Episodes

July 16, 2021

214: Right to Repair; USA leaving Afghanistan; McDonalds Ice Cream Machines

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Jesse Riddle are your hosts for episode 214. Two big topics tonight. The USA is leaving Afghanistan, and former President Bush is questioning the decision to get out, because of the vacuum it will provide. Dakota attempts to argue the point. Does it work? The Biden Administration has issued an Executive Order on the issue of “Right to Repair” which is wide ranging from cell phones to tractors. This leads into a debate about McDonalds ice cream machines. ...
July 9, 2021

213: Chris May - Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts for episode 213. Chris Stayton is your producer. Our featured guest is Chris May, Executive Director of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. We talk through the history of the Hall of Fame, how it landed in New Castle, the exhibits, the bricks out front, incredible guests, and the phenomenal gift that was just received. Another worldwide landmark right in our back yard. A great conversation with Chris, about far more than basketball. Well worth a...
July 4, 2021

Mid Ohio Bonus Episode

Quick update from Mid Ohio Sports Car Course; Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, Chris Gault and Joey Mulinaro of Barstool sports are taking in the weekend. Zach got a 2 seater ride, Gault rode in a pace car, Joey is covering the race for Barstool. Special visitors at the camp last night, and we have winning picks. Tune into the race on NBC today at noon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 30, 2021

212: Remembering Steve Horwitz; Eldora Recap; July 4th

Jeremiah Morrell, Jesse Riddle, and Zach Burcham are your hosts for episode 212. It was a tough week for the BHOL family, as our friend Steve Horwitz passed away over the weekend. We talked about our relationship with Steve, what he meant to us, and some favorite memories. We also talk about our weekend on the Silver Crown car at Eldora with Kyle Robbins, Independence Day weekend traditions and are there Independence Day movies? The tail end of this podcast is a replay of the 2nd episode Steve...
June 25, 2021

211: Darrin Jacobs explains zoning; A sports segment nobody wanted

Jeremiah Morrell, Jesse Riddle, and Zach Burcham are your guides to episode 211. Darrin Jacobs is our featured guest; the previous zoning administrator for Henry County Indiana. We talk through a recent zoning application that was denied. Why do some uses get approved, why do some fail? We have a great test case in Spiceland township! In sports, the Pacers brought a new coach into town, who is actually the old coach. Does it excite anyone? Our friend Kyle Robbins is racing again this weekend, a...
June 18, 2021

210: Mark Brim becomes the Clueless Farmer

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Zach Burcham are your guides to episode 210. We have a bittersweet episode with Mark Brim; he is leaving Indiana for the green green pastures of South Dakota. he has launched a new You Tube page called “Clueless Farmer” where we can follow along with his journey. In protest of his departure, Indiana had an earthquake. There was cake, ice cream, and an exit interview. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by don...
June 11, 2021

209: Re-Living High School; Winning the Lottery; Park Improvements?

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Zach Burcham are your guides to episode 209. Its high school graduation season, and it made Dakota think about High School. Would you want to go back? Would you tell yourself to do something differently? Are reunions ruined by social media? We also talk about some local park upgrades that might be bonded for...And rapid fire; Mike Pence’s new house, where do you live if you win the lottery? And much more! Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do you...
June 3, 2021

208: Steve Horwitz - The Clunky Recovery

Jeremiah Morrell and Jesse Riddle are your host lineup for tonight! Making his grand return to the show is Steve Horwitz, the distinguished professor of free enterprise at Ball State University. Zach Burcham is our producer this go around! The economy is off to a clunky re-start. We examine the dynamics of fuel/energy conditions, lumber pricing is wild, homes are off the charts expensive. Labor markets have been difficult for employers, state governments are adjusting policies. Shortages of veh...
May 26, 2021

207: Indy 500 Preview - Hogsett's mask ambassadors

Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts for the fourth annual Indy 500 race preview episode! Joining us are Mike McKown, Forrest Plank, and in the producer’s chair is Blake McKown, auditioning for BHOL 8 the Ocho. Anticipation is building for the biggest gathering of humans in one place since the pandemic began. Masks are “required” but most folks are only wearing them when walking around. Some drivers have been critical of the continued expectation of face coverings, with the CDC rela...
May 21, 2021

206: Local Stimulus Funds; Election Season Starts; Food & Bunnies

Local governments are getting millions of dollars in COVID cash. Henry County Indiana is expecting over 9 million, the City of New Castle is expecting 3 million plus. Local communities have until 2024 to spend the funds….We talk through if this should exist at all, what possible uses there are, and what other areas are doing. North Carolina is going to spend 30 million dollars of their windfall on Stock Car Racing tracks. The 2022 election season has begun with Jason Williams indicating a bid f...
May 7, 2021

205: Mark Fultz - Art, Skateboarding, Rocket League, NFT's explained, and Uncle Bobby

Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Jesse Riddle piece things together. Our featured guest is Mark Fultz. Dakota Davis is off saving people from darkness. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/222 This is the episode where all technology decides to break. A rare audio only episode that was off the rails before the show even started. The guys try to pick up the pieces and had a classic fun, wandering episode. We talk art, skateboarding, getting old, Riddle scamming Rocket League, Pato O’Ward making an NFT and Jesse tries to explain it to us. Local fire department did some great work, and we lost Uncle Bobby Unser. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
April 30, 2021

204: Storytime with Darrel Radford; Pence skips Congress; Temperature Theatre

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham is the producer. Our featured guest is Darrel Radford, local journalist and author. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/221 We got the chance to talk to recently retired Darrel Radford, who has been covering the local news beat since the 1970’s, topics include the local newspaper industry, how times have changed for the news business. Darrel also has a book available called “Images of America” and is running a BHOL special! Just mention the podcast! Greg Pence skipped the Presidential address for a local Repubican dinner; Henry County had a high speed chase, and Jeremiah gets on his soapbox about playing the game of theatre for sporting events. Dakota wants the old normal back...Folks have had their vaccination opportunity...When is it over? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS cover…
April 23, 2021

203: Indy Split / Politics - John Oreovicz

Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts this week. Kyle Robbins returns for third chair duties, and our featured guest is John Oreovicz. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/220 Episode 203 is racing laden as we move into the spring season! John has written a brand new book “Indy Split” that is going to be available at https://octanepress.com/book/indy-split/indy500_CART_IRL_USAC_racing and on Amazon. We examine the politics inplay and how reunification happened...But most importantly; buy a copy of the book...A mere podcast won’t do the story justice. Indy 500 plans have been announced. It will be the biggest in person gathering since the pandemic began. Kyle is waging a war against the equine community for canceling the third annual last ever Hoosier Hundred, and moving the race to Terre Haute….No more dirt racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.…
April 16, 2021

202: Chris Spangle's Annual review; Pat Robertson brandished a weapon

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham is on the producers desk, Chris Spangle is the featured guest. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/219 Episode 202 is the annual review of the BHOL podcast with Chris Spangle, founder of the network coming to town to check up on his pet project. Pat Robertson waved a gun on the 700 club. And the home rule bill was defeated in the statehouse this week. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
April 9, 2021

201: Brittany Dicken & Carrie Barrett - Downtown is alive!

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, Zach Burcham is on the producers desk, special guests are Brittany Dicken, Carrie Barrett, and Aaron Dicken. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/218 Episode 201 of Boss Hog of Liberty, Brittany Dicken has written two great children's books! The latest one is “Dear NC Love, Me” benefits New Castle Main Street. Carrie Barrett explains the role the organization plays in the community. Great conversation about the future of New Castle and the optimism that many have for local communities. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
April 2, 2021

BHOL 200! The TWO HUNDRETH EPISODE CELEBRATION

Jeremiah Morrell and Dakota Davis are your hosts, dual producers Chris Stayton(Guffey), Zach Burcham, special guests Kade Koger, Jesse Riddle, Danny Morrell, and a surprise Chase Peyton all in the building. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/217 200 episodes in the book! Incredible ride for the podcast to get to this point. Outfitted in bowties to reflect the occasion, in Johnny Carson style, among many many distractions, we reminisce about our favorite moments in the show. Not your traditional BHOL, but a wild fun ride anyway! Enjoy and join us again for 201 next week! Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
March 19, 2021

199: Home Rule & Solar in Henry County - Bobbi Plummer; Susan Huhn; Betsy Mills

Jeremiah Morrell and Jesse Riddle host; Zach Burcham is our producer and cameraman! We have three elected officials in the building with us tonight. County Commissioner Bobbi Plummer, County Council President Susan Huhn, and Councilwoman Betsy Mills. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/216 Indiana has a challenge to its home rule law and the ability of counties to set policy. Specifically House Bill 1381 dealing with zoning for development of wind and solar installations in counties. Henry County officials have been at the front lines of the debate. We also get into the conversation about if solar projects are coming to Henry County and how an ordinance governing them will be developed. We also get updates on the counties efforts to get live streams in county government; a new shell building; the counties EAP program, and more. Jeremiah went to a Pacers game and isn't sure he is going back any time soon! Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the caus…
March 12, 2021

198: Stimulus Cash 3.0 & USAC Star Kyle Robbins

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Zach Burcham, and Mike Broyles are your hosts for the 198th edition of Boss Hog of Liberty, with our featured guest being Kyle Robbins, USAC Silver Crown racer. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/215 Late breaking news: Round three of stimulus bucks are coming. The President says you should check your bank accounts this weekend; you might be wildly wealthy? Some discussion about the dependency that these multiple stimulus checks are going to have on folks, particularly those who will have kids receiving hundreds of dollars a month for the next year. The big topic tonight is racing! Kyle Robbins is a New Castle native. We track how he went from quarter midgets into Ford Focus Sprints, dirt and pavement sprints, and now into the USAC Silver Crown Series racing against the biggest names in the sport. Working around some of the biggest names in motorsports. Last year he was racing Kyle Larson who won last weekend's NASCAR Cup Series race. Great conversation abo…
March 5, 2021

197: The Money Episode! Financial Advisors with Billy Cardwell

Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Jesse Riddle are your hosts for the 197th edition of Boss Hog of Liberty, with our featured guest of Billy Cardwell, founder of Aurora Financial Strategies. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/214 Fun and educational show! Brief chat about the new guidelines in Indiana for the COVID vaccine. Now anyone 50+ is eligible, along with teachers, front line folks, and any veteran. Congress is slowly working their way towards approving the $1400 that was “promised” months ago. This is our HUGE financial episode. Discussion on Wall Street Bets, Cryptocurrency, and individual speculative account apps like Robinhood. Great discussion about who should use the services of a certified financial advisor and what to consider when getting one. Riddle asked the most important question...How DO these guys get paid? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and …
Feb. 26, 2021

196: NCAA will have fans, New USPS trucks, Tourism Changes, Snowstorm Aftermath

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Zach Burcham are your hosts for the 196th edition of Boss Hog of Liberty, with a surprise visit by Corey Murphy! https://bosshog.fireside.fm/213 We talk about the aftermath of the snowstorm, COVID vaccine is available for those 60+, Lifetime carry might be happening, Someone shot Lady Gaga’s dog walker and stole her dogs? Indiana is getting ready to host the entire NCAA tournament, Gene Haas canceled a sponsorship because his driver got hurt in his car, Cicadas are back again. And Corey Murphy tells us about the future of Henry County tourism… Jeremiah says Summit Lake needs cabins again! Oh, and your mail truck is going to look different. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
Feb. 19, 2021

195: Giant Snowstorm; Ted Cruz went on Vacation; Colts stole Carson Wentz

Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Chase Peyton are your hosts for the 195th edition of Boss Hog of Liberty! https://bosshog.fireside.fm/212 We got a gigantic snowstorm. Still digging out in Indiana, but we are far better off than Texas. How did everyone handle it? Ted Cruz got caught going on vacation. Rush Limbaugh passed away, folks can’t seem to say anything nice without stepping in it. The Colts stole a quarterback from the Eagles, and Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
Feb. 12, 2021

211: 194: What is rich? Who SHOULD get stimulus? Morgan Wallen survived Cancel Culture? Celebrating Valentines Day

Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Mark Brim are your hosts for the 194th edition of Boss Hog of Liberty! https://bosshog.fireside.fm/211 We talk about what is rich? Who is going to get the next round of stimulus? How did Morgan Wallen survive the cancel culture and sell more albums this week? Tom Brady partied HARD after his Super Bowl win; and how do you celebrate Valentines Day? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
Feb. 5, 2021

193: Indiana Legislature Update: Home Rule is in Danger; Open Door Violation

Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Jesse Riddle are your hosts for the 193rd edition of Boss Hog of Liberty! https://bosshog.fireside.fm/210 Big recap of the Indiana General Assembly active bills. Legislation regarding the Libertarian Party ballot access has been defeated. Henry County Council President Susan Huhn testified before the Utilities committee regarding a bill that would substantially change home rule and the authority of planning commissions. The local police department is getting plate readers that will observe everyone as they come and go in town...What could possibly go wrong? Finally - The Henry County Commissioners have been found in violation of open door laws for making a change in county attorney in private phone calls instead of at public meetings. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.
Jan. 29, 2021

192: Gamestop STONKS - Florida Olympics? Where is my $1400?

Jeremiah Morrell, Zachary Burcham, and Jesse riddle are your hosts for the 192nd edition of Boss Hog of Liberty. Sara Morrell jumps in as our guest producer. https://bosshog.fireside.fm/209 Sometimes we worry about what a show might be about...Then they just write themselves. Reddit runs the world now. They targeted consumer stocks like Gamestop and AMC Movie Theatres, costing speculative investors billions on the way to riches for the little guy. What will the fallout be? Oh, the Indiana Republicans are trying to kill Libertarian ballot access; Florida wants to steal the olympics from Japan. And what ever happened to our $1400? Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating monthly at any level at www.patreon.com/bosshogofliberty and receive even more BONUS coverage and content.