Tyler Lake

Writer and educator Raiford Guins tells the story of how a ton of gaming cartridges from the early 80’s ended up in a landfill in the southwest.

Sometimes, the things we love the most (or feel compelled to do) are not exactly practical.

Tyler Lake talks with design developer and educator Debra Pearson about taking great ideas from designs to actual products you find on the store shelves.

Actor Michael Shannon recruited a troupe of indie rock all-stars to tour major cities—and Bloomington—performing R.E.M.'s 1986 record, Life’s Rich Pageant. Music critic and friend of the show Stephen Deusner joins Tyler to talk about the band and their show at the Bluebird.

Author Raiford Guins takes us down the coin slot to look at the complex origins of Pong.

Jade Guanaro Kuriki-Olivo, AKA Puppies Puppies, came to the Eskenazi Museum of Art to give a talk about her work.

Nice Work host Tyler Lake goes to find out what Bike Polo is and why it's different than other sports.

How long does it take to knit a sweater the size of your finger? Althea Crome has the answer.

Why does WFIU invest in podcasts? Tyler Lake explains how podcasting expands public media’s reach, deepens conversations, and strengthens our connection to the communities we serve.

Hosts Kayte Young and Tyler Lake explore the new exhibition that has taken over the Sydney and Lois Eskenazi of Art where Mulyana, the artist, uses recycled yarn, and shredded plastic bags to depict the sea floor in different stages of life.