No Dishes: Bloomington

08/25/2026

In an episode that goes far beyond food, Dr. Virginia Githiri tells us how she built her popcorn empire, PopKorn - Kernels with a Twist., but also doles out incredible life advice throughout our conversation. Be sure to check them out at their new location at Colstone Square, right by Gable's Bagels and Little Italy Market! You can also order online for pick up or delivery at popkorntwist.com.

Check it out below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/FuM9_jZsWBo?si=1pmzu4avKSu0qSK4

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08/18/2026

After many years of hosting pop-up showings of underrepresented movies all over town, Cicada Cinema is about to open its own theater! Josh Brewer and Derek Navardauskas share their stories, what you can expect, how you can help, and how the community has rallied behind their fundraising efforts. If you'd like to chip in towards this new independent space for film, and film lovers, you can donate to their venmo, , or PayPal: [email protected]

Watch below, listen on any your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_5zbB3Y1sao?si=1Nlw4c4gFNgB86-6

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08/13/2026

Please consider a donation of any size to New Hope for Families to support the incredible work they do in our community ❤️

https://www.newhopeforfamilies.org/donate

Did you enjoy a free-to-attend Taste? We kindly ask that you consider donating what you would’ve paid for a ticket to our friends at New Hope for Families ❤️
https://www.newhopeforfamilies.org/donate

New Hope is Bloomington’s only family shelter and has a success rate of helping families find permanent housing that’s almost 3x the state average. Be a part of the solution and help ensure that no child in our community ever has to sleep outside.

Each year we’ll be partnering with a different local non-profit moving forward. Taste is about more than just food, it’s about community 🙏

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07/28/2026

Check out Jordan’s apperance on Mind Yo' Business!!

07/28/2026

Taste of Bloomington is back on August 1st, 3-10 pm, on Kirkwood! Our host, and the lead organizer of Taste, Jordan Davis, is joined by Maddie Kerr and Ashley Ridinger from the Taste committee to reflect on last year, discuss changes made to enhance the guest experience this year, and share a peek behind the curtain on all of the work that goes into putting on a 20k-person event. This episode will tell you anything and everything you need to know about Taste and what to expect!

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/6TjyFpY1lb8?si=cqu-SGf6WWMZ7y8k

07/22/2026

BONUS EPISODE!! It's a Jordan and Jordan tag team special! Jordan Smith of Visit Bloomington tells us all about their new Culinary Passport program. Eat at your favorite restaurants. Try and find new favorites. Earn gift cards. What's not to love?!? Learn more here: https://www.visitbloomington.com/restaurants/passports/

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, or check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/tr3CZt4bIzM?si=-HbPuxWEtDKEL0CM

07/14/2026

Two incredible, powerful women grace us with their presence on this bonus episode of No Dishes! Monica Fleetwood Black shares her journey to opening her own therapy practice, and Dr. Katie Dieter regales us with her time living in Jamaica and her current role as a professor at Stanford. We take a trip back in time and talk about their time working at Soups On, Uncle E's, and so many other core memories we share of Bloomington of yesteryear.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/_cRux2Apq-k?si=rSR8zaOCyoyNPmqO

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07/07/2026

Season 10 Finale! Bloomington's longest running donut shop, The Cresent Donut is an absolute institution. From maple bacon, to blueberry cake, to tiger tails, Cresent has all the tried-and-true favorites, and new flavors that will keep you coming back time and time again. Delaney Nowak and Dustin Griffitts walk us through their history, their operations, and what exactly goes into upholding such a fantastic, longstanding legacy.

Watch below, listen on your favorite audio streaming platform, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/RzfSyljESQA?si=WaFqaNYMXBTM_6F-

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06/30/2026

You don't just win "Best Cocktails" in the Bloom Magazine reader survey by accident. It happens because of people like Nick Matio. The man with the plan behind C3's cocktail program, Nick has become known across our community and beyond for his creative cocktails, top-tier service, and zero proof offerings that leave little, if anything, to be desired. His reputation became so revered that he started his own consulting company, Mixed By Matio, to help new and established restaurants and bars not only offer great drinks, but do so in a way that's efficient and profitable.

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ErT_e7cutTc?si=4mgfwRopuXL2mCjY

No Dishes is brought to you by:
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BLOOM Magazine
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06/23/2026

A staple at Food Truck Friday, Pridedest, and community events all over town, Rasta Pops's Brazilian fusion pops are a crowd favorite anywhere they go. Started by Iuri Hart Santos and his wife Linda, they use all natural ingredients and crank out delicious flavors like Strawberry Lemonade, Milk & Cookies, and Mango Chili Lime in small batches. Iuri also speaks on his extensive experience teaching Capoeira!

Watch below, listen on any of your favorite audio-streaming platforms, and check it out on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/53yNxKrtcHs?si=DcjQm8v-lgdumA-5

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