Behind the Filter

This episode of Unfiltered Weekly features Ahmed Shaik, the owner of QahWah House in Fishers, Indiana. Ahmed discusses the history of his organic Yemeni coffee brand and its immediate success in Fishers. Critically, he shares the difficult story of facing racist attacks and competition-driven hate shortly after opening, and how the local community rallied with overwhelming support to defend his bu...

In this must-listen After Dark episode, we visit 317 Aesthetics Lounge by Dr. Christopher Jones in Downtown Indy, where Ashley and I sit down to chat all things beauty and wellness. The core of our discussion covers the latest skincare secrets, social media trends, and viral beauty stories.

This episode features a powerful and intimate conversation with the co-founder of Prana IV Hydration and Wellness Clinic Payal Rana sharing her unique journey from a global upbringing to building a community hub in Fortville, Indiana. She recounts the incredible, life-altering medical emergency she endured as a child: a rapid, paralyzing onset of Guillain-Barré syndrome , and shares her personal h...

This week's Behind The Filter: After Dark Edition is a special on-location episode from the new, over-the-top Christmas pop-up bar in Downtown Indianapolis: Miracle on Maryland! Ashley and I are totally immersed in the holiday spirit, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling décor and sipping on their amazing festive drinks. While enjoying the dreamy Christmas setting, we catch up on life, and dive into the...

This episode features Ashley Regal of Total Body Wellness , discussing extensive lab results that finally explained my chronic symptoms after traditional doctors found "nothing wrong" in addition to the auto immune disease I have. Key findings include a Gut Crisis—pathogenic overgrowth and severe inflammation, a Hormone Detox Failure, and Adrenal/Thyroid dysfunction.

For this episode Ashley and Johnette are at The Indiana State Fairgrounds for the Christmas Nights of Lights! This popular holiday tradition in Indianapolis is back for another season. The drive-thru light show is available now through December 31, featuring more than one million LED lights synchronized to classic holiday music. We also chat about social media trends, viral stories and more!

Welcome back to another episode of Unfiltered Weekly brought to you Behind The Filter! This will catch you up on the latest news from the week. In this episode we chat about the NBA Gambling Bust. Child Predators coming out of Nebraska, "Manopause" Ketamine, He Knows Your Name Ministry and then latest trending stories from Monday 10-27.

Welcome back to another episode of Unfiltered Weekly brought to you Behind The Filter! This will catch you up on the latest news from the week. In this episode we chat about the NBA Gambling Bust. Child Predators coming out of Nebraska, "Manopause" Ketamine, He Knows Your Name Ministry and then latest trending stories from Monday 10-27.

In this episode we discuss trending stories and topics about AI in school instruction, a crazy story from prison, IG tries to put parental controls on the youth, the latest debacle from Skims, some interesting dating stories and more!

We are back at Prana IV Hydration & Wellness Clinic to continue our chat on wellness, girl talk, DMs of the week and the latest viral stories! We also interview Ashley from Prana and OUR Ashley gets and IV Drip.

This week we talk about Charlie Kirk, the Bad Bunny Controversy, a quick education tutorial on the background of Puerto Rico, New developments in IVF Treatments and pregnant women turning to Cannabis.

Total Body Wellness offers tailored solutions to help you feel your best. They're a one-stop-shop, offering everything from hormone and gut health to IV therapy and personal training. I'm starting my own health series with them to find the root cause of my long-term struggles. With a history of autoimmune disease and hormonal changes, I'm ready to find a sustainable solution and I hope you’ll list...

On this week's episode of Behind The Filter’s After Dark Edition, we’re talking all things health and PRANA IV Hydration and Wellness Clinic! In the heart of Fortville, Indiana, a new approach to health is redefining what it means to feel truly vibrant. At PRANA Wellness, the mission is simple yet powerful: to blend the precision of medical science with a personalized, whole-body approach to healt...

A new challenger is stepping up in the race for Indiana Secretary of State. Democrat Blythe Potter, an Army veteran and small business owner, has announced her candidacy. Potter, who served in Iraq, says her experience has taught her to lead with integrity. She aims to modernize the Secretary of State's office, make it more efficient for entrepreneurs, and increase voter turnout in Indiana, which...

Another Week of Unfiltered Weekly! This week we discuss brain tumors and the birth control, immigration, menodivorces, Roblox/Meta lawsuits, brain damage in the military and clear protein! Yes we've hit everything this week!

This week we talk about the latest news happening that is trending across the outlets and platforms. Stories featured: 75-year-old man in China in love with AI Chatbot, a new term for menopause. ASMR spa opens in New York City, Alcohol consumption is down, COVID-19 Vaccine problems, Cancer can now be considered a Chronic Illness. and Abortion Pill lawsuit.

Two and a half years after the tragic shooting death of 21-year-old Taylor J. Miller, his family is still searching for answers, and they believe the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has failed to deliver justice. In a recent interview, Taylor's mother, Ashley, shared her frustrations with the investigation, detailing a series of missteps and a perceived lack of effort that has l...

Ashley and I are back with a new episode of diving deep into the internet's most buzzing topics, from the wildest social media viral moments to the stories everyone's talking about, We're tackling some controversial topics plus-DM's of the week and the audacity!

Ashley and I are back with a new episode of diving deep into the internet's most buzzing topics, from the wildest social media viral moments to the stories everyone's talking about, We're tackling some controversial topics plus-DM's of the week and the audacity!

This episode features Casey Szink, the General Manager of MADabolic Broad Ripple, who shares his inspiring journey from his upbringing to his career in the fitness industry. He discusses his path from powerlifting to building his own fitness space, all while embodying his signature positive and motivating personality!

Ashley and I are back with a new episode of diving deep into the internet's most buzzing topics, from the wildest social media viral moments to the stories everyone's talking about, We're tackling the whole cheating Jumbotron saga, Epstein, DM's of the week and the audacity!

We have some fun stories on this weeks Unfiltered Weekly! Topics: AI craziness, Autism, a Bridezilla, a horrible TikTok trend and an app for singles who love Disney!

This episode features Kat Perkins , an Indianapolis native who transformed personal adversity into a mission to empower others. Her journey highlights the themes of hope, perseverance, and resilience, culminating in her new poetic memoir, "Girls With Pearls Have Power." The book uses the metaphor of a pearl to illustrate how hardship can refine individuals, helping them turn pain into purpose and...

This weeks Unfiltered Weekly we do a deep dive into the story of Adriana Smith. The 31-year-old registered nurse and mother of one, was declared brain dead in February 2025 after suffering severe blood clots in her brain. At the time, Smith was kept on life support for months, due to her being 8 weeks pregnant and the near abortion ban in Georgia.

After Dark is back with Ashley! We got caught up to speed on life, viral stories, social media trends and we also had a convo on some things we consider red flags...are they actually red flags? Or are we, dare I say, being a little… extra ? We're talking about those behaviors, those quirks, those habits that make you pump the brakes. Are they deal-breakers, or just… human? And more importantly, ca...