20 Best Northwest Indiana Podcasts (US Region)
Northwest Indiana Podcasts
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Export Contact List1. Art On The Air
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ART ON THE AIR is an hour-long radio show / podcast that opens with a short interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues to the long-form feature interview portion. Guests include individual artists, photographers, gallery owner/curators, festival sponsors, authors, the shakers and movers in NW Indiana, Chicago and beyond vibrant art, theater, and music scene, plus much more. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, owner of The Nest in Michigan City.MORE Category Art, Theater, Music
Hosts Ester Golden, Larry A Brechner
Producer/Network Larry A Brechner | Ester Golden
Email ****@brech.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 1.8KTwitter 111 Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. Great News with GreatNews.Life
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Good news matters. It's just that simple. GreatNews.Life Executive Director Jenny Craig-Brown and Founder Chris Mahlmann sit down with Region residents to feature the poignant, heart-felt stories and life experiences that help make everyone better. Listen on to hear everything that makes the Region and its residents worth following!MORE Category Community, News, Uplifting Stories
Hosts Jenny Craig-Brown, Chris Mahlmann
Producer/Network GreatNews.Life
Email ****@greatnews.life
Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Facebook 4.6KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 478 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Eye on the Arts - Radio
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Join host Dave Mika as he explores the arts and entertainment of Northwest Indiana each week in Eye on the Arts.
Category Arts, Entertainment, Culture
Host David Mika
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 5.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 8 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
4. Art on the Air
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Art on the Air is an hour-long radio show that opens with a short Spotlight Interview about local art events in Northwest Indiana's three county area, then continues with a long-form Feature Interview. Hosts are Larry A Brechner, long-time musical theater director, photographic artist, and arts organization board member, and Ester Golden, artist and gallery owner of The Nest in Michigan City.MORE Category Arts, Events, Local Community
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Facebook 5.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 59 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
5. Regionally Speaking Podcast
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Addressing the most important local issues facing the Region during a daily hour of stimulating conversation with local news-makers.
Category Local Issues, News, Governance
Producer/Network Tom Maloney, Dee Dotson
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Facebook 5.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. All About the Girls
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This podcast is a supplement to the already popular Northwest Indiana event All About the Girls. Now you can hear from the amazing women that surround us all year round! Tune in as host Jenny Craig-Brown interviews some amazing, inspiring, and influential women and learn all about what makes them successful, smile, and laugh. We hope this will help ignite even more enthusiasm and ongoing motivation! MORE Category Community, Events, Inspirational Stories
Host Jenny Craig-Brown
Producer/Network GreatNews.Life & Jenny Craig-Brown
Email ****@GreatNews.Life
Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 4.6KTwitter 1.6KInstagram 478 Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. Tasty 219
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The NWI food podcast. Covering all things local. Restaurants, breweries, and anything else tasty!
Category Food, Restaurants, Local Culture
Producer/Network Tasty 219
Email ****@gmail.com
Location Indiana, United States
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7Facebook 2.9KInstagram 1.4K Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Many Cones, Based On True Crime
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Many Cones is a podcast novel based on true crime. The murders inspiring this crime fiction took place 30 miles from Chicago in Northwest Indiana, and captivated the area from the initial brutal crime scene all the way through and beyond discovery of a shockingly bizarre motive.MORE Category Crime History, Human Psychology, Mystery and Suspense
Producer/Network Steve Lustina
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 34 Avg Length 12 min Format Short form Since Mar 2021 Get Email Contact
9. Let's Eat, with Chef Nick
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'Let's Eat, With Chef Nick' celebrates the world of food in Northwest Indiana. Chef Nick brings in a diverse group of eateries and drinkeries in the Region, celebrating all of the tastes of the Region.You can be part of the conversation, and WIN giftcards, when you call-in at 219-769-9577.MORE Category Food, Culture, Local businesses
Host Nick Liapes
Producer/Network Chef Nick
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4Facebook 15.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
10. Let's Eat, with Chef Nick
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'Let's Eat, With Chef Nick' celebrates the world of food in Northwest Indiana. Chef Nick brings in a diverse group of eateries and drinkeries in the Region, celebrating all of the tastes of the Region.You can be part of the conversation, and WIN giftcards, when you call-in at 219-769-9577.MORE Category Culture, Travel Experiences, Local Gastronomy
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Facebook 5.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
11. Double J Podcast
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Sports Podcast in Northwest Indiana, bringing the latest sports and news
Category Sports, News, Regional updates
Producer/Network Double J Podcast
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
12. Dion's Daily Dose
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Located in Northwest Indiana, Dion's Daily Dose brings you down to earth conversations with real people, community leaders, candidates, and more. News (local, state, and more), community happenings, and local business reviews.Follow Dion's Daily Dose on Social at:FacebookX ( Twitter)YouTubeRumbleTwitchLinkedInCheck out the website at: DionBergeron.com or DionsDailyDose.com.If you would like to help us keep the show going, please go to our Patreon.Be part of the conversation and email Dion at: ****@DionBergeron.com.MORE Category Community, Local News, Business
Producer/Network Dion Bergeron
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact
13. 219 GreenConnect
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Host Kathy Sipple features guests from Northwest Indiana's green community. Topics include natural health, local food, sustainable business leaders & more.
Category Environmental Advocacy, Sustainable Living, Community Initiatives
Email ****@219greenconnect.com
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Facebook 1.2KTwitter 760 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
14. Eye on the Arts
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Join host John Cain as he explores the arts and entertainment of Northwest Indiana each week in Eye on the Arts.
Category Culture, Arts, Entertainment
Email ****@lakeshorepublicmedia.org
Location Merrillville, Indiana, United States
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Facebook 5.8KTwitter 3.9KInstagram 1.9K Avg Length 6 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact
15. 219 GreenConnect
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Host Kathy Sipple features guests from Northwest Indiana's green community. Topics include natural health, local food, sustainable business leaders & more.
Category Environmental Issues, Sustainability, Community and Legislation
Email ****@blogtalkradio.com
Location Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Estimated listeners
Facebook 1.2KTwitter 760 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
16. Too Fat Fox
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Two guys just reviewing Northwest Indiana restaurants, beers, and bands.
Category Restaurants, Beers, Bands
Producer/Network Jim & Roger
Estimated listeners
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
17. Get Green Northwest Indiana. Lawn Care Solutions with Steve Daly
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Welcome to Get Green Northwest Indiana, Your home for lawn care solutions with Steve Daly. In each podcast, you'll learn the secret tips for growing healthy, green grass & best-practice solutions for watering, weed and feed, aeration, and mowing. For lawn care tools, charts, tables, blogs, and community pages with local support, visit: https://perma-green.com/MORE Category Lawn Care, Gardening, Regional Landscaping Solutions
Producer/Network Jim Jano / Steve Daly
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
Show Hosts and Producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | |
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| Ester Golden | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-on-the-air | 23 | Female | |
| Larry A Brechner | Co Host | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/art-on-the-air | 23 | Male | |
| Jenny Craig-Brown | Co Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/996163 | 1 | Female | |
| Chris Mahlmann | Co Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/996163 | 1 | Male | |
| David Mika | Host | lakeshorepublicmedia.org/podcast/eye-on-the-arts | Male | ||
| Jenny Craig-Brown | Host | feeds.buzzsprout.com/936124 | 1 | Female | |
| Nick Liapes | Host | lakeshorepublicmedia.org/podcast/lets-eat-with-chef-nick | 4 | Male | |
| Steve Lustina | manycones.buzzsprout.com | 22 | Male | ||
| Tasty 219 | tasty219.com | 20 | |||
| Dee Dotson | lakeshorepublicmedia.org/show/regionally-speaking | 17 | |||
| Double J Podcast | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/Lakecentralmedia | 15 | |||
| Ramesh Unni | manycones.buzzsprout.com | 7 |
See Also
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