Conversation Piece with Patrick Armstrong

Feb 04 2025 124 ep. 46 mins 7
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A podcast about the missing pieces of the conversations we’re already having in Indianapolis.

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Black Liberation and Elevated Education with Brother Jamaal Shabazz

Feb 04 2025 65 mins  
On this week's episode, Brother Jamal Nelson, a neighborhood revolutionary and creator of the first-ever combined Black culture and Black history board game and trivia app, stops by the studio to share his journey from military service to community leadership.Brother Jamaal talks his transformative experiences with Black liberation literature and his commitment to creating educatio

The Academy of Chaos with Jean Lee (The Open Door Sessions)

Jan 30 2025 15 mins  
On this episode of The Open Door, Jean Lee, founder of the Academy of Chaos and director of the Midwest Homeschool Expo, stops by the studio to talk about her journey into homeschooling during COVID and her work creating community-based educational resources. Jean discusses how she developed hands-on engineering, geography, and economics classes at the Westfield library, while also

Nate Redd Clothing with Ron Williams (The Open Door Sessions)

Jan 30 2025 18 mins  
On this episode of The Open Door, Ron Williams stops by the studio to talk about his brand Nate Redd Clothing, to talk about his journey from drawing clothes he couldn't afford as a child to building his Indianapolis-based fashion brand over the past 11 years. Ron shares how his mother's influence shaped his brand - from teaching him to draw to inspiring the name "Nate" (from Natha

Indy Design Week with Tori Witter (The Open Door Sessions)

Jan 30 2025 16 mins  
On this episode of The Open Door, Tori Witter stops by the studio to talk about Indy Design Week, a volunteer-run nonprofit that celebrates and elevates design across all disciplines in Indianapolis. Tori discusses how the organization brings together different design communities through their annual week-long festival in April, featuring local speakers, partnerships with design or

Nap or Nothing with Maxie

Jan 28 2025 40 mins  
On this week's episode, Antonio Maxie (formerly Yung Tone) discusses his journey from north side battle rapper to establishing himself as an Indianapolis music and business icon, or as Drayco put it, "a real Naptown celebrity." Maxie shares insights about the impact of early mentors and venues like The Ugly Monkey on his development as an artist, his commitment to Indianapolis, and

Sharpening the Sword with Drayco McCoy

Jan 21 2025 69 mins  
On this week's episode, Drayco McCoy, a prolific Indianapolis-based rapper, producer, and multi-disciplinary artist, joins us to talk about his journey from Fort Wayne to becoming an integral part of the Indianapolis music scene. Drayco discusses his creative process 33 projects in, his recent sobriety journey, and vision for Indianapolis' creative future. We also explore themes of

Hip-Hop, Politics, and Loving Indianapolis with Congressman André Carson

Jan 14 2025 35 mins  
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Congressman André Carson joins us to talk about his journey from growing up in Indianapolis's Dodge City neighborhood to becoming a representative of Indiana's 7th Congressional District in Washington D.C. We talk about his early life as a hip-hop artist and activist, and how these experiences shaped his approach to politics and commun

Finding Hope & Building Community with Senator Andrea Hunley

Jan 07 2025 53 mins  
On this week’s episode of Conversation Piece, Senator Andrea Hunley kicks off 2025 by sharing her path from elementary school principal to state legislator, rooted in a childhood where books became her sanctuary after personal tragedy. As one of only two Black women in the Indiana Senate, she discusses bridging divides through authentic connection and proximity to different commu

THE HOLIDAY WRAP UP AND BEST OF 2024 EPISODE!

Dec 24 2024 50 mins  
On this special BONUS episode, it's the holidays! Patrick, John, and Mike take a minute to talk about the past year of the show and what it's been like working together. We also reveal YOUR top three episodes of 2024, as voted on by YOU, the audience! Thanks to everyone who has been a part of the show in any way this year! You make it worth doing! See y'all in 2025!Support the show

Healing Out Loud with Korie Griggs

Dec 10 2024 62 mins  
On this week's episode of Conversation Piece, Korie Griggs, a multi-hyphenate creator and healer, joins the show to talk about using creativity as a pathway to healing from grief and loss. Korie discusses how her early experiences with journaling and creative expression evolved into various forms of artistic practice, including metalwork, poetry, and community care. We also get int