Do you think Indiana is a flyover state in the middle of the U.S. with just corn and basketball? Are you wrong or are you right? Find out by listening to Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez, stand-up comedians who were born and raised in Indiana, as they discuss the stereotypes, jokes and myths about Indiana with special guests who help them try to defend the Hoosier state.
Defending Indiana
Claim This Podcastby Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez
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38 episodes
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Do you think Indiana is a flyover state in the middle of the U.S. with just corn and basketball? Are you wrong or are you right? Find out by listening to Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez, stand-up comedians who were born and raised in Indiana, as they discuss the stereotypes, jokes and myths about Indiana with special guests who help them try to defend the Hoosier state.
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Recent Episodes
December 31, 2025
Indiana: The Center of the Universe in 2025!
In our Season Four Finale, we break down the surprising, inspiring and unexpected delights that came out of Indiana in 2025 proving, once again, that you should never dismiss the Hoosier State. We touch upon Indiana University Football, the Heisman Trophy Winner, and Democracy! Joined by our guest and sound editor, Michael Miltenberger, we share our favorite things that impacted not only Indiana but, just maybe, the entire nation. Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana ...
June 4, 2025
Having The Sex Talk with Dr. Justin Garcia of the Kinsey Institute
Colleen and Janice interview Dr. Justin Garcia about the Kinsey Institute's history, sex research, relationships, dating apps, and sex education, providing insights into human sexuality.
April 17, 2024
Kurt Vonnegut - Hoosier Icon
<p>Kurt Vonnegut, one of the greatest American writers of all time, was a Hoosier! Colleen and Janice go deep into discussing the life and work of Vonnegut with special guest, Chris Lafave, curator for the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. <br/><br/>Guest: Chris Lafave is the curator for the Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library, located in Indianapolis, Indiana. </p><p>Chris has been studying and speaking about Kurt Vonnegut for over a decade, and has spoken at book festivals, schools and prisons about Kurt's life story and his influence on American culture and our world. Mr. Lafave has always been proud to represent an organization dedicated to maintaining the ideals and memory of a man novelist Jay McInerney once described as "a satirist with a heart, a moralist with a whoopee cushion." <br/><br/>14:09 Interview starts<br/>15:15 Vonnegut history in Indiana<br/>20:20 Education and early career<br/>28:40 Vonnegut and social media<br/>30:00 Vonnegut Museum and Library<br/>39:22 First Amendment Advocacy<br/><br/> Hosts: Colleen Brennan and Janice V. Rodriguez<br/> Co-Producers: Colleen Brennan, Janice V. Rodriguez, Michael Miltenberger<br/> Theme Music: Michael Miltenberger<br/> Sound Editing: Michael Miltenberger</p><p><b>Stay in Touch with Defending Indiana<br/></b><a href='mailto:defendingindiana@gmail.com'>defendingindiana@gmail.com</a><br/><a href='https://defendingindianapodcast.com/'>Defending Indiana Website</a><br/><a href='https://facebook.com/defendingindiana'>Defending Indiana on Facebook</a><br/><a href='https://instagram.com/defendingindiana'>Defending Indiana on Instagram</a><br/><a href='https://twitter.com/defendinginpod'>Defending Indiana on Twitter</a></p>
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