Episodes
Sept. 10, 2021
221: Vaccine Mandate coming? Vermont dominates the news; Bear Hunting; IndyCar Championship
Jeremiah Morrell and Zach Burcham are your hosts for episode 221. Surprise announcement from the Biden Administration mandating employers with 100+ workers to do weekly testing or vaccinate employees, using OSHA. We hear about Vermont troopers who faked cards, a crazy story about Bear Hunting on private property. We dig into the NFL season, and preview the final weeks of the IndyCar calendar. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause by donating mon...
Sept. 3, 2021
BHOL 220: Dakota's Sleeve; Food & Beverage Taxes; ESPN Scam
Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, Jesse Riddle, and Zach Burcham are your hosts for episode 220. Dakota got his sleeve, Food and Beverage tax money is going to be spent again. Dakota and Jesse want a trail, Zach wants to expand the skate park, Jeremiah thinks they should expand Summit Lake amenities...Nobody remembered to mention that taxation is theft. A football team scammed their way into an ESPN national tv slot and comedy ensued. Jesse wants an IQ test to explain why he is different. Our p...
Aug. 20, 2021
219: Stupid Wave 3 is here and nobody is happy
Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Zach Burcham are your hosts for episode 219. Zach had a big NASCAR weekend, Cancellations are happening for major events. Garth Brooks has cancelled his stadium tour, including concerts that had already been rescheduled twice. Indiana schools are trending towards virtual again; the State government is looking at changing health departments. The Afghanistan war is coming to a close, and it has not been a pretty week. And we get more musical tastes from Dakota....
Aug. 13, 2021
218: Gordon Lightfoot; County Pay; School Dress Codes; NY Governor
Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis, and Darrin Jacobs are your hosts for episode 218. Did you know that Dakota loves Gordon Lightfoot? Jeremiah needs to bring him a tee shirt from the shipwreck museum. Darrin grew some peppers that we are afraid of eating. County employees are found to be way underpaid compared to their peers; New York is getting a new Governor; and school dress codes are flaring up in Dakota’s school district. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chippin...
Aug. 5, 2021
217: Are major events in danger? Concerts, Games, Races?
Jeremiah Morrell, Dakota Davis and Zach Burcham are your hosts for episode 217. Things are changing again. Some businesses are adding mask requirements again. New York City has introduced a NYC Pass, that is essentially an apple wallet passport card....The predictable outcome. Major events are happening, but for how long? Garth Brooks is potentially putting his scheduled stadium tour on hold. The NFL is still planning on holding firm...for now. Is the needle moving either way? Stats say that va...
July 30, 2021
216: Olympics Moments; Highway Bill Coming; More Mask Talk
Jeremiah Morrell, Zach Burcham, and Mason Rottinghaus are your hosts for episode 215. A 5:00 monsoon stole Dakota from us, It looks like a there might be an infrastructure bill coming through Congress. More COVID talk and “guidance” coming from the CDC and locals. The Olympics are happening, but other than one storyline, it does not seem to be connecting with the American viewer. Jeremiah thinks it might be because of time zones. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by c...
July 23, 2021
215: Olympics, Bezos in Space, Sean Row Returns
Jeremiah Morrell and Jesse Riddle are your hosts for episode 214. Sean Row is your featured guest, Zach Burcham is back in the state and at his post as producer. Fun rapid fire episode; Indiana got sued and has to pay unemployment $300 kicker; Jeff Bezos is an Astronaut, the Olympics are starting; Sean is worried that Conservatives are just the outrage organization now. And there is more vaccine talk. Our program is community supported on Patreon. Do your part by chipping into the cause...
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…