Garage Talk

Episode 181 of Garage Talk brought the delicious aroma of pizza and festival vibes straight into the garage. Tommy Barrett, organizer of the Indianapolis Pizza Fest, joined us for a cheese pull of a podcast. Tommy shared the story behind building one of Indiana's most flavorful festivals, the struggles of uniting 25+ pizzerias from around the state, bringing families and foodies together for a day of live music and slices galore. The aftermath of a learning experience and what he plans on bringing next year.

Will joins the show to talk about on and off-field experiences.

Scott Robinson joins us and shares some insight into the funeral home business.

Mississinewa Football Head Coach Jeremy Lochner joins Ted to talk about the upcoming season.

Grant Shouse, podcast and action sports network play-by-play guy stop saying to talk about the upcoming high school football season.

In this episode of Garage Talk 46933, we sit down with two pillars of Indiana high school athletics—Chanse Young and Randy Holt, both proud inductees and current committee members of the Grant County Sports Hall of Fame.They join us to pull back the curtain on what it takes to be inducted. From the nomination process and eligibility requirements to committee deliberations and final selections, Chanse and Randy break down the ins and outs of how Grant County’s greatest athletes, coaches, and contributors earn their spot in the Hall.

.In this follow up episode, we sit down once again with the wildly creative Heath Benfield. Filmmaker storyteller and the force behind misfit parade. We dive into his latest project, what it takes to create original content on a shoestring budget, and how his team is carving out a space in Indiana's underground film scene.

We join Chris, loving at IWU to talk about is company save our sports as well as his faith and where it's brought him today.

Greg Mengelt, the host of the Central Indiana Sports Report joins us to talk sports, journalism, and podcasting.

Grant County athletes of the year Mike Mitchner and Shelley Smith Zartman sit down with us to reminisce about playing sports and how it had a role in who they are today

The administrator of the Facebook page, Hoosier Prep Gridiron, Tim Phillips, stopped in to talk about high school football.

In this episode of Garage Talk 46933, Conrad sits down with Billy Powell, the passionate host of Keeping the Nostalgia Alive, a podcast dedicated to preserving the stories, voices, and legacy of Indiana high school basketball and beyond.Billy brings heart, history, and Hoosier pride to every conversation—capturing forgotten moments and timeless memories from athletes, coaches, fans, and legends of the game. From Milan to Marion, from jump shots to buzzer beaters, Billy’s mission is simple: never let the past be forgotten.

In Episode 167 of Garage Talk, we sit down with Braden Bushman—a standout student-athlete from Mississinewa High School and a 2025 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary honoree. We explore his journey from scoring 1,507 career points in high school to playing Division I basketball at Wright State, and his transition into coaching, education, and business. It’s a story of grit, growth, and giving back—don’t miss it.

Get ready to rock as we kick off season 4 with Episode 166 of Garage Talk as we sit down with PJ Alvarez, the powerhouse drummer of SIIN. We dive into his journey, the band’s gritty sound, and what it takes to bring pure energy to the stage. If you love raw talent and real talk, this one’s for you.

The host, Jordan Danger Grainger is the Editor-in-Chief, Podcaster, Standup Comic, Actor, Writer, Vocalist, Musician, Graphic Designer, Videographer, Photographer, and Producer. Cortni Richardson, Co-Host, content, creator, actress, model, comedian, and editor of The Kokomo Press Podcast. They stop into the garage for a few laughs.

Detective Sergeant Erin Keppler joins the podcast to discuss her career in law enforcement.

We give our opinions on the first round of the men's NCAA bracket. We also throw out their possible upsets.

Rob Althouse joins us at the Mississinewa Cigar Company. We discuss how his ability to build one-on-one relationships helped his dealership become the best in central Indiana.

We sit down with the voice of the Indianapolis Colts, play-by-play man Matt Taylor. He shares his career path from athlete to sports media.

Dr. Douglas Rex in nurse practitioner Riley Rose sit down to talk about the medical field.