May 2021 is the Fourth Annual Maryland Podcast Month!
Our goal is to bring podcasts of all stripes together to cross-collaborate and cross-promote in order to create more opportunities for podcasts to get new listeners. This effort is non-partisan and non-ideological and hopes to bring together all sorts of locally produced conduct, including podcasts about news, politics, sports, life, culture, food, wrestling, and whatever else is out there.
If it’s produced in Maryland or has primarily a Maryland Audience, we want them to be a part of this effort.
To participate in Maryland Podcast Month, email us with your podcast name, a synopsis, and the links to your material.
PARTICIPATING PODCASTS
The Duckpin Podcast
Focus: Interview
Hosted by: Brian Griffiths
Synopsis: A new podcast veteran Brian Griffiths, The Duckpin Podcast focuses on the things that matter in life (news, politics, sports, culture, etc.) and talking to the people who are making those things happen.
Website: theduckpin.com
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Stitcher, YouTube, Anchor, Google Podcast, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Radio Public, Breaker,
JB’s Drive-in
Focus: Entertainment
Hosted by: Jim Braswell, Paul Drgos
Synopsis: We review classic movies from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jbsdriveinpodcast/
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Soundcloud
Quality Time
Focus: Entertainment
Synopsis: Kim, Erik and his clinically ill brother Jeremy talk comedy, horror films, video games, midgets, and peel back years of emotional trauma.
Feeds: Podbean, Apple Podcast, Stitcher,
The Maryland Crabs
Focus: General. Conversational. Interviews
Hosted by: John Frenaye and Tim Hamilton
Synopsis: The Maryland Crabs is an Annapolis based podcast that focuses on things that matter to Marylanders. We see out guests to discuss topics that are current and important. The focus can be from politics to parking and from bullshit to baseball. It is a weekly podcast released on Thursdays at noon and lasts about an hour. We also periodically and randomly produce bonus content called Crabcakes that are shorter wide-ranging conversations.
Website: http://
Feeds: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRADIO | Stitcher
Eye on Annapolis Daily News Brief
Focus: Hyper-local news focused on top stories in Anne Arundel County
Hosted by: John Frenaye
Synopsis: Give us about 10 minutes a day and we will bring you top news stories of the day along with opinion/commentary, local sports, area events and hyper-local weather forecasted by DMV Weather
Website: http://www.eyeonannapolis.net/category/podcast/
Feeds: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | Amazon Echo/Alexa | iHeartRADIO | Sti
A History of Maryland Podcast
Focus: History
Hosted by: Jared Books
Synopsis: An in-depth and free-wheeling narrative history of the colony/province/state of Maryland.
Website: https://beezard.podbean.com/
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Podbean, Stitcher
Conduit Street Podcast
Focus: Politics
Hosted by: MACO Executive Director Michael Sanderson and Policy Analyst Kevin Kinnally
Synopsis: A podcast on Maryland policy and politics, covering state and county issues. We’ll cover the General Assembly, Governor, state agencies, and county leaders and how it affects Marylanders and the public services they depend on. Counties deliver education, public safety, land use, infrastructure and most front-line services to Maryland residents – this podcast from the Conduit Street Annapolis headquarters of MACo, the Maryland Association of Counties, touches on it all.
Website: www.mdcounties.org/Podcast
Feeds: Apple, Google Play, Stitcher
Laughfinder
Focus: Comedy
Synopsis: Four working Geek comics, One National Public Radio Host, An In Studio Audiomancer (sound engineer), and a guest. Record themselves playing an on going role playing game, mocking each other, and occasionally drinking too much. All for the sake of you, dear listener. NSFW
Link: www.LaughfinderPod.com
Feeds: Apple Podcasts
The Extra Point Show
Focus: Sports
Synopsis: Baltimore sports and abroad are brought to life with passion and humor when host Vasilios Nikolaou and producer Greg Watkins take listeners on a trip into their minds and break down the biggest to the smallest moves in the sporting world. With years of sports experience between the two of them, it’s always an interesting ride.
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Soundcloud
Society Fringe Players
Focus: Music
Dave and Brian, as the band Society Fringe Players, are psychedelic punk rock opera hillbillies who are using this podcast to roll out their 87 song narrative entitled THE BIG OPERA. They release a new song every Monday morning at 7 EST and then release a commentary track every Wednesday morning at 7 EST explaining how that song fits into THE BIG OPERA. They’re too “Bawmer” for their own good. Reach them on Twitter at @davelinantudsfp and @brilutz9. Yes these are Circle 9 guys.
Website: http://societyfringepodcast.libsyn.com/
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Bandcamp, Spotify
The Marc & Lowell Show
Focus: Entertainment, Comedy, Life
Hosted by: Marc Ronick and Lowell Melser
Synopsis: An entertainment/comedy podcast hosted by good friends who are children of the 80s & 90s, telling stories about life from then and now. Featuring WBAL-TV’s Lowell Melser and his life-long friend, Marc Ronick.
Website: marcandlowell.com
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Libsyn
Kirk and the CrabFocus: Entertainment
Hosted by: Kirk McEwen (98 Rock) and John Minadakis (Jimmy’s Famous Seafood)
Synopsis: Legendary Baltimore radio personality Kirk McEwen teams with Jimmy’s Famous Seafood’s enigmatic John Minadakis to bring you a unique podcast! The fellas cover everything from sports to music, and everything in between – with a consistent Charm City overtone.Website: relmnetwork.com/kirkmcewen
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, Stitcher, Google Play, Libsyn
Section 336
Focus: Sports
Hosted by: Josh Sroka, Matt Sroka, and Bert Rode
Synopsis: Section 336 is a personality driven Baltimore sports show. No matter what your relationship is to sports you can find a home with Section 336. For the diehard fan you are just like Matt, Bert and Josh. They grew up as huge sports fans, particularly of the Orioles and Ravens. They can speak about the little details of the game and you will love Section 336. However if all you want to know is enough to be able to keep up with coworkers about basic sports talk, Section 336 is also the show for you. Their personalities and style of the show keep you laughing and entertained while you are learning all that sports geek stuff.Website: birdlandsports.com/filmstudyravens/
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Google Play, Libsyn, YouTube
Filmstudy with Ken Mckusick
Focus: Sports
Hosted by: Ken McKusick and Josh Sroka
Synopsis: Ken McKusick from Russell Street Report and Josh Sroka from Section 336 discuss the Baltimore Ravens. Ken does an excellent job each week breaking down the Ravens game and explaining the complexities of the game in simple terms.Website: birdlandsports.com/Section336/
Feeds: Libsyn
Corridor Cast
Focus: Local Music
Hosted by: Kelsi
Synopsis: This is a biweekly music podcast following the always innovative Baltimore and Washington D.C. scenes.
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Google Play
aois21 Podcast Network
Focus: Ecclectic
Synopsis: aois21 podcast network, based out of Mount Vernon, VA, has several shows hosted and produced by Marylanders.
- Between the Beltways, a political podcast series analyzing the races in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s Counties. Hosted by Dr. Deepan Chatterjee and Dr. Shreyasi Deb, it features in-depth analysis and interviews with local candidates and experts. It is currently released monthly in the lead up to the Midterm elections. You can find it at audio.aois21.com, plus on twitter @BTBeltways, Facebook.com/BTBeltways, and btbeltways.wordpress.com.
- Additionally, we have a number of podcasts hosted by Evan Tucker of Baltimore. Evan is an incredibly prolific writer and his talent has been put to the test with three podcast series on our network:
- Tales from the Old New Land explores Jewish culture, partially set in the Baltimore suburbs. It is a mix of storytelling, music, and comedy, all written and performed by Tucker in various roles.
- It’s Not Even Past is a cultural history podcast that looks beyond the current headlines and into the history for the inspiration behind current trends. Recent topics have included the crisis of what is art, the Oscars, and the Godfather.
- History of the Symphony is a class Evan taught at the Grace Methodist Church in Baltimore. All ten sessions were recorded and are now being released monthly as an educational podcast series. For someone with a slight interest in classical music, this series gives them the background to really see the life in each note.
Website: http://www.aois21.com/audiohome
Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Google Play, TuneIn, Spotify, and Podomatic.
Soul Force Politics
Focus: Politics
Hosted by: Heather Mizeur
Synopsis: Hosted by Heather Mizeur, Maryland’s best-known voice for progressive activism, Soul Force Politics is a podcast that teaches heart-centered mindfulness to strengthen our democracy and soften our political divides. Our soul’s force for good in the world should guide our civic actions.
Website: www.soulforcepolitics.org
Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher
The Hunt Club
Focus: Pop Culture, Current Events, Politics, Film, Music, Sports
Hosted by: Austin, Jamel, Michael
Synopsis: Austin, Jamel and Michael discuss a wide variety of topics and give their thoughts and points of view. Always having fun but still able to give poignant messages.
Website: https://linktr.ee/huntclub410
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Soundcloud, YouTube, Spotify
Dr. Politics & The Political Architects Show
Focus: Politics
Hosted by: Dwight Patel
Synopsis: Dwight Patel talks politics with practitioners of the craft.
Website: http://politicalarchitects.com
Feeds: YouTube, Facebook Live
The Hub Show
Focus: Life
Synopsis: Podcasting All About Music & Comedy, News & Views, Pop Culture, Sports, Health & Fitness, the Paranormal, Everything & Nothing.
Website: http://www.thehubshow.com/
Feeds: Stitcher, Google Play, Tune In
The Orioles Minor League Podcast
Focus: Sports
Hosted by: Adam Pohl
Synopsis: The only podcast dedicated to rising prospects in the Orioles system.
Website: baltimorebaseball.com
Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Google Play
Unravel Podcast
Focus: Fashion
Hosted by: Jasmine Helm, Dana Goodin, and Joy Davis
Synopsis: Educating the public about the importance of fashion in history and daily life.
Website: https://www.unravelpodcast.com/
Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud
Harford County Living
Focus: General, Round Table Discussions
Hosted by: Rich Bennett and different Co-hosts
Synopsis: Local Businesses, People and Organizations from Harford County join Rich Bennett and discuss business, marketing, music and more.
Website: http://harfordcountyliving.com
Feeds: Apple Podcast TuneIn podfanatic Podchaser Player FM Stitcher Google Play
Dealing With My Grief
Focus: Self-Help
Hosted by: Darwyn Dave
Synopsis: Darwyn Dave lost his father when he was ten years old. Even though that was a long time ago, he realized that he’s not “over” his father’s death, but in fact is still dealing with it. Dealing With My Grief discusses how he has been coping with grief and bereavement since that time.
Website: http://www.dealingwithmygrief.com
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Google Play, Spotify
WTOP News
WTOP News, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, covers the D.C. region and offers many podcasts for their diverse audience (https://wtop.com/podcast-dc/)
Shows Include:
- Top News from WTOP
- Focus: news
- The top news of the day impacting people living in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Top News from WTOP is produced Monday – Friday and released by 6 a.m. each day. Get the latest news in the DMV from the neighborhood source you trust.
- https://podcastone.com/top-news-from-wtop
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- The Week on the Hill
- Focus: Politics
- The Week On The Hill takes a closer look at the biggest developments in Congress and Washington, and what they mean to you. Each week, WTOP Capitol Hill Correspondents Mitchell Miller and Dave McConnell provide listeners with a roadmap of what’s ahead on the political horizon.
- https://www.podcastone.com/the-week-on-the-hill
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- Target USA
- Focus: National Security
- Whether its terrorists, anarchists, cyber criminals or nation states, America has a target on its back. WTOP National Security Correspondent J.J. Green investigates the threats facing the U.S., the people behind them, the agencies fighting them and their impact on Americans.
- https://www.podcastone.com/target-usa-podcast-by-wtop
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- DMV Sports Roundtable
- Focus: Sports
- Do you get your heart broken by the Nationals, Wizards, Caps and Redskins every single year but you still come back for more? The DMV Sports Roundtable is the podcast for you – Washington’s sports teams from the fans’ perspective – and plenty of college coverage too.
- https://www.podcastone.com/dmv-sports-roundtable
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- Capital Culture
- Focus: Lifestyle and Entertainment
- Think D.C. is all politics and traffic? Think again. Each week on Capital Culture, WTOP’s Rachel Nania and Jason Fraley highlight the latest happenings in D.C.’s creative community — from film to theatre to food and more.
- https://www.podcastone.com/capital-culture
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- The Investigation Continues: Lyon sisters
- Focus: Crime
- A podcast that focuses on the 1975 disappearance of 12-year-old Sheila Lyon and her 10-year-old sister, Katherine from their home in Maryland — a case that has haunted the D.C. region for more than four decades.
- https://wtop.com/local/2017/03/the-investigation-continues-lyon-sisters/
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- 22 Hours: An American Nightmare
- Focus: Crime
- It was a case nightmares are made of. A D.C. power couple, their 10-year-old son and housekeeper held hostage for nearly 24 hours and murdered inside a burning D.C. mansion. WTOP examines the complicated trail of evidence that police say led to finding their killer and why they say he committed such a brutal crime.
- https://podcastone.com/22-hours-an-american-nightmare
- Feeds: Podcast One, Apple Podcasts
- Not for Lazy Moms
- Focus: Lifestyle and Entertainment
- A WTOP partner podcast from Real Housewives of Potomac’s Monique Samuels. What mom is lazy? Being a mother is one of the most challenging, yet fulfilling jobs you can ever experience. It requires wearing several hats and using several hands to multitask and get the job done. Not for Lazy Moms is a community for new-generation moms who want it all and do it all. We strive to be the best versions of ourselves – in our parenting, relationships, careers and self-care. This is a podcast for everyone! Follow us on social media and share topics and questions you would like to chat about in future episodes! Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @notforlazymoms.
- www.notforlazymoms.com
- Going Under: The Story of Tangier Island
- Focus: News
- Tangier Island, Virginia – Population 460 (and shrinking). It’s a quirky, isolated place located smack dab in the middle of the Chesapeake Bay. Residents drive golf carts and speak their own dialect, while visitors must travel by boat or plane to get there. But the island is vanishing. The reason why depends who you ask. But the fact is it could become uninhabitable in as little as 25 years, wiping an entire community and way of life off the planet. Should the island be saved… and at what cost? It’s a question that has received attention from the highest rungs of power – including The White House.
- https://www.podcastone.com/going-under-the-story-of-tangier-island
Montgomery Community MediaMontgomery Community Media produced two podcasts
- Montgomery Talks with Doug Tallman
- Focus: News
- Synopsis: An informal conversation about the issues, politics, and personalities of Montgomery County, Maryland, hosted by MCM senior reporter Doug Tallman, who has covered the State and the County for more than 30 years.
- https://anchor.fm/montgomerytalk/
- Moco’s Most Famous with Joe Yasharoff
- Focus: Celebrities
- Synopsis: MoCo’s Most Famous with Joe Yasharoff, MCM’s newest podcast, highlights some of Montgomery County’s best-known people from the world of sports, entertainment and media. Follow us and find out and how the County influenced their careers, and their lives.
- https://anchor.fm/mocos-most-famous
Elevate Maryland
Focus: Politics
Hosted by: Candace Dodson Reed and Tom Coale
Synopsis: A biweekly podcast with Maryland focus and Howard County roots, exploring the policies, people, and stories that affect the state of Maryland. Each episode we’ll talk to newsmakers and everyday people in order to elevate the conversation and find out what matters most.
Website: http://elevatemdpodcast.com
Feeds: Apple Podcast, Stitcher, Spotify, Libsyn
Redefine U
Focus: Education
Hosted by: Dan Baum
Synopsis: Redefine U is a podcast that explores what happens when we’re challenged to change our beliefs, our thoughts or even who we think we are.
Website: https://www.aacc.edu/newsroom/redefine-u/
Feeds:
ArundelBiz
Focus: Local Business
Hosted by: Allison Akers and Grayson
Synopsis:ArundelBiz Podcast will engage the Anne Arundel community and foster a sense of pride while highlighting business owners and the resources available to them.
Website: https://www.aaedc.org/newsroom/arundelbiz-podcast/page/2/
Feeds: Anchor, Stitcher, Apple Podcast, Spotify
WYPR Podcast Center
WYPR has 30+ podcasts of local content, hosted and produced by the locally-based staff of WYPR.
Website: https://network.audiostaq.com/podcastcentral. Shows include:
The Millennial Catholic Podcast: Conversations with a Priest
Focus: Religion
Hosted by: Andrew Miller
Synopsis: A podcast about a Millennial trying to find out what his faith is really all about. It’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s the spiciest meatball.
Feeds: Apple Podcasts | Google | Buzzsprout | Spotify
Fort Meade Declassified
Focus: Military
Hosted by: Joe Nieves and Sherry Kuiper (Fort Meade Public Affairs Office)
Synopsis: A bi-weekly podcast about life in the military and the Fort Meade Community. We will cover a wide range of topics from information about services available to service members and their families to what it means to serve our nation.
Website: home.army.mil/meade
Feeds: Apple Podcasts
