Podcasts by At Home In Bloomington
Realtor Deb Tomaro brings you the people, places and resources that make Bloomington, Indiana home and help you live your best life. At Home in Bloomington.
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Episode 65: Kadampa Meditation Center from 2020-04-13T13:18:28
It goes without saying that times are weird. Here at the At Home in Bloomington podcast, we are, like everyone else, trying to navigate our way and do the right things. We are not currently recordi...
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Episode 62: TedxBloomington from 2020-03-08T20:04:28
Big ideas. The world needs them right now. On every topic and in every field, encouraging the spread of big ideas and the excitement those ideas instill in others is what will cause change for the ...
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Episode 61: Southern Indiana Scuba Diving Specialists from 2020-03-01T21:19:16
I'm so excited about this episode, I don't even know if I can string a coherent sentence together. Lucky for me, you don't talk while scuba diving. That's right. Okay, okay. Full disclosure, I was ...
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Episode 60: Bloomingfoods Co-Op from 2020-02-23T15:49:43
Local. Is it a trendy word or is it truly a vital concept? We're voting for vital concept. Local businesses and business people have an intimate knowledge of our community needs. As Liam Neeson wou...
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Episode 59: Whole Sun Designs from 2020-02-17T12:39:28
Today’s show is about magic. Not the pull a rabbit out of a hat or guess my card magic. Real magic. Turning silent sunshine into music and hot beams into freezing cold AC. The magic of solar power....
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Episode 58: Meadowood from 2020-02-10T12:21:13
At Home in Bloomington is about finding community. And that's literally what this episode is about. Community. And it's one of Deb's most favorite places on earth. If you’ve heard her talk, then yo...
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Episode 57: Bloomington Volunteer Network from 2020-02-02T21:02:54
Are you new to the community? Or maybe just want to make more friends? Today's show is a two-fer. Because you can meet people and make friends while making a difference. Volunteers are vital to so ...
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Episode 56: Monroe County History Club from 2020-01-26T14:48:48
History isn't so much about remembering "the Good Old days." If you really study and contemplate, you'll often gain a greater appreciation for today! (Never a bad thing to increase our gratitude, I...
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Episode 55: Growing Opportunities from 2020-01-19T22:13:07
Collaboration, cooperation and innovation. Probably things our world could use more of and that's why we love this guest so much! Growing Opportunities collaborates with local businesses, cooperate...
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Episode 54: Historic Tivoli Theatre from 2020-01-13T13:41:52
We did the math. It's not that far. Think about it this way, if you lived in Greenwood (Indiana), you'd probably not hesitate to drive to downtown Indianapolis to do something, right? This is the s...
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Episode 53: One World Enterprises from 2020-01-05T19:17:10
Big 10 Bargain. If you don't know what that is, can you really call yourself a Bloomingtonian? We still love you, but you need to get on board with this iconic deal. Yes, I'm talking about pizza, b...
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Episode 52: Wylie House from 2019-12-29T19:39:35
How many places have you driven by over and over again and never stopped to check out? We are guilty as charged and that stops now! Well, at least for this episode. We talk with (and Karan reunites...
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Episode 51: Flashback to Never from 2019-12-16T14:19:31
We are not the only podcast game in town. We love to share and support other local podcasts. That’s what we are doing on this episode of At Home in Bloomington. And it comes with such an interestin...
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Episode 50: The Beaumont House from 2019-12-09T13:21:32
This is a show near and dear to Deb's heart for a couple reasons. First, it's the 50th Episode of At Home in Bloomington! Whew! That's a lot. Between listening to the shows and then visiting all ou...
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Episode 49: Muddy Fork Bakery from 2019-11-29T17:28:59
How do the French say that something is dreadfully long? They say it's like "un jour sans pain," like a day without bread (pain doesn't mean pain, it means bread). And if you're going to make or ea...
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Episode 48: Oliver Winery and Vineyards from 2019-11-18T14:00:36
As we've discovered on previous episodes of At Home in Bloomington, some of the best ideas start in a garage or barn. Oliver Winery began as a backyard hobby of Indiana University law professor Wil...
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Episode 47: Getting Involved in Local Government with Susan Sandberg from 2019-11-11T14:08:59
Are you like Deb and get your political aspirations from the movie, "Legally Blonde?" Don't judge! That movie is chock full of sound advice. From animal rights to Elle Woods telling Congress to "Sp...
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Episode 46: Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County from 2019-11-04T11:49:25
Are you like us? Have you heard and seen the words "Community Foundation" often but really don't understand the impact they have on our community? Maybe you've even given a donation to the Foundati...
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Episode 45: Uplands PEAK Sanctuary from 2019-10-28T12:07:03
What's your passion? What's your dream? We are always impressed and inspired when we find someone who seemingly "threw it all away" only to make their passion a reality. For Michelle Pruitt, readin...
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Episode 44: NR Hiller Design, Inc, from 2019-10-21T13:07:54
In certain circles, this week's guest is considered a rock star. While she humbly disagrees, we're impressed with the fact that this author, teacher, artist, scholar and woodworker has chosen Bloom...
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Episode 43: WFHB from 2019-10-14T11:47:22
What exemplifies the word "community" more than a volunteer run, listener supported radio station whose mission is to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas and issues, and to celebrate a...
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Episode 42: Bloomington Playwrights Project from 2019-10-07T10:50:06
This episode is epic. And while that's probably not the first time we've said that, we really mean it this time. Why? Because co-host, Karan, guessed who our guest was after only a few clues! Major...
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Episode 41: CATS (Community Access TV Services) from 2019-09-30T11:36:14
Cue the Wayne's World Flashback sounds and hand motions (if you're too young to know what I'm talking about, please go watch Wayne's World now. We'll wait.) Long time Bloomington residents might re...
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Episode 40: IndiGo Birding Nature Tours from 2019-09-22T13:17:03
What's your first thought when someone says birdwatching? (If you are like Deb, who has a phobia about birds due to a parakeet attack in college, take a deep breath and keep reading.) We invite you...
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Episode 39: Andrew Davis Clothiers from 2019-09-15T12:29:46
Judge me if you will, but I love clothes. Not necessarily fashion but clothes. I like expressing myself by what I wear and I've never been able to hold down a job where I had to wear a uniform. I j...
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Episode 38: Bloomington Hardware from 2019-09-08T16:17:12
Continuing our theme from episode 37 of local businesses that have staying power, we bring you episode 38. If you're a regular customer at Bloomington Hardware, you already know that aside from the...
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Episode 37: Dillman Farm from 2019-09-01T15:43:26
Back from a summer break, the At Home in Bloomington crew is HUNGRY! So we invited a guest who could help us with that and boy, did they ever! Businesses that are grown by demand always fascinate u...
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Episode 36: Planning with Freitag and Martoglio, LLC from 2019-05-27T14:00:49
Hey you! Yes, you. You need to listen to this episode. Do you love your family? Do you love yourself?(We know, that's harder, but we love you and you should love you, too!) Give us a few minutes of...
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Episode 35: Financial Advisor Matt Doering from 2019-05-20T11:34:25
We all know we should plan for the future, whether that's next week, ten years from now or 40 years in the future. But many of us don't, Why? Well, we didn't solve that mystery in today's show but...
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Episode 34: Visit Bloomington from 2019-05-13T13:29:38
Tired of hearing Deb and Karan exclaim, "I had no idea this was in Bloomington!"? Well, that's probably not going to end any time soon. As shown by the previous 33 episodes of At Home in Bloomingto...
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Episode 33: Monroe County History Center from 2019-05-06T12:17:59
Deb once cried in the building that houses this episode's guest. Is she an overactive crier? Absolutely. Was it another deal of the century that made her cry? Maybe. Want to hear the story? Of cour...
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Episode 32: May's Greenhouse from 2019-04-29T12:29:52
It's all about the dirt. No, not the gossip kind of dirt. The actual dirt, soil, earth. That's what Deb learned in today's episode. And it was a lightbulb moment for her. In the spring of 1965, Mar...
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Episode 31: Jill's House from 2019-04-21T15:10:11
If you've lived in Bloomington long enough, chances are you've heard of Jill's House. But do you know about what is going on there? A new concept encouraging two groups to learn from each other and...
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Episode 30: Young Professionals Bloomington (YPB) from 2019-04-14T12:41:40
I hear from a lot of 20 and 30 somethings that Bloomington can be a tough place to find your people. Between the younger college student crowd and the older families with kids, where do you fit if ...
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Episode 29: Consider it Done Transition Services from 2019-04-07T13:18:41
A lot of us dream of a simpler life, right? We love tiny houses, that crazy Marie Kondo chick and the Container Store. But where do we start? Cheryl Smith of Consider it Done Transition Services jo...
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Episode 28: Emily Herr, Bloomington Canine Services from 2019-03-31T14:54:05
Tired of hearing about Deb's dogs? Well, this episode isn't going to solve that problem but it may provide a great resource for anyone with a pet! Everyone loves a good dog, but not everyone apprec...
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Episode 27: Switchyard Brewing Company from 2019-03-25T13:02:19
This is episode is epic. Is it because supertaster Deb (see episode 2) becomes a beer drinker or because of the dream our guest made a reality (probably the latter, but still, you should listen to ...
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Episode 26: The Mill from 2019-03-18T12:05:59
In this episode of At Home in Bloomington, we realize how old Deb really is as she wonders in amazement at the concept of co-working (huh?), open workspaces (isn't that loud?), and the important so...
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Episode 25: Sycamore Land Trust from 2019-03-03T15:49:59
Did you know that 85% of Indiana's original forests no longer exist? 85%. Think about that. And while Bloomington is home to over 200 miles of trails, three lakes and some of Indiana's most beautif...
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Episode 24: Scouts BSA Troop 1148 for Girls from 2019-02-24T17:19:56
Would Deb and Karan survive on a campout? As we learn in this episode, probably not alone, but with the help of our guest and her scouts, survival is possible. Join us as we learn about the new Sco...
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Episode 23: Bloomington Creative Glass Center from 2019-02-16T23:59:19
We're turning up the heat on your artist and science aspirations this week! STEM meets art in this week's episode (and we don't mean the stem of a wine glass). Join us as we talk shop with local ar...
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Episode 22: Class 101 from 2019-02-10T16:24:50
Who else has that recurring nightmare about having to take a college final for a class you've never been to? It's not just Deb who has that dream, is it? But these days, students have even more to ...
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Episode 21: Wonderlab Museum of Science, Health and Technology from 2019-02-03T19:06:34
Was Deb more excited by the DEAL OF THE CENTURY or the prospect of being able to visit Wonderlab sans children and not be judged as a creeper? You'll just have to listen and find out. What started ...
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Episode 20: Your Friendly Neighborhood Librarians from 2019-01-23T20:32:01
If you think our public library is nothing more than a building full of books, we're here to school you. The Monroe County Public Library is an incredible resource for everyone in our city. Join us...
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Episode 19: Buskirk-Chumley Theater from 2019-01-20T22:13:25
What do Deb and Kris Kristofferson have in common? Both have performed on stage at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. She with the Dancing with the Celebrities fundraiser, while under the influence of a ...
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Episode 18: Goldleaf Hydroponics from 2019-01-14T13:39:05
Why did Deb fear the DEA? Listen and find out as we chat with this episode's guest, Kyle Billman of Goldleaf Hydroponics. When long time hydroponic garden supplier Worm's Way shut its doors in 2016...
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Episode 17: Sculpture Trails from 2019-01-06T21:09:08
What if I told you that deep in the woods of Bloomington's neighbor, Greene County, sits a site that is respected and known across the globe in the art world? I didn't know about it either until re...
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Episode 16: Bloomington Co-Housing Project from 2018-12-31T17:12:45
Bloomington is an amazing place to live and with the creation of its first Cohousing Community, it's about to get even better! Join us as we catch up with Loren Wood of Loren Wood Builders to learn...
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Episode 15: The Purdue Extension - Monroe County Office from 2018-12-17T13:27:17
Have you ever seen the name "Purdue Extension" on the sign by the recycling center on South Walnut and wondered why our rivals were infiltrating our town? Why is Purdue extending down inti Blooming...
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Episode 14: CASA from 2018-12-10T12:05:55
Volunteering is one of the best ways to become more At Home in your community. You meet people, make friends, and feel a part of something. While all nonprofits need our donations, today's guest al...
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Episode 13: The Warehouse from 2018-12-03T12:33:22
How big is 5 acres? A football field is only 1.32 acres. A typical city block is 2.5 acres. Five acres is 217,800 square feet. If a typical house is 2500 square feet, then 5 acres is over 87 houses...
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Episode 12: Bloomington Humanities Center from 2018-11-26T12:56:14
Do you still have that recurring dream where it's time for a college final exam and you've never been to class? (I know I'm not the only one!) Here's the antidote! Learning with no pressure. While ...
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Episode 11: The Mathers Museum from 2018-11-12T12:23:38
Join Deb and Karan on a trip back through nostalgia. From Deb's secret past as an anthropology and French major, to a near exact replica of Karan's childhood living room, believe it or not, it all ...
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Episode 10: Unknown, Untold and Unbelievable Stories of IU Sports from 2018-11-05T12:24:44
Did you know that Michael Jordan was on the IU campus on his NBA draft night? Did you know that Ernie Pyle once held an automobile polo match to raise money for the marching band? Did you know that...
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Episode 9: The Comedy Attic from 2018-10-28T17:59:13
While Deb's apparent resemblance to Amy Schumer (at least according to the random lady in the grocery store and Ed Schwartzman) doesn't make her funny, Deb and Amy do share a love for the Comedy At...
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Episode 8: The Mad Optimist (Formerly Soapy Soap) from 2018-10-21T11:01:10
Warning! A few dirty words are sprinkled throughout this squeaky clean episode. Deb and Karan chat with the gentlemen who founded The Mad Optimist, formerly known as Soapy Soap. Not only do they ma...
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Episode 7:Gather/Handmade Market from 2018-10-13T21:09:59
At Home in Bloomington is all about community and our guest on Episode 7 knows a thing or two about that! The vision behind Talia Halliday’s brick and mortar store, Gather Shoppe, was to establish ...
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Episode 6: Green Camino from 2018-10-07T12:23:42
What do Deb's eye color and her dream car have to do with this episode? Absolutely nothing. Except that her eyes are green and she does dream of owning an El Camino and so we welcome our guest, Gre...
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Episode 5: Bloomington Salt Cave from 2018-09-30T13:44:36
Deb is a skeptic. Can she be won over by the power of the Salt Cave? (Spoiler Alert - Yes, she totally can.) Himalayan Salt dates back over 100 million years, but it's booming popularity is more re...
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Episode 4: Bloominglabs from 2018-09-22T17:17:34
Hackerspace? Makers? There's a new trend in town (well, new to us!). And we were inspired. Here's why. Ever wanted to try your hand at something but didn't want to invest the money in all the tools...
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Episode 3: Mid by Midwest Productions from 2018-09-17T18:20:06
Deb chats with local trivia host and founder of Mid by Midwest Productions, Josh Johnson, about Bloomington's pub quiz scene, hosting interactive murder mysteries and MidWay Music Festival, an even...
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Episode 2: Hopscotch Coffee from 2018-09-11T11:46:44
We talk all things coffee with Jeff Grant, Co-Founder of Hopscotch Coffee. From roasting coffee to creating unique fundraising blends to help local non-profits like Mother Hubbards Cupboard and WFI...
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Episode 1: Switchyard Park from 2018-09-04T23:45:32
Did you know that the Bloomington Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 2200 acres of parkland, 32 parks, 27 playgrounds, two pools, three community centers, one ice skating rink and over 30...
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