He's Holy & I'm Knott

This stop in the Baltimore Market Series brings Rev and I to Broadway Market in the heart of Fells Point, one of the city's oldest public markets with a vibrant present and a bold future. In this episode, Rev and I sit down with key voices from the Baltimore Public Markets Corporation who are helping to shape what these markets mean today. Brooke Bachman, Leasing Manager, shares how vendors are se...

For the first time ever, Rev and I recorded live from the Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center at the historic P.S. 103 Building. This building was once home to one of America's greatest legal minds and is now a growing hub of civic engagement and community transformation. In this episode, we sit down with Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen, whose story bridges cities and communities. Born and r...

Rev. Al and I are thrilled to welcome an extraordinary guest to He's Holy, I'm Knott : Dr. Jay A. Perman, a nationally recognized leader in education, healthcare, and civic engagement. Currently the Chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM), he oversees 12 public universities and three regional centers and has spent his career building bridges across institutions, communities, and disc...

In this special live-recorded episode, Rev and I take you to the heart of West Baltimore at Avenue Market , a historic space pulsing with possibility. Once a staple of Pennsylvania Avenue's golden era, the market is now poised for a powerful comeback, and we were there to capture the voices leading that charge. Set against the backdrop of a changing city, this conversation explores how markets lik...

Rev. and I are back with the next stop in our Baltimore Market Series—and this time, it's the crown jewel of public markets: Lexington Market. After nearly 250 years, this legendary space is stepping boldly into the future, and we were there to soak in the stories, the flavors, and the feeling. Lexington isn't just a market—it's a monument to the city's soul. And now, thanks to a sweeping reimagin...

Rev. Al and I are thrilled to introduce Krish Vignarajah, the dynamic President and CEO of Global Refuge. Krish is a trailblazer whose life and work embody the power of resilience and vision. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in Baltimore, her journey from refugee to global advocate is nothing short of inspiring. At the helm of Global Refuge, Krish leads with a deep commitment to empowering displaced c...

We're back from hibernation! It's been a busy stretch, but we're ready to roll out a series of exciting releases. We're thrilled to announce our first stop in what we're calling the Baltimore Market Series . This project stems from something I worked on nearly ten years ago with Damian O'Doherty, called Market People . At the time, we were frustrated with the state of Baltimore's public markets an...

Happy New Year...we begin 2025 with a real winner from the west side, an import from West Virginia and a really good one!  Rev. Al and I are thrilled to spotlight Beau Higginbotham, the dynamic President and CEO of Ascension Saint Agnes, whose leadership and vision have transformed healthcare delivery in West Baltimore City and beyond. Beau's journey to Ascension Saint Agnes is marked by dedicatio...

Rev and I are so excited to welcome Mike Henderson, the President of ABC, the Associated Builders and Contractors, Baltimore. But before we dive in we take a moment to recognize Rev Al and the opening of the Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center. An amazing redevelopment of the PS103 School where Justice Marshall and many other notable Baltimorean's spent time learning.   Now an amazing Amenity Center...

Rev. Al and I are excited to end the Vegas Series with the man whose vision makes all of this possible, Mr. Howard Perlow.  We were lucky to catch him as Howard is always busy attending to the needs of every person that shows up for the Maryland Party at the ICSC.  He's created a monster.  In the 3rd week of May every year for at least the last 20 years you can find the entire Maryland real estate...

Rev. Al and I are set to finish the Vegas Series this week and today we have a Superstar sitting poolside with us, the great Aaron Tomarchio.  He's making a huge impact on our City and County by leading the redevelopment of the former Bethlehem Steel site, aka Sparrows Point, now Tradepoint Atlantic. I met Aaron when he was working in Harford County during the O'Malley days, he was always ready to...

Dr. Calvin Ball has been around and both the Rev and I have known him for a long time. He's been patient and focused on making Howard County the best it could be his entire career.  He served as a Member of the County Council, which he lead for at least two cycles and now as the County Executive, he's leaving his mark on a County that doesn't come to decisions easily. We were so happy to catch up...

Rev. and I are so excited to continue the Vegas series.  This one features a good friend in Johnny Olszewski Jr. Johnny O, as he is often referred to, is the current Baltimore County Executive, a position he has held since December 2018. Born and raised in Dundalk, Maryland, Olszewski is deeply connected to the Baltimore County community. He attended Sparrows Point High School before earning his b...

As we break through 50 Episodes we are surrounded by Angels as we bring forward Baltimore's Police Commissioner - Richard Worley, Nancy Hines - the Executive Director of the Signal 13 Foundation, Barb Clapp - the President of the Board of the Signal 13 Foundation and Jerry Heid -  our liaison to the Police Department.  Jerry Heid is the second longest serving officer in the history of the BCPD.  T...

Rev. and I are thrilled to be warming everyone up with a series of interviews we conducted in Las Vegas at the ICSC this past Spring....here comes the Vegas Series... A full cast of amazing Marylanders including Howard Perlow, Johnny O, Steuart Pittman, Calvin Ball, Aaron Tomachio and Nestor Aparicio.  We were thrilled to welcome them Poolside at our Moblile Podcast Center for chats about everythi...

Reverand Al and I can't wait to dive into the life of this Anne Arundel County Farmer turned County Executive.  I first met Steuart in my office, Laura Neuman, the former Anne Arundel County Executive, who has a good eye, wanted me to meet him.  I was immediately impressed and optimistic that a real person with real concerns for the community, starting with our precious land was interested in maki...

Rev. Al and I are so excited to welcome Johnathan Davis the CEO of Baltimore Crisis Response Inc.  This amazing non profit, which is lead by my friend Jennifer Curran.  Jenn is an amazing woman who married into two amazing Baltimore Families the Currans and the O'Malley's.  Under Jenn's leadership along with an incredible board this non profit not only serves the Baltimore but stretches west to Oa...

Dr. Kevin Slayton is a multifaceted individual making waves in public affairs, ministry, and literature. As a public affairs professional, he navigates the complexities of policy and communication with finesse. He has been and continues to be a key advisor for many of Baltimore City's elected officials, simultaneously, as an ordained minister, he offers guidance and compassion to those seeking spi...

Meet Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, the brilliant CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) - a true trailblazer in the realm of philanthropy and community empowerment!  Dr. Sauls embodies the essence of compassionate leadership, dedicating her career to driving positive change and fostering inclusive growth throughout Baltimore and beyond.  Her journey in Baltimore started her community organizing ef...

Rev Al and I are so pleased to bring this conversation forward....I thought we had lost the recording but recently ressurected it from an obcure folder and we could be more pleased... This wide ranging conversation was recorded not too long after the recent conflict in Israel began, the timelessness of Howards emotions and feelings about this conflict makes this just a relevant now as it was when...

Rev. Al and I are thrilled to shine the He's Holy I'm Knott spotlight on Joe DeMattos, the dynamic President & CEO of the Health Facilities Association of Maryland (HFAM)!  Joe's unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence and advocacy started in Hawaii where he played a crucial role advising the Governor on Healthcare policy in the early 90's. His work in Maryland has been nothing short of ext...

Rev. Al and I are back with a whole series of weekly podcasts to take us through the Summer, perfect for a ride to the beach or better yet sitting on the beach.  We begin by welcoming the one and only, James Williams. James Williams is a dedicated leader who is making a difference in the fight against cancer as the Director of the American Cancer Society CAN (Cancer Action Network). With his passi...

So excited to bring our audience another great interview with a man we both have tremendous respect for the great Pat Moran. As we roll towards the end of the 2024 legislative session one thing we know for sure is that there will be winners and losers. Once again Pat Moran is a Winner, but the real winners are the people he represents that work for our State. Patrick has been fighting for working...

I think it's safe to say that the Rev and I love Keiffer Mitchell.  Imagine being him, growing up in Baltimore, in the Mitchell family, one of the Baltimore's most prominant families, the expectations that they all always live up to. Public service is how they do it...for Keiffer it started with 12 years in the City Council, 1995 throught 2007 and then served in our legilature and went on to serve...

We are back and we have 4 shows lined up for the opening of Season 4. We have some amazing guests coming out over the next four weeks and we are very excited for Season 4.  Following todays post with Rebecca Hoffberger we have three more great Marylanders, Keiffer Mitchell, Pat Moran and James Williams of the Amerrican Cancer Society.  Stay tuned for these Tuesday  releases over the next few weeks...