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Join co-hosts Lee Mooney and Steve Zinner in conversations with some of the most colorful people and organizations with a connection to Harford County, Maryland … and beyond. Inspired by the spirit of "Main Street" and believing that everyone has a tale worth telling, we share stories from old-timers, newcomers, or even those who have moved on as they relate how living in or near Harford County has shaped their lives and identities.
We'd like to thank all our listeners, guests, and those of you who supported either financially or by sharing episodes of Mainstreet with your friends. Most of all, thank you for listening! Steve and I have enjoyed our conversations with the people of Harford County ... and beyond. What began, essentially, as a way to occupy ourselves during the early days of the pandemic gradually became a regular part of our lives for more than three years.
Our original goal was to do 100 episodes. We finish with 125 -- not a bad run. We might at some point resume the podcast. That possiblity always exists. Even if that doesn't happen, however, we'd just like everyone to know how much we appreciate you taking the time listen to our conversations over the past three years!
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After a brief end-of-summer hiatus, we're back with a new episode featuring Mountain Christian Lead Pastor Ben Cachiaras.
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You know the name, have heard the ads, and have seen the trucks. Now learn the story behind Von Paris Moving and Storage, one of Maryland's oldest and most successful companies. President and CEO John Von Paris stops by Mainstreet to share the history behind the family name and the company his great-grandfather founded in the late 1800s. John also brings us up to date on how the moving and storage industries have evolved over the years, and if you plan on moving any time soon, you'll benefit from John's tips on how to make moving less stressful and more efficient.
We like to reminisce on Mainstreet and John shares memories of growing up on the Von Paris family farm near Kingsville, volunteering for the Kingsvile Fire Company, and how the local community came to his family's aid after a devastating fire destroyed the historical Von Paris farmhouse in 2020. This is the Von Paris story and we're happy to share it on Mainstreet.
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Mainstreet welcomes Debbie Umbarger to fill us in on her duties as board member and fundraising director for Rally Against Parkinson's, the local non-profit that celebrated its fifth anniversary in March of this year. This long-time Harford County resident and former teacher at Homestead-Wakefield also shares her lifelong commitment to fitness, something she regularly comments on in her healthy lifestyle columns for Harford's Heart magazine, and her role as an online boxing instructor for Rock Steady, a non-contact boxing program offered in Harford County through Forest Hill Health and Fitness. In this episode, you'll also find out why Debbie's innate ability to throw a party continues to pay off in her life, career, and commitment to serving others.
Email Debbie at debbie@rallyagainstparkinson's.org or learn more about Rally Against Parkinson's (RAP) at their website. Read Harford's Heart online here.
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Mainstreet is pleased to welcome back Brad Cox, author, podcaster, songwriter, and musician to discuss his latest book, These Things I've Said: A Book of Poetry, Musings, and Lyrics, available on Amazon, select local booksellers, and at bradwilliamscox.com
Local music fans may also know Brad from his performances with one of his bands around Harford County and from The MOG (Mouthful of Graffiti) podcast.
Brad's still a young man, but as a relentless seeker of truth eaves the impression of someone who's lived many lives. He brings the same intensity to our conversation this time as he did on his first appearance on Mainstreet Episode 68.
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Growing up in East Baltimore, Monkton resident Larry Dukes wanted nothing more than to be a professional athlete or sports play-by-play broadcaster. Seeing violent collisions from field level during a stint as an intern for the Baltimore Colts changed his mind. Before computer science was even an established concentration, Larry found himself at the forefront of predictive analytics. He soon found himself working for Baltimore Blue Cross Blue Shield and, later, traveling the world for Westinghouse as a systems engineer. What truly sets Larry apart is his ability to use his expertise and years of experience to starting his own companies and knowing when to support the ideas and expertise of others. Great ideas still excite him. That's why his wife says he's never met a deal he didn't like. For the past 20 years, however, among his most satisfying edeavors has been his active involvement at John Carroll High School.
With Larry Grant, Larry also co-authored Lifting The Rocks, Finding the Gold: Mastering the Six Imperatives of World Class Receivables Management.
No longer pursing professional sports as a career, Larry and his family enjoy their horse farm in Monkton and he's even found time to pursue of play-by-play dreams by broadcasting local sports.
This is Larry Duke's story and we're pleased to share it on Mainstreet.
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Yes, we're the Mainstreet podcast but that doesn't mean we ignore what's happening on nearby Bond Street, Bel Air's other "Main Street." And one thing that's happening on Bond Street is the opening of U Brand Yourself, owned and operated by Bel Air native Wendy Nowakowski. This is Wendy's story and we're happy to share it on Mainstreet.
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The year was 1962. Steve Murfin was a sports-crazed kid growing up in Hagerstown, Maryland. Long before 24/7 news cycles and blanket sports coverage on the Internet, Steve gained his encyclopedic knowledge of local teams by devouring box scores in the Hagerstown Daily News and Washington Post. Fall Sundays would find Steve glued to the radio listening to Chuck Thompson and Baily Goss call Colts games, while lazy summer nights meant Steve's transistor radio would be tuned in to the local Hagerstown station carrying O's games called by by Chuck and his on-air partner Bill O'Donnell. Not merely content to be a passive fan, Steve could also be found on neighborhood sports fields trying his best to emulate the likes of Brooks Robinson, Johnny U., and his favorite Lenny Moore. If other kids were available, teams were formed and games ensued. If not, Steve created his own "phantom games" where he alone would pitch, hit, throw, receive, and tackle. A passion for playing and a vivid imagination were all Steve needed. Join us on this episode of Mainstreet and revel in some great childhood memories from a local sports fan who to this day continues to make sports a central part of his life.
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How many people can say they played centerfield at Camden Yards and conducted at Carnegie Hall? Our guest this week can. Oh, and he's also an architect. We'll talk to Bill Bratten about all these things, and so much more, on this episode of Mainstreet.
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Author Richard Chizmar stops by Mainstreet to talk about his celebrated career as a prolific essayist and writer of horror and mysery short stories, novels, and screenplays. He is the founder of Cemetery Dance Publications and editor/publisher of Cemetery Dance magazine. Perhaps best-known in Harford County for his locally-inspired Chasing The Boogeyman, Richard also co-wrote with Stephen King the novella Gwendy's Button Box.
Despite his international following and acclaim, Richard still calls Harford County home. Like his friend and sometimes collaborator, the actor Johnathon Schaech (episode 88), Richard credits the strong work ethic he learned from growing up and playing sports in working-class Edgewood for paving the way to his future success as a writer and publisher.
This is Richard Chizmar's story and we're proud to share it on Mainstreet.
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To his legions of local fans, Dennis Schocket is one the hardest working performers in the thriving Harford County music scene. At any number of local venues, you can catch Dennis performing solo, with special guests such as Rob Fahey, or with one of his bands -- Starbelly, 1974, The Atomic Light Orchestra (AL0) and Fabtastic Four. Under appreciated, however, is Dennis's talent for creating complex harmonies and lilting melodies in the service of intricate pop songs that bring to mind the music of Brian Wilson and Paul McCartney.
Dennis makes a return visit to Mainstreet to talk about his new solo album "Weathervane," to be released in April on Tall Boy records, and an upcoming tour with his band Starbelly. Will Dennis, or any of the gifted local musicians he's been associated with over the years, someday win a Grammy? Find out what Dennis thinks on this episode of Mainstreet.
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We are pleased to welcome back to Mainstreet one of our favorite guests, Forest Hill's very own "Queen of Pie," Sandy Kempton, from the Kempton Cottage Bakery. Sandy talks about some new creations from her magical oven and muses about the possibility of someday opening a shared kitchen to Harford County. Investors, are you listening?
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Tony Lombardi stops by Mainstreet to chat about his decision to leave his highly-successful career in sales at Boeing Capital for what initially was, in his own words, "a hobby." That hobby ultimately became a new career as managing partner and journalist for the award-winning Russell Street Report (formerly Ravens247.com) https://russellstreetreport.com/ and the Eutaw Street Report https://eutawstreetreport.com/. With this mid-life career move, Tony lived up to his personal credo of, "Do what you love, love what you do."
Given his new career choice, it's no surprise that this Baltimore native and Loyola grad is a local sports fanatic. What may surprise people, however, is his enduring love of the Beatles. And after you hear Tony describe his admiration for the way the Fab Four worked as a unit to create magic, you'll understand how the success of the Beatles reflect his own approach to work and creativity. In other words, the distance between Abbey Road and Russell Street is closer than we think. This is Tony Lombardi's story and we're pleased to share it on Mainstreet.
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Growing up near Baltimore, long-time radio voice of the Washington Wizards Dave Johnson developed a love of sports and broadcasting by listening to, among others, local play-by-play legends Chuck Thompson and Bill O'Donnell. After graduating from Towson University, Dave embarked on his own Emmy-award winning career in broadcasting, including his current posts with the NBA's Washington Wizards and D.C.'s 103.5 WTOP-FM, where he's the sports director and morning sports anchor.
Find out why Dave calls sports a "cocoon of joy" and why he characterizes his career as a series of healthy obsessions. He also shares what it's like having the name "Dave Johnson" in a sports town known for "Dave Johnson's." Let's give a Harford County welcome to one of its newest and most prominent residents!
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Former Baltimore Colt cheerleader Leslee Yoder stops by Mainstreet to chat about her years cheering on our once-beloved hometown team. It's hard to believe that nearly 40 years have passed since the Mayflower moving vans whisked away the team to Indianapolis on that fateful night in March 1983.
Now the Head Cheer Coach at York Suburban High School, this York, Pa. native and former dance and gymnastics instructor is also one of the co-founders of the Baltimore Colts Cheerleaders Alumni Association. If you're a former Colt cheerleader or know someone who is, please email her at lyoder1111@aol.com.
Some Marylanders old enough to remember that night in 1983 will never forgive the Irsay family. Even though most of us have long since moved on and embraced the Ravens, we continue to cherish our Baltimore Colts, and the cheerleaders were a huge part of the pageantry that played out on every gameday at Memorial Stadium. So many good memories remain and we are honored that Leslee has chosen to share them on Mainstreet.
Note: During our conversation, Leslee mentions a country club in Ruxton, Md. and asks us for help to correctly pronounce its name. No help was forthcoming at that moment, but the country club to which Leslee referred is: https://www.lhirondelle.com/
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We welcome to Mainstreet Brian Snyder, owner of BMORE Around Town, a local sports-themed tour and social gathering planner.
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Please join on Mainstreet for a brief look back at episodes 76-100. Thank you to all our guests for coming on and sharing their stories.
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We mark our 100th episode with another conversation with an up and coming Nasvhille singer songwriter with local roots. Fans of American Idol may remember Emma Klein from her appearance on the program during its 17th season. Long before that appearance, the Bel Air native and John Carroll grad was studying guitar with local luminary Dennis Schocket and performing in venues around Harford County. Emma is now quickly establishing herself in the competitive yet collaborative entertainment mecca that is Nashville. This is Emma Klein's story and we’re thrilled to share it on Mainstreet.
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Locals familiar with the Harford County music scene might remember seeing Piper Bateman perform at different establishments around town. Before she was even old enough to order a drink in such places , Piper could be seen on stage doing what she loves -entertaining with her music. Now in Nashville, this Fallston native is living her dream, writing music for herself and others and performing at Tootsies, near the legendary Ryman Auditorium on the city’s famed “Honky Tonk Highway.” An artist to the core, Piper, nevertheless, pursues her ambition with a wisdom that belies her youth. This is Piper Bateman’s story and we’re excited to share it on episode #99 of Mainstreet.
In February, look for new music from Piper’s latest project, July Moon julymoonofficial.com
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January is the month for resolutions, many of which involve new commitments to fitness. If you're unsure which type of exercise or fitness program is right for you, tune in to this week's episode of Mainstreet and our conversation with Harford Community College Fitness Instructor Lauren Raygor.
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Have you ever wanted to play in a marching band for an NFL team? If so, Baltimore's Marching Ravens are having auditions on April 1st. This is not an early April Fool's joke. If you're a proud band nerd who's at least 18, love Maryland, and love the Ravens, this could be your chance to join a team that's been part of Baltimore sports history since 1947.
The Baltimore Colts were one of the first NFL teams to have cheerleaders, a fight song, and a marching band. We all know what happened to the Baltimore Colts. What some people may not know is that the Colts Marching Band carried on even after the franchise under Robert Irsay deserted Baltimore. And when the Cleveland Browns moved to Baltimore in 1996 and became the Ravens, the band was here waiting for them. Today, they're still going strong as Baltimore's Marching Ravens.
Mainstreet is thrilled to have with us on this episode Harford County resident John Ziemann, Band Director for the Marching Ravens. In 1962, at the age of 14 (he lied about his age and said he was 15) John became a member of the Colts Marching Band and 61 years later he's yet to miss a beat.
John fills us in on the storied history of marching bands on Baltimore's professional football teams. He also shares tales from his 35 years working at WMAR-TV and his days as Deputy Director at the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum.
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Baltimore muralist Jaz Erenberg stops by Mainstreet to talk to Lee and Steve about her background and why community centered public art has the potential to transform a city, even one facing the challenges of Baltimore. Regardless of how you feel about our beloved but beleagured city, it's hard not to root for Jaz, who uses her talents to bring hope and beauty to the city she how calls home. https://jazerenberg.com/
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We close out 2022 with one of our favorite episodes from that past -- a conversation with Amy Hopkins Daney from Elberton Hill Farm in Darlington. In case you missed the episode the first time around, Amy talks about growing up in one of Harford County's more prominent farming families and, of course, the business and passion of raising thoroughreds.
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We welcome to Mainstreet Forest Hill's Pam Purce, who with her husband runs Three Oaks Farmhttps://www.threeoaksfarmalpacas.com/ in Forest Hill. Family owned for more than 80 years, Three Oaks Farm has become the go-to farm in Harford County to see and learn about alpacas. On episode #94 of Mainstreet, Pam shares how she combined her passions for animals and teaching to create a unique and interactive farming experience for the public right here in Harford County.
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Growing up in an often abusive environment, Kelly Backert succumbed to the unhealthy allure of drugs and alcohol before developing an eating disorder. Counseling, spirituality, and a commitment to fitness turned her life around. Today, she enjoys a happy family life and two thriving businesses -- Kore Bootcamps and Kore Barre and Yoga -- right here in Bel Air, Maryland. This is Kelly's story and we're pleased to share it on this episode of Mainstreet.
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Some initial reactions to Bel Air's Winter Wonderland, the tree lighting ceremony at St. Margaret, and a brief conversation about favorite Christmas movies. Merry Christmas from Mainstreet!
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Nothing says Americana quite like the Great American Roadtrip. And no American roadtrip in the past would have been complete without Stuckey's. What happened to that American staple of rest stop kitsch, candy, and convenience? In an idea that seemed sound at the time, the Stuckey family sold its stores. Eventually, the Stuckey brand suffered, stores gradually disappered, and their absence left a void. Now, Stuckey's is not only back but back in the Stuckey family. Stephanie Stuckey, the granddaughter of the original owner, is now running the company as its CEO. Stephanie's got big plans for Stuckey's and we're excited to share them with you on episode #91 of Mainstreet.
The Mainstreet Podcast is sponsored by Your Pet AuPair! For the second year in a row, Harford County Living's Choice Award Winner for Best Pet Services Company. Visit belairaupair.com and and use promo code "Mainstreet" on the Get A Quote form to receive $10 off your first invoice of over $100.
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At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Marylanders need few if any words to describe the unique beauty of our Eastern Shore. We just seem to understand it instinctively. While words are unnecessary, images help. With that in mind, we welcome Eastern Shore native Melissa Beauchamp to Mainstreet to tell us what inspired her to take up photography and capture the beauty of Maryland's Eastern Shore and share it with the world via social media.
Melissa also brings to her photography the unique perspective not only of someone who paints but of someone who works on the other side of the lens as a model. And how about this for a unique perspective — Melissa’s used to be a private investigator! This is Melissa's story (so far) and we're pleased to share it on Mainstreet.
More on Melissa and her work:
Tic Toc: melissa_bea1
Instagram: melissa_b._photography
Website: melissabeauchampphotography.mypixieset.com
Facebook: MelissaBeauchampPhotography
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At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Better known in his disc jockey days in Baltimore and beyond as "Paul Rodgers" or "The Emperor Rodgers," Paul Rothfuss's career in broadcasting spans seven decades. Like his long-time friend and business partner Kerby Confer (episode #82), Paul eventually gravitated to the sales side of radio before he and Kerby combined their talents and business acumen and started buying radio stations. In this endeavor they became wildly successful. Paul is the author of two books on his life and love affair with radio, "Alias Emperor Rodgers: A Majestic Memoir by Baltimore's Emperor of Insanity in the Crazy Daze of '60s To 40 Radio" and "Wiggles, Winks, & Wizards: Paul and Kerby's Great Adventure."
Think of this episode as a companion to episode #82 featuring Kerby Confer. Kerby and Paul both take us back to the heyday of 1960's Top 40 AM radio, when WCAO became the constant on-air companion to thousands of Baby Boomers in the Baltimore area. In this episode, Paul also gives us a master class on the sales techniques that he and Kerby employed as they evolved into titans of broadcasting.
As a bonus, please visit our website https://themainstreetpodcast.com/to hear an aircheck from 1974 featuring Paul on his final day on air at WYRE in Annapolis. Two other clips we've put on our site feature the inimitable Howard Cosell appraising Paul's on-air talents at the behest of newscaster Dave Humphrey. Both clips are from 1972 and were Humphrey's way of exacting revenge on Paul after years of good-natured abuse on Baltimore's WCBM.
Paul's website
http://emperorrodgers.com/
Paul's books are also available on Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Alias-Emperor-Rodgers-Majestic-Baltimores-ebook/dp/B07CMFJNRS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089RVP6J3/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Harford County’s own Jonathon Schaech is perhaps best known for his portrayal of "Jimmy," the mercurial lead singer of the Oneder's, the fictional musical group in the 1996 Tom Hank's film "That Thing You Do." Since then, the Edgewood High School graduate has worked steadily as an acclaimed actor and writer in TV, film, and stage. Now living with his wife and two children near Nashville, Tennessee, this son of a Baltimore City cop shares with Mainstreet listeners the chain of events that led him from pursuing an economics degree at UMBC to a successful acting career in Hollywood and beyond. Along the way also came heartache, and Jonathon is open and truthful about the low points -- the usual show business setbacks but also the pain of divorce and the wounds he suffered early in his career as a victim of sexual assault. Ultimately, however, Jonathon's story is about overcoming these obstacles, continuing to flourish as an actor, and somehow through it all staying grounded -- something he attributes to faith in a higher power and a strong work ethic he learned growing up in Edgewood.
Something Jonathon's local fans can appreciate is that he remains a diehard fan of the O's and Ravens. Few may realize, however, that, in 2014, he and Rick Dempsey co-authored "Caught Stealing," a book about the career of the legendary O's catcher.
Finally, we address a rumor that Jonathon once owned a home in the Bel Air neighborhood of Todd Lakes when he was married to Christina Applegate. True or false? Find out on this episode of Mainstreet.
Check out two of John's latest projects:
"The Wind and the Reckoning"
www.windandreckoning.com
"Frank and Penelope"
fandpmovie.com
Follow John on Social Media
Twitter: @JohnSchaech
Instagram: @johnschaech
Learn more about John's advocacy for survivors of sexual assault:
rainn.org
"Rick Dempsey's Caught Stealing: Unbelievable Stories from a Lifetime of Baseball" is available at Amazon and other major booksellers.
The Mainstreet Podcast is sponsored by Your Pet AuPair! For the second year in a row, Harford County Living's Choice Award Winner for Best Pet Services Company. Visit belairaupair.com and and use promo code "Mainstreet" on the Get A Quote form to receive $10 off your first invoice of over $100.
Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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The Mainstreet Podcast welcomes Danielle Heimberger for a conversation about being the single mother of a 17 year-old son with autism. One challenge that receives little attention is how to care for an adult with autism. Danielle and her family face this challenge every day. We learn from Danielle about the help she receives from the people around her and and the services that sometimes help but are often lacking in caring for her son. Through it all, Danielle manages to remain upbeat as she takes each day one at a time. This is Danielle and her family's unique story and we are honored to share it on Mainstreet.
Learn more about Danielle and her son Van:
Tic Toc: danielleelizabeth13
Instagram: danielleandvan
The Mainstreet Podcast is sponsored by Your Pet AuPair! For the second year in a row, Harford County Living's Choice Award Winner for Best Pet Services Company. Visit belairaupair.com and and use promo code "Mainstreet" on the Get A Quote form to receive $10 off your first invoice of over $100.
Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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We welcome as our guest on episode #86 a bona fide prodigy. In 1978, when Baltimore native and Harford County resident John Kutcher was only 13, he could already legitimately call himself a pioneer in software development. An article seen by his mother in the Aegis led to a meeting that sparked young John's interest in computer games. Soon after, he created "Space Taxi," a computer game that became popular enough to help pay John's way through Johns Hopkins University, from which he graduated in three years.
Since his days as a prodigy, John, now CEO of DICORP in Forest Hill, has matured into a successful entreprenuer , pillar of our community in Harford County, and a lifelong baseball fan who sees values learned on the field as translatable to other areas of life. The commitment to those values continues to fuel John's perseverance around his personal, business, and philanthropic passions, including an exciting new partnership with Double Groove in Forest Hill.
To learn more about John's popular computer game "Space Taxi"
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Space_Taxi
Questions for John?
Email: mailto:jkutcher@dicorp.com
Learn more about John's company DICORP
https://www.dicorp.com/
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From 1994 until 2004, Harford County resident Ken Cloude pursued his dream of a pitching career in Major League baseball. On August 15, 1997, that dream got a big boost when Ken won his first Major League game -- against the hometown Orioles with a sizable contingent of Ken's family and friends among the crowd at Camden Yards. Injuries ultimately cut short the bright promise of a long MLB career but this East Baltimore native and graduate of The McDonogh School found contentment and meaning in his new career in law enforcement as a police officer and K-9 handler for The Maryland Transportation Authority. We are pleased to share Ken's story on this episode of Mainstreet!
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Do you love the fall as much as one of your humble hosts of the Mainstreet podcast? If so, plenty of things are happening this season around Harford County. On episode #84, we discuss some of them.
This episode of Mainstreet is a bit early because we talk about some events that are coming up this weekend and beyond that we hope will make this fall in Harford County a joyous season because, well, we all need some joy. Please let us know why you think fall in Harford County is special. And we likely missed some events. If you have something coming, please mention it in the comments section.
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The name Kerby Confer may not ring a bell, but if you remember when local youth listened to AM radio for music, you certainly remember the name "Kerby Scott." Kerby was a fixture on WCAO when that station ruled the pop music airwaves in the 1960s. By mid-decade, Kerby had become so popular that WBAL-TV gave him his own teen dance show, "The Kerby Scott Show," an updated (and integrated) successor to the Buddy Deane Show. Name the group or pop star of that era and Kerby met them.
Baltimore marked merely the beginning of Kerby's long and illustrious career in broadcasting. He's got plenty of stories about the stars he met, the mentors who guided his career, and the music he loves. He's Kerby "Scott" Confer and we are honored to have him on episode #82 of Mainstreet.
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Join us for a look back at episodes 51-75!
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Right here in Bel Air, Maryland, baseball lovers can hone their skills under the guidance of former Major League pitcher Dave Johnson. Join us on episode #80 for a conversation with Dave about being the son of former Oriole pitcher Dave Johnson, the ups and downs of his own Major League career, and how he's helping baseball lovers of all ages get the most out of their natural ability at Optimal Baseball Performance.
To learn more about Optimal Baseball Performance
Email: OptimalBaseball@gmail.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optimalbaseball
Phone: 410-608-8023
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We are honored to welcome Father Michael Rubeling, Associate Pastor at St. Margaret Parish in Bel Air, as our guest on this episode of Mainstreet.
A native of Frederick, Maryland, and the eldest of 10 children, Father Michael learned early from the example of his parents about generosity and how to make faith the guiding force in his life. His own path to the priesthood, however, was not without initial doubt and struggle. Father Michael speaks with candor and humor about this and other experiences that have shaped the man he is. He also talks about some of the things that make St. Margaret unique in its active commitment to community outreach. Finally, Father Michael reminds us all, Christian or otherwise, why we need mercy and where to find it.
Listeners already familiar with Father Michael will recognize in our conversation the same enthusiasm on display when he's celebrating Mass at St. Margaret.
St. Margaret Church
141 N. Hickory Avenue
Bel Air, Md.
Email: receptionist@stmargaret.org
St. Margaret Mission
1716 Churchville Road
Bel Air, Md.
Email: receptionist@stmargaret.org
Father Michael's email: mrubeling@stmargaret.org
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Childhood visits to his Aunt Joan's house introduced Dennis to the powerful pull of art, literature, and music. The first listen to the classic album "Rubber Soul" ignited in him a lifelong love of the Beatles, beautiful harmonies, and unforgettable hooks that continue to influence Dennis's own music to this day. Marylanders are fortunate that Dennis performs extensively in the region, both solo and as a member of several bands, including Atomic Light Orchestra, The 1974, and Starbelly. This is Dennis Schocket’s story and we’re excited to share it on Mainstreet.
Find out more about Dennis's music, bands, and tour schedule
Website: https://www.mdparty.com/performers/default?id=8717
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dennis.schocket
YouTube: You can find many videos. Here's one from a performance at Ram's Head On Stage:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyw9GI2Y_vI
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/starbelly/1517400357
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/36Wa47Nx2LYC9JNtSmQPux?si=WWgTlsWgQx2lToKB5DUPKA
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North Harford High graduate Jessica Hart, now an engineer at Space Telescope Science Institute, was part of the team that helped launch the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit late last year. On July 11th of this year, NASA released the first images taken from the telescope. We hope to have Jessica back on the podcast at some point. In the meantime, we thought we'd celebrate this stunning feat by replaying the conversation we had with Jessica back in November. Enjoy.
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Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Lost in the political maelstrom of the Dobbs decision is the struggle women go through when faced with an unplanned pregnancy. Whether you identify as pro-life or pro-choice, or something in between, it's difficult not to applaud the efforts of an organization that exists to give unconditional support to the women (and often the men who love them) who find themselves confronted with the most difficult decision they may ever have to make.
On this episode of Mainstreet, Executive Director of Birthright of Harford County Stephanie Atha stops by to discuss her organization's mission, her own life experiences that led her to her current position, and the central role that faith plays in her life but also how the Birthright of Harford County supports all women, regardless of their faith, with unconditional love.
To learn more:
Website
https://birthrightharfordcounty.org/
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/BirthrightBelAir
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Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Mainstreet welcomes Greg Smith, owner of Dents Be Gone, an auto restoration service specializing in paintless dent repair.
A gifted but frustrated baseball player as a young man, Greg took his strong work ethic, meticulous attention to detail, and love of cars and decided to start his own business over 20 years ago. We talk car restoration, yes, but also discuss how maturity, experience, and belief in our own abilities can ultimately turn disappointment into success.
To learn more about Dents Be Gone
Phone: 410-404-2639
The Mainstreet Podcast is sponsored by Your Pet AuPair! For the second year in a row, Harford County Living's Choice Award Winner for Best Pet Services Company. Visit belairaupair.com and and use promo code "Mainstreet" on the Get A Quote form to receive $10 off your first invoice of over $100.
Mainstreet is pleased to welcome a new sponsor, Eternal Paw Prints. For more information about this very important service, please visit: https://myeternalpawprints.com/
At Eternal Pawprints, we strive to make the end-of-life care process as easy and peaceful as we can. We want your pet to pass on with the dignity and grace that they and you deserve.
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Mainstreet welcomes Doug and Emily Jo Momary, the husband and wife team behind the popular 1970's children's TV show, "The New Zoo Revue." Fans of the program still fondly remember Doug and Emmy Jo and the other iconic cast of characters that included Freddie the Frog, Henrietta Hippo, Charlie the Owl, Mrs. Goodbody, and Mr. Dingle, played by Chuck Woolery.
Now living in Texas, Doug and Emily Jo remain very active with family (11 grandchildren!) farm life, and their video production company, Laguna Productions. Join us for a great conversation with this talented and kind couple.
If you have fond memories of "The New Zoo Revue," and would like to share your thoughts, drop Doug and Emmy Jo a line. They love to hear from their fans.
Laguna Producations Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreLaguna
Laguna Production's website: https://lagunaproductions.net/
Journey with the Messiah project: https://michaelbelk.com/artist/
New Zoo Revue app: Available on the App Store and Google Play
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We continue this week on Mainstreet with another conversation about writing, this time with young fantasy romance author Sarah Day, who has just completed the second novel of her four-part Selestria series. Already two novels completed and Sarah begins college this fall. On episode #73, Sarah talks to Lee and Steve about her writing process, insiprations, and hopes for the future.
Selestria is available through all major booksellers.
Find out more about the Selestria series here:
https://sarah-day-books.squarespace.com/
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Most of us have a person in our lives, often an elderly family member, who speaks without filters and says exactly what's on his or her mind. Sometimes we laugh, sometimes we cringe, but if we listen closely, these "outbursts" may also contain some important life lessons. And even when they don't, they're entertaining. Author Bonnie Lorber Habyan, a John Carroll graduate , has not only listened to her mother's seemingly random thoughts over the years but has compiled them into a new book, "The World According to Bess."
Published on her mother's 91st birthday, "The World According to Bess" is out now and ready to be shared with the world. We spoke with Bonnie back in September, when she was at an earlier stage in the book process, and on episode #72 we welcome her back to update us and share stories about what it was like growing up with Bess. In hearing tales from Bess's world, we may also gain a deeper appreciation for those unfiltered sages in our own lives.
Bonnie Habyan's website:
https://www.meetbonnieh.com/
"The World According to Bess" is available at all major booksellers.
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Always a pleasure to talk to a legend, but to talk to a former Baltimore Orioles legend is even better. Oriole Hall of Famer, Jim Gentile, walks down memory lane with The Mainstreet Podcast, to talk about his youth, his baseball career, and his life after baseball.
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We are honored to have with us on Mainstreet Sheriff Jeff Gahler. Fittingly, we discuss his illustrious career in law enforcement and his duites, since 2014, as Harford County Sheriff. We also learn about his boyhood dreams, commitment to self-improvement, how he met his wife Sonya, and if there are any similarities at all between Bel Air/Harford County and Mayberry.
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Mainstreet continues this week with another interview with a local musician who has a compelling backstory to share. Cults, rock n' roll on the Sunset Strip, creating music, and, of course, his award-winning podcast are among the many subjects we discuss with Brad Cox . Brad brings an intensity to all his projects and that characteristic comes through in our conversation. This is Brad Cox's story and we're happy to share it on this episode of Mainstreet.
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Before there was the 2x Super Bowl Champion, Ravens, there was another Rayvns, led by Rob Fahey. Listen how Rob writes music, how he's spent his whole life doing what he loves, and how his big song, "Raised on the Radio," was put into the iconic 80's movie, Fast Times At Ridgemont High. This is Rob Fahey's story and we're excited to share it on Mainstreet.
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Born in land-locked Arizona, Dr. Shannon dreamed of becoming a marine mammal veterinarian. In pursuit of that dream, she accepted an internship as an undergrad to become a Disney cast member as part of Epcot Center's marine mammal team. Among her more glamorous duties in this capacity was cleaning manatee tanks. She's come a long way and since January of 2020 has lived with her family in Bel Air and provided hospice care for pets as owner of Eternal Paw Prints. Dr. Shannon reminds pet lovers that when this inevitable stage arrives in the lives of our furry family members, the process, while never easy, can be dignified and peaceful. We are pleased to share Dr. Shannon's story on episode #66 of Mainstreet.
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Imagine a world without electricty, computers, and cars. In such a world, one group of people would emerge as indipsensible -- farmers. Even with all those things, farmers are still indispensible. We just don't pay attention.
On episode #65, Ben Hushon, agronomist for The Mill of Black Horse, stops by Mainstreet to remind us of how vital farming is to our daily lives, how technology is making farming more efficient and environmentally safe, and the threat inflation poses to this critical industry. As an agronomist for the local and family-owned Mill, Ben is essentially a "farmer's coach." Helping farmers grow more while also reducing their impact on the environment is what Ben does.
Of course, Mainstreet has never been merely about facts. We bring people on here to tell their stories. Ben shares with us memories of growing up on a dairy farm in Delta, Pennsylvania. Milking cows, feeding calves, fixing things, and driving tractors characterized Ben's life before he even entered his teens. Sundays meant church, large family gatherings, big hearty home-cooked meals, and ball games with enough cousins to make the Kennedys envious.
This is Ben's story and we're happy to share it on Mainstreet in this quinessential Harford County episode about farming.
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Are we entering another housing and property boom, or are we headed for another crash? On episode #64 we welcome back George Mullin to help us answer this question and many more. Have you ever thought about buying property at auction? George has many times and on this episode he shares valuable lessons he's learned along the way and rookie mistakes to avoid.
George also reminisces about his dance moves and fashion choices during his nightclubbing days in the 1970s and 1980s. Finally, we hear about George's many community and non-profit projects, his insights into and outlook for doing business in Harford County, and his enduring love of baseball!
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Harford County entrepreneur George Mullin, a visionary risk-taker, lives by the motto that you can't steal second with your foot on first. Experience has also taught him that success takes a lot of good small decisions but failure takes only one or two big bad ones. In this first part of a two-part episode, George talks about moving to Harford County as a child from North Miami Beach, nightclubbing during the 1970s and 1980s, and the valuble business lessons from his life in the food service business, including one of his current ventures -- Havre de Grace's Vintage Cafe and Ice Cream Parlor. Memories, life lessons, and vision -- this episode has it all!
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Jessica Long is an elite athlete with a jaw-dropping string of accomplishments and awards. The path to that lofty status, however, has not been without frustration. Along with her 29 Paralympic medals, Jessica has had to endure 25 surguries as a result of fibular hememila, a cogenital limb deficiency that led to the amputation of both legs below the knee. Born to teenage parents in Russia, Jessica also had to learn to forgive her birth mother for giving her up for adoption. Instead of succuming to the anger that she acknowledges characterized her early years, Jessica transformed the power of that anger into determination and used it to fuel her wildly successful career as a Paryalympic swimmer. Along with her own determination, Jessica credits her adoptive parents, Marylanders Beth and Stephen Long, and her Christian faith with making her the person she is today. This is Jessica's story and we're honored to share it on Mainstreet.
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Listen to the story of local newscaster Jamie Costello, and hear about his life growing up in Rosedale, his path to WMAR, and his love of his family, sports, and Maryland.
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Marine, helicopter pilot, and thespian, Todd Hyson has experienced life in ways that most of us only witness via news reports. On episode #60 of Mainstreet, Todd shares stories from his time on duty, in the air, and on stage. A devout Christian, Todd feels his pursuits in life have been not only the result of his own choices but also part of God's plan for him.
You can catch Todd in the role of King Herod at Allegro Winery in Stewartstown, Pa. from April 14-16 in Stewartstown Summer Theatre's production of "Jesus Christ Superstar." For ticket prices and show times, please visit: https://jesuschristsuperstar2022.com/
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Facing the uncertainty of how to care for aging loved ones is something we all have to face. Some families plan ahead, while others are caught by surprise. Either way, the situation can be overwhelming. Fortunately, on this very informative episode, Bel Air resident Ryan Majchrzak stops by Mainstreet to offer some guidance.
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Mainstreet is pleased to welcome Nicole Wilson, owner of Your Pet AuPair and winner of last year's Harford County Living's Community Choice Award for Pet Services. We had a lot of fun chatting with Nicole on this episode and are confident our listeners will also be charmed by this Harford County native, Bel Air resident, and lifelong animal lover. We've been blessed with great guests on this podcast, but for the first time in Mainstreet history, our guest charmed us to the point of of making us wag our tails. Find out why on episode #58.
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For this episode, Steve and I salute the unique qualities associated with small town living. We chose our favorite movies with a small-town theme. We ask our listeners to share their own choices in the comments section. In doing so, consider not only movies that take place in a small town but ones that you can imagine taking place in one of the small towns of Harford County.
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Emmy winning photojournalist Bob Moore has quite the story of how he got his start at WBAL-TV and eventually wound up capturing the images of newsmakers in Baltimore for 38 years, all the while enjoying his love of baseball, and parlaying it into JSB, his post TV business.
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Kingsville resident Bruce Seward stops by Mainstreet to talk about his distinguished career in Baltimore County education, including 35 years at Perry Hall High School, home of the Gators. Starting as an English teacher, Bruce later became a counselor before ultimately serving as Director of Guidance, a position he held until his "first retirement." With a house soon full of grandkids, however, Bruce decided to ditch diaper duty, come out of retirement, and mentor students and staff at Towson High School until he retired for good in 2016.
A devout Catholic, Bruce considers his time at Perry Hall a blessing, second only to meeting Diane, his wife of 54 years. Bruce is full of praise for the woman he calls the love of his life, but he also shares a story of what can happen when an overly-ardent young man tries to steal an innocent kiss from a good Catholic girl before she's ready. Bruce and Diane have called Kingsville home for 46 years and remain active in the community. And when the opportunity arises, they love to travel.
Bruce shares many memories with us on this episode of Mainstreet -- his idyllic childhood in what was then the "village" of Towson, some pre-teaching part-time jobs that were in their own way educational, and why, even in retirement, he continues to see the good in today's students, even as he laments changes in child rearing attitudes that arose among some parents and educators during the 1970s.
What comes through repeatedly during our conversation is Bruce Seward's abiding commitment to education, students, and kids in general -- provided they no longer need their diapers changed.
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Though she grew up in Parkville, Terry McGill, owner and president of Jordan Thomas Salon and Spa, has lived and worked for nearly 28 years in Bel Air. On episode #54 of Mainstreet, Terry talks about her early experiences in the beauty industry and how these experiences ultimately led to her decision to open her salon at two locations in Bel Air.
Nationally, Jordan Thomas has been named one of the Top 200 Salons in America. Locally, Harford's Best and Baltimore Magazine has bestowed similar honors. Terry is proud of these accomplishments but is just as eager to talk about her work with the Boys & Girls Club, Addiction Connection Recovery, and Harford Family House.
Terry and her family have a strong work ethic. They know how to play hard, too. We find out how and where they like to play. We also discover the answer to the following question: Who is Jordan Thomas?
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We'd like to thank all the guests who have appeared on our podcast. This week, we briefly look back on what we recall about episodes 26-50. Thanks for listening!
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We are honored to have as our guest on this episode Carol Dankmeyer. If you are at all interested in the early days of television in Baltimore, this is the episode for you. After a year in radio, at WCBM, Carol worked two stints at WMAR-TV, first from 1950-1954 and again from 1964-1968. She shares with us many stories about the local and national celebrities she met during that time, including Bailey Goss, Gary Moore, Milton Berle, Sammy Davis Jr., Jim Nabors, Mickey Rooney, and Dorothy Lamour, who at the time lived with her family in Dulaney Valley. Carol also recalls her days as a dance instructor for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Originally from Long Island but descended on her father's side from French Huguenots who settled in Havre de Grace, Carol grew up in Towson and since 2004 has lived in Bel Air. She is a devout Christian and is an active member at the New Covenant Community Church of God.
Not all of her jobs were as exciting as the ones she had in TV, but Carol, who turns 92 in February, has lived quite the life and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with her.
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What is Laughter Yoga? Your humble Mainstreet hosts had no idea. Now we do. We also know more about people who embody the gig economy. Jeannine Luby is one of those people. Besides leading workshops in Laughter Yoga, Jeannine does stand-up comedy, primarily at wineries for female audiences. She hosts a podcast, "Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl." She loves France and wine almost as much as she loves her hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania. Fans of "The Office" will recall that Scranton is the home of Dunder Miffin. Fans of Jeannine will learn that regardless of medium, her goal is the same: to entertain, educate, inform, and inspire.
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Podcast: Uncorked with Funny Wine Girl
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We began 2022 talking about coffee and we continue the new year with a conversation about tea with Janet Myers and Erin Bradley from Tea by Two, since 2001 Harford County's favorite tea room.
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Mark Bradley, aka "Captain Coffee," wants you not only to drink his coffee but to experience it. He and his wife Kayla typify today's gig economy with their online coffee shop and travel business. With two kids, there is no down time in Mark's life, but when he's out in the world instead of online, you can find him at the Arena Club as a personal trainer, or surmounting obstacles doing Parkour. As you'll discover, Mark pursues his family life, business, and pleasures with passion. Where does the passion end and the caffeine begin? You be the judge.
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We end 2021 as we began -- with an encore presentation of of our first episode, an interview with Jim Miller. When we spoke to Jim back in early 2021 he was eager to return to performing in Beatles tribute bands as "Paul McCartney." In the past few months, he's done just that. In fact, you have a chance to see him live on January 1st at the Hollywood Casino in Perryville with "Bealtemania Returns!"
Happy New Year and we'll be back with a new episode on January 3, 2022.
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A brief episode this week about our favorite Christmas songs, at least at the time we recorded the episode, and a couple of songs each that do nothing for us. Do you have a favorite Christmas song? Christmas album? A Christmas song you would rather never hear again? This is our final new episode of the year, so Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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Rich Bennett is a one-man Harford County institution. This Joppatowne native embraces several roles -- husband, father, Marine, DJ, rocker, web designer, community volunteer, broadcaster, Special Olympics hugger, and host of several podcasts, including "Harford County Living" with Rich Bennett. Most important, Rich is a generous soul who prefers partnering to competing. When he heard that two guys in Bel Air had started a podcast called "Mainstreet," he could have gone negative. Instead, he welcomed us to the party. No wonder the go-to Santa in Harford County is Rich Bennett.
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Rabbi Kushi Schusterman leads a thriving Jewish community at the Harford Chabad, now located on Bond Street but its future home will be on East Broadway. Steve and I were both unaware that such a community existed in Bel Air and were curious to learn more about the community's history, mission, and beliefs.
Thankfully, Rabbi Schusterman was willing to come on Mainstreet and answer some of our questions. Jewish and non-Jewish listeners alike will benefit from Rabbi Schusterman's wisdom, which he shares through stories, anecdotes, and jokes. He also sometimes answers our questions with a question. After all, he's a rabbi -- a rabbi who calls himself a rebel by nature who doesn't like rules.
We hope you enjoy our conversation with Rabbi Kushi Schusterman.
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To help promote this episode, Edgewood resident BangTam Miller sent us two photos. Instead of a photo merely showing herself, the photos showed her with family. That reveals a great deal about who BangTam Miller is and what she values. In this episode, we chat with BangTam about the experience that brought her from war-torn Viet Nam to Edgewood, the strong values imparted to her and her siblings from her father, and her tireless commitment to education and making Edgewood a safe and thriving community. BangTam also lets us know the best places in the area to find authentic Vietnamese food!
To date, BangTam's experience is undoubtedly the most dramatic one we've featured on The Mainstreet Podcast.
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By day, Harford County native Jessica Hart is part of a team that's preparing to launch the James Webb Space Telescope into orbit on December 18th. In her other life, she plays goalie in a Harford County adult league for a "men's" team that just won its first championship. In this episode of the Mainstreet Podcast, Jessica also shares some advice for young people who want to pursue a career in the sciences.
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Nelson White is part of the 5 North Main project headed by Kevin Jablon, the president and founder of Spartan Surfaces in Bel Air. In July of this year, the 5 North Main team opened the CoffeeBar. Housed in the same building that was once the Argonne Theater, the CoffeBar is part of a complex that includes tenant space for businesses and a state-of-the art podcast studio.
A native New Englander and die-hard Boston sports fan, Nelson has been a proud resident of Harford County since 1987, is deeply involved in the community, and plans to remain here after he retires, if such a day ever comes. In our conversation, he talks about these things and how he stays relevant and viable and how he lives by the motto from the quote: "Leaders lead people. Managers manage tasks."
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In this brief episode, Steve gives his thoughts on Sister Jane, the novel by Havre de Grace author Irmgarde Brown (episode #34). After Steve's review, we ponder what we'd do if we possessed the gift of healing. Next, we share our thoughts about our recent dinner we had with Bob Pettebone, our elementary school teacher and the subject of episode #38. Finally, we make a request for local sponsorship. Thanks for listening and we'll be back with a full episode on November 8th, an interview with a member of the team that CoffeBar to Bel Air's Main Street.
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Forest Hill author Noah Kempton stops by Mainstreet to talk about his coming of age fantasy novel Origins: The Compound, published in August of this year and available on Amazon. Home-schooled until he was 14, Noah also talks about how that experience, a mission trip from his church to a Native American reservation in Arizona, and a summer in Dublin, Ireland all contributed in shaping his worldview and developing his love of imagery and storytelling. Along with his love of writing, Noah studied filmmaking at Towson University and now uses what he learned as a videographer of weddings and other special events.
If you are in need of a videographer to capture the memories of your special event, contact Noah here:
Email: noahkempton@gmail.com
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Listen to Lee and Steve talk to longtime Perry Hall resident, Steve Freeman, about growing up in Perry Hall, making music in the 70's and 80's, and getting to work with the Baltimore Orioles.
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You'll have to forgive Steve and me for at times sounding, to use Steve's word, giddy during our conversation with retired Baltimore County teacher and administrator Bob Pettebone. Except for a brief phone conversation to schedule our interview for this episode, I hadn't had any contact with Mr. Pettebone since the mid-1970s. Steve has seen him only a couple of times over the same time span. Talking to him after so many years, I had the strange sensation of regressing to my fourth-grade self. And I liked it! Hearing him describe how at Gunpowder Elementary he came to call me "Lerch" for the way I sat in my chair, especially, in his recollection, when next to a cute girl, led me to two conclusions. First, the man has a phenomenal memory. Second, in addition to trying to get to know my cute classmate better, I wonder if I was also trying to copy her homework.
So, again, forgive our occasional giddiness, but few students who were blessed to have Mr. Pettebone as a teacher walked away unchanged for the better. We hope you enjoy hearing about his illustrious career in education as much as Steve and I did.
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In roughly 15 minutes, Steve and Lee discuss their experience on Main Street in Cooperstown, Ellicott City, and Salisbury. Lee wonders if a brawl has ever broken out at an induction ceremony at the Baseball Hall of Fame between, say, Red Sox and Yankees' fans, or Phillies' fans who among only themselves still find reason to fight? Steve, then, poses the following question: Should Harford County have a county fair? Imagine a county fair held at an agreed-upon location where each town in Harford County can showcase their best features.
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Bonnie Habyan has achieved much since graduating from John Carroll High School. Stints as Miss Harford County and Miss Oriole led to early career pursuits in broadcasting and communications and eventually marriage to former O's pitcher John Habyan and the birth of their daughter.
Being the wife of a Major Leaguer meant frequent moves and changes in career paths. Eventually, Bonnie found a way to use her experience in communications to launch a successful new career in real estate.
In addition to stories from her career and family life, Bonnie relates to Steve and Lee her enduring fondness for Harford County and the education she received at John Carroll. She also shares her excitement about being a soon-to-be published author with a book compiling a lifetime of quotes from her mother that sometimes baffled Bonnie when she was growing up but ultimately revealed motherly wisdom and truth. Look for The World According to Bess in June wherever you buy books.
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We welcome back to Mainstreet Billy Boniface, Chief Advisor to Harford County Executive Barry Glassman. Assigned by County Executive Glassman to ensure the Ma Pa extension stays on course, Mr. Boniface is uniquely qualified to update us on current developments - the segment two connection that will extend the trail from MD 924 (North Main Street) to North Avenue, and the segment three extension that will link to the existing stretch of the trail in Forest Hill.
Once completed, the Ma Pa Trail will total eight miles and run from Edgeley Grove Park in Fallston to Friends Park in Forest Hill.
For our listeners living outside of Harford County, the Ma Pa Heritage Trail is a multi-purpose trail popular with walkers, runners, and bikers. It takes its name from and follows the path of the old Maryland-Pennsylvania (Ma Pa) Railroad, which at one time passed through Harford County but ceased passenger service in 1954.
Like any project, the Ma Pa Trail has not been without delays. Mr. Boniface enlightens us on reasons behind those delays and also answers a couple of questions from our listeners.
If you'd like to learn more about Billy Boniface and his family's long history in Harford County, please listen to episode #8, from March 8, 2021.
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After 28 years as a librarian in the Harford County Public Library system, Havre de Grace resident Irmgarde Brown decided to write a novel. On episode #34, this sometimes impulsive but talented Indianapolis native stops by Mainstreet to talk about how she wound up living in Havre de Grace after stops in Chicago, New York, and Atlanta, and how along the way she studied acting, got married, raised a family, and in June of this year became a published author with the release of her critically-acclaimed novel "Sister Jane." Ms. Brown also attempts to teach your humble hosts how to pronounce her name -- with mixed results.
To learn more about Irmgarde and "Sister Jane."
Website: IrmgardeBrown.com
Facebook: @IrmgardeBrown
Twitter: @irmbrown
Instagram: @irmbrown
Email: info@irmgardebrown.com
YouTube: Trailer for "Sister Jane" https://www.youtube.com/embed/C6bfyyrYLPk
Amazon Author's Page: https://www.amazon.com/Irmgarde-Brown/e/B097NR84FJ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2&qid=1631560772&sr=8-2
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Bel Air's Main Street is constantly evolving. What we have now is a mixture of professional services, shops, and restaurants or cafes. Our guest on episode #32, long-time Harford County resident Jerry Taylor, shared memories of working or going on dates on Main Street. Will future generations have fond memories of life on Main Street today? What do you like about Bel Air's Main Street in 2021? Are there any changes you'd like to see? More of something? Less of something? Please share your thoughts with us in the comments section.
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Record hops at the local high school, The Buddy Deane Show, and marrying the girl next door. These are just some of the memories Forest Hill photographer Jerry Taylor, Bel Air High School Class of 1962, shares on episode #32 of Mainstreet. Jerry also leads us on a yesteryear walk down Bel Air's Main Street, sharing mostly happy times but also shedding light on the unfair policies that existed during the civil rights era.
A retired licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, Jerry now devotes much of his life to his lifelong passion for photography. He shares some practical tips for any level photographer and tells the story behind a series of photographs he took of gypsy children in Romania.
We barely scratched the surface with Jerry in this episode and we'll try to have him back at some point for a follow-up conversation.
At the end of the interview, Jerry even serenades us, proving there is truth to the saying, "like father like daughter."
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Sean Creel and a business partner are bringing eco-friendly lawn care to Bel Air. On episode #31, Sean fills us in on why Luminary Lawns is the cleaner, quieter, safer way to care for your lawn. Sean also shares some helpful hints that you can use whether you use a lawn care service or take care of your lawn yourself.
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Al Redmer and David Marks are household names in Perry Hall and Baltimore County. As private residents and public figures, they've in one way or another spent their adult lives serving the community. On episode #30 of Mainstreet, we are pleased to have them as guests for a relaxed conversation about the past, present, and future of Perry Hall.
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On episode #29, Jessica Hare Whittington of Whittington Pet Sitting shares tips and stories from her experience caring for her own and other people's pets. Near the end of our chat, Jessica brings some harmony to Mainstreet.
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On this almost full-length "mini" episode, the most beloved small-town podcast hosts in America look back to their early days of podcasting -- January to June of this year -- and share what they learned and remember about each guest.
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In the first of two episodes about our hometown of Perry Hall, we speak with Marianna Weaver, widow of legendary O's manager Earl Weaver, and her daughter Kim Benson. From 1968 until 1982, Earl and his family lived in a modest home on Dundawan Road in Perry Hall during an era that saw the O's capture two world championships, four pennants, and six division titles. It was a magical time to follow the O's and to live in Perry Hall. Marianna and Kim share memories of the neighbors they knew, Earl's patience and humor, and the unique way a 10 year-old Kim used a friend's baseball card collection to make clear that a new sheriff was in town to replace Hank Bauer.
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After the pandemic hit, Harford County native Sydney Phipps's career as a singer for Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines hit a snag. Her stage experience and love of performing, however, found a new outlet in The Magic Continues, the local Character company she started with her mother. On episode #26, Lee and Steve talk with Sydney about her life as a cruise ship entertainer, the turn of events that allowed her to start The Magic Continues, and her plans to return to sea. And for the second time in Mainstreet history, we are treated to a brief but magical moment of song.
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Facebook: @TheMagicContinues
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Join Lee and Steve for a conversation with Havre De Haunts owner Lisa Lopez on episode #25 of Mainstreet. Lisa's family has a long history in Havre de Grace, dating back to before the War of 1812. For the past 16 years, she's been leading History and Hauntings tours of probably the most haunted town in Harford County. Hear Lisa also talk about her interest in the paranormal and her own experiences with the supernatural.
To learn more about the tours and Lisa's company Havre De Haunts Tours and Paranormal Research, please follow the link below.
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Nothing says summer is here more than baseball and this week's guest is a well-known name to all O's fans. Join the Mainstreet hosts and this week's guest, former O's great Gregg Olson, for a conversation about his lifelong athletic achievements, his stellar career with the O's, and the injury that led to his disappointing departure from the team and eventual return to form with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gregg also shares his thoughts about some recent rule changes and brings us up to date with his successful battle with prostate cancer and and his work with actress Kylie Bunbury for the TV series "Pitch."
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It's hard enough for people to move across towns, cities, and even states by themselves . Claudia joins Lee and Steve, for a discussion on her move from her hometown in Venezuela, to the United States, and how she ended up, as a boss in Aberdeen, Maryland.
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In our first podcast devoted to pie crust, Harford County native Sandy Kempton, aka "The Queen of Pie" stops by Mainstreet to share her passion for baking pies fresh from the oven at Kemper Cottage Bakery.
Also on this episode of Mainstreet, the first-ever pieola scandal, a live singing performance, and tips on how to avoid soggy bottoms.
To learn more about Kempton Cottage Bakery, follow this link;
https://www.facebook.com/KemptonCottageBakery
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Local entrepreneur Tanya Morris decided to turn her lifelong passion for home décor into a part-time business she runs with her sister Tiffany. Though she chooses her words carefully, Tanya admits that inspiration can come from anywhere. Of her style in home décor, Tanya simply says, "I like what I like when I like it." In similarly succinct fashion, Tanya also reveals on episode #21 of Mainstreet why she chose to start a business during the pandemic, what obstacles she had to overcome, and where she and her sister hope to take Monica Elle Home Goods and Home Design.
To learn more about Monica Elle, please follow this link.
https://www.monicaellehome.com/
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On our third mini-episode, Steve asks you to consider the following:
Imagine you have out-of-state family or friends coming for a first-time visit to Harford County. You want to show them around. Which three places or events would you take them to have a true Harford County experience?
Before that, Steve and I discuss the tremendous feedback we got from the question we posed in our second mini-episode: What should be done about Harford Mall? We share some of the many ideas we received from our listeners and look forward to seeing more for this question.
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Ian Raistrick, owner of KC's Comics in Fallston, stops by Mainstreet to share his experience on collecting, grading, and enjoying comic books. Ian also reveals if he's a frustrated comic book artist himself, the identity of his favorite superhero, and which superhero he'd like to be.
KC's Comics Website
https://foursquare.com/v/kcs-comics/4b25518cf964a520ea6f24e3
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We Rock the Spectrum is a kids gym in Forest Hill that welcomes kids of all abilities and backgrounds. Owners and long-time Harford County residents Nikki and Trey Wooten stop by Mainstreet to talk about what makes their gym unique and the perfect place for kids and parents to escape the summer heat and cicadas. Both are Mississippi natives with backgrounds in children's education and a love of family and community. In this episode, they also educate us on the Mississippi accent and some cultural differences between the Deep South and Maryland.
https://www.werockthespectrumforesthill.com/
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Jolene Forrester from JoRetro stops by Mainstreet to talk with Steve and Lee about her background and what led her to open a vintage shop right in downtown Havre de Grace. Jolene also educates us on what vintage products are trending, her fondness for Pyrex, and the mid-century modern aesthetic.
And for those wishing not only to shop but live the mid-century modern lifestyle, Jolene shares her latest passion -- her mid-century modern Airbnb, located above JoRetro.
To learn more, follow the ink below:
https://www.joretro.com/
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The current revival in vinyl recalls in some ways the glory days of record buying from the 60s through the early 80s. History, however, never exactly repeats itself. Jason Chaillou, manager at Bel Air's REB Records, stops by Mainstreet to talk about 2021 record buying habits -- who's buying, what they're buying, and why.
Have an old record that you're sure is worth enough to pay for your child's tuition? Jason also reveals some common misconceptions about what makes a record valuable.
To learn more about REB Records, check out their website:
https://rebrecordsmd.com/
Or contact them in person:
Street address:
37 N. Main Street, Suite 105 (Located in the shops right behind the Bel Air Armory)
Email
rebrecordsmd@gmail.com
Phone
443-567-7622
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Steve begins this brief episode talking about a book written by a former guest and local author Michele Chynoweth (episode #9).
We then launch into a discussion about what to do about Harford Mall. Like many malls, Harford Mall is far past its prime. As the economy gradually begins to recover from the effects of the pandemic, is it also time to reimagine the Harford Mall location?
What do you think should be done with Harford Mall? Please leave your comments under the episode #15 posting on our Facebook page.
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Fred Creutzer has a knack for explaining sometimes complex financial concepts in simple language that anyone can grasp. He stops by Mainstreet to share his years of expertise in investing and financial planning.. A Forest Hill resident who has his office right on North Main Street, Fred is also a regular contributor to WBAL-TV. No matter where you are in your career -- just starting out or starting to think about retirement, Fred has some strategies that you may not have considered. He also shares three common personal finance mistakes and ways to avoid them.
http://www.creutzerfinancial.com/
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Even as a first grader in a talent show at Victory Villa Elementary School, drummer Jamie Miller knew how to win over a crowd with his musicianship.
Now a drummer for Bad Religion, the Baltimore native and Los Angeles-based musician stops by Mainstreet to talk about playing music with his father, early local gigs, and the many bands he's played in, including, since 2015, Bad Religion. And if you've ever wondered what it's like to have Christmas dinner with the Osbournes, check out episode #13.
Here are some links to follow if you'd like to learn more about Jamie, Bad Religion, and his other music projects.
https://badreligion.com/
https://www.instagram.com/_jamiemiller/?hl=en
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John Carroll graduate and retired aerospace engineer, Chris Jones, Ph.D, was corporate vice president and president for Northrop Grumman's Technology Services. In 2016, he was named Black Engineer of the Year at the STEM Global Competitive Conference in Philadelphia.
Chris stops by Mainstreet to talk about how growing up in his diverse, blue-collar neighborhood of Havre de Grace helped groom him for later personal and career success. He reminisces about his high school days and gives us a glimpse into the hobbies of an aerospace engineer.
Even as he enjoys his retirement, Chris's work remains undone. He brings us up to date on his ongoing mission of mentoring students and encouraging young people from all backgrounds to pursue further study and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
If you are or know a young person interested in a career in the STEM fields, reach out to Chris at:
jamie.jones@yahoo.com
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With wedding season approaching, we've invited Dana Michele, make-up artist and owner of Magic Moment Artistry, to Mainstreet to talk about a topic that your humble hosts obviously know nothing about.
On this episode, we also learn why this Brooklyn native and her husband decided four years ago to move from New York to start a new life here in Bel Air. Dana reminisces about growing up in Brooklyn, marvels at the friendliness of people in Harford County, but also shares the difficulty she experienced here in finding a decent chicken cutlet.
Dana loves her work and considers it an art form, but also stresses the importance of establishing a relationship with her clients. Finally, Dana shares some make-up and skin care tips with our listeners and reveals that along with preparing brides for their wedding day, she also loves transforming clients, on suitable occasions, into zombies.
To learn more, email Dana at:
Dana@MagicMomentartistry.com
Or follow her on Instagram at "Magic Moment Artistry"
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Director of the Historical Society of Harford County, Maryanna Skowronski, stops by Mainstreet to talk about the enduring qualities that make Harford County unique and the HSHC's past, present, and future events. Maryanna also shares her own childhood memories of life on Bel Air's Main Street, and her enthusiasm for Turkey, Bollywood, and the game of cricket!
To learn more about the Historical Society of Harford County, check out their website:
https://www.harfordhistory.org/
Or call them at:
410-838-7691
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Local author Michele Chynoweth takes stories from the Old Testament and updates them into fast-paced novels for modern readers. She stops by Mainstreet to discuss faith, writing, and the personal and professional challenges she's faced in her life and career, and where in the midst of it all she found God and her true calling.
To learn more about Michele's books, book coaching services, and upcoming master class on Zoom, please check out the following links:
https://michelechynoweth.com/?fbclid=IwAR2H63bJ9UjAEC92XDrEZtznNRN3iLYOguwaJqIQbrL_abGGa1ZtIcfGoVs
https://www.facebook.com/ModernDayBibleStories
https://www.amazon.com/Michele-Chynoweth/e/B005NWR5UI?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1615758980&sr=8-1
https://twitter.com/AuthorMichele
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Billy Boniface, scion of one of Harford County's more prominent families, visits Mainstreet this week to talk family history, Deputed Testamony, and Bonita Farm. Billy also shares how he and his wife dealt with the sudden loss of their son in 2012 and ultimately transformed their heartache into something that honors their son's memory and contributes to the enjoyment and health of our entire community. We conclude our latest episode with a discussion about Billy's political past, present, and future as he campaigns to be Harford County's next County Executive.
To learn more about Billy:
https://billyboniface.com/
To donate to the Ben Boniface Deer Creek Valley Fund
https://cfharfordcounty.org/our-impact/our-funds/
To learn more about Bonita Farm
http://www.bonitafarm.com/
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From a galaxy not so far away comes AstroDad, who stops by Mainstreet to share his sonic fabrics of intergalactic magic, and snippets of interstellar stardust that he stitches together to create a quasar quilt of sound, color, and extraterrestrial textures. And in The Mainstreet Podcast's first true scoop, AstroDad reveals for the first time how he came up wit the name joe Glorioso.
Check out AstroDad here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC-CuWS43lGJi8CLEIP-2_g
Check out Joe's graphic design work here:
https://www.jglorioso.com/
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We're doing something a little different on Mainstreet this week. Instead of our usual interview, we're asking listeners to join the conversation by answering this question with as many or as few examples as you wish.
The question: What is something you have yet to achieve but still plan to accomplish? Please give your answers in the comment section of this post.
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Seldom photographed himself as a child, Jim Nelson developed a keen interest in, naturally, documenting other people's lives on video. Jim's wife Kelly shares this passion and together they own and operate Nelco Video Enterprises, a local company committed to helping others tell their stories and preserve their legacies. On episode #5, Jim and Kelly stop by Mainstreet to share their own story and tell us why Nelco continues to thrive even as technology and social media habits continue to evolve. We also learn that every family has an Uncle Bud and that you should be careful if Jim compliments you on your nails.
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Shea Welsh is an accomplished musician, producer, composer, and educator living in Los Angeles, yet continues to consider himself at heart a "Bel Air boy." On episode #4, Shea stops by Mainstreet to talk about his many projects, the famous musicians he's played with, the children of famous Hollywood stars he's taught, and his environmental and philanthropic work as Director of Education for Junglewood Panama.
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A family farm, July 4th parades, apple festivals, a general store where everybody knows your name, and, of course, an abiding love of horses. What could be more evocative of the small town USA dream that's still alive in Harford County? Amy Hopkins Daney, General Manager of Elberton Hill Farm in Darlington, has family ties to Harford County that date back to the 1600s. She drops by Mainstreet to talk to Lee and Steve about all of these things and more, including why you should never change the name of a race horse.
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Join Lee and Steve in conversation with John Carroll graduate Larry Clarke and hear stories from an acting career that has taken him from Baltimore's Center Stage to the theater in New York and ultimately to Hollywood.
Besides sharing memories of growing up in Bel Air, Larry takes us behind the scenes of his time working on "Law and Order" and remembers early career encounters with Vin Diesel and Robin Williams. Also on this episode, hear Larry talk about his experiences acting alongside the late great character actor Brian Dennehy and Oscar winners Meryl Streep and J.K. Simmons.
Finally, we learn how Larry's own life and what he calls "the business of dying" inspired him to write, direct, and star in his own film, "3 Days with Dad."
Along the way, Larry Clarke has learned a few things and we're pleased he's sharing them with us on this episode of The Mainstreet Podcast.
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In our premiere episode, we learn how Essex native and Aberdeen resident Jim Miller taught himself to play left-handed bass to become "Paul McCartney" in Beatles' tribute bands. Jim also shares his encyclopedic knowledge of the band as we discuss all things Beatles.
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