In this deeply personal episode, guest-host Madeline Mackinnon turns the mic toward regular host Patrick Armstrong to explore his identity journey as a Korean American adoptee, his reflections on community, parenthood, and healing through storytelling. With rare vulnerability, Patrick opens up about burnout, transformation, and his vision for a more collaborative, accountable, and whole world.

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0:00 – Intro by Madeline

3:12 – Who is Patrick Armstrong?

6:20 – “How are you really?”

11:45 – Tired and inspired

15:30 – Six-year-old Patrick

18:50 – 80-year-old Patrick

22:00 – Entering adoptee consciousness

30:10 – Rejection, race, and rediscovery

35:20 – What do I love about Korea?

38:10 – Healing vs. context

42:00 – Basketball and therapy

45:30 – Embodiment and blood pressure

50:40 – Parenting, presence, and Van

58:20 – Internal worlds and imagination

1:03:00 – Letting go of shame

1:06:10 – Patrick’s theme song

1:07:40 – Give Em Their Flowers

1:10:00 – How to support Patrick

Check out Hip Hop Medley by BEATPELLA HOUSE: https://youtu.be/IPKmlZPjZ-0?si=d5UwE16bGqTkCB1e

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This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: MADELINE HERSELF!

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong

Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog

On this week's episode, Lionel Hardin and Eli Fooliano of True Dirtbag stop by to share the raw, resilient journey behind their lifestyle and fashion brand, born from music, friendship, and creative hustle. From makeshift studios to community building in Indianapolis, the heads of TDB open up about brotherhood, grief, gatekeeping, and staying authentic in the face of it all.

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0:00 – Welcome to 2025 & Intro to TDB

1:03 – Meet Lionel & Eli

2:33 – Art, Imagination & Origins

3:32 – How Music Bonded Them

8:08 – Creating True Dirt Bag

10:03 – Grief, Growth & Tears of Joy

15:21 – From Brand Joke to Movement

20:10 – Moving to Indy & Rebuilding

25:56 – Paying It Forward & Supporting Creatives

31:17 – First Pop-Up & Wave One Realizations

38:41 – Fashion, Frequency & Believing in Each Other

43:05 – Building a Creative Community

45:14 – Gatekeeping, Ego, and Staying Authentic

47:36 – Accessibility, Aura, and Taking the Leap

52:07 – Real Community vs Just Sharing Space

Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong

Filmed and edited by: Mike Lee Productions

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog

On this week's episode, Amiah Mims, designer, muralist, and founder of Works by Mimsy, stops by the show to talk about her art, which is featured across Indianapolis and now center stage for WNBA All-Star 2025. From "The Gymnast' to graphic designer to full-time creative, Amiah shares how she blends art and design, navigates identity and intention, and creates meaningful work that honors her community. She also teases what we can expect to see this year at the Indianapolis Arts Garden celebrating women's basketball, in partnership with the Indy Arts Council.

Learn more about Works by Mimsy on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worksbymimsy/

This episode is brought to you by the Indy Arts Council. Indy Arts Council is central Indiana’s leading arts advocacy and services agency. They believe every resident of Indianapolis should experience arts and culture in a way that nourishes and inspires them. This vision is central to the work they do to support artists, arts organizations and the community. Learn more about their work, including what they have going on during AT&T WNBA All-Star 2025, here: https://indyarts.org/all-star-2025/

0:00 - Intro & WNBA All-Star Weekend
1:30 - Meet Amiah Mims
4:30 - From gymnast to artist
7:00 - Early artistic influences
10:00 - Graphic design vs. art
14:00 - Navigating creativity with intention
20:00 - Saying yes to the right projects
23:30 - Murals and meaning: BLM and Recorder projects
31:00 - Generational impact & family collaborations
36:00 - Amiah and sports fandom
39:00 - WNBA All-Star art: "For You"
45:00 - Give Em Their Flowers segment
50:00 - Local artists to follow
53:00 - Ways to support Amiah
56:00 - Closing remarks

Shout out to Frida's Flowers for sponsoring the show! Elevate your next event (or your living room) with some of Madeline's incredible work: fridasflowersindy.com/

This week’s Give Em Their Flowers shout out: Madeline!!!

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Produced and hosted by: Patrick Armstrong

Filmed and edited by: Riley Van Buskirk

Engineered and mixed by: Popular Rapture

Music by: Mandog