Pop of Culture explores the vibrant cultural scene of East Central Indiana. Join hosts Jennifer Blackmer, Michelle Kinsey, and Dr. Kara DuQuette as they delve into regional arts, showcase local events, and engage in insightful conversations with artists and curators. From small business spotlights to in-depth art analyses, Pop of Culture aims to amplify the voices of Indiana's artistic community, enriching lives with the diverse spirit of our state.
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Signup to Generate a PitchPop of Culture explores the vibrant cultural scene of East Central Indiana. Join hosts Jennifer Blackmer, Michelle Kinsey, and Dr. Kara DuQuette as they delve into regional arts, showcase local events, and engage in insightful conversations with artists and curators.
Recent episodes include "S03 E36 - We're Ready for Festival Festivities" (16 October 2026, 48 minutes), "S03 E34 - We Free Joel" (2 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "S03 E33 - We Have Class, Glass, and a Day Pass" (25 September 2026, 49 minutes).
Pop of Culture publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 82 episodes.
Booking probability for Pop of Culture is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Pop of Culture requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Pop of Culture's contact route on record: verified email.
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Pop of Culture is an arts show with 82 episodes published.
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Episode #36
This week, our resident film nerd (and assistant producer) Andrew Montavon talks with Jessica Chapman at the Heartland International Film Festival, which is celebrating it's 35th year. We spend the rest of the episode...
Episode #34
This week, we have a podcast exclusive extended interview with Muncie-formed band Free Joel. They're headed straight from a summer set at Lollapalooza to headline our Pop Fest on October 17 . We chat about how they got...
Episode #33
This week, we chat with glass artist John Miller. His oversized pop art sculptures inspired by the 100th anniversary of Route 66 are gathered in a new exhibition at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art (now through January 31...
Episode #32
This week, we have a Conversation with enthusiastic comic book writer and editor Christina "Christy" Blanch. We'll talk about comics as an art form, what makes a good comic story, how comic book editing is unique from...
Episode #31
This week is for book lovers! We chat with Hoosier author Shifa Saltagi Safadi about her new middle grade novel "Sisters Alone." She tells us why she started writing—and why it was important to her to see stories with...
Episode #30
It's the last weekend to visit the pool, so we're diving back into some of our Fall favorites! We'll hear from: Michael Pace, Native American educator and storyteller Joseph Gross, writer of the Beautiful Thing "...
Episode #27
This week, as school gets back in session, we're looking at extracurriculars! Music class is with Louis Michot, longtime fiddle player and lead singer of the Grammy award-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers. He tells us how...
Episode #26
Pop of Culture is back! This week, we head to a commercial kitchen to learn the art of layering flavors with Chef Jason Reynolds. He also talks about how his catering team maintains their culinary creativity while...
Pop of Culture
It's a little extra Pop! We sat down with musician Pokey LaFarge ahead of his performance at the Muncie Three Trails Music Series on Saturday, July 25. We asked what keeps him coming back to Muncie, what's different...
Episode #25
This week, we've put together some of our favorite musical guests from Pop's first 2 ½ seasons, including: a live performance from singer-songwriter Dave Carter, 10-piece band "White Lies & the Half Truth" (featuring...
Episode #24
This week, we start with Jill Blocker and Keith Roysdon, two Hoosier journalists turned authors who are traveling back to Muncie for the release of their new novels. We'll dive into the Dance Data Project with Elizabeth...
Episode #23
This week, singer-songwriter and long-haul trucker "Long Haul" Paul returns to the show with his signature storytelling and songwriting—accompanied by banjoist Ric Dwenger! Paul talks about why he has to be disgruntled...
Episode #22
This week, we're all over the map! We start with Graham Watson, founder and President of the Vore Arts Fund, an organization distributing "unconditionally forgivable" microloans to get local art projects off the ground...
Episode #21
<p>We're extending the holiday weekend! This week, we're listening back to some of our favorite pieces, including: our visit to the powerful illustrative work in "Nora Krug: Belonging" at the David Owsley Museum of Art...
Episode #20
<p>This week, Indianapolis-based fashion designer Jerry Lee Atwood tells us how he went from embroidering behind the bar at a coffee shop to seeing his looks on the red carpet. He has a new exhibition at the Eiteljorg...
Episode #19
<p>You've likely never heard of US Marine Oliver Sipple, who saved President Gerald Ford from an assassination attempt in 1975. His complicated story is brought to light in "Arlington, or Your Forgotten American Hero,"...
Episode #16
<p>This week, Scott Simon regals us with tales about tails! The NPR legend has a new book "Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known" chronicling a lifetime of remarkable relationships with pets. He even reveals...
Episode #17
<p>This week, we join a Fencing Club class at Cornerstone Center for the Arts in Muncie! Instructor Christian Achgill (and his intermediate-level students) take Michelle and Jen through the basics—culminating in a...
Episode #16
<p>The Pop team has the week off to nurse our spring allergies, but we're listening back to some of our favorite interviews:</p> James Edwards (Director of Horticulture at Minnetrista) and Erica Oliver (Environmental...
Episode #15
<p>This week, we sit down for a conversation with educator, writer, and editor Jill Christman. Jill's most recent memoir "The Heart Folds Early" took her almost 20 years to write—emerging after multiple different...
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