Michael Zarick

this goes crazy

a phantom of what could be.

Ep. 10 Ruba Marshood - CEO of Indy Reads This photo was taken two days after we recorded, peep the costume change. Intro There is something special about Ruba Marshood. I said as much near the start...

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A photo of Michael Zarick and Ruba Marshood in Indy Reads near the big reading chair.

This week I am thankful to announce that I got the opportunity to sit down and talk with Ruba Marshood, the CEO of Indy Reads.
If you do not know Ruba, she is compassionate and kind, and she is fiercely dedicated to the Indy Reads vision of "100% Literacy For All."
I hope you'll take time to listen

Ep. 9 Bill Brooks - Editor and Publisher of the Urban Times The Urban Times is so much more than a newspaper. It’s a way of telling the collective story of downtown Indianapolis. Bill Brooks has been running the paper...

Find links to listen and read the blog here:
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YouTube video by Third Space Indy The Danger of Complacency #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis

The Urban Time in Indianapolis is so much more than a newspaper. It’s a way of telling the collective story of downtown Indianapolis.

Bill Brooks has been running the publication for over 30 years. Excited to share our conversation with you.
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@williamhazen.bsky.social rave review from me madre.

excuse me this is within "the zone" 🤓☝️

Since you told me this on the pod, I can't stop thinking about it. If we bounded Indianapolis within these borders and built denser, built urban, built for transit, imagine the powerhouse this city would be.

YouTube video by Third Space Indy Indianapolis Empowers Individuals #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis

@williamhazen.bsky.social talks about how Indianapolis empowers people.
This is a common through-line on my podcast. In Indianapolis, you can have an outsized effect for being only an individual or small group.

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Steam review that says "This might be the game that saves you. If you buy and play this game twice a day your brain will continue to expand even though neurologists say it's impossible at your age” Northernlion"

A review's a review

You like doing promo more than me 😭😭😭
Ty, my king.

YouTube video by Third Space Indy What Inspires You? William Hazen IndyGo #commmunity #podcast #indianapolis

I normally only post extra clips on Instagram, but @williamhazen.bsky.social is only here!

Here's 1.5 minutes of the benefits of transit straight from the dome, I guarantee there's even more beyond!

Loved talking to Will on this pod cuz I love BUSES, baby!

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Aerial of Wetland showing ponds and swampy areas

Render of Football field to be constructed on the site

Hooo boy- this is incredibly concerning. It appears the Central Indiana Land Trust donated this sensitive wetland along Bell’s Creek at 42nd and Mitthoefer to Phalen (a charter school), who is now planning to build their football stadium on top of it.

IndyGo Foundation - IndyGo

Thanks for the shout! -- Will, did you know that if you like keeping buses fast, cheap, and FUNDED, you can support the IndyGo Foundation? 🥲
www.indygo.net/foundation/

Ep. 8 - William Hazen - Third Generation Transit Operator When I was a child, up until 9th grade, I rode the bus to school. Some of my greatest memories, longest-lasting friends, and sense of independence come from...

As a kid, the bus gave me friends, freedom, and stress relief. Now I ride IndyGo buses 3x a week, and get a lot of the same feelings.
That’s why it was an honor to chat with @williamhazen.bsky.social, a third-gen transit operator here in Indy.
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As GDC talk applications have opened, I want to politely remind you that GDC remains one of the most inaccessible, unfairly expensive, and dangerous for-profit game industry events out there - and that offering your labour for free to it just adds value that pressures people into going needlessly.

I am still figuring out logistics (and Rami has kindly offered to help a lil!), but I’ve been putting together a means for game devs to present GDC-style ‘talks’ on @playwatchlisten.bsky.social. When it’s public, devs will be able to submit a topic for consideration, and will be paid for their time!

I thought you said "Hard to swallow" pill, John

Looking forward to all the new parking spaces at surface level.

Ep. 7 Jeffery Tompkins - City Planner and Founder of Proformus This is what I genuinely see when I go outside. In 2020, people had too much time. I am no exception to this. I was unemployed, stuck inside, and playing...

Happy to share that today's episode of Third Space Indy is with Jeffery Tompkins. A good friend of mine who is an urban planner and deeply invested in improved our literal built environment.

Give the episode a listen. Links in the show notes here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/ep-7...

Season 1 Ep.6 - Abby Reckard, Founder of Lille Bønne I have been lucky enough to visit the inside of this building — it’s totally torn up now. This episode of Third Space Indy is quite special to me for a...

Episode 6 of Third Space Indy is live.

I spoke with Abby Reckard, the founder of Lille Bønne in Fletcher Place. We spoke about what it takes to build the community living room and many other things. I hope you’ll listen.

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@jmduke.com @buttondown.com

What is the difference between these two metrics? It feels like one must be wrong, but I'm also likely misunderstanding.

@jaytholen.net just wanna say I'm really bummed about Dreamsettler but support you in your decision!

Do what makes you happy, king. Hypnospace is a legacy worthy of you anyway. peace.

Ep. 5 of Third Space Indy is out! Today, I was joined by Kate Grimm, who is a key organizer for the Tonic Ball in Indianapolis. We talked about local music and neighborhood identity.

I hope you'll take the time to listen. Links to listen can be found here: thirdspaceindy.com/archive/seas...

@skillup.bsky.social I'm not all the way through yet, but your Expedition 33 video is amazing.

There just isn't anyone else like you out there; you're a beast.

Season 1 Ep.4 Jenna Hadley Did you know this sign is no longer there because someone hit it with a car? This episode marks a couple of firsts for the podcast. It is the first time I...

Ep. 4 of Third Space Indy has been released. This week I'm talking to my good friend Jenna Hadley who is the Community Manager at COhatch Broad Ripple.

We talk about connections in the workplace, the importance of inclusivity, and community-oriented Third Spaces

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Der Mensch Tracht, Un Gott Lacht 2025 Goal Update Funny how things work out sometimes. Man Plans and God Laughs On December 30th, 2024, I published my 2nd annual Year in Review. At the end...

I took a moment to write about the progress I've made for my 2025 annual goals. I personally am very happy with the developments.

If you're interested, you can read that reflection here!
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This week on Third Space Indy I spoke with Khaled Khlifi, the marketing director at @kankancinema.bsky.social .

We had a great conversation about what it means to be the neighborhood spot. Find a link to listen at thirdspaceindy.com

Also the side project is peak - I used to have an RSS feed tool in college that I looked at every day and it shut down and I never used RSS feeds again basically. I don't remember the name, but I loved it.