The whole cast of characters join us to give their advice on how to get out and get involved in the community. From chairing a board to just volunteering, the city needs you!

Episode 9: The Big Game™

Mar 30th, 2018 50m 25s

We've come full circle. From a sleepy city who's sidewalks rolled up at five to Super Bowl host.Hear Stories from: Michael Browning, Greg Fennig, & Allison Melangton

Episode 8: Fireside Chat With Mayor Ballard

Mar 30th, 2018 37m 12s

Former Mayor Greg Ballard joins Blaine and Jeff to talk about how much the city changed between when he originally moved back to Indianapolis through the end of his time in office.

Episode 7: Indy On The World Stage

Mar 30th, 2018 48m 9s

Fidel Castro! Secret Meetings! A horse arrested! The story behind the 1987 Pan American Games.Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, Tom King, Sandy Knapp, Allison Melangton, Mark Miles, Jim Morris, & Sid Weedman

Episode 6: The Day The Band Died

Mar 30th, 2018 32m 36s

The stadium didn't stay empty for long. The city worked tirelessly to convince the NFL to give Indianapolis an expansion team. Then, they got a phone call from Baltimore that would change their entire strategy (and upset a band).Hear stories f

Episode 5: Upgrading the Convention Center

Mar 30th, 2018 40m 21s

The convention center needs an upgrade. We have a pretty good idea on how to do that, but it involves building a football stadium with no football team. Who in their right mind would approve that?Hear stories from: Tom King, John Krauss, Mark

Episode 4: National Sports Festival

Mar 30th, 2018 32m 15s

Now that Indianapolis has created the first Sports Corporation in the country and build a shiny new Arena, it's time to show off our accomplishments to the country by hosting the National Sports Festival. Little did we know that this was the sp

Episode 3: Moving the Pacers

Mar 30th, 2018 34m 3s

The Indiana Pacers were one of the most successful franchises in the history of the ABA, but found the transition to the NBA as well as finding a new owner challenging. At the same time, the city saw the need to move the team to the center of t

Episode 2: Bye Bye AAU, Hello Indiana Sports Corp

Mar 30th, 2018 39m 15s

With the AAU being disbanded and sports needing a new home as they governed themselves, Indianapolis saw an opportunity and created the Indiana Sports Corp, enticing multiple sports HQs to plant their flags in the city.Hear stories from: Ted B

Episode 1: Welcome to the Hidden Indy Podcast!

Mar 30th, 2018 44m 54s

Welcome to the Hidden Indy Podcast! What exactly started the boom to move Indianapolis from Indian-no-place to one of the top 10 convention cities in America and a Super Bowl Host?Hear stories from: Ted Boehm, John Krauss, Tom King, Mark Mile

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