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Delightful DestinationsVisiting Baltimore County, MDThis podcast has taken me all over the country. We’ve even had discussions about trips you can take through Europe and other places. But sometimes the coolest spots to hang are right under your nose. Truthfully, one of the reasons I wanted to start doing Delightful Destinations was to learn more about some of the areas right near me that I didn’t know much about. In my time living in the Baltimore area, I’ve spent most of it living in Baltimore County. For those of you listening that don’t know the area, Baltimore County essentially wr...2025-07-2922 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Lutsen Mountains and Snowriver Mountain ResortIf you’ve been a listener of this program than you may have heard me mention before that I grew up in New England. I spent the first 18ish years of my life in New Hampshire. When I got to high school, snowboarding became a huge part of my life and personality. It was what my friends and I loved to do all winter long. I was happiest when I was on a mountain.My favorite thing to do was get to the top of the highest peak at any ski resort and just look around at the world...2025-07-1530 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Wilmington, DEAbout 10 years ago I decided that I wanted to run a half marathon in every state. I had run a race in Nashville and then done another in San Diego. During my run in Southern California I had this epiphany that running a half marathon was a great way to see a city and the areas around it. Over the next few years I visited a variety of states from Idaho, Pennsylvania and Wyoming. They all had a different beauty and charm. But one of them really stood out, and that was my weekend in Wilmington Delaware.Yeah, I was...2025-07-0222 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting The Omni Homestead Resort and SpaOne of the things I’ve really loved about doing this podcast is discovering the hidden gems. Sometimes it’s a particular attraction in a city I’m already familiar with, like a museum or something. And sometimes it’s a beautiful, and historic resort, that’s tucked away in the mountains of Virginia.On this week’s episode we are heading to let’s say north central Virginia into the Allegheny Mountains to discuss the Omni Homestead Resort. The Homestead has been getting visitors long before it was ever a thing. The hot springs in that part of Virginia have b...2025-06-2524 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Richmond, VAI spent a great weekend in Richmond, Virginia. It was the summer of 2019. My wife and I went down for a wedding and ended up having a blast. And we had some random incidents that made the trip one that we will never forget. I tell the story in my conversation today. I’m laughing about it right now just thinking about it.Richmond is one of those cities that I think gets overlooked. It’s a couple hours south of Washington DC and right on interstate 95. For a lot of folks on the east coast, Richmond is a city they...2025-06-1721 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Hagerstown and Washington County, MDSports can unite a community. When a local team is doing well, people are excited. They’re happy and they want to invest in that team. But can a sports venue change a community? Hagerstown, Maryland may be the blueprint for other communities around the country.In this week’s episode we’re heading to Western Maryland to discuss Hagerstown and Washington County. One thing you’ll hear us talk about is the brand new, state of the art, minor league ballpark that opened about a year ago in Hagerstown. The community has hinged some rebuilding and revitalization...2025-06-1123 min
Between the Headlines: ColumbusIn Studio: Jeffrey Rupp, former Columbus mayorGot a question or a tip? Send us a textColumbus municipal elections brought a major shakeup with Stephen Jones winning the mayoral race and five of seven council seats changing hands amid disappointingly low voter turnout. Former mayor Jeffrey Rupp joins the podcast to provide historical perspective on Columbus politics, economic development, and the differences between Columbus and Starkville governance.• Low voter turnout of only 4,500 ballots in Columbus elections reflects growing political apathy• Stephen Jones secured victory with 56.4% of votes, including strong absentee ballot performance• Ward 4 saw surprise upset with Lavonne Harris defeat...2025-06-061h 00Delightful DestinationsVisiting Indiana County, PAThere’s a phrase that I’ve used during my previous interviews that sometimes sets my guests off. I guess I can understand. It could come across as being insulting, but I never mean it that way. That phrase is ‘Middle of Nowhere.’ Or sometimes I’ll say ‘Off The Beaten Path.’ Some guests take that as my way of saying it’s boring or slow.But today’s guest gets it and they even pride themselves on that label. We’re heading out to Western Pennsylvania to visit Indiana County. They hang their hat on being in the middle of nowhere. In...2025-05-2123 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Perryville, MDMost of the conversations I’ve had for this podcast have been with representatives from counties, states or major cities. But I think it’s time we swing through a small town near my home. I live in Baltimore Maryland. I always say Baltimore is a major city but it kind of feels like a small town since it’s sandwiched between Philadelphia and Washington DC. We are part of an area called the 95 Corridor since the highway Interstate 95 runs right through the center of the major cities on the east coast. There are a lot of great small towns...2025-05-1325 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting The GreenbrierSomething I’ve loved about doing this podcast is having the ability to learn more about places that I’ve heard a lot about but have never visited. Places like South County in Rhode Island, South Carolina, Dutchess County New York to name a few. But sometimes I get to speak with someone from a place I’ve literally never heard of. Today’s conversation takes us on a trip to the mountains of south eastern West Virginia. We’re going to The Greenbrier. AFter doing some research, and having this chat, I find it so hard to believe that I’v...2025-05-0625 min
Muein Mystery School AdventuresEPISODE 7: The Road to ReckoningSend us a textSamantha and Wimarc do their best to defeat Renier and his team as they make another attack on the Alpine compound, resulting in Samantha’s capture. Meanwhile, Aaron leaves the Dominican monastery, only to have Friar James insist he join him on the quest. At first, Aaron resists, then relents when James accepts Aaron’s unique qualities, which the friar admits might broaden his own faith. This is quickly put to the test as they stop to rest at a parish church … and James is suddenly forced to face Pierre and his team – fresh off t...2025-05-0656 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Portland MaineOne of my favorite memories of my life happened in Portland Maine. I won’t go into too many details because it’s not relevant, but it involved a concert at the historic State Theater in Portland. I have always had a fondness for Portland. It goes all the way back to my younger years going camping with my Grandfather. We’d swing through Portland from time to time. It’s such a cool city that probably doesn’t get enough love because, well, it’s in Maine. People think Maine is so far north it’s practically in the North Pole. ...2025-04-3025 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting South County Rhode IslandIt’s been a few episodes since we’ve made our way into New England on this show, so let’s go back. I spent the first 18 years of my life living in New Hampshire, and I go back up there fairly often to visit my family. But do you want to hear a secret? This is kind of a source of shame for me. I’ve never been to Rhode Island. True story. I’ve been all around New England but have never made it down to Rhode Island. So, let’s head to the smallest state in the country.2025-04-2124 min
StPierreOnAir PodcastWashington Spirit Star Croix Bethune Checks InCroix Bethune joined the Washington Spirit in 2024 and hit the field like she was shot out of a rocket. She tied an NWSL record for assists in just 17 games. Sadly her rookie season was cut short due to injury. But to put into perspective how great of a season she had, Croix still won the rookie of the year and midfielder of the year awards despite missing the last two months of the season.Croix is still rehabbing the injury, but she does seem poised to get back on the field soon. I can't wait for that. She calle...2025-04-1008 minStPierreOnAir PodcastChris Young On New Song, New Label And MoreAt the end of 2024 Chris Young surprised a lot of people by leaving his longtime record label, RCA, for Black River Records. At the end of the day, what record lable an artist is on means nothing to the fans. But to make a change after nearly 20 years in the same building, it is something that us music nerds took notice of.Last week Chris dropped his first new song from this venture with Black River called, Til The Last One Dies. I was excited when I found out that I'd have the chance to speak with Chris. We g...2025-04-0907 min
Muein Mystery School AdventuresEPISODE 5: AmbushSend us a textAaron, Samantha, and Rachel are ambushed by Pierre and the Gascons while at the Western school in Spain. Meanwhile, Renier and his squad of French knights invade the temple in the Alps in their quest to steal the library … and remove any threat of Muein survivors. MUSIC ACCREDITATION TO: Aquartos - Precursor Jan Baars - Angst Marcello Del Monaco - Gothic Choir Strings Eleven Kingdoms - Song for the Fallen FableForte - Monuments of the Ancients Piotr Hummel - Postcard idokay...2025-04-0839 minStPierreOnAir PodcastWashington Spirit Star Hal Hershfelt Checks InFor my money, going to see the Washington Spirit at Audi Field in Washington DC is the best event around. It's such an incredible atmosphere, the Spirit staff really pull out all of the stops, it's super family friendly and the athletes pour their hearts out. My family and I have been to a few games so far and already have tickets for a few more this season. It's amazing. I'm hoping to help spread some of the Spirit love and excitement around the Baltimore area by having athletes from the team check in on my show from time...2025-04-0207 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting South CarolinaOne of my bosses loves Charleston South Carolina. No joke, the other day she came into my studio and said, “I haven’t been to Charleston in two weeks and I think I’m starting to get hives.” She loves it. And I hear that from a lot of people. In fact, another coworker is going down to Charleston soon to take part in a 10K. South Carolina seems to be one of those places that, at least in my area, people love to visit. But the state is bigger than just Charleston. South Carolina has so much to offer. It ha...2025-04-0124 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Pittsburgh PennsylvaniaI’ve mentioned before that I live in Baltimore. I’m not a Baltimore native, but I’ve lived here for about 18 years now. One thing I’ve learned in my nearly two decades in Charm City is that people here have no love for Pittsburgh. Really it all stems from the NFL rivalry between the Ravens and Steelers. But I haven’t quite been able to put my finger on why there seems to be so much tension between the two cities. I’ve visited Pittsburgh before and, from what I remember of my short time there, I thought it was a funky ci...2025-03-2525 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Rochester New YorkIt feels like we’ve been taking a little trip around New York recently. We’ve discussed a few different areas in the Empire State, and now we’re going back. I’ve said before that it feels like New York is really a few different states all combined into one. Each region seems to have it’s own personality.This week we are going to Rochester. I’ve been lucky enough to visit Rochester before. My brother went to RIT for school and I spent a weekend with him bouncing around bars and eating garbage plates. If you don’t know wha...2025-03-1818 minStPierreOnAir PodcastSt. Pierre Show Weekly Best Of - 03/14/25What a big week! The world is crazy but we tried to have some fun. Here's what you'll hear in this week's best of podcast.What would you do differently in your 20's?Names that get mispronouncedUpcoming events at the Maryland ZooThings you did as a teen that you never told your parentsTrousdale calls in2025-03-1440 min
Muein Mystery School AdventuresEPISODE 3: Pre-emptive StrikeSend us a textAaron, Samantha, and Wimarc infiltrate Pierre’s camp to disrupt their pursuit while enroute to rescue Rachel. In the meantime, the death of Pope Urban moves Pasquier to invoke the next steps of his plan for domination of the papacy. Meanwhile, the Master Guardians struggle with trying to find answers as to who is hunting them and why the deceased of the Western school are unable to communicate through the veil. MUSIC ACCREDITATION TO: Lars Bork Andersen - Lost Lars Bork Andersen - Dramatic Motion Maya Bels...2025-03-1132 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Bucks County PennsylvaniaThis was a fun one. I spent about 8 years of my life living just outside Philadelphia. There was a period of time where, on the off chance I’d have some time off on a weekend, my friends and I would take a little drive north into Bucks County. There are some beautiful, and funky, spots that were perfect for a little day away. My personal favorite spot was New Hope. Now, it’s been about 20 years since the last time I was there, but it’s such a funky place. Lots of art, cafes and a relaxed atmosphere. ...2025-03-0525 minStPierreOnAir PodcastSt. Pierre Show Weekly Best Of - 02/28/25What a fun week this was. I'm realizing that if I want you all to call into the show, I have to think of weird and strange topics for you to add your thoughts to. I tried to talk about the beautiful weather and no one called in. But I ask you about the strangest snack you used to eat and the phone lines light up. Same with the scar stories. So let's bring on the weirdness. I love it.Also we had Todd Perkins and Ryan Wagner from Guinness Open Gate Brewery in Baltimore in the studio. We had...2025-02-2852 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Dutchess County New YorkLet’s go back up to New York. I feel like the state of New York really is like 6 or 7 states combined. There are so many unique areas throughout the state. In this conversation I’m taking a trip up the Hudson River to beautiful Dutchess County.You might not be familiar with Dutchess County by name, but you know it’s role in the history of this country. Have you ever heard of a guy by the name of Franklin D Roosevelt? Or maybe the Vanderbilts? Well they all had homes and businesses in Dutchess County.This wa...2025-02-2526 minStPierreOnAir PodcastSt. Pierre Show Weekly Best Of - 02/14/25It was a slow week due to the Super Bowl hangover and the snow that came through the area, but we still had some fun. Thursday (2/13) we had a lot of fun talking about the weird places you have fallen asleep. You all had some incredible stories for me. Thank you so much for calling in and sharing them.On Friday, Valentine's Day, we had Justin from Farmacy Brewing in the studio as part of our FeBREWary fun. Farmacy is one of my favorite (possibly my favorite) brewery in the Baltimore area. When you're listening, you might...2025-02-1529 minStPierreOnAir PodcastSt. Pierre Show Weekly Best Of - 02/07/25We had a great week on the show. We had the annual debate about the day after the Super Bowl. Should it be a holiday or not? Seems the answers were split.My favorite moment of the week was when we discussed friends and who your oldest friend was. We got some great calls with heartwarming stories. I loved hearing all of these. I had too many to air during the show, so I put more in this podcast that you may not have heard on the air.Then on Friday we launched FeBREWary with Diamondback Brewin...2025-02-0842 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting Montgomery County MarylandI’ve had a few different conversations on this podcast with different areas in Maryland. It’s the state where I live and work, so it makes sense. I have my own personal biases about what places are the best to visit in this state, and what locations would make great vacation spots. For me, most of those places are near the beach or somewhere out in the lesser populated areas. Today’s conversation opened my eyes to an area that I used to live in and how many great opportunities it has.When I first moved to Maryland...2025-02-0623 minStPierreOnAir PodcastSt. Pierre Show Weekly Best Of - 1/31/25We had a great week and a lot of audience participation. Thank you so much for calling in and sharing your life with me. We talked about those weird things you remember from when you were a kid and you still can't get them out of your head. We had a good discussion about eating and drinking items at the grocery store BEFORE you pay for them. And we had our good friend Deep Eddy Dave in to talk about the new Deep Eddy Vodka Pineapple and the end of Dry January. Thanks for listening!2025-01-3113 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting MassachusettsIf you’ve been listening to this show, you probably know that I live in Baltimore. I’ve lived here for the last 17 years. But my first 18 years were spent in Southern New Hampshire, right on the border of Massachusetts. I would always tell people that Boston was my city, and I still might say that when the Red Sox are doing well. And while I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of Massachusetts and all it has to offer, there’s so much in that state that I’ve not had a chance to experience. People get an...2025-01-2825 minStPierreOnAir Podcast1/17/25 George Birge Calls InAll of us at WPOC are big fans of George Birge. He's just one of those guys that you root for. He dropped a new song today called "It Won't Be Long." This is one of those powerful songs that will definitely move something in you. I think it's going to be a huge hit. George called in to talk about the song. I shared a piece of our conversation during the show, but here's the full interview. Along with discussing the song, George and I talk about his Texas Longhorns, if there's more music on the way and what...2025-01-1709 minStPierreOnAir Podcast01/16/25 Jennifer Grondahl from The Baltimore OriolesSingle game tickets for the 2025 Orioles season are on sale today! I can't wait to get back down to Camden Yards. Jennifer Grondahl, the Senior Vice President of Communcations for the team, called in to talk about the tickets, the upcoming promotional items this season, and big opportunities for parents and kids that want to come out to a game.If you want to get your hands on some tickets, you can visit orioles.com/tickets2025-01-1609 minDelightful DestinationsVisiting The World With Vacations By RailLet’s kick off the new year with some inspiration to get out of your house and hit the railways. I love taking the train. I live in what’s known as the Northeast Corridor. Essentially it’s the area between Washington DC and Boston. The whole route is connected by rail and people often use them to get around. Prices can be cheaper and I find the train to be so much more convenient than flying. I almost always take an Amtrak or regional rail when I go to New York City because I’m not about fighting traffic to get into th...2025-01-1525 minStPierreOnAir Podcast01/14/25 What makes you feel old?We had a good time on the show today talking about the things, or people, that make you feel old. I shared a personal story that happened to me over the weekend, and you all ran with the topic. We had some great calls and texts. Thanks so much for listening and participating!2025-01-1505 minStPierreOnAir PodcastBrian From BMoreAroundTown Calls In To Talk Ravens TailgateWe love a good party and Brian from BMoreAroundTown throws the best in the area. He sets up the best Ravens tailgate before every home game, and the playoffs are no exception. He and his team are set to give us a great time Saturday as we get ready for the Ravens to take on (beat) the Steelers. Brian called in to talk a bit about what people can expect when they buy a ticket to the Purple Tailgate.Get your tickets at BMoreAroundTown.com2025-01-0903 min