Show overview
The Weekly Special has been publishing since 2013, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 96 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 27 min and 27 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language TV & Film show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 10.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2013, with 40 episodes published. Published by Scott Carmichael.
From the publisher
The Weekly Special is a weekly magazine show that focuses on longer format news and feature stories from across South-Central Indiana. It also provides a venue for local artists and musicians to perform in the studio. The show is based in Bloomington, Indiana on the campus of Indiana University, but covers stories all across the area, including Terre Haute and Columbus.
Latest Episodes
View all 96 episodes1118: Evolving Education
Throughout Indiana history, Hoosiers have used the power of education to transform their communities. Discover jazz studies from Indiana Avenue to Indiana University. Travel the banks of the Wabash with the Sisters of Providence. Battle alongside the soldiers of Shiloh with famed author Lew Wallace, and welcome the fusion rock band Veseria to the studio.
1117: Heritage in the Heartland
Celebrate African American heritage in Indiana. Discover the Leora Brown School, the first and longest standing African American school. Buzz to the rhythms of jazz along the famed Indiana Avenue! Meet the Indianapolis family turned restauranteurs, honoring family through food at “Maxine’s Chicken and Waffles,” and welcome the soulful sounds of Julia Kahn.
1116: Indiana Love
Discover passions inspired by Indiana communities. Listen to the soothing sounds of barbershop melodies in a new “Jazz Crossroads.” Explore Indiana film during an interview with famed director of Rudy and Hoosiers, David Anspaugh. Meet artist Brian Getz as his latest balloon sculpture takes flight. Plus, welcome Bloomington’s dynamic duo, Russ Baum and Huck Finn, to the studio.
1111: New Paths, New Perspectives
Explore how a change of perspective can lead to stunning discoveries. Penetrate through the layers of a painting with a revolutionary new camera, the Osiris. Meet a model citzen of Solsberry, Indiana, home of famed Tulip Train Trestle, whose love of his local community has reached unexpected heights. Begin a journey with celebrated Hoosier, Lew Wallace, as he transforms from a controversial solder to beloved author, and finally, revel in the eclectic jazz sounds of Indy’s Tonas Triad.
1113: Santa Special
Yes, Indiana, there is a Santa Clause! Learn the surprising history behind the town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Meet the man behind the beard, Jim Yellig, Santa Claus' chief resident for over 40 years. Explore the incredible story behind the thousands of letters that arrive in Santa Claus each holiday season, and get into the holiday spirit with volunteer Elves.
1115: Reflected Celebration
Celebrate Indiana's history as the state's bicentennial year begins! Travel back in time for another installment of Memory Chain! Begin your journey along the historical jazz crossroads of Indiana, starting with famed composer, Hoagy Carmichael. Cozy up next to the hearth with Earth Eats' Annie Corrigan, and welcome Indianapolis' country favorite Diesel Confederacy as they perform in the studio!
1114: Winter’s Best
Explore great winter destinations and activities across Indiana. Discover unique museums, including the American Sign Museum and the Museum of Miniature Houses. Attend the internationally-recognized Marc Adams School of Woodworking. Revel in the adrenaline-pumping action of the Indiana Ice. Experience stories across the state to battle your winter blues!
1112: Seasonal Cheer
Get into the holiday spirit with Hoosiers across the state! Meet Santa’s reindeer, born and raised at Indiana’s Whitetail Acres Tree Farm! Learn how to decorate the world’s largest Christmas tree in downtown Indianapolis! Participate in the century old holiday tradition, the Audubon’s Christmas Bird Count, as it combines the season with science! Join the festivities with a delicious new recipe from Earth Eats’ Annie Corrigan, and musical performances by Julia Kahn and Scott Witzke!
1110: Shaping the State
For hundreds of years, the landscape of Indiana of has been shaped by waterways and changing transportation. Travel the state's longest underground river at Blue Springs Cavern. Discover how modern inventions transformed cityscapes. Journey to Knightstown, Indiana, home of the famed Hoosier gym. Meet a young artist with an old soul, singer and songwriter Lily Meister.
1109: Eerie Irvington
Celebrate all things spooky at the nation’s longest-running Halloween Festival, located in the Irvington neighborhood of Indianapolis. Travel along Irvington’s history, from a rural town to the heart of Butler College. Relive days gone by at the Irvington Theatre, where community spirit takes a unique twist. Brave the Irvington Ghost Tour, where the town’s rich history comes to life in unexpected ways. Plus, learn more about the activities taking place at the festival with director, Tara Elder.
1108: A Different View
Discover unique destinations and activities to enjoy this season! Soar above the tree line at the Indy Air Hog’s annual Fly-In in Scottsburg, Indiana! Journey with Little Indiana’s Jessica Nunemaker as she travels to EkFortville, Indiana. Explore Eklund’s Crazy Acres and meet Hollywood monster maker, Lynette Eklund. Welcome The Main Squeeze back to the studio for their new album debut!
1107: Hidden History
Explore the hidden histories of some of Indiana's most beautiful autumn locations. Travel back to the Indiana of yesteryear, when trees covered the land in a new Memory Chain. Unearth the natural beauty of virgin forest at the Hemmer Woods Nature Preserve! Discover the oldest manufacturing company in Indianapolis at the National Library Book Bindery of Indiana! Join Jessica Nunemaker for a journey to the small town of Vevay, and welcome Indiana's own country crooner Jake Dodds!
1106: Learning Outside the Lines
Discover how learning extends beyond the classroom and across the state. Meet the incredible artisans teaching their craft to Hoosiers young and old. Explore glass blowing at Indiana University, where art meets science in unexpected ways. Travel to the Iron Symposium where international artists gather to create and contribute to the Sculpture Trails Outdoor Museum in Solsberry, Indiana. Visit the largest woodworking school in the country, and welcome Indiana's celebrated finger-picking guitarist, Kade Puckett.
1105: Hoosier Harvest
It is harvest time for Hoosiers across the state! From fresh fruits and vegetables, explore both farm and festivals! Travel to a Seymour, Indiana, family farm to see a unique approach to land cultivation! Join Little Indiana's Jessica Nunemaker for a trip to Greensburg's orchards! Meet the hardest working harvesters in Indiana at the Hunter's Honey Farm! Fly high above the fields at the annual Indiana Balloon Fest!
1104: Magnificent Muncie
Explore Muncie’s magnificent tourist destinations! Discover how the Ball Family legacy continues to shape the Muncie community. Wander the gardens of the Ball Family Estate at Minnetrista. Take a flight at the Academy of Model Aeronautics’ national headquarters and museum! Enjoy a stroll along Indiana’s longest trail system, the Cardinal Greenway. Finally, relax and take in the downtown sights that the internationally acclaimed “Heorot Pub.”
1103: Autumn Preview
Autumn is just around the corner! Explore the perfect ways to enjoy the fall season across the state! Discover incredible vistas at the Hickory Ridge Fire Tower in Brown County! Travel to Nashville Indiana to meet chainsaw artist, Chris Trotter! Delight in the annual apple harvest at Musgrave Orchards and Huber Winery.
1102: Summer Memories
Discover the Indiana State Dune’s Park as the beach transforms into a menagerie during the annual sand sculpture contest! Wander off the beaten path as you travel with Jessica Nunemaker to the small town of Kouts, Indiana. Celebrate Hoosier filmmakers at the Middle Coast Film Festival, and welcome the ethereal sounds of Hunterchild.
1101: Outside Scene, Inside Change
From farming to fiber art, find inspiration in your Hoosier surroundings! Discover Aspire Heartland, an Anderson farm that is giving adults a new lease on life. Meet an extraordinary fiber artist transforming unexpected mediums into incredible scenes. Cheer for America’s favorite past time at Evansville’s Bosse Field as it celebrates 100 years! Plus, swing to the sounds of the Shelby County Sinners!
1026: Off the Beaten Path
Explore small Indiana places that have an enormous impact. Become awestruck by Indiana's largest natural sandstone bridge, the Portland Arch! Discover Greencastle with Little Indiana's Jessica Nunemaker! Get in the competitive spirit at the National Bowhunters Championship in Bedford, and welcome country crooner Don Pedigo to the studio!
1025: Hoosiers Living Well
Meet Hoosiers finding wellness and prosperity in unexpected places. Travel to Indianapolis where brotherhood on the battlefield inspired brotherhood in the bar, Hotel Tango Whiskey. Climb seven stories into the downtown skyline to visit Eskenazi Health’s Sky Farm, and welcome Earth Eats’ Annie Corrigan for another delicious recipe. Irish musicians Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen perform.