The Annapolis Podcast

Today Jack Turner talks all things birds. This is the episode for any aspiring birder in Annapolis or beyond! Jack has an instagram page that has gone viral with interesting birding tidbits, gorgeous pictures and fun memes. Here is Jack Wildlife Turner's instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/jack_wildlife/  

Today we talk to Hiram Wainwright of the Annapolis Blues Soccer Club. Topics include the origins of the Blues, what the Blues are doing in the Annapolis community and how Annapolis Blues gear is the perfect Annapolis holiday gift for our friends and family. Buy your Annapolis Blues gifts HERE. Buy your whole family season tickets HERE   *Apologize that one microphone wasn't working for this interview, so the hosts sound is distant.  

We talked to Kevin Slattery insta @kfslattery on a wide rage of topics, including: Annapolis Comedy, Wrestling, Tattoos and Navy Football

Dr. Patsy Blackshear discusses her new book: "Celebrating African American Female Pioneers: An Anne Arundel County Maryland Ongoing Research Endeavor." These pioneers represent the "first" to accomplish significant achievements in their various areas of endeavor. More than thirty women from the period of 1800 through 2021 are identified in this first research work. Read the book here.

Today's episode we talk with Spencer Jones, the owner of the iconic Annapolis Restaurant Chick & Ruth's Delly. https://www.chickandruths.com/

Alderman Rob Savidge and Alderman Brooks Schandelmeier each bring to the table their viewpoints on the proposed Workforce Housing Bill for the CIty of Annapolis.    Annapolis Workforce Housing Bill: For the purpose of using workforce housing for a permitted use subject to standards in certain residential, commercial, office and mixed use districts, establishing the standards for workforce housing; and generally related to zoning.   Workforce Housing Bill  

Today's guest is Annapolis Real Estate Agent Chad Robertson with the PCS Hometeam that is a part of the Keller Williams Flagship of Maryland.  Here is information on Chad  

Native son and environmental attorney, Jesse Iliff, joined the Severn River Association as Executive Director on March 1, 2022. Jesse brings a wealth of experience as an environmental advocate and Riverkeeper to lead SRA, the nation's oldest river group, to ensure that we achieve our new strategic vision — to ensure that the Severn River is thriving by 2050.

Briayna Cuffie discusses the black history of Eastport.   Third Street School in Eastport 1922-1923

Local Author William Cooke discusses his new book "The Gun-Wielding Philanthropist and the Adventuress Socialite: The Charming and Eccentric Lives of Truxtun and Marie Beale, 1856-1956" Kindle version is Free through January 5th, 2022. Learn the mystery and intrigue behind why Truxtun Park in Annapolis is called Truxtun Park... and who it should be named after. Author's website      

Photographer Jay Fleming discusses his new book: "Island Life"  Jay Fleming's second book, Island Life, is a visual narrative of the environment, communities and commercial fisheries of Smith Island, Maryland and Tangier Island, Virginia—the last inhabited offshore islands in the Chesapeake Bay. Buy it here

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Mayor Buckley sits down for what I believe is our 3rd interview together since 2015 (Maybe 4th). I left the beginning portion in when he is talking about me being a new daddy to a baby boy... well, because I am a proud dad! Hope you all enjoy this interview or find it useful for a campaign attack website. (I'm kidding.) Enjoy! --Scott Mac   https://gavin4annapolis.com/

Today's guest on the podcast is the incomparable Tim Hamilton. Tim is the co-host of The Maryland Crabs Podcast. Look for new episodes of that podcast this summer.

Admiral Vince Leggett is today's guest on the podcast. We talk about mouthwatering Chesapeake Bay Recipes that you can find in his Book: The Chesapeake Bay Through Ebony Eyes He talks about the nonprofit he founded "Blacks of the Chesapeake" and we delve into the rich history of Carr's beach for the non-celebrities. 

Today's guest on the podcast is Alexandra White. Ms. White instagrams about Annapolis food.  Annapolitan_eats We discuss all things Annapolis food, including: Five Guys Annapolis Takeout Page Jeanne Poole Evelyn's Place Tsunami Preserve Osteria Jalapenos Sailor Oyster Bar Boatyard Bar and Grill O'Leary's Lewnes Ashling In Grano Royal Karma Bakers & Co. Julep's Iron Rooster Stan and Joes Ava's Carlsons Donuts Donut Shack Café Normandie Kockopelli Naptown Food Photographer Feed Anne Arundel Market House Sin Fronteras  

Today's guest is Ryan Sneddon, the editor of the new Naptown Scoop Email Newsletter, which comes out 3 times a week. Check it out here: www.naptownscoop.com

Today's guest on the podcast is Delegate Heather Bagnall. We talk about her past and her current legislative priorities in this extraordinary session. https://www.heatherbagnall.com/

In the 2nd installment of the series "COVID-19, Restaurants and a Safe Anne Arundel County" attorney Jeff Bowman discusses the ins-and-outs of the lawsuit that some Anne Arundel County restaurants filed against the County Executive.   Jeff Bowman's Profile

In the first installment of the series "COVID-19, Restaurants and a Safe Anne Arundel County" Brandon Stalker of Evelyn's Place talks about operating a restaurant safely in Anne Arundel County in the time of COVID-19. Evelyn's Place  

Chris Miller of Dangerously Delicious Pies talks about his new pie shop opening on West Street just in-time for Thanksgiving.   www.dangerouspiesannapolis.com

Today's guest is attorney Joe Donahue. Mr. Donahue was the lead Plaintiffs' attorney in the recent lawsuit against the City of Annapolis over housing discrimination. Annapolis paid $900,000.00 and is beholden to certain conditions as a result of the lawsuit. Scott and Joe discuss.     Lawsuit Complaint, Study and Exhibits  

Last night community activity Brooks Schandelmeier was appointed to the vacant Ward 5 Alderman seat. We quickly chat pre-coffee the morning after his appointment interview about who he is and his plans to represent Ward 5.  

Today's guest are Maestro Jose-Luis Novo and Edgar Herrera of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. When COVID-19 hit, the orchestra had to get creative! How could the ASO deliver top notch performances in a safe and accessible manner? This led to the development of Symphony+, a comprehensive virtual platform powered by Vimeo. The All-Access Household Pass for Symphony+ is $99. This includes all ASO Live! Masterworks live stream performances, the Holiday Classic concert, six pre-concert ASO Chats and unlimited ASO RePlay. A single ASO Live! Household ticket for real-time viewing of one concert is $49. Tickets are available beginning September 8, at AnnapolisSymphony.org/VirtualSeries or the box office at 410.263.0907.

Today Carroll Hynson, Jr., a prominent black man, and Scott MacMullan, a younger white man, discuss their generational and cultural differences and similarities. Sex, drugs and rock & roll are discussed. This is the first in a series between this seemingly odd couple's friendship.

This week's guest is Darren Smith. Read more about his experience  in his book about his incarceration "Behind the Walls" Well educated. Rewarding career. World traveler. An all-around well-rounded individual. These are a few of the notions that come to mind when friends, family, peers and acquaintances speak about Darren Smith.  On March 15th 2019, Darren Smith became inmate #1474625, as he was sentenced to 60 days in the Jennifer Road Detention Center in Annapolis, MD for a DUI conviction. Suddenly, Darren goes from living in a world without limitation, full of promise and adventure, to being in a state of absolute confinement. All the while, his career, and the resources he's worked to attain up to this point, are hanging in the balance.   30 For 30: The Writings Behind the Wall is the personal account of each day Darren spent being incarcerated. Revealing, compelling, and insightful, 30 For 30 explores it all, from Darren's daily rituals, interactions with other inmates, analysis of stories, books and current events, his time spent as a jail employee, and much more. Taken directly from the journal he kept while inside (and expanded upon once released), this intimate, extremely detailed and introspective account of Darren's time behind bars provides a front row seat to watch as he navigates, and ultimately perseveres, through the most difficult moment of his life.

Today's guest is Comptroller Peter Franchot. The Comptroller, who is running for Governor of Maryland, recognizes some Annapolis community heroes. We discuss MD's Tax Free Week, education, social justice issues, budget cuts, mail-in voting. facilitating homeownership for minorities, helping small business owners by streamlining permits/regulations and incentives for people to come work remotely in Maryland. The Comptroller mentions that he would like to see alcohol delivery continue after the pandemic! Please listen and share with your friends!  

Leigh Rand, the Annapolis Rotary Club Crab Feast Chair this year and owner of FastSigns Annapolis, is today's guest on The Annapolis Podcast.  The Rotary Club of Annapolis will hold “Rotary Crabs To Go!” a drive-through crab and corn fundraiser at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium on Friday, August 7, 2020. This year, “Rotary Crabs To Go!” will replace the Club's traditional crab feast held annually at the stadium on the first Friday in August. While the coronavirus crisis has made the traditional gathering of 2,000 guests impractical this year due to social distancing requirements, the funds generated by the event to benefit the community are more important than ever. For more information: www.annapolisrotary.org/crabfeast https://www.fastsigns.com/527-annapolis-md

Today's guest is Alex Pline. He is a member of "Team Pline" based here out of Annapolis. Team Pline is the team of Alex and Lisa Pline in Annapolis MD. We love it here and advocate to maintain Annapolis' livable “small city” feel. While we have day jobs, we are passionate about the about the city and the things that keep people here – good public schools, walkable/bikeable neighborhoods and of course the sailing scene.   Follow their blog: https://teampline.org/

Today's guest is Devon Brown who is the co-founder of Annapolis Coalition of Black Progressives.  Annapolis Coalition of Black Progressives (ACBP) was founded in January of 2020. It was created as an effort to give Black and Brown people a more inclusive seat at the table when it comes to initiating policy that affects their everyday lives in the city of Annapolis and throughout the state of Maryland. https://annapolisblackprogressives.org/  

Scott talks Reopening the Local Economy, our Health and Racism in Annapolis

This week's guest on The Annapolis Podcast is Carroll Hynson, Jr. Carroll is the owner of Carroll Hynson & Son, the longest running African American business in Annapolis. He talks about growing up as an African American in Annapolis. Carroll tells stories of how one of his early jobs was drag racing for money. He talks about doing puppet shows at the old Annapolis "White" Library. How his father rose as a prominent businessman and developer in Annapolis is discussed. Mr. Carroll Hynson, Jr is a true inspiration.  

Author and Annapolitan Jessie Dunleavy talks about the memoir she wrote that tells the story of her son, Paul, a boy whose learning differences constrained his connections with others and whose poetry depicts an inner life otherwise unknown, and her staunch advocacy for him, from the fight to obtain an appropriate education through the fight for his life as he entered the harrowing world of addiction. Cover My Dreams in Ink will be released June 1, 2020. Link to Order Book  Drugs, Tragedy, Treatment and Downtown Annapolis Episode

Today's guest is therapist Meredith Braden. She discusses some tips for you and your family on staying mentally healthy during this pandemic.  Teletherapy is now being used for therapy clients. Meredith Braden Bio National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Warm Line and AA County Mental Health Resources Mental Health Children and Teen Resources    

Today I talked to journalist Josh Davidsburg about the media reporting on the coronavirus. We talk about popular culture movies, TV shows and video games. Josh Davidsburg is an award-winning broadcast journalist, documentary filmmaker

Today's guest is Monica Alvarado of Bread and Butter Kitchen in Eastport. She discusses the #feedannearundel initiative and how it is a win-win-win for Anne Arundel. This idea came from the organization Anne Arundel Communities Together (ACT). ACT is working in conjunction with a cohort of restaurants across the county and they have partnered with the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth, & Families to address food insecurity in our community. The idea is simple: pay restaurants across Anne Arundel County to prepare healthy, nutritious meals for those in our community in need. While this is by no means a profitable venture, the end results create a win-win-win: We are keeping people fed, keeping people employed, and keeping businesses afloat. Contribute and help out: Feed Anne Arundel Gofundme Follow their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FeedAnneArundel/  

My thoughts on Coronavirus for Annapolis and my family

Mary Etzel of the Flag House Inn discusses his traditional Bed & Breakfast viewpoint in the Great AirBnB debate and the right of other viewpoints to exist. 

Ward One Resident Association member Mark Mhley tells us how he doesn't want Annapolis to become the next Disneyland. This is part 2 of the Great Annapolis AirBnB debate. Part 3 of the Great Annapolis AirBnB debate is coming soon with Mark Etzel of the Flag House Inn: https://www.flaghouseinn.com/  

This week on the Annapolis Podcast class is in session with Little Airbnb activist and Naval Academy Professor Susan Marguiles.  Part 2 of the the Great Annapolis AirBnB Debate will be with Mark Mhley, a member of the Ward One Residents Association.   This podcast is brought to you by www.macmullanlaw.com

Community Activist and D30 Democratic Club President Brooks Schandelmeier discusses City, County, State and National Politics. Brooks makes an announcement in the first couples of minutes of the episode. 

Joyce Edelson of the Parole Rotary Club talks to Scott MacMullan about her new book "Memories and History of Parole Area." Email the Parole Rotary Club to purchase the book at parolerotary@gmail.com

Annapolis Area District 30 Senator Sarah Elfreth talks about the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session.  Take a listen and become informed!  

Today host Scott MacMullan interviews journalist, videographer and director, Josh Davidsburg about his new documentary, "The Queen of the Capital"  Check out the awesome trailer here: https://queenofthecapital.com/  

Take a listen to Scott MacMullan's interview with Ron Stafford of CRAB Radio. (The Annapolis Podcast airs taped episodes every morning from 8am - 9am on CRAB Radio, a production of Anne Arundel County Public Schools)

Former Mayor Ellen Moyer discusses the fascinating history of oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. We also discuss parallels between the plight of the oyster industry and the deforestation of Anne Arundel County.

Today's guest is historian Janice Hayes-Williams. Janice discusses how she found the displaced remains of Asbury Methodist Church founder Smith Price and how detectives have reconstructed a picture of what he would have looked like from analyzing his skull. Janice also discusses slavery in Annapolis.

The Doctors are on call! Dr. Linda Hicks-Boyd and Dr. Patsy Baker Blackshear of The Annapolis Chapter of Links, Incorporated, which is one of the oldest and largest volunteer organizations of women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the cultural and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.  More information on the Joyce P. McManus Music Grant available to local students can be found here: www.annapolislinks.org  

Today's guest is the Arundel Rivers Federation's South Riverkeeper Jesse Iliff.  To learn more about and to support the Arundel Rivers Federation, go to: https://www.arundelrivers.org/

This week's guest is local Kara Mcguirk Allison. Kara is the founding producer of NPR's "Hidden Brain" podcast and is producing a new podcast called "The Ghost in My Room Podcast," which is set to launch on September 1, 2019 of this year.  The podcast is a look at ghost stories, legends, and folklore and the people who try to prove they are real. Annapolis' own Middleton's Tavern is featured in one of the episodes.  For more information and to subscribe to The Ghost in My Room Podcast go to platformmediallc.com/the-ghost-in-my-room

This week's guest is Dave Gendell. Dave is a lifelong Annapolis sailor and U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain, who co-founded Spinsheet, a Chesapeake Bay Sailing Magazine and publishing company. Dave is a local maritime historian who has extensively researched and written about the Annapolis waterfront scene during World War II. We talk about this era's fascinating history as well as the more recent Annapolis "Wednesday Night Races" scene.  Follow Dave on Twitter: @dgendell "Float Plan" = Long Range Plan