Conversation Piece Podcast

Taylor Hall, Indy-born singer-songwriter, activist, and mom, opens up about her journey from releasing her first song during the BLM movement to catching Stevie Wonder's ear, and how motherhood, mental health, and community have reshaped both her music and her mission. Connect with Taylor: https://www.thetaylorhall.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter: https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full arch...

Sarah Meyer, Chief of Staff & Strategy at Indiana Sports Corps, opens up about navigating anxiety, loss, and the pressure of showing up for everyone. She also shares how a simple mantra, "just eat the ice cream," has become her guide to cutting through the noise and embracing life fully. Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://c...

We talk to folks about their hopes for the city of Indianapolis. Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Ziad Hefni  Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog

From February 2026 -- On the first live show of the year, Paradigm by Ajani founder Bryson Davis-Johnson sits down to talk about Indy's wellness culture, his own journey to wellness, and what it means to build something that doesn't exist in a space where communities need it. Subscribe to the newsletter (out Mondays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiece...

In this final live episode of 2025, Patrick welcomes his friend and collaborator Anthony Murdock ii, a business coach, professor, and founder of the Black Liberation Ecosystem, for a conversation about faith, personal storytelling, and Black liberation. Murdock shares his mission to transform 13,000 dreams of freedom into realities of liberation, making the case that owning your story is the most...

On this episode of Conversation Piece , host Patrick Armstrong sits down with Indianapolis hip hop artist Skypp for a wide-ranging live conversation covering Skip's impact on the local music scene, his personal growth as a new father, his creative process, and his unexpectedly rough experience filming House Hunters . From November 2025. Shout out to our partners who make our live shows possible: -...

Episode 143: In Conversation with Ruba Marshood Recorded live at Indy Reads in Fountain Square (October 2025) In this live episode of Conversation Piece , host Patrick Armstrong sits down with Ruba Marshood , CEO of Indy Reads, for a wide-ranging conversation about literacy, identity, community, and what it truly means to be seen. Ruba shares her personal journey as a first-generation Palestinian...

On this episode of In Conversation With , Chef Tyler Shortt, Executive Chef of Tinker Street, takes the mic and explores how food becomes a vehicle for memory, culture, and community. From family chicken fries and New York kitchens to sourcing locally and leading collaboratively, Chef Tyler reflects on putting “himself on the plate” and building something intentional—both inside the kitchen and be...

🕯️ This Week’s Conversation: Mid-Cycle Map Rigging with Sen. Andrea Hunley In this urgent conversation, Indiana State Senator Andrea Hunley breaks down the push to redraw Indiana’s congressional maps mid-cycle . We unpack what triggered this attempt, why it has more to do with DC politics than Hoosier interests, how gerrymandering works in practice, and what constituents can do right now to protec...

On this episode of The Open Door,  Amber Gyselinck-Snyder , founder of Lapis Lily Market and Trinket Club Indy , stops by the studio to talk about trinkets, creativity, community building, and the joy of tiny cute things. Amber shares her journey from vintage seller and wholesaler to opening her first storefront and cultivating a growing community of makers, collectors, and curious creatives. Lear...

Recorded August 2025 -- For the third installment of In Conversation With, Patrick sits down with Chreece Festival Director and multidisciplinary creative Jane Sun Kim for a vulnerable, energizing conversation about community, creativity, curation, identity, and the decade-long evolution of Indianapolis’ premier independent hip-hop festival. Together they explore affirmation, failure, representati...

Dr. Austin Dean Ashford , a brand-new Indianapolis transplant, multi-disciplinary creative, and performer at this year’s Chreece festival, talks about hip hop as community practice, why festivals matter to the city, how creativity builds connection, and why you shouldn’t forget the doctor . Tap in with the Dr.: https://www.austindeanashford.com/bio Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations w...

On this episode of The Open Door, self-advocacy strategist Nora Elder stops by the studio to explore what self-advocacy truly means, how core values shape our decisions, and how Nora’s “Choose the Marble” practice helped her leave corporate life and build a purpose-driven business. Learn more about Nora's work: https://choosethemarble.com/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally...

On this episode of Conversation Piece, designer, creator, and business strategist Navi Kaur stops by the studio to talk about her journey from watching Dragon Ball Z as a kid in India to helping build The Normies — an Indianapolis-based creative community and reaction channel with nearly 1 million subscribers. She dives into her path from immigrant student to financial officer, how The Normies gre...

T.G.I.FREE, an Indianapolis hip-hop artist and Chreece veteran, reflects on what performing at the festival means for the local scene, why it’s a marker of validation for artists, and how his signature songs “Set You Free” and “Big Free” capture his energy, conviction, and pride in his craft. Connect with T.G.I.FREE: https://linktr.ee/Iamtgifree/ Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations wit...

In this episode of The Open Door , Kia Wright , founder of Voices Corporation , stops by the studio to talk about healing-centered engagement, empowering youth, and building community through art, trust, and care. Learn more about VOICES Corp: https://voicescorp.org/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with...

Lillian Barkes, co-founder and CEO of Listen to Our Future , joins Patrick to talk about community, creativity, and connection in Indianapolis — from the need for more third spaces to why downtown’s corners deserve a friendly competition. Learn more about Listen to Our Future: https://listentoourfuture.com Learn more about La Parada Restaurant: https://www.laparadaindy.com/ Learn more about the In...

Hip hop artist Joosi Got Bars reflects on her journey performing at Chreece—from early features to headlining her own set—sharing gratitude, growth, and her drive to keep “pushing limits until something happens.” Connect with Joosi: https://instagram.com/joosi_got_bars/ Check out DRAMATIC (The Mixtape): https://joosigotbars.bandcamp.com/album/dramatic Artists on Chreece is a series of conversation...

In this episode of the People's Perspectives on Indy, local podcaster Michael Zarick shares his love for Indy’s community spirit, a vision for walkable, transit-first growth, and a tagline for downtown: “massive potential, incredible opportunity.” Connect with Michael + Third Space Indy: https://thirdspaceindy.com/ The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people aroun...

On this episode of Artists On Chreece, Rhetoryk reflects on performing at Chreece, the importance of platforms that uplift local hip-hop in Indianapolis, and the community that inspires his artistry. Check out Rhetoryk's latest work ! Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shou...

In this episode of the People's Perspectives on Indy, Zina Kumok—an Indy-based financial advisor—shares her pride in neighborhood identity, love for Irvington’s historic charm, and her hopes for better parks and more locally inviting downtown spaces in Indianapolis. Connect with Zina: https://www.instagram.com/advisorzina/ The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with peop...

In this bonus “after hours” episode, Patrick and John reflect on running, community, and the evolving energy of The Podcast Lab—where creative conversations have spawned some really cool opportunities. Connect with Patrick: https://instagram.com/patrickintheworld/ Connect with John: https://instagram.com/johnoverton/ Shout out to the Indy Arts Council for sponsoring this episode. Did you know Octo...

On this episode of Artists On Chreece, DisTinct drops by to share his pride in Indy’s music scene, his passion for discovery through Chreece, and invites fans to catch his high-energy set packed with surprises and signature sounds. Connect with DisTinct: https://www.instagram.com/distinct3rd/ Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, the...

In this episode of The Open Door, Jacob Chaves stops by to talk about creativity, food, and how Indianapolis helped him find both his artistic voice and his community. Learn more about Jake's work with Pattern Indy: https://patternindy.com/ The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever...

Duane "Stretch" Thalley reflects on the spirit of Indianapolis, urging deeper collaboration between creatives and city leaders while reminding us that true community means always doing more than what’s expected. Connect with Follow D$ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/followdmoneypod/ The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspec...