Pop of Culture

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.

Pop of Culture is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 78 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Pop of Culture, a arts show with 78 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  S03 E33 - We Have Class, Glass, and a Day Pass

  Sep 25, 202649 minS3

  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, 2027). We also speak with Emily Sparks; she and her sister missed the educational adventures of their youth scouting trips—so they created "Adult Scouts" in Indianapolis! And we'll head back to Catholic school with Mary Beth Burns, whose one-woman show "Late Night Catechism" is coming to Ball State's Pruis Hall (September 26). Plus—we meet our new Assistant Producer and Cohost: KeAnna Mills!

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  Episode #32

  S03 E32 - We Join the Fan Club

  Sep 18, 202636 minS3

  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 book editing, and how owning a local store helped her find local talent! We also take a listen back to our celebration of "WAYWO" artists from earlier this year.

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  Episode #31

  S03 E31 - We Take a Look in Two Books

  Sep 11, 202648 minS3

  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 her experience on bookshelves. We also hear from NPR health and science correspondent Allison Aubrey, whose new book "Your Turn" is a practical guide to the 'third turn' into midlife. And Hannah Bradshaw (President of the Pop of Culture Book Club) joins us with her fall reading list!

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  Episode #30

  S03 E30 - We Pretend It's Fall

  Sep 4, 202649 minS3

  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 " Jumping in Leaves " Brian Blair, horror craftsman and owner of Pumpkin Pulp in Muncie James Brubeck, a creator at the start of his career ... along with a previously unheard live performance of "Zealous" from local musician Anna Owens. Grab your towel and press play—poolside!

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  Episode #27

  S03 E27 - We're Lost in the Bayou

  Aug 14, 202648 minS3

  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 their band balances Louisiana French tradition with musical innovation. Drama class is with Chelsea Anderson, the new Executive and Artistic Director at Fort Wayne Civic Theatre—who made her way back to the Midwest for the role. And after school... that's at Oakley Brothers' Distillery in Anderson. We meet the brothers (Jerrad and Jason) and get an exclusive tour of their historic building.

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