Third Space Indy
Third Space Indy
Podcast Description
Third Space Indy is a podcast about the people shaping Indianapolis from the ground up. Host Michael Zarick sits down with community organizers, creatives, and neighborhood leaders to explore how we build connection in an age of disconnection. Each episode highlights the work being done to reimagine a more vibrant, inclusive, and rooted future — one conversation at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores themes related to community building, neighborhood dynamics, and the impact of the arts on social engagement. Episodes often highlight the efforts of local creatives, such as those from the Kan-Kan Cinema discussing unique film offerings, or artists like Megan Jefferson emphasizing the role of public art in fostering community connections.
Third Space Indy is a podcast about the people shaping Indianapolis from the ground up. Host Michael Zarick sits down with community organizers, creatives, and neighborhood leaders to explore how we build connection in an age of disconnection. Each episode highlights the work being done to reimagine a more vibrant, inclusive, and rooted future — one conversation at a time.
Addressing Food Apartheid and Food Sovereignty with Sierra Nuckols
In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick interviews Sierra Nuckols, founder of Community Food Box Project. They discuss the concept of food apartheid, coined by Karen Washington, and how systemic issues like redlining and white flight have contributed to food deserts in Indianapolis. Sierra highlights the importance of food sovereignty, empowering local black farmers, grassroots organizations, and working-class communities. She shares her personal journey growing up with food insecurity, founding the Community Food Box Project in 2016, and its mission to provide small pantries throughout the city. They also talk about the impact of the government shutdown, the role of mutual aid, and the need for local food hubs. Sierra emphasizes supporting local farmers and avoiding the traditional non-profit industrial complex. Finally, they touch upon the significance of community-supported efforts and third spaces, like gardens and local eateries, in building and maintaining vibrant communities.
00:00 Understanding Food Apartheid and Food Sovereignty
01:24 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
01:55 Sierra Nuckols and the Community Food Box Project
04:54 Impact of Government Shutdown on Food Insecurity
09:45 The Concept of Food Sovereignty
13:59 Challenges and Realities of Food Insecurity
20:09 Community Efforts and Mutual Aid
21:59 Critique of Corporate Charity and Non-Profit Industrial Complex
28:57 Geographical Focus and Community Gardens
30:28 Introduction to Grassroots Organizations
30:54 Focus Families and Community Gardening
32:05 Third Space Indy Sponsorship
32:21 Unexpected Guests and Conversations
33:44 Defining Third Spaces
34:42 Personal Third Spaces and Sobriety
40:41 Community Building Through Food
41:43 Working at Tinker Street
43:01 Shoutouts and Restaurant Experiences
45:32 Final Thoughts and Farewells
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