Nick's English Hut and Osteria Rago owner Gregg "Rags" Rago | S9E20
Release Date: 12/30/2025
Cicada Cinema | S11E1
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After many years of hosting pop-up showings of underrepresented movies all over town, Cicada Cinema is about to open its own theater! Josh Brewer and Derek Navardauskas share their stories, what you can expect, how you can help, and how the community has rallied behind their fundraising efforts. If you'd like to chip in towards this new independent space for film, and film lovers, you can donate to their venmo, @cicada_cinema, or paypal: Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Taste of Bloomington 2026 SPECIAL! | S10E23
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is back on August 1st, 3-10 pm, on Kirkwood! Our host, and the lead organizer of Taste, Jordan Davis, is joined by Maddie Kerr and Ashley Ridinger from the Taste committee to reflect on last year, discuss changes made to enhance the guest experience this year, and share a peek behind the curtain on all of the work that goes into putting on a 20k-person event. This episode will tell you anything and everything you need to know about Taste and what to expect! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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BONUS: Visit Bloomington's "Culinary Passport Trails" Spotlight
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Taste of Bloomington is back on August 1st, 3-10 pm, on Kirkwood! Our host, and the lead organizer of Taste, Jordan Davis, is joined by Maddie Kerr and Ashley Ridinger from the Taste committee to reflect on last year, discuss changes made to enhance the guest experience this year, and share a peek behind the curtain on all of the work that goes into putting on a 20k-person event. This episode will tell you anything and everything you need to know about Taste and what to expect! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno...
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BONUS: Dr. Katie Dieter & Monica Fleetwood Black, LCSW
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Two incredible, powerful women grace us with their presence on this bonus episode of No Dishes! Monica Black shares her journey to opening her own therapy practice, and Dr. Katie Dieter regales us with her time living in Jamaica and her current role as a professor at Stanford. We take a trip back in time and talk about their time working at Soups On, Uncle E's, and so many other core memories we share of Bloomington of yesteryear. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Cresent Donuts with Delaney Nowak & Dustin Griffitts | S10E20
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Season 10 Finale! Bloomington's longest running donut shop, Cresent Donut is an absolute institution. From maple bacon, to blueberry cake, to tiger tails, Cresent has all the tried-and-true favorites, and new flavors that will keep you coming back time and time again. Delaney Nowak and Dustin Griffitts walk us through their history, their operations, and what exactly goes into upholding such a fantastic, longstanding legacy. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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C3 Bar and Mixed with Matio, with Nick Matio | S10E19
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You don't just win "Best Cocktails" in the Bloom Magazine reader survey by accident. It happens because of people like Nick Matio. The man with the plan behind C3's cocktail program, Nick has become known across our community and beyond for his creative cocktails, top-tier service, and zero proof offerings that leave little, if anything, to be desired. His reputation became so revered that he started his own consulting company, Mixed by Matio, to help new and established restaurants and bars not only offer great drinks, but do so in a way that's efficient and profitable. Support the podcast,...
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Rasta Pops creator Iuri Hart Santos| S10E18
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A staple at Food Truck Friday, Pridefest, and community events all over town, Rasta Pop's Brazilian fusion pops are a crowd favorite anywhere they go. Started by Iuri Hart Santos and his wife Linda, they use all natural ingredients and crank out delicious flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Milk & Cookies, and Mango Chili Lime in small batches. Iuri also speaks on his extensive experience teaching Capoeira! Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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Heartwork Brewing & Sandy's Pizza with Jeff Browne & Sandy Moore | S10E17
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A couple of years ago we had Aubrey and Dan from Heartwork Brewing on the podcast to talk about their incredible beer offerings. Now we have the other owner, Jeff Browne, along with Sandy Moore, to chat about their delicious, expanded food menu! Pizza with dough made in house every day, fresh salads using local produce, and apps/desserts that are sure to start your meal off on the right foot, or end things on a high note. Learn about Jeff's extensive industry experience, including the old Yogi's, and the store behind the beloved Sandy's Pizza! Support the podcast, join our...
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Stone Belt & Noe Limits w/ Breanne Siniard & Mary Ellen Noe | S10E16
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Established in 1958, Stonebelt provides resources and support so individuals with disabilities can participate fully in our community. They're the oldest and largest agency of its kind in south-central Indiana. Breanne Siniard speaks on her role as the Director of Employment with Stonebelt, and Mary Ellen Noe also joins us to share about Noe Limits, her new organization that also empowers individuals to find long-term employment through inclusive and and supportive workforce solutions. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original...
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Macros & Nutrients owners Mike Downey, Nick Potts, and Chris Potts | S10E15
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From the coal mines of Southern Indiana to opening up their own supplement store, Mike Downey, Nick Potts, and Chris Potts are carving their own path to success. Macros & Nutrition not only sells supplements but also carries pre-made meals, an extensive protein shake bar, peptides, and free body composition scans. Support the podcast, join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: Original theme song by Lew Bruno
info_outlineBiz fries, IU games, and a history dating back to 1927, Nick's English Hut is the epitome of a Bloomington institution. Gregg "Rags" Rago started in the kitchen at 19 years old back in 1978 and has worked his way up through the ranks to his current role as owner of this beloved establishment. He catches us up on the history of the beloved fries, Osteria Rago, and what lies ahead for this local gem.
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Original theme song by Lew Bruno