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For EvansvilleMoving up, not out: How Neighborhoods Can Shape Upward Mobility🏡 How Can Stronger Neighborhoods Create More Opportunities? 💡In this episode of the Four Evansville Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between neighborhood revitalization and upward mobility in Evansville. Adrienne, Amy Mangold (President & CEO of United Way), and Austin Maxheimer (Love Your Neighborhood Director at Community One) dive into how shifting the focus from poverty reduction to celebrating upward mobility can unlock the potential within our communities.Discover how initiatives like Love Your Neighborhood are empowering residents, fostering economic growth, and creating lasting change. When neighborhoods thrive, so do the people in them!2025-03-1843 min

For EvansvilleBridging Gaps, Building Community: The Future of Public Transit in EvansvilleWhat if better connectivity could transform Evansville’s economy, healthcare access, and overall quality of life? In this episode we talk about how transportation impacts everything from job access to community vibrancy. We also dive into METS Micro, an innovative new transit solution that’s already making a difference. 73% of rider's feel more connected to our city. Tune in to discover why a well-connected city is a thriving city!Guests: Jonathan Siebeking, Director of METSAndrea Hayes, Chief Program & Impact Officer at Welborn Baptist FoundationMatt Schreifer, Chief Transportation Planner at the Evansville Metr...2025-03-1130 min

For EvansvilleConnecting Students to Careers: Building a Thriving Workforce in EvansvilleHow do we bridge the gap between education and employment? In this episode, we dive into the Thriving Workforce section of Talent EVV's annual report. Join us as we speak with BJ Watts (Executive Director of OptIN), Robin Woebkenberg (Counselor & CTE Program Operations at OptIN), and Annie Hills (Chief of Staff at Old National Bank) about how local businesses and schools are creating hands-on learning opportunities for students—ensuring they’re not just prepared for the workforce but thriving in it. From apprenticeships to industry-driven training, this conversation highlights the...2025-03-0341 min

For EvansvilleEvansville on the Rise: Attracting New Talent & Growing Our City“Bringing new talent to Evansville isn’t just about numbers—it’s about building a community that’s excited to be here.”In this episode discussing Talent EVV's annual report, Adrienne sits down with Abby Elpers and Ashley Riester to talk about how Evansville is tackling population growth. Programs like Make My Move and Belong Here bring new residents and talent to the city while strengthening the local economy. Tune in to hear how these initiatives are shaping Evansville’s future and what you can do to help!Show Notes:Check out...2025-02-2618 min

For EvansvilleThe Future of Evansville: Bold Goals, Big Challenges, and a Stronger CommunityWe're back with season 5! Can you believe it? We're kicking off the year in collaboration with Talent EVV, taking a look at their annual report. They had some big goals for Evansville by 2025, and it's that time...did they meet them? Adrienne and Jonathan are joined by Tyler Stock, Executive Director of Talent EVV, to discuss the region’s ambitious goals for growth and transformation. We explore key insights from the Talent EVV's annual report, highlighting both the successes and challenges in areas like workforce development, population growth, health, and poverty reduction. Tune in as we...2025-02-1833 min

For EvansvilleThe Liturgy of the Neighborhood: Neighborhood work in a commuter church "I fit in more there than I do where I live."A Commuter Church is a church where the majority of attendees do not live within walking distance. 81% of Christians drive 6+ minutes to church. So the reality is, most of us aren't neighboring alongside our church body. Or if we are, we're doing it somewhere we don't actually live. That's why we sat down with John Heflick, Local Engagement Lead at Crossroads Christian Church and Patti Lahay, Crossroads' Advocacy Team Leader for Glenwood Kids. Crossroads is one of the largest commuter churches in Evansville, and they've been involved in the Glenwood neighborhood for a long time. 2024-06-2545 min

For EvansvilleBONUS EPISODE: An Inside Look at Our Upcoming FilmJosh Calhoun is the Executive Director of Hope of Evansville. Today spends his time working with low-to-moderate income households to break down barriers to homeownership. This was not always how he thought his life would end up. When he was a young person living in the Akin Park neighborhood in Evansville, Josh had aspirations of being a drug dealer, and eventually had a plan to rob a bank. Something changed for Josh when the people around him started supporting him and encouraging him to see beyond his current circumstance and pursue a different dream. 2024-01-151h 01

For EvansvilleS3 E18: Our Ambitious New StrategyWe can't thank you enough for listening and joining with us this year on the For Evansville Podcast. We're really proud of our work from 2023, and we are also really excited for the ambitious new goals we are setting for 2024 and the years following. In this episode, we talk about our new strategy that will lead toward that ambitious goal and why we think it can make an impact throughout our city. We also spend some time celebrating the work we've been able to join in this year. We...2023-12-2040 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep17: Why does Evansville need beautiful spaces?When is the last time you saw the Ohio River? When is the last time you saw it because you were walking by it? As For Evansville seeks to advance human flourishing, we wanted to talk about how a new riverfront project advances human flourishing in Evansville. It’s a lot more complex than you might think. We talk about things like providing equal opportunities to live, work and play by the river, the benefits of giving the community a place to interact with people from different ages and socioeconomic backgrounds than their normal cir...2023-11-1531 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep12: The Loneliness Epidemic & how to get people to connect with each otherEarlier this year, the U.S Surgeon General released a report titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation." Isolation seems like a problem for individuals, but it actually affects every aspect of our community. In this episode, the For Evansville Staff sat down to discuss points in the report we found relevant to our work. We wanted to answer the questions: 1. What can our listeners do about it? 2. What can the local Church do about it? 3. And how to change the question from "How...2023-08-1443 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep11: Gas station groceries and local farmers"When you bring people together around food, you create community - you create love." Our guest this week is Robin Mallery, former Executive Director of ⁠Urban Seeds⁠. Her passion is food. Not just eating it, but bringing food justice into our community. That can mean a lot of different things - so she helps us unpack ideas from seasonal eating to local farmers to fighting for food equality for people whose nearest food source is a gas station. A flourishing person and a flourishing city has access to healthy food...2023-07-2440 min

EVSC PodcastParent Teacher AssociationsIn this podcast we are joined by Leah Wayman, President of the Evansville Area Council PTA, to discuss all things PTA and how to become a member. 2023-07-2011 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep10: What is Community Policing?Sometimes we hear stories happening in Evansville that we had no idea were happening. So we bring in the people involved to share them with you. This episode is no exception as we sit down with Sergeant Josh Brewer and Officer Mario Reid. They're involved with a number of programs in our community like mental health, homelessness, and addiction. Together they sit down and talk about the idea of Community Policing - what is it, who is involved, and does it work? 2023-07-1036 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep9: Evansville’s secret sauce according to Mayor Winnecke"If we know our neighbors better, think how much stronger our community would be." - Mayor Winnecke When you have a podcast about being for Evansville, it's pretty much #goals to get the Mayor of Evansville on. Well, we're excited to announce we've achieved our goal with this episode featuring special guest Mayor Lloyd Winnecke. As he wraps up over a decade of service to our city, we sat down with him to talk about what he's learned, what he's proud of, and what makes Evansville stand out from other cities. - 2023-06-2631 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep8: Two Christians and a Humanist walk into a Coffee ShopAt For Evansville, we inspire, align, and empower Christians to pursue common good in our city. So what happens when those Christians need to work alongside others that practice different faiths, or don't have a faith at all? Today, we sat down with Zac Parsons from Honey Moon Coffee Co. to talk about pursuing common good together. What does it look like to bring your whole self to something and feel like you don't have to compromise your beliefs? Thanks for listening! As always, like, subscribe and leave us a comment! Catch us for more...2023-06-121h 00

For EvansvilleS3 Ep7: Where For Evansville is HeadedFor Evansville has a strong history of uniting the Church for the flourishing of the city. Last year, 81% of Church leaders we surveyed said they began addressing a community need because of For Evansville. 53% said they did so in collaboration with another church. Now we're adopting an even more focused and hands-on approach to advancing human flourishing through the Church. We see this updated vision, mission, and strategic plan as a more focused expression of the change we've been pursuing from the beginning and the natural next step for For Evansville. In this episode, Jonathan...2023-05-0836 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep 6: They give a’zip: The heart behind Evansville’s beloved pizza place"We believe that to be a good, valued member of the community, we can’t just sell pizza. We have to give back. We have to contribute in ways that are tangible and make a difference." In 2021, Evansville voted for Azzip as not only the best pizza in town, but also the best business that gives back. We’re always looking to celebrate and share stories of people and organizations that are for Evansville. As personal fans, we wanted to sit down with Andy Niemeier, Co-CEO of Azzip, and talk about their continually growing reputation. Not surprisingly, we we...2023-04-1732 min

EVSC PodcastEvansville Promise NeighborhoodIn this episode, we are joined by our own Kim McWilliams and University of Evansville's Erin Lewis to discuss the receipt of a $30 million federal grant program through the United States Department of Education that will establish the Evansville's Promise Neighborhood. The aim of the funding is to assist children and youth who are growing up in Promise Neighborhoods, providing them with access to outstanding schools as well as robust family and community support systems. These resources will help prepare them to achieve academic excellence, make the transition to college, and, ultimately, embark on a successful career.2023-04-1115 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep5: When our community wraps around homeless women"We're not going to change their life. We're going to give them tools to change their own life." Have you ever noticed that you see homeless men a lot more than homeless women? Yet on any given day, Evansville averages about 300 homeless men and 200 homeless women. Why don't we see them? In this episode, we sit down with Katrinka, the campaign manger for the future Susan H. Snyder Center for Women and Children. We talk about everything from why we don't see women and children as often as the men, what wrap-around care for women...2023-04-0341 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep4: The Importance of Evansville's Early Childhood DevelopmentIf you're a parent, grandparent, caretaker or involved with kids in any way, you know Evansville has a child care problem. And the problem is multi-dimensional - lack of child care workers, high prices, high turnover rates, etc. It seems like a reoccurring theme at this point. Almost every guest we have points to early childhood development as the starting point of many issues in our community. So in this episode, we sit down with Aleisha Sheridan, the President and CEO of Building Blocks to talk about the accessibility, affordability and quality of early childhood care. Why is it...2023-03-2037 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep3: Housing and Education are more related than you thinkWe like to say Evansville is an ecosystem of neighbors. When people struggle, our whole city struggles. In this episode we look at the two systems of Affordable Housing and Education. Beth Folz, the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity and Sheila Huff, the Director of Strategic Engagement at EVSC discuss how unstable housing affects education and how education affects the perception of the housing crisis. In short, we all need to be more educated and empathetic when it comes to these complex issues. Show Notes: Habitat for Humanity Evansville Podcast Episode: D...2023-03-0635 min

For EvansvilleS3 EP2: People over Policy: Your internal work culture can have an external impact on the city“We want to make a bunch of money and give a bunch of money away.” In this episode, we are joined by the CEO Ben Schmidt, and HR Director Ryan Nunn of CrossPoint Polymer Technologies. They share their heart for valuing every person that works for their company, regardless of their role, position, or background through open communication and mutual respect. But they don’t stop there. They ask their employees what kind of impact they want to have in their community, not just their job, and discovered there was a common denominator amongst their employ...2023-02-2046 min

For EvansvilleS3 Ep1: Music has no color"I believe we can change Evansville one relationship at a time." It's Black History Month, and Evansville is celebrating with a Unity Concert on February 19. We're kicking off Season 3 with an interview with the Unity Concert choir director, James Hamler, and Renew Christian Church's Music and Technology Pastor, Ryan Stapleton. In this episode, we talk about Gospel music as an art form, it's history, and how it was a part of history and culture in America. And James and Ryan discuss the importance of unity not only racially, but across denominations and generations. Uni...2023-02-0723 min

For EvansvilleS2 EP12: The only thing you have to change is everythingPhillip Boyd, Senior Case Manager at the Evansville Rescue Mission, is the perfect person for the job. Having walked through addiction, and continuing long-term recovery, he truly understands the men coming through the doors seeking addiction. In this episode, he shares his story of addiction, recovery, and the people, programs, and collaboration it takes to help people struggling with addiction, mental wellness and homelessness. Phillip’s time with us was extremely enlightening and we know you’ll be inspired by him and the organizations he collaborates with to make Evansville a city where everyone can flourish. Sh...2022-11-1448 min

For EvansvilleS2 EP11: Kindermusik and foster families: a common thread of deep connectionDid you know Evansville has the number one Kindermusik program in the United States and the second best program in the world? In this episode we sit down with Jeremy Seger, Kindermusik Educator and Board of Directors Chair of The Isaiah 1:17 Project [an initiative to support Foster families] to talk about the importance of connection for children, and how that sets a course towards emotionally healthy adults. Foster Care is a big issue for our region, and 50% of foster parents quit within the first year if they don’t have wrap around care. Jeremy gives practical and ea...2022-10-2434 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep10: What is the State of Evansville?Our State of E Report is here! In this episode, we sit down with John Benton, the Director of Cradle to Career Continuum at Dream Center Evansville and a lover of all things stats and data. It's because of his hard work compiling all the data for us that the report exists. Together, we discuss the overarching themes, what stood out to us, and honestly, what made us cry. We've taken our findings and summarized it into five areas of opportunity. They represent some of the most crucial building blocks to a flourishing life. If a person...2022-08-2934 min

For EvansvilleBONUS EPISODE: Affirming Human Dignity with John BentonJohn Benton, director of Cradle-to-Career Continuum at Dream Center shares a story of a tenant and how she views herself and her family based on her circumstances. What if you judged your neighbors' circumstances in such a way where you were valuing and dignifying all persons? For Evansville's next Imagine Evansville event is September 15, 2022 you can get tickets at forevansville.org/imagine We'll be back to our regular podcast episodes next week, with John Benton again discussing our State of E report. You can download the 2022 State of E at forevansville.org/stateofe 2022-08-2230 min

For EvansvilleBONUS EPISODE: Pursuing Justice with Roseyn Hood and Joann Hunter"If the school system is healthy and thriving and flourishing, the city will be the same." Roseyn Hood is the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Officer for the Evansville School Corporation, and Joann Hunter is the Co-Leader of And How are the Children Evansville. Together, they sit down with Jonathan to discuss equity among all students in Evansville, and how the community needs the schools to thrive, and how the schools need the community to thrive. For Evansville's next Imagine Evansville event is September 15, 2022 you can get tickets at forevansville.org/imagine We'll be back to...2022-08-1526 min

For EvansvilleBONUS EPISODE: Creating Beauty with Filmmaker & Hip Hop Artist Logan MillerHear Logan's talk on the value of art and beauty in a flourishing city, recorded at the January 2022 Imagine Evansville event in downtown Evansville. The second Imagine Evansville event is coming September 15th! Learn more and get your ticket at www.forevansville.org/imagine We'll be back to our regular podcast episodes in a few weeks to talk about our city's needs and dreams highlighted in our upcoming State of E Report!2022-07-2418 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep9: Toxic CharityIt feels good to volunteer, but sometimes, the things we do to help have unintended consequences. In this episode, we sit down with Gina Gibson, CEO of the Evansville Christian Life Center, and Catherine King, CharityTracker Manager to talk about the idea of toxic charity - what is it, and how do we find ways to give our neighbors a hand up, not a handout? Together we explore what makes helping meaningful and life-giving for both the volunteer and the recipient. SHOW NOTES: Explore the work at The Evansville Christian Life Center...2022-07-1130 min

For EvansvilleS2 EP8: Perfect conditions for flourishing: How world changing farming tech is growing out of EvansvillePlants in space, vertical farming and growing produce in your house Keurig-style seems straight out of a science fiction novel. But it’s actually straight out of Evansville. Today’s guest, Scott Massey, is the co-founder and CEO of GroPod. Using his understanding of technology and agriculture, GroPod wants to give people the tools and knowledge to empower everyone to grow pure produce in their home or neighborhood. This potentially world-changing technology is being developed right here in Evansville. “It’s not just that we are in Evansville, it’s thanks to Evansville that we are here,” said Scott...2022-06-2031 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep6: Disrupting Evansville’s Preschool to Prison PipelineThe phrase "Preschool to Prison Pipeline" sounds pretty alarming. Fortunately, we have a lot of great organizations and individuals, like our guest Joann Hunter, walking alongside kids to disrupt the systemic problems that cause a pipeline like this to happen. But it doesn't end there. You can also help disrupt the pipeline by getting involved, or as Joann puts it, just showing up. Love disrupts everything. In this episode we hear Joann's story about how it took a village to raise her, and how that inspires her to serve her community and be that caring adult for...2022-05-1655 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep5: The one where we talk about Roberts StadiumDespite being torn down 9 years ago, Roberts Stadium is still talked about as Evansville's beloved arena. But if you loved Roberts Stadium, does that mean you have to hate the Ford Center? In this episode, we talk about why people still love talking about Roberts Stadium, constructive criticism vs. complaining, and a healthy way to think about our city as it changes and grows. We'd love to hear from you! Send us a message at connect@forevansville.org 2022-05-0224 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep 4: You should talk about politics and religion over dinnerYou read the title correctly - this week our guest, Ubi Ntewo talks about not only why we should discuss politics, religion, and other hard topics with people, but why it’s necessary. Ubi himself covers some pretty hard pills to swallow in this conversation like why you shouldn’t actually “agree to disagree” and that pastors should be unified in their theology. If you’re part of Evansville’s faith community, check out the Prism & Light Experience this May at lockunited.org/prism-light 2022-04-1850 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep 4: You should talk about politics and religion over dinnerYou read the title correctly - this week our guest, Ubi Ntewo talks about not only why we should discuss politics, religion, and other hard topics with people, but why it’s necessary.Ubi himself covers some pretty hard pills to swallow in this conversation like why you shouldn’t actually “agree to disagree” and that pastors should be unified in their theology.If you’re part of Evansville’s faith community, check out the Prism & Light Experience this May at lockunited.org/prism-light 2022-04-1850 min

For EvansvilleS2 Ep3: Lederhosen, Giants, and Boxed StuffingTake a quiz with us! In this Episode, we test our Evansville knowledge by taking Evansville Living Magazine's "How well do you know Evansville?" quiz. We were surprised at Evansville's contribution to the world! After the quiz, we wrap up by discussing why it's actually important to know things about our city. Spoiler alert - you can't love what you don't know. Let us know how you did, or any other comments at connect@forevansville.org 2022-04-0429 min

Check It Out With EVPLEvansville is WeirdLori and Ryan are joined by local author and artist, Kyle Darnell to discuss his book Evansville Monsters: Weird Tales of Goblins, Ghoulies, and Ghosts. Along the way, they talk about Evansville history, haunted buildings, Kyle’s art inspirations, aggressive drivers, and more. Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos 2022-03-2142 min

For EvansvilleS2 EP:2 The City of Opportunity“Our ceiling is their floor.” Theophilus Akai hails from Ghana, West Africa, and after living in multiple states in the U.S., he settled in Evansville - and loves it! Theo has a passion for music and creating spaces for people, especially kids, to learn and grow. His thoughtful commentary on exposing kids to all sorts of opportunities, not just music, inspired us to dream of ways we can invest in the younger generations to help them be for Evansville. We have to add - we’re a bit starstruck with Theo at the moment, as you...2022-03-2134 min

For EvansvilleS2 EP:1 The Elevator PitchIf you were riding on an elevator with someone and they asked you to describe Evansville, what would you say in that one minute? The For Evansville team kicks off season 2 by discussing what makes Evansville unique, why it’s important to highlight problems, and looking forward to this upcoming season. Show Notes The Grippos Episode Randy Hobson’s interview State of E Report Share your Evansville elevator pitch with us! Email us at info@forevansville.org 2022-03-0733 min

Check It Out With EVPLA Quick Historical OverviewIn honor of Black History Month, Lori and Ryan dig into the history of African Americans in Evansville, including the old Cherry Street Library, and open the first email from a listener! Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos 2022-02-2127 min

Check It Out With EVPLHow to Bring Up Nicolas Cage in Casual ConversationIn this episode, Ryan and Lori talk with Ellen about Evansville history, library programs in February, the polarizing Nicolas Cage, and all the books and movies they can’t wait for in 2022.Want to hear more (or less) about this in the future? Let us know at podcast@evpl.org.For a subtitled version of this podcast, please visit EVPL’s YouTube: bit.ly/EVPLvideos 2022-01-3133 min

For Evansville21: More than a Podcast (Season 1 Finale)We hope you've enjoyed Season 1 as much as we have, and we hope the conversations you've heard have motivated you to pursue the flourishing of our city in new ways. In this final episode, Ross and Jonathan share about For Evansville's mission, initiatives, and goals for 2022, as well as what you can look forward to in the next season of the podcast. Thanks for listening! Do you have a story or guest you'd like to recommend for season 2? Let us know at info@forevansville.org 2021-12-1928 min

The Hills Church - Evansville, IndianaTake The Hills - Commitment SundayWhat if The Hills were known as the most loving church in the Midwest? What if we were the church known for looking like Jesus? What would happen if the day came when there was no more depression, abortion, or welfare? What would be different if we saw Jesus as the strong, fierce warrior who doesn’t run from sin, pain, and dysfunction? This is a rescue mission as we fight to bring hope, alleviate suffering, and reach Evansville and beyond with the life-changing power of the Gospel.2021-12-1234 min

For Evansville20: What’s it really like to experience homelessness?“Just after 6 o’clock in the morning. It’s 25 degrees. It’s cold. I didn’t sleep all that well. I’m exhausted…It’d be a very different experience if I didn’t know this was going to end.” That was the perspective of State Representative Ryan Hatfield as he participated in Aurora’s Homeless Experience Project. In this episode, Aurora’s Executive Director Zac Heronemus talks with us about his 48 hours of homelessness as well as the needs and opportunities he sees for Evansville, both as a nonprofit director and a city councilman. Special thanks to Ryan Hatfield, Wayne...2021-12-0734 min

The Hills Church - Evansville, IndianaTake The Hills - Greater SurrenderWhat if The Hills were known as the most loving church in the Midwest? What if we were the church known for looking like Jesus? What would happen if the day came when there was no more depression, abortion, or welfare? What would be different if we saw Jesus as the strong, fierce warrior who doesn’t run from sin, pain, and dysfunction? This is a rescue mission as we fight to bring hope, alleviate suffering, and reach Evansville and beyond with the life-changing power of the Gospel.2021-12-0538 min

The Hills Church - Evansville, IndianaTake The Hills - Greater PrioritiesWhat if The Hills were known as the most loving church in the Midwest? What if we were the church known for looking like Jesus? What would happen if the day came when there was no more depression, abortion, or welfare? What would be different if we saw Jesus as the strong, fierce warrior who doesn’t run from sin, pain, and dysfunction? This is a rescue mission as we fight to bring hope, alleviate suffering, and reach Evansville and beyond with the life-changing power of the Gospel.2021-11-2843 min

The Hills Church - Evansville, IndianaTake The Hills - Greater TrustWhat if The Hills were known as the most loving church in the Midwest? What if we were the church known for looking like Jesus? What would happen if the day came when there was no more depression, abortion, or welfare? What would be different if we saw Jesus as the strong, fierce warrior who doesn’t run from sin, pain, and dysfunction? This is a rescue mission as we fight to bring hope, alleviate suffering, and reach Evansville and beyond with the life-changing power of the Gospel.2021-11-2137 min

The Hills Church - Evansville, IndianaTake The Hills - FollowWhat if The Hills were known as the most loving church in the Midwest? What if we were the church known for looking like Jesus? What would happen if the day came when there was no more depression, abortion, or welfare? What would be different if we saw Jesus as the strong, fierce warrior who doesn’t run from sin, pain, and dysfunction? This is a rescue mission as we fight to bring hope, alleviate suffering, and reach Evansville and beyond with the life-changing power of the Gospel.2021-11-1444 min

For Evansville19: What’s your neighborhood vibe?To like the neighborhood you live in, you have to like the actual people that live there - your neighbors. And to like them, you have to know them. Sometimes it seems harder than it sounds, so that’s why we asked Dan Sullivan, expert on being a good neighbor (we gave him that title), to join us this week. From simple, practical stories of starting conversations to genuinely loving Evansville and rooting for her flourishing, Dan inspires us to be a positive presence in our homes, neighborhoods, and city. In this episode: Dan Su...2021-11-0150 min

For Evansville18: These aren't issues, these are human beings that need foodBeing involved with over 26 local non-profits, our guest Lisa Vaughan has a good pulse on the needs and dreams of our city. During the quarantine, she used that knowledge to shed a light on one of Evansville’s biggest needs - food insecurity. After making a lot of phone calls and bringing people together, Feed Evansville was born, working together with community organizations to provide boxes of food to our entire city during the pandemic, and the work still continues today. Knowing she can’t do the work alone, Lisa’s story is especially inspiring due to her go...2021-10-1845 min

For Evansville17: The Truth Behind Grippos in EvansvilleAlthough the origins to Grippo's have no known connection to the city of Evansville, Indiana, the Bar-B-Q Potato Chip product is incredibly popular there, and has become a significant part of the local culture. “Grippos.” wikipedia.com, 09 September 2021, wikipedia.com/grippos. We’re not sure about you, but we were pretty shocked when we found out that Grippo’s BBQ potato chips aren’t actually made here. So we did a little digging and found out where they came from, how they got here, and in the process we ended up being inspired by the idea that...2021-10-0424 min

For Evansville16: What skill do you have that others don’t?Part of our vision is that Evansville becomes a place where everyone has work that provides community value and individual purpose. That’s why we wanted to sit down and talk with Amy Bouchie - she is a great example of how this idea plays out in her own life. It wasn’t always like that for her, so in this episode, Amy shares with us her journey from seeing her career as just a job, to viewing it as a specific skill set that she could share to empower others. It left us asking ourselves the question “What unique...2021-09-1228 min

For Evansville15: These kids could be ambassadorsWe're launching this episode a few days early in celebration of HOLA Evansville's Latino Festival this weekend (August 28)! We don't often think of Evansville as a multicultural city, but in Marisela's words: "Wrong! We've got it! We've got it here!" She's been doing great work celebrating, exposing, and just genuinely enjoying the different cultures and people groups represented in Evansville. With great tips on how to start conversations to YouTube videos to salsa recipes, Marisela works hard to bring an atmosphere of multicultural celebration and peace to our city. 2021-08-2645 min

For Evansville14: When sewage isn't your life passionSometimes we don't find ourselves in a dream job, but for Lane Young, it's the personal connections and impact you have with people that matters most. In this episode, we talk about looking at the bigger picture of your vocation, the importance of bringing others along with you, and why living in a city on a river is pretty cool. IN THIS EPISODE: Lane Young, Executive Director of Evansville Water and Sewer Utility 2021-08-1639 min

For Evansville13: Are you going to die well?“If we think about death, then we think about how we’re going to live.” In this episode, we sit down with Social Worker, Therapist, Counselor and co-founder of What Matters Most, Evansville? Andrea Lanz. She walks us through her unique story about how she went from wanting to never live in Evansville again to loving it. She’s passionate about coping with and preparing for various life transitions, and why it’s important for our entire city to embrace the grief process and the value of sharing our stories with one another. - Know som...2021-08-0236 min

For Evansville12: Patisseries, Pizzaiolos and Pad Ke Mao - Talking Food Culture with Pangea and 2nd Language Founder, Randy HobsonAs Evansville foodies ourselves, we love talking about pizza and donuts just as much as anyone. And maybe that was a little bit of our motivation for bringing Founder and Owner of Pangea and 2nd Language, Randy Hobson, on our show. But what we weren't expecting was to meet a guy who loves our city and cares so much about its people and culture, that he figured out a way to bring his passions and cross-cultural experiences together to make Evansville a more flourishing city. - For Evansville Pangea 2nd Language 2021-07-1936 min

For Evansville10: Growing the PieOur city's economy impacts every person and organization in Evansville in important and complex ways. What does it really take to grow the economic pie so that there's more to go around? Ross and Adrienne talk with two experts from the Evansville Regional Economic Partnership to learn more. IN THIS EPISODE: Greg Wathen, Co-CEO of Evansville Regional Economic Partnership Audrie Burkett, Evansville Regional Economic Partnership 2021-06-2048 min

For Evansville09: Our Surprising Startup Culture and the Future of DowntownIn this episode, we learn how quality places, nurturing relationships, and thriving startups contribute to the flourishing of our city. IN THIS EPISODE: Candace Chapman, Executive Director of Downtown Evansville Development Corporation Bob Myer, Entrepreneur, Investor, and Board Member at Elevate Ventures 2021-06-0748 min

For Evansville07: When Your Neighbor Needs a HouseImagine living in a house that's missing a window or an apartment where the electricity in the kitchen doesn't work. Due to a lack of safe, affordable housing, many families in Evansville are paying more than they can afford to live in unsafe conditions. In this episode we learn what's being done about it, and how you can be part of the solution. GUESTS: Serita Cabell Executive Director at Memorial Community Development Corporation Beth Folz Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity 2021-05-0245 min

EVSC PodcastRoseyn Hood - Chief DEI OfficerPlease welcome our new Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer, Roseyn Hood, to the EVSC and Evansville community. Recently, Roseyn has worked for the Colorado Department of Education and Denver Public schools. Listen to learn what attracted Roseyn to the EVSC, her goals for her new position, and more! 2021-04-0624 min

For Evansville05: Helping Kids Succeed, Whatever It TakesYour circumstances growing up can have a huge impact the rest of your life, and kids have very little influence over their own circumstances. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to make a child's success the only metric, and we talk to two men who are committed to doing whatever it takes - no exceptions, no excuses. GUESTS: Rob Carroll Assistant Professor of Education at University of Southern Indiana Jeremy Evans Executive director at Dream Center Evansville Also featured in this episode: Aleisha Sheridan 2021-04-0456 min

For Evansville02: Living a Racially Reconciled LifeHow does our racially-divided society affect each of us as individuals? And what do we stand to gain by pursuing a more diverse circle of relationships? Tanisha and Logan share their personal experiences and explore what it takes to build trust and empathy for people with different backgrounds and perspectives. Guests: Tanisha Carothers Principal Attorney at T. Carothers Law Office, Owner of Her Space Co., President of Evansville's Black Chamber of Commerce Logan Miller Director & Producer of Love: Undivided, Owner and Filmmaker at Kriss Films 2021-02-1452 min

For Evansville01: Pursuing Racial UnityOne of the barriers that keeps our neighbors from flourishing in our Evansville community has to do with ethnic and cultural background. More than half of our black youth experience poverty. Why? We're diving into the sociology and history of Evansville to understand why those gaps exist, and what we can do to address them. Guests: Dr. Rob Shelby, Chief Diversity Officer at the University of Evansville. Kelley Coures, Executive Director of the Department of Metropolitan Development 2021-02-0137 min

For EvansvilleSeason 1 TeaserDo you love Evansville? A core value to everything that we do is listen first. We want to understand our city well. You can’t love what you don’t know, and unless you love the place you live, you can never be an agent in its transformation. Ross Chapman, Executive Director and Jonathan Boettcher, Director of Communications & Storytelling at For Evansville spend this teaser episode talking about why we're so excited about Season 1 coming February 1st. Follow us at @forevansville on Instagram to join the conversation!2021-01-2511 min

For EvansvilleFrom Awareness to ActionBefore we begin hearing from local experts about the needs in our city, we sat down to talk about the value of research and listening with people who interact with data on a regular basis. ON THIS EPISODE: Liz Tharp, Learning & Impact Officer for the Welborn Baptist Foundation John Benton, Wrap-Around Care Coordinator for Dream Center Evansville Ross Chapman, Executive Director at For Evansville Jonathan Boettcher, Director of Communications & Storytelling at For Evansville www.forevansville.org 2020-03-1639 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS Sep 3 - Sep 9, 2018 21 things to do in Evansville, IndianaCynthia Murray joins Adam and Jason to talk about 21 things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana. This one is marked E for Language.2018-09-0600 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS Aug 27 thru Sept 2, 2018 21 things to do in Evansville, IndianaJacqueline Fowler joins Adam and Jason to give you 21 things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana. #EVVENTS 2018-08-2700 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS - Aug 13 thru Aug 19 - things to do in Evansville, IndianaAdam, Cory, Bianca, and Jason give you 21 (and more) things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana.2018-08-1300 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS - 7/30/18 thru 8/5/18 21 things to do in EvansvilleKana, Adam, and Jason give you 21 things (plus a couple of extra) to do this week in Evansville, Indiana. This episode was recorded live at Doc's. 2018-07-3000 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS 7/23/18 thru 7/29/18 21 things to do in EvansvilleBryce, Adam, Jason, and Cory give you 21 things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana.2018-07-2300 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS - 7/16/18 thru 7/22/18 21 things to do in EvansvilleJill, Bianca, and Jason give you 21+ things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana.2018-07-1600 min

Evansville PodcastEVVENTS 7/9/18 - 7/15/18 21 things to do in EvansvilleBrian, Adam, and Jason give you 21 things to do this week in Evansville, Indiana.2018-07-0900 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville EsportsTalking with Evansville Esports, the gaming setups they have (xbox, playstation, pc, gamecubes), what kind of events they have, what kind of games that are played, what esports is in general, and old school games that still are popular like Super Smash Brothers. https://www.facebook.com/EEarena/ https://www.twitch.tv/evansville_esports 2017-12-2600 min

Evansville PodcastNaPodPoMo Day 19 - Last Meal in EvansvilleWe talk about what our last meal in Evansville would be. What would your last Evansville meal be?2017-11-2000 min

Evansville PodcastHaunted Historic EvansvilleKevin Roach and Rachel Wambach talk to us about the upcoming Haunted Historic Evansville tour of Haynie's Corner Arts District and Historic Riverside District. The tours are October 27 and 28 and tours depart from 6 pm to 9 pm. Tickets available at hauntedevansville.com and only a limited amount available. http://www.hauntedevansville.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Haunted-Historic-Evansville-316166072172471/2017-10-1600 min

Evansville PodcastKristen Tucker - Evansville Living Publisher and EditorEvansville Living Editor and Publisher, Kristen Tucker, talks with us about starting the magazine, publishing their 100th issue, being in business for 17 years, finding content to talk about, how technology has affected the magazine, the process of making an issue, collaboration on creating magazine covers, beginning her career at Keller Crescent, coming up with headlines, working with her husband (Evansville Living President, Todd Tucker), civic pride, the Evansville environment leading to good stories, getting the twitter handle @Evansville, the rise of social media since they started, the best part about running a magazine, handling deadlines, finding events for their e...2017-09-2100 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Restaurant Week 2017Brian Buxton returns to discuss the 2017 version of Evansville Restaurant Week. The VIP kickoff will be September 10th at Walton's International Comfort Food. The full event will be held September 11 thru September 24 with twenty-five participating restaurants. Facebook Event for Evansville Restaurant Week 2017 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1717159051941996/ evansvillerestaurantweek.com Live Podcast Network Recording on September 1, 2017, in front of Sauced at Haynie's Corner Frist Friday. Check the Facebook Event for guests and announcements. https://www.facebook.com/events/195651327638892/2017-08-2800 min

Evansville PodcastUniversity of Evansville Men's SoccerHead Coach Marshall Ray, Assistant Coach Ian Henry and Co-host Josh “Big Cat” Pietrowski We discuss nicknames, their history of involvement with UE’s men’s program, the difference between the format of European soccer vs college soccer, if the same rivalries in college basketball exist in soccer, the roles of the coach and assistant coaches, recruiting internationally, unofficial tailgating. making it an event instead of just a match, enthusiasm for soccer in the Evansville area, what to focus on when watching soccer, comparing soccer, what style the coaches like to play, A lot of matches will be available on ESPN...2017-08-2300 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Promise - Promise Zone DesignationVistas, Teddi Rausch and Jenn Moorhead, join me to discuss what Evansville Promise is doing to help the Evansville area with the recent Promise Zone designation. We talk about what the Promise Zone is, what kind of grants they are looking at, and some listening tours they are hosting in the future. https://www.facebook.com/EvansvillePromise/ https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/documents/huddoc?id=Evansville_Zone_3rd.pdf "Promise To Listen Tour for Tepe Park" at Resurgence Church - https://www.facebook.com/events/1605602642783275/ bike.zagster.com/upgrade/...2017-06-1900 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville PedicabPodcast Queen, Mary Allen, joins us, with special guest host Laura Burton, to discuss her latest business venture, Evansville Pedicab. We talk about where she got the idea for the pedicab, where she found the pedicabs, working with the city to get the business going, how much it costs to ride, determining hours of operation, where they are allowed to ride, how to become a driver, and Jason gives some optional ideas for the pedicab. https://www.facebook.com/evansvillepedicab http://twitter.com/evillepedicab https://www.instagram.com/evansville_pedicab/ https...2017-04-0700 min

Evansville PodcastCelebration of Leadership 2017 - Leadership EvansvilleCourt Kull and Lynn Miller Pease join us to discuss Leadership Evansville and the 2017 Celebration of Leadership happening on Thursday, March 9, 2017, at Old National Events Plaza. http://evansvillepodcast.com/celebration-of-leadership-2017/ http://leadershipevansville.org/ 2017-03-0200 min

Evansville PodcastAPPCOM updates and State of Evansville PodcastJason Salstrom stops by to give us an update on APPCOM, now in the semifinals, and how the public can be involved in voting. Jason Burton also gives an update on what is going on in the Evansville Podcast world. http://appcompetition.org/ http://evansvillepodcast.com/appcom-update/ bumper music "Moon Rocks" by Michael Barber & Matty Moe 2017-01-0600 min

Evansville PodcastEVPN Evansville Podcast NetworkAnnouncing a new collaboration from Josh Pietrowski, Clark Osborne, Laura Burton and me (Jason Burton): Evansville Podcast Network (EVPN). We discuss some of our goals behind the new network, reasons for joining forces and the different podcasts we host currently. Beyond Repair Show Clockwork Nights The Brewer's View Man Cave Podcast Evansville Podcast 2016-09-3000 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Design Group 2016 CompetitionKenneth Spond tells us about the 2016 Evansville Design Group (EDG) Competition. Deadline for entry is September 30, 2016. This is the 5th annual EDG awards and will be held on October 21, 2016. We talk about some favorite design work that can be seen around town, some EDG initiatives to help non-profits, what principles good design will follow, and what tools he uses for design work. http://evansvillepodcast.com/edg2016/ https://thebrewersview.com/ 2016-09-0200 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Restaurant WeekBrian Buxton and Randy Notter discuss the inaugural Evansville Restaurant Week (Sept 12-18, 2016), the VIP Kickoff Dinner (Sept 11, 2016, 6-9pm). The VIP Kickoff event, held at Walton's International Comfort Food down on Haynie's Corner, features seven chefs from the Evansville area teaming up to create a unique meal. Seventeen participating restaurant's in Evansville Restaurant Week will offer special menus only available during the event week. Randy discusses his involvement with restaurant weeks in other cities in which he has been involved. Brian also discusses some hidden gems in the Evansville area and his passion for food. Pick out some r...2016-08-2900 min

Evansville PodcastBest Evansville BurgerPeephole, Tin Man, Ritzy's, Five Guys? Who has the best burger in Evansville? The answer may surprise you. May is National Hamburger Month so I pulled in some local food experts, Josh Pietrowski and Andy Cravens, to discuss what makes a good burger, what toppings are key, and who does the best burger in the Evansville area. http://evansvillepodcast.com/best-evansville-burger/ 2016-05-1200 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Voice All Call MeetingLynn Miller Pease and Ross Chapman join me to discuss the upcoming Evansville Voice All Call meeting. Find out what is happening in the community and how you can plug in to help out. Get to do cool things. The All Call meeting will be held on April 12, 2016, at Central library downtown Evansville in the Browing Events room starting at 5:30pm. If you are reading this you are supposed to attend this meeting. http://evansvillepodcast.com/evansville-voice-all-call-meeting/ 2016-04-0500 min

Evansville PodcastLeadership Evansville - Celebration of Leadership 2016Lynn Miller Pease, CEO of Leadership Evansville and Court Kull, Senior Vice President at 5/3 bank join me to discuss the upcoming Celebration of Leadership on March 10, 2016 at Old National Events Plaza. Seating begins at 4:30 p.m. with the celebration beginning promptly at 5:30 p.m. We also discuss what Leadership Evansville is and how it is affecting the community. http://evansvillepodcast.com/celebration2016 Check out the Evansville Collective College Care Package 2016-03-0700 min

Evansville PodcastStartup Weekend Evansville 5.0 The fifth edition of Startup Weekend Evansville will be held Feb 19-21, 2016 at USI. This event is open to all community and students in the region. Janet Effron, Dana Nelson, Rick Culiver, Bobbie Gilman and Bryan Bourdeau sit down with me to discuss what is involved this year, what prizes are available for the winning team and why you need to participate in this event. Startup Weekend Evansville 5.0 remains the largest event of its kind in Indiana. Open regionally to all students and community, Startup Weekends are 54-hour events where developers, designers, marketers, product managers, and startup enthusiasts come to...2016-02-1200 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville SpeaksThis episode is a recording of a recent Evansville Speaks event that was held at the Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana. The topic that night was Epiphany. Speakers took turns sharing personal stories related to the word “epiphany.” Evansville Speaks hosts “Adult Story Hour” nights where folks can gather to listen or tell a story. Stories are true, have a personal connection to the storyteller, and told with or without notes. – facebook about page http://www.evansvillepodcast.com/evvspeaks 2016-02-0800 min

Evansville PodcastEP100 Evansville Collective - Laura BurtonEpisode 100 with my favorite guest ever, Laura Burton. We talk about what the podcast has done to our lives and about her new business, Evansville Collective - Curated goods from local Evansville, Indiana businesses into handcrafted crates made from reclaimed pallets. evansvillepodcast.com/100 2016-01-2700 min

Evansville PodcastTEDx Evansville - Zac Parsons and Jenn SchultheisAccording to TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design), they are a non-profit dedicated to spreading ideas and starting conversations. That's an oversimplification of how powerful and relevant TED talks really are. Thanks to people including Zac Parsons and Jenn Schultheis, Evansville will finally be hosting their own TEDx event this October 13 from 1-5pm at the Evansville Museum. If you don't realize the significance of this event you need to hear this episode. Learn what TED and TEDx are, how to get tickets, where the streaming will be, how this all started, and some of our favorite TED talks. 2015-09-1000 min

Evansville PodcastDoula Group of EvansvilleDr. Hillary Melchiors, owner of the Doula Group of Evansville, is passionate about improving the birthing experience in Evansville. On Labor Day across the nation there will be gatherings called Rally to Improve Birth. Evansville's rally will be at the Four Freedoms Monument from 11:30-1:30. Come to show your support of healthy, informed, evidence-based birthing experiences in the tri-state. evansvillepodcast.com/81 2015-08-3100 min

Evansville PodcastMaestro Alfred Savia - Evansville Philharmonic Music DirectorDo not let the title of Maestro intimidate you. Although Maestro Alfred Savia has been the music director and conductor of the Evansville Philharmonic for 27 years and is a musical genius, he is affable and open. He wants very much to invite people of all musical backgrounds to the upcoming season of the Philharmonic starting in September. From The Barber of Seville to The Godfather, Mendelssohn to Elvis, there is something for everyone. Joshua Bell, one of the world's most sought after violinists, will also be performing to celebrate USI's 50th anniversary. Forget what you think you know from s...2015-07-2300 min

Evansville PodcastChildren's Museum of Evansville Ashley McReynoldsAshley McReynolds joins me to discuss the Way Late Play Date happening May 30th at the Children's Museum of Evansville. We also talk about CMOE's attractions and workin at the museum. evansvillepodcast.com/67 2015-05-2800 min

Evansville PodcastChange The World Evansville - Zac Parsons, Shance Sizemore, Alex MourerZac Parsons, Shance Sizemore, Alex Mourer, and Jason Burton join forces to shatter the myth that Evansville is a miserable place to live. This podcast is not only a recap of the cool things that happened in Evansville the previous year but also a trailer for the amazing things coming up. These four gentlemen discuss Parkfest 2015, Ted Talks, Makerspace, and much, much more. They drop some wisdom, laughter, confessions, and inspiration (once Zac left). Listen. Rate it. Be one of the 1000. Tweet @TheZacParsons. You are the city. http://evansvillepodcast.com/50 Free Audiobook and free 30 day...2015-03-0400 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Music Academy - Mike BorenEvansville Music Academy, formerly The GuitarLab, provides lessons for Guitar, Piano, Drums, Violin, and a variety of other instruments. I spoke with Mike Boren about their recent move to Moore Music on Morgan Avenue, what lessons they offer, and about his cycling team. Show notes available at http://evansvillepodcast.com/evansville-music-academy/ Subscribe to the newsletter at http://evansvillepodcast.com/newsletter/ 2015-02-1600 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Startup Weekend 4.0The 4th annual Startup Weekend will be Feb 20-22, 2015 at the USI Business and Angineering Center. More info can be found at http://www.up.co/communities/usa/evansville/startup-weekend/4771 and show notes can be found at http://www.evansvillepodcast.com/startup/ 2015-02-1200 min

Evansville PodcastEvansville Score - Dick NeumannDick Neumann is the Chair of Score.org's Evansville Chapter. Score is a non-profit organization that provides mentors to business owners. Dick became Chair of Evansville's chapter in October 2014. You can get more info on Score here - https://evansville.score.org/ Show notes for today's episode are found at http://www.evansvillepodcast.com/dick-neumann/2015-01-0600 min

Evansville PodcastThe Best Day Ever Evansville Gretchin IronsEpisode 12 Gretchin Irons of the Best Day Ever web series. We talk about her work as in promotions and being a host of a web series in Evansville. https://www.facebook.com/TheBestDayEverEvv @gretchinirons 2014-02-0700 min