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Episode 1907
Original air date: 1/19/2009
Bella Pizzeria
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| Description: | Size matters this trip as we visit Bella Pizzeria on Indianapolis' north side, where they will be happy to cook you up the city's largest pizza, 30-inches in diameter and capable of feeding a dozen grown men. |
| Credits: | Jim Simmons |
| Location: | Indianapolis |
| Contact: | Bella Pizzeria
3855 East 96th Street
(317) 569-9211 |
Where All Roads Lead to Bluegrass
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| Description: | Kentucky may be the birthplace of bluegrass music, but its home is right here in Indiana—most specifically in Beanblossom, which occupies a rare place in the geography of the state. You see, most Hoosiers don't know where it is. But ask music fans all over the world and they can find it on a map in a heartbeat. |
| Credits: | Aric Hartvig |
| Location: | Beanblossom |
| Contact: | http://www.beanblossom.com/ |
Boiled or Barbequed?
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| Description: | There's many a shrimp aficionado who would willing to do anything to satisfy their craving for crustacean. But would they be willing to mud wrestle for it? Because that's what dozens on otherwise-sane Hoosiers do in the fall when Connor Shrimp Farm in Monrovia drains its boggy ponds. It's every man for himself in a shrimp-gathering free-for-all. |
| Credits: | Jerold Prince |
| Location: | Monrovia |
| Contact: | Connor Shrimp Farm
6349 Baltimore Road
Monrovia, IN 46157
http://www.connorshrimpfarm.com/ |
Radio Magic
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| Description: | Next, we're going to tell you about a fellowship of the airwaves that started 'way back 1914. Only this year, it has a little friendly competition to boot. Last fall, members of the Indianapolis Radio Club took to the hills in Morgan and Johnson counties to see which team could make contact with the most folks in the farthest away places. In an era of cellphones and Ipods, using the shortwave might seem a bit old-fashioned. But oldtimes is what we celebrate on our little show. And as you'll see, when you're talking to like-minded hams across the country, the result can be magic. |
| Credits: | Twila Snyder |
| Location: | Morgan and Johnson counties |
| Contact: | http://www.indyradioclub.org/ |
Behind- the-Scenes at 'This Old House'
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| Description: | So, got a little sediment in your drinking water? Maybe rust-colored spots on some laundry? Sounds to me like you need a new water filter. But who you gonna call? Well, a Greenwood couple tried their luck with PBS's "Ask This Old House." And lo and behold, guess who showed up on their doorstep! |
| Credits: | Jim Simmons |
| Location: | Greenwood |
Mint Condition
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| Description: | Did you know that Indiana was once the Mint Capital of the World? And we haven't slipped much, clocking in these days at the third or fourth (depending on whose survey you read) largest provider of mint to candy companies around the globe. You might not have known it, but the good people of North Judson have taken it to heart. You're invited to the 31st Annual Mint Parade. And we'll conclude this segment by toasting a mint julep in the parade's honor. |
| Credits: | Scott "The Hungry Hoosier" Hutcheson |
| Location: | North Judson |
| Contact: | The North Judson Mint Festival is held in June. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for 2009 dates. |
Real Men
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| Description: | So, all you ladies out there? What's your definition of a real man? Some of you told us that "real men dust when you ask them." Others thought that "a real man takes care of his family." And still another quipped that "real men are pushovers." Well, you're all wrong. That's because, according to Indianapolis' popular Celtic band "Highland Reign," you can always spot a real man because—"real men wear kilts." |
| Credits: | Jim Simmons |
| Location: | Indianapolis |
| Contact: | http://www.highlandreign.com/ |
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