The No Dishes Podcast

From covering local government, to strengthening housing security in our community, the BSquare Bulletin and Heading Home are both integral parts of our community in their own unique ways. Dave Askins started the BSquare initially to cover the ins-and-outs of our local government meeting but has recently expanded his coverage to include so much more. Mary Morgan is the Executive Director of Headin...

Indiana's oldest Winter Farmers' Market, the Bloomington Winter Farmers' Market runs November through March at the Switchyard Park Pavilion on Saturdays from 9 am - 12:30 pm. Dre Jackson (Back 40 Farm) & Nick Parsch (Firstlite Farms) both serve on the board and join us to fill you in on all of the amazing vendors, their own operations, and of course their favorite places to eat out!   Join our Pat...

The night before Thanksgiving has long been affectionately referred to as "Townie Night" in Bloomington, due to so many people back in town for the holiday. This year, the first ever Bloomington DJ Showcase will be taking place at the Blockhouse from 9-1. Collin Dugger and Angela Frezza join us to fill you in on all the details like free pizza from Pizza X, the great cause they're raising money fo...

Nestled on the west side of the square, Good for Cooks has been a go to for many of those in the community looking for high quality cookware, unique gifts, and eclectic food options for burgeoning chefs and experienced culinary maestros alike. George Huntington and Samantha Eibling share the history of this local gem, give us insight into their wide array of offerings, and offer an inside look int...

For 23 years, Chef Alan Booze has been serving up delicious eats to the residents at Meadowood Senior Living on the north side of town. Learn about his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, how they go above and beyond to cater to their residents, and what his journey has been like working his way up through the ranks. He and Jordan also share about how they've managed to stay sober fo...

No child should ever have to sleep outside. It's one thing we can all agree on. Within the Bloomington community there's one organization whose sole purpose is ensuring this, and they do it exceptionally well. New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike, let's us know how they've achieved a success rate over three times the national average, how they feed all of the children in the early...

For almost two years, Farid Amiri has owned the beloved Turkuaz Cafe at 3rd and Lincoln. In that time, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Learn more about the menu upgrades, the interior renovations, and his incredible story of leaving Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban regained control.   Join The Clean Plate Club on...

Working his way up from dishwasher to owner, Mark Miller, along with his wife Sarah, have upheld the longstanding tradition of serving up high quality Cajun-Italian fusion eats at DeAngelo's on the east side. Whether it's BOGO pizzas and calzones on Tuesdays, $1 kid pizzas on Wednesday, or just the fact that they do everything from scratch daily, there's always an excuse to pop in and try out an I...

From Hive pie, to some of the best burgers in town, Hive has a wide variety of offerings to scratch just about any itch. General Manager Eric Iversen joins us, alongside FOH Manager Lizzie Russell, to tell us about their experience at Taste of Bloomington, their backgrounds, and what has made Hive really gain some steam over the past few years. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the...

With the landscape for community radio funding changing drastically in 2025, WFHB has had to find new, creative ways to fund their operations. Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin, join us to discuss their recent fundraising efforts, the history of WFHB, and we even dive into the nitty gritty of how their station get their content out to your radio! Join The...

After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Anwar Naderpoor fled to Pakistan, and eventually made his way to Bloomington many years later after stops in France, Virginia, and Indianapolis. Named after his daughter, Samira opened in 1998 and quickly established itself as a consistent, quality dining destination for locals and students alike. How have they managed to maintain quality after al...

In this very special episode, we get an intimate look into the life and times of host Jordan Davis, learn about the 2025 Taste of Bloomington results, Bloomington Bar Bingo, DJ JD, and more! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: h...

From iconic breakfast eats on Kirkwood, to local coffee all over town, to hosting events in a beautiful, historic building, Bob Costello has his hand in it all! How did Village Deli become such a staple? What's the secret to SOMA's success? What is The Ivy? Why did Laughing Planet close? It's all on the latest episode of No Dishes!  Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest epis...

Sometimes it's okay to be a little bit of a Weirdough, and enjoy some delicious cookies in the process. Weirdough Cookie Co was started by Rachel Wiehe and specializes in custom cookies like you've never seen before. Rachel tells us all about her operation, how her perfectionism has paid off, and how exactly she pulled off the best chocolate chip cookie Jordan has ever had the pleasure of tasting!...

Just north of 2nd street, right off the B-Line, lies Friendly Beasts Cidery. With trivia, rotating ciders, and an expanded patio, it's the perfect hang out spot after work, or a visit to the Farmer's Market. One of the owners, Jacob Schumacher, fills us in on his journey working his way up through the ranks, their history since their beginnings in 2017, and what's on the horizon for this local gem...

"The eleventh annual Bloomington Pridefest, ranked by Thrillist as the best college town pride in the nation, will take place Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. It is an incredible day with thousands of people celebrating LGBTQ+ lives and the fight for liberation on the iconic Kirkwood Avenue in Bloomington."   Two of the Pridefest organizers, Zachary Taylor and Cale Ulery, join us to go over what to ex...

Please welcome our new Season 9 Presenting Sponsor, Gameday Men's Health! We're so excited that they want to support local restaurants, and more, along with us! I sat down with owner, Dan McGurk, to discuss all of the services they offer, his background, his favorite place to eat in town, and my personal weight loss of over fifty pounds during five months of visiting them.   Join The Clean Plate C...

Next up in our Sponsor Spotlight series, we're sitting down with Talisha Coppock, from Downtown Bloomington Inc, and Mike McAfee, from Visit Bloomington, to discuss the new Bloomington Convention Center that just broke ground! How will it benefit the community? What can we expect? Oh, and we talk with Talisha about her decades of experience organizing the Taste of Bloomington!   Join The Clean Pla...

With Season 8 in the books, and Season 9 starting August 19th, we've decided to release some Sponsor Spotlight episodes, highlighting the sponsors that make the No Dishes Podcast possible! Please support them and let them know you appreciate their support of No Dishes.   MOVE Bloomington was started 6 years ago by Matt Boyer and his wife Amanda. This mirror-free environment mixes the best of perso...

Hey everyone! It's Jordan. I've been working for a while to bring back the Taste of Bloomington and it's almost here! August 2nd, on Kirkwood, from 3-10 pm. The first thing I did was put together a committee of amazing people from our community to help bring this beloved Bloomigton tradition back to life. Spearheading our Marketing efforts is Sadie Clarke from Dream Socials/Bloomington Foodies, an...

Hosting weekly karaoke and live DJ's, Root Cellar is one the most popular haunts in town to sing, dance, or just grab a cocktail with friends. General Manager Eric Gurrola, and Assistant Manager Bella Lear, join us to fill us in on all the in's and out's of FARM Bloomington's speakeasy, what's made them so successful, and of course their favorite spots to grab delicious eats around town.   Join Th...

Any great Chef will tell you they're only as good as the tools at their disposal. In order to keep both restaurant and home chef's with the sharpest blades as possible, Btown Sharp Shop is there! With their new brick and mortar opened at 1025 S Walnut, Brett Morse and Kyle Turner are growing their business after their farmer's market beginnings. If you have a blade of just about any kind, they can...

The Bloomington Chef's Challenge returns August 3rd with a new location at the Woolery Mill! Who will win the Golden Spatula? What amazing dishes can Bloomington's best chef's come up with using a secret ingredient? Monroe County Community Kitchen Assistant Director Tim Clougher joins us on the pod with info about this year's details for this great fundraiser, as well as some of the history about...

Bloomington's only local bowling alley, Classic Lanes, has been a focal point of fun for our community for many, many years. Bartender Ron Martin joins us and tells us a bit about it's history, his Handicap 2000 tournament, and of course, we chat about their delicious snack bar offerings! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://...

Back in October of 2022, Sam Herrin and Josh Anderson quit their jobs and went all-in on their boutique catering service, Bonafide Bites. Serving both Bloomington and Brown County, Bonafide offers custom menus for a wide variety of events with a unique eye for detail. Sam joins us and regales us with stories of her past musical career, how she and Josh decided to make the plunge into the culinary...