A Lit Community for Rad Individuals with Indy Type Shop

Revitalizing Community: Meet the Founders of Indie Type ShopIn this podcast episode, host Michael Zarick welcomes Siren and Adam, the founders of Indy Type Shop. The discussion covers the recent opening of their store in Indianapolis, which sells typewriters and rare books while fostering a sense of community among local residents. Adam shares his experiences with ear surgery and recovery, while Siren talks about balancing her job at IU's Humanities Institute with managing the store. They elaborate on the various activities and events hosted at the shop, including poetry slams, first aid trainings, and industry talks. The conversation also touches on the challenges of small business ownership, particularly the problem of poor communication from the city regarding construction. The episode concludes with a reflection on what third spaces mean to them as both a concept and a physical location, and their hopes for fostering deeper community connections through their shop.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests01:03 Meet the Owners of Indy Type Shop02:12 Adam's Ear Health Journey03:56 Siren's Professional Life05:16 Flanner House and Community Programs07:31 Indy Type Shop Offerings10:35 Events and Community Engagement14:40 Challenges of Small Business Ownership18:36 Revitalizing the South Side21:45 The Importance of Collecting and Stewardship33:54 Community and Third Spaces35:27 Community Space and Harm Reduction36:37 The Concept of Third Space36:45 Third Space in Women's Prisons37:21 Third Space Indy Podcast37:41 Self-Motivated Learning and Community38:56 Challenges and Strategies for Third Spaces40:06 Nostalgia and Lost Third Spaces43:03 Interfaith Third Space During the Pandemic45:49 The Value of Collectibles and Scriptocurrency50:02 The Importance of Quality and Nostalgia50:46 Video Games and Cultural Value53:35 The Role of Advertisements in Third Spaces57:50 Favorite Green Spaces01:03:18 Upcoming Events and Closing Remarks