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Meeting Muncie

Meeting Muncie

Written by: Jonathan Balmer
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Muncie, Indiana, has been called "the most studied city of its size in America." It has long served as a bellwether: a quintessential American small city. The history is important, and well-documented. But what's it like to move here in the 21st century? Join Jonathan Balmer, a new Munsonian, as he interviews the people around town who make Muncie truly unique.Jonathan Balmer Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • Isaac Rogers (Irog Media / Ball State University Student)
    Oct 3 2025

    It's Charlie town Community Day at Ball State University this weekend, so we caught up with a Ball State University Student and founder of a small media company, Isaac Rogers!

    See more about his work at:

    irogmedia.com


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    26 mins
  • Dr. Andy Shears (Muncie Map Company)
    Dec 27 2023

    Dr. Andy Shears it the owner of Muncie Map Company, Muncie's own custom cartography studio. From local history, plenty of observational humor, to custom maps and international clientele, Andy shares his thoughts.

    We talk about how space and place matter, how Muncie is the sort of town that can take a beating and be at work the next day, and why living in other towns without the ever-present sound of trains isn't all it's cracked up to be.

    Links of interest:

    • ⁠Muncie Map Company Website
    • ⁠Muncie Map Company Facebook Page

    "Meeting Muncie's" web home is on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠⁠. Leave a voice message there. Send a letter with thoughts, or suggestions for other Munsonians I should interview at meetingmuncie@gmail.com. Thank you!


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    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Meeting Muncie⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@Meeting_Muncie⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: Keyword ⁠⁠⁠⁠"Meeting Muncie"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


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    34 mins
  • Sasha Donati (Legacy Village West African Cuisine)
    Oct 31 2023

    Sasha Donati is the chef and owner of Legacy Village West African Cuisine located at 3124 N Granville Ave, Muncie, IN 47303.


    She came to Muncie after marrying her husband, a native Munsonian. Originally from Liberia, Sasha and I talk about the unique features of African Cuisine, her philosophy on life, and her hopes that food not only makes for a good meal but meaningful community connections.


    Links of interest:

    • Legacy West African Cuisine Facebook Page
    • Meeting Muncie Instagram Post with Pictures of food from the restaurant.


    "Meeting Muncie's" web home is on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters⁠⁠⁠. Leave a voice message there. Send a letter with thoughts, or suggestions for other Munsonians I should interview at meetingmuncie@gmail.com. Thank you!


    Follow the show on Social Media:

    Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@Meeting Muncie⁠⁠⁠

    Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠@Meeting_Muncie⁠⁠⁠

    Facebook: Keyword ⁠⁠⁠"Meeting Muncie"⁠⁠⁠

    Substack: ⁠⁠⁠https://jonathanbalmer.substack.com/s/meeting-muncie⁠⁠⁠


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    24 mins
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