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Celebrating 2025, Goals for 2026, and 1,000 Reasons Why Indiana Is Underrated

Nate sits down with Will Hudson and Robert Porter to recap Get Indiana's best moments of 2025 and reveal the epic plan to visit 1,000 Indiana towns in 2026.

Podcast Summary

On today’s special New Year’s Eve episode, I sat down with two of my Get Indiana team members Will Hudson and Robert Porter to reflect on the past year and discuss our ambitious plans for 2026.

They each highlight their favorite moments and achievements of 2025, including memorable shoots, podcast episodes and guests, and personal milestones.

We also dive into the exciting plan of visiting 1,000 towns across Indiana in 2026, sharing unique facts and reasons why the state is underrated.

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:

  • Get Indiana’s Most Memorable Content, Podcast Guests, and Milestones from 2025

  • Get Indiana’s 2026 Plan of Visiting 1,000 Towns Across Indiana

  • Bold Predictions for Growth and Recognition

Check out these great clips from the show:
00:00 Guest Introduction: Will Hudson and Robert Porter, Get Indiana
00:55 Reflecting on 2025 Highlights
02:07 Favorite Video Projects of 2025
03:39 Favorite Podcast Episodes
07:27 Looking Ahead to 2026
10:01 Unexpected Moments and Challenges
15:20 Studio Upgrades and Challenges
16:05 Predictions for Indiana in 2026
17:10 Surprises and Developments in 2025
19:05 Announcing the 2026 Epic Quest
20:59 Exploring Indiana's Regions
25:22 Goals and Predictions for 2026
28:31 Acknowledgements and Gratitude

Guest(s)

Will Hudson & Robert Porter

Date Published

December 31, 2025

This podcast is sponsored by

Sweetwater

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

Sweetwater, located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, is a large music store and online retailer that specializes in musical instruments and pro audio equipment. It's known for its extensive inventory, expert staff, and dedication to customer service.

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