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Justin Bland looks back on the history of Made Man Improv
December 17, 2025
Justin Bland is the creator and host of Made Man Improv, a popular improv comedy showcase based in Indianapolis. Under his direction, Made Man Improv has built a loyal audience and a recognizable brand within the local arts scene. But after years of sold-out performances, Bland is ending the Made Man Improv series this month. In this conversation with WFYI’s Kyle Long, Bland looks back on the history of Made Man Improv.
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Ricky Skaggs discusses Christmas music, The Grand Ole Opry and the legacy of Bill Monroe
December 10, 2025
Listen to a conversation with the virtuoso multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and bandleader,...
40 Indiana guitarists every Hoosier should know: Evansville, Indiana’s Jackie Clark
December 10, 2025
This is the first edition of a new Cultural Manifesto segment titled “40 Indiana Guitar...
ARCHIVES: A Tribute to Vivian Carter
December 4, 2025
This archived episode from 2021 pays tribute to one of the co-founders of the legendary Vee-Jay...
Indiana composer Landon Caldwell on his explorations in experimental sound
December 3, 2025
Landon Caldwell is a multidisciplinary artist and composer based in Indianapolis. His music...
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month
November 26, 2025
Listen to a special episode celebrating National Native American Heritage Month. Learn how...
ARCHIVE: Felix Contreras, host of NPR's Alt Latino
November 19, 2025
Host of NPR's Alt Latino Felix Contreras talks with Kyle Long about Latino identity and what...
Juan Díes of Sones de México Ensemble reflects on his Indiana roots
November 19, 2025
Listen to an interview with Juan Díes, a Grammy-nominated musician, educator, and folklorist...
John Green on his new book, public media, and his Indianapolis roots
November 12, 2025
Listen to an interview with John Green, an award-winning author and YouTuber, discussing his...
FEATURE: Cherish Love portrays Sister Rosetta Tharpe in 'Marie & Rosetta.'
November 11, 2025
Cherish Love, an award-winning performer, is Sister Rosetta Tharpe in the Indiana Repertory...
Exploring PASIC - The Percussive Arts Society International Conventio
November 6, 2025
Take a deep dive into the world of PASIC during its 50th edition, PASIC 50, held in Indianapolis....
ARCHIVE: Herman 'Butch' Slaughter
November 5, 2025
Kyle Long features Echoes of Indiana Avenue co-host Herman 'Butch' Slaughter on this short...
Bernie Sanders and AOC in Terre Haute for the Eugene V. Debs Awards Ceremony
October 29, 2025
Recently, Terre Haute, Indiana welcomed two of the nation’s most prominent political...
Celebrating Sister Rosetta Tharpe with the cast of IRT’s “Marie and Rosetta”
October 29, 2025
Hear interviews with members of the cast and creative team behind the Indianapolis Repertory...
“Mr. Science” Brad Garton on his roots in Indiana punk and his work in computer music
October 22, 2025
Listen to an interview with the keyboardist, composer, and computer music pioneer Brad Garton....
Ailsa Chang on the importance of supporting public media
October 15, 2025
Listen to an interview with NPR’s Ailsa Chang; she recently spoke with WFYI’s Kyle...
Breaking Through: revisiting the post-punk legacy of Bloomington’s Sally’s Dream
October 15, 2025
In 1983, four Bloomington musicians — Chrissie Dickinson, Cynthia Hammond, Jenny Davis,...
Aida Cuevas looks back on 50 years of singing to Mexico
October 8, 2025
Aida Cuevas is an iconic Mexican singer celebrated as The Queen of Ranchera Music. She has...
Journalist Jude Noel says “Indy is next”
October 8, 2025
Jude Noel is a music journalist and critic whose work has appeared in Pitchfork, The Fader,...
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