Blue Dot

Graylin and Elmer are joined by Adam Schneider for our last episode of season three. They discuss some highlights of 2023, the recent election on November 7, and the change of zoning at the Lanesville interchange. This episode concludes this year of podcasting for us — many thanks to all our listeners, we’ll be back in March of 2024! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch Ful...

Jennifer Stilger, owner of True You Yoga in Corydon joins Graylin to talk all things yoga in Harrison County. They chat all about her studio and yoga in general. If you are at all interested in trying yoga, this is a great discussion. Jennifer has also provided a special count for Blue Dot listeners to receive 10% off an introductory 30 days of unlimited classes. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:...

For this September edition of Blue Dot Book Club, Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to discuss their favorite reads of the past month. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Pet by Catherine Chidgey Notes on a Scandal by Zoe Heller Open Throat by Henry Hoke Prophet Song by Paul Lynch How Do You Live? by Genzaburo Yoshino The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers Profiles in Ignorance by A...

Dear friend of the pod Marg Meyer joins Graylin and Leah to reminisce about their days playing softball at Rice Island in Corydon, one of the best parts of our downtown. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History

Brother of the pod Alex Porter is back to preview some of the upcoming events and festivals this fall in downtown Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Main Street Corydon Harvest Stroll September 23 11:00am - 5:00pm Zimmerman Art Glass Glasstoberfest Friday October 20th, Saturday October 21st Cinema on Chestnut Free cotton candy from Alex himself on Saturday, October 27 Light Up Corydon Satu...

Kacey Slone is the gallery manager at Harrison County Arts in downtown Corydon and she joins Graylin to talk about her position and upcoming events at the gallery. Also, they dive deep into the Barbie movie and share some fun summer recommendations. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Harrison County Arts! Blondshell Griff The Summer I Turned Pretty The Journal of Solitude by May Sarton Eileen by Ot...

For this August edition of Blue Dot Book Club, Elmer joins Leah and Gray to talk about what they’ve been reading lately. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Analog Sea Review Fairytale by Stephen King On Writing by Stephen King The Midnight Library by Matt Haig The Comfort Book by Matt Haig We Were Once a Family by Roxanna Asgarian The Gravedigger’s Daughter by Joyce Carol Oates Drowning: The Re...

Tyson Foods has announced that it will be closing its plant in Corydon. This decision will make a big impact on our community. In this episode, Graylin speaks to two people that can help us understand the implications of this development: Lisa Long, president of the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce and then Kent Yeager, who speaks to how this might affect farmers in the region.

If you were left on the edge of your seat at the end of part one, it's your lucky day -- here is the second half of our history lesson on Chestnut Street with Jim Hays.

It’s again time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode! Miriam Robertson is back with Graylin and Leah to talk about their favorites reads of 2023 so far. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: This Human Season by Louise Dean Foster by Claire Keegan STFU: The Power of Keeping Your Mouth Shut in an Endlessly Noisy World by Dan Lyons Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holid...

In this special mini episode, Graylin is joined by friend of the pod Ashley Black. About a year ago, we featured Ashley and her work advocating for changes to the dress code at North Harrison Schools. Click here to watch her presentation to the board in August of 2022. On Thursday, July 13th, the North Harrison School Board voted 3-2 in favor of updating the dress code. This is a huge step forward...

Rev. Allan Wallace of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in New Albany joins Elmer and Graylin to talk about the church’s upcoming LGBTQIA+ support group at the church on Tuesday, July 11th THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in New Albany Central Christian Church The Bear on Hulu Black Mirror on Netflix Suits The Chosen Don’t forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us a...

This is such a fun episode — Elmer and Graylin were set up to record live from the Corydon Pride Festival, interviewing many friends of the pod! Many thanks to all who participated and made this episode possible.

Leah and Graylin dive deep into multiple titles they enjoyed this month and also share the books they couldn’t finish, or in Leah’s case, never even started. Also as always, Leah gives her review on the picture book on display at the Indian Creek Trail in Corydon. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dinosaurs by Lydia Millet Yellowface by R. F. Kuang NPR’s Book of the Day: Author R.F. Kuang on unlik...

In the second episode of our “Voices of Pride” series, Elmer and Graylin are joined by Elmer’s good friend Luin. He is a queer, trans masc artist. He works with video, embroidery, photography, sculpture, performance, and sound to explore trans identity, queer bodies, autoethnography, and self-care. This is a candid discussion about Luin’s personal experience growing up in a rural setting as a memb...

THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Local therapist Joe Nelson joins Elmer and Graylin for this “Voices of Pride” episode. Nelson has was recently named Social Worker of the Year for Region 5 by the National Association of Social Workers Indiana Chapter. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Social Work from the University of Kentucky, specializing in Clinical Direct Practice and Education. Mr. Ne...

To kick off Pride month, Graylin is joined by Adam Schneider and Elizabeth Redding, co-chairs of the Corydon Pride Festival which will take place on Saturday, June 24th. They discuss the evolution of Pride in Harrison County, the backlash on Pride being felt by many right now, details on the upcoming festival in Corydon, and share some recommendations. THINGS MNETIONED IN THIS EPISODE: All info on...

Miriam Robertson is back for the May installment of Blue Dot Book Club. Leah, Gray, and Miriam discuss their latest reads and books they simply could not finish. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth My Nemesis by Charmaine Craig Samuel Johnson’s Eternal Return by Martin Riker The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker Life in Five Senses: How Exploring the Senses Got Me Out of...

Kent Yeager joins Graylin for an in-depth conversation on the history of farming in Harrison County and the impact of climate change on our area. Kent is an expert on agricultural matters and his insights are essential to better understand the past, but also the future of farming in Indiana. Don’t forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instag...

Elmer is back to go over what’s been happening lately. He and Graylin discuss the closing of Butt Drugs, a presentation from Dr. Jennifer McCormick, and are then joined by Kris Konick, member of the Class of 2023 for Leadership Harrison County, to talk about their class project of Little Free Pantries. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Dr. Jennifer McCormick outlines her exploratory committee for...

Graylin and Alex pop in for a special episode dedicated to an iconic Corydon business. A steady stream of customers visited Corydon’s Butt Drugs during their last day of business on the morning of Saturday, April 29. People of all ages waited patiently to purchase merchandise, ice cream, and get a signature soda fountain beverage one last time. It was a somber occasion as many looked through what...

It’s time for another Blue Dot Book Club episode and this month Graylin and Leah are joined by friend of the pod, Tom Scott. Unbelievably, all three loved nonfiction this month! Stay tuned until the end for an update from the Harrison County Public Library and of course, Leah reviews the latest picture book on the trail! THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Outrun by Amy Liptrot Starry Messenger...

Graylin is joined by Martin French, Shakespeare coordinator at TheatreWorks in New AlbanyThey discuss the upcoming performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the square in downtown Corydon on Saturday, April 22nd at 6:30pm. THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: TheatreWorks of SOIN - New Albany Performing Arts Center NYTimes Cooking / YouTube The Banshees of Inisherin Normal People on Hulu Taylor Swi...

Episode 50! Woohoo! Alex Porter is back for a new community & news grab bag episode. Alex and Graylin talk Trump, grandstand, and a rundown of upcoming events in Corydon. Stay tuned for some F1 and recommendation chat at the end. Don’t forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bluedothc.com or say hi on Instagram: @bluedotharrisoncounty

This episode is the first of our monthly Blue Dot Book Club episodes. Graylin is joined by Leah Porter and Miriam Robertson to discuss their favorite reads of the past month as well as the books they started, but decided to abandon. Stay tuned at the end for an update on happenings from the Harrison County Public Library. Don’t forget to call or text us at 502-653-9157. Send us an email at info@bl...