The Annapolis Podcast

Here is a quick clip on the upcoming interview with Carroll Hynson, Jr. who worked for WANN during the Carr's Beach music boom in Annapolis. Times have changed.

Host Scott MacMullan talks about the future of The Annapolis Podcast and the exciting new partnership for the podcast! We also discuss the Bates Legacy Center and summer league basketball.

This week Ray Hoffmann sits down and interviews Scott MacMullan on his County Council run.  www.electscottmac.com Friends of Scott MacMullan; Treasurer, Joseph Donahue

This week host Scott MacMullan talks to Mary Ostrowski. Mary is an educator for more than 15 years, working as an elementary and high school teacher, an administrator, and most recently as the Head of School for a private school serving grades PK3 - 12 in the Republic of Panama. She recently acquired Weems Creek Nursery School in Annapolis (the founding family had a 46-year run!). Her niche lately...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews V.P. "Mick" Loggins. V.P. is a retired Naval Academy professor and poetry author. He most recently penned the award-winning "The Green Cup." You can order a copy here. He has written poems about Annapolis, such as "On Cathedral Street" and "On Spa Creek." V.P. is on the City of Annapolis' search committee for a poet laureate. Please listen as V.P. recites...

This week host Scott MacMullan talks to Gwen Manseau. Gwen is the Great Grandaughter of Capt. Philip Van Horn Weems, who is the "Weems" of Weems & Plath, a fine navigational instrument company located in Annapolis. Gwen talks about her family history as it applies to Annapolis. Capt. Philip Van Horn Weems was renowned for his navigational prowess and he rubbed shoulders with Charles Lindbergh. Ple...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews South Riverkeeper Jesse Iliff regarding the recent proposed stadiums in Crownsville. According to Jesse, he is watching this project like a "Bayhawk".  Please listen, share and subscribe to the podcast. South River Federation    Scott MacMullan for County Council By Authority: Friends of Scott MacMullan; Treasurer, Joseph Donahue

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Doug Potash, the founder and leader of Equality Anne Arundel County. He talks about the origins of EQUAAC and what it is like to be a gay man in Annapolis. He also tells us how he started the largest Rolling Stones message board in the world. Get ready to rock with "StonesDoug" in this fun episode. Doug's day job is wealth management. Please listen, share and subscr...

This week host Scott MacMullan talks with Melissa Huston of Annapolis Tours and Crawls Melissa tells us some twisted Annapolis history and gives us some insight on your local bar "haunts." Please listen, share and subscribe to the podcast!    

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews William Rowel & Adetola Ajayi. As native Annapolitans they discuss the community they grew up in within Annapolis and the traditions and culture of their families. We discuss their fight for equity in Annapolis. Finally, we discuss what they believe the future of Annapolis holds. Please listen, share and subscribe to the podcast.  

This week's guests on The Annapolis Podcast are the self-proclaimed "3 Amigos," Dajuan Gay, Bumper Moyer and Nevin Young. All three candidates ran as underdogs and lost their elections. Dajuan Gay was seeking to represent the people of Ward 6 in Annapolis. Bumper Moyer was running to represent Ward 8 in Annapolis. Nevin Young was attempting to become Mayor of Annapolis. We discuss their elections...

This week host Scott MacMullan talks to Kevin Haigis. Kevin is the Co-owner and Founder of Capital SuP, a stand up paddle boarding rental company and "water gym" with classes in Eastport. Kevin talks about the early success of his 4 year-old company. We talk about what he is doing to conserve Spa creek. He also talks about how he thinks the marina called the South Annapolis Yacht Centre should be...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Brett Hovington, who co-owns Capital Custom Clothiers with his wife Angie. We talk about how he and his wife got into the tailoring business. How they landed the gig tailoring the #1 NBA Draft Pick's suit and what he thinks about the future of Maryland Ave businesses. Brett wants to strengthen "the Wedding Chain" on Maryland Ave. We talk about how internet retailers...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews L.A. born entrepreneur, restaurateur, brother of Hip-Hop Superstar LL Cool J - Ian Smith. Ian talks about growing up as the son of a "Coaster," a 1950s L.A. based rhythm and blues group and the brother of LL Cool J. He talks about his love for sailing in Annapolis. We discuss his real estate ventures and his restaurant that he is in the process of opening...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews sailing legend Gary Jobson. Gary gives his analysis on the recent 2017 America's Cup in which the Kiwis from New Zealand grabbed the Cup or the "Auld Mug" from America and what is potentially in the future for the America's Cup. If you love sailing, this is a must listen to episode. Please share and subscribe to the podcast.   Gary Jobson's website:  http:...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Judy Buddensick, the Principal at Frances Marketing Group, LLC. Things we discussed: 1. Her playing host family to many Midshipmen over the years. 2. Her tenure at WRNR radio station. 3. Her new marketing firm, Frances Marketing Group, LLC. Thing we don't discuss: Her many hours of volunteer work for "Midnight Madness" in Annapolis. Judy is an incredibly genuine wom...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Lisa Hillman this week on the podcast. Lisa was the Chief Development Officer at Anne Arundel Medical Center and is currently a board member to the Samaritan House and Pathways here in Anne Arundel County. She talks about her journey as a parent with a child addicted to opioids. We talk about her new book: "Secret No More: A True Story of Hope for Parents with an Ad...

This week host Scott MacMullan talks to Mike Lofton, the Anne Arundel County Water Access Committee Chair. Mike is a longtime Annapolis who grew up fishing and enjoying the Chesapeake Bay. Mike and Scott discuss how the Bay has changed over the years. Anne Arundel County has 533 miles of waterfront but negligible public water access on most of its rivers. Mike talks about the current water access...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews Kate Fritz. Kate is the Executive Director of the South River Federation. She talks about the South River's recent "Report Card." She also talks about her organization's signature event: South River on the Half Shell Live and Silent Auction fundraiser.  Join them on April 29th from 6pm -10 pm (and annually around the same time every year) for a fun-filled...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Sarah Knebel this week. Sarah is the outreach coordinator for the Scenic Rivers Land Trust, an organization that uses conservation easements to preserve land from being developed. She talks about how land and the Chesapeake Bay are uniquely intertwined. Sarah talks about how climate change influences are ecosystem. Scott and Sarah discuss Scenic Rivers Land Trust's...

Host Scott MacMullan interviews Ray Hoffmann of Ray Hoffmann Photography this week. Ray talks about being a local radio DJ in 80's and 90's in Annapolis. Ray talks about what Annapolis was like back then in the heyday of radio. The Ballet Theatre of Maryland is discussed since Ray is an active member of that organization's board. He also talks about his popular Chesapeake Bay Photography. Finally,...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews Liz Murphy, aka "Naptown Pint." She is fired up over the recent beer bill that passed on State Circle. We talk about the politics of the 3 recent beer bills. She answers the question of whether Maryland is truly open for business for craft breweries. And, finally, she lets Scott know whether the price of beer in Maryland is headed for an increase. Please l...

This week's guest on The Annapolis Podcast is Jason Liggett. Jason is the co-founder of the Iconaclash Cinema Review, a local, inclusive film festival that is scheduled to be held biannually. He was born in Annapolis and spent his childhood here before moving to California. Jason, after a successful corporate career, decided to make his living through creative pursuits. One of his recent projects...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews Lisa Ryan. Lisa is a Certified Nutrition Health Coach and CEO of Whole Health Designs, a clean eating lifestyle company. Lisa is also the award winning author of the best selling cookbook, Go Clean, Sexy You . Scott and Lisa talk about the health scene in Annapolis and yes, Scott goes clean for a special "before and after" 2 part interview. Please take a l...

This week host Scott MacMullan interviews Sandy Smolnicky. Sandy is a substance abuse prevention specialist at the Anne Arundel County Department of Health (her views are her own and separate from Anne Arundel County), President of Dockside Solutions and is a current applicant for The Anne Arundel County School Board. Scott first met Sandy when he was chairing an event for the Annapolis Human Rela...