Defending Indiana
Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez
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S4E6 Indiana: The Center of the Universe in 2025!
In our Season Four Finale, we break down the surprising, inspiring and unexpected delights that came out of Indiana in 2025 proving, once again, that you should never dismiss the Hoosier State. We…
S4E5 Having The Sex Talk with Dr. Justin Garcia of the Kinsey Institute
There simply was not enough time for Colleen and Janice to ask Dr. Justin Garcia everything they wanted to know about sex! But this conversation was a good start. We cover the history and impact of…
S4E4 Kurt Vonnegut - Hoosier Icon
Kurt Vonnegut, one of the greatest American writers of all time, was a Hoosier! Colleen and Janice go deep into discussing the life and work of Vonnegut with special guest, Chris Lafave, curator for…
S4E3 Stranger Things in Indiana
Colleen, Janice and fellow co-producer, Michael Miltenberger, discuss some of their favorite unusual stories coming out of the Hoosier state. Both current events and past mysteries are shared such…
S4E33 Hoosier Writers, Oh Hell Yes!
So it turns out many people really do write books in Indiana. Bronwen Carlisle from Indiana Humanities joins Colleen and Janice to discuss the books and authors that everyone should have on their…
S4E32 Hoosier Santa?
Before you fly over Indiana for the holidays, just listen to this episode. Maybe you're missing something...? Colleen and Janice reminisce about their past Hoosier holidays with nods to live…
S3E31 It's Been A While - Season 3 Finale
We know, it's been a while! Colleen and Janice wrap up season three with their customary witty banter while offering very little useful information. Join us as we defend our delayed season finale…
S3E30 Amazing Hoosier Women: Leaders Throughout History and Today
Indiana has been home to extraordinary women. From actors and singers and writers to entrepreneurs and notable women from history, amazing women have been born and raised in Indiana (or if they…
S3E29 Reproductive Rights in Indiana - What Happened
In our second episode examining human rights in Indiana, Colleen and Janice discuss the events in the Indiana Statehouse and Supreme Court following the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overrule Roe v.…
S3E28 LGBTQ+ Rights in Indiana
In the first episode examining the state of human rights in Indiana, Colleen and Janice discuss the history and politics of LGBTQ+ rights over the past decade with state senator, J.D. Ford.Interview…
S3E27 Photoworthy...Indiana?
Is this "flyover" state worth a second look? Colleen and Janice hope Hoosier photographer and entrepreneur, Joey Lax-Salinas, can convince them it is. Lax-Salinas has changed the way Indiana…
S3E26 Indiana...Cuisine?
Defending Indiana cuisine felt like a herculean task for Colleen and Janice. Thankfully, acclaimed Hoosier chefs, Ambarish Lulay and Chris Pappas, stepped in to provide much needed insight. Listen…
S3E25 The Indiana Dunes - Sandy Happiness
In this episode, Colleen and Janice want you to imagine watching a stunning sunset over the vast, blue seascape while feeling gentle breezes and sand between your toes. Would you believe THIS is…
S3E24 True Crime in Indiana
Colleen and Janice discuss true crime in Indiana with the founder of Cold Case Chronicles, a popular, Indiana-based cold case podcast. Indiana has had its share of infamous crimes - many that have…
S3E23 Bourbon, It's Not Just From Kentucky Any More
Colleen and Janice share many laughs discussing sexy beverages, après ski and growing up in families who did and did not drink alcohol (can you guess which host grew up without?) Joining them for an…
S3E22 What's That Smell?
Colleen and Janice welcome Jesse Kharbanda, the Outgoing Executive Director of the Hoosier Environmental Council. In this enlightening conversation, Kharbanda explains the challenges of pollution in…
S3E21 Is Indiana Funny...In A Good Way?
Joined by Jared Thompson, co-creator/co-director of the Limestone Comedy Festival and owner of The Comedy Attic in Bloomington, IN, Colleen and Janice discuss all things comedy in Indiana (and…
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S2E20 Still Not Experts - Season Two Finale
Nymphs, Egyptian beer and sibling issues - these are just a few of the topics addressed in the season two finale. Colleen and Janice welcome their #1 Season Two Fan (and Janice's mom!), Carmen…
S2E19 It's 5:00 Somewhere - Weird Liquor Laws and Craft Brewing in Indiana
Apparently, Indiana is not the only state with bizarre liquor laws. Colleen and Janice examine liquor laws from across the U.S. to determine whether or not Indiana's are as bad as they thought then…
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Defending Indiana has published 38 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Comedy, News.
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