Behind the Filter

The filter is coming all the way off! This week, Johnette and Ashley took the podcast on the road to the award-winning 3UP Rooftop Lounge in Carmel, Indiana. Joining the table is the hilariously unfiltered Erin from the Netflix hit show Age of Attraction. The ladies dive deep into why women often feel the need to "tone it down" for men, the hilarious "grandpa words" that kill the mood instantly, and the powerful therapy session that changed Erin’s life forever. Whether you’re navigating the dating apps, recovering from "church hurt," or just looking for the best rooftop vibe in Indy, this episode is your ultimate girls' night out.

This week on Unfiltered Weekly we dive into the disappearance of April Marie Garcia who walked out of her home on the South Side of Indianapolis on April 1, 2025 and hasn't been seen since. She left behind her identification, her cell phone, and the life-saving epilepsy medication she needs to survive. For nearly a year, her family has been trapped in a nightmare of unanswered questions, cruel ransom scams, and a shifting narrative that just doesn't add up. In this episode, we chat with April’s eldest daughter, Alexis Ibarra, who joins us from California. Alexis shares the "unfiltered" truth about her mother—a woman who loved to dance, write in her journals, and find community among the unhoused—and the volatile environment she was living in before she vanished.

While the cameras only captured a glimpse of her time on screen, on Age of Attraction; Ashley’s story was far too powerful to stay hidden. In an inspiring masterclass on reclaiming your narrative, Ashley took to TikTok to share her authentic truth—her proud choice to remain a virgin until marriage at 39. What started as a personal moment of vulnerability blossomed into a global sensation, capturing the hearts of major outlets like TMZ, Us Weekly, and The Daily Mail.

What does it mean to truly "push pause" for inclusion? In honor of Disability Awareness Month, we sit down with Yolanda Kincaid, CEO of Sycamore Services, to discuss the vital work of supporting Hoosiers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From "First Steps" therapies for infants to navigating the daunting "cliff" of adulthood at age 22, Yolanda shares how Sycamore has spent 65 years bridging the gaps in our community.