If you are gonna have a career or plan to work after you retire, at least make it something you thoroughly love to enjoy and if you are really lucky a loved one will be able to join you on your next chapter of life. The journey for Steeples and Peoples podcast this week brings us to Mazzaroth Vineyard in Middletown Maryland. I’d love to tell you we…

The foundation of our world is rocks. They come in many different sizes, shapes, colors and textures. On the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week Richard Bailey, long time owner of Earthly Elements joins us to talk about his passion for these treasures from the ground. He shares about how as a young boy in Dallas he became fascinated with rocks a…

In 1979 it started then 2 years later a migration to Frederick County occurred and a small piece of land was purchased with a dream of growing a vineyard and creating one of the best wines that your palette could enjoy. The Steeples and Peoples podcast visits Elk Run Vineyards and talks with majority owner, Fred Wilson. Fred shares with us what led…

Tucked away in a tranquil setting in a serene location with plenty of wildlife naturally roaming the grounds looking for their next meal. The Steeples and Peoples podcast ventured out to Fox Haven Organic Farm and talked with Joann Coates-Hunter the Farm Director. Joann shares with us the history of the farm along with its transformation over the y…

It has been a growing year 2 for the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We have continued to learn and grow and hopefully, inform Frederick County through our mission statement all of the amazing things that happen right at your doorstep. From Emmittsburg to Adamstown to Urbana we scoured and met with people who had amazing stories about how they've cre…

Not even a year old and our guest is putting their thumbprint on the Mt. Airy community. Jumping in at any opportunity to work and have fun is what our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is all about. We sit down and talk about all things Liquidity Ale works with owners, Billy Deavers and Ray Tignall . The property in and of itself…

SleighBells ringing, Carolers caroling, the festive time of year that warms the heart and brings good cheer to all. We take a short drive up route 15 to Gettysburg Pennsylvania this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast to talk with Jill Sellers, the President and CEO of the Main Street Gettysburg non-profit organization. Jill shares with the or…

As winter sets upon in the next month, Frederick has annual traditions that keep spirits high, when it is dark at 5 pm and cold. We were fortunate enough to connect with one of the key people behind the Boats on the canal or Sailing through the Winter Solstice. The Steeples and Peoples podcast sat down with Peter Kremers,who has played an intricate…

In today’s world there is zero excuse for drinking and driving! Take the keys from a friend if you can, call them an Uber or better yet listen to this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast and find out about a non-profit organization that has your life in mind. Wayne Dorsey, founder of SOS Saferide discusses with us the origins of his company…

Slytherin, Griffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff, Harry Hermonie, Ron, Hagrid, Dementors, and the list goes on and on. Harry Potter has been one of the most engaging movies for the last several years reaching generations and captivating minds alike. On this episode, the Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with Nate Johnson. Although a realtor by trade, …

All it took was one glimpse and they knew that this place was a future home for Frederick Counties next farm. Although it was only five years ago, our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast has grown in leaps and bounds. Fingerboard Farm, COO Tiffany Lewis, Daughter of CEO and owner Dawn Gordon sits down with us to take us through the …

As the story goes, moving and opportunity have helped this business grow to the heights it has achieved. All it starts with is a dream and opportunity. Melissa and Eric Aellen of Linganore Wine Cellars took a break from their busy schedules and joined the Steeples and Peoples podcast to talk all things Linganore Wine Cellars! We get into the rich h…

Exercise, wine, and cider, now that sounds like a fun time to me. As the leaves turn colors and the weather becomes crisp an annual event occurs in another one of Frederick County Maryland’s hidden jewel towns, the Spook Hill Wine and Cider 4K in Burkittsville. The Steeples and Peoples podcast was able to sit down with race director, Bill Susa and …

Family is everything and this week’s episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast will get in depth on how a local family run business has thrived and grown for years. Tony Brusco, CEO of South Mountain Creamery, took some time out of his jam packed schedule to talk with us about all things South Mountain Creamery. We discuss their humble beginnings…

Chocolate as we very well know comes in many shapes, forms and sizes. Sometimes we think that you can never have too much chocolate. It soothes the soul and comforts during struggling times. Now that I think about it, chocolate is almost like a religion. On the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week we feature the owner and chocolatier of Perfect T…

After a small hiatus the return of the Art at the Park festival is rejuvenated and ready to rock again in late September. The Steeples and Peoples podcast made the picturesque drive out to Point of Rocks Maryland and spoke with Pamela Lesch and Shannon Sutter about the return of this incredible community event. They shared with us some history abou…

Leaves changing, crispy evenings with bonfires to keep you warm and oh, how can I forget hot apple cider. Yes, we love fall at our house so much so that we visited on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast one of Maryland’s original pumpkin patches, Jumbo’s. We met with Jessica (niece)and David(Uncle) Huffer, who represented the family in…

Changes, Origination, and historical site that has transcended throughout its origination into one of the best kept secrets not only in Emmitsburg but in Frederick County. The Steeples and Peoples podcast is honored to have the fortunate opportunity to not only interview one, two or three but five of the most instrumental individuals who make the C…

67 years is a long time, actually a lifetime for many and this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we sit and talk with Cheryl Lenhart and Rodman Meyers about the annual Thurmont/Emmittsburg Community show held at Catoctin High School. They discuss with us the origination of the show and how it has prospered through the years. They talk about …

Always clowning around, Juggling, joking and making others smile. That is clearly the M.O. of our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast. Mark Lohr, has been entertaining since his teen years and his business, Theatricks is a Frederick based company that has entertained all over the world. Mark chats with us about how he got into enter…

Frederick is a place for everyone to achieve and succeed. It’s always great when you have a group of individuals who have like interest who ban together to form a community to aid you in your mission. Our guest this episode on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is one of the key people who make Soul Street a premiere location for Black business peopl…

Who doesn’t love a community festival? Come on, You know you do and this time of the year they are everywhere. Our guest this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast Sally Arnold and Rich Goodman who are part of the minds and volunteers that orchestrate the Brunswick Community Festival held in Burkittsville MD. They share with us the dates, tim…

Pass go and collect 200.00, Sorry! Uno and of course the ever popular connect four. Games, Games, games! New games, classic games. Ryan Chite and Mike Sayago of Aleventures join the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week to talk about their growing business that they bring to you. They discuss with us how they meet, their passion for playing board …

Nestled away in one of the special little towns that make up Frederick County is a quiet little “cafe” that offers choice beverages, a personally designed menu and desserts for every palette. The Steeples and Peoples podcast ventures out to New Market to talk with Ashley Wright, the owner who wears many hats at Prospect Pantry. Ashley talks about h…

Scrub a dub dub….Fragrant to meet everyone's liking and to help soothe and medicate as needed. The Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with Misti Morningstar, proud entrepreneur and owner of Savage Soaps. What’s with the name Savage Soaps, how about the interesting names of all your products, how do you come up with those? She tells us. How do you m…

Put your phone down, disconnect from reality for just an hour and enjoy a good old fashioned challenge that you will need the help of others to conquer. On this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we sit down with master gamesman, Chris Sparks who is the proud owner and operator of SureLocked In Escape games. Chris talks about his youth and…

What’s your favorite? Seriously, when you hit a BBQ, ribs, chicken,brisket? How about sauces Kansas City, Memphis….I got to stop. I am making myself hungry. Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with owner Mike Tauraso and Josh Eyler, Managing Partner of one of Frederick’s favorite BBQ restaurants, Black Hog. The guys talk about inspiration of the nam…

Offering a little bit of something for everyone to drink and live entertainment to keep you there, Dave Blackmon from Smoketown Beer talks to the Steeples and Peoples podcast about all things happening at his two ultra-popular breweries. Dave gets into why he decided to open not one but two breweries and how he considers himself lucky to be in the …

What happens when a couple of guys who were acquaintances run into each other and find out that they share a common interest and well, that interest just so happens to be one that sparks the need for Steeples and Peoples podcast to spend sometime with them and get all the details. Olde Mother Brewing co-owners Keith Marcous and Nick Wilson carve a …

One just wasn’t enough so two were created! In what’s sure to be another success story Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with Rockwell Brewery owners Paul Tinny and Matt Thrasher. Six years in and they talk about their success, the need to or should I say the want to open a new location that they deem as more of an experience as opposed to just an…

A functioning farm that offers choice adult beverages, a plethora of outdoor events and much more, sounds fun, I would think so! The Steeples and Peoples podcast is visiting Frey’s Brewing Company and talking with Kerry Frey, the manager and wife of founder Adam Frey.Kerry shares about the beginnings of Frey’s and how she met Adam and it was histor…

From Dairy Farm to multi dimensional farm with a brewery containing all ingredients produced in Maryland. The Steeples and Peoples podcast this week visits Milkhouse Brewery on Stillpoint Farm and speak with retired teachers turned farmers/brewery owners Tom Barse and CarollAnn McConaughy. With their 10th anniversary looming in mid-June, they share…

Summer is all about enjoying time outside with family and friends. Our geist this week has been around for 50 years providing fun water activities for many. They continue to grow and build so that they have something to meet everyone's liking. The Steeples and Peoples podcast sits down to talk with River and Trail Outfitters CEO John Gonano. John g…

As we continue in our week of highlighting local mobile food or as many know them as food trucks, Steeples and Peoples podcast talks with an OG of food trucks, In10se BBQ. Owner and lead BBQ master, Rob Bugos, shares information with us about what inspired his food truck venture and why he chose BBQ as his featured product. He talks about things th…

If I told you I was heading to The Garage, what’s your first thought? Well you're wrong. The Garage I am headed to can be a food truck or a restaurant. This week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we talk with the brother and sister team of Matt and Rita Dorsey and Rita’s son who was part of the inspiration, Nate Hunter. We discuss why they decide…

Dessert after a big meal caps off the taste buds and tells your brain, “NO MORE FOOD YOU'RE KILLING ME”. I wish it was that easy when it comes to our next ultra popular mobile food guest on the Steeples and Peoples Podcast. Aaron Cataldo, the proud and extremely busy owner of M.R. Cheesecakes takes a coffee break to talk with Terri and I about how …

Why settle for the rest when you can have the BEST! The unspoken mantra of the next episode in our food truck week. Steeples and Peoples podcast features Jonathon Thompson of 50/50 Burger fame. Jonathan gets into how he discovered his incredibly unique tasting burger, his history in the food service industry and, once again how he turned the strugg…

Nestled away in the beautiful countryside of Middletown, Maryland is an experience that brings relaxation and quality time to disconnect from life’s hustle and bustle. On the Steeples and Peoples podcast this week we are featuring Orchid Cellar Winery and Meadery. Terri and I sit and talk with the marketing guru who knows how to do a little bit of …

Just a very short drive from Downtown Frederick and the surrounding areas, Mt. Airy is a hidden gem when it comes to community involvement and appeal. The Steeples and Peoples podcast had to dive into what makes this Frederick County community so special and Wow did we ever learn a lot. Representing the Mt. Airy Main Street association is our guest…

Nothing says therapy and comfort than your very own dog, cat or guinea pig right, WRONG! Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is going to “ham’ it up for you. He will keep you sizzling on your seat as we find out how Eddie became the local star he is from his owner, hooman or I guess to some degree his Dad, Dave Magill. Dave expl…

With a plethora of services, opportunities and locations the Frederick County YMCA has grown incredibly under the leadership of Chris Colville and on this episode of the Steeples and Peoples podcast we will talk with her about how she has been instrumental in the process. Chris shares with us all the programs that they offer from preschool and head…

To have an entrepreneurial spirit is one thing but to make your dreams come true is a whole different ball game. Steeples and Peoples podcast features Sasha Hoffman the mastermind beyond Hoffman Brothers Ice Cream on this episode. He talks about being driven at an early age to make money through creative ideas. He shares with us about getting sever…

Something about a tame playful bunny that you can pet or a couple of funny guinea pigs that make you smile. Oh and let’s not forget the reptile family and their slithery, creeping through your hands and into your heart. Steeples and Peoples podcast features Jenn’s Uncommon Critters on this episode. Jenn and Brian Lungociu the quintessential animal …

Spin the Bottle is not a game you play when you are a teenager, at least that’s not the m.o. Of our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast. We talk with owner and operator Marc Monahan about his adventure into the wine and beer business. Marc shares his history and the “changes” he has made throughout the course of his life that lead t…

Tap, Ballet, Hip Hop, Shuffle can you guess what this episode is about? You are correct! This week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast we interview Gina Korrell, owner and Susan DesRoches, business manager from 24/7 Dance. They talk about their humble beginnings and how they have grown over the last two decades. Susan and Gina discuss how dance is …

Being an artist has absolutely nothing to do with our guests this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast. In fact the less artistic you are the more inclined you will be to find DreamFREEArt a place of tranquility. We talk with Tina Harper who is the founder and chief “Rembrandt” when it comes to this interesting and judgment free experience. Tin…

Animal Lovers inhabit almost every square inch of Frederick County. On almost any day of the week you notice a loyal owner taking their trustee dog for a walk in the city. Our guest this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast are the backbone behind the support and love that is needed to protect and take care of the pets without homes. Betee Brow…

As you turn the key and the propeller starts its wind the butterflies in your stomach no doubt will surface. Next thing you know you're heading down the runway, the wheels leave the ground and you're up and soaring. On the Steeples and People’s podcast this week we talk with owner and operator of Bravo Flight Training, Brenda Tibbs. She tells us ho…

aving too many irons in the fire is a phrase that many use when they become inundated with too many projects, too many people and too little time to appreciate life. Our guests this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast can’t seem to stop their successful ventures so they keep expanding out. Joe and Sharyn Volpe are not only successfully raising…

Art in any form can be captivating and engaging. It expresses a person's visions and oftentimes is a creation to make you think and wonder, what’s the message being shared. Our episode this week on the Steeples and Peoples podcast is Kristen Butler of the Delaplaine Arts Center. Kristen shares the wonderful history of the Delplaine and how it came …