Hondo Handy’s Podcast

The 121st Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast has been brought to you by Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28. My guest today has been Bubba Almany, who is about to be an author. He is currently working on his memoir called the “Heart of a Protector: Navigating Life’s Battle Grounds with Faith and Fortitude.”

Welcome to the 120th episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast, sponsored by OCfamilydiscountfun.com. This episode talks about my book “Defying Expectations,” and my upcoming book signings and discussions.

The 119th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast brought you by Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City present Chris Parker, Recreation Manager for Takoma Park, Maryland. Chris grew up Japan, as well as Maryland, where he attended Stephen Decatur High School and played basketball and ran track. He participated in basketball leagues at the Ocean City Recreation & Parks Department. In college...

The 118th Hondo Handy’s Podcast talks about the possibility of my book, “Defying Expectations,” making an appearance at Super Bowl LVII, in Arizona, in the game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs. It also talks about Chris Parker, who grew up in the Berlin/Ocean City area, played sports at Stephen Decatur High School and participated programs at the Ocean City Recreation &...

Welcome to the 117th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. Today we are inviting everyone to the Germantown School Holiday Open House, located at 10223 Trappe Road, on Saturday, November 26 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. I will be signing my book, “Defying Expectations,” Family, Sports and Recreation. The book shares my journey and the challenges I faced throughout my life. So come join us and find out mo...

The 116 Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast features Black Friday Discounts on the purchase of my book, “Defying Expectations.” Black Friday Coupon for the Book is KDZC7J and for the EBook it is X3ABM3. Be sure to order your Christmas Present today and learn all about my challenging journey.

This is the 3rd episode on my new book, “Defying Expectations.” I talk about the opportunity to play basketball at Stephen Decatur High School.

This episode shared the journey of my decision to attend Stephen Decatur, an all white high school, or follow in the footsteps of my family members and attend Worcester High School, an all black high school before integration.

Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting, including residential and commercial Power-washing presents the 113 episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of basketball star Keve Aluma from Stephen Decatur High School, to the Wofford College Terriers, to the Virginia Tech Hokies, to the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA and to continuing his professional basketball career in Japa...

This episode talks about the reason for writing my brand new book, Defying Expectations. How family played a big role in my life, overcoming challenges and how hard work can often overcome talent.

Meet Eduardo Martinez. Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City, Maryland presents 110th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Eduardo Martinez, sometimes known as Eddie, a Stewardship Area Manager for Miami Dade County Parks, Recreation & Open Space, in Miami, Florida, where he has been for the past 33 years. He has two B.S. Degrees from Florida Internatio...

Meet Dani Dennis Sutton. Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City presents the 109th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Dani Dennis Sutton a 5-Star All American Football Defensive End. He is headed to Penn State to enter his freshman year to focus on his academics and play football. Dani, grew up in Delaware, finished his career playing at McDonough High...

Meet Rachel Kollasch. Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting presents the 108th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Rachel Kollasch, the Director of Day Services at Richcroft Inc. She begin this position Jan 2022. In this position she provides day supports that are recreational in nature to adults with disabilities. She received her B.S. and Masters from Frostb...

Meet Ian Postley. Ocean City Center for the Arts presents the 107 Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the story of Ian Postley, an Illustrator, a graduate of Stephen Decatur High School and Delaware College of Art and Design with an AFA in Illustration. He is the 2022 'Fellow for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion' in part with the Art League of Ocean City. He is the Sixth Annu...

Meet Brian Anderson. Residence Inn by Marriott presents 106th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Brian Anderson, Baltimore City Local Program Director. Brian graduated from Salisbury University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and International Relations. He also earned his Masters at Salisbury in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolutions. He at...

Meet Mitchell Northam. Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City presents 105th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This episode shares the journey of Mitchell Northam, a Digital Content Producer for WUNC in North Carolina. He attended Colonel Richardson High School, Wor-Wic Community College, and Salisbury University. In addition to his stint at the Delmarva Daily Times, his work has been...

Meet Bill Regan. Red Sun Custom Apparel presents the 104th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This episode shares the story of Bill Regan, President at Red Sun Custom Apparel Inc., located in Selbyville, Delaware. The company distributes printed apparel and promotional products to business throughout the country. Bill has been very active in the Ocean City Community. He has also served as presi...

Meet Chris Clarke. Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting in Selbyville, Delaware presents the 103rd Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Chris Clarke, Director of Parks & Recreation in King George, VA. Before that he was a Recreation & Parks Supervisor for the Town of Ocean City, Maryland. Throughout his career he has been an official for baseball, basketball a...

Meet Shawn Harman. Fish Tales and Bahia Marina of Ocean City, MD presents the 102nd Episode of The Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Shawn Harman. Shawn is a partner of Bahia Management LLC. He manages Bahia Marina and Fish Tales, while his brother oversees the Fish Tales Boardwalk Inn, formally the Ocean Mecca. The McDonogh School graduate, played lacrosse and soccer for W...

Meet Grady Anderson, Director of Content and Chairman of Ole Son Sports. Residence Inn by Marriott in Ocean City presents Episode no. 101 of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This episode shares the journey of Grady Anderson. The former Stephen Decatur High School graduate, attended the University of Maryland. Grady’s Ole Son Sports mission is to promote athletes, coaches and teams on Delmarva, Mid-Atlan...

Meet Caitlyn Benedik, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach at Salisbury University. Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City presents the 100th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This episode shares the journey of Caitlyn Benedik aka Coach CB. In her first season with the Sea Gulls, she was able to contribute with many aspects of the program including player development workouts, scouting rep...

Meet Josh Merkel, Division III National Coach of the Year. Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting presents the 99 Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This podcast shares the journey of Josh Merkel, Head Men’s Basketball Coach at Randolph-Macon. He led Randolph-Macon to the 2022 NCAA Division III men's basketball national title. He was selected as the National Association of Basketball Coaches (N...

Eh Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting presents the 98th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the story of Jimmy Sweet of the Delmarva Shorebirds. He joined the Delmarva Shorebirds front office staff in October of 2003. Sweet has served in his current post of Assistant General Manager since 2007 when the 7th Inning Stretch took over. Before joining the Shorebirds, he spent five...

Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City presents the 97th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Doug “Buxy” Buxbaum. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) graduate with a degree in business, settled in Ocean City. The sports enthusiast, who worked in many sports establishments in Ocean City. Working as a cook, doorman, bar-back and finally bartender,...

Buxy’s Salty Dog and Dry Dock 28 of Ocean City presents the 96th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. This episode shares the journey of Kevin Gates, Head Lacrosse Coach at Virginia Episcopal School in Lynchburg, Virginia. He attended Nassau Community College in Garden City, New York, where is team was a Two-Time National Champion. He received his B.S. in Liberal Arts and Science from Salisbury U...