David McKissic (Cerebro Creative House, IBJ Forty Under 40) joins the show to talk about his South Bend origins, his recent self-discoveries in the last ten weeks, and why he believes the Midwest is the creative mecca, not just in the U.S., but in the WORLD. Learn more about and connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mckissic-51b771a6 Subscribe to the newsletter (out Tuesdays): https://conversationpiecepod.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Patrick Armstrong Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog

Attendees at Chreece leave messages for their favorite hip hop artists. Subscribe to the newsletter (out Tuesdays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Patrick Armstrong Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog

Mike G and GP, co-founders of We Don't Run From Adversity, join the show to unpack how personal loss, family legacy, and hard won retail lessons shaped the Indianapolis-based streetwear brand into a decade-strong lifestyle movement built on community over hype. Learn more about WDRFA: https://wdrfa.com Subscribe to the newsletter (out Tuesdays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Patrick Armstrong Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog

Bigg Woog drops by the show to talk about his creative journey, the wins and losses of entrepreneurship, and letting the game come to him. Subscribe to the newsletter (out Tuesdays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Patrick Armstrong Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog

Sean "Oreo" Jones returns to the show to talk about kicking off decade two of Chreece, his creative output in the past few years, and staying optimistic in turbulent times. Learn more about Chreece, buy tickets, and support the DJ Indiana Jones scholarship: https://chreeceaf.com/ Subscribe to the newsletter (out Tuesdays): https://patrickintheworld.substack.com/ Full archives: https://conversationpiecepod.com/ Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/conversationpiecepod/ Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong Filmed by: Patrick Armstrong Engineered by: Popular Rapture Theme song: Mandog