Behind the 8
62 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago -WISH-TV is focused on family and the community and is committed to sharing the stories of those who are making a difference every day. Every month, WISH-TV gives you a behind the scenes look at the people, places, and things you might not get to see on the news with the WISH-TV, Behind the 8 Podcast. Each podcast focuses on conversations with those who manage, give, or volunteer.
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Jeremy Jenkins
March 20, 2024 20:03 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this episode of Behind the 8, Cody sits down with Daybreak Anchor Jeremy Jenkins. Jeremy shares about his life outside of the station and how he got to where he is now as WISH-TV Anchor. You can watch Jeremy on News 8's Daybreak. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dakarai Turner
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBOn this month's Behind the 8, Cody talks with News 8's Dakarai Turner. Dakarai shares how he got into journalism. They also discuss what Dakarai enjoys doing outside of work. You can watch Dakarai on News 8 at Midday and 5pm. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
April Simpson
January 12, 2024 19:19 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBOn this month's Behind the 8, Cody sits down with News 8's, April Simpson. April comes to WISH-TV with an experienced career in journalism. She now hosts ALL INDIANA with Cody Adams, as well as anchors the 6 and 10pm shows. In this conversation, April dives in on her life outside of news and her battle for her life against a brain tumor. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Behind the scenes of Life.Style.Live! with Producer Petar
October 16, 2023 18:22 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBCody sits down with Life.Style.Live! producer Petar Hood to talk about some of the things you don't see on the air. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Colin Denhart: Producer by day, award winning filmmaker by night
September 19, 2023 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.05 MBCody Adams sits down with WISH-TV Promotion Producer Colin Denhart to talk about his passion for film making and the success he's found outside the WISH studios. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WISH-TV's Beloved Weatherman Randy Ollis is Retiring
May 15, 2023 18:40 - 10 minutes - 9.68 MBLongtime WISH-TV meteorologist Randy Ollis recently made it official, announcing he will retire late this summer. In this edition of Behind The 8, Randy talks about his passion for weather, his life in television, and even his faith with WISH-TV's George Mallet. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Amber Hankins does it all
April 14, 2023 17:19 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBDuring Amber Hankins' roughly three months of maternity leave, her colleagues on Life. Style. Live. jokingly referred to the time period as their "long national nightmare." It might not have been all that bad, but the team really missed Amber's unfailingly positive attitude, work ethic, and cheerful leadership. George Mallet sat down with Amber to talk about the importance of family, transitioning back into the workplace, and balancing it all flawlessly. See Privacy Policy at https...
WISH's Resident Weather Whisperer, Ashley Brown
March 14, 2023 20:03 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBAshley Brown, the WISH-TV Chief Meteorologist, is Indianapolis-born, Indianapolis-raised, and Ball State-educated. Although she started snapping Polaroid pictures of cloud formations as a little girl, she stopped short of saying she always wanted to be a meteorologist. George Mallet talks to Ashley about her career path, scientific observations, and growing family in this edition of Behind The 8. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...
WISH-TV hosts ‘Racism is a Public Health Crisis’ discussion
February 20, 2023 17:44 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBWISH-TV hosted its latest Health Spotlight town hall special, “Racism is a Public Health Crisis”, a theme adapted by more than 250 governments, including six in Indiana. George Mallet talks to WISH-TV News Director, Al Carl, about the hourlong special which hosted leaders from four of the top health care systems in Indianapolis: Community, IU, Eskenazi and Franciscan. They answered questions about what they’re doing to address racial disparities and inequity in health care. WISH-TV...
Danielle Zulkosky's Quest
February 15, 2023 11:00 - 10 minutes - 9.23 MBDanielle Zulkosky is one of WISH-TV'S Nightside reporters, and as such, she spends a lot of time on the road, racing from one news story to the next. You might be surprised to learn Danielle spends her free time in a similar pursuit. For roughly two years, the Lancaster, Pennsylvania native has been on a quest to visit every Lancaster she can find. George Mallet took a ride with Danielle to get the story of her Lancaster quest. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
The Scott Sander Story
January 13, 2023 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBScott Sander is the longtime anchor of News 8's morning broadcast, Daybreak. Sander isn't inclined to talk about himself. He is far more comfortable asking questions. In this Behind The 8 Podcast, though, we turn the tables on Scott and get the Scott Sander story. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Meet Lena Pringle, the new face on Daybreak
December 15, 2022 11:00 - 9 minutes - 9.09 MBLena Pringle is the newest member of WISH-TV's Daybreak team. As George Mallet found out, Lena is nothing short of a ball of energy. George talks to Lena about her path to Indianapolis, starting in South Carolina and progressing through Syracuse University and Jacksonville, Florida. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Going the distance with Drew Blair
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBWISH-TV Midday and 5 PM anchor Drew Blair has been recognized for both her reporting and producing by the Society of Professional Journalists and the Associated Press. This seasoned journalist is passionate about defending the people's right to know, but also about fitness. Drew hosts a regular podcast called "Fitting Indy," and is a devoted long-distance runner, cyclist, swimmer, and triathlete. In this Behind The 8 Podcast, George Mallet talks to Drew about balancing her busy life...
WISH-TV's bilingual reporter Camila Fernandez
October 14, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBCamila Fernandez's assignment as WISH-TV's bilingual reporter is a tangible reminder of the station's commitment to serving traditionally underserved communities. Camila is given a lot of autonomy in choosing the stories she thinks are important in Indiana's Latin community. Born in Barranquilla, Columbia, Camila is able to focus on the unique challenges faced by the people who share her Latin heritage. Join George Mallet and Camila Fernandez for this candid discussion about the rol...
The Remarkable Ray Brune
September 15, 2022 13:20 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBRaymond J Brune has been nothing short of a juggernaut in the television game. Ray has made a career out of producing personalities. Some of the most famous faces on the air were discovered and mentored by Ray. Ray's creative approach to morning television revolutionized how morning news programs are produced. His unique personality-driven approach is now the industry standard. Ray oversees talent for WISH-TV and sat down for a conversation with George Mallet to pull the curtain bac...
Courtney Wiggins on Finding Indiana
August 15, 2022 16:28 - 10 minutes - 9.6 MBCourtney Wiggins, a talented news producer for WISH-TV, is also a history buff. Wiggins's curiosity has led her to search for hidden gems in local African-American history. The result is an outstanding series of reports entitled "Finding Indiana." Her reports have included historic profiles of racing legend Charlie Wiggins and cycling phenom Major Taylor. George Mallet talks to Courtney about the Finding Indiana series she is producing in collaboration with WISH-TV's Randall Newsome...
A funny thing about Randall Newsome
July 15, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBRandall Newsome is one of the hosts of Life. Style. Live. and All Indiana. What you may not know is that Randall is also a fledgling standup comedian. In this Behind The 8 podcast, WISH-TV's George Mallet interviews Randall about his pursuits outside of television and how those pursuits inform his approach to journalism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tara Hastings on meteorology and motherhood
June 16, 2022 13:31 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMeteorologist Tara Hastings is the very definition of a "sandwich generation" member. At 41, she became a joyful, new mom. Her baby daughter is the light of her life. Now, though, she is also the caregiver for her father who is suffering from early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. In a candid conversation with George Mallet, Tara talks about the rapture of becoming a mother and the challenges of being a new mother at the same time as being the primary caregiver for a patient with Alzheime...
Cody Adams chronicles the heroic efforts of the cancer crusaders at Riley Hospital for Children
May 13, 2022 18:22 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBWISH-TV 8 Reporter Cody Adams was working in Terre Haute before he joined WISH-TV. The young reporter was just getting his career and family underway when his baby daughter, Madelyn, was diagnosed with juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia, a rare form of blood cancer. What followed was a prolonged battle against the insidious disease at Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health. Maddy's treatment culminated with a life-saving bone marrow transplant. During their daughter'...
Behind The 8/ Alexis Rogers on Emmitt Till
April 15, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this edition of Behind The 8, WISH-TV's Alexis Rogers talks about her series of reports on the murder of Emmett Till. Rogers is related to Till and got unprecedented access to those who knew the young man. She talks about how telling this important story impacted her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Katiera Winfrey creates a whole new beat as WISH-TV's first Multicultural Reporter
March 22, 2022 16:07 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBKatiera Winfrey has embraced her role as WISH-TV's multicultural reporter. This young but experienced journalist is all about shining a light on Indianapolis communities that have historically been underserved. Winfrey talks about her fact-finding mission, her passion for that work, and the empathy required to tell the stories of our minority communities well. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Television news through the eyes of a long-serving photojournalist
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBGeorge Mallet sits down with veteran photojournalist Marcus Collins. This 33-year veteran has seen it all. From covering a Ku Klux Klan rally as an African-American to shaking the hand of the President, Marcus Collins has covered the big stories in Indianapolis. Marcus shares his thoughts about the changing landscape of television news and the new technologies revolutionizing the medium. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Behind The 8 Gets To Know WISH-TV's Phil Sanchez
January 26, 2022 22:40 - 10 minutes - 9.93 MBPhil Sanchez recently launched WISH-TV's News 8 at 11 with Phil Sanchez. What does it mean to anchor a daily news broadcast that bears the name Phil Sanchez? How has this devoted newsman arrived at this point in his career? Behind the 8's George Mallet sits down with Phil for a revealing interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
All Indiana Bets: Halftime
December 01, 2021 19:24 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIndy's one and only sports betting show, "All Indiana Bets" is halfway through the season. McKinzie welcomes her cohosts Jason Hammer, Scott Long and Producer Petar Hood on the show to talk making money and having WAY too much fun!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are you ready for All Indiana Bets?
September 04, 2021 17:06 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBAnything can happen when McKinzie Roth, Jason Hammer and Scott Long are given an hour to help make you money!!! Learn more about All Indiana Bets. Tune in 11am to noon on Saturdays , and Noon to 1pm on Sundays on WISH-TV! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
McKinzie welcomes WISH-TV Medical Expert Dr. Jerome Adams
July 09, 2021 19:01 - 28 minutes - 26.2 MBFormer U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams is part of WISH-TV’s medical reporting team as WISH-TV’s Medical Expert. Find out what it was REALLY like being the 20th Surgeon General of the United States, why a phone was thrown during a FaceTime with Bill Clinton and whether or not we will need a Covid-19 booster shot!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Gr8 Pasta Push
June 07, 2021 20:04 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMcKinzie welcomes Nora Spitznogle, Senior Director of Programs for Second Helpings to the show! Nora shares the program initiative, finding her passion past 40 and the importance of a life PIVOT. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Start Your Engines
May 26, 2021 17:53 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBMcKinzie welcomes Charlie Clifford from WISH-TV’s Sports division to give the skinny on full race day coverage, driver mullets and the race party everyone is talking about!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
I'm Ready for my Close-Up
April 30, 2021 19:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBMcKinzie welcomes the newest member of the WISH-TV family, Raymond Brune to the show!!! Ray dishes on his time at KTLA, E! News and beyond! He reveals the biggest disappointment he has had in the biz... See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
MASS SHOOTING AT FEDEX
April 16, 2021 18:37 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBBREAKING NEWS: McKinzie welcomes Alexis Rogers to brief us minute to minute on the mass shooting at Fed Ex detailing how a newsroom delegates all the moving parts to find and bring our community the facts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We punch above our weight
February 26, 2021 17:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBMcKinzie welcomes Julie Goodman, Arts Council of Indianapolis President and CEO. Julie shines light on the resilience of Indy artists through the pandemic, future plans and how you can become involved! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WISH-TV celebrates Black History Month
February 10, 2021 21:27 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBMcKinzie Roth chats with co-anchor Alexis Rogers about how WISH-TV is celebrating Black History Month. Alexis shares insight regarding the 25th Anniversary of "Art and Soul" and some fun facts that are sure to blow your mind!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Loud and Proud 24/7
November 23, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMcKinzie welcomes special guest Craig Aron to the show. They dish on the LGBTQ community, Indy dating scene and freedom of being your authentic self. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Baby Love
November 13, 2020 18:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMcKinzie welcomes special guest WISH-TV weekend anchor Nina Criscuolo and the youngest guest EVER on Behind the 8, her newborn Claire to the show. Nina reveals weight loss secrets, how she keeps sane with 4 children and spills some hot newsroom tea. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Truth is LIT
November 06, 2020 17:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMcKinzie welcomes 1st time guest to the show, WISH-TV Reporter, Sierra Hignite. The ladies drop makeup tips, address the Karens of the world and reveal why an escape plan is always a must!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Searching for our “King”
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBMcKinzie welcomes back avid millennial WISH-TV viewer, Abbie Landrum to discuss what tops the list of CRINGE, the ultimate Halloween Candy and if Phil Sanchez will finally meet his #1 fan!?! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
It's Hammer Time
October 23, 2020 04:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBMcKinzie welcomes special guest, Jason Hammer from WIBC's "Hammer and Nigel" to the show. They divulge the ultimate dating slogan, the truth behind the infamous John Stamos big head and which WISH-TV meteorologist Hammer has a history with. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Look for a Sign
October 16, 2020 20:05 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBMcKinzie welcomes the newest member of WISH-TV, Alexis Rogers to the show. The ladies talk faith, first day nerves, Taco Tuesday and who is a hot mess express in the newsroom! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
PMS
October 09, 2020 18:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBMcKinzie invites back show fave, Phil Sanchez to find out who is better at parking, where to find the best pizza in town and just HOW he got THAT nickname! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Suga Suga how you get so FLY?
October 02, 2020 18:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBMcKinzie welcomes fascinating guest, Teddy Hoffman to the show! The Entrepreneur who resides in Dallas, dishes on everything from his days on Wall Street to reaching the top of Mount Kilimanjaro to starting up FLY Brand. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When Worlds Collide
September 25, 2020 18:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMcKinzie tests WISH-TV's Charlie Clifford from the sports team on his pop culture knowledge. They dish on everything from Post Malone to the best episode of FRIENDS, to Phillip Rivers big debut as Colts QB. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
McKMatchmaker
September 18, 2020 19:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBMcKinzie welcomes back WISH-TV viewer, stylist Abbie Landrum. The ladies dish on Fall Style, Entertainment Headlines and First Date Essentials!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside Indy Style
September 11, 2020 17:18 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBMcKinzie chats it up with Indy Style Executive Producer, Janine Garner about what it really takes to keep a lifestyle show going full steam ahead. The ladies dish on panic moments in the control room, being a puppet master and Jeremy Piven! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Peace out Producer Porkchop
August 28, 2020 19:51 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBMcKinzie and her right hand man/OG producer “Producer Porkchop” reflect on their top rated radio shows, what he watches 24/7 and why he is leaving Indy forever. Mascara Alert! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Glam Time
August 22, 2020 13:01 - 25 minutes - 23 MBMcKinzie gets makeup tips and tricks from professional makeup artist, Jessica Winchell. Find out what products really work and which are a total waste of money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Science Behind Skin Care and Looking Good On and Off Camera
August 17, 2020 17:02 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBMcKinzie chats with Dr. Gregory Chernoff about the latest in skincare, procedures and what celebs do to maintain that gorgeous glow! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Millennials and Mullets
August 05, 2020 20:03 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMcKinzie’s special guest is stylist Abbie Landrum. She is 21 and gives a millennial perspective on WISH-TV. The ladies also dish on ghosting, mullets and freshening up your look! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WISH-TV legend, Dick Wolfsie signs off with a final farewell
July 27, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBAhead of his retirement after 40 years in the business, McKinzie and Dick Wolfsie chat about his expansive career, most frightening assignment ever and that infamous jogging pic with Richard Simmons!!! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Long Runs, Romance Novels, Mark Wahlberg, these are a few of my favorite things
July 02, 2020 20:15 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MBMcKinzie calls special guest, Phil Sanchez out for loving cats, J-lo and those shirtless modeling days. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
You not only look like a dumb blonde you park like one
June 30, 2020 16:05 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBMcKinzie addresses the “Karens” of the world head on and chats it up with super producer, Lindsay Dailey about what REALLY goes on in the control room. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.