South Bend Beat Podcast
by Alpha Dog Podcasts
The South Bend Beat Podcast will dive into all things, people and places South Bend.We’ll interview local leaders and influencers, allowing listeners to hear about them in a way that’s never been heard before. This includes community leaders, politicians, business owners, entrepreneurs and more.The South Bend Beat Podcast will also highlight, preview and summarize local events with the help of those that will be, or were, directly involved.Even if you aren’t from South Bend, listen along to keep up with this city on the rise and the entrepreneurial spirit that goes along with it.
Episodes
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Leslie Pinson - Local Spirit
Kyle is joined, once again, by Leslie Pinson. Leslie has a bunch of updates to share and the conversation goes multiple directions. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow Alpha Dog Agency on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow…
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Steve Smith - Entrepreneur
Kyle is joined by Steve Smith, a local entrepreneur who does a little bit of everything. They talk a lot of business and tech along with RVs, bourbon, golf, watches and much more. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on...
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Family & Children’s Center
Kyle is joined by Roxanne and Audrey of Family & Children's Center. They talk about the mission behind the agency and their individual backgrounds that led them there. They also talked about ways you can help locally. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook,...
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DaiVaughn Searcy & Olyvia Dunn - Mad Bull BBQ
Kyle is joined by Liv and Dai of Mad Bull BBQ. They do BBQ the right way and have an amazing story to go along with it. They discuss their backgrounds, what sets their food apart, community and more. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency…
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Matt Ingle - Aesthetyk
Kyle is joined by Matt Ingle. Matt is an entrepreneur in the music industry, largely as an executive. They talk about his local background, breaking into the industry, his various career paths and end with an AMA of music-related questions. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow...
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Jonathan Jones - SBVPA
Kyle is joined by Jonathan Jones of the VPA. Jonathan previewed many of the fun summer events in the South Bend area, what all goes into his job and how he helps the community. They also talk his background and basketball. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook,...
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Harrison Leonard - Our Playbook
Kyle is joined by Harrison Leonard. Harrison is a kicker for Notre Dame and an entrepreneur that is tackling the NIL initiative. He talks about the first days of NIL, how he is looking to give athletes a platform with it and answers common kicker questions. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog...
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Luis Beltran - Beltran Barbershop
Kyle is joined by Luis Beltran. Luis has been on the show before but a lot has changed since then. He talks about taking over the shop, how to be a good client at a barbershop, common questions and more. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or…
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Josh Sisk - Potawatomi Zoo
Kyle is joined by Josh Sisk. This is Josh's second time on the show and he dives deeper into zoo etiquette, the giraffes that you can now enjoy, the upcoming bears, how to build a modern zoo and more. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram...
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Justin Maust - Entrepreneur
Kyle is joined by Justin Maust. Justin is an entrepreneur that has done a little bit of everything and always with enthusiasm. They talk about his Success Loves Discipline mantra, his LinkedIn strategy, fitness tips and more. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend…
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Chris Hagstrom-Jones - South Bend Cubs
Kyle is joined by Chris Hagstrom-Jones. They discuss his promotion to Assistant General Manger, the upcoming South Bend Cubs season and working with the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on...
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Christina McGovern - YSB
Kyle is joined by Christina McGovern. They discuss the major announcement around a new facility for YSB, right here in Michiana. They also discuss fundraisers, the city life and local favorites. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links…
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Jason Zook - SBCSC
Kyle is joined by Jason Zook. They discuss the Plus Grant Program through IUSB and South Bend Schools, along with discussing his journey and South Bend Schools in general. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook,...
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Willian dos Santos - Bethel University
Kyle is joined by Willian dos Santos, former and future employee of Alpha Dog Agency and transplant from Brazil. They discuss what led him to the South Bend area and why he has stayed. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on...
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Kim Becker - Hello Gorgeous
Kyle is joined by Kim Becker of Hello Gorgeous. They discuss the Hello Gorgeous mission, how it came to be and practical advice for entrepreneurs. They wrap with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow...
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Sarah Brown - Martin‘s Super Markets
Kyle is joined by Sarah Brown. They talk about her role in talent acquisition and her how she climbed the ranks at Martin's to her current position. They also discuss their hiring surge right now and what they are offering to incoming talent. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links…
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Dr. Pete McCown - CFEC
Kyle is joined by Dr. Pete McCown. Dr. Pete has a diverse history of entrepreneurship and leadership. They discuss his journey, his current role and they finish up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram...
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Big Perm - U93
Kyle is joined once again by Big Perm. It's the usual nonsense and they have an extended round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow Alpha Dog Agency on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow South Bend Beat…
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Ali Patel - Ali On The Boulevard
Kyle is joined by Ali Patel. They discuss Ali's background and early days with the boutique, along with her new pop up and how she goes about buying for her boutique. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook…
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Blake Schirripa - Mimmo‘s Pizza
Kyle and Blake discuss their upcoming Over The Edge event, where they will rappel down the side of a building for charity. They also discuss sports gambling and what's been going on at Mimmo's. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow...
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Kristin St Clair - Martin‘s Super Markets
Before we dive into Season 5, Kyle sits down with Kristin St Clair to highlight a few notes from the Martin's sponsorship and what she has been up to this summer. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow Alpha Dog Agency on Facebook,...
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South Bend Beat & Season 5 Announcement
Kyle comes back for Season 5 with a couple big updates.
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Thiago Pinto - South Bend Lions
For the Season 4 Finale, Kyle is joined by Thiago Pinto, who will be leading the South Bend Lions this summer. Thiago is also the Head Coach of the Bethel University Mens Soccer team. They discuss his path from Brazil to Mishawaka, underused soccer techniques and much more. Show Links South Bend...
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Doug Murphy - Martin's Super Markets
Kyle is joined by Doug Murphy. Martin's has Barefoot Days coming up! Doug fills you in on the deals you can expect and how to best prepare your food and drink combos. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow Alpha Dog Agency on…
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Tieal Bishop - A Rosie Place For Children
Kyle is joined by Tieal Bishop of A Rosie Place For Children. Tieal talks about her background, the creation of A Rosie Place, what it means to work with medically fragile children and how they make it work the way they do. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on…
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Blake Schirripa - Mimmo's Pizza
Kyle is joined by Blake Schirripa of Mimmo's Pizza. Blake talks about COVID adjustments, what the last year has been like, what he has planned for this summer and what 'Mangia, Mangia' means. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow...
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Kylie Carter - DTSB
Kyle is joined by Kylie Carter of Downtown South Bend. Kylie recaps what the last year of Covid has looked like through the lens of DTSB and previews this Spring and Summer activities downtown. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow...
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Ismael Zina - NoraCare
But wait! Kyle is out due to contract tracing and Jordan takes his place to interview Ismael Zina of NoraCare. NoraCare is an 'uber for health care' launching in the region. They talk about Ismael's background, his mission and why he loves the South Bend area. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog...
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Carl Buchanon - South Bend Fire
Kyle is joined by Chief Carl Buchanon of the South Bend Fire Department. They discuss Carl's upbringing in South Bend, his formative years and what led him to ultimately join the Fire Department. They also discuss recruiting efforts for SBFD, the focus on mental health in the department and his...
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Josh Sisk - Potawatomi Zoo
Kyle is joined by Josh Sisk. Josh is the Executive Director of the Potawatomi Zoo. They talk all things zoo and Josh's background, which includes stops at zoos in New York and Los Angeles. Jordan takes over for part of the episode to really, really talk animals. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha…
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Tim Lehman - Premium Investments
Kyle is joined by Tim Lehman, owner of Premium Investments. The sports cards industry is booming again and Tim has been in the business for decades. They talk about why the industry is booming, what to look out for and Tim's background. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow…
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Todd Zeltwanger - Cultivate
Kyle is joined by Todd Zeltwanger and Shelly Alwine. Todd and Shelly are part of the leadership team for Cultivate, which has garnered national attention for their food repurposing program put into place across the region. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend…
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Ben Schlabach - AMA Amish Edition
Kyle is joined by Ben Schlabach. Ben expressed interest in doing an Ask Me Anything, Amish edition. He clears up misconceptions about the Amish and answers all questions that came through on social media. They also talk about his entrepreneurial path that led to Green Improvements. They wrap up...
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Adriana Macri - Macri's Bakery
Kyle is joined by Adriana Macri, of Macri's Bakery and Carmela's. They talk paczkis! They also discuss other popular holidays for the bakery, how they pivoted with Covid and what a typical day looks like this time of year. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend…
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Jordan Hall - Alpha Dog Agency
Kyle is joined by Jordan Hall, a young professional that recently left Traverse City, Michigan to relocate to South Bend. They discuss why he made the move, how he's adjusted to South Bend and why he recommends it to other young professionals. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet.…
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Kristin St. Clair - Martin's Super Markets
Kyle is joined by Kristin St. Clair, of Martin's Super Markets. They talk about Kristin's role at Martin's and what she offers the community. They also talk about health in general, health myths and meal plans. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog...
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Big Perm - U93
Kyle is once again joined by Sean Willey, AKA Big Perm of U93. They cover a wide array of topics, including bathroom etiquette, personal encounters and what's new at U93. Basically, the entire episode is a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle...
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Dr. Amber Selking - Selking Performance Group
Kyle is joined by Dr. Amber Selking. Dr. Selking is a mental performance expert that works with Fortune 500 companies and Notre Dame Football. They talk about her background, her athletic career, her role at Lippert and what a typical day looks like for her. As usual, they wrap up with a round of...
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Matthew Stackowicz - Applied Entrepreneurship Program
Kyle is joined by Matthew Stackowicz. Matthew run the Applied Entrepreneurship Program through RISE. They discuss how he ended up with that role and how it's helping students throughout the area. They also discuss the multiple business ventures that Matthew is currently working on. As usual, they...
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Christmas Preview 2020
Kyle & Tina preview the holiday events taking place in South Bend and the surrounding areas this year. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow Alpha Dog Agency on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram Follow South Bend Beat on Facebook,...
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Tim Coleman - Martin's Super Markets
Kyle is joined by Tim Coleman, the Director of Speciality Foods for Martin's Super Markets. They talk groceries in general, the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on Facebook, Twitter or...
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Pam Comer - Pet Refuge
Kyle is joined by Pam Comer of the Pet Refuge. They talk about the things that have changed for the Pet Refuge during COVID, the needs for adoptive pet parents in the area, fundraising and commonly asked pet questions. As always, they wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South...
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Christina McGovern - Youth Service Bureau
Kyle is joined by Christina McGovern of the Youth Service Bureau. They dive into Youth Homelessness Awareness Month and some of the staggering stats in our area related to youth homelessness. They discuss fundraising, Over The Edge and Christina's background as well. As always, they wrap up with…
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Myron Larimer - South Bend Area Realtors
Kyle is joined by Myron Larimer, CEO of South Bend Area Realtors. They discuss the real estate market in the South Bend area along with what has changed since COVID hit in March. Myron discusses trends that he thinks will continue even post-COVID. As always, they wrap up with a round of Answer…
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Iris Hammel & Leslie Pinson - Startup Moxie
Kyle is joined by recurring guest Leslie Pinson, back for the third time on South Bend Beat. She shares what she's been up to since the last time she was on the show and her role with Startup Moxie, along with her own startup, Local Spirit. Kyle is also joined by Iris Hammel of Startup Moxie.…
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David Matthews - Matthews LLC
Kyle is joined by David Matthews of Matthews LLC. They discuss David's current and past projects in Downtown South Bend, the role he played in reviving the downtown area and urban development in general. They wrap up talking elevators, boxed pasta and with a round of Answer The Internet.
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Niele Ivey - Notre Dame Basketball
Kyle is joined by Niele Ivey. Niele has returned to South Bend to take over the Notre Dame Womens Basketball program from longtime coach Muffet McGraw. They talk about her growing up in Missouri, her path to Notre Dame, why she left the NBA to return to South Bend and more. They wrap up with a...
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Jason Lippert - LCI Industries
Kyle is back for Season 4. He's joined by Jason Lippert. Jason is the President and CEO of LCI Industries. They talk about company culture, leadership and Jason's career path. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet and some golf talk. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links...
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Christian Rackley - Rackley Restoration
Kyle is joined by Christian Rackley. Christian is the VP of Sales at Rackley Restoration. They dive into what restoration companies actually do on a daily basis, how he got started in the business and what tips he has for startups. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links…
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Paige Fessenden - Luxe Wagon
Kyle is joined by Paige Fessenden. Paige is the owner of Luxe Wagon, a mobile fashion truck. They talk fashion, New York, moving back to South Bend and break down Kyle's style. They wrap up with a round of Answer The Internet. Show Links South Bend Beat Alpha Dog Agency Links Follow Kyle on...
About this show
The South Bend Beat Podcast will dive into all things, people and places South Bend.We’ll interview local leaders and influencers, allowing listeners to hear about them in a way that’s never been heard before. This includes community leaders, politicians, business owners, entrepreneurs and more.The South Bend Beat Podcast will also highlight, preview and summarize local events with the help of those that will be, or were, directly involved.Even if you aren’t from South Bend, listen along to keep up with this city on the rise and the entrepreneurial spirit that goes along with it.
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