On this episode of Artists on Chreece, Rome Herbert reflects on the growth of the Indianapolis music scene, shares why Chreece is vital for the city, and previews his transformative live set and upcoming project.

0:00 – Getting to Know Rome Herbert
0:41 – First Memories of Chreece
1:12 – Why Chreece Matters for Indianapolis
2:02 – Rome’s Music & Song Recommendation ("Make Me Weak")
2:37 – What to Expect from Rome’s Live Set
3:13 – Where to Find Rome & Upcoming Release Party

Learn more about Rome: https://www.romeherbert.com/
Connect with Rome Herbert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rome.herbert/

Artists on Chreece is a series of conversations with artists about their experience with the festival, their musical stylings, and more, from Chreece Media Day. Shout out to the Chreece team for having us.

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“Sometimes that mask has to come off and Peter Parker has to come out.”

On this special edition of The Open Door, Tirus Duncan pops into the BUTTER BUS to explore how embracing vulnerability, honoring remembrance, and answering the call to serve others shapes a life of purpose and community.

Connect with Tirus: https://www.instagram.com/thegreattpd/

The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.

Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/

Shout out to Ash & Elm Cider for sponsoring the show. Based on Indy’s east side, Ash & Elm have been making cider with real, regionally sourced ingredients for the past decade. And while they celebrate cider all year, they turn it all the way up at their annual Fall Festival, Autumntidings, happening this year on October 18th. Grab your ticket, grab a cider, and discover why so many people love Ash & Elm. Rooted in tradition, crafted for today. Learn more at https://ashandelmcider.com/.

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Filmed and edited by: Silver Foxx Media

Music by: Mandog

• (00:00) - – Welcome & Introduction
• (01:18) - – Tirus on Everybody Somebody & The Journey Up
• (03:11) - – Answering the Call Through Low Moments
• (05:18) - – Inspiration from Father & Grandfather
• (09:17) - – Lessons on Leadership & Actions Over Words
• (11:21) - – Remembrance, Memories & Wisdom
• (15:06) - – Indianapolis as Fertile Ground
• (16:01) - – Ways to Support Tirus

Bo Turner, local expert on all things "experience" and founder of FIND Indianapolis, shares her love for the city, from the unique character of its neighborhoods to her vision for more community “third spaces” and a more people-friendly downtown.

Connect with FIND Indianapolis: https://instagram.com/findindianapolis/

The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.

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• (00:00) - – Meet Bo & His Work
• (00:15) - – The Charm of Indy’s Neighborhoods
• (00:53) - – Why We Need More Third Spaces
• (01:40) - – Rethinking Downtown Infrastructure
• (02:12) - – Three Words for Downtown
• (02:58) - – Local Businesses vs. Chains
• (03:16) - – Misconceptions About Downtown
• (03:50) - – Favorite Restaurant & Tagline
• (04:40) - – How to Connect with Bo

In this episode of Conversation Piece, MACCOLADES stops by the studio to open up about his journey from comic book nerd to producer and rapper, reflecting on the inspirations, creative process, and personal growth that shaped his new project Off the Pavement.

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X: https://x.com/macclades

Listen to Off the Pavement: https://on.soundcloud.com/AjdXiVnEvRf04Eqb1W

Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/

This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Eli G, Numbah 3, Kasey, Slum Baby Family, Myia Jenay, 2 Tuft Rugs

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Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog

• (00:00) - – Welcome Back
• (01:00) - – Meet Maccolades
• (02:30) - – Comic Books & Games
• (04:00) - – Movie Scores
• (06:30) - – From Drawing to Songwriting
• (08:15) - – Secret SoundCloud Success
• (10:00) - – Producing During COVID
• (13:30) - – Process & Simplicity
• (17:15) - – Sampling Philosophy
• (21:00) - – The Mashup Process
• (26:00) - – Technical Secrets
• (30:00) - – Off the Pavement Project
• (39:00) - – Singing & Melody
• (44:00) - – “No Such Thing”
• (49:00) - – Learning to Let Go
• (51:00) - – Give Em Their Flowers
• (55:00) - – Building Indy’s Creative Scene

Tasha Jun joins the first In Conversation With, the live edition of the podcast, to reflect on her writing journey, the weight of identity in publishing, and how rest, community, and curiosity fuel her creative process (from May 2025).

Learn more about Tasha: https://tashajun.com/
Check out Tasha's first appearance on the show: https://youtu.be/0fjx74juG7g
Shout out to Tomorrow Bookstore for hosting us. Learn more: https://tomorrowbookstore.com/home

In Conversation With is our monthly live show where we bring our conversations about Indianapolis out of the studio and into the street. For the rest of 2025, we'll be partnering with Tinker Street restaurant to provide incredible meals to accompany our conversations and with draft creative space to host us (except for October, more on that later!). If you're interested in supporting these events, please email Patrick Armstrong: patrick@conversationpiecepod.com

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Fazle shares his love for Chreece, reflecting on past memories, the importance of Indy’s diverse music scene, and his upcoming all-live, seven-piece performance at White Rabbit (from Chreece Media Day 2025).

Check out Fazle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/fazlerockshalos/
Learn more about Chreece: https://www.chreeceaf.com/

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On this special edition of The Open Door, Brother Jamaal Shabazz pops into the BUTTER BUS to reflect on community, the importance of remembrance, and how unity and storytelling fuel Black liberation and collective progress.

Connect with Brother Jamaal: https://www.instagram.com/maal317/

The Open Door is a series where once a month we literally open the studio door and invite folks from the community to sit down with us and talk about whatever is on their hearts. To learn more go to https://bit.ly/opendoor2024.

Shout out to Life in Indy for sponsoring this initiative! Life in Indy is your comprehensive guide to the Indianapolis region. This site gives you a full virtual tour experience, so you can explore our community and discover where in Indy is the best place for your new home. Learn more at https://www.lifeinindy.com/

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Filmed and edited by: Silver Foxx Media

Music by: Mandog

B Swift, the “voice of Indiana,” shares his love for Indianapolis, his vision for stronger community resources, and why supporting him means uplifting the entire city.

Tap in with B Swift: https://www.instagram.com/bswift317/

The People's Perspectives on Indy is a series of short interviews with people around the city about their perspectives on Indianapolis.

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• (00:00) - – Getting Started & Introductions
• (00:00) - Chapter 2
• (00:40) - – Being the Voice of Indiana (Radio + Pacers/Fever)
• (00:00) - Chapter 4
• (01:03) - – What Makes Indy Special
• (00:00) - Chapter 6
• (02:09) - – Housing, Homelessness, and Resources
• (00:00) - Chapter 8
• (03:16) - – Describing Downtown
• (00:00) - Chapter 10
• (04:39) - – Favorite Downtown Spots & Memories
• (00:00) - Chapter 12
• (06:03) - – Misconceptions About Downtown
• (00:00) - Chapter 14
• (06:48) - – Tagline for Downtown Indy
• (00:00) - Chapter 16
• (07:02) - – How to Support Bswift