Leaders and Legends

Jon Wertheim is the executive editor of Sports Illustrated and one very proud Hoosier. Born in Bloomington and educated at Yale and the University of Pennsylvania, Jon’s writing has led him to become the world’s leading tennis journalist and the author of 10 best-selling books. Jon comes on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss growing up close to IU in the Bob Knight years, which tennis st...

Marianne Glick is a philanthropist, a painter, a proud Butler Bulldog, and a phenomenal interview. She joins Girl Scouts of Central Indiana CEO Danielle Shockey and me on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week to talk about her love of Indianapolis, how the legacy of her parents helped create the Cultural Trail, and how we can all work together to make Indy a better place for everyone. Sponso...

In our second annual podcast retrospective, Chris Spangle and I discuss the year that was 2020. We share some of our favorite moments, guests’ stories, and preview what’s coming in 2021. We also detail what our podcast consulting business, “Leaders and Legends, LLC” can do for people who want to join us in the world of podcasting. Next week, we will feature Marianne Glick—board chai...

Amanda Kingsbury and Leslie Bailey are award-winning journalists who are the driving force behind “Indy Maven”—a web site designed to engage in thoughtful storytelling and build a like-minded community of voices. They are also friends of mine who are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their endeavor. We are thrilled to have them on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast this week. Sponsors • ...

Clint Hill is forever enshrined in our memories as the Secret Service Agent who climbed about the Kennedy limousine in Dallas on November 22, 1963. The “Leaders and Legends” podcast is honored to have him (and Lisa McCubbin, his co-author for several compelling books) as a guest. Clint served his country in various ways, and he opens up to us about his life experiences and that fateful day more th...

Elaine Bedel is a pioneer, an entrepreneur, an author, and a nationally-recognized expert in the world of finance. She’s been the president of the Indiana Economic Development Corporation and is now the CEO of the Indiana Destination Development Corporation. She joins us on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss her career, this new role, and the important of civic duty.  We are joined...

Indiana University Professor James H. Madison is one of our state’s preeminent historians. Designated a “Living Legend” by the Indiana Historical Society, Jim’s latest book “The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland” is available in stores and on Amazon. Jim joins us on the podcast to talk about his love of history, Indiana University, and what drove him to pen his latest tome. Our friend Chris Spangle jo...

Jim Brainard’s leadership has transformed Carmel into a city known around the world for its arts, culture, and livability. Mayor Brainard joins us on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss this career, his love of Butler University, and what’s it like to be mayor of one of America’s premier urban settings Sponsors •       Veteran Strategies •  &nb...

Angela Braly served as president and chief executive officer of WellPoint (now Anthem). She comes on the 'Leaders and Legends' podcast to discuss her career, growing up in Texas, and the importance of female executives in the corporate and non-profit world. Our co-host for the podcast is Danielle Shockey, CEO, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana. Sponsors • Veteran Strategies • Girl Scouts of Central I...

Chris Zorich was an All-American at Notre Dame, a member of its 1988 National Championship team, and was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 2007. He joins us on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss his life growing up in Chicago, his amazing career at Notre Dame, and what’s keeping him busy these days. If you love that era of Irish football, you will definitely enjoy our conve...

November 19th is the 157th anniversary of President Abraham Lincoln’s delivery of the Gettysburg Address; on this week’s Leaders and Legends podcast we talk with preeminent Lincoln historian Harold Holzer about the presidents life, his career in politics, and what makes the Great Emancipator so unique in world history. You can find Mr. Holzer’s best-selling works on the 16th president at  www...

Veterans Day is one of the most special holidays of the year. On this week?s Leaders and Legends podcast, we are joined by Judge David Certo, Afghanistan combat veteran Brian Alvey, and our new friend and Navy veteran Rebecca Mills. Judge Certo runs the Marion County Veterans Court which does amazing work finding new hope and solutions for our veterans. We have a great discussion about how the mil...

Pete Ward began his front office football career as an intern with the Baltimore Colts in the early 1980s. He is now the Chief Operating Officer for the Indianapolis Colts and is one of the most well-liked, well-respected leaders in our city and the entire sports world. Pete joins the Leaders and Legends podcast to talk about his career, his love of Indy, and some of his favorite Colts memories. S...

Professor Edward Larson is a best-selling historian who received the 1998 Pulitzer Prize in History for his book on the Scopes Monkey Trial. Dr. Larson also has written about George Washington, Ben Franklin, and the Election of 1800 (among other works). Respected by his peers and enjoyed by history buffs, Dr. Larson joins the ?Leaders and Legends? podcast to discuss his career and selected writing...

Jim Voyles is simply one of the most respected, most successful attorneys in the United States. He comes on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to talk about his love for the Indianapolis 500 (and cars in general), his friendship with Mike Tyson, and what it was like to be in Chicago for the 1968 Democratic Convention. Jim has some wonderful stories, and we hope you enjoy listening to them. We are h...

Harold Holzer is one of the foremost Lincoln scholars in the world—so much so that he served as the historical advisor to the movie “Lincoln.” Harold is also a best-selling author and joined us on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss his new, best-selling book “The Presidents vs. The Press.” Harold has appeared on some of the most popular interview shows in the United States, and we are de...

Author and historian and Hoosier Craig Fehrman is this week’s guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast. His book, “Authors in Chief: the Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote” is what we bibliophiles call a page turner. Mr Fehrman was born in Dillsboro, Indiana and currently lives in Bloomington with his family. His writings have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington P...

Republican Lou Gerig and Democrat Bill Moreau are long-time friend whose paths have crossed many time during the years. They visited us on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss their careers, how politics has changed, and their new, shared project called “One More Voice” that encourages voter registration and civic engagement. Our friend Jim Shella joins us as co-host. Sponsors • &nbsp...

Historians (and husband and wife) David and Jeanne Heidler have written terrific books on George Washington, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and other topics of American history. They join the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss their favorite people in history, what it’s like to teach at university, and answer our celebrated Five Questions. If you enjoy our country’s early history, you will enjo...

Reggie Brooks is one of the greatest players in the history of Notre Dame football. He was an All-American and made critical, game-changing plays in some of the Irish’s most memorable games. He joins the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to talk about his career, what it’s like being recruited by Lou Holtz, and how the world’s greatest Catholic university changed his life. Sponsors •   ...

Eric Holcomb’s victorious 106-day campaign for governor in 2016 is without precedent in Indiana history. On this week’s “Leaders and Legends” podcast, we discuss the campaign with three people who were with the candidate every day: Kyle Hupfer; Michael O’Brien; and Pete Seat. They give you the inside story of how the campaign was won and detail all the challenges and opportunities they experienced...

Julie Goodman is the president and CEO of the Arts Council of Indianapolis. Julie joins the podcast to talk about her career, her love of Indy, and how the Arts community is crucial to so many of the stresses and challenges we are facing today. Girl Scouts of Central Indiana President and CEO Danielle Shockey is our co-host for a fun and informative discussion. Sponsors •  &nbs...

Johnny Rutherford is one of the most successful and popular drivers in the history of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. A champion of the Indianapolis 500 in 1974, 1976, and 1980, Rutherford captured the poll three times as well. “Lone Star JR” graciously agreed to appear on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast and the result is one of the most interesting and intriguing conversations we’ve had so far...

Best-selling music author Dr Greg Renoff returns to the “Leaders and Legends” podcast to discuss his biography of famed music producer Ted Templeman (Van Halen, Van Morrison, and the Doobie Brothers among many others). We are joined by rock critic, good friend, and former L & L guest Marc Allan as co-host. Sponsors •        Veteran Strategies •  &nb...

Kate Andersen Brower is a journalist, an author, and now a guest on the “Leaders and Legends” podcast.  Her books include the #1  New York Times  bestseller  The Residence  (about the White House) while her latest book is: “Team of Five: the Presidents Club in the Age of Trump”. Our friend Pete Seat, former White House staffer under President George W. Bush...