On today’s show I sat down with Fabian Rodriguez, founder of Culture Collaborative Media, and Jared Byczko, CEO of Myriad Fitness & Yoga, who also co-founded the influential Drink Culture Podcast.

We explore how the podcast grew from humble beginnings in the Indianapolis craft beer scene to becoming a key storyteller for the city's entrepreneurial and business community.

They share milestones including their partnership with HI-FI for live podcasts, the importance of connecting with local businesses, and even being honored with a dedicated Drink Culture Day by Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett.

We also discuss the challenges they faced during the pandemic and ideas for potential future projects, including a listener-involved format for uncovering untold local stories.

If you like this episode and want to hear more Get IN. episodes where I interview Hoosiers making a difference, visit getindiana.com/podcast. 

You are going to learn about:

• The Launch and Evolution of the Drink Culture Podcast 

• Podcast Milestones and Local Connections

• The Importance of Effective Storytelling

Thank you to our partners:
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Check out these great clips from the show:
01:14 Guest Introduction: Fabian Rodriguez and Jared Byczko
01:54 The Origins of Drink Culture
02:45 Challenges and Growth in Podcasting
04:59 Shifting Focus to Business Stories
06:54 Building a Community and Brand
11:30 Live Events and Community Impact
33:28 The Decision to End Drink Culture
40:53 Reflecting on the Decision to End the Podcast
42:36 The Financial Side of Podcasting
43:33 Challenges of Local Podcasting
49:25 Potential Revival and New Ideas
01:03:00 The Importance of Connections in Indiana
01:14:29 Final Thoughts and Future Plans