Indy Pod Theater, a podcast dedicated to presenting, preserving, and sharing the work of Indiana playwrights and actors offers its debut production: "Rita from Across the Street" by Lou Harry.About "Rita from Across the Street":Set in a New

Finding Our Rhythm

Feb 6th, 2020 1h 50m

Are you ready for the Oscars? What were the best movies of 2019? Host Lou Harry, movie critic Evan Dossey and media expert Ed Wenck discuss (and sometimes disagree). Nothing in this episode went as planned. Our featured guest, acclaimed drum

Lou Harry's Cultural Update Jan. - Feb. 2020

Jan 22nd, 2020 10m 22s

Lou Harry offers recommendations for cultural events taking place in and around Central Indiana mid-January to mid-February 2020.Recorded live in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pub in Indianapolis, January 19, 2020 as part of Lou Harry G

Lou Harry's Cultural Update 11/19 to 1/20

Nov 19th, 2019 3m 48s

Lou Harry offers recommendations for cultural events taking place in and around Central Indiana mid-November 2019 to early January 2020.Recorded live in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pub in Indianapolis, November 17, 2019 before Indy Po

Wildstylin'

Nov 4th, 2019 1h 31m

Lou Harry welcomes Indianapolis hip hop producer, photographer and community leader Wildstyle DaProducer who brings with him one of his main musical collaborators, rapper Pope Adrian Bless (accompanied by guitarist Grim).Comedian, writer, dire

Storytime with Jim Ansaldo

Oct 24th, 2019 8m 19s

Improv comic Jim Ansaldo's take on a beloved children's story. This segment is pulled from Episode 10 of Lou Harry Gets Real - "The Golden Palace." Recorded before a live audience, September 15, 2019, in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pu

Lou Harry's Cultural Update Mid-Oct. to Mid-Nov. 2019

Oct 22nd, 2019 6m 59s

Here Lou Harry and co-host Daryl Hollonquest Jr. offer recommendations for cultural events happening around Central Indiana mid-October to mid-November. Lou also announces new plans for the show in 2020 -- quarterly live play readings. We hel

The Golden Palace

Oct 14th, 2019 1h 36m

In this Lou Harry Gets Real we celebrate the show's first anniversary with interview guest Shannon Forsell, Artistic Director & CEO of the nationally-recognized Cabaret, an arts organization that promotes and elevates the cabaret art form. L

Lou Harry's Cultural Update Mid-Sept to Mid-Oct 2019

Sep 18th, 2019 10m 28s

Lou Harry and show guests Shannon Forsell and Jim Ansaldo offer recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana mid-September to mid-October 2019. Lou also makes an exciting announcement about new plans for the show coming l

Battista, Buffett & City Development

Sep 10th, 2019 1h 25m

This episode of Lou Harry Gets Real features Tom Battista, Jimmy Buffett's stage manager, Indy restauranteur and cultural visionary. The charming old time music group The Half Step Sisters deliver jaunty and sweet performances of four songs.

Dreams Come True

Aug 30th, 2019 2m 55s

In this snippet from an earlier Lou Harry's Cultural Update podcast, actress / multi-hyphenate Paige Scott brings down the house with her special take on a rock classic.Paige's performance is too precious to leave buried in a time-sensitive po

Lou Harry's Cultural Update August - September 2019

Aug 13th, 2019 11m 14s

Lou Harry and his guests Tom Battista and Paige Scott offer recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana mid-August to mid-September 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pub in Indianapolis, August

Lou Harry's Cultural Update June - July 2019

Jun 11th, 2019 3m 47s

Lou Harry offers recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana June - July 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pub in Indianapolis, June 9, 2019 as part of the Lou Harry Gets Real Bloomsday show.

Fuel for Thought

May 3rd, 2019 1h 28m

Lou welcomes former Indianapolis mayor Greg Ballard and singer-songwriter Cam Melton. Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra executive / improv artist Beth Outland co-hosts.In this episode Mayor Ballard and Lou discuss the human and economic costs th

Lou Harry's Cultural Update April - May 2019

Apr 17th, 2019 3m 38s

Lou Harry and guests offer recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana mid-April to mid-May 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room above the Aristocrat Pub in Indy, April 14, 2019, as part of Lou Harry Gets Real Episode

What about a building moves you?

Mar 27th, 2019 1h 33m

What About a Building Moves You? features Richard McCoy, Director of Landmark Columbus, an organization dedicated to caring for the design heritage of the architectural Mecca known as Columbus, Indiana. Sarah Grain (accompanied by Doug Sauter

Lou Harry's Cultural Update mid-March to mid-April 2019

Mar 12th, 2019 6m 51s

Lou Harry and guests offer recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana mid-March to mid-April 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room, March 10, 2019, as part of Lou Harry Gets Real Episode 7.

Science Fiction & Fact

Feb 16th, 2019 1h 23m

Lou Harry Gets Real is a mix of insightful conversation, improv comedy and music, featuring award-winning journalist, author, playwright, and comedian Lou Harry.This episode, Science Fiction & Fact, features acclaimed Middle Reader / Young Adu

Lou Harry's Cultural Update Feb - March 2019

Feb 13th, 2019 4m 10s

Lou Harry offers recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana mid-February to mid-March 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room, February 10, 2019, as part of Lou Harry Gets Real Episode 6.

Reimaging & Rebuilding

Jan 27th, 2019 1h 34m

Lou Harry Gets Real is a mix of insightful conversation, improv comedy and music, featuring award-winning journalist, author, playwright, and comedian Lou Harry.This episode, Reimaging & Rebuilding, features community leader Brian Payne, presi

Lou Harry's Cultural Update Jan - Feb 2019

Jan 17th, 2019 5m 28s

Lou Harry (and friends) offer recommendations for cultural events taking place in Central Indiana in late January - mid-February 2019. Recorded live in the Oxford Room, January 13, 2019, as part of Lou Harry Gets Real Episode 5.

Back Home Again

Dec 14th, 2018 1h 38m

Lou's final episode of the 2018 season features hyphenated guests. Actors - musical performers Tim Grimm and Jan Lucas, join with the show's co-host actor-comedian Jason Adams.Tim Grimm and Jan Lucas, both successful film, TV and stage actors,

Lou Harry's Cultural Update December 2018

Nov 28th, 2018 7m 22s

Lou Harry and guests / audience members from the live taping of his November episode of Lou Harry Gets Real offer suggestions for cultural events taking place in December in Central Indiana. Get in the know from the people who know.

Crowd Pleasers

Nov 5th, 2018 1h 24m

Maestro Jack Everly, Principal Pops Conductor of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, joins host Lou Harry for this episode, "Crowd Pleasers." The two discuss Jack's start on Broadway, and his experience conducting for the American Ballet Theat

Lou Harry's Cultural Update 10-25-18

Oct 25th, 2018 4m 12s

Lou Harry's recommendations for cultural events in the Indianapolis area over the next two weekends, including a number of spooky Halloween-themed shows. Recorded live during Lou's 10-21-18 episode of "Lou Harry Gets Real," at the Aristocrat Pu