office space into a podcast studio, I decided to give the new mixing board a test run today and record the first of many podcast shows. Today, I talk about the Geist Conservancy District developments and the upcoming December 11, 2020 hearing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

If you haven't heard already, TownePost.direct is the virtual media kit for the TownePost Network of hyper local magazines in Indiana and Kentucky. Two weeks ago, we launched the first-ever online store to purchase any and all of our print, digital, and social media marketing packages direct - with no sales people and no hidden fees. In this episode, CEO and Founder of the TownePost Network Tom Britt talks about his excitement for this new offering and how it will change and disrupt the print industry. For franchise information, visit franchising.townepost.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Tom Britt hosts his first podcast of 2020 with Race Director of the 317 Run series, Jeff Graves. He got his start working at WZPL 99.5 radio when he got the call from the 500 Festival looking for someone to head up the Indy Mini Marathon. He left in 2007 to start Vision Event Management and his early claim to fame was the first race director of the Geist Half Marathon in 2008. Over the years, he's created several running events, but none is more popular with Indy locals than the Run 317 series which kicks off on May 28 in Speedway, Indiana. To register or learn more, visit www.run317.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Longtime Geist resident and host Tom Britt talks with Matt Troyer, lead attorney for the Geist Lake Coalition, on the status of Senate Bill 430. In this episode, Troyer talks about the Citizens Energy's position on the CD, what a lake biologist and real estate expert said during their testimony. what the proposed boater fee would look like, tax caps, eminent domain, the timeline, and next steps. Sponsored by the Geist Magazine, check out their cross-platform marketing programs now! (click here) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Thanks for the intro, Santa! This special holiday podcast features Fishers resident and former Straight No Chaser singer, songwriter, and voice talent Ryan Ahlwardt. He just released his new Christmas album "Indiana Christmas" featuring a collection of songs to put every Fishers resident in the holiday spirit. The album features the title track written by Dan Ponce and features James Taylor’s keyboardist Clifford Carter. Everything about this album has Hoosier roots, even the cover image of Ryan playing his guitar was shot at Flat Fork Park in Fishers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

This week, local artist and former Weimer Typesetting co-worker Chuck Horsman drops off his "Lady Victory" painting that Tom and Jeanne Britt commissioned at Penrod this fall. Tom and Dave talk about upcoming Christmas events in Fortville (Winterfest), Fishers (Winter Wonderland), and Carmel (Christkindlmarkt). Lights are "on" at Conner Prairie - relocated Reynolds Farm Equipment display. Longtime Fishers High School football coach Rick Wimmer announces his retirement. And a lot of local political news, including the next speaker of the Indiana House of Representatives Todd Huston (a Fishers resident) and deputy mayor of the City of Fishers Leah McGrath announcing her candidacy to fill Brian Bosma's vacancy next year. This show sponsored by Leadstra, who can help you design, produce, and distribute your very own podcast show in 2020! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Most people have gotten to know Leah McGrath over the last 4 years as the deputy mayor of the City of Fishers. During that time, we’ve seen Fishers grow, but also seen a local unknown step up and make a name for herself as a community outreach and government relations expert. Leah serves on the boards of Conner Prairie, the Fishers Advisory Committee on Disability, and the Fishers Youth Assistance Program. Probably one of her most visible feats was organizing and leading the Spark Fishers pre-4th of July celebration in downtown Fishers during the transition from the Fishers Freedom Festival to the City-Run event in 2018. You might say her political capital stock has risen steadily over the last 4 years, so it was no surprise yesterday when she announced that she will run for the Indiana House District 88 seat being vacated by long-time republican leader Brian Bosma. Somewhat shocked at the news, I had to call and get the skinny from Leah herself. This episode is sponsored by Leadstra, who can help you with your own podcast in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Tom Britt and Dave Anderson talk about today's filing of the Geist Conservancy District petitions in Hamilton County. Tom talks to organizers about the day and the process: Brian Hall, Cory Peter, Matt & Kim Troyer. Special thanks to Ed Martin Nissan of Fishers for the intro. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Intro by Kathy and Mark Harrison from Ed Martin Nissan in Fishers - This week, Tom and Dave talk about their excitement for the upcoming holidays, two local 5K races on Thanksgiving Day at Saxony and the Fishers YMCA, places starting to open in the long-anticipated Yard, Small Business Saturday coming on November 30 in Fishers, Santa's Mailbox, and a memorial service this week for fallen K9 officer Harlej and ways you can help (click here)! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

We are doing cartwheels at the Towne Post Network over the announcement of the Agave Bar & Grill coming to our building next spring. A woman-owned business, sisters Cynthia Zimla and Evelyn Veloz are bringing their Mexican restaurant, tequila and cocktail bar, and outdoor patio to downtown Fishers. Tom Britt spoke with Cynthia about their expansion into Fishers. Thanks for the intro Kevin Fertig, former WWE star and Fishers realtor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Last night's local election results were all close (with exception of the Indianapolis Mayor's race bloodbath). In Zionsville, Carmel, and Lawrence Township Schools, the schools are all celebrating their referendums that all passed. Fishers had perhaps the biggest of surprise victories putting two democrats in office for the first time in history: Sam DeLong in the North Central District and Jocelyn Vare at Large. Here is my interview with Jocelyn Vare who ran a campaign on disrupting the republican stronghold in Fishers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

Host Tom Britt with the assist from Leadstra's Dave Anderson talking about the upcoming Elf on the Shelf in Fishers launching today, dialing up pizza at the new Pizza King at Geist, Beef & Boards opens "A Christmas Story" on November 21, Bethlehem United Methodist Church celebrates 175 years in Hamilton County (oldest church in county), Green District salads and wraps has the "best GD salads in town", Red Sake re-opening in Fortville as Bonsai Fortville in two weeks, the funniest voicemail in the world (referencing the podcast cover graphic this week), and the opening of the Fishers Winter Market at Roy Holland Park on Saturday. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

This week Dave Anderson and Tom Britt talk about Shop Fishers, Pizza King, El Lago (better than El Rodeo?), new yoga studio coming in December called Honor Yoga, one of Tom's favorite voicemails, and trolls on Facebook and NextDoor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

After 12 years, I stepped back into the podcasting world to start a locals-only show to compliment our Geist and Fishers Magazines. In this episode, Dave Anderson reminisces with Tom on the early days of the atGeist Community Newsletter, Fishers annexation fight, growing the franchise system, and ends with two big local events happening tomorrow: Geist Clean Up Day and Kammy's Kause ribbon cutting with Make-A-Wish. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message

A 20+ year resident of Geist Reservoir and publisher of the Geist Magazine, I'm anxious to share my thoughts, opinions, and friends from the local Geist community. You can "leave me a message" right here on my anchor.fm page or text me an audio message at 317-810-0011 to be included in an upcoming show! You're welcome. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tombritt/message