For almost a decade the Imaginarium has delved into pop culture,movies,music,comics,and occasionally politics. Hosted by The Horror Nerd Todd Staruch, and bestselling author Scott Colbert, both fill the show with humor,profanity and the occasional coherent thought. The Imaginarium loves to highlight indie artist and love having them as guests. The Imaginarium may be a lot of things,but one thing it's not is boring.
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Emphasizing the work that our small businesses and organizations are doing in our community, Jay Heich, owner of Venue Media is working with us to provide an inside glimpse of fellow Chamber members through a brand new podcast, called ChamberCast. Leaders of small business and organizations are invited to be featured on the show, to provide you with a new way to get to know them, through a ten-minute deep-dive conversation led by Jay.
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EJ Scott has in depth conversations with celebrity guests, actors, writers, directors, producers, comedians, improvisers, comic book artists and writers, musicians, legends and up and comers. Conversational, open, honest and humorous. Guests that brought you The Walking Dead, VEEP, True Blood, Marvel's Daredevil, Marvel's Luke Cage, Areested Development, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, Stranger Things, Breaking Bad, Saturday Night Live, MADtv, The Good Wi ...
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Episode 261: Imaginarium 391: End of Summer
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We are back from summer hiatus, and this episode we play catch up on all that happened over the past month or so!
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Brittany Wedd explains the impact that Children in Need has on Washington County families. With a quickly increasing caseload over the past few years, the non-profit is always in need of donated clothing, blankets, and school supplies. Brittany also discusses their exciting Silver Soiree event celebrating Children in Need’s 25th Anniversary taking …
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Episode 260: Imaginarium 390: Beatles, Dracula and the Paranormal
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This week we have a very special guest, promoter, actor, writer, and all around great guy, Charles F. Rosenay! Charles talks about bringing Pete Best to the US, as well as his many Beatles and Paranormal conventions!
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Brooke Grossman - Horizon Goodwill Industries
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Brooke Grossman discusses the programs that Horizon Goodwill Industries is offering, including their mobile outreach vehicle to provide training and job applications on-the-go, their breakfast and resource initiative on North Prospect Street, the youth assistance they provide, and also their new grocery stores in Downtown Hagerstown. In this engagi…
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Episode 259: Imaginarium 389: Mulling Things Over
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On this week's show we talk about the new Nosferatu trailer, a bit about AI. and say goodbye to two more legends, Donald Sutherland and Martin Mull.
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Episode 258: Imaginarium 399: Wilkommen Old Friends
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This week we let our inner theater kid out to play as we talk about the Tony award winners! After some detours, of course.
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Episode 257: Imaginarium 387: Bangin' the Gavel
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This week it's all about our favorite court room drama movies. Some you might expect, others you might not!
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Sierra Collins - Sierra Learnership Collaborative
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Sierra Collins describes the various facets of leadership that she helps CEO’s and managers develop during her coaching sessions. She explains the DISC assessment that she uses to identify styles of leadership on a person-to-person basis. Her podcast, Branching Out with Sierra (branchingoutpodcast.com) launches on June 6, 2024, and she will discuss…
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Aaron Mowery - JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown
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Aaron Mowery explains how he and his family started JDog Junk Removal & Hauling Hagerstown, and their mission to keep 60 to 80% of what they remove from different sites out of the landfill. Aaron also discusses the Boots to Suits initiative currently held at the Chamber, for Veterans and people interested in helping Veterans.…
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Episode 256: Imaginarium 386: Wading into the Past
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This week, we have a special guest, the Imaginarium's most frequent guest, returns after a long absence. Wade Radford talks about his new book, and tells the tale of being an extra in a harry Potter film!
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Episode 255: Imaginarium 385: We Don't Need No Steenking Guests!
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This week, due to the last minute cancellation of our guest, we improvise and talk about some recent movies, including The Fall Guy! Plus Scott gives his impressions of Stephen Sondheim's final musical, Here We Are.
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Shelley McIntire and Sarah Elwood - Alpine Plant Bar
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Shelley McIntire and Sarah Elwood (a mother and daughter duo) talk with Jay about their adventures since opening Alpine Plant Bar in August of 2023. They happily recount the unique successes and challenges and successes that have come along with opening a cocktail bar that also sells plants, located right near Hagerstown’s brand new baseball stadiu…
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Dr. Christopher Clark - Premier Spine & Sports Medicine
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Dr. Clark shares his story, revealing that he was certain he wanted to be a doctor from a young age. He explains the various specialties that they offer at Premier Spine & Sports Medicine and discusses their conservative approach to treatment.
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Episode 254: Imaginarium 384: Tik Tok Boom!
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This week, in addition to the recent celebrity deaths, we talk about the impending ban of tik tok as well as some recent movies and TV shows we've seen. The question is; will Scott make it through alive without coughing himself to death?
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Nitza gives us an inside look at her background and her interpreting and translating company, Spanish 4 ALL. She discusses how she was immersed in two different cultures as a child and how this led to her becoming bilingual. Nitza also explains her story of coming back to the United States and the opportunities that led her to where she is now.…
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Episode 253: imaginarium 125: Oct 2017, Our Favorite Miniseries
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This week is a throwback to an older episode, Oct 16, 2017, where we talked about our favorite miniseries from the 70's and 80's!
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Episode 252: Imaginarium 383: Favorite Movie Musicals
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This week we say goodbye to legendary horror writer Ray Garton, and talk about our favorite movie musicals!
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Jan Colbert, Customer Service Manager at our local Two Men and a Truck in Hagerstown discusses how she gets the word out about the moving, junk and storage services that the company offers. Movers for Moms is their yearly campaign that the franchise locations conduct nationwide to help mothers in need by donating to local women's shelters. Jan also…
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Episode 251: Imaginarium 382: War...War Never Changes
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This week we talk about OJ Simpson's death, as well as the awesome new series Fallout!
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Episode 250: Imaginarium 381: The Pastrami Evangelist
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This week, Todd goes solo, while Scott is out sick, and Todd welcomes special guest Mark Boutros, writer, director, and the brain behind the First Contact film festival!
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Gwenn Leatherman - Leatherman Healthcare and H&G Elite Wellness
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Gwenn Leatherman joins Jay on this ChamberCast episode to discuss her background and shares her story leading up to owning her independent primary care practice. She discusses the pediatric services now available thanks to her long-time friend joining the practice and she explains her passion for health promotion and disease prevention.…
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Episode 249: Imaginarium 380: The Lost Episode
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This week is the missing episode from mid March, for your listening pleasure. It's our recap of the Oscars, as well as our thoughts on the death of Eric Carmen.
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Brandon Fumagalli and Kegan Brauning - Streamline IT Solutions
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Brandon and Kegan from Streamline IT Solutions discuss their business, how they have gotten to where they are now, and how they are helping and protecting their clients using AI in today's environment where cyber security is vital.
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Episode 248: Imaginarium 379: By The Book
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This week we talk about our favorite book to movie adaptations, and realize there's far more than we thought!
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Chandra discusses her background and the reasons that she and her husband Martin decided to start C&M Lawns in June of 2023. They have been delivering on their promise to care for their clients' properties, offering a local and trustworthy presence with their lawncare business.
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Episode 247: Imaginarium 378: How You Dune?
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This week we talk about some new trailers, say goodbye to M. Emmett Walsh, and give an in depth, spoiler filled review of Dune 2.
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Episode 246: Imaginarium 377: Anatomy Of A Podcast
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This week we delve deeper into some of the best picture nominations, and Scott gives his thoughts about Dune 2.
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Rebekah Blum tells us about Stay Home Senior Services, the history of the business, and how they are working to assist our senior population. Rebekah shares some information about Alzheimer's and dementia, which she is specially trained in.
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Danielle Popp and Mark Appenzellar, Valor Excel
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Danielle Popp and Mark Appenzellar discuss how Valor Excel is coaching businesses and leaders in the community. They delve into the unique qualities of Valor Excel and the resources they are offering.
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Tina Fraley, Power House Studio & Online Community
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Get to know Tina Fraley, Owner/Trainer at Power House Studio & Online Community as she discusses the reasons she started her business, her new location, and more. Jay points out that it took off during the past few years, when ironically, everyone was stuck in their house.
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Kenneth Burton, Sterling-Distinctive Limousine Services
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Discover the back-story of Kenneth Burton, owner of Sterling-Distinctive Limousine Services and the ins and outs of his professional chauffeur business. Ken discusses his customer-focused business model and his mission.
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Episode 245: Imaginarium 376: Scott and Todd Pick the Oscars
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This week we say goodbye to Richard Lewis, and make our Oscar predictions!
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Episode 244: Imaginarium 375: The Write Stuff
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This week we have a very special guest! it's, author, playwright, and actor Marc Abbott!
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On the inaugural Washington County Chamber podcast, we interview young, sharp & vibrant Sydney Clark. Sydney represents the family-owned computer service business started by her father 20 years ago. Sydney also holds her own through her involvement and leadership as a part of several other organizations.…
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Episode 243: Imaginarium 374: Down For The Count
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This week we talk about celebrity deaths, again, including Carl Weathers, as well as The Grammys and some movies we watched.
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Episode 242: Imaginarium 373: The Pointless Controversy Award Goes To...
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This week we talk about some new movies, celebrity deaths, Kevin Spacey at a convention, and the Oscar nominations!
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Episode 241: Episode 371: It's Super, Man!
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This week we talk about our favorite superhero movies, and yes some of the choices may surprise you and make you want to punch us (Well, mostly Scott)!
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Episode 240: Imaginarium 370: The Jeremiah Kipp Admiration Society
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This week, we have a special guest, actress, director, producer, Jennifer Plotzke! We talk about her work on TV, her role in Return to the Theatre of Terror, and her admiration for Jeremiah Kipp!!
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Episode 239: Imaginarium 369: Favorite Movies From 2023
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This week we talk about our favorite movies from 2023!
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Episode 238: Imaginarium 368: The Word Was Gratuitous
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This week, to ring in the new year, and heading into the Imaginarium's 10th year, we talk about our Christmas holiday, the things we got, as well as talking about new movies, including Saltburn!
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Episode 237: Imaginarium 367: Predict This!
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It's time for our annual psychic prediction show! What came true? What didn't? Wtf will happen in 2024? Before that however, we catch up on some movies we've seen.
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Episode 234: Imaginarium 364: Divorce American Style
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We are back, and this week we have a special guest, comedian and creator of The Divorce Diaries, Michele Traina!
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Episode 233: Imaginarium 363: Your Mother listens to Podcasts In Hell!
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This week is our unofficial Halloween episode! We talk about the latest celebrity deaths (of which there were too many), as well as the new Exorcist: Believer movie, the new Pet Sematary movie and a quick mention of Fall of the House of Usher!
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Episode 231: Favorite scenes we've seen
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This week it's all about our favorite movie scenes. Not necessarily the best, but our favorites.
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Episode 229: Imaginarium 359: The Imanxinarium Episode
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This week we have a special guest, horror author Daemon Manx!
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Episode 226: Imaginarium 356: Goodbye, William Friedkin
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This week we mourn the loss of William Friedkin, talk about some of his movies, as well as going down the rabbit hole of the Grammy's Best new artists award throughout the years (which is as random as it sounds).
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Episode 225: Imaginarium 355: FlashPoint
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This week, we talk about the recent celebrity deaths, the new Exorcist sequel trailer, as well as chit chat about The Flash movie.
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Episode 224: Imaginarium 354: Guardians of the Trauma
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This week, we talk about AI< the writer's and actor's strike, Todd's trip to his daughter's college, and the trauma inflicted by Guardians of the Galaxt 3.
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Episode 220: Imaginarium 350: Time Flies
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This week we commemorate our 350th episode by mourning the untimely death of RJD, who was instrumental in getting me to do this podcast. We also talk about Pat Cooper and Pat Robertson.
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Episode 219: Episode 349 (Imaginarium episode 6) RIP RJD
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From Dec. 27, 2014 a classic episode in honor of the late, Ronnie James Dio, AKA The Mouth From The South (and not the singer), and Slate Fistcrunch. RJD is responsible for talking me into doing the Imaginarium, and though drama around The Supernaughts Debate Show ended our friendship, i think of him frequently, and the good times we once had will …
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