Episode 16 - Jason Whitney (Freezefest)

01/03/20 • 34 min

Chainsaws, blow torches, beer, and 600 pounds of ice—where do we sign up? In episode 16, Pete kicks off the new year with Jason Whitney, the Associate Vice President of IU Ventures and one of the masterminds behind Bloomington’s inaugural Freezefest. Say goodbye to the post-holiday blues and winter doldrums with our community’s first ever winter festival from January 6-11. Master ice sculptors, a chili cook-off, interactive games, and more make this a can’t-miss event for the whole family.

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Episode 15 - Justin Loveless

Justin Loveless is an entrepreneur, a self-proclaimed cheeseburger connoisseur, and one of the biggest ice purveyors in town (really). Perhaps most notably, Justin is a co-owner of the beloved Chocolate Moose and has a reputation for giving jobs to individuals who are looking for a second chance. In episode 15, Pete sits with Justin to talk about the history of “The Moose”, some of the weirdest bets he’s had to settle about an enigmatic basement, and the importance of bringing ice cream to community events.

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Episode 17 - Fred Glass

Fred Glass is no stranger to the public eye: He’s a former lawyer, served as chief of staff to Governor Evan Bayh, and is currently serving as the Athletics Director for Indiana University. However, Glass will enthusiastically tell you that first and foremost he’s a proud grandfather of four girls and as of the new year, one grandson. In episode 17, Pete and Fred chat over Swing-In pizza about what it’s like to be a student athlete in the age of social media and what’s in store for Glass when he retires at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.