Renée sits down with David Highbaugh, U.S. Navy veteran and founder of HyBall Entertainment, for a high-energy conversation about Indiana’s rich music legacy—and why today’s independent artists deserve real protection, education, and opportunity. David breaks down the purpose behind HyBall Records, the importance of understanding contracts, and how HyBall helps artists avoid industry scams while building sustainable careers. Plus: highlights from Sounds of Indiana’s Legacy supporting Brewster’s Place, and a preview of upcoming events like Indiana Turbo Music (Apr 11) and the 7th Annual Grassroots Music Seminar & Concert Tour Series (Sept 12).

Writer/director Thomas Peek and lead actor/author/publisher Brian K. Morris stop by to talk A Rose Town Christmas: Lights, Camera, Chaos and the FREE movie premiere in Muncie on Friday, Dec 5 (doors 6pm / film 7pm). They share how a radio interview turned into a creative partnership, what it takes to pull off micro-budget filmmaking that doesn’t look micro-budget, and how the premiere supports Cruzin for Autism. Plus: behind-the-scenes laughs, a look at the trailer, Brian’s book “Santa Stein” (available on Amazon), and a few teases about what they’re making next.

In this in-studio conversation, IN the Loop host Renée Michelle Merrifield switches seats and becomes the guest as Jason Aaron catches viewers up on the whirlwind of opportunities Renée has stepped into over the past year.

From hosting the 19th Anniversary Midwest Fashion Week at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, to appearing as herself in a major Amazon Prime film shot at Lucas Oil Stadium alongside Peyton Manning, to appearances on Hallmark, Lifetime, BET’s Ms. Pat Settles It, and feature film The Leader with Vera Farmiga, Tim Blake Nelson, and Jim Parsons — Renée shares behind-the-scenes stories, laughs at her own on-camera moments, and reflects on the surreal experience of watching herself on the big screen.

The segment highlights how Renée’s work on IN the Loop connects to her expanding presence in film, television, music, and live events, showing viewers the many places they might recognize her from — and where they might see her next.

This is a fun, self-aware, high-energy recap that blends humor, gratitude, and local pride while showcasing how Indiana talent is reaching national platforms.