Driver on Deck owners Nate Harris & Tori LaRocca-Harris | S7E10
Release Date: 10/22/2024
Ellettsville Summer Concert Series w/ Tony Calumet & Pam Thrash | S8E09
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Every Saturday, May 24th - July 26th, the fine folks from B97 and Hoosier Country 105 are putting on a completely FREE-to-attend concert series at Marci Jane Lewis Park in Ellettsville! The Ellettsville Summer Concert series will feature local and regional bands from a variety of genres, local food trucks, and fun for the whole family. Station General Manager Tony Calumet joins us with local legend Pam Thrash as we discuss how this awesome event came to be, what brought Tony to Bloomington from Alaska, and how Pam started her now-famous Retro Lunch Hour. Join The Clean Plate Club...
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WonderLab Executive Director Dallas Evans and Marketing Director Aleisha Kropf |S8E08
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Just west of College on 4th street lies one of Bloomington's special gems, WonderLab! This non-profit makes learning fun for the young and old alike. Their new Executive Director, Dallas Evans, joins us with Marketing Director, Aleisha Kropf, on our latest episode as we learn about their extensive programming, venue rental opportunities, and most importantly, how they're able to make learning hands on, engaging, and FUN! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: ...
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Max's Place owners Travers Marks & Abel Garcia | S8E7
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For many years, Max's Place was known for their unique pizza offerings, good beer, and live music. After closing down on the Square, about 12 years ago, owners Travers Marks and Abel Garcia have revived Max's at the corner of 17th and College with the same great pies and a stage for local performers. Throw in hearty salads plus $7.99 lunch specials and you'll be greatly remiss if you don't go check out this revived Bloomington staple. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive...
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Bad Knees Tees owner Jim Beck | S8E6
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Home to Bloomington’s smallest monolith, and an abundance of t-shirts, stickers, and more, Badknees has become a merch staple in our community. Owner Jim Beck joins us to reflect on their small beginnings, Market Experiments, and their upcoming collab with the Taste of Bloomington! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Caffeinated Cook owner/chef Amy Meador | S8E5
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From banking to baking, The Caffeinated Cook herself, Amy Meador, joins us as we talk B's & G's, scones, and all that in between! With a 5 star google rating with over 100 reviews, it's safe to say they're doing something, or A LOT of things, right. What's the secret sauce? What makes the biscuits and gravy so good they almost always sell out? Find out on the newest episode of No Dishes! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Inkwell Cafe and Bakery owners Tracy Gates & Oualelaye Ouedraogo | S8E4
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Homemade pop tarts, creamy lattes, and "Broken-yolk" sandwiches are all fan favorites at The Inkwell Bakery & Cafe. With locations on the Square and right on the edge of campus off of Woodlawn, owners Tracy Gates and Oualelaye "Wally" Ouedraogo sure know where to find a crowd. They both join us on the podcast to regale us with their individual unique stories, how the company found quick success, and what the future holds. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and...
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Fischer Farms and Considerate Burrito w/ Joe Fischer and Josh McClary | S8E3
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Offering frozen burritos with fresh, local, organic ingredients, Considerate Burrito and its owner Josh McClary are making sure you can get a quick healthy meal without sacrificing quality. One of their partners that makes this all possible? Fischer Farms! A staple in the Bloomington restaurant community, Fischer Farms supplies premium, sustainably raised beef to many of your favorite local spots. Joseph Fischer joins us with Josh and we dive into the nitty-gritty of farming, keeping things natural, and the many pros of buying local. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest...
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Hinkle's Hamburgers with owner Richie Shields
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A true Bloomington institution, Hinkle’s Hamburgers has been serving up their signature burgers with pickles and loads of onions since 1930. Owner Richie Shields takes upholding their long tradition very seriously, and you can taste it in every bite. Corn Dogs. Pebble ice. Manager “Helen Wait”. It’s all here on the latest episode of No Dishes! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: ] Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Osteria Rago with Emelia Nicholson & Ames Eggers | S8 E1
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Our Season 8 premiere is here! Osteria Rago FOH managers Emilia Nicholson & Ames Eggers join us to fill the listeners in on the history of the Osteria, their wide array of scratch made pastas, and what they've done to quickly establish themselves as quite possibly the best Italian spot in town. Gelato made in house, Jordan's favorite chicken marsala, and a charcuterie board that will please a crowd. All this and more is tucked back in an alley just North of Kirkwood at Osteria Rago! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with...
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Mother Hubbard's Cupboard, president, Megan Betz | S7E20
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From a food pantry to a community garden to cooking programs and a tool share program, Mother Hubbard's Cupboard "works to increase access to healthy food in ways that cultivate dignity, agency, and community." President and CEO Megan Betz joins us and breaks down how they pull off all these amazing programs with limited resources, as well as fills us in on the upcoming "Chilly Cook Off" they're running as part of Freezefest! Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: Join our Patreon for exclusive merch,...
info_outlineIn a world of DoorDash, UberEats, & GrubHub, Driver on Deck is blazing their own path, offering local delivery from all your favorite local restaurants at a fraction of the cost. While menu items on other third party delivery services may be inflated 20-30% to make up for the cut they take, Driver on Deck restaurants offer their fare at the same prices they have in store. Nate Harris and Tori LaRocca-Harris join us and fill us in on how they've grown the company to this point and their extensive experience working in restaurants themselves.