Uncle Dan's Story Hour

Take a step back in time with author and screenwriter, Dan Wakefield and his friends for Uncle Dan’s Story Hour. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern. Hear stories about Dan’s hit novel and movie “Going All The Way”, attending Shortridge in the 50s, and his friendship with Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Uncle Dan invites us into his world and his love affair with Indianapolis.

Episode 9 - Racism

On this episode of Uncle Dan’s Story Hour, “Racism”. Writer Dan Wakefield and Guest Host Cy Bennett of Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, talk with powerful guests Tasha Jones, Author Aleta Hodge, Cindy Booth of Child Advocates, and Pam Blivens-Hinkle of Spirit and Place. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, (July 10, 2017)

Episode 8 - New York in the 50s

On this episode of Uncle Dan’s Story Hour, “New York in the 50s” Writer Dan Wakefield and Host Will Higgins of the Indy Star talk with composer/musician David Amram about living in New York in the 50s and what it was like to collaborate with Jack Kerouac. Recorded live at the Jazz Kitchen. (June 5, 2017)

Episode 7 - The Hollywood Years

On this episode of Uncle Dan's Story Hour, Hollywood. Writer Dan Wakefield and Host Will Higgins of the Indy Star talk about Dan's experiences writing for an acclaimed TV series, and dating muse, artist, and writer Eve Babitz. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, May 8 2017

Episode 6 - The Home Front during WWII

On this episode of Uncle Dan’s Story Hour. The Home Front in WWII. Writer Dan Wakefield, Host Will Higgins of the Indy Star talk with guests about their experience at home in Indy during WWII and 3 Japanese American women recall what it was like in the internment camps. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, March 6 2017

Episode 5 - The Continuing Struggle for Racial Equity

Dan talks about his experience covering the Emmett Till trial in 1955 and his friendship with James Baldwin. Special guests Pat Payne, Phyllis Boyd, and Bill Hampton join Dan Wakefield and Will Higgins to discuss the state of race relations in the U.S., with a focus on conditions here in Indianapolis. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, February 6, 2017

Episode 4 - Creativity and Madness

On this episode of Uncle Dan's Story Hour, "Creativity and Madness" with writer Dan Wakefield, and renowned author and pediatrician, Dr. Mark Vonnegut. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, January 2, 2017.

Episode 3 - Seekers of the Spirit

On this episode of Uncle Dan’s Story Hour. Seekers of the Spirit. Writer Dan Wakefield, Guest host Anne Ryder, Butler University Professor and author Hilene Flanzbaum, and Managing Director of the Desmond Tutu Center Waseema Ali, share personal stories of spirituality and faith. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, November 21, 2016

Episode 2 - Writing in Dangerous Places

On this episode of Uncle Dan's Story hour, Writing from Dangerous places. Writer Dan Wakefield and his friends, Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star and author Doug Wissing, share stories while on assignment in the Middle East about playing tennis with a high ranking Iraqi general, and interviewing Golda Meier. Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, September 19, 2016

Episode One - Coming Home

On this episode of Uncle Dan's Story Hour, Coming Home. Writer Dan Wakefield and Host, Will Higgins of the Indianapolis Star, discuss Dan's hit novel "Going All the Way". Recorded live at the legendary Red Key Tavern, August 15, 2016