Brakin' It Down with the BMV: Recent Episodes

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With more than 1300 team members across the state there is a lot more to life at the BMV than it might seem on the surface. Whether you work in a branch or Central Office, spend your days talking with customers or managing our IT infrastructure, this podcast aims to shine some light under the hood and brake down life at the BMV.

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In this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, Sarah and Melissa sit down with Cody Eckert of our Legal team. We'll discuss the legislative process and how the BMV is affected.

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Sarah and Melissa sit down the the BMV Audit team to learn more about their work flow and how auditing our agency works.

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On this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, join our host Sarah and Co-host Briana as they speak with Angie Gatts and Jason Cox from Learning and Development in celebration of Learning & Development month (October).

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On this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, join our host Sarah and Co-hosts Melissa, Rachael, and Briana as they speak with Lavonne Elliott and Rachell Eyre about the basics of our PSP program.

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Join our host Sarah and Co-host Melissa as they speak with Ron Galaviz and John Perrine from the Indiana State Police about what you can do to stay safe while traveling this spring and summer. 

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On this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, our host, Sarah Dickerson, along with Melissa Hook and Briana Durbin sit down and discuss the 2022 Indiana State Fair and SECC. From funnel cakes to registration Sarah interviews volunteers at the State Fair booth to see what it's like working during the fair. Melissa fills us in on the success of the BMV during SECC and so much more! 

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In this episode I speak with Shannon Polk, Holly Alber, and Sandy Pancer about the new Indy North branch and what it takes to open a new BMV location. Melissa Hook will also join in with interviews from the staff at Indy North on it's opening day. 

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In this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV we dive deep into all things credential. From Real ID to the future of driver's licenses, Jessica Tomko speaks with Steve Leak, Executive Director Credential Programs about the new features of Real ID. We also welcome Sarah Dickerson to the podcast team as she takes a tour of the Central Office Print Farm with Blayke Humphrey, Director of Fulfillment.

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On this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, our host, Jessica Tomko, interviews Sherry Owens and Jackie Johnson. Sherry and Jackie answer all our questions about ITD releases and give us the inside scoop on the whole process. 

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In this episode of Brakin' It Down with the BMV, Jessica interviews Daniel Shackle and Kyle Bonick about what really goes on during session and how that impacts the BMV. 

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On this episode of Brakin' it Down with the BMV, Jessica interviews Ride Safe Indiana team members Jeff Stokes and Jenna Brown. Take a ride with RSI and learn more about Indiana's motorcycle safety program!

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Learn more about RSI and how to obtain your motorcycle endorsement!

https://www.in.gov/rsi/

Spring of Learning

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In this episode our host, Jessica Tomko, sat down with more senior drive examiners and CSRIIs to share some of their most memorable stories from working in the field. 

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Winter Driving Tips from NHTSA

https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

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For this episode, we interviewed Senior Drive examiners about some of their most memorable times on the job and what advice they have for associates wanting to become drive examiners. 

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Winter Driving Tips from NHTSA

https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

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In the second half of our first episode, you can listen to members of senior staff wrap up their conversation about leading during the COVID-19 Pandemic this year. You'll also meet the newest member of senior staff, Dan Shackle, the BMV's Chief Legal Officer. 

Links mentioned in this podcast:https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips

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In the premiere episode of Brakin' It Down With the BMV, hosted by Jessica Tomko, members of the BMV's Senior Staff discuss what it was like to lead the agency during the ups and downs of the COVID-19 Pandemic.