The No Dishes Podcast

What started as a simple way for farmers to band together to sell their goods, Bloomington Farm Stop Collective has grown into a one-stop-shop for all your meat, dairy, and produce needs along with a cafe. While owned by over sixty farmers, Bobbi Boos and Jennifer Ryan run the day to day operations. From ready-to-eat hot meals at lunch, to house-made syrups for their coffee offerings, to artisan c...

Acclaimed local chef Erika Yochum, of Feast fame, is now making incredible small-batch ice cream utilizing local ingredients through Sugar Hiccup! You can find this creamy goodness sold at Bethel Lane Farm Stop, Bloomington Farm Stop Collective, and Goods for Cooks. Join us as we dive into her help with Planted, the old days at Feast and Oona, and where you can find one of her upcoming pop up even...

Owner of Little Tibet, Pema Wangchen, joins us this week and shares his harrowing story of escaping through the Himalayan mountains at thirteen years old, his journey to America, and about the persecution and occupation still happening in his home country. The only Tibetian restaurant in the state, they offer homemade dumplings, other Tibetan specialties, and also some Thai and Indian dishes!   Su...

A longstanding Bloomington institution, Crazy Horse is known for its scratch-made food, extensive bourbon selection, and of course, Around the World in Eighty Beers! Owner Ron Stanhouse comes on the podcast to tell us all about it's super cool history, his role in Alley Bar & Upstairs Pub, and his work putting on Taste of Bloomington for decades!   Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusi...

Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno

Lonnie Bedwell is about to be the first person from Indiana to ever summit the highest peak on each continent. Impressive on its own for sure, but Lonnie is also blind. Local non-profit Common Ground Films is capturing his incredible journey and will release a feature-length documentary, Beyond Vision, to share his story of perseverance, inspiration, and determination. Along with Lonnie, Mitch Han...

What happens when two beloved local restaurants combine forces? You get Pacific Grindz! Mama Duke's Hawaiian BBQ and Pinoy Garden Cafe have a new collab featuring a fusion of Filipino flavor with Hawaiian hospitality that can be found at special events around town. You can also find both of their individual restaurants in College Mall! Join Jordan, Amber Racoma, and Maria St Clair as these longtim...

Celebrating 30 years this year, Bloomington-based Secretly Group is a leading independent music company comprised of five labels, a distribution arm, and a publishing firm. Founder and Owner Ben Swanson kindly took the time to join us and provide insight on navigating the music industry, the secret to remaining more relevant than ever after three decades, and what exactly goes in to signing new ar...

As an immigrant from Ecuador, Jose Escobar brought his love for traditional Spanish cuisine to Bloomington back in 2019. Segovia can be found at the Farmer's Market, Taste of Bloomington, and online at segoviafood.com  for catering orders. They feature all kinds of paellas, ceviches, and platters that are sure to please the entire family!   Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch...

Everyone's favorite vegan/vegetarian food truck is opening a brick-and-mortar location! Nicole Schonemann and Leah Wolfe fill us in on what to expect at the new store in the old Small Favors spot, new and exciting menu additions, and why it's so important for everyone to reduce their meat consumption.   Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content:  https://www.pat...

Striving to create a more holistic and balanced agricultural system, Seven Ridges Farm grows a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, delivering them to appreciative customers throughout the region through their CSA (community supported agriculture) program. Learn about Jon Klulow's passion for his family farm, his stints at Tallent and Truffles, and how they're constantly experimenting with growi...

In an episode that goes far beyond food, Dr. Virginia Githiri tells us how she built her popcorn empire, Popkorn! Kernels with a Twist, but also doles out incredible life advice throughout our conversation. Be sure to check them out at their new location at Colstone Square, right by Gable's Bagels and Little Italy Market! You can also order online for pick up or delivery at popkorntwist.com   Supp...

After many years of hosting pop-up showings of underrepresented movies all over town, Cicada Cinema is about to open its own theater! Josh Brewer and Derek Navardauskas share their stories, what you can expect, how you can help, and how the community has rallied behind their fundraising efforts. If you'd like to chip in towards this new independent space for film, and film lovers, you can donate t...

Taste of Bloomington is back on August 1st, 3-10 pm, on Kirkwood! Our host, and the lead organizer of Taste, Jordan Davis, is joined by Maddie Kerr and Ashley Ridinger from the Taste committee to reflect on last year, discuss changes made to enhance the guest experience this year, and share a peek behind the curtain on all of the work that goes into putting on a 20k-person event. This episode will...

Taste of Bloomington is back on August 1st, 3-10 pm, on Kirkwood! Our host, and the lead organizer of Taste, Jordan Davis, is joined by Maddie Kerr and Ashley Ridinger from the Taste committee to reflect on last year, discuss changes made to enhance the guest experience this year, and share a peek behind the curtain on all of the work that goes into putting on a 20k-person event. This episode will...

Two incredible, powerful women grace us with their presence on this bonus episode of No Dishes! Monica Black shares her journey to opening her own therapy practice, and Dr. Katie Dieter regales us with her time living in Jamaica and her current role as a professor at Stanford. We take a trip back in time and talk about their time working at Soups On, Uncle E's, and so many other core memories we s...

Season 10 Finale! Bloomington's longest running donut shop, Cresent Donut is an absolute institution. From maple bacon, to blueberry cake, to tiger tails, Cresent has all the tried-and-true favorites, and new flavors that will keep you coming back time and time again. Delaney Nowak and Dustin Griffitts walk us through their history, their operations, and what exactly goes into upholding such a fan...

You don't just win "Best Cocktails" in the Bloom Magazine reader survey by accident. It happens because of people like Nick Matio. The man with the plan behind C3's cocktail program, Nick has become known across our community and beyond for his creative cocktails, top-tier service, and zero proof offerings that leave little, if anything, to be desired. His reputation became so revered that he star...

A staple at Food Truck Friday, Pridefest, and community events all over town, Rasta Pop's Brazilian fusion pops are a crowd favorite anywhere they go. Started by Iuri Hart Santos and his wife Linda, they use all natural ingredients and crank out delicious flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Milk & Cookies, and Mango Chili Lime in small batches. Iuri also speaks on his extensive experience teaching C...

A couple of years ago we had Aubrey and Dan from Heartwork Brewing on the podcast to talk about their incredible beer offerings. Now we have the other owner, Jeff Browne, along with Sandy Moore, to chat about their delicious, expanded food menu! Pizza with dough made in house every day, fresh salads using local produce, and apps/desserts that are sure to start your meal off on the right foot, or e...

Established in 1958, Stonebelt provides resources and support so individuals with disabilities can participate fully in our community. They're the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana. Breanne Siniard speaks on her role as the Director of Employment with Stonebelt, and Mary Ellen Noe also joins us to share about Noe Limits, her new organization that also empowers individu...

From the coal mines of Southern Indiana to opening up their own supplement store, Mike Downey, Nick Potts, and Chris Potts are carving their own path to success. Macros & Nutrition not only sells supplements but also carries pre-made meals, an extensive protein shake bar, peptides, and free body composition scans.    Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content:  h...

An absolute Bloomington legend, Spyridon "Strats" Stratigos has left his imprint all over Bloomington in ways many of us will never quite fully comprehend. From being an early partner of Michael Cassady at Uptown Cafe, to owning the original Gables restaurant where Buffa Louie's currently resides, Strats is a local restaurant icon. He also made a massive impact in cinema, with key roles in all-tim...

Bethel Lane Farm Stop is your one-stop shop for local eggs, meat, produce, and much more, allowing you to support local farmers while knowing where the food you and your family consume originates. Mark and Cindy Tirey never set out to start a farm stop, rather, it happened organically as they sold meat from their ranch and started partnering with other farmers. Learn about their offerings, why it'...

Three venues across three days, the Cosmic Songwriters Festival provides local and regional performers a chance to not only perform their original tunes, but to share the stories behind them. Shaun McDermott and Paul Bertsch take a deep dive with us into the incredible artists they have booked for this year, each unique venue involved, and what you can expect! You can find more info and tickets he...