The whole cast of characters join us to give their advice on how to get out and get involved in the community. From chairing a board to just volunteering, the city needs you!
Mar 30, 2018
45 min
We've come full circle. From a sleepy city who's sidewalks rolled up at five to Super Bowl host.
Hear Stories from: Michael Browning, Greg Fennig, & Allison Melangton
Mar 30, 2018
50 min
Former Mayor Greg Ballard joins Blaine and Jeff to talk about how much the city changed between when he originally moved back to Indianapolis through the end of his time in office.
Mar 30, 2018
37 min
Fidel Castro! Secret Meetings! A horse arrested! The story behind the 1987 Pan American Games.
Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, Tom King, Sandy Knapp, Allison Melangton, Mark Miles, Jim Morris, & Sid Weedman
Mar 30, 2018
48 min
The stadium didn't stay empty for long. The city worked tirelessly to convince the NFL to give Indianapolis an expansion team. Then, they got a phone call from Baltimore that would change their entire strategy (and upset a band).
Hear stories from: Tom King, John Myrland, & Sid Weedman
Mar 30, 2018
32 min
The convention center needs an upgrade. We have a pretty good idea on how to do that, but it involves building a football stadium with no football team. Who in their right mind would approve that?
Hear stories from: Tom King, John Krauss, Mark Miles, John Myrland, & Sid Weedman
Mar 30, 2018
40 min
Now that Indianapolis has created the first Sports Corporation in the country and build a shiny new Arena, it's time to show off our accomplishments to the country by hosting the National Sports Festival. Little did we know that this was the springboard to hosting many more large events in the future.
Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, Greg Fennig, Tom King, Sandy Knapp, John Krauss, & Jim Morris
Mar 30, 2018
32 min
The Indiana Pacers were one of the most successful franchises in the history of the ABA, but found the transition to the NBA as well as finding a new owner challenging. At the same time, the city saw the need to move the team to the center of the city, causing the creation of Market Square Arena.
Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, Greg Fennig, Jim Morris, & Sid Weedman
Mar 30, 2018
34 min
With the AAU being disbanded and sports needing a new home as they governed themselves, Indianapolis saw an opportunity and created the Indiana Sports Corp, enticing multiple sports HQs to plant their flags in the city.
Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, Sandy Knapp, Allison Melangton, & John Myrland
Mar 30, 2018
39 min
Welcome to the Hidden Indy Podcast! What exactly started the boom to move Indianapolis from Indian-no-place to one of the top 10 convention cities in America and a Super Bowl Host?
Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, John Krauss, Tom King, Mark Miles, Jim Morris, John Myrland, & Sid Weedman
Mar 30, 2018
44 min