Bloomington Stories Podcast
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Bloomington (Indiana) is a town that has its own term for its ability to lure one-time residents back: the bloomerang.
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As for Sleeper, he’s a bit of a Forrest Gump, so we get to hear about his run-ins with everybody from RFK Jr. to TJD–and about his bar, of course. If you haven’t been to Sleepers, get yer ass up there.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
As for Sleeper, he’s a bit of a Forrest Gump, so we get to hear about his run-ins with everybody from RFK Jr. to TJD–and about his bar, of course. If you haven’t been to Sleepers, get yer ass up there.
In fact, last weekend, at the first annual Sleeper’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Brad was the most honored honoree because he has lured teachers, coaches, and even his wife Jenn into this townie bar.
November 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM
In fact, last weekend, at the first annual Sleeper’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Brad was the most honored honoree because he has lured teachers, coaches, and even his wife Jenn into this townie bar.
Sleeper started a hotel bar and created a community. He owns a Sleeper’s Bar in the Cascades Inn, and Brad sits at his bar pretty regularly.
November 11, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Sleeper started a hotel bar and created a community. He owns a Sleeper’s Bar in the Cascades Inn, and Brad sits at his bar pretty regularly.
New Ep! How to Win Friends and Influence People with Sleeper and Brad Engel
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
New Ep! How to Win Friends and Influence People with Sleeper and Brad Engel
NEW EP! Think one ep of midwifery was enough? Well, think again MFers. Mary Helen kicks right in with wild birth stories and wild birth locations–valleys, backyards, condos in Carmel. We discuss life in a town that you help populate. MH pays beautiful tribute to Tom Donahue of TD's CDs.
September 8, 2025 at 1:49 PM
NEW EP! Think one ep of midwifery was enough? Well, think again MFers. Mary Helen kicks right in with wild birth stories and wild birth locations–valleys, backyards, condos in Carmel. We discuss life in a town that you help populate. MH pays beautiful tribute to Tom Donahue of TD's CDs.
We also discuss Russian literature, Led Zeppelin, the fight to legalize midwifery in Indiana, Tom Donahue of TD’s CDs and LPs, and much more. We also get a rollicking Mellencamp moment, courtesy of James Robinson.
August 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
We also discuss Russian literature, Led Zeppelin, the fight to legalize midwifery in Indiana, Tom Donahue of TD’s CDs and LPs, and much more. We also get a rollicking Mellencamp moment, courtesy of James Robinson.
But, c’mon, she is one of the few local celebrities who can claim that, on a regular basis, she goes into a home and leaves after another human has magically appeared. In this episode, we get to talk about one of our favorite subjects: screwing life up in your teens and twenties.
August 6, 2025 at 7:26 PM
But, c’mon, she is one of the few local celebrities who can claim that, on a regular basis, she goes into a home and leaves after another human has magically appeared. In this episode, we get to talk about one of our favorite subjects: screwing life up in your teens and twenties.
New ep! Catching Babies with Mary Helen Ayres. Mary Helen claims that we are all celebrities in Bloomington. And yeah, she’s got a point.
August 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
New ep! Catching Babies with Mary Helen Ayres. Mary Helen claims that we are all celebrities in Bloomington. And yeah, she’s got a point.
The only redemption this episode enjoys are jokes from Jon Hancuff and a Mellencamp Moment with Dason Anderson. Happy July and eff you.
July 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
The only redemption this episode enjoys are jokes from Jon Hancuff and a Mellencamp Moment with Dason Anderson. Happy July and eff you.
In this lil bitch chat, we discuss falling utility poles, mustaches, customer service, Facebook Marketplace deals gone very wrong, falling limbs, and so on.
July 6, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In this lil bitch chat, we discuss falling utility poles, mustaches, customer service, Facebook Marketplace deals gone very wrong, falling limbs, and so on.
New Ep tomorrow!! Josh Got Effed and Chris Effed Up: A Summer Check-In--We’re on vacay but couldn’t resist throwing together an ep so we don’t break our 26 episode streak. So, that leaves you having to hear us on our bullshit again with no guest to redeem us.
July 6, 2025 at 3:53 PM
New Ep tomorrow!! Josh Got Effed and Chris Effed Up: A Summer Check-In--We’re on vacay but couldn’t resist throwing together an ep so we don’t break our 26 episode streak. So, that leaves you having to hear us on our bullshit again with no guest to redeem us.
Not only did we discuss his paintings but also his childhood, partially defined by his mother’s alcoholism, and his circuitous and beautiful life path.
June 2, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Not only did we discuss his paintings but also his childhood, partially defined by his mother’s alcoholism, and his circuitous and beautiful life path.
In fact, a piece on Journey Indiana describes him as a “system painter.”
June 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In fact, a piece on Journey Indiana describes him as a “system painter.”
In his humble garage art studio, Tom Shelton has been making magical “pictures,” often landscapes, rendered through the ordered lens through which he sees the world.
June 2, 2025 at 12:42 PM
In his humble garage art studio, Tom Shelton has been making magical “pictures,” often landscapes, rendered through the ordered lens through which he sees the world.
New Episode! Tom Shelton, Hoosier Artographer. in a 1999 song, Tom Waits persistently asks, “What's he building in there?/ What the hell is he building in there?” #bloomington
June 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
New Episode! Tom Shelton, Hoosier Artographer. in a 1999 song, Tom Waits persistently asks, “What's he building in there?/ What the hell is he building in there?” #bloomington
NEW EP! Stacy Bridavsky - Side A: Internet Cat, Side B: Cold Case
May 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
NEW EP! Stacy Bridavsky - Side A: Internet Cat, Side B: Cold Case
April 14, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NEW EP! The Many Faces of Anurag Bhat: He has been a policeman in India and a mosh pit participant at the Bishop. He has abandoned his childhood home under the cover of the night in Kashmir and facilitated a heat mapping study under the glare of the sun in Bloomington.
April 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
NEW EP! The Many Faces of Anurag Bhat: He has been a policeman in India and a mosh pit participant at the Bishop. He has abandoned his childhood home under the cover of the night in Kashmir and facilitated a heat mapping study under the glare of the sun in Bloomington.
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March 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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March 1, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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Josh and Chris were on the scene, interviewing so many fascinating attendees — including the emcee, pitchers (one from Trinidad!), pitchees (including a standup comedian), and other gawkers and spectators. In the immortal words of so many 80s newsletters, “Fun was had by all.”
March 1, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Josh and Chris were on the scene, interviewing so many fascinating attendees — including the emcee, pitchers (one from Trinidad!), pitchees (including a standup comedian), and other gawkers and spectators. In the immortal words of so many 80s newsletters, “Fun was had by all.”
Then, her pal Nicole Bennett discovered an alternative to internet dating in Indianapolis, and Bloomington Singletons was born. Months later, Nicole was standing in the front of a private room at Heartworks Brewery, pitching her friend Mallory to a crowd of live humans.
March 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Then, her pal Nicole Bennett discovered an alternative to internet dating in Indianapolis, and Bloomington Singletons was born. Months later, Nicole was standing in the front of a private room at Heartworks Brewery, pitching her friend Mallory to a crowd of live humans.
NEW EP! PowerPoint Love with Bloomington Singetons. Mallory Elver was tired of sitting on her couch, swiping left and right to look for love.
March 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
NEW EP! PowerPoint Love with Bloomington Singetons. Mallory Elver was tired of sitting on her couch, swiping left and right to look for love.
And did we mention that Mr. T once sent her flowers?
February 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
And did we mention that Mr. T once sent her flowers?