Charmed City

On today's Charmed City I sit down with Owner and Brewer of Checkerspot Brewing Company Judy Neff. Judy is a beer lover to her core and in this episode, I find out all about that. We talk about Baltimore's craft beer community, the inception of Checkerspot and the process of creating a brewing company. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the sour I was drinking during it. We had a few technical difficulties with the audio so I apologize for that. Checkerspot is located at 1399 S. Sharp St. in between Fed Hill and Pigtown, right by M&t Back Stadium. For more info visit: https://www.checkerspotbrewing.com

On today's episode, I sit down with local rapper, activist and entrepreneur Greenspan. We talk about the Baltimore hip-hop scene, his career and what's on the horizon. It was really awesome for me to speak with someone whose music I've been listening to for about a year and a community member I truly admire.

This episode was so fun for me! I've been friends with Travis since I basically started doing comedy so getting to sit down and talk to him about his passion for photography was amazing. We often take the people behind the lens for granted, so in this episode I wanted to really highlight the process and time it takes to, well, take good pictures. Objectively, Travis is one of my favorite photographers and I'm so excited to have all my listeners hear about his work and then go see it. Check out Travis's Instagram and give him a follow: https://www.instagram.com/travismarshalll/

On today's episode I talk to one of my favorite Baltimore Comics about our favorite topic Baltimore Comedy!!! Ivan Martin and I discuss his comedic journey, Hart of the City, the Baltimore Comedy Festival and Motor House. Enjoy!

On today's episode I speak with my dear friend Ivana Greene about her role as Baltimore's Director for American Immersion Theatre, a national theatre company that puts on themed parties and specializes in murder mystery shows. Ivana's experience as a comic, actor and improvisor has made her role with the theatre a perfect fit. We talk about what makes Baltimore's shows different and unique as well as the intricacies of the organization. We finish the show by discussing her part time work as a standard patient at Johns Hopkins. Enjoy!

On today's Charmed City two Atholton High School Alumni sit down to talk about the Medical Cannabis industry in Baltimore and beyond. During my conversation with Adam Millstein​, I learn about his role in the processing of cannabis as well as his family's involvement in the industry here in Baltimore and all over Maryland. We discuss the opioid crisis, the rise of the industry and much much more! I hope you enjoy! As always shout out to Michael Caddigan​ for helping put this all together.

This episode was EPIC! I sat down with the highly interesting Ari Pluznik. This episode could have easily been split into three parts because that's just how much Ari does. We start the conversation here in Baltimore to discuss Ari's work with the Creative Alliance, a community performance space showcasing theater, art & films . Then we move to Mozambique where we speak about Ari's time spent in the Peace Corp. Finally we come back home and touch on Ari's music and Baltimore's Music Scene. For more info on the Creative Alliance visit their website: https://www.creativealliance.org/ And to stay up to date with Ari's music check out his bands on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TidalShifts/ & https://www.facebook.com/ariandthebuffalokings/ If you are an interesting person doing interesting things in and around Baltimore and would like to be interviewed on the podcast - please contact Sam at CharmCityPod@gmail.com

On Today's Charmed City I speak with Letta Moore, founder and owner of KSM Candle Co. Letta is an entrepreneur who loves Baltimore to her core. Her vegan-friendly products can be found online or in either of her brick and mortar locations. I got to learn a bit more about Letta's process and the candle making/selling industry. Letta's stores are an example of the amazing and creative mom and pop shops we have in Baltimore City. If you'd like to check out either of her stores, she's located at: 229 W. Read St. and 3600 Clipper Mill Rd. Suite 123 If you'd like to learn more, sign up for one of her candle making classes or purchase some of her amazing products visit her website: https://www.knitssoyandmetal.com and follow her on Instagram at @ksmcandleco

On today's super awesome edition of Charmed City, I sit down with a good pal and better person Robyn Stegman. Robyn is the Marketing Coordinator for Baltimore's Waterfront Partnership and is the voice behind the famed Mr.Trash Wheel. Mr.Trash Wheel is a cult figure both in Baltimore and the environmental community. Known for his googly eyes and trash eating ways, Mr.Trash Wheel helps clean and protect Baltimore's Inner Harbor from plastics and other harmful litter. Check out Mr. Trash Wheel on Saturday, September 21st for his 2nd annual Fanfest! For more info check out Mr. Trash Wheels Website: https://www.mrtrashwheel.com/

Michael Furr is one of the funniest, nicest and most genuine people I know. On this episode you get a small taste of that! Michael put out his stand up special, Straight Acting in 2018 which is available on Amazon Prime and Spotify. Michael is currently producing, directing and acting in his 3rd improvised play Brain Sucking Aliens from Beyond the Moon at the Fells Point Corner Theater and hosts and produces Friday Night Stand Up every single Friday in the Lou Castello Room upstairs of Zissimos Bar in Hampden. If you are an interesting person doing interesting things in or around Baltimore and would like to be interviewed on the podcast - please contact Sam at CharmCityPod@gmail.com

On the first episode of Charmed City, I sit down with Evan Lutz, CEO of Hungry Harvest. Evan and I discuss his company, food waste and why Baltimore will always be home.  If you are interested in learning more about Hungry Harvest visit:  https://www.hungryharvest.net/ and use promo code Baltimore10 for 10 percent off on your first order  If you are an interesting person doing interesting things in and around Baltimore and would like to be interviewed on the podcast - please contact Sam at CharmCityPod@gmail.com