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Join Rick K. Jones as he explores the heart of Indiana, from its legendary basketball heritage to its unique culinary traditions. This episode dives into the state's rich history, vibrant sports culture, and mouthwatering local foods that define the Hoosier State. 

In this episode: Indiana's recent football and basketball accomplishments, including the undefeated 1976 Indiana basketball team led by Bob Knight

The story behind "Hoosiers" and small-town sports legends like Milan High School Indiana's Native American roots and early European settlement history

Cultural melting pot: influences from German, Scandinavian, and Eastern European immigrants Iconic

Indiana dishes: pork tenderloin sandwiches, Hoosier chili, sugar cream pie, persimmon pudding, and popcorn brands like Orville Redenbacher

The state's famous landmarks: Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 Notable local eateries: St. Elmo's steakhouse, Triple X Drive-In in West Lafayette, and Shapiro's Deli

Musical tributes from Indiana: John Mellencamp's "Small Town", Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust", and Cole Porter's "Anything Goes"

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Join Rick K. Jones as he explores the heart of Indiana, from its legendary basketball heritage to its unique culinary traditions. This episode dives into the state's rich history, vibrant sports culture, and mouthwatering local foods that define the Hoosier State.&nbsp;
In this episode: Indiana's recent football and basketball accomplishments, including the undefeated 1976 Indiana basketball team led by Bob Knight
The story behind "Hoosiers" and small-town sports legends like Milan High School Indiana's Native American roots and early European settlement history
Cultural melting pot: influences from German, Scandinavian, and Eastern European immigrants Iconic
Indiana dishes: pork tenderloin sandwiches, Hoosier chili, sugar cream pie, persimmon pudding, and popcorn brands like Orville Redenbacher
The state's famous landmarks: Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 Notable local eateries: St. Elmo's steakhouse, Triple X Drive-In in West Lafayette, and Shapiro's Deli
Musical tributes from Indiana: John Mellencamp's "Small Town", Hoagy Carmichael's "Stardust", and Cole Porter's "Anything Goes"

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA

Welcome to iHeart’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart’s comprehensive celebration of America’s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .

For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.

These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.

These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.

iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.

For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.

We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.

These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart’s You Tube page.

Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.

It’s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA
Welcome to iHeart&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA new podcast series. This is part of iHeart&rsquo;s comprehensive celebration of America&rsquo;s 250th birthday all year long in 2026 .
For over 400 years, people from all over the world have crossed the ocean and entered the United States through the New York harbor and other Gateway harbors seeking a new life in America.
These people arrived not only with their hopes and dreams, but also with their culinary cuisines, customs, preferences, and talents.
These varied culinary traditions have created our own unique American cuisine with a blend of foods from around the Globe.
iHeart is proud to bring you this series of the best-of-the-best food dishes across America.
For this series and special event, we are visiting each of the 50 states to find one unique dish that best showcases the culinary history of that state. And to find one special restaurant to prepare this dish.
We will also showcase three additional restaurants from each state for wonderful culinary road trips.
These stories will be shared via both video and audio podcasts each week and a special video vignette distributed on iHeart&rsquo;s You Tube page.
Additionally, each weekly podcast will include a musical playlist of songs from or about that state because like food, music has played such a great role in telling the story of the history of the United States.
It&rsquo;s UNITED TASTES OF AMERICA exclusively from iHeart.

United Tastes of America

Episode 19: Indiana

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