Defending Indiana

Part two of our conversation with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wayne native, Ashley C. Ford.     Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez Co-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez Theme Music: Michael Miltenberger Sound Editing: Michael Miltenberger Season Two Intern: Kate Beck Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingind...

She has been interviewed by Oprah, Trevor Noah, Terry Gross and now...Colleen and Janice!  In the first part of a two-part interview, Colleen and Janice  chat with NYT Bestselling author of the memoir "Somebody's Daughter" and Fort Wayne native, Ashley C. Ford.   Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez Co-Producers: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez Theme Music: Michael...

Colleen and Janice explore architecture in Indiana with Anthony 'Tony' Costello, FAIA, a 50+ year educator/practitioner who is recognized as one of the national pioneers in community -based, urban planning and design education.  Winner of countless design and preservation awards, this Hoosier (via New York) explains why Columbus, IN is ranked 6th in the nation for architectural innovatio...

Why does a smoking monkey law exist?  Is there really a monument made of teeth?  Does Clint Eastwood have sheep?  In the season one finale, Colleen and Janice welcome Defending Indiana sound editor, Michael Miltenberger, and stand-up comedian and Defending Indiana's biggest fan, Sonal Aggarwal, for a deep dive into some of the interesting tidbits they discovered in the first season.    Stay i...

Colleen and Janice did not listen to Country radio while growing up in Indiana and they know almost nothing about it.  Thank God for their special guest, former Michiana B100 radio host, Lisa Kosty, who shares stories about her years as a radio personality in Indiana. Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending I...

Is Indianapolis the #siliconvalleyofthemidwest ?  Colleen and Janice discuss keeping talent in Indiana with Key Club International Director at Kiwanis International and Indianapolis native Greg Stowers.  Together they examine Indiana's #braindrain and his hopes for the future for Indiana communities. Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Def...

Colleen and Janice discuss the important issues of racism and the history of the KKK in Indiana.  Our guest is Dr. James Madison, Professor Emeritus of History at Indiana University and the author of "Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland." Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending Indiana on Instagram Defend...

Is Indiana romantic?  Colleen and Janice uncover evidence to suggest, well, maybe? New York Times & USA Today Best Selling Author of regency romance novels and fellow Hoosier, Erica Ridley, joins Colleen and Janice to discuss her new series The Wild Wynchesters, growing up in Indiana and everything in between. Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana We...

Joined by Craig Prater, president of the Heartland Film Festival, Colleen and Janice share their experiences with culture in the Hoosier State - proving that there really IS more than corn in Indiana. Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending Indiana on Instagram Defending Indiana on Twitter

Our interview with Angelo Pizzo continues!   Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending Indiana on Instagram Defending Indiana on Twitter

Part one of a two-part series features filmmaker Angelo Pizzo (“Hoosiers” and “Rudy”).  In these revealing episodes, Pizzo speaks extensively about how his Indiana upbringing has influenced his approach to filmmaking and storytelling.  Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending Indiana on Instagram Defending Ind...

You probably broke the law in Indiana and didn't even know it!  Colleen and Janice discuss their favorite weird state laws with special guest, former Indiana State Representative, Christina Hale, then defend the Hoosier state by examining some very strange laws from other states.   Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on F...

Colleen and Janice discuss what "Hoosier" means and try to figure out its origins.   Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana defendingindiana@gmail.com Defending Indiana Website Defending Indiana on Facebook Defending Indiana on Instagram Defending Indiana on Twitter