MIND YO' LIFE - Stage Left, Fork Right: A Life in Film, Food, and Philosophy

In this rich and winding episode of Mind Yo' Life, recorded at Morgenstern's Bookstore Podcast Studio in Bloomington, Andrew sits down with the unforgettable Spyridon "Strats" Stratigos—a man whose life reads like a multi-act play with just the right mix of drama, comedy, philosophy, and breakfast food.   Strats is a film actor (Rudy, Hoosiers), stage performer, restaurateur, community advocate, and self-proclaimed "occasional mystic."   He's been a referee on screen, a board member at Bloomingfoods, and a breakfast innovator behind some of Bloomington's most beloved dishes.   He's also got deep roots in Indiana's spiritual and arts scenes—dabbling in Sufi dance, ashram life, and yogic traditions during his time at IU.   Throughout the episode, Strats shares stories from movie sets, fraternity life, kitchen chaos, spiritual journeys, and the beautiful contradictions of life in Solsberry, Indiana.   He and Andrew explore what it means to live many lives at once—and how art, food, faith, and storytelling can keep a community connected.   And just when the philosophy gets a little too deep, Strats takes on a hilarious custom quiz crafted just for him, featuring questions about Rudy, restaurant memories, and how he might answer if ever mistaken for a mystical breakfast item.       Podcast Studio Sponsor Podcast Sponsor   Podcast Sponsor JF WALKER INVESTMENTS 812-327-0889