Where We Landed is a podcast that recognizes our whole history told by the individuals that live and love this small Indiana County. Grant County is home to about 62,000 people, each holding a unique story as to how they landed here...in the middle of north central Indiana. We are collecting and sharing those stories.
Episodes
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Alex Huskey
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
Thursday Nov 10, 2022
In studio today, Scott, Kylie, & Alicia welcome Alex Huskey, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Community College Marion Campus. Alex shares how he landed in Marion, basically on a fulfilled promise, that if he got a job they would stay. Listen in as he shares his journey from behavioral health to law enforcement to being a D.A.R.E officer in the schools to discovering his passion for education.
BONUS- Is this the episode that Scott gets a “W”? Tune in to find out!
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Gabi Bradley
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Thursday Nov 03, 2022
Today we welcome Gabi Bradley- the Gabi in Gabriella’s Old Time Pizza in Gas City! Listen in as she shares how she loves the Hallmark-esque feel and the slower pace of life in Grant County. Gabi shares some breaking news of new business ventures coming to Main Street Gas City and encourages budding entrepreneurs to find a seasoned mentor.
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Eric Marshall
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Thursday Oct 27, 2022
Scott, Kylie, and Iris welcome their friend Eric Marshall to today’s show. He describes himself as a kid that grew up on Nebraska Street with a family that loved Marion. This love helped him cultivate an appreciation for his hometown. A photojournalist and business owner, listen to Eric’s story and take his advice to heart - “If you can’t dance in your own yard, where can you dance?”
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Dennis Roach
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Thursday Oct 20, 2022
Today the team welcomes Dennis Roach, a boomerang to Gas City & Grant County. Dennis has spent the last 31 years giving back and loves planning events - from Boomtown and Bacon Fest to being the mastermind behind Gas City Concerts in the Park. Listen in as he shares his love of music, how he learned to pull the best out of volunteers, and his challenge to the community to give more and take less.
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Ryan Kellermeyer
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Alicia, Scott, and Kylie chat with Ryan Kellermeyer. A Grant County Boomerang, Ryan graduated from Madison-Grant and took flight to Philly where he found a passion for neighborhood revitalization and engagement. Like many, family and new opportunities called him back to Grant County. He and his wife live in Marion and found a way to trick people into being their friends and helping them start a neighborhood garden.
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Carla Tucker
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Thursday Oct 06, 2022
Kylie and Iris are back in studio with Scott, as they welcome Carla Tucker. Carla made her way to Grant County from South Dakota and has remained - Marion is her home. Carla has given her time to many places- Meals on Wheels, Girl Scouts, Chamber Ambassadors, Civic Theatre and CSA. She shares “5 ingredients to make me happy” which include get involved, visit festivals, sing, go to live theatre, and tutor a student.
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Alicia Hazelwood
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Thursday Sep 29, 2022
Today, Scott and Kirk put co-host Alicia Hazelwood in the hot seat! Listen in to learn more about Alicia, her background, and why she loves Grant County.
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Sarah Farmer
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Thursday Sep 22, 2022
Alicia, Scott, and Kirk sit down today with a dynamic leader from our community, Dr. Sarah Farmer. Sarah shares her story of her childhood split between Pennsylvania and South Carolina and how it ultimately led her to Marion with stops along the way at Emory and Yale. Dr. Farmer's passion community is evident and you will not want to miss this conversation!
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Gabe Delgado
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Thursday Sep 15, 2022
Today, Alicia and Kirk chat with Marion lover Gabe Delgado. From the MHS class of ’98 (the best class if you ask Alicia!) to being a rapper, father, short-time professional golfer and community advocate. We learn how laughter and finding your people is the key to a happy life.
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Birthday Bonus Episode with Melody Warnick!
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Friday Sep 09, 2022
Today, we've got something a little different. As a first birthday present from us to you, we've got a conversation between friend of the podcast Evan Gilmore and one of our favorite authors, Melody Warnick! Recorded during Melody's visit to Grant County for BLOOM2022, they discuss finding home wherever you are as well as some practical tips on falling in love with where you live!