Episodios

  • Chef Alan Booze of Meadowood Senior Living | S9E12

    Chef Alan Booze of Meadowood Senior Living | S9E12
    Nov 4 2025
    For 23 years, Chef Alan Booze has been serving up delicious eats to the residents at Meadowood Senior Living on the north side of town. Learn about his extensive experience in the hospitality industry, how they go above and beyond to cater to their residents, and what his journey has been like working his way up through the ranks. He and Jordan also share about how they've managed to stay sober for years in the hospitality industry. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    59 m
  • New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike | S9E11

    New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike | S9E11
    Oct 28 2025
    No child should ever have to sleep outside. It's one thing we can all agree on. Within the Bloomington community there's one organization whose sole purpose is ensuring this, and they do it exceptionally well. New Hope for Families Executive Director, Emily Pike, let's us know how they've achieved a success rate over three times the national average, how they feed all of the children in the early learning program, and how you can help! Learn more about their upcoming holiday tree event here: https://www.newhope4families.org/hope4theholidays Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314 Join our Patreon for exclusive merch, perks, and content: https://www.patreon.com/nodishes Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Turkuaz Cafe owner, Farid Amiri |S9E10

    Turkuaz Cafe owner, Farid Amiri |S9E10
    Oct 21 2025
    For almost two years, Farid Amiri has owned the beloved Turkuaz Cafe at 3rd and Lincoln. In that time, he has gone above and beyond to make sure everything is made from scratch using the highest quality ingredients. Learn more about the menu upgrades, the interior renovations, and his incredible story of leaving Afghanistan in 2021 when the Taliban regained control. Join The Clean Plate Club on Facebook and discuss the latest episodes of the podcast with other fans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/833028944651314
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    1 h y 9 m
  • DeAngelo's owner, Mark Miller | S9E09

    DeAngelo's owner, Mark Miller | S9E09
    Oct 14 2025
    Working his way up from dishwasher to owner, Mark Miller, along with his wife Sarah, have upheld the longstanding tradition of serving up high quality Cajun-Italian fusion eats at DeAngelo's on the east side. Whether it's BOGO pizzas and calzones on Tuesdays, $1 kid pizzas on Wednesday, or just the fact that they do everything from scratch daily, there's always an excuse to pop in and try out an Italian classic, or a Cajun treat.

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    Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    49 m
  • Hive's General Manager Eric Iversen and FOH Manager Lizzie Russell | S9E8

    Hive's General Manager Eric Iversen and FOH Manager Lizzie Russell | S9E8
    Oct 7 2025

    From Hive pie, to some of the best burgers in town, Hive has a wide variety of offerings to scratch just about any itch. General Manager Eric Iversen joins us, alongside FOH Manager Lizzie Russell, to tell us about their experience at Taste of Bloomington, their backgrounds, and what has made Hive really gain some steam over the past few years.

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    Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    55 m
  • WFHB Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin | S9E7

    WFHB Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin | S9E7
    Sep 30 2025

    With the landscape for community radio funding changing drastically in 2025, WFHB has had to find new, creative ways to fund their operations. Station General Manager, Jar Turner, and Development Director, Brooke Turpin, join us to discuss their recent fundraising efforts, the history of WFHB, and we even dive into the nitty gritty of how their station get their content out to your radio!

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    Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    1 h y 9 m
  • Samira owner Anwar Naderpoor | S9E6

    Samira owner Anwar Naderpoor | S9E6
    Sep 23 2025
    After the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979, Anwar Naderpoor fled to Pakistan, and eventually made his way to Bloomington many years later after stops in France, Virginia, and Indianapolis. Named after his daughter, Samira opened in 1998 and quickly established itself as a consistent, quality dining destination for locals and students alike. How have they managed to maintain quality after all of these years? What was the community response after 9/11? Why does Anwar love Bloomington so much? It's all on this episode of No Dishes!

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    Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    50 m
  • The Jordan Davis Special! JD talks Taste, Bar Bingo, and more! | S9E05

    The Jordan Davis Special! JD talks Taste, Bar Bingo, and more! | S9E05
    Sep 16 2025

    In this very special episode, we get an intimate look into the life and times of host Jordan Davis, learn about the 2025 Taste of Bloomington results, Bloomington Bar Bingo, DJ JD, and more!

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    Original theme song by Lew Bruno
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    51 m