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Carmel, IN – March 11, 2024 – The Omnibus Show is happy to welcome Sarah Myer to this week’s podcast. Myer is the CMO of Indiana Sports Corp and the Event Director for the 2024 Olympic Team Trials in Swimming.

Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Myer graduated from Butler University with a BA in Journalism, Public Relations, and a minor in Media Arts. Myer served as Vice President of Marketing for the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra where she oversaw all marketing campaigns and promoted over 200 concerts.

She joined Indiana Sports Corp in 2019 as Chief of Marketing. In that position she led the department that worked on marketing, communications, and brand management for Indiana Sports Corp’s partner events like the NCAA, Olympic, and Big Ten championships. She now serves as Chief of Staff & Strategy. Myer provides strategic guidance and operational leadership to support the organization in fulfilling its mission of impacting the community through sports.

Myer also currently serves as the Event Co-Director of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Swimming event in 2024 at Lucas Oil Stadium. This will be the largest swim meet in U.S. history, with 250,000 people expected to attend.

Outside of work, Myer currently serves on the boards of Leadership Indianapolis and Downtown Indy Marketing, in addition to teaching classes at numerous local YMCAs. She was awarded the 2020 United Way Community Ambassador Elevate Award and was part of the 2021 IBJ Forty Under 40 Class.

2024 Olympic Team Trials in Swimming: 
https://www.usaswimming.org/about-usas/resources/trials

Indiana Sports Corp: https://www.indianasportscorp.org 

Indiana Sports Corp Documentary: 
https://www.indianasportscorp.org/made-for-this-moment-documentary 

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael.
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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
From cake to economics, history to music to writing, this podcast is an interview variety show with new subjects every week.

Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso 
Camera - Scott Osborne

Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye

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Carmel, IN – March 4, 2024 – The Omnibus Show is thrilled to welcome Hollywood acting couple Linda Purl and Patrick Duffy speaking about Purl’s upcoming cabaret performance at Feinstein’s at Hotel Carmichael, as well as, their new joint endeavor - Duffy’s Dough.

Purl has been on shows from Happy Days, Matlock, Homeland, The Office, and many others. Duffy starred on Dallas, NCIS, The Bold and the Beautiful and more. 

Purl, who has been performing and recording Jazz for the past several years, will be performing this week at Feinstein's at Hotel Carmichael on March 7th.

Tickets are available for her show at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/linda-purl-this-could-be-the-start-tickets-817378610427?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Linda Purl - This Could Be the Start
https://www.lindapurl.com/product/linda-purl-this-could-be-the-start-cd

Purl and Duffy are now a couple offscreen and have entered into a new endeavor. Tune in to the podcast to learn how Purl helped Duffy to take the Duffy family sourdough bread starter and turn it into a business. This rather funny story has had surprising success, with all of the profits going to food-related charities. To learn more about Duffy’s Dough, visit: https://duffysdough.com. 

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael.
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https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
From cake to economics, history to music to writing, this podcast is an interview variety show with new subjects every week.

Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso 
Camera - Scott Osborne

Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye

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Carmel, IN – February 26, 2024 – This episode's guest is Carmel, Indiana Mayor Sue Finkam. Coming to you from City Hall, hear about the mayor’s first days in office, her outlook, and what is in store for her first term.

She reflects on what is being done right and where improvements can be made.

Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam
https://www.carmel.in.gov/government/mayor

With those questions in mind, Finkam and The City of Carmel are launching a new Community Survey. The survey asks for the community’s input. To read the release and take the survey, follow the link: https://www.carmel.in.gov/our-city/carmel-community-survey

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com/
https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
From cake to economics, history to music to writing, this podcast is an interview variety show with new subjects every week.

Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso 
Camera - Scott Osborne

Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye

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Carmel, IN – February 19, 2024 – The Omnibus Show is pleased to welcome Frank Basile. Basile is a leading philanthropist in Indiana, as well as, a professional speaker, author, columnist, community volunteer, retired property management executive, and world traveler. 

In this episode, he discusses his path and on being a philanthropist. 

Basile and his wife Katrina have contributed to several organizations in a variety of fields. Among these are several to The Herron School of Art and Design, the Indianapolis Arts Center, the Phoenix Theatre, Storytelling Arts of Indiana, the Indiana Theatre Association, and the Indiana Historical Society.

In 2020, Basile and his wife were presented with the Bicentennial Medal for their distinguished service to Indiana University. He has also received the Outstanding Philanthropist Award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Spirit of Philanthropy Award from Indiana University.

Basile is a native of New Orleans and a graduate of Tulane University. He retired as the senior vice president of the Gene B. Glick Company, where he worked for 33 years. In addition to his philanthropy and community involvement, he has also presented over 1,400 speeches, written 13 books, and has authored more than 1,500 articles.

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's. 
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com/
https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
From cake to economics, history to music to writing, this podcast is an interview variety show with new subjects every week.

Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso 
Camera - Scott Osborne

Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye

The Omnibus Show - https//www.theomnibusshow.com 

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February 12, 2024 – The Indy 500 is only 104 days away. In April of 2023, The Omnibus Show was fortunate to welcome guest Marissa Andretti, Vice-President of Andretti Motorsports. To get you revved up for this year’s Indianapolis 500, The Omnibus Show is replaying the Andretti Podcast, which was the most popular episode from Season 1.

Marissa Andretti is the daughter of Indy Racing’s Michael Andretti. (Her grandfather is Mario and her brother is Marco – also very familiar figures here in central Indiana during the month of May.)

She grew up around the sport, spending time and learning from her second family – a racing team. She studied marketing, business, and sports management and officially joined the family business in 2015 as a Client Relations Representative on Andretti Autosport’s INDYCAR program. In 2017, Andretti transitioned into the role of Marketing and Branding Director. She now serves as a Vice President within the Andretti Autosport family of race teams and oversees the team’s philanthropic initiatives via The Michael Andretti Foundation.

Additionally, she has taken on the role of Managing Director for Andretti Technologies [ATEC], where she assists in developing strategy and project fruition, centralizing departments across the team.

Andretti Global, the parent company of Andretti Autosport, broke ground on its new 575,000-square-foot global racing and technology headquarters in December of 2022. Marissa was part of the groundbreaking ceremony, along with Mario and Michael Andretti. The state-of-the-art facility is set to open in 2025 and will add up to 500 jobs to the local community by early 2026. Cutting-edge technology will be used to optimize the performance of the campus and to create an environment that encourages the best from employees.

The new facility will serve as the headquarters of day-to-day operations for Andretti’s current NTT INDYCAR SERIES, INDY NXT (formerly Indy Lights) and IMSA programs, global commercial functions of Andretti Formula E and Andretti Extreme E and the advanced research and development business of Andretti Technologies. To find out more about the facility, visit https://andrettiautosport.com/news/andretti-global-announces-plans-to-build-racing-and-technology-headquarters-in-fishers-indiana 

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's. 
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com/
https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
From cake to economics, history to music to writing, this podcast is an interview variety show with new subjects every week.

Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso 
Camera - Scott Osborne

Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye

The Omnibus Show - https//www.theomnibusshow.com 

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Carmel, IN – February 5, 2024 – The Omnibus Show is excited to welcome Robby Slaughter, Independent candidate for U.S. Congress in Indiana. 

Robby Slaughter owned and operated a small business prior to running for Congress. The business provided professional speakers, facilitators, and consultants to clients all over the United States and Canada. At one point, the company was representing fifteen different experts and had several part-time staff. He also worked in the IT field and as an adjunct faculty member at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

Slaughter feels he has always supported our country by voting and staying informed, but also feels he can no longer sit on the sidelines. Hear about Slaughter’s goals and his work to get on the ballot for the November election for the Indiana Fifth Congressional District, including the number of signatures needed and how he is going about getting the support he needs.

The Indiana Fifth Congressional District includes 670,000 plus people in Hamilton, Delaware, Tipton, Howard, Madison, and Grant Counties. This is a diverse area including urban and rural areas – people involved in industry and agriculture. Slaughter believes in meeting people where they are and listening to them – finding out what they truly want and need.

Slaughter says his goal is to get elected to Congress, with the belief that something needs to be done, and that he is a person who cares deeply about our country, is open-minded, is not ideological, but is here to be truly representative. Listen to the podcast to find out more details about Slaughter and his campaign, and visit his website at https://robbyslaughter.com 

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com
https://www.feinsteinshc.com

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – January 29, 2024 – The Omnibus Show is excited to welcome Jenni Browning, the CEO of The American Dairy Association Indiana. Browning talks about the nutritional value of dairy and how the Dairy Association shares this information with the public. She shares how the Association communicates with farmers and the community, about processes, and about upcoming events.

Browning is an experienced marketing and communication professional with a detailed history of working in the dairy community. She is also a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with a strong media and communication background with a Master of Science (M.S.) focused in Dietetics/Dietitian from Ball State University. She started her career with the Association as the director of communications.

Tune in to today’s podcast to get a peek into the world of dairy here in Indiana. Learn how many dairy farms exist in Indiana, the various dairy products, and how the Dairy Association is funded. Learn about robotic milking and that famous ad campaign – “Got milk?” Learn the various purposes of drinking milk and eating dairy, and the answer to that ongoing question, does chocolate milk come from brown cows?

Browning goes on to talk about the events that take place here in the state that promote milk, such as the Indy 500 and the Ice Cream Social held on The Circle in downtown Indianapolis. Browning talks about the Dairy Barn at the State Fair and the 70,000 milkshakes and 50,000 grilled cheese sandwiches sold there each year.

American Dairy Association Indiana
https://winnersdrinkmilk.com

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com
https://www.feinsteinshc.com

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – January 22, 2024 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature 
Founder and CEO of Naturspire, Stephanie Carlson. Carlson’s focus is on using plants and greenery to allow folks to reconnect with nature, making them happier and healthier in their surroundings, through her designs and through education.

Carlson is a mother of four who grew up in Carmel. After a career in journalism, she eventually found the importance of plants and how it enhanced her experience in the workplace, thus leading to the formation of Naturspire.

With the average American spending over 90% of their time indoors, Naturspire is dedicated to educating others on the importance of incorporating biophilic design to their daily environment. They provide nature-centric solutions to enhance client's overall wellness – this works as they bring nature indoors and create a welcome, inviting space.

In the podcast, Carlson highlights some local projects you can check out in the community and highlights various ways that Naturspire’s designs can be used to help people in their home or workplace. Naturspire works with mosses and other greens, to create designs, both indoor and outdoor, as well as offering other services for their clients.

Carlson’s mission is to help people thrive by creating spaces that are super inviting – not to mention more healthy thanks to the benefits of plant life. Looking ahead, Carlson shares upcoming projects, including educational opportunities for local students and workshops for individuals and groups.

Check out more about Carlson and her business at https://www.naturspire.com

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com
https://www.feinsteinshc.com

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
The Omnibus Show - https://www.theomnibusshow.com
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Carmel, IN – January 15, 2024 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature 
Brent Kumfer, owner of Rejoicing Vine Winery.

Kumfer opened the winery with the idea of merging his family’s passions for gardening, wine, and helping the community. He and his family dreamt of creating a space perfect for families and date nights, which Kumfer feels they did with The Rejoicing Vine. 

Kumfer is also the chief servant at Indy’s newest winery. He is an experienced disruptor in the technology space. Kumfer is a Purdue engineering graduate with a Masters in Innovation. He spent 15 years championing innovation in two Fortune 500 companies launching innovative products in the electrical distribution and smart home industries. After a few years of freelance consulting and being a stay-at-home dad, Kumfer saw an opportunity to bring sustainable practices and regenerative farming to the Indiana wine industry.

Last June, Kumfer and his wife, Frances,  officially brought their talents and innovative thinking to the industry, opening The Rejoicing Vine winery in northwest Indianapolis, just south of Zionsville. The Rejoicing Vine specializes in sparkling wines that provide the perfect accoutrement to the celebration that comes with cultivating life on the farm and in the winery. 

Check out more on the winery, including special events, recipes, and photos at their website: https://www.rejoicingvine.com

And, their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/TheRejoicingVine.

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com
https://www.feinsteinshc.com

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – January 2, 2024 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Darin Bibeau.

Bibeau is President and Owner of National Chimney. He is a former Coast Guard LEDET Special Operator and government contractor assigned to restoring civil order in Southeast Asia. Bibeau is a motivational speaker and business consultant and devotes himself to helping veteran’s support organizations. He shares his message and inspiration through his podcast, #EverydayGSD.

Bibeau’s podcast offers an opportunity to get up and get things done. He welcomes other like-minded guests to share epic stories, life experiences, and share how they also live the #EverydayGSD lifestyle.

Available on Amazon, Bibeau has a book, Back to Bulletproof: A Warrior's Tactical Guide to Success, this is for anyone striving to live their life to the fullest. Bibeau’s message is that everyone has the chance to become their very best self and build a bulletproof life of their own. He conveys this message in a riveting account of his life. He shares the core principles he learned on each stop of his journey as a former Coast Guard Special Ops Team member.

#EverydayGSD podcast - https://everydaygsdpodcast.buzzsprout.com 

Back to Bulletproof: A Warrior's Tactical Guide to Success
https://www.amazon.com/Back-Bulletproof-Warriors-Tactical-Success/dp/B086GD46C8

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com
https://www.feinsteinshc.com

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – December 26, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Amy Pauszek, Award Winning Film Producer, Executive Producer, and Casting/Talent Scout. Pauszek has worked as a key producer and publicist in several feature films, shorts, TV, and commercials.

Her work in independent cinema include: “Homecoming,” “Grateful: The Jenni Brebitsky Story," “The Addict’s Wake," "A Sign of the Cross," and most recently – “Art & Soul: A Portrait of Nancy Noel.”

She has worked in PR/Social Media with such renowned film festivals as The Heartland Film Festival, Indy Film Fest, The 48 Hr. Film Project and Sundance. She attended the Toronto International Film Festival as an International Programmer, is a Heartland Film President’s Award Winner and proud member of the Truly Moving Pictures Jury. In addition, Pauszek has worked for Talent Fusion in scouting and casting, in Indianapolis.

Pauszek was an Executive Producer/Producer for “A Sign of the Cross” which aired on PBS and currently is traveling across the country with her award-winning documentary short film “Grateful”. Pauszek is an award-winning freelance photographer for prestigious Red Carpet Film and NYC Broadway events, several magazine publications and a still photographer for local and syndicated television shows.

This past October, Pauszek was the inaugural winner of The Spirit of Heartland Film Award. The award honors a person who demonstrates enthusiasm and dedication to working with or promoting Heartland Film. According to The Heartland Film Festival team: “Amy embodies the gratitude and values outlined in the criteria for this special award. Her continuous support and promotion of Heartland Film is appreciated by all the Heartland Film Staff.” She is also a freelance photographer for magazine and newspaper publications and provides still photography for many local and syndicated television productions. You can often find her covering red carpet events for TV, film, and Broadway.

Learn more about what drives Pauszek in today’s podcast and look up her further works on IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4856795 

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
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https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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This week Mark and Allen complete their breakdown the Episode where we finally meet the Department of the Interior's resident "bad boy", Liam Bonneville!  Leslie is in San Francisco, scheduled to speak at the National Parks Conference about the Pawnee/Eagleton merger. At the conference, Leslie bumps into Grant Larson, who invites her to lunch and introduces her to a number of her idols, including Michelle Obama. Grant tells a starstruck Leslie he needs a final decision from her by tomorrow, and after all this, Leslie is heavily leaning towards taking the job. Later, Leslie gives her speech at the conference, describing the Pawnee/Eagleton merger completing in 6-12 months, but her timeline is ridiculed by the audience, with two department heads suggesting the merger will need 10 years of constant hands-on management, or else risk her precious town losing its cityhood and becoming "unincorporated territory". Needless to say, this shakes Leslie to her core, and despite meeting her idols earlier, and how perfect this job seems ... she is now considering not taking it.  Meanwhile, Tom's Bistro is set to open in 6 weeks, but when investor Mitch Savner mentions how great it would be for the restaurant to be ready in time for the Unity Concert, Tom jumps the gun and promises to have the place ready for a soft opening the next day, and be ready for officially opening at the end of the week. Tom desperately brings all hands on deck, recruiting April, Craig, Ron and Donna to help him get the restaurant serviceable. Things do not go well: Ron is unable to make 20 chairs in time, Craig is unable to do his job as sommelier due to sinus/allergy issues, and Jerry Gergich orders the menus with ... uh ... let's just say, the wrong background image. As the night goes on, Mitch becomes more and more concerned and upset with the way Tom is running things.  Also meanwhile, Ben and Andy are also in San Francisco to meet with tech company "Gryzzl", who is giving away free Wi-Fi to a few cities across the US. Ben meets with them to pitch the idea of Pawnee being one of the cities. Unfortunately, they are only focusing on big cities, so they turn Ben down. After some time to think, Ben is determined to not take no for an answer, and goes back with Andy a 2nd time.  This time, however, he sees a large group of Gryzzl employees - including the Gryzzl owners he spoke to in the first meeting - playing the board game HE invented.  That's right ... they are playing "The Cones of Dunshire"!  Finally, we witness the day we've all been waiting for ... the Unity Concert is here! April and Andy lead the final Unity Concert planning meeting, with a main goal of getting 2000 signatures in support of the Pawnee-Eagleton merger. Andy also tries one last time (unsuccessfully) to get Ron to play as Duke Silver during the concert. Later, we see the Unity Concert in full swing, with headline acts The Decemberists, Ginuwine, Letters to Cleo, Bobby Knight Ranger, and Land Ho bringing in huge crowds. Andy performs as Johnny Karate on the children's stage, and afterwards bumps into Burly. The two reminisce over Mouse Rat's break up and it brings back memories for Andy as he misses being a part of a band. On a similar note, Diane encourages Ron to get up on stage and have fun, but Ron has no intention of doing so.  As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Will Leslie take the job? Will Tom's investor, Mitch Savner, back out of the deal? How did Gryzzl get their hands on the Cones of Dunshire? Can Andy find a way to deal with the fact that he misses being in a band? Will Leslie move away from Pawnee? Could there be another opportunity for Tom's Bistro to be redeemed? Can Ben leverage the Cones of Dunshire to his advantage? Does Ron become convinced to play as Duke Silver at some point? Can Leslie find a way to have it all? Does Tom find a way to turn things around? Will Pawnee get free WiFi? Will the gang manage to collect 2000 signatures in support of the Pawnee-Eagleton merger?  Loyal viewers, we MADE IT! We are at the END of Season 6! Can you even believe it?!? Will this 53 MINUTE extravaganza blow everything else out of the water? Tune in and find out! Many thanks to our sponsor Entertainment 720 and their award-hopeful film: "Identity Crisis: This is Mouse Rat."

Carmel, IN – December 18, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Darrin Murrell, Associate Artistic Director of Actors Theatre of Indiana (ATI) in Carmel.

Murrell brings over three decades of extensive experience with him to his new position at ATI. He has worked as a professional actor, director, producer, and educator with theaters across the country, including extensive work in Chicago, Illinois and Portland, Oregon. He made his Actors Theatre of Indiana directorial debut in Unnecessary Farce in Carmel.

He has been seen onstage as Alfie Doolittle in My Fair Lady and Murray the Cop in The Odd Couple at ATI. At Beef & Boards Dinner Theatre in Indianapolis, he has been in The Odd Couple, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, Hairspray, It’s A Wonderful Life, and Footloose, to name a few.

Murrell has directed shows for multiple theaters. In Chicago, he served as both Executive Assistant to producer Michael Leavitt and Director of Marketing and Advertising for Fox Theatricals. In collaboration with his wife, he has produced new works for several Fringe Festivals. He has also collaborated with Los Angeles-based New Musicals Inc. on the development of new works.

He has served as President of the Indiana Community Theatre League, Regional Representative to the American Association of Community Theatres and Managing Director of Historic Farmland USA. Murrell was appointed by Lt. Governor Sue Elspermann to serve on the advisory board of the Indiana Main Street Program. He has a love of history and has worked extensively with living history museums.

Actors Theatre of Indiana - https://atistage.org

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
https://www.hotelcarmichael.com/
https://www.feinsteinshc.com/

The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
The Omnibus Show - https://www.theomnibusshow.com
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This week Mark and Allen break down the Episode where we finally meet the Department of the Interior's resident "bad boy", Liam Bonneville!  Leslie is in San Francisco, scheduled to speak at the National Parks Conference about the Pawnee/Eagleton merger. At the conference, Leslie bumps into Grant Larson, who invites her to lunch and introduces her to a number of her idols, including Michelle Obama. Grant tells a starstruck Leslie he needs a final decision from her by tomorrow, and after all this, Leslie is heavily leaning towards taking the job. Later, Leslie gives her speech at the conference, describing the Pawnee/Eagleton merger completing in 6-12 months, but her timeline is ridiculed by the audience, with two department heads suggesting the merger will need 10 years of constant hands-on management, or else risk her precious town losing its cityhood and becoming "unincorporated territory". Needless to say, this shakes Leslie to her core, and despite meeting her idols earlier, and how perfect this job seems ... she is now considering not taking it.  Meanwhile, Tom's Bistro is set to open in 6 weeks, but when investor Mitch Savner mentions how great it would be for the restaurant to be ready in time for the Unity Concert, Tom jumps the gun and promises to have the place ready for a soft opening the next day, and be ready for officially opening at the end of the week. Tom desperately brings all hands on deck, recruiting April, Craig, Ron and Donna to help him get the restaurant serviceable. Things do not go well: Ron is unable to make 20 chairs in time, Craig is unable to do his job as sommelier due to sinus/allergy issues, and Jerry Gergich orders the menus with ... uh ... let's just say, the wrong background image. As the night goes on, Mitch becomes more and more concerned and upset with the way Tom is running things.  Also meanwhile, Ben and Andy are also in San Francisco to meet with tech company "Gryzzl", who is giving away free Wi-Fi to a few cities across the US. Ben meets with them to pitch the idea of Pawnee being one of the cities. Unfortunately, they are only focusing on big cities, so they turn Ben down. After some time to think, Ben is determined to not take no for an answer, and goes back with Andy a 2nd time.  This time, however, he sees a large group of Gryzzl employees - including the Gryzzl owners he spoke to in the first meeting - playing the board game HE invented.  That's right ... they are playing "The Cones of Dunshire"!  Finally, we witness the day we've all been waiting for ... the Unity Concert is here! April and Andy lead the final Unity Concert planning meeting, with a main goal of getting 2000 signatures in support of the Pawnee-Eagleton merger. Andy also tries one last time (unsuccessfully) to get Ron to play as Duke Silver during the concert. Later, we see the Unity Concert in full swing, with headline acts The Decemberists, Ginuwine, Letters to Cleo, Bobby Knight Ranger, and Land Ho bringing in huge crowds. Andy performs as Johnny Karate on the children's stage, and afterwards bumps into Burly. The two reminisce over Mouse Rat's break up and it brings back memories for Andy as he misses being a part of a band. On a similar note, Diane encourages Ron to get up on stage and have fun, but Ron has no intention of doing so.  As always, we tackle the tough questions, such as ... Will Leslie take the job? Will Tom's investor, Mitch Savner, back out of the deal? How did Gryzzl get their hands on the Cones of Dunshire? Can Andy find a way to deal with the fact that he misses being in a band? Will Leslie move away from Pawnee? Could there be another opportunity for Tom's Bistro to be redeemed? Can Ben leverage the Cones of Dunshire to his advantage? Does Ron become convinced to play as Duke Silver at some point? Can Leslie find a way to have it all? Does Tom find a way to turn things around? Will Pawnee get free WiFi? Will the gang manage to collect 2000 signatures in support of the Pawnee-Eagleton merger?  Loyal viewers, we MADE IT! We are at the END of Season 6! Can you even believe it?!? Will this 53 MINUTE extravaganza blow everything else out of the water? Tune in and find out! Many thanks to our incredible sponsor "Pawnee City Hall's 4th Floor".

Carmel, IN – December 11, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Audrey Larkin, actress and Managing Director at The Carmel Apprentice Theatre (CAT) in Carmel, IN.

Larkin has been involved in theater in one way or another her whole life. As a child, she was mesmerized by Beauty and the Beast on stage, when visiting Chicago. Larkin is a graduate from Baldwin Wallace University’s Theater Program in Cleveland, Ohio where she specialized in dramaturgy, directing, and acting.

She's been involved in the CAT almost since it started, when she returned home from Ohio and was asked by CAT owner Will Wood to cover the part of Lucy in, You're a Good Man Charlie Brown. She has been there, since.

Reflecting on her return to Carmel and her position at the CAT, Larkin says, “Paths of your life kind of go this way all the time. Then you wind up back where you are supposed to be.”

In this episode, learn how she came to be interested in theater and how she strives, in her current role, to help young folks explore the various facets of theater to determine their interest and guide them to be successful.

“If you do NOT believe you can do it, I believe you CAN do it,” says Larkin. She then explains the background and general purpose of the CAT.

The CAT works with the idea of children’s theater. Generally, children pay a fee, then go on to be cast in a show or work on a specific project. The CAT is different in that it is funded by the City of Carmel, so it is a non-tuition program. Students sign up online, then come in and do activities such as playing improv games, reading scripts, and talking to the director. There is a comedy show in the spring and a musical in the fall.

Students decide the extent of what they want to do. Do they want a lot of lines or to be someone in the background? The idea is to work together so they don’t feel alone. For someone who has never been onstage before, it helps to build confidence in an evaluation situation. They also offer Master Classes focusing on areas that help relieve tension or work on dialect, among others.

The Cat - Giving the artists of Carmel, Indiana a local, welcoming, and affordable place to play!To learn more about the CAT theatre, their shows, and their educational offerings, you can visit their website at https://thecat.biz/.

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
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Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
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Carmel, IN – November 27, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature luxury real estate agent and business owner Carrie Holle.

In this episode, Holle discusses her pragmatic and fascinating career. She also discusses getting into the industry and insights on purchasing homes and properties.

Holle, a distinguished figure in the Indianapolis real estate scene, is the founding agent of Compass Indianapolis and the visionary owner of one of the most high-achieving luxury real estate teams in Central Indiana, The Carrie Holle Group. 

With an illustrious career, her listings have graced the pages of esteemed publications such as the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, People Magazine, and Mansions Global. She has received prestigious distinctions such as being the first founding broker of Compass Real Estate Indiana and being named the #1 Mid-Size Team in Volume in Indiana by Real Trends.

Listings that she has handled have included several multi-million dollar homes, including that of NASCAR driver Tony Stewart in Southern Indiana. Throughout her 30-year career, she has been a dependable resource for numerous local developers and builders who seek her consultation on multi-million dollar projects. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of the industry have established her as a trusted advisor, enabling her to consistently provide strategic guidance that leads to success in the ever-evolving realm of real estate development. Her latest business projects have allowed her to expand to the international market.

Carrie Holle Group - https://wearecarmelrealestate.com/

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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – November 20 , 2023  - Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Actress/Director/Choreographer/Singer Cynthia Collins.

Collins is the Co-Founder of Actors Theatre of Indiana. Collins received her BFA in Theatre from Ohio University. She studied at the N.J. School of Ballet with Jay Norman (original Broadway cast and Motion Picture cast member of West Side Story). She has appeared in theater regionally and Off-Broadway, as well as directing and choreographing several productions – including doing the choreography for the World Premiere musical, Mr. Confidential, last year. You can also learn about her various television and film appearances.

She has worked with such artists as Ben Vereen, Sandy Duncan, Claude Aikins, and Cyndi Lauper. Her Cabaret performances have been seen at The Horn of Plenty and Bluesland in NYC and at Feinstein’s at The Hotel Carmichael in Carmel, IN. She was the Assistant Director /Choreographer to Director Thomas Mills at AMDA (American Music and Dramatic Academy).

Collins currently teaches at Anderson University in Anderson, IN. A native of Livingston, N.J. and longtime resident of New York City, Collins has lived in Carmel since the founding of Actors Theatre of Indiana.

Actors Theatre of Indiana - https://atistage.org/

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Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – November 13, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Maria Murphy, CEO of the award-winning Carmel Christkindlmarkt.

Murphy has served in this role since the Market’s opening in 2017. Growing up in Yorktown, IN, Murphy did not celebrate the holidays. However, when she spent a year in Germany as recipient of the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship supported by Senator Richard Lugar, her host family introduced her to all of the traditions.

She developed a fluency in German and met a wide network of contacts that she still keeps in touch with today – and which has helped in her current role.

Prior to her work at the Market, Murphy spent 10 years in the banking industry. In 2017, she heard Mayor Brainard announce his plans for a Christmas market. It wasn’t long after she expressed her interest to him that she got the call to head up the project, and after praying on the decision and looking to support from mentors, decided to take it on.

Although the market mirrors those held for hundreds of years in Europe, the Carmel Christkindlmarkt offers special Carmel touches. Murphy explains how the market has grown, what challenges she had, and what special vendors and treats you can expect when you visit. Murphy might also make the announcement of Carmel’s newest sister city maybe somewhere in Germany?

Under Murphy’s direction, the Market has been named the Best Holiday Market by USA Today’s 10 Best competition in 2019, 2021 and 2022. So, tune in to hear all about the market, then visit the website to learn more and to vote to make it #1 again this year: https://10best.usatoday.com/.../best-holiday-market-2023/

The Christkindlmarkt website is https://www.carmelchristkindlmarkt.com/ The market will be open Wednesday and Thursday, 4 – 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon – 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon – 8 p.m.

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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – November 6, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature artist and designer Arlon Bayliss.

On this episode, Bayliss discusses his great adventures and breaks as he developed as an artist, his professional milestones, his work with students, and his new works.

Bayliss was trained at the Royal College of Art in London, England. For over 20 years he designed glass for factories in Germany, Italy and the United States, and his glass artwork is in museum collections worldwide. He came to the U.S. in 1990 to establish a glass program at Anderson University, which he ran with great success until 2014.

He has created public art installations for over 30 years. They include: "Helios" at Anderson University, “Light, Words, Life” for the Indianapolis Central Library, “Between Infinite Stars...” at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, “Flight Wave” for the Indianapolis International Airport, and “Kawaakari: River of Light,” a four-hundred-foot-long aerial sculpture for the Circle Centre Mall in downtown Indianapolis.

His commissions for the City of Carmel began with “Beacon Bloom,” a thirty-six-foot-tall roundabout sculpture. They also include “Grace, Love and Joy,” a forty-five-foot-tall roses sculpture, and “Homage To Hoagy” at The Center For The Performing Arts, which celebrates the work of Great American Songbook inductee and Indiana native Hoagy Carmichael.

In September 2021, he created a 9/11 memorial artwork for Buchanan Group’s Oaklawn Gardens Cemetery in Fishers, Indiana, that features 2,990 suspended dog tags engraved with the names of victims.

His work has been awarded Indy Chamber’s Honor Award for Public Art twice; in 2017 for Speedway’s “Seeds of Light” and in 2022 for “Homage To Hoagy.”

He works exclusively with Bo-mar Industries of Beech Grove, Indiana. This year, they have completed three of four “Classic Cars of Indiana” artworks for the 96th Street roundabouts. They have also worked on a landmark sculpture for Zotec Partners, also in Carmel, and a tree sculpture in collaboration with Franklin Community High School students.

For more about Bayliss, visit his website: https://www.arlonbayliss.com

We are honored to be sponsored by Hotel Carmichael where The Omnibus Show is videotaped in Feinstein's.
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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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Carmel, IN – October 30, 2023 – Today’s episode of The Omnibus Show will feature Jamie Hopwood, General Manager of Hotel Carmichael, who discusses the fun world of being a hotelier, the hospitality industry, and the story of the boutique Hotel Carmichael.

Hopwood is the General Manager of Hotel Carmichael, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel in Carmel, Indiana. The 122-room hotel, located at One Carmichael Square, is owned by CCC Boutique Hotel, LLC and managed by Coury Hospitality of Kansas City, Missouri.

He came to Hotel Carmichael in 2020 with twenty-five years of hospitality experience. Hopwood was general manager of high-end boutique hotels in Beaver Creek, Colorado for Rock Resorts and Vail Resorts Lodging. In addition to his general manager roles, Hopwood was vice-president of operations for Arbor Lodging and spent ten years with White Lodging and another seven years with Marriott International.

In this episode, Hopwood shares many life memory stories at the Carmichael and the personal side of hospitality and sharing experiences with those who visit. From his career experience, Hopwood shares operations wisdom on hospitality and thoughts for those who pursue a career in that field. He also reveals what is coming up for the holiday season through New Year's at Hotel Carmichael.

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The Omnibus Show, the program for people who are interested in everything with deep conversations on a wide variety of subjects.
 
Host and Executive Producer - Dave Gibbs
Voice Over Artist - Katherine Kennard
Producer - Meg Gates Osborne
Video Producer - Philip Paluso
Camera - Scott Osborne
Meg and Associates Staff:
Communications - Dan McFeely and Melissa Purcell
Logistics - Brad Osborne and Nancy Dye
 
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